The Northern Alliance's Peaceful Liberation (5)

June 6th, Prime Minister's Residence, Secret Room Number One

"Gentlemen, the other man's reply has arrived. See for yourselves!" (Talleyrand)

After receiving the documents from the Prime Minister, Lutis and his companion immediately huddled together and quickly scanned the contents of the letter.

Before long, bursts of excited laughter echoed from the Secret Room.

"Ha ha"

"Ha ha"

"Great! That's wonderful! (Lutis)"

"It's not just good, it's like heaven has granted our wish!" (Krisha)

Seeing the two men's excitement, the Prime Minister spoke up at the opportune moment, "Gentlemen, now that the timing, location, and popular support are all on our side, shouldn't we finalize the details of our operation?"

Upon hearing this suggestion, Lutis and his companion nodded vigorously.

"Prime Minister Talleyrand is right, we should have a serious discussion about this!"

The moment Lutis finished speaking, Talleyrand laid out a map of the Auriel City on the table.

"Gentlemen, here is my plan: four days from now, you will lead your troops into the Auriel City under the pretext of discussing joint defense. I will meet with you then and report this news to Pallet, luring him into the embassy. Once he enters the embassy, you will immediately launch an attack and kill him. At the same time, I will mobilize my forces to attack the royal palace and purge the royal family and the pro-war faction."

Upon hearing the Prime Minister's plan, Lutis and his companion nodded in satisfaction.

"This plan is good, but some details still need to be adjusted. (Krisha)"

"Yes! That's right! (Lutis)"

"Oh? I wonder what Your Majesties find a problem with?" (Talleyrand)

"First, regarding our entry into the Auriel City, should we arrive separately or at the same time? (Krisha)"

"And... (Lutis)"

For the next fifteen minutes, the three of them had a detailed discussion on the details of the operation. Only after they could find no further flaws did Lutis and his companion leave the Secret Room satisfied.

After seeing the two off, the Prime Minister rested for a few minutes before sending someone to invite the second group of guests.

Shortly afterward, the members of the pro-peace faction, who had gathered under the Prime Minister's protection, arrived here.

Once everyone was seated, the Prime Minister held up the document in his hand and said, "Gentlemen, this is the reply from the person in question. Please take a look!"

The prime minister handed the document to the person next to him, then sat down and quietly savored the red tea in front of him.

Six or seven minutes later, the document that had been passed from the right side circled around and returned to the prime minister from the left side.

"Gentlemen, you have all seen that man's reply. What are your thoughts now?" (Talleyrand)

Upon hearing the Prime Minister's question, everyone exchanged glances, but no one spoke.

Just as the atmosphere was about to freeze, a loud voice rang out from the conference table.

"Prime Minister, what's there to think about? Just take action!"

Looking at the ' Brown Bear ' standing up beside him, Talleyrand chuckled twice, but said nothing.

Seeing this, the pale- Pale Scholar sitting at the lower right stood up and said, "Old Black, have you considered the consequences of taking direct action?"

"That guy has already agreed to our conditions. If we don't act soon, he'll definitely think we're deceiving him. Do you think we'll even be able to leave with a whole corpse then?" (Old Black)

"Of course we should take action, but we need to prepare an action plan in advance; we can't just act recklessly!" (The Pale Scholar)

The moment the Pale Scholar finished speaking, applause rang out in the Secret Room.

"Slap slap"

"Heh! Marquis Helsi is right. We must take action, but not recklessly. That's why I've summoned you all here today. (Talleyrand)"

Upon hearing the Prime Minister's words, the Pale Scholar, Marquis Helsi, hurriedly asked, "Prime Minister, have you already prepared an action plan?"

Talleyrand nodded approvingly, then said, "Heh! As expected of my strategist, you guessed my thoughts so quickly!"

"Oh dear! Prime Minister, since you've already come up with a plan, why don't you just tell us? Why make us guess?" (Old Black)

Faced with the questioning from his top henchman, Talleyrand shook his head speechlessly, and then recounted the plan that the three of them had just devised.

"Ugh! This is such a hassle!" (Old Black)

Hearing Old Black's complaints, Talleyrand didn't indulge him this time. Instead, he said sternly, "Motechkov, whatever opinions you have about this plan, swallow them and complete it meticulously. Otherwise, I know you, but the family law in my hand and His Majesty the King's sword don't!"

Looking at the stern-faced prime minister, Motechkov (Old Black) shrank back and nodded vigorously.

After dealing with the stubborn Old Black, the Prime Minister's gaze swept over the others at the conference table.

"I was saying that to Motechkov, but also to all of you!"

The moment Talleyrand finished speaking, everyone sitting on either side of the conference table stood up and shouted, "We obey the Prime Minister's command!"

"Alright! Go and prepare!"

"Yes!"

June Number Seven, afternoon, Prime Minister's Residence, Secret Room Number Two

"How is it, (Talleyrand)?"

"Reporting to Master, from last night until now, only one person has left the area of activity. (Black Iron Mask)"

"Who is it? (Talleyrand)"

"It's Marquis Helsi! (Black Iron Mask)"

"Heh! You've really kept it well hidden!" (Talleyrand)

"Master, should we get rid of him? (Purple Mask)"

"No rush, he's still useful, but we need to keep a close watch on him 24/7!" (Talleyrand)

"Understood, I'll do it right away!" (Black Iron Mask)

After the man in the Black Iron Mask left, Talleyrand handed several letters to the man in the Purple Mask.

"This is the actual action plan; you must deliver it to the designated location immediately."

"Yes!"

June 10th, the eve of the operation, the Prime Minister's residence, Secret Room Number Two.

Looking at his other self across from him, Talleyrand let out a satisfied laugh.

"Hehe! Perfect! Absolutely perfect!"

"Thank you for the compliment, Master!" (Purple Mask)

As soon as the two finished speaking, a buzzing sound came from the corridor, and soon after, the Black Iron Mask walked into the Secret Room.

"Master, all preparations are complete, and Lutis and the others are about to enter the city."

Upon hearing the words of the Black Iron Mask, Talleyrand covered his face with a golden mask and then said coldly, "Very well! Let's get moving!"

"Yes, sir!" (Purple Mask, 'Prime Minister,' Black Iron Mask)

After speaking, everyone left the Secret Room.

Auriel Palace, the King's Bedchamber

"Your Majesty, all Imperial Guard are in position, and the Azure Elephant and White Gull legions set off three days ago and are expected to arrive in two hours. (Defense Minister)"

"Your Majesty, the Queen and all the Prince and Princess have departed and will soon arrive at a safe location. (Finance Minister)"

"Your Majesty, the palace and all important institutions are now equipped with traps and mechanisms. We await the Rebel Army' entry, and then we can wipe them out in one fell swoop!" (Agriculture Minister)

"Your Majesty, I have already made contact with the warlike nobles of Kaelum and Veronica. As soon as we make our move, they will immediately launch a rebellion within their own countries and seize control of the kingdom." (Home Minister)

After listening to the reports from his ministers, Pallet nodded and said, "Haha! Well done!"

"Thank you for your praise, Your Majesty!" (The ministers)

Just then, a report came from outside the palace, instantly putting everyone on edge.

"Your Majesty, the garrison at the North Gate reports that two detachments are advancing towards the North Gate and will arrive in about half an hour."

"Okay, you can go now!"

"Yes!"

Twenty minutes ago, at the Royal Palace Martial Arts Arena

His Majesty the King, having changed his brocade robes into golden armor, slowly rode a white steed into the training ground.

Upon seeing this, the Defense Minister, who had been waiting for a long time, immediately rode up to meet him.

After the meeting, the Defense Minister said worriedly, "Your Majesty, this trip is too risky. You should stay here and wait for news!"

"Now that the traitor Talleyrand has been executed, the remaining small fry can't cause any big trouble, so..."

As he was speaking, His Majesty the King suddenly stopped, his expression grave.

"His Majesty?"

"His Majesty?"

Upon hearing the Defense Minister's call, Pallet looked up, his face grim, and said, "This is terrible! Helsi has been exposed!"

"Your Majesty, are you saying... this is a trap? (Defense Minister)"

"That's right, it's a trap, and a huge trap targeting me, Lutis, Krisha!" (Pallet)

"Your Majesty, I can understand that the traitor Talleyrand wants to deal with you, but you said he wants to... wants to..."

Looking at the dumbfounded Defense Minister, Pallet shook his head and said, "Lier, don't forget, if we three are eliminated, he will be the only one left who can become the governor of the Northern Province!"

"Your Majesty, you mean he wants to... (Lier)?"

"Heh! I'm afraid it's not that he wanted to do it, but that someone made him do it! (Pallet)"

After His Majesty the King's guidance, a name came to mind for the Defense Minister.

"But that person hasn't shown up at all!" (Lier)

"Given that person's abilities, such a trivial matter could have been handled with a single document; why bother coming in person?" (Pallet)

"Your Majesty, what should we do now?"

Upon hearing the Defense Minister's words, Pallet pondered for a few minutes, then leaned close to his ear and said, "Later, go find two people and have them change into our clothes. Then go and inform the Home Minister and the others that the plan has been changed to..." (Hmph! Don't expect me to tell you something this important right now!)

"Your Majesty, I understand. I will take care of it immediately!"

Watching the Defense Minister's retreating figure, Pallet sighed and said, "Hopefully we can still make it, otherwise we'll be in big trouble!"