Chapter 162 The Truth
Havanak’s nod of confirmation caused an uproar in the small council of only a few people.
Bion, Palestine and Florrick's advisors knew some general information in advance, so they seemed relatively calm after hearing Havanac's confirmation of Duke VanSample's corruption, and discussed a few words with each other. I quickly accepted this status quo.
They are now discussing how to come up with a way to make other nobles and people accept this message before the sun rises tomorrow. After all, as said before, the fall of a duke is by no means It is a small matter that can be easily exposed. When the news is completely spread, it will definitely cause a huge fluctuation. They must now consider how to minimize the impact of this fluctuation.
But at this moment, Ms. Liara Porter suddenly began to speak out fiercely against Havanak's accusations.
"What a joke! Salamara Vansampel is a duke, and no one can accuse a duke of corruption so casually! Sheriff Havana, I hope you understand what you are talking about. This is very harsh. Accusation!"
The discussion was interrupted by Liara's stern question, and Havanak responded angrily.
"Liara - Madam! I swear on my honor as the Commander-in-Chief of the Watchers, the High Sheriff of Uptown, and the Warden of Baldur's Gate Wall. Of course I know what I'm talking about!"
"Although, as you said, this is a very serious accusation, it is all bloody facts! The truth has been firmly revealed in front of you. The people behind me are all witnesses, and the boys under me We have already taken control of the scene. If you don’t believe me and want to collect evidence, you can go at any time. Or do you think I would make a joke on such a big matter?”
“You! You have no right to do this! ! Who gave you and Palestine’s rights?”
"Who can allow you to bypass the Council of Four and act alone, who can allow you to ignore the rules and regulations of Baldur's Gate, and allow you to do such disrespectful things to a duke!"
However, for Liara Porter's rebuttal, Palestine and Havanak responded without fear.
Palestine: "Duke? No! Ever since she completely betrayed Baldur's Gate and betrayed humanity, she is no longer worthy of the title of Duke! She is to blame for everything!"
Havanak: "Also, you actually think that my behavior is contempt for the rule of law in Baldur's Gate? Damn it! If it weren't for my respect for the judicial process of Baldur's Gate, I would never have acted in this way. He convened a high table meeting immediately and beheaded her on the spot! "
"Palestine! You guys!"
"Touch!! Enough! Maybe Havanak, Palestine, and Nohir did not follow the procedures this time, but now Baldur's Gate is in crisis, and no one can deny what these warriors have done to Baldur's Gate. Contribute! "
"Don't you understand the situation we are facing now? Are we still arguing here like shrews! Enough! Open your eyes and look at our current situation! "
"Our true leader, Grand Duke Ravengard, has disappeared long ago, and his life and death are unknown now."
"Duke Steme is seriously ill, and now she is completely incapable of bringing us back. Gather together."
"Duke Porter stopped focusing on politics a few years ago. Ms. Liara, you have now taken over the responsibility of Duke Porter. You are indeed higher than all of us here, so I understand your concerns.”
"But now is an emergency moment, and extraordinary measures must be adopted! Now that this cancer has been discovered, we must not let it go unchecked!"
Bionne Wantblad slammed his fist on the table. , and loudly interrupted Liara's accusation. He understood why Liara was so excited, but he could not let her drag down Baldur's Gate at such a moment!
The strength of Bion Wantblad and the toughness of the other two senior figures forced Liara to calm down. She did not expect that she was obviously in a high position, but in this meeting Unexpectedly, I couldn't get the slightest advantage.
Liara Portel, although she has the title of Burning Flame and has been commanding Belulian Castle for the past 20 years as the local autonomous lord, it stands to reason that she should be very powerful. It should be enough to control the situation here.
But this is not Chult, nor the Belulian Fort she has always commanded. Her current identity is just a senior officer who parachuted into Baldur's Gate.
The reason why she came to this meeting in a hurry was entirely because of Duke Porter's instructions. Duke Porter needed her to confirm and stabilize her position in this meeting. Originally, she planned to show strength in this meeting. and show true vision and majesty in order to completely control the process and direction of the meeting in exchange for the respect of others.
But the issues discussed in the meeting now forced her to play the role of an unreasonable shrew, because she represented the interests of Duke Porter behind her back.
Although Duke Portal and Duke Vansample have no political alliance, they are both dukes. If Vansample's house can be casually confiscated today, then this fate may be possible tomorrow. Falling to Duke Porter, as the real person in power, she had to consider this possibility.
Beorn, Havanak and Palestine, after all, the three of them are not the real supreme power. They are just a temporary team formed in the absence of real high-level leaders in Baldur's Gate. They cannot achieve peace and harmony. The Duke's level of empathy is why they can so easily accept this kind of deviance, which Liara considers to be a very serious act of deviance.
But now, if the matter is as clear as Havanac and Bion said, then there is no point in her continuing to mess around. After all, the reason why she spoke out against it was not to defend Fansa Duke Mple acquitted him only because of his class status, the Duke's attitude had to be made clear.
This time may be a special situation, but she cannot allow such special situations to happen continuously. However, although Bion's words were tough before, he actually gave such a guarantee in his words.
Her goal has actually been achieved. Since she has achieved her goal, she only needs to go down this step and the meeting can continue to be held normally.
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"Before killing first, you can't say you respect the system and process, haha... But Bion is right, now is indeed an extraordinary moment." He stood up in excitement. Liara slowly sat back after saying this. After a short silence, she continued.
"In the name of Duke Porter, I can now tolerate your disrespectful behavior this time, only this time."
"At the same time, if things are really as clear as you say, then Please come up with evidence, not just witnesses, I need solid evidence."
Havanak sneered when he heard this.
“This will convince you, Nohire, it’s time to bring out the evidence you mentioned.”
Nohire stood aside and watched a group of senior officials fight with each other. At this moment, Er finally regained his sense of existence. He nodded to Havanak, and then took out the metal box from the small torn bag on his waist.
At this time, everyone in the hall began to look at Nohill, and Nohill also began to introduce the items in his hands.
“This is a hell mystery box, a trophy we found in the Duke’s Mansion. According to the intelligence obtained during the operation, I know that although it does not record the specific crimes of Duke Vansample, it does contain The truth about Eltoril's fall into Hell some time ago is enough to prove that Duke Vansample has an affair with Hell, and what is recorded in it should also ease your doubts."
Nosy. As he spoke, Er took out the bottle of collected devil's blood, opened the bottle cap, and then slowly poured the blood inside into the rune groove on the surface of the box.
With a period of regular shaking, more than ten seconds later, the box suddenly made a clicking sound, and then suddenly expanded in Nuo Xi's hand, revealing some gaps, and there were still emissions in the gaps. Shining red light.
Nohir stepped forward and placed the box in the center of the table, and then a real magic projection suddenly began to appear in the hall.
The person in the projection is none other than the former Supreme Observer of El Toldur, Tavis Craig. He looked very young at the time. The scene in the projection was an office-like place. Young Tavis Sitting in front of the desk, a little devil squatted on a metal box on the desk, while Tavis himself was writing his sins on a piece of golden parchment with a quill.
"I am known to the world as Tavis Craig, the High Watcher of Eltoril.
I am here to pay homage to my Lord Zariel, the Ninth Level The Lord of Avernus swears that I will always abide by the contract contained in this oath.
At this time, I swear to submit to Zariel forever. All things are supreme, whether life or death, forever.
With humility and fear, obey her for a long time and forever, throughout life and after death.
I have understood that the object that carries out punishment is called the Yang of Conspiracy, and will be called the accompanying Yang from now on.
As the supreme overseer of Eltoril and its territories, I surrender to Zariel all the lands under the light of the Sun, all bound by the oath to defend them. The people of Eltoril were also confiscated.
I further understand that this punishment will be extended for fifty years. When that time is up, Banyang will bring Eltoril and his sworn defenders back to where they came from... If This is what Zariel wants.
————————The appeal is all my eternal oath. ”
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Bion: "Tavis Craig! It's him! That bastard was the one who invited Duke Ravengardgard to meet in Eltoril some time ago! What are you talking about? For the sake of peace between the two countries, damn it! This meeting was a conspiracy from beginning to end! He is the real mastermind!” What was found in the house is indeed enough to prove that Vansample has an affair with the devil. If we had not discovered this conspiracy, would Baldur's Gate have suffered the same fate as Eltoril?"
Palestine: "Is that bastard also in the city now! Nohir, did you find that bastard Tavis when you were exploring the underground of the Duke's Palace!"
Liara: "That guy is absolutely right now Still here! No, we have to catch him! It's too dangerous to let such a dangerous person wander around Baldur's Gate!"
Havanak: "Not only that, there are other members of the Vansample family. His second son and third son are still in the city. Maybe Tavis is hiding in one of them. They all must be captured." Get up!”
The whole hall was instantly in chaos because of this shocking information. Everyone’s mind was filled with countless questions. One clue was clear, but more questions emerged. But in the end, all eyes turned to Nohir.
"Please take your time, after all, I am here and I am not going anywhere."
(End of this chapter)