Chapter 494
The decision of Eckhardt II did not exceed Victor's expectations... It was not that the situation was forced, but that the Imperial Cabinet knew too much about their Emperor.
The emperor’s order is the law, and the emperor’s words and deeds cannot be changed.
The twelve generations of the supreme emperors of the Sackland Empire, there are those who try nothing and accomplish nothing, those who want to debauchery have it, and those who succeed in fame have it.
But there are only two who have truly achieved these two points and are committed to them...the sixth generation of "sage" Brandon I, and the current His Majesty Eckhardt II.
Even the tenth-generation Queen Charlotte, known as the "Queen of the Crazy Dragon", who is known for her iron-blooded and ruthless face, was once depriving the title of the Black Duke. I hesitated for a long, long time...
After watching Eckhardt II leave, Victor walked towards the outside of the Heavenly Vault; when he hadn’t reached the gate of the second palace, he Stopped by Metternich, Minister of the Seal, was invited to have a drink in the side hall.
The justice hesitated, but finally agreed.
"What would you like to drink? I have new black malt from Lotaire, semi-sweet red grapes from Eboden, and mead from our family...Is there any wine in Mr. Victor's house? Habit?"
"Please feel free." Some helpless Victor Hughes sat down and looked helplessly at Metternich, who was busy in front of the wine rack: "Our house does not have a manor and Fiefdom, I don’t often drink wine."
"Let’s try this bottle of Byrne’s fine sweet grapes... Except for the fierce and combative Knight, they only have the best wine." Niie slightly raised the corner of his mouth and opened the wine bottle skillfully. Two glasses were filled cautiously. Some distressed, he didn't forget to put the wine bottle back.
Victor held up the wine glass, the mellow color and tangy fruity aroma, even if he is not good at drinking, he can feel the preciousness of the jelly in the glass.
"Your Excellency Victor...you seem to be something wrong today."
There was a casually voice; Victor lifts the head, Metternich's cold, sharp eyes came into the field of vision.
The justice did not speak, nor did he ask how the other party discovered it; accepting his default, the Secretary of the Seal was slightly nodded, and the smile on his face gradually disappeared:
"I know why What is it, but I must first remind you, don’t be taken advantage of by some people... The current situation is to some extent very unfavorable to you."
Victor’s eyes closed tightly, the wine in the glass. Shaking slightly, it looked like an old wine guest's skillful and leisurely gesture.
But everyone here knows that it is definitely not.
Meternich’s unsentimental voice came again: "You must be prepared...the imperial judge. Although you are the imperial judge, every decision you make will be regarded as Your Majesty’s wishes; I know you are still regretting what happened back then, but now is definitely not the time to be arrogant, you must not regret it now!"
"Should I still feel honored?" Victor laughed at himself A cry: "The last person who signed the motion is me."
"I am also..." Metternich's face was expressionless:
"If it is really like the church Say, let the innocent people who died that year get the justice that they deserve, we should have died a hundred times; but this will not help, believe me, Victor; it is good to have a sense of responsibility, but sometimes...it is meaningless."
"In the court of the imperial trial, you are the embodiment of the imperial law and the emperor’s will. You can show a bit of pain to the deceased, but you must not blame yourself! You have to abandon your humanity, Abandon your own morality and compassion, and remain unmoved even under the cries of countless witnesses!"
"Don’t forget... Whether you like it or not, Lussac Covo’s life and death are burdened by him. It is the grievances of the Imperial Capital Holy Cross Church and the wizards for nearly a hundred years; all you have to do is that no one party can control the process of this trial and become a tool for them to achieve their goals!"
"If nothing happens... Victor Hughes, the trial in five days... is the Peak of your life, and it will be the most shining moment in your life."
"Can you hold on to your heart? The'justice', the'law of the empire' in your mind is sacred and inviolable. How the name'Victor Hughes' will be recorded in the annals of the empire will begin on that day!"
Metternich took a sip of the wine, and whispered in an almost seductive tone: "And after the imperial trial, your majesty deliberately promoted you to become the new imperial chancellor, in charge of the imperial finances...and forever."
"The Chancellor of the Exchequer?!"
"Have you moved?" Looking at the consternation that passed on the opponent's face for a while, Metternich's mouth narrowed.
"No, it's because it's basically impossible." In just a moment, Victor restored his original serious expression: "What you need to get that position is not only ability, but also connections and prestige... Mei Lord Tene, you know this better than I do."
"Even more how, how can your majesty allow people whom he does not fully control to control the power of the empire?" He muttered in a low voice: "A small remote A noble person who has no inheritance rights, becoming a royal justice is the pinnacle of my path."
"Victor, you are very smart and capable, and you have a great front..."
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"I am also fifty years old, Master Metternich, not much younger than you; and the situation will become like this, which just proves that I am not smart enough."
Difficult conversation The two fell silent, clinked glasses with each other gently, and drank in one fell swoop.
"Go ahead, what do you want me to do?"
Put down the wine glass, Victor is going to talk frankly with the Minister of the Seal: "As you said, I absolutely Will not favor any party, and be absolutely fair in the imperial trial! So you better not..."
"If you want to find someone to explain clearly, I will never go to our imperial justice ." Metternich smiled slightly: "On the contrary, as I said...I'm here to help you."
Victor frowned.
"In order to win the imperial trial, both the Holy Cross Church and the wizards will do their best, and even use all kinds of dirty methods to gain an advantage... So I give you the first One suggestion is to limit the number of witnesses."
"Limit the number of witnesses?"
"Yes, if the number is not controlled, the entire trial will fall into endless chaos Among them, it is possible that you, the judge, cannot step down in public!"
"I have also served as a judge, and I am very familiar with certain methods of'court gangsters'... to encourage mobs to make trouble in court, Even rushing into the guards and gangs of prisoners... all kinds of dirty and nasty methods are countless!"
Meternich shook his head, seeming to remember some unbearable past: "Secondly, both sides will definitely send their own The defenders of ”come to appeal for their respective parties; I think you can guess without me saying that the defender of Master Lussac Kovo is..."
"His Royal Highness Brandon’s wizard counselor, Loren ·Torino." Victor slightly nodded: "Besides him, It shouldn't be a second one."
"I heard that he has found a lot of sufficient evidence to be able to Lussac Kovo cleared his charge." Metternich was slightly nodded: "I also heard...he has offended many people for obtaining these evidence."
Victor bowed his head in thought and did not say anything. Comment.
"Of course, you don't have to worry too much about it... Then again, it doesn't seem surprising that Brandon's wizard consultant will do anything." The Secretary of the Seal groaned and spoke softly: "As for the defender of the Charn family, it is Holy Cross Church."
"Church?!"
Victor's pupils suddenly shot a cold light: "The church judge Magistrate... Cabinet Minister Terras Lufu is going to personally defend the Charn family?!"
"Of course not-it is said that he himself has this will and wants to save your face, but his Majesty refused Well... if a cabinet minister is asked to come forward, there will be no fairness in this trial, just a one-sided massacre."
"What is it..."
"No matter who it is, this person can replace Magistrate to appear as a representative of Holy Cross Church, which proves that he must not be underestimated."
A strange light flashed from the corner of Metternich’s eyes with a calm face. :
"Remember, Your Majesty is looking at us..."
"Sitting on the throne of the Sky Vault, looking down at us calmly..."