Scepter of Thorns

"You made the drama better and better."

"Should I answer, thank you?"

The enemy erected a barrier between the black sheep and the politicians, so that they could not tell who was locked up. ——"Black Apocalypse"※※※

"...You are worthy of being the heir appointed by Master Spade." The butler pushed the glasses, "And now, you are our master, the second Spade."

He opened a secret drawer in the study room, and put the thick documents inside in front of Edward, "His Majesty the Prince had already expected that such a day would happen to him, so he prepared all the handover procedures in advance. If something happens, you will inherit him. position, dominion of spades.

"It's not just spades." Edward quickly browsed through the documents, and then said something to the corner, "Come out, Miss Celine, you have come uninvited, how long do you want to hide?"

"Oh, I was discovered. But I can hear your invitation." The short-haired woman smiled slyly, and slowly emerged from the corner, "You also need me, don't you?"

She slowly sat on the other side of the sofa. The Two of Spades glanced at the two of them, bowed and said, "I'll prepare tea for the guests."

After he left, the smile on Celine's face immediately subsided.She stared at Edward, "What are you going to do?"

"Edmond is in prison, but the real leader is actually Joker. This is a prelude to his alliance with Senna. In Joker's eyes, Senna is different from his father and is a role that can be won." He said. Analyzing, "But as far as I know, your relationship with Cena is not good."

"So I'm here today." Celine brought the topic back on track, "Fortunately, we have the same purpose, that is cooperation."

Edward knew it was time to negotiate terms, "Your Countess is very good, but as far as I know, it's just a non-governmental organization, can it bring any practical benefits?"

"Senna has always had a good relationship with the elves. The elf who adopted him was named Saint Sylvia Joan, a clan." Celine did not answer directly, "The most famous among the baronesses is technology, and our technology is the same as The legendary dwarves have great associations.

"You may not know that there was a secret meeting between Edmond, me, Senna and my sister, we were all whitewashing, and Senna did not reveal his identity. At that time, I suspected that he was related to other races, and he always felt that I knew something when I was an envoy, and the revival of the Countess was too sudden, so it is hard to say that it has nothing to do with my return." Celine smiled, "In fact, I did know something, as for what it is, that It all depends on your sincerity, Mister Spade."

Edward understood what she wanted to do, "Bring the contract."

Celine had already prepared and handed over some specially made papers in the ring.Edward read carefully, stopping when he saw a certain item.

"What do you mean?" He pointed at that sentence and frowned, "Why do you want me to be solely responsible for the Countess, are you crazy?"

"I'm not crazy." Celine's expression was very calm. "Edward, do you really think that I know so much about the God Realm, and I can have a happy ending? Don't be naive, I already have a hunch that I will fail sooner or later." On this. You are someone I have met and can trust, and I can rest assured that the Countess will entrust it to you."

This is equivalent to a windfall, and since the other party insists on Edward, he will not refuse.After reading it, he felt that there was no problem, so he signed it.

After the contract was established, Celine confessed, "The Duchess is not only famous in the heaven world, but also a first-class organization in the dwarf world. This is because we have extremely cutting-edge technology. We sell various technologies in exchange for the loyalty of the dwarves—don't Showing such a doubtful expression, the dwarves are dead-hearted. In their eyes, power and money are not as real as a blueprint-maybe in the heaven, the baroness can't help much, but if it involves the battle of the seven clans, I am absolutely sure of getting the dwarves on our side."

"Where do the dwarves live?" Edward couldn't help asking, "As far as I know, there is no book that can give a clear statement. How did you get in touch? Is there anything that can prove your relationship?"

"It's actually very simple. You know that the Celestial Realm is a floating city in the sky, but in fact it is spherical. The Celestials live in the upper hemisphere, while the dwarves live in the lower hemisphere. Yes, it is the land under our feet." Celine Pointing down, "As for the proof, it's very simple. I think you probably have the ability to identify the refined products of the sky clan and the dwarves. Didn't you lose your wings? I can ask the dwarf craftsmen to rebuild a pair of steel wings for you. Feel it, how terrifying the dwarf's forging talent is."

"Okay, then I'll wait for your reply in a month." Edward asked another question, "Do you know anything else about Senna?"

Celine was taken aback.

"You can see it too, he is very similar to Kairos."

"It's more than a resemblance. They are almost one person." Edward added, "I suspect that Senna is one of Kylos's sluts. Do you have any definite news?"

"I've been looking into this matter for the past few days, and the conclusion I've come to is almost the same as yours." She said with a serious face, "My inference is that the power of Kyle Ross is split, and Senna is only a small part of it. Inherited the power of the God of Light, but it is an independent personality, with the memory and emotion of the Celestial Clan. I am worried whether Kaierros will intervene in your struggle..."

"He won't." Edward said coldly, "Because we are on the stage and he is off the stage."

"..."

"That's it, Miss Celine. I hope to see the finished product of the dwarves in a month. Please ask the second in command of the Baroness's organization to meet with the steward. He will take full responsibility for the cooperation. Next, I will You are invited to participate in the spade meeting, and we will formally talk about how to fight Joker and Cena."

"What about Master Spade?" Celine couldn't help asking, "Shouldn't he be rescued first?"

Edward's expression became more and more indifferent, "Help?"

He threw the file in front of her.

"Didn't he arrange it a long time ago?" He lowered his head and said in a calm tone, "Once something happens to Spade, everyone must treat him as an abandoned child and hand over full power to the next successor." Spade, don't worry about his existence, but take the initiative to attack."

That man even arranged for Ostana to enter the barracks and practice with an officer of Spades.In this way, even if she is under Spade's control, she will not be noticed by Mephisto's people in the royal city.

Shouldn't he be satisfied with being so meticulous and thoughtful, but for some reason, Edward just felt angry.

Celine looked at him blankly.

The blond young man let out a hoarse syllable that sounded like laughter, "He was the same ten years ago. He planned everything and then disappeared. Ten years later, nothing has changed."

But he has changed.

He woke up from hypnosis. Since he had the ability to control the future ten years ago, it will be the same ten years later.

"Okay, Miss Celine, I want to ask you one more thing." Edward raised his head again, looking the same as usual, "Can you please cast the illusion first? Our friends have already arrived, open the door, black Mr. Tao Er."

The door of the study room opened, and the butler wearing monocular glasses bowed deeply. Behind him were dozens of Celestial Clans with the symbol of spades between their eyebrows.Their faces are either familiar or unfamiliar, and many of them are politicians, businessmen and generals from the heavens.Two of Spades walked up to Edward and whispered in a low voice, "Everyone here can be trusted, there is absolutely no possibility of betrayal."

Celine supported the illusion barrier and added a few more seats.

"Take a seat." Edward sat in front of the desk, where Edmond often sat.

"My father, Edmond Daulsas, was falsely imprisoned. He announced a long time ago that if something happened to him, spades would be handed over to his eldest son. This is a document written by him. You can tell the truth false."

Edward stood up, sweeping over everyone with a commanding gaze.

The first spade took the file and browsed it, then passed it to the next person, and finally the file was put back in place.It was just that the Celestial Clan who were sitting in their seats exchanged glances with each other, then they all stood up and knelt down to Edward on one knee.

They said in unison: "Master Spade, we will dedicate all our loyalty to become your solid shield and sharp sword. We regard you as king, and your orders are what we must fulfill."

They recognized his status.

Edward gazes at all the spades of submission, and the scepter of lies emerges from his right hand.He pressed the scepter heavily, and the golden light was dazzling, splitting the ground in the illusion and covering every Celestial Clan.

"Then accept my blessing to you." Edward held up the scepter, the crystal refracted a radiance, and said loudly, "The wizard's magic level will increase by one level, and the knight will automatically add a layer of light shield."

Even Edward had some difficulty releasing such a huge spell. His purpose was to deter and win over, and to monitor.He didn't believe what the second of spades said, he could only feel at ease if he was in his own hands.

Although he was exhausted, he acted extremely forcefully. "Here, I would like to introduce an ally first. She is Miss Celine Senna who is sitting next to me. She is the leader of the Countess and a former envoy of God."

"I'm Celine Senna." The woman stood up and said sternly, "Yes, I come from the same mother clan as the eldest prince, and he betrayed the family. So I chose the alliance in order to suppress Senna and make Master Spade Superior."

"You have enough qualifications." A spade immediately added, "The heavens need wise rulers."

Edward glanced at him lightly.

"Then let's talk about the next situation and plan." He spread out a map of the heavens. "As far as I know, my father controls some places, and this is far from enough. We need to attack."

Edward looked around, and the blue eyes became more and more gloomy, "My intention is to launch an armed coup."

He stroked several locations on the map.

"Mephisto has already begun to wipe out our forces. If there is no accident, he will be allied with Joker, and my every move now will inevitably be monitored. However, we can start with Senna first, and then use... the illegitimate child This reason."

"I have not received formal education, have not stepped into the upper-class social circle, have no orthodox and legal status, and have a black history of obeying Joke. Starting from this point, His Majesty is too impatient and wants to hand over the heavens to a source Unknown people, how could the subjects agree?"

"This is just the beginning, and the next is the main event." Edward continued, "And each of us will play a vital role in this coup."

……

two hours later.

"Then, I declare the meeting over." He stood up and looked down at everyone, "Looking forward to the future we will create together."

"Always follow in your footsteps, Master Spades."

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Olando received a letter, he read it in the dim candlelight, and then lit the flame with a corner of the paper.

The letter paper is rolled and burned in the fire, and some things are destined to be wiped out with it, and the pages of history will finally usher in a stroke of rich ink and color.

Ten days later, the aristocratic family Tammy and four ministers jointly played a concert, openly questioning the legal status of the eldest prince.Rumors began to spread among the people that the God of Light would abandon the Celestial Clan, pointing the finger at Senna, the illegitimate son who was determined to be the next Celestial King.

Thirteen days later, the most magnificent church in Wangcheng collapsed unexpectedly, and no one was injured among the worshipers.

After 23 days, Lord Edward, the son of Prince Edmund, launched an armed coup, and some parts of the heavens responded one after another. Half of the forces in the royal city turned against each other. At the same time, it was reported that Prince Edmond was arrested for treason.Pope Olando said that the God of Light has chosen the next king.

After the 28th, the Joke Revolutionary Army revolted, vigorously promoting the theory of atheism, and at the same time expressing open support for the Grand Prince Senna.

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The royal city is divided into two halves, and the church is a war-free zone.People can be seen praying every day, and the heavily guarded patrolling army wanders the streets.

The original prince's palace was set on fire by Edward himself on the day of the rebellion, and all important data were backed up and burned.The place where he is now is a tower dedicated to the gods, the original landmark building of Wangcheng, which was later transformed into the temporary military and political center of Spades.

Half of the troops stationed in the royal city follow Spade, but this is far from enough. The local rebel forces are rushing towards the royal city, and the Holy See is still recruiting believers into the army.But Wangcheng was still Mephisto's territory after all. He quickly assembled the army to prepare for a counterattack, and at the same time controlled the public opinion, leading it in a direction that was beneficial to him.

It is already very dangerous to stay any longer. Edward decided to leave the royal city and meet up with the army who rushed over. He knew that Olando would make the same choice. The Pope's Light Arrow Knights are a huge fortune, and he must find a way to get it .

But in this raid war, people's beliefs were impacted, their peaceful life was suddenly disrupted, and they could only be in panic all day long.

"You launched the trial of the sleeping day, then I will wake up all the people who are immersed in their dreams." Edward said to himself, and a spotted shadow owl was caught on his shoulder, making a scream like crying.

Behind him, there is a pair of huge steel wings spread out, each feather is as sharp as a blade, shining with a dark silver cold light.Its design has a sophisticated vintage aesthetic, yet is so light that it takes to the skies with agility.

Wings closed, Edward whispered, "Find him."

In the next second, the spotted shadow owl disappeared as an afterimage. Looking down at the royal city from the top of the tower, flags symbolizing different forces fluttered in the wind. The flags were the blood-stained wings and scattered armor of the Celestial Clan.The chants in the distance were mingled with cries.

----Chapter76. Coup & End----

The author has something to say:

Regarding the dwarves, in Chapter 64, I asked Celine to mention it in advance, so as not to be too abrupt when I got it... But everyone must have forgotten _(:з」∠)_