Chapter 761

Giles's worries soon became reality.

Not long after the military parade ended, King Rodney XVIII summoned his permanent envoy in Crystal Radiance to the Royal Palace and launched into a furious tirade, listing every instance of Giles's disrespect toward the Royal Family.

Without instructions from Grand Duke Greedy Wolf, the envoy could only silently endure the king's scolding. After finishing, Rodney XVIII suddenly demanded that Giles come to Crystal Radiance in person to confess his crimes.

The King's Secretary faithfully recorded the scene.

At the beginning, Giles's envoy, Patterson, slowly entered the Audience Hall with his head held high and an arrogant expression on his face.

After the "peace" between the Royal Family and Giles had been established, Giles had stationed Patterson in Crystal Radiance to handle communications with the Royal Family and other matters. Relying on Giles's power, Patterson had always shown this face in the Royal Capital.

Everyone knew that the Royal Family could do nothing to Giles. Although Giles could not do anything to the Royal Family either, many people saw the Royal Family's awkward position—despite supposedly being the superior party—as a defeat.

Inside the Audience Hall, ministers from the various departments of the Cabinet and the King's advisers stood in rows on either side. Patterson soon sensed something unusual. His sharp instincts quickly told him that everyone was looking at him sternly.

This is no way to treat a guest, Patterson complained inwardly. He had always regarded himself as a guest of Crystal Radiance, not a subject under the Kingdom's rule. He swore allegiance only to Grand Duke Giles.

As he drew closer, the shadow over him from the throne descended, and that stern, uncomfortable atmosphere grew even heavier.

Bang! A tremendous impact rang out through the Audience Hall. The Ceremonial Officer had slammed his staff