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Kali Kingdom’s Coup (4)
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“Duke Edel. This time, my foolish son has done something terrible. Truly…” (King)
After the prince was taken away, the duke interrupted the king, who, despite being in the position of the king, tried to apologize.
“Your Majesty. The one who is most hurt is my daughter. I would like you to apologize to my daughter, not to me.” (Duke Edel)
Interrupting the king’s words. Demanding an apology. Both were acts of disrespect so severe that a vassal would not get away unscathed. Duke Edel, who had served as a noble for many years, naturally knew this.
Nevertheless, by committing such a taboo act, Carlotte saw the quiet anger residing in her father. The king also nodded at the duke’s words and turned to face Carlotte.
“Ah. Of course. Lady Carlotte. My foolish son has tarnished your honor. As a father, I would like to apologize once again.” (King)
As the king, the highest authority of this country, was about to lower his head, Carlotte hurriedly stopped him in a flustered manner.
“Fortunately, the honor that the prince tainted was cleansed in just a short time. It is far too much for me to receive an apology from Your Majesty.” (Carlotte)
“My dear niece is hurt. How does His Majesty the King intend to take responsibility?” (Lord Emeral)
For Carlotte, accepting the king’s apology was the way to resolve this matter peacefully. However, Lord Emeral, her uncle, intervened, determined not to allow a peaceful resolution.
“Lord Emeral. I am fine…” (Carlotte)
“It is not only Carlotte who was hurt. It is the very name of the House of Duke Edel.” (Lord Emeral)
Carlotte, who did not want this matter to become too serious, tried to speak, but Lord Emeral interrupted her.
“Such a prince as that becoming the next king is unacceptable. Immediately disinherit him from the royal succession.” (Lord Emeral)
Lord Emeral, as the Minister of the Army, controls about 60% of the kingdom’s military forces.
That was why he could act so boldly, even toward the king, referring to Prince Rudolf as “such a prince”.
“D-Disinherit…?” (King)
Hearing the word “disinherit”, the king panicked.
Even though he had just been relentlessly condemning the prince, it seemed he had no intention of actually disinheriting him.
“T-That is, of course, what I would most like to do. However, my only son is that Rudolf. If he is disinherited, the royal bloodline will be cut off.” (King)
Indeed, currently, the only one with strong royal blood was Prince Rudolf. The prince’s naïve personality was entirely due to being an only child and the crown prince, spoiled all his life.
“Your Majesty. There is no need to worry. You can adopt Carlos as your son.” (Lord Emeral)
At Lord Emeral’s words, the king’s eyes widened.
A stir spread not only among the noble children watching the situation but also among Duke Edel’s associates.
“T-This is an important matter that concerns the future of the kingdom. I cannot give an immediate answer here.” (King)
“No, Your Majesty. Precisely because it concerns the future, it must not be postponed. You must decide here and now.” (Lord Emeral)
Lord Emeral pressed the king, refusing to let him escape from this demand.
The surrounding nobles cast cold gazes, murmuring, “So the House of Duke Edel has finally revealed its ambition to seize the kingdom”.
“Well, what will it be? By adopting Carlos as Your Majesty’s son, the bond between the royal family and Duke Edel’s house, which was severed by the broken engagement just now, will be restored. It will become even stronger.” (Lord Emeral)
Rather than marrying Carlotte into the royal family and seizing power after several generations, it would be much quicker to disinherit Prince Rudolf and adopt Carlos as the heir.
“I think it is a good idea. The kingdom will only prosper further.” (Duke Edel)
“I also agree.” (Carlos)
Following Lord Emeral, Duke Edel, Carlos, and the Duke’s faction all expressed their support one after another.
The House of Duke Edel, which had been eyeing the throne with keen ambition, would not let this scandal caused by a foolish prince go to waste. At this point, Carlotte’s feelings were completely disregarded, and the conversation had shifted entirely to the matter of adopting Carlos.
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BANG!!!!!!
The grand hall’s doors suddenly burst open. Everyone turned their eyes toward the source of the disturbance. There, fully armed soldiers stood in formation.
“What is the meaning of this!?” (King)
The king and the nobles panicked.
Carlotte also had no idea what was happening.
“Everyone, it has been a short while.” (Rudolf)
Stepping forward from among the soldiers was a familiar man. It was none other than Prince Rudolf, who had supposedly been taken away earlier.
“Rudolf…? Why…?” (King)
Even the king had no idea what was happening.
In other words, this was an independent action taken by the prince.
“This is a royal decree.” (Rudolf)
At the moment he lowered his eyes to what seemed to be an official document, Carlotte and Rudolf’s eyes met for an instant.
“For the crime of treason, arrest all the nobles present here. Soldiers, seize them all!” (Rudolf)
At his command, the soldiers rushed in all at once.
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