Mystery: Good Witch

Chapter 962: Forced Action in Advance

As early as meeting Georgina in "City of Dreams" and learning that it was George III who sent Covington Augustus to the front line, "World" Klein reminded several members in Backlund at the Tarot Club to pay attention to changes in the situation on the front line. In particular, Miss Justice, who was a noble, was able to obtain key information that had not yet been made public in advance and was given special "care" by Angel and Klein.

Unexpectedly, only one month after arriving at the front line of the Amanda Mountains, this eldest prince, whose inheritance rights could not be threatened by anyone, died at the hands of the "vicious and vicious Feysac assassin".

He was probably shot eight times in the back and died... Thinking of Georgina's disgusted expression towards George III when she talked about Covington being sent to the battlefield, Angel could guess the real cause of the eldest prince's death.

Although it might be a certain Feysac warrior who did it, Loen should have given the green light all the way, after all, the Angel King was on the side of George III...

Angel's mind was full of thoughts, and he couldn't help but ask:
"How did the nobles and the royal family react?"

Audrey glanced at her, shook her head slightly and said:

"The news is only known to a few people, and the official obituary will not be issued until tomorrow. Most of the people who know the news are in disbelief. After all, the prince is not good at fighting and is usually heavily protected, so it is difficult for him to be attacked..."

As she spoke, she looked towards the "world" at the end of the long table and asked doubtfully:
"Mr. World, is this the reason why you asked us to pay attention to the northern front in advance?"

Upon hearing this, Klein chuckled in a low voice and then replied:

"Yes, the news I received proves that he had long been targeted by certain forces within the royal family. His death in battle this time was probably an internal conspiracy... I guess His Majesty the King will make other moves in the near future, right?"

His remarks, which were clearly directed at the king, made everyone look at each other in bewilderment. They immediately recalled what the other party had mentioned at a party in September, about George III's cooperation with the "Witch Sect" and the "Angels of Fantasy", and they all began to speculate in their hearts.

Miss Justice hummed and continued to share the news she knew:
"The royal family has decided to make a national speech this Saturday. While mourning for the eldest prince, they will also announce some new war measures to increase people's confidence and cohesion..."

"A national speech? How is he going to do that? Send a large number of people to every city?"

The "magician" Fors at the side asked curiously.

In her impression, even extraordinary abilities could not do this.

"It is said that all major cities and villages across the country will organize the people in the largest squares, using the latest invented technology, using telegraph networks and some kind of equipment, so that the king's speech can be transmitted to everyone's ears simultaneously."

Audrey tilted her head and answered, not knowing much about this technology she had never heard of.

The signal should be transmitted through the telegraph line and broadcasted through the loudspeaker. It seems that George III is going to take this opportunity to conduct a national sacrificial ceremony to promote himself to the "Black Emperor"... Angel thought secretly, and felt that this was not the best time. After all, Chunas Kilger and Georgina Augustus disappeared one after another, the situation of the war was not yet clear, Intis did not join the battlefield, and it had not reached the "trend of the times" required by Adam. The latter might not agree with George III's ascension to godhood at this time.

No, maybe he was just "fishing" to get opponents from the royal family, the military, and the public to come out. If we misjudge the situation, we may be facing George III, the King of Angels, and the strongest Angel King with all three Sequence 1 characteristics... She was unable to determine the true thoughts of this "Black Emperor" reserve, and secretly decided to discuss it with Klein later.

The others also fell silent, thinking about the impact this incident would have on the world situation. The death of a prince was nothing in a war, and King George III had several sons and daughters, so there was no need to worry about the issue of succession. However, Rune's high-profile mourning made them smell something ominous.

"In short, those of you in Backlund had better pay attention to the recent changes in the war situation. It would be best to hide in the countryside for a while to avoid being affected by certain battles."

Klein said in the hoarse and low voice of "The World" and glanced at the Magician, Judgment, Moon and others, with a meaningful look.

Of course, as a noble, Justice's family naturally arranged everything for her, and she didn't need any additional reminders. As for Leonard, the Star, who was parasitized by Pales, it was more appropriate for him to hide in Backlund rather than in the countryside where the three major church forces could not reach.

Including the least talkative Emlyn, several Backlund people nodded to show their understanding.

After this topic came to an end, Cattleya pushed up her glasses, glanced at Mr. Fool and the Queen beside him, and said:
"Last month, the flagship of 'King of the Five Seas' Nast, the 'Black Emperor', and an ironclad ship of Rune had a brief naval battle in the east of the Sonia Sea. Afterwards, the ironclad ship 'Enmat' returned to Pritz Harbor, while 'Black Emperor' and Nast went to the depths of the Misty Sea and disappeared without a trace." "I also heard about this incident. It seems that there were some major problems on the 'Enmat'. Many sailors were interrogated and it was not until the beginning of this month that it returned to the navy."

"The Hanged Man" Alger also shared the rumors he heard from within the church. He was recently recalled to Pasu Island, where the headquarters of the Church of Storms is located, and therefore received this "first-hand" information.

It seems that the royal family and the military have decided to conceal Georgina's disappearance, and they probably can't find the Duchess who has the help of the Goddess Church to "hide the truth", so they can only send the ironclad ships back to the battlefield and pretend that nothing happened. The "King of the Five Seas" should have gone deep into the Misty Sea and turned to the direction of Intis, really intending to bury his father, the former Earl of White Maple, Savini Solomon, in Ormier...

Unexpectedly, Nast, who aspires to become the "Black Emperor", looks cold and ruthless, but in his heart he is a child who has spent most of his life looking for his father, similar to the "Mysterious Queen" Bernadette...

Angel was thinking about it, but didn't take over the conversation to tell everyone about the "Ghost Empire". After all, Anne hadn't really solved the issue of the "City of Hope". Moreover, she was causing trouble for George III, and the action to stop the deification ceremony was imminent. The fewer people who knew about this, the better.

Klein obviously had similar thoughts. He just listened to their conversation quietly and ignored the frequent glances from The Hermit and The Hanged Man.

Strange, according to the secret information I got from my channel, the "Golden Queen" and her ghost ship should have also participated in that naval battle, and the "King of the Five Seas" lingered nearby for two days after the battle before leaving. Something must have happened during that time...

Could it be that the legendary "Ghost Empire" had appeared? Otherwise, it was impossible to explain why the ironclad warships commanded by demigods, the "Black Emperor" and the "Queen Anne's Revenge" were gathered there at the same time? This was a battle between three saints, two extraordinary warships and an epoch-making ironclad warship...

Cattleya thought secretly, her eyes constantly wandering between the two possible parties involved, the "Queen" and the "World", but she found that they did not respond.

Under her puzzled and regretful gaze, everyone was preoccupied with their own thoughts, so the Tarot meeting ended in a much more dull mood than before.

Angel had just returned to reality with the crimson light, but before he could stand up from the sofa, he felt a gray mist rising in front of him. The deep voice of Mr. Fool came:
"'World' requests to communicate with you alone. If you agree, I will arrange it immediately."

A private communication... It should be about the death of the eldest prince. If Georgina is right, this is the opportunity George III has been waiting for... Angel quickly responded by praying and agreed to this "temporary meeting".

A moment later, Angel and Klein, who had only been separated for a few minutes, met again in the palace above the gray fog.

"Because of King George III's upcoming national address on Saturday?"

Without even bothering to thank The Fool, Angel immediately asked.

"Yes, this is an obvious 'sacrificial ritual'. Through the content of the speech, George III can also control the emotions of the people and achieve a certain emotional resonance. By the way, it can enhance his presence as the 'emperor'. These people will become anchors to stabilize his status, so the more the better."

Klein nodded and spoke in a dull tone.

"It's not certain that the ascension ceremony will be held immediately. The disappearances of Hvin Rambis, Qonas Kilger, and Georgina must have made the royal family aware of the existence of forces secretly opposing them. If I were George III, I would first try to hold a national speech and pretend to start the ceremony. When these opponents jump out, I will solve everything with the power of the 'Angel King'...

"After all, as long as the ceremony has not officially begun, it can be carried out at any time. Once the Ascension Ceremony begins, the Angel King, who is the strongest fighter of the royal family and possesses three copies of Sequence 1 and the uniqueness of the 'Lawyer' path, will not be able to leave the mausoleum and will not be able to stop the offensive against other mausoleums.

"And now the war is in a stalemate, Intis is watching, and Feynaport seems to only want to retake the land of Lenburg and other countries. It is still a long way from the world war that Adam needs... Will George III really take the risk of being promoted?"

Angel frowned and told the other party the question he had thought of at the Tarot meeting.

Klein, who seemed to be deep in thought in his seat in The World, but was actually hiding in the high-backed chair of The Fool deep in the gray fog, also fell silent.

This is exactly what he is most worried about.

(End of this chapter)