Chapter 258
While they were traveling back to the city, Joe thought and hummed, "I wonder how much credit would I get for capturing this commander . Maybe I will be exempted from attending the Institute . "
Pouring water on his thoughts, Alise laughed an spoke, "Well they would still not let you leave the Institute even if you achieved a national achievement . You should submit to your fate . "
There was quite a commotion after Joe and Alisa bought back Endo to the city headquarters,
Watching the carriage, one of Joe's mates asked, "Looking at your big carriage . It seems you got a big catch while you went to the sea . " Only when he came near did he realize that something was different .
Joe shook his head and spoke, "No, While I was out at sea, we caught hold of an enemy general who was on a run . This time it isn't easy to go out fishing since the battle has just finished so we were only enjoying at the beach . "
Joe's mate shook his head and spoke, "Damn, isn't this guy Endo, the enemy general? Heavens have no eyes, a lazy slacker like you got hold of this guy . "
After arriving at the headquarters, It was Blake who immediately welcomed, it looked like he was already informed that Joe got hold of Endo when he was out at sea .
Looking at all the people and their gazes, Joe understood and spoke, "It seems the cat is already out of the bag . That guy Endo is in the carriage, you can take him . "
Looking at Joe's dejected expression, Blake spoke, "Don't worry, you will be rewarded handsomely for this achievement . Tell me what do you want?"
Unsure if Blake was joking or not, Joe asked him to be sure, "Are you sure?"
It was then Alisa who came near Blake and whispered in his ear . Hearing this Blake was shaken and before Joe could speak, he spoke, "I take that back . You will be rewarded as per the protocols and by the ministers at the Administrative Headquarters . "
Just as Joe was filled with joy and was about to speak up . All his happiness was squashed .
Blake sighed with relief as if he had dodged a bullet . He thought, 'So, he is Joe . I guess his luck is still good . '
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Currently at Imperial court . A lot of Ministers were arguing with each other after the introduction of Mana-restoring pills and the battle results at the North-eastern seas .
After watching the big hubbub on mana-restoring pills, One of the ministers from Felix's camp smiled and spoke in front of the Law ministers, "I would like to appeal to Law minister because of the personal enmity of Prince Hector, today we are facing this day where we forced one of the new lords to rebel . Because of his sudden rise in status and wealth, he created a lot of enmities . I would like to propose a suggestion if I may?
One of the political ministers nodded his head and asked him to continue,
Nodding he continued, "Why don't we remove Prince Hector from his position of the crown prince . The way he creates problems almost every single day I fear for the future of the kingdom and we covering up his back every single time . Already Lord John has created Mana-restoring pills which will have a very big impact in the future . If we had treated him fairly we wouldn't be facing this problem nor would we have scramble like other countries to get in the good books of Lord John . Conversely, we would be having a thriving industry both in defense and other areas . Or at least we can seize his assets in the south which are related to Magic metals . This will teach him a good lesson and make him fear the consequences of messing up with Lords . "
One of Norman's minister spoke, "How dare you . Don't you know if we indulged with that count his influence would only get bigger and it would eventually create a problem? And from the way he hid his magical cannons and how he offered his Ballistas, it reeks of conspiracy and his high ambitions . "
Felix's minister smiled and asked, "What sort of conspiracy . "
The minister spoke, "Conspiracy of baiting the Royal to attack him so that he can rebel . From the start, he had ambitions of creating his own kingdom . I don't think anyone of you in the room is naive to think that he suddenly was able to produce such a large amount of those cannons and their ammunition which were far more superior than the ballistas . They were clearly planning and conducting tests in secret all for their plan to rebel . Who knows how long would they have hidden these weapons if not for his fued with Fjord . . . . "
Felix's minister smiled and spoke, "And who started his fued with Fjord Laguna in the first place? Prince Hector . To get back to Lord John for his previous fued Prince Hector conspired to kill Lord Evan and then set Duke Fjord and Lord John against each other . His plan was quite marvelous to be honest as he didn't even need to lift a finger and cause a war between lords . "
The minister roared after hearing the accusation, "Slanderous, just because some random person says that Prince Hector conspired to kill Prince Evan doesn't mean it is true . You also have to remember that Lord John and Lord Evan previously had a fued and hence the conflict started between them . You should know about the ghosts and his master Vlad, who has a vast number of assassins under him . Unless there is any evidence Prince Hector can't take the blame for Lord Evan's death . "
Felix's minister smiled and spoke, "Hmph . . . everyone knows, whether you like it or not . Fjord's have already investigated and hence they sent a letter of inquiry . You think they are fools to have sent an inquiry without any evidence or confirmation from their end . We may as well move to the topic of Lord Antonio and Lord Mendez . I am sure all of you know that Baron Mendez is accusing Prince Hector of the conspiracy which was done by Antonio a few months ago . What do you have to say about that?"
Currently, Count Casey was in the imperial city and was already prepared . He smiled as he heard that the subject was shifting to Lord Antonio and Lord Mendez .
A lot of ministers agreed and were gossiping about Lord Mendez's accusation .
Prince Hector's minister smiled and answered, "All of you are forgetting one important detail . From our sources, we got to know that Baron Mendez was rescued by Count John's men when they invaded Dolores . Currently, Baron Mendez's domain is still under the supervision of that rebel and guise of Black Death . So all of these factors are natural to influence Baron Mendez by that cunning count . I am sure Baron Mendez feels burdened since he was rescued by Count John and hence he is doing his bidding . I implore all of you men to think wisely . Currently, We at the Northern-domain have acquired a lot of lands, Our catch includes, exotic monster meat, elemental Metals, Silver Mines, Gold mines and other important mines . "
A lot of people understood why the minister spoke of this . He was warning as well as giving out a way for those who supported him .