At the same time, they noticed a crucial issue: the person speaking on behalf of the White Tiger Duke's Mansion was the Duke's Duchess. The White Tiger Duke himself had never shown his face.
Although the White Tiger Duke usually guarded the border, announcements were generally made only when he was home. Moreover, to avoid suspicion and the like, the Duke's Mansion usually waited several days after an incident before releasing any news.
There had been exceptions, but very few. Especially under such tense circumstances, it was hard not to suspect that something was going on behind the scenes.
Then there was the Imperial Palace, where the emperor himself had spoken. Although he usually made announcements unilaterally, in most cases he would first discuss things with his ministers. However, insiders knew that the only people who could truly discuss major strategies with him were those in the Worship Hall-most importantly, that particular person.
Stranger still, two Titled Douluos who never normally showed their faces had miraculously issued statements. How very odd...
The more they thought about it, the more frightened and worried they became. And so, a remarkable scene unfolded at the Star Luo Imperial Palace...
Early the next morning, not long after the news began to spread, crowds surrounded the Star Luo Imperial Palace. Anyone in the know could tell at a glance that they were ministers of the Star Luo Empire and the leaders of its great families, sects, and other powers.
Not long afterward, rumors spread that a contingent of troops had quietly entered Star Luo City, seemingly belonging to the White Tiger Duke... There were even rumors that the person from the Worship Hall had come to the Imperial Palace that same day...
Of course, over the following days, the entire Star Luo Empire fell completely