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Chapter 1008 - 516 The Empire Declares War on the Kingdom of Frank

Chapter 1008: Chapter 516 The Empire Declares War on the Kingdom of Frank

The Archbishop of Mainz said, "A great problem has emerged within the Kingdom of Frank. Today, within the Imperial Parliament, we shall decide the Empire’s stance towards the Kingdom of Frank."

Oyo III suddenly interrupted, "I will use the Emperor’s prerogative to change the original anonymous voting method to a roll-call vote."

Some murmurs of surprise arose in the chamber.

Oyo III’s goal was simply to use the Emperor’s authority to pressure some of the weaker lords into voting in line with the Emperor’s wishes.

The seven Electors exchanged glances. The Emperor had privileges, but so did the Electors among themselves. The Archbishop of Mainz was the convenor and maintainer of the meeting, the Elector of Münster was the recorder of the Emperor’s use of privileges and the utilization of imperial resources, and the Archbishop of Cologne was also the President of the Parliament, vested with the right to reject the Emperor’s prerogative. However, the Archbishop of Cologne only had the right to veto unconditionally once a year.

Such a privilege, even if only usable once, was like the last bullet in the gun barrel, enough to deter the Emperor.

At that moment, the six Electors looked towards the old and frail Archbishop of Cologne.

Because the Emperor had previously discussed this matter with them, it did not mean that the Electors would completely follow the Emperor’s orders. It was perfectly normal for them to recant and break their agreement at the moment of truth, which is why generations of Emperors had begrudgingly endured the system of Electors.

The Archbishop of Cologne gave a slight nod to Oyo III, who visibly relaxed.

This meant that the Emperor’s proposal had been accepted.

The Archbishop of Mainz said, "Since it is so, let us then use the roll-call vote. I want to reemphasize something here: any vote within this Empire Council is protected by a long history and the majesty of the Empire. No one can twist another’s mind or threaten with force to change the outcome of the vote."

"Look up at the Universal Law."

Ivita’s face changed. He looked up at the dome of the Imperial Assembly Building, where at the very center was an image of divine King’s Right, as if it were permanently embedded into the golden dome.

Universal Law: The sacred entity was not with the Emperor, but here.

In other words, this Empire Building was the physical seat of the organizational structure of the Holy Empire.

’No wonder the Emperor and the Electors, who possess the largest resources in this world, can only follow the rules within the Imperial Parliament.’ Ivita scanned the Electors and the Emperor. ’Ridiculous, the embodiment of the Law is not controlled by the Emperor but is placed here in an insignificant Lord Regenburg.’

After the roll-call vote was implemented by Emperor Aoyue III, the entire interior lighting of the Imperial Assembly Building changed completely. Initially, all the wall paintings were colorful, like strolling through a vineyard in daylight, but now all the paintings emitted an alarming blue light, and the entire chamber of the Imperial Parliament seemed to be enveloped by an ocean.

Ivita realized that within this light, there was an effect that nullified mind influence abilities and even enhanced wisdom for ordinary people.

The Stone Angels in the interior walls of the building moved on their own. These Stone Angels bore very powerful and fearsome holy weapons designed for combat, and they were apparently the guardians of the Empire Building. At this moment, they also acted as the voting aides.

A Stone Angel handed a blank ballot to Ivita and talked with him as if they were old friends. "I am aware of all the members inside the Imperial Parliament. It seems that Alsace has returned once again."

"Every member from Alsace is accorded special treatment by the Imperial Parliament, naturally so, for Alsace was once the secular head of the Electors, holding the position of Grand Marshal. Your father and grandfather grew up under our watch and protection, striding with grandeur. Within this Imperial Parliament, they strategized adeptly, and as the chief of the Electors, they made Emperors dance to their tune."

"As the Stone Angel dedicated to Alsace, I have never even entered the seat of the ordinary lords."

Hearing some undertones of complaint from the Stone Angel, Ivita said, "Sometimes, leaving is to return better."

The Stone Angel was puzzled, but as it turned its head to look back, it caught sight of Emperor Aoyue III’s throne.

The Stone Angel grew excited. "That would indeed be wonderful."

"The current Emperor is nothing but an old coot, what ability could he have? I’ve seen too much here, where he has been humiliated and cornered by the Electors. Though the Emperor has the mighty power to annihilate any one of the Electors, he is subjected to the whims and humiliation of the united Electors."

"He’s not cut out to be Emperor, but little Aoyue III has a good heart. That’s why I’ve been indulgent with him, letting him enjoy the thrill of being Emperor."

The surrounding lords dared not listen any further.

The words exchanged between Ivita and the Stone Angel were lethal if spoken by them.

At this point, the Archbishop of Mainz said, "Now, clearly write your opinions, whether it is to declare war on the Kingdom of Frank or not."

"Or perhaps to restrict certain areas of the Kingdom of Frank."

"Any lord with an opinion may also stand up and speak directly, but please do not interrupt others’ narratives."

Ivita immediately wrote on three ballots his endorsement of the Empire declaring war on the Kingdom of Frank. As an enemy of the Kingdom of Frank, he naturally had no need to assist his enemy.