Chapter 631: Chapter 631: 629 Summon_1

“Colin Angler?”

Emperor Reinhardt frowned and said disdainfully, “Just a Count, how could he hinder my control over the North Territory?”

However, Queen Midela spoke solemnly:

“Your Majesty, you have been focusing on the Westland these days, and you may not know yet that there has been another dramatic change on the Sky Ice Plain.”

“Oh? Did this Colin Angler take troops to teach the Trolls another lesson?”

“It’s more than just a lesson. He led troops to break into the Troll King’s Castle, and even killed the Troll Emperor Okamoto Volkin, the White Wolf Witch King Squin, and the Northern Crown Prince Otto.”

“Holy Warrior Otto?”

“Exactly.”

Emperor Reinhardt drew a deep breath and finally changed his former contemptuous attitude.

He had to admit that Colin had not merely “taught the Trolls a lesson”, he had utterly broken the spine of the Troll Empire!

Queen Midela continued:

“Now, Colin Angler’s prestige in the North Territory has even eclipsed Duke St. Hilde! So, if you still regard him as just a fortunate lad engaged to the Northern Duke, you’re seriously mistaken.”

Emperor Reinhardt nodded solemnly, saying, “Thank goodness he didn’t come from a Holy Knight Family…”

Hearing this sigh, Queen Midela’s gaze flickered slightly.

Emperor Reinhardt didn’t notice the queen’s abnormality, and continued to ask on his own:

“So, how should I remove this obstacle? I’ve heard that he’s also arrived at the Storm Fortress, shall I see him….but you know, he once rejected my solicitation, it would probably be in vain. Perhaps I’d better find a reason to get rid of him!”

Upon hearing this, Queen Midela suddenly laughed very brightly, saying:

“Your Majesty, if you need a reason, I have just the one here.”

Emperor Reinhardt’s face lit up, he hurriedly asked, “What?”

Queen Midela coldly said, “For detaining the Royal Knight on his own and letting Garcia Saint Hilde go!”

The emperor raised an eyebrow and immediately burst into laughter, “Did he really dare to act so recklessly?”

“Why wouldn’t he? Never forget, Garcia is Vera’s biological father. How could Colin sit and watch him come to the Storm Fortress to seek death?”

A cold look came over Emperor Reinhardt’s eyes and he said through gritted teeth:

“Summon Colin Angler to see me at once!”

…

“His Majesty wants to see me now?”

“Yes, Lord Count.”

Colin hesitated for a moment before laughing, “Alright, let me change first.”

After saying so, he turned and went back into his room.

As he dressed in his count’s ceremonial attire, Colin pondered.

He had originally planned to learn more about the situation at the Storm Fortress and then decide how to break the deadlock, but he hadn’t expected the emperor to summon him so hastily.

This gave him a bad feeling.

Before learning that the three Holy Knights had been sent to the Storm Fortress, Colin’s plan was very simple.@@novelbin@@

The knight Erich, who Emperor Reinhardt had sent to take Marquis Garcia into custody, had already been secretly converted by Colin into a blood slave. Therefore, all that was required was for Knight Erich to act decisively to assassinate the emperor when he was unguarded after reporting back.

But that plan was clearly no longer feasible.

With three Holy Knights there and even if Emperor Reinhardt were dead, Colin would not be able to take control of the Imperial Allied Army, let alone save the Storm Fortress from the fate of being sacrificed.

Moreover, if Emperor Reinhardt were to die, technically, the highest ruler of the Glorious Empire before the inauguration of the new emperor would happen to be Queen Midela…

Colin felt that this woman might be even more dangerous.

However, precisely because Emperor Reinhardt couldn’t die right now, Colin came up with a bolder idea.

Perhaps Emperor Reinhardt could be the breakthrough.

After changing his clothes, Colin followed an attendant up to the top floor of the castle.

The guard at the entrance pushed open the massive wooden door, bowing as he said, “Count, His Majesty awaits you inside.”

Colin nodded and strode in.

The room inside was very spacious, its decor extravagant in every detail.

Walking on the thick wool carpet felt like treading on clouds.

Emperor Reinhardt was leaning casually on a sofa, alone, a glass of red wine in his hand. He watched Colin enter with a cold gaze.

Before Colin could approach and pay his respects, Emperor Reinhardt had already begun to speak.

“Count Angler, I hear you led your troops to conquer the Troll’s royal city? Slain the Troll Emperor, the White Wolf Witch King, and even the Troll’s Holy Warrior?”

“Yes, Your Majesty. All thanks to the guidance and protection of my Lord.” Colin said, bowing slightly with a humble attitude.

“Such a brilliant achievement, I must personally reward you!”

Without waiting for Colin’s refusal, Emperor Reinhardt continued:

“Colin Angler, are you willing to assume the role of Protector of the Glorious Empire and henceforth dedicate everything to the Empire’s honor?”

Colin’s heart jolted in surprise; he hadn’t expected Reinhardt’s blatant wooing right at the start.

The terms offered were exactly like the ones from the previous time at Oak Manor.

But since he had clearly rejected the offer last time, why would Reinhardt reiterate it?

Colin looked up at Reinhardt’s expressionless face, and suddenly understood –

This was not a persuasion, but Reinhardt’s last chance for him.

The last chance to submit to him.

It seemed that Reinhardt was rapidly running out of patience.

Furthermore, Colin speculated that if he refused again, what waited for him would be a merciless onslaught!

But the problem was, why exactly did Reinhardt treat him so relentlessly?

Seemingly seeing Colin’s hesitation and confusion, Reinhardt smiled coldly and spoke again:

“Colin Angler, where is my Imperial Forest Guard Captain, Knight Erich? And the Marquis Garcia he went to arrest?”

Colin’s heart lurched as he immediately understood Reinhardt’s attitude.

He already knew about this!

But who told him?

A name instantly flashed across Colin’s mind –

Midela Saint Hilde!

So, what was this woman up to?

“Colin Angler!” Emperor Reinhardt’s voice was stern, “I am giving you one last chance to submit to me! Otherwise, you can go to hell!”

Looking at Reinhardt glaring at him fiercely, Colin suddenly realized that it was now as if he and Reinhardt were both beasts forced into an arena.

The iron cage had been locked, and only one beast could get out alive.

Is this your plan, Midela Saint Hilde?

Colin clenched his fists, his mind racing.

Already having a bad feeling about this, when he came to meet Emperor Reinhardt this time, the Holy Warrior blood slave hid in the shadows.

Even if Reinhardt tried to kill him, Colin had a way to stop it, even to counterattack…

But Colin knew he couldn’t act impulsively; otherwise, he would fall into Midela’s trap.

To break this deadlock, he must first placate Emperor Reinhardt!

“Your Majesty, please listen to me…”

Colin was stunned as soon as he began to speak.

Because the Emperor Reinhardt before him suddenly started bleeding from all of his orifices!