Reincarnated as a boss tyrant in the game

Inside the Imperial Palace, Soren was also closely monitoring the development of the situation.

He stood on the palace's viewing platform, his brow furrowed, gazing at the white ocean below, secretly lamenting in his heart.

He hadn't expected Alicia to resort to such a ruthless move, inciting believers to pressure him.

This move seemed simple, but it struck at the heart of the matter. If not handled properly, it could trigger social unrest, and the royal family would face immense public pressure.

"Your Highness, what should we do?" Ito asked anxiously from the side.

Soren was silent for a moment, his eyes deep, and he slowly said, "Do not act rashly for now. Closely monitor their movements and see what tricks Alicia is trying to play."

Taking forceful measures rashly at this moment would only intensify the conflict and make the situation even more out of control.

Just then, the high-ranking clergy at the front of the procession seemed to have received some instructions and suddenly stopped chanting.

The crowd also quieted down. For a moment, only faint breathing and the rustling of robes could be heard on the square.

Then, a white-haired archbishop stepped forward, holding a huge golden book in his hands, said to be the sacred scripture passed down by the Temple of Light for thousands of years.

"Esteemed members of the royal family!" The archbishop's voice was loud and majestic, echoing in the square. "Today, we believers gather here not to offend the majesty of the royal family, but because the temple has been disgraced and the holy land humiliated. The Aissa, Medicom, and Wencas labyrinths are treasures bestowed upon us by God, and have been guarded by the temple for many years. Now, they have been interfered with for no reason, which is a blasphemy against God's will!

We implore His Royal Highness the Crown Prince to respect God's will, return control of the labyrinths, and allow the temple to continue to fulfill its sacred duty." After speaking, he slowly opened the sacred scripture and began to recite an ancient scripture. The meaning of the scripture was obscure and difficult to understand, but it seemed to have a mysterious power that moved everyone present.

The believers knelt down one after another, chanting the scriptures along with the archbishop. The square was once again filled with neat and deep chanting.

If those who didn't know the inside story saw this scene, they would definitely be moved by this pious sight. However, Soren knew very well that hidden behind this was Alicia's ambition and calculation.

Soren narrowed his eyes slightly, thinking about how to respond. He knew that he couldn't be led by the nose by Alicia and had to find a way to resolve this crisis without damaging the fragile relationship between the royal family and the temple.

"Pass down my order," Soren finally spoke, "Open the palace gates. I want to speak with them in person."

Ito was shocked: "Your Highness, this is too dangerous. What if they act impulsively—"

Soren waved his hand, interrupting him: "If we retreat at this moment, it will only make them think that the royal family is guilty and timid. Only by facing them head-on can we stabilize the situation."

The palace gates slowly opened, and Soren, wearing a gorgeous crown prince's attire and a dazzling crown, strode out, followed by several trusted ministers and a team of elite royal guards.

Soren's appearance caused a commotion among the believers in the square. Some shouted "Your Royal Highness," while others showed dissatisfaction and cursed in low voices.

Soren walked to the center of the square, raised his hands, and signaled everyone to be quiet.

When the crowd gradually calmed down, he said, "Believers of the Temple of Light, I understand your loyalty and love for the temple, and I also know that you have come here today to defend your faith. But as the Crown Prince, everything I do is also for the prosperity and stability of the empire. The matter of the three labyrinths is not as simple as you have heard. It involves the interests of all parties, and I have made the current decision after weighing the pros and cons."

However, how could Alicia easily let Soren resolve this crisis? Seeing this scene from the tower, she immediately signaled the attendants around her to send a signal.

Instantly, passionate shouts rang out again in the square: "We want to see justice immediately! Don't delay!"

The emotions of the believers were ignited again, and the situation became tense again.

Soren sighed inwardly. As expected, Alicia would not give up so easily.

He looked around, looking at the fanatical believers, knowing that this contest had just begun.

He had to come up with a win-win solution as soon as possible, one that could quell the anger of the believers and preserve the royal family's control over the labyrinths. Otherwise, this storm woven from power, ambition, and faith would drag the entire empire into an endless abyss.

At this moment, the sunlight had completely penetrated the clouds and shone on the square, illuminating both sides of the tense confrontation particularly clearly.

The golden glazed tiles of the palace shone brightly in the sun, forming a sharp contrast with the white robes of the believers, as if symbolizing the subtle and complex relationship between the royal family and the temple.

Just as the two sides were in a stalemate and the situation was becoming increasingly tense, Archbishop Suber hurried over.

He was wearing his signature solemn red robe, which was particularly eye-catching in the crowd. He hurried all the way, and even fine beads of sweat oozed from his forehead.

When Soren saw Archbishop Suber arriving, he felt a slight relief in his heart, and then calmly said loudly, "Everyone, you may have misunderstood something. Although the control of the three labyrinths has not been returned to the temple, it is the temple in the capital that is responsible for their development."

His voice clearly spread to every corner of the square, startling everyone.

Belonging to the Imperial Capital Temple, this term is very interesting. In the pure and ardent eyes of the believers, all of this is reasonable. They only heard that the labyrinth is still under the responsibility of the temple, and they felt that the land of faith had not been blasphemed, and that God's gift was still under the protection of the temple. As a result, their tense expressions began to ease slightly, and the tone of their conversations was no longer so hostile.

However, to core members such as Alicia, who were deeply versed in the power structure of the temple, this was undoubtedly a huge mockery.

The so-called Imperial Capital Temple completely represented the temple belonging to the royal family. This meant that, on the surface, the temple was managing the labyrinth, but in reality, everything was controlled by the royal family. Soren's move can be described as subtly resolving the believers' resistance and cleverly holding the initiative firmly in his palm.