Chapter: 826

The Count asked if the emperor was really sick. But there was no way a healthy young emperor suddenly fell ill.

That, of course, is suspicious.

‘Is it okay if I tell this person the details of the situation?’

This man was favorable to Astelle from the beginning and had a relationship with her mother. But she wasn’t close enough to him to open everything up.

“It can be cured,” Astelle said with a calm look. “I’ll just say that for now. Please trust me.”

“Hmm… … .”

Conflict flashed across the Count’s serious face.

‘Is this not enough?’

This man was very loyal to the Emperor.

He was very kind to Astelle, but it seems that he was not kind enough to do her favor in such a suspicious situation.

Just as Astelle was about to say something else, the Count gently nodded his head.

“Alright.”

“Will you?”

“As a subject, I only act according to the rules that have been set.”

Count Ecklen replied as if reassuring Astelle.

“If His Majesty falls ill, the rule is that the Crown Prince inherits the throne and the Empress acts as regent. His Majesty the Emperor clearly said so.”

“His Majesty said that?”

It was the first time I heard it.

“His Majesty called me right after the Crown Prince’s coronation. He told me to put the safety of Your Majesty the Empress and His Highness the Crown Prince first in case of an emergency.”

“… … .”

Astelle looked at the Count blankly.

Did Kaizen give such an order?

Astelle hastily composed her thoughts. Now is not the time to be immersed in emotions.

“What troops are the closest?”

“The Knights of Lanberg was sent to the north. And on the south side is the Knights of Rosewood.”