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Chapter 603 - 603 143 Accelerating the Pace of War_1

603: Chapter 143, Accelerating the Pace of War_1 603: Chapter 143, Accelerating the Pace of War_1 “The King has been assassinated!”

Upon hearing this news, Hudson’s eyes almost fell out in astonishment.

If it hadn’t come from his father-in-law, he would have suspected it was a rumor.

As a monarch of a kingdom, the security around Caesar III was extraordinary, outsiders simply couldn’t get close to him.

“There’s no need to doubt it, the news has already spread throughout the Capital.

In a day or two, you’ll receive official documents.”

Viscount Orlan spoke with a grave expression.

Upon receiving this astonishing news, he was initially taken aback, but multiple verifications confirmed the news was true.

Realizing the severe consequences, he came to consult Hudson at once.

“I apologize for my outburst, Viscount Orlan.

The news was simply too shocking.

So many assassins infiltrated the banquet, and in the end, a maid was the one who succeeded.

It’s truly…”

Hudson was at a loss for words.

At a diplomatic banquet with only a few hundred guests, nearly a hundred assassins infiltrated.

This wasn’t assassination, it was a siege.

Aside from the King and the Crown Prince, no one else could have allowed so many assassins in.

If Caesar III had more than one son, Hudson would have suspected that it was the Crown Prince’s attempt to murder his father and seize the throne.

“According to the intelligence collected by the Clan, the negligence of the Crown Prince in rigorously checking the identities of the invited guests is a major reason why so many assassins could infiltrate the banquet.

But it feels a bit off, even if the Crown Prince was negligent, the Imperial Guards shouldn’t have made the same mistake.

Apart from a few assassins who infiltrated by posing as guests and the odd-job men, the rest mainly infiltrated by posing as personal attendants of the Ambassadors and Ministers from different countries.

These people are all intimates, and they couldn’t have all failed to notice.

To claim that they deliberately facilitated the assassins is unrealistic.

If something like this happens, they all get implicated.

If His Majesty is harmed, their entire families would face ruin.”

Viscount Orlan said, frowning.

It’s normal for there to be traitors among the nobles, but to claim they all are, was simply ridiculous.

Although Caesar III liked to stir up trouble a little bit, his prestige amongst the noble circle was not low as he was a wise monarch.

Perhaps the major nobles did not like this kind of monarch, but the minor nobles certainly did.

“The Crown Prince should have nothing to do with this assassination attempt.

I have dealt with him.

Although he is a bit idealistic and not broad-minded, he absolutely would not commit regicide.

In the Kingdom, there are many major nobles who would like to see His Majesty dead, but there are hardly any who dare to commit regicide.

This assassination attempt is very likely the work of external forces, who were merely abetted by the major nobles of the Kingdom.

Viscount, do you notice that this assassination seems a bit like child’s play?

A real assassination does not require so many killers.

Even if the objective was to dilute the forces of the guards, there was no need to send so many people.

Furthermore, the fact that a maid injured His Majesty, is too much like child’s play.

The key is the deadly weapon used, it was merely a dagger used for His Majesty’s daily meals.

There are so many tasteless, colorless and lethal poisons readily available, so why use an unknown one?

Moreover, as a personal maid, if she really wanted to murder His Majesty, I don’t believe she wouldn’t have had better opportunities.”

As Hudson spoke, he looked in the direction of the Capital, with countless doubts in his eyes.

In this assassination attempt, there were too many irregularities.

It was almost comparable to the infamous “Jingde drowned, Tianqi fell into the water” case of his previous life.

The only difference was, it seemed as though the person behind this did not wish for Caesar III to die.

“Hudson, do you think it’s possible that this could be His Majesty’s scheme, to…”

Before Viscount Orlan could finish his sentence, Hudson quickly interrupted, “Viscount, that’s impossible!

The King only has one son, the Crown Prince.

Even if he wanted to execute a scheme, he wouldn’t gamble with the Crown Prince’s reputation.

You’re aware that the Crown Prince’s reputation in the Kingdom isn’t great to begin with, if he were implicated in this assassination, it’d be hard for him to establish authority in the Kingdom if he were to succeed to the throne!

If he was putting on a show, the assassins would have been enough, there would be no need to go as far as getting stabbed.”

Suddenly, Hudson came to a realization.

Following the normal course of events, there wouldn’t have been so many assassins.

If multiple forces happened to strike at the same time, everything would be possible.

After sharing a glance, they understood that no matter what forces were involved, this chaotic situation would have a major impact on the Kingdom.

For the up and coming challengers, political unrest in the Kingdom was not to be feared, but stagnant water was.

…

Atop the Holy Mountain, Pope Shelter VII looked at the intelligence report in his hands, revealing a long-lost smile.

In recent years, he had been stabbed in the back numerous times by the various Kings.

Undoubtedly, Caesar III was one of the most active ones.

Had it not been for the weak strength of the Alpha Kingdom, the first to declare the Pope as being illegitimate may not have been Charles III.

“Ulysses, the Holy Hand did a good job this time, kicking out another stumbling block for my Clergy.

Send someone to notify the Orcs, it’s their turn.

Warn them, the following act must be performed convincingly.

Should there be any oversights, they should be prepared for extermination!”

Pope Shelter VII said, brimming with murderous intent.