For most people, Grand Duke Fernando's assassination was not something worth much attention. After all, the assassination of senior figures in various countries was hardly big news in this era. Moreover, the Sasha Alliance had not immediately protested to the Duchy of Seth afterward, instead remaining silent. The conflict between the old emperor and Grand Duke Fernando had been brewing for years, and there were even rumors that the old emperor was quite pleased with Grand Duke Fernando's death.
For that very reason, some believed the old emperor might not actually attack the Duchy of Seth. At most, he would issue a few token protests and condemnations, and the matter might simply blow over.
But those with access to real intelligence knew full well that things were not so simple.
Only a few days after Grand Duke Fernando's assassination, President Lemon of Francis personally traveled to the Olucci Empire to meet Emperor Nicholas II. Lemon's visit was no spur-of-the-moment decision. The Olucci Empire's domestic political situation was unstable as well. Its dynasty had already lasted three hundred years, and naturally faced all the difficulties that inevitably arose in a dynasty's twilight years.
Lemon had gone to confirm that Nicholas II could still keep the domestic situation under control. Otherwise, if war really broke out and the Olucci Empire imploded, Francis would be screwed.
Political affairs like these were not something Li Wei needed to worry about, however. Instead, he paid more attention to developments on each country's supernatural side.
The corpses Li Wei had brought back had also provided the Empire with considerable intelligence. After all, anyone who had appeared at Green Shade Castle that night had to be a core member of their country's supernatural forces. Following those leads would inevitably uncover traces of their activities.
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