Chapter 696 Otadira’s Compromise
The moonlight shrouded the Tiannv Palace, but the originally quiet palace was now brightly lit. The guards from outside the city quickly entered the city and took control of various street intersections and important thoroughfares.
Guard monks dressed in black and gray uniforms temporarily acted as gendarmes. While the curfew was implemented, they began to go door-to-door to investigate and register suspicious persons.
Not to mention that all the small ports inside and outside the city were blocked, and even fishing boats were not allowed to leave the port.
Hiding behind cracks in windows and doors, the residents and wizards of Tiannv City were whispering in the uneasy night.
The high-level wizards, secret party leaders, and Qianhe Valley merchants who came to attend the meeting were so frightened that they almost peed after learning that Horn had been assassinated.
Hundreds of snowflake-like letters of greetings flew into the Palace of the Goddess from all directions across the city. In order to clarify the rumors, Horn had to reply to them one by one.
After some fussing and trying to calm people down, Horn was able to find some time to meet with these related witches.
The most important ones are Otatila and Aisena.
In a waiting room of the Palace of the Goddess, Horne sat in the main seat and fell asleep. Jeanne and Meliati sat on both sides, each holding a report from the Guards monk and reading it.
But the groaning sound from the old door still woke up Horn. He looked up and saw Lulesi walking in with Otatila.
"From the assassination case this evening to now, the general outline of the basic things has come out." Otadira's voice was full of caution and apology, "In addition to the Tiannu Castle, the Guards barracks outside the city, and the parliamentary residence inside the city All were damaged to varying degrees
At present, the Guards have taken over the entire city and have arrested a total of 34 demon hunters and 9 renegade wizards. All 398 people involved in the case are in custody and are jointly kept by the Guards and the Witch Council. The main culprit Veronica is still at large. . ”
For Black Snake Bay and even the entire empire, assassinations by demon hunters are a normal occurrence.
King Guinigis of Leia was assassinated, King Charles VIII of France was assassinated, and even the last Pope Johnny VIII was assassinated more than fifty times in his life, but he finally fell to death during mass.
But after this incident, even Otadira, who was always known for her calmness and calmness, was still frightened and almost lost her composure.
If this supreme hero in the Thousand River Valley dies on the territory of Black Snake Bay, the Salvation Army will immediately start moving down the river, if nothing else.
When the Salvation Army enters Black Snake Bay under the pretext of revenge for Horn, the situation will be completely out of control.
"The 398 people involved in the case feel a bit small, and the main culprit has not been caught." Horn took a sip of blue-jelly coffee to refresh himself, "He is not afraid of the Salvation Army's cannons and can sneak into such a high-end banquet. This is no longer an ordinary assassin. ”
"I know that we will definitely give a reasonable explanation, and I guarantee that the relevant people will suffer the...exceeding punishment they deserve." Otatila said sincerely, "But I also hope you can understand, This will not be an extended political turmoil, we want to remove the carrion, not amputate it.”
"Perhaps he is terminally ill and it's time for amputation, but you can't tell." Touching Horn's shoulder, Jeanne stared at Otadira unkindly.
She was just choosing a dress for the queen of the banquet, and because of her absence at this moment, Horn was almost assassinated.
With this kind of indifferent security, Jeanna really couldn't help but think about things. Even if Jeanna didn't think about things, she couldn't protect the officers below and even those in Qianhe Valley from thinking about things.
Therefore, Otatila must show an attitude, but not too much.
Horn wants to take the opportunity to kill a group of secret parties and pass some bills he wants to implement, but this does not mean expanding. The main reason is that if it is expanded, there will be people below who will use his banner to over-execute and make profits.
It would not be good for the church to take advantage of the situation at that time.
Black Snake Bay is not the Thousand River Valley, and Horn is not a real god. The current technology and system do not support him in supervising everyone everywhere.
He came to Black Snake Bay to obtain a strategic buffer and source of raw materials. Before solving the big trouble in the Kingdom of Leia, he did not want to fall into another quagmire of war.
"As for the assassination before this Wizards Conference, I can let your newly-established Black Snake Bay Federation handle it, and all the people involved in the case can be tried and dealt with by you." Horn raised three fingers towards Otatila. "But I have three requests."
"Please tell me."
"First, I request to use tariffs to form a temporary military police regiment, with independent power to handle cases, reconnaissance and judicial supervision." Horn looked straight into Otadilla's eyes, "I have to know whether you are just pretending or not. Really investigating.”
Otadila pursed her lips for a while: "Okay, I agree."
"Second, at the Black Snake Bay Federal Conference the day after tomorrow, I will propose the implementation of the "Temporary Public Security Management Law" in the city. It must be passed and the military police regiment will take over local security."
"Yes, this is what it should be."
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"Third, I want to pass the Child Slavery Prohibition Act and the Hereditary Slave Prohibition Act."
Otadira suddenly stopped talking, and just stood there with her lips pursed. After a long time, she slowly said: "I also want to implement these two bills, but with all due respect, even if this incident happened to the goddess, It's hard for the wizards to let go of the palace assassination
You know, if you want to launch a purge of opponents this time, you must do it under the guise of secret parties colluding with the church, and then attack conservative criminal types and secret parties with suspicion but no evidence.
However, these two bills are too urgent, and the wizards who are originally on our side and run the plantation will oppose it. There are reasons for the first two requests, but the latter request really cannot be linked to the assassination. ”
"Then what can you give in exchange?" Horn had long known that Otatila would not let these two bills pass, and he even knew that it was not the time yet.
Putting it forward at this time, on the one hand, is to prepare for the formal proposal in the future, on the other hand, this kind of thing is originally asking for high prices and sitting on the ground to pay back the money. Now it is Otatila's turn to bid.
Looking at the injury on Horn's shoulder, Otadila pondered for a moment before slowly speaking: "You seem to have been looking for traces of Sir Serfaye, right?"
Horn was startled: "How did you know?"
"You are looking for traces of the Scaling Hermitage. After you come back, you will be asking about Grandma Cynthia. Grandma Cynthia is a good friend of Sir Serfaye, so of course I will know."
"What? Do you have a clue?"
"To be precise, I told Grandma Cynthia about this matter before. As long as you can swear to keep it secret, then I can take you to see Grandma Cynthia." Otadilla continued, "Besides, I can also Can I tell you how to make Red Dragon Breath in exchange for your forgiveness? ”
(End of chapter)