Chapter 621 – Attitude Toward Magic
Chapter 621 – Attitude Towards Magic
The audience with the new king was over, and some of the lords from all over the world went back to their own territories, while others were going to stay in Jingyao for a while.
Inside the royal palace, Rodney XVIII gathered those courtiers who had great influence on the kingdom’s policies.
“Gentlemen, the first country to recognize the legitimate status of wizards has appeared, what impact might this have on the world? And how should we, Aldo, respond?”
Palace Prime Minister Rupert narrowed his eyes and looked at Paul Greiman, who was sitting across from him.
This young northwestern nobleman sat somewhat restrainedly next to Her Highness Catherine, probably a bit uncomfortable with the unfamiliar environment.
Gleiman’s appearance here made Rupert feel both a little surprised.
But after thinking about it, he felt that it was reasonable, he is Princess Catherine’s fiancé, the king out of respect let him attend this kind of high-level meeting should also be.
He glanced at Paul’s side of the Princess Catherine, his heart was flooded with a feeling of regret.
Catherine is he grew up watching, she is how outstanding a woman ah, but because of the exclusivity of the power to marry to the Northwest Bay.
If only she had been a man.
For the new king Rodney 18th, Rupert heart is some complaints, marrying a princess such a big thing even did not first discuss with their own class of old ministers.
Strictly speaking, Rodney 18th actually had discussed with them, and he was the one who looked for them together with Catherine.
But it was more like going through a process out of respect for the ministers.
The sophisticated Rupert could tell at a glance that the two siblings had already agreed privately, and judging by Catherine’s unenthusiastic attitude, it was definitely the king who had soft-pedaled his sister.
Later, Catherine called on the old ministers left behind by the previous king to affirm their position in a sincere manner, and asked them to serve their cousin single-mindedly and not to have other ideas.
Although there were many people who were not convinced in their hearts, at this current stage, for the time being, this was all that could be done.
“Your Majesty!” The first person to speak was Earl Walsh McGee.
“I think that the kingdom should immediately sever its official dealings with the Duchy of Eton. Not to mention that witches and magic have always had an evil image in the world’s mind, if we continue to be friendly with Eton, we will be under strong pressure from the Holy See.”
He glanced at the crowd and said, “I think all of you saw the performance of the clerical emissary at the audience, didn’t you? It was simply like thunderous anger.”
Many of those present nodded their heads in agreement to Earl McGee’s point of view.
“I disagree!”
Rupert looked towards Walsh Mackie and retorted, “If we cut off our official dealings with Eton based on that alone, wouldn’t Aldo become a vassal to the Holy See that follows in the same footsteps, and we are an independent nation.”
“And the Holy See hasn’t even begun to accuse us yet; panicking on our own side to curry favor with them would be a joke to other nations.”
Rupert had a very bad impression of Walsh McGee, and it was rumored that this Walsh McGee was one of the key pushers behind this princess’s engagement.
A villain who played with intrigue even appeared here.
But it couldn’t be helped, who let him be the one brought by the new king.
“As far as I know ……,” said Earl Adela, another person brought in by the new king outside, “there seems to be traces of witchcraft manipulation in the rebel army during the Jarls’ rebellion.”
He looked to the Minister of Intelligence, “Count Morin, am I right?”
Earl Morin nodded, “It is true that during that time there were many phenomena that we cannot explain with common sense.” Earl Adela said, “From this aspect, it seems that the wizards should be our enemies.”
When the crowd thought that he was about to state the same opinion as Earl McGee, he added, “But it seems to be greatly disadvantageous to us if we completely push this force against us.”
“What do you mean? Are we going to let our great kingdom make friends with magic?”
“No! I mean to make as few enemies as possible, especially some mysterious and unpredictable ones, at least until the immediate danger is solved.”
“According to what I just said, the wizards are already on Giles’ side.”
“How do you know all the wizards have run to him? Isn’t there a bunch more at Eaton’s?”
“It’s probably the same batch ……”
The crowd was in an uproar.
Rodney XVIII had a bit of a headache, and he glanced to the side, where his sister and brother-in-law-to-be were sitting upright, not saying a word.
“What do you think?” He asked Catherine and Paul.
Catherine slightly furrowed those beautiful eyebrows, “Lord Palace Minister is right, the independence of the kingdom should come first, and we must not rush to pander to the Holy See before our substantial interests are compromised.”
The king turned his gaze to Paul.
“Ahem!” Paul had wanted to remain a spectator the entire time, but since the king had asked, he had no choice but to speak up.
“Your Majesty, what kind of attitude to uphold towards witches and magic should be decided based on how this mysterious power can affect ordinary people in reality.”
“Eaton’s new policy provides us with a good sample to observe, perhaps you should send more people to learn about it.”
“Go and observe, go and count, go and summarize, no matter if this power will become our enemy or an aid in the future, we should have a full understanding of it beforehand.”
“Knowing the nature of magic may be difficult, but the appearance of magic is something that can be seen with the eyes, as well as the impact it can have on the lives of ordinary people in the absence of a ruler to suppress it.”
“It is extremely undesirable to engage in blind fear or blind pursuit of magic, not of the reality of it, but of the imagined magic, as we are doing now.”
“I think that with sufficient data covering most levels, you will come to a more correct conclusion, and the correct conclusion will help you make the right choice.”
Paul’s words opened Rodney XVIII’s mind.
Princess Catherine beside him also looked at Paul with surprise, and there was more softness in her gaze.
“From what you’re saying.” The king said, “It seems to be asking me to look at magic as a normal new thing.”
“Yes, existence is reasonable, and since it has already appeared and is no longer some kind of countryside weirdness, then it is a manifestation of the laws that operate in our world.”
“Okay! I’ve got an idea. Thank you, Paul.”
Slapping the table in front of him, Rodney XVIII tapped the table in front of him.
The crowd that was arguing immediately stopped and turned their attention to the king in unison.
(End of chapter)