hunting light

The cool wind blew from the forest of Betsy Palace, poured into the helipad densely covered with soldiers, blowing the Duke of Oran's blond hair.

In the imperial capital, the royal soldiers were divided into teams, and they ran rampant in the city with their anti-riot machines, searching for fugitives.

As the alarm sounded, the heads of Adevi and others appeared on all the public display screens in the entire imperial capital, on the public channels of people's wristbands, and on the private terminals of citizens.

But just when people were attracted to it and were about to see what happened, the picture disappeared neatly.

After a few flashes, the face of the Duke of Oran reappeared on the screen.

A handsome and healthy middle-aged man in a neat suit, calm and convincing.This is a face all the citizens of the Byron Empire are all too familiar with.

For the past four years, the Duke of Oran has been in the news every day.He presided over government work, promulgated various policies, received representatives of petitioners, and made televised speeches... His name was mentioned almost more frequently than Emperor Raphael.For many, the duke seemed to be the true ruler of the country.

"My dear people of the Byron Empire, my dear brothers and sisters, my dear ones..."

The Duke of Oran stared at the audience in front of the screen with piercing eyes, and his voice was as calm and powerful as ever.

"I am Antonio Lancelot Coleman, Duke of Oran, the only son of His Majesty Emperor Adam II, and former crown prince."

In Betsy Palace, the bracelets of all the officers started to vibrate crazily at the same time, and the news popped up on their own initiative.

The multimedia on the shuttle was turned on, and Duke Oran's cold blue eyes were facing Raphael's livid face.

"Today, I made this televised speech to announce to the world a truth that has been buried for 93 years. I want to expose the real cause of death of [-] people who have long slept."

This message quickly covered the entire Imperial City network, and the face of the Duke of Oran popped up on all public channels.

Immediately afterwards, with the imperial capital star as the center, the message burst out in all directions.

All the media in the country put the video of the Duke of Oran's speech on the headlines and pop-up news, and the bracelets of every citizen of the Byron Empire vibrated.

There are advertising screens on the street, projection screens playing football games in bars, and photon TVs with serial dramas at home, all of which have been transformed into the cold and distinct face of the Duke.

The voice of the Duke of Oran resounded through every inch of the Byron Empire.

"Among the more than 2000 people, there are two people who are my close relatives. His Majesty Adam II, and His Majesty Queen Eugenie!"

"As we all know, in June of 14660, that is 93 years ago. His Majesty Adam II contracted the 'Pandora' virus on the starship during his inspection tour. Unfortunately, he died of a serious illness. Including the entourage who died of illness and became disabled at the same time Everyone, the number of victims is as high as [-]. And now I have sufficient evidence to prove that the 'Pandora' virus was deliberately dropped on the starship. It was a murder against His Majesty Adam II!"

"Tell him to shut up—" Raphael rushed out of the shuttle, pushed away Elsa who was trying to pull him, and yelled frantically.

"Shut it off!" Winston snarled at the Duke of Oran.

"I can't help." The Duke of Oran spread his hands, "Once my people confirm that I have lost contact, the whole plan will be activated. And this televised speech that has already been recorded is just a warm-up exercise."

In the video, the Duke of Oran uttered the most crucial sentence: "The murderer who led this murder is my uncle, King Felix IV!"

"Take him down!" Elsa was the calmest, and immediately issued orders, "Contact the ground immediately, shut down the national media network, and let the Information Administration prepare..."

"Don't bother, Cousin Elsa." The Duke of Oran smiled and let the soldiers put the magnetic cuffs on himself. "I said, I want to show you my strength."

In the video, the Duke's speech continued.

"All the investigation reports are now available for download online. I have also submitted materials to the Supreme Court of the Empire, requesting them to order the Justice Department to reopen this old case and conduct a fair investigation and trial."

"At the same time, I also hereby announce that I will no longer support the rule of His Majesty Raphael I!"

Neat exclamations emerged from the mouths of everyone watching the speech, forming a wave that spread to all corners covered by the media signals of the entire empire.

Escorted by royal soldiers, the Duke of Oran walked towards the prison cell of Betsy Palace step by step.But the man's sonorous voice continued to linger over the territory of the Byron Empire.

"Felix obtained the throne by illegal means. I do not recognize the legitimacy of his and his children's throne. He murdered my father and mother, and covered it up by bribing officials, murdering insiders and survivors, etc. A crime..."

Together with the guards, Elsa held Raphael tightly to keep him from rushing over.

"My father, His Majesty Adam, was a great, upright, and always misunderstood and wronged emperor. He loved his country and people, and he was a king who really wanted to make the Byron Empire better. "

"On the eve of his death, he had decided to make peace with the Atlanta Federation and stop that meaningless war. He promoted reforms, resisted bureaucratic corruption, and suppressed the privileges of the aristocracy. One of the reforms he most wanted to implement was in his During the term, the points system will be abolished!"

In the silent bar in District 96, people stared at the screen.

In the rough and cramped shantytowns, the working people finally raised their heads.This high-ranking battle for the throne was finally related to their lives until now.

"I am the heir of my father." The Duke of Oran announced, "I will inherit my father's will, succeed him, rule the Byron Empire, and carry out his reforms to the end!"

The image disappears and all screens return to normal.

In the study of Betsy Palace, Raphael smiled twitchingly at the corner of his mouth: "It's over? Is it over? The coup is not just a lip service. He thought he could get support by shouting a few slogans at the people like this? Anthony actually Is this kind of person?"

"He's not." Princess Elsa said calmly, "Brother, I think we should be ready. This will be a tough battle."

"We have the support of the Holy See!" Raphael said loudly, "This is a real military force, recognized by religion. What could be more beneficial than this support!"

"Sorry for the interruption, Your Majesty." Winston's adjutant walked into the study quickly, and gave a military salute, "I just received news from the ground: a mutiny occurred in the Imperial Star Army, and several senior generals announced that they would leave the emperor's rule and support the Duke of Oran... ..."

The crystal wine glass in Raphael's hand fell, and the blood-red wine spilled on the light blue carpet.

"Obviously, the Duke of Oran said that he has more powerful power, and he is not alarmist." Elsa sneered.

While the televised speech was broadcasting, the royal guards were suddenly attacked by an unknown party in the outskirts of the imperial city, and were caught off guard.The two armies began their first hand-to-hand combat.

In the hours after the televised speech, one after another communication from the ground continuously spread the bad news to the ears of several nobles in Betsy Palace.

Army Mutiny, Air Force Mutiny...

The Imperial Chamber of Commerce and Industry announces its support for the Duke of Oran...

The exchange of fire quickly spread from the periphery of the imperial capital to the Champs Elysees Palace and the upper city.The royal guard was beaten back step by step.

The entire operation was swift, efficient, and admirably organized.

Everyone seems to have trained many times for this moment today. Even though the supreme leader, the Duke of Oran, was imprisoned by Rafael and his whereabouts were unknown, the members still did not panic and carried out their tasks step by step.

Obviously, someone quickly succeeded the Duke of Oran, giving orders behind the scenes and taking control of the overall situation.Perhaps this is also the confidence that the Duke of Oran can calmly step into Raphael's obvious trap.

"The central government building has been captured!"

"The Supreme Court is taken, Your Majesty!"

"Navy Mutiny, Your Majesty—"

"The revolutionary army is capturing the Champs Elysees..."

"Who?" Raphael's voice has completely changed.

The soldier who reported was stunned for a moment, and immediately corrected: "It's the rebels, Your Majesty. But they call themselves the 'Revolutionary Army'. They support the Duke of Oran. They control him..."

Winston gave his men a savage look.

"What do you call him?" Elsa demanded.

The soldier was so embarrassed that he had to say: "Antonio IV, Your Highness..."

If Felix was the usurper, the Duke of Oran would have been the heir to the throne.After the Duke of Oran ascended the throne, it was His Majesty Emperor Antonio IV of the Byron Empire.

Raphael let out a furious roar.He overturned a high table, smashed the enamel vase on the ground and shattered it, splashing flowers and water everywhere.

"Calm down, brother." Elsa said calmly with a look of disgust in the corner of her eyes, "You still hold the trump card of the Holy See Army in your hand. Let them toss it now. We will sit here peacefully , watch the scene of their disastrous defeat in the confrontation with the Holy See army, isn't it good?"

Raphael took a deep breath: "When will Leon arrive?"

"The duke said he was jumping through a wormhole. Obviously, he had received a tip-off and was rushing back." The Marquis of Winston said, "Even if he arrives early, it will not change anything, Your Majesty. No army can Can withstand the artillery fire of the Holy See Army. Especially the guide of light has been transferred away again..."

"Sir..." The adjutant winked at Winston.

Winston and Princess Elsa walked aside with the adjutant.

"I just received a report from Xilin." The adjutant lowered his voice, "Bishop Mitchell has left the control of the Holy See and is on his way here."

"Don't panic!" Winston immediately steadied Elsa, who had a sudden change of expression, "I came farther from Xilin, and by the time the bishop arrived, our battle had already ended. The Holy See Army can just send the Dark Sentinel and the Light Guide Captured separately."

"No power can defeat the Holy Lord..." Elsa murmured, walked to the window, and looked up at the warship shining like stars in the sky.

"The Holy Lord is our God, the most powerful force in heaven and earth. He can make people live forever, and he can also destroy a country in an instant. No one can resist his will..."

The change in the situation did appear at the moment when the two armies met.

At the same time that the army captured the imperial capital, a young colonel named Kent Hughes led an air force fleet and rushed towards the Betsy star ring, preparing to rescue their leader.

The Holy See Army, which had been disguised as the Royal Army, finally lifted its veil at this time, and dealt a fierce blow to the opponent.

The revolutionary army was caught off guard and suffered heavy losses for a while.

"It's the Holy See Army!"

"Why are the Holy See Army here?"

Fear spread rapidly among the soldiers.

Everyone was deeply impressed by the Holy See Army's heavy blow to the Atlanta Federation.That kind of advanced military force that is powerful enough to suppress everything can't help making the opponent terrified.

The Holy See Army is guarding the Betsy Star Ring, and the Revolutionary Army is still unable to get even half a step closer even if they attack with firepower.

Looking from Betsy Palace, the exchange of fire between the two armies was brilliantly intertwined, like a silent and grand fireworks display.

Princess Elsa walked into the prison room where the Duke of Oran was imprisoned under the white night fireworks.

"I'm sorry, the conditions here are limited." The Duke of Oran got up and gave the only chair in the room to the lady.

Elsa didn't sit down.She met the gaze of the Duke of Oran, and said, "I was sent by Raphael to persuade you to surrender, dear cousin. If you give up now, you can still get the treatment of exile. This is much better than Louis gone."

"You seem to have decided that I will fail." The Duke of Oran smiled.

Elsa said: "You probably don't know yet, both of us have already shown our cards. Do you think that after the mutiny of the army, we only have the royal guard and Winston's private army to use, Anthony? It's a pity the cell doesn't have windows, otherwise you'd be able to see the firefight overhead."

"The Holy See Army, right?" The corners of the Duke of Oran's lips deepened, "Yes, Elsa, I guessed it a long time ago. But, how many Holy See troops can be smuggled in because of his sneaky style? Thousands, three thousand? In terms of numbers, we still have the advantage."

Elsa pursed her lips and smiled.Her words and deeds have always been slightly reserved, but now such a charming smile adds to the gentleness of many women.

"That's the problem, Anthony." Elsa said, "The purpose of the Holy See Army is not to help us defeat you. They just use us to catch someone."

The smile disappeared from the Duke of Oran's face.

"Yes. I think you have guessed it." Elsa's eyes lit up, and her smile deepened, "Two thousand Holy See troops may not be able to withstand the full attack of your rebels, but capturing Leon alone is still a big deal." It's nothing to worry about. Even if the opponent is a Dark Sentinel. Without the assistance of the Light Guide, the Dark Sentinel is just a humanoid weapon!"

The Duke of Oran stared at Elsa coldly.

"So," Elsa looked at the time on the bracelet, "Leon is desperately rushing back, isn't he? He should be able to arrive in a short time. What Raphael means is that when Leon is After you catch it, the conditions he will offer you are completely different."

"I'm not just Leon's son." The Duke of Oran said.

"But only this son is your brainchild." Elsa hit the nail on the head.

"You still have a little time to think about it, cousin. We will transfer you to a prison cell with a view of the sky. You can watch how your eldest son was captured by the Holy See army."

The battle in the outer space of the star ring is in full swing.

As the revolutionary army continued to increase its troops, it finally withstood the extremely advanced artillery attacks of the Holy See Army.

Just when the two armies were at a stalemate, a black figure carrying a stream of fire came from nowhere, but like a giant meteorite shooting out, it blatantly rushed into the exchange of fire, killing both warships and machines in an instant. The armored soldiers bounced off.

With a sharp sword swiping down, a shuttle ship of the Holy See Army was chopped off in half!

The remnant of the battleship collided with the magnetic force field of the star ring and exploded into a cloud of mist.

The stimulated magnetic force field, energy flow, and layers of light blue light waves.

"Asura—"

Fanatical shouts erupt from the revolutionary army!

"The general is back!"

Asura hovered in the air, his huge body even surpassing a medium-sized battleship, pointing at the star ring protected by the Holy See army with a knife.

"Raphael." Leon's thick shout resounded over the entire Betsy Palace through the communication, "Get out and die!"