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Chapter 110 Coup
Chapter 110 Coup
"At this crucial moment, which may be the last day of Eru's history, as the de facto ruler of Eru, I have decided to act recklessly—"
Oh no, this can't be called being willful; it's simply exercising the rights that Ellu already possesses.
Two of the three chiefs suddenly changed their expressions.
They vaguely sensed that Gunn was about to do something earth-shattering, and unease and worry swept over them.
As they looked at each other, they discovered that Ivila, the chief of Senjing, was leisurely sipping her sweet flower tea.
"Ivira, you—"
Ivira remained silent, only smiling.
Gunn's voice fell from mid-air.
"At this very moment, Erlu is conducting a surprise search of the Bamboo Moon Witches' private meeting places, the Witches' Mansion, and Kaphni's private estate, based on information he has accumulated over a long period of time."
After a long period of seriousness, his tone revealed an irrepressible smile.
"This operation covers the two crowns and the major ruling city-states, totaling 6 regions."
"The authorization for this action was personally signed by Gunn Palka."
As he spoke, he revealed a small, inconspicuous scroll from the pile of documents he carried with him.
They even thoughtfully prepared rubbings for others, and the stationed guards received the signal to circulate them in their confusion.
Kaphne, who should have had her deputy question her while she maintained her composure, could no longer remain calm in the face of this unexpected turn of events.
"Guen, you're absolutely insane!"
"Why is Ms. Kaphni so agitated by the reasonable and compliant exercise of the rights that Erlu already possesses?" Gunn explained, "Erlu has the right, when necessary, to conduct internal investigations on those who may be colluding with the Living Eclipse or joining the Black Mist without authorization from the Senate."
"The basis for the investigation is that both the Bewitching Raven and I suspect that the Bamboo Moon Witch has long been harboring and colluding with the Living Eclipse research forces, secretly researching controllable gods and demons."
"Where's the evidence!"
“No need,” Gunn said. “You can interpret this as Erlu abusing violence and authority. Since all the seat holders, including you, have raised questions, wouldn’t I be being attacked for nothing if I didn’t abuse it?”
The council elders, who had been listening in silence, erupted in uproar.
The chief on the stage watched Ivira slowly sipping her tea, and broke out in a cold sweat.
As the strategist and regulator of the Senate, the Chief Elder is far better able to grasp the key points than others.
Where will we get the manpower?
The total number of people in Elu is 137.
Apart from the regional managers, the remaining staff, who were short of money, were all stationed in the Kroro mines on the border between the two countries and have not yet left.
To simultaneously raid the area described by Gunn, a conservative estimate would require an operation force of a thousand people.
It's impossible to transfer 1000 mages or knights without the Senate noticing!
The council elders gradually came to their senses.
This completely unusual location and the mismatched manpower—a terrifying suspicion began to creep into my mind.
"Guen, what power did you borrow?!"
The floating Gunn remained silent, slowly drifting down to the ground. Clutching the chestnut wine bottle, he looked at Kaphni, who was anxiously searching for the stationed guards to retrieve the communication statue, with a half-smile.
Someone who was not part of the discussion took over the conversation.
"It's a Radiant Owl."
All eyes immediately locked onto the speaker, cold sweat pouring down their faces.
An even greater uproar erupted within the Senate.
Slatur Anze, who stood up to speak, enjoyed the attention he received and deliberately let his words create ripples before refraining from further remarks.
He silently enjoyed the astonishment of the crowd until he caught a glimpse of two chief elders slowly rising from a distance.
"The magicians of Yaoxiao and Anze are following Erlu's instructions to assist in the investigation of the Bamboo Moon Witch Society."
Kaphni finally found a way to counterattack.
She vehemently accused him: "Gunn is committing treason!"
The elders near the council chamber's exit had a keen sense of smell; they tried to open the door leading to the outside, only to be astonished to find—
"The council chamber has been sealed off by a magic array!"
"What?!"
The audience was making accusations, while those on stage were also questioning in hushed tones.
"I felt something was wrong from the moment Slatur was allowed to attend the hearing."
"Ivira, how many people actually know the truth? What exactly are you trying to do?!"
Ivila said calmly, "Don't be impatient. Since things have come to this, why don't we have some tea?"
"you----"
The words were on the tip of my tongue when a sudden feeling of powerlessness arose.
The two chiefs realized that this open conspiracy was unsolvable and could also predict the course of events to come.
Where will Solitz go from here?
Ivila finally voiced her opinion.
"Don't be so narrow-minded. What we should be concerned about is the future of all living beings in Nora. It's too pathetic to still be so fixated on the nation."
During the conversation among the three chiefs, Slatur walked to the center of the platform.
"Gentlemen, silence."
Knowing the treacherous nature of the situation, the council elders restrained their inner turmoil and painstakingly restored calm to the scene.
"The cooperation agreement between Onze and Soliz can be activated for the three urgent matters of gods and demons, living eclipse, and black mist."
"Just as the Radiant Owl is assisting in guarding the area, the Black Mist of the Scythe River is temporarily beyond the control of the Deer."
"Erlu is also using his extensive experience to assist the Radiant Owls in their fight against the still-distorted space of the Kroro Mine."
One of the council elders stood up and said, "Mutual assistance at the national level is the cornerstone of the Black Mist's joint fight against the Black Mist after its founding, but this does not mean that His Majesty Slatur can intervene in Solitz's internal affairs."
Slatur nodded: "I appreciate your composure and am happy to answer this question."
"First of all, at this particular moment, please allow me to express a view that you may not be able to accept."
"Solitz's Senate system was unable to effectively integrate administrative power, resulting in stagnation and waste, which frequently hampered outstanding talents such as Gunn and Crow."
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"Your Majesty, respect yourself!"
Slatur showed no sign of stopping.
"I acknowledge the achievements of the chief elders. They have excelled in certain areas, such as academics or combat capabilities, thus earning their recognition as capable and wise individuals among the elders."
"Their power is ultimately limited to individuals; below the Chief Elder lies the bloated and massive Senate, which connects various factions within Solitz."
"I don't see the necessity of this system. You've selected truly capable elites, yet you can't fully recognize them."
Trust them.
"The Senate system was more like a child's game played by the nobles."
"Surrounded by black mist, the apocalyptic moment of a hundred years ago could return at any moment."
"What we need is a more efficient, streamlined system, capable of quickly integrating all resources and uniting leaders at every stage—like me!"
Slatur's intentions are obvious.
"Is Anze going to start a national war?!"
Slatur remained unmoved: "In fact, although Nora's existing land is still vast, there is indeed no need for two countries to exist."
"The 400-year-long black fog has long since dissolved the concept of most countries and regions, and borders are open to each other with no barriers between them."
"I don't understand why we can't completely merge and concentrate all our strength."
"To deal with a crisis at the level of civilization's survival, if you don't realize the true value of 'efficiency' and 'elites,' then your level of understanding is indeed unworthy of being called elders."
"I am far wiser than any of you, so why not let me guide the opening of Nora's future?"
"Finally—where is the national war? Why do you all believe that the people of Solize are willing to take up arms against Onze?"
Kaphni gritted her teeth.
"Guen, you've let a wolf into the house for your own ambition! No wonder you're going on and on—you're stalling for time!"
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If everyone in the Senate doesn't realize that Gunn's grand plan also includes the current situation, then they've lived in vain.
Gunn didn't just break with the Bamboo Moon Witch Society; he chose a path that would break with the Senate of Solitz and its intricate system!
The fact that they were able to seal off the council chamber is enough to prove that at least half of the chief elders have already expressed their opinions.
An astonishing number.
They had secretly reached a consensus and had been supporters of the contingency plan for a long time.
Until Nanan threw out two heads and a corpse in Kren—the spark quickly spread like wildfire!
Under Slatur's control, his own decisions superseded those of the Senate, which was reduced to a mere advisory body.
What benefits did the chief elder gain that made him willing to give up his prestigious status as Solitz?
And—how did things get to this point?
Clearly, it all started when Nan'an killed three Bamboo Moon Witches!
"Regarding Lady Kaphni's Witch Club —"
Slatur smiled and waved, and the mage behind her tossed a communication statue to her.
"This statue has no communication blockade. You'd better make those witches who mistakenly believe that Elu dares not make a move give up their resistance, otherwise, in front of the Bamboo Moon Witch Association mansion on the outskirts of Twin Crown City."
Shortly after the meeting began, nearly a hundred Radiant Owls appeared, led by Elu.
The guards dared not easily stop them, and the procession quickly crossed the front yard and arrived at the mansion's main hall.
The witches residing in the mansion all appeared. "This is the mansion of the Bamboo Moon Witches' Guild. Trespassing is prohibited."
Returning from the Kroro mine, Erlu smiled and produced the action permit that Gunn had issued long ago.
"Elu is conducting a routine review of matters related to the Nightmare God."
The witches casually tossed aside their action permits.
"The guilty party is accusing us first? No one is allowed in until President Kaphni returns. Don't think we don't know what Ellu is up to; we will avenge Kren!"
"Obstructing Elu's actions is tantamount to colluding with Huoshi. Do you all know the consequences?"
"You still want to make a move?" the Bamboo Moon Witches mocked. "This is the Twin Crowns, not the border Kren where you can act with impunity. If you insist on taking action, according to the laws of Solitz, we have the right to eliminate the intruders."
The owls behind the deer all looked surprised and doubtful.
A scaly owl ignored the witches who were blocking its way and walked straight through the hall.
A chilling magical force surged from behind, striking him squarely in the back: "I told you to stop, are you deaf?!"
With a flash of cold light, the head of the Bamboo Moon Witch who was casting the spell flew high into the air, spraying hot blood onto the other people who were still stunned.
Seeing the witch who had attacked her head separated from her body, the others turned pale instantly.
"You dare to violate the Solitz Code!"
Another head fell to the ground with a "thud".
This time, it was the old man from Elu who made the move.
With swift and decisive action, their efficiency was no less than that of Nan'an.
"So this is what headhunting feels like—I'm starting to understand why the older generation likes this sport."
Howls and cries replaced the voices of doubt.
Amidst the chaotic commotion, Captain Yaoxiao, who was accompanying the team, commanded his men to severely injure the group of witches who had recently asked him "Dare you?"
The survivors lay prostrate on the ground, trembling, not daring to utter a single word—those who spoke out died quickly.
This group of people didn't hesitate for a second; they killed without hesitation. They were simply insane!
The leader of the owl squad was quite puzzled.
"Are the people of Solitz so brave? When Yaoxiao does things, not only witches, but even the great nobles must treat him with utmost respect."
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Elu sighed: "I remember the report said that I killed the person. Your Majesty wants to acquire Soliz, so you should be careful about what you do. The Radiant Owl can't just start a massacre as soon as it arrives—but I can."
The Angze owl held the Elu in high esteem.
Of the remaining 137 people, apart from the logistics officer Gunn and the newcomer Nan'an Suiyue, they were all battle-hardened elites. Their rich experience from dozens or even hundreds of trips to the depths of the black fog surpassed that of Nora.
Cat's Eye grew up listening to their stories, and so did Radiant Owl.
After being instructed by Erlu, the squad leader, who was quite popular among the Yaoxiao, nodded repeatedly, indicating that he had learned his lesson.
"From now on, everyone in Ellu will be our superiors, right?"
"I don't know, I'm following Boss Gunn's instructions—what, you guys really want someone to take your place?"
"Rob?" The owl squad leader shook his head repeatedly. "The people of Erlu are here. We'll just step aside—whoever has the ability to lead us against the Black Mist should take over. Fighting the Black Mist is the highest priority. Any path that goes against it will be considered a defiance of Angze's supreme will!"
"Did Your Majesty Slatu say this too?"
"Of course, His Majesty Slatur also said that the capable should be in charge, and he can dismiss the incompetent in the Senate at will. He is much more assertive than your Solitz."
The old man from Elu couldn't help but fall into deep thought.
Listen—it's definitely more efficient than Solitz.