Chapter 570: Chapter 570: Dance Ball (Lower) _1

“Were you not on your way to Winterfell City? How come you have returned?”

Emperor Reinhardt looked at Queen Midela by his side and asked irritably.

Queen Midela sipped her champagne with a graceful smile on her face, unfazed by her husband’s bad temper. When she heard him, she simply replied:

“Originally, I just didn’t want to witness a disaster, but fortunately, someone stopped it in time. So, Your Majesty, you should thank Duke St. Gregorian.”

After many years of marriage, Queen Midela knew well how to provoke her husband easily.

Emperor Reinhardt gripped his wine cup so hard it creaked, as if it would burst the next second. But fortunately, after he took a few deep breaths, he did not lose his composure on the spot.

Queen Midela glanced at her husband and taunted, “Not bad, now you can control your own temper.”

Bang!

The wine cup finally exploded in Emperor Reinhardt’s hand.

The hall immediately fell silent. An attendant ran over hastily, intending to clean up the mess on the floor, but was halted by a growl:

“Get out!”

The attendant had no choice but to withdraw.

Emperor Reinhardt, with bloodshot eyes, swept a glance around, bellowing, “What are you looking at? Where’s the music? Carry on!”

Everyone else withdrew their gaze and dared not look any further.

As the music started again, the dancers in the hall continued to spin, pretending they hadn’t seen the scene just now.

A smirk of revengeful delight curved up the corners of Queen Midela’s mouth.

Facing Emperor Reinhardt’s deadly gaze, Queen Midela remained calm and changed the subject, saying,

“Are you planning to win over Colin Angler?”

Upon hearing this, Emperor Reinhardt temporarily suppressed his anger and replied coldly, “Yes. Do you see any problem with that?”

Queen Midela revealed a mocking smile. She didn’t tell him that Vera had actually awakened. Instead, she asked:

“Who advised you to use Sallya to seduce Colin?”

“So, what’s wrong with using her?” Emperor Reinhardt glanced at the queen and said, “In this way, we can win over Colin Angler, while sending a signal of goodwill to Lexie.”

Queen Midela scoffed, “Do you think Prince Lexie will accept your ‘goodwill’?”

“Why wouldn’t he?” Emperor Reinhardt sneered, “As long as he hears about Sallya’s engagement, he will definitely come to see me. By then, I will give him a chance for self-redemption.

With the impending invasion of the Orc Empire, as long as he is willing to go to the battlefield and make enough achievements, I can fully forgive his sins and even restore his nobility.”

Queen Midela looked at her husband with a peculiar gaze, “Do you truly think that Prince Lexie would swallow his past humiliation and serve you in order to seek your ‘forgiveness’?

He is a Holy Knight, not your servant!”

“So what if he is a Holy Knight?” Emperor Reinhardt gritted his teeth, “Don’t they have relatives? Don’t they have concerns? Don’t they age? Don’t they die?

They are also mortal!

And mortals are under my rule!

If Lexie does not accept my goodwill, let him continue to wander outside!

I’d love to see if he has what it takes to capture Mr. Ji and clear his own name.”

Queen Midela suddenly looked at him pitifully, shaking her head, “Reinhardt, you simply don’t understand how to rule.”

Emperor Reinhardt huffed angrily, confronting her head-on, “Midela, it’s you who does not know how to submit!

Don’t forget, your St. Hilde Family also pledged loyalty to me, but look what you all have done now?

And the Duke of St. Gregorian, St. Prowse, St. Rands, each and every one of you! Where is the knight’s steadfastness? Where is the semblance of vassals?”

Queen Midela sighed, suddenly feeling a wave of fatigue, no longer wanting to speak.

Even deep within, she began to question herself, why she repeatedly tried to persuade her husband, knowing well that he was an irremediable fool.

Upon seeing Queen Midela silent, Emperor Reinhardt felt victorious, thinking his words had stunned her, he said assuredly:

“Midela, if you want to regain my trust, persuade Colin Angler for me, tell him that as long as he agrees to marry Sallya, I can appoint him as the General Chief of Staff in the battle against the Orcs, fully responsible for devising war plans, reporting directly to me.

If his performance in this war satisfies me, I might even appoint him the Protector of the Empire!”

“Protector of the Empire? You’re finally being generous for once.” Queen Midela smiled faintly, then shook her head, “But unfortunately, Colin won’t be marrying Sallya.”

“Why?” Emperor Reinhardt furrowed his eyebrows, “Could it be he doesn’t like Sallya? Or is he worried about Prince Lexie?”

Queen Midela leaned in a bit closer, quietly revealing a secret: “Neither. It is because Vera has awakened.”

“What?”

Queen Midela enjoyed the shocked look on Emperor Reinhardt’s face, feeling a surge of satisfaction as she said:

“So, don’t get your hopes up, Colin Angler is still a vassal of the St. Hilde Family.”

Emperor Reinhardt’s face turned pale, his teeth clenched:

“Is that so? We’ll see about that!”

With that, Emperor Reinhardt left Queen Midela, and strode towards Colin.

“Count Angler, may I borrow your companion for a moment?”

Colin was taken aback, but he quickly smiled and said, “Of course, Your Majesty.”

Emperor Reinhardt promptly took Duke St. Gregorian to the dance floor, his face held a warm smile, but his words held no propriety:

“Deborah, I warn you, don’t set your sights on Colin Angler!”

As calm as ever, Duke St. Gregorian placed her left hand on Emperor Reinhardt’s shoulder, letting his arm encircle her waist, said:

“Your Majesty, I merely seek help from Count Angler, his military talent can help Westland avoid a catastrophe in the upcoming war.”

“You needn’t worry about that, I will arrange everything appropriately.” Emperor Reinhardt leaned in and whispered to Duke St. Gregorian, “But you should understand the meaning behind my words just now, so don’t cross the line!”

Duke St. Gregorian raised an eyebrow: “Your Majesty, are you threatening me?”

“No, I’m only advising you.” Emperor Reinhardt changed his tone, “Besides, can you guess the consequence if I were to tell Colin Angler your little secret?”

Upon hearing this, the smile on Duke St. Gregorian’s face instantly stiffened, and her eyes flashed a dangerous light.

Emperor Reinhardt quickly added: “Don’t be so tense, Duke St. Gregorian, what we want does not conflict, so why not cooperate?”

Duke St. Gregorian relaxed and glanced at the emperor with a meaningful look, said:

“Of course, I’ve always liked working together. Especially at this critical juncture, Your Majesty, I hope you support Westland a lot more!”

“I’d be delighted!” Emperor Reinhardt grinned smugly, began to move to the music, swirling around the center of the ballroom.

To the tuneful music, feeling a holy knight dancing under his guidance, Emperor Reinhardt squinted his eyes in delight.

At this moment, he felt as if he had regained control of everything.