Whispers of the Gods

Chapter 51 Mundy V (2)

"Perhaps many nobles would still like to thank you... But whether it is a dead Korva or a living Korva, they are all Vivarians." Zimovit said.

Of course Monty knew how crazy it was.First, he and Zhuo Ke ran into Prince Leo who had been missing for dozens of days in a tavern, then they had a quarrel over a song, and finally Zhuo Ke killed him with a sword through his heart.

He thought that the death of Prince Leo would defeat his father's plan, but Monty still underestimated his father's obsession with restoring the empire.That was his lifelong pursuit, and perhaps nothing could make him give up.

"He gave the queen two options, either marry the man who killed his brother, or lose the kingdom." Zimovit shook his head, "For a young girl, what a cruel request."

Seeing that Monty didn't pay attention to him, Zimovet continued to say to himself: "Vigrich Apollon is a capable emperor. He cut the army, minted coins to reduce taxes, built temples, refurbished fortresses, and overhauled the law code. ...and now he wants Vivalia's lily crown."

"You know a lot," said Monty, pursing his lips.

"My father made a lot of preparations for my elder brother Felician to inherit the Zarek family business. This time, he brought several boxes of Hastza gold coins here in order to propose a marriage with Her Majesty the Queen.

But he didn't have any requirements or arrangements for me, so I had a lot of time to learn about the things I was interested in... This may be the only benefit of being ignored by my father, and you must feel the same way. "

"What are you trying to say?" Monty asked impatiently.

"I've come to remind you, Monty Apollion," said Zimovett, "that this is a dangerous game, and this may be the last time you will know your enemies and allies."

Monty frowned. "I don't understand what you're talking about."

Zimovit looked at the crowd in the hall and said: "A high priest, a queen and her eight dukes, the most powerful players in the Kingdom of Vivaria are all gathered together."

He introduced to Mundy: "My father is talking to the Duke of Ernorburg, the 'hornless bull' Jarus Perk, a wise man, but perhaps too wise;
The handsome man beside them was Marius Jagron the Dazzling, Duke of Ravenfield, an idealist who spoke of virtue and glory.

The high priest, Bathorik Zarek, was my father's uncle, who had been chosen as Vivaria's religious head more than 20 years ago..."

"I'm not interested in knowing who each of them is," Mundy said.

"You don't think it's any of your business, do you?" Zimovett said what was on Monty's mind.

"Whether it's between the dukes or their relationship with the queen, their game has nothing to do with me, and I don't want to join." Monty shook his head and replied.

"Unfortunately, Monty Apollion, you are not the one to make the choice." Zimovett sighed, "Will you like it or not, you are already in the game.

Your father made choices for all of you, and you did nothing and lived with the consequences.

Isn't it fair that your brother's trouble becomes your trouble?It's like being the second son, only because of the order of birth, your older brother gets everything and you get nothing. "

"If you want to provoke our relationship, then I advise you to give up now." Monty said, staring at Zimovit.

He loves his family, and Chuck has a closer relationship with him.

The elder brother became the heir to the empire when he was born, and everything his father does now will become his legacy to Zhuo Ke.He will take over the entire empire and become a competent emperor, what will happen to himself at that time?
Maybe Zhuo Ke will put him in an official position, maybe he will become a scholar and write a few books, who knows.

"I'm just saying that you can spend more time thinking about it." Zimovit said, "If the 'stubborn' Igomer Apollyon hadn't stubbornly chosen his eldest son 'Incompetent' Regin to inherit the empire , but choose Ludger, the father of 'King of Man' and 'Amber Knight'...

The Hastza Empire would not experience so much turmoil, without the crazy predictions of the 'foreseeer' Karin, let alone the embarrassment of the 'loser' Licher. "

"Maybe laws and traditions exist to guard against people who think like you," Mundy retorted, "It sounds like you also know the history of the Hastza Empire very well, and you should know what the undisputed right of succession is mean.

That's why my ancestor was Leech Apolion the Steady, not his brother Kalarik. "

"You're good at debating. Please take this as some of my complaints," Zimovett's parted lips opened and closed. "I just think you need some reliable allies in these troubled times."

"Like you?" Monty asked.

"Although I don't want to brag about myself, I can indeed help you." Zimovit smiled.

"Why did you come to me?" Monty asked, scratching his chin.

"Because we are both second sons, Monty Apollion. We are abandoned children, but that's why we see better than anyone else," said Zimovett softly.

"Look at the dukes in this hall, they have been in this game for a long time, even before you and I were born, they have participated in this banquet of the powerful.

'Duke of Bone' Lek Mostek of the Bonehills and his brother Melch Mostek 'Black Hart', they will stop at nothing to gain power;
Julius Doctor the 'patient', Duke of Brumbell Castle, who has a blood feud against them, will do everything in his power to prevent their rise to power;
Duke Jesek Piasic of the Flatlands has just succeeded his late father 'Wooden Rooster' Bogumir Piasic, and is eager to try, but the lion may have subdued the rooster;
Even Kondrad Welker, the leader of Ironcrown City and Dawn City, brought his only son Mirosla to propose marriage. He usually doesn't care about the political affairs in the kingdom;
Duke 'Fat Fish' Francak Domanche of Weiqingcheng will not give up any chance of profit..."

Monty looked at the various nobles and priests, feeling a little scared in his heart.

Was he already a part of the game himself?
As Zimovit Zarek said, he was drawn into the vortex of the struggle for power in the kingdom by his father.Whether Queen Lozaria agrees to marry Zhuo Ke or not, the game has already begun.

(End of this chapter)