That Is Not Your Mother, But A Doll
Hearing Reina’s words, Joseph’s face instantly stiffened.
In the entire Empire, the last person he wanted to confront was Reina.
Not to mention that the Noel Family behind her controlled half of the Empire’s vital arteries; one could even say that the Noel Family choosing to settle in the Empire was actually an honor for the Empire.
Because money was universally applicable everywhere.
Furthermore, Reina herself was a high-level Magician, and her status in magic was in no way inferior to other famous Magicians.
So, no matter who he offended, he was unwilling to offend Reina.
Reina didn’t mince words either. She played the recording of yesterday’s battle and the dialogue in front of everyone.
The Demon Scorpion continuously killed the Royal Knights, while simultaneously taunting and even admitting to his actions, provoking Ronny, the Royal Knight, into roaring with anger.
However, with Henry’s help, the Demon Scorpion was quickly defeated.
At the same time, Henry’s performance surprised everyone.
Wasn’t it said that Henry completely lacked magical power? Then what was the magic he was using?
Lore stared at the events in the Record Crystal Ball, his gaze gradually deepening.
And Joseph’s face grew increasingly livid.
The existence of this Crystal Ball was essentially a slap in his face.
It proved that everything the Demon Scorpion said earlier was completely deceptive, and his own deductions were entirely wrong!
Only after the content of the Crystal Ball had completely finished did Reina put it away, a cold smile curling at the corner of her mouth as she looked at Joseph with an unfriendly expression.
“Your Majesty, your rashness nearly killed my student. I fail to understand why you are so eager for my student to die. Is it because he has touched upon your interests?”
“Reina, I warn you to watch your words!” Joseph couldn’t bear Reina’s sarcasm, his expression furious.
But Reina took a step forward, and a pressure descended upon Joseph’s head, pressing him down onto his throne!
At this moment, he looked as ridiculous as a clown, utterly disheveled.
Everyone present looked at him with accusatory eyes, seemingly ready to place all the blame on him.
Fear surged over him like a tide, filling Joseph with terror.
He found that he seemed to have completely lost control of the situation.
Why wouldn’t these people listen to him? Why did they all have to contradict him?
He was clearly the King, so why were they speaking up for a Castoff?
Wasn’t his status nobler than Henry’s?
Joseph’s hands trembled uncontrollably, and even his breathing became somewhat rapid.
Suddenly, a hand rested on the back of his. Selina, who had been silent until now, spoke up.
“Why do you all insist on challenging His Majesty the King’s bottom line? Is it because no matter what he does, he can never compare to Empress Eliana?”
Selina’s statement was like a huge rock thrown into water, creating massive ripples. In truth, everyone tacitly acknowledged this, but no one had ever said it outright.
Everyone knew that the Empire’s current development was largely due to living off the foundation laid by Empress Eliana.
Reina stared intently at the woman on the platform, sensing something was very wrong with her. There was a detestable aura about her.
Ignoring the disgusted looks from everyone, Selina boldly sat on Joseph’s lap. She nestled her head against his chest and wrapped her arms around his neck.
“Your Majesty, you see? No one supports you. Only I can understand your thoughts.” Her hand gently traced Joseph’s face, her eyes filled only with his reflection.
Joseph was deeply captivated by her gaze.
At his moment of greatest panic, it was Selina who had appeared and saved him.
When no one else trusted him, it was she who resolutely chose to believe in him.
At this moment, Selina instantly occupied the highest position in his heart.
He held Selina tightly, as if clutching his last lifeline.
The House Retainers below the platform frowned deeply upon seeing this scene.
For His Majesty the King to behave in such a lust-blinded manner in public… It must be that woman on the platform who had bewitched him!
“Your Majesty, you cannot marry her! Such a person is unfit to become the Empress!”
“That’s right! Your Majesty, please reconsider!”
Joseph’s body trembled, his emotions stirred up by the House Retainers’ words. Why did they have to deny the one person who supported him?
Was he really so incompetent in their eyes?
Why, why couldn’t they just obey him?!
“Silence, all of you be silent!” Joseph grew increasingly enraged.
But Selina reached out a hand to stop his words. She slowly stood up and looked at the House Retainer who opposed her becoming Empress.
“If this can help His Majesty the King, then I can leave.”
“No… Selina, you cannot go! What will I do if you leave?”
“But if I don’t leave, they will never acknowledge you.” Selina’s eyes were full of pity, as if she was willing to sacrifice anything for Joseph.
Her humble gaze finally pushed Joseph over the edge!
Having lost all reason, Joseph was determined to protect Selina and ultimately make her his wife, no matter the cost!
His eyes were bloodshot, and a dark aura emanated from him!
He pointed at the House Retainer, his voice filled with killing intent!
“Kill him! I want him dead!”
As soon as the words fell, a black shadow flew out from behind the throne.
The shadow held a curved blade, poised to strike the House Retainer’s head.
Reina’s expression darkened, and she raised her hand to cast a Magic Shield.
But another figure had appeared the moment the shadow emerged.
The two figures intertwined, their weapons clashing and sending sparks flying!
The terrified House Retainer stared at the scene before him, collapsing weakly to the ground.
But when he clearly saw the person who had blocked the blade for him, he couldn’t help but exclaim.
“Your Royal Highness the Princess!”
Jessica firmly blocked the opponent’s curved blade, then forcefully pushed it back.
The black shadow landed smoothly beside Joseph, guarding him like a protector.
But when everyone clearly saw that face, they unanimously cried out the name!
“Isn’t that Empress Eliana?”
“Didn’t she die already? Why is she here?”
“Look, her joints seem to be those of a doll, not a human body.”
Jessica stared at that familiar face before her and was instantly stunned.
The face she had longed for day and night was now appearing before her in this manner.
“Mother…”
She subconsciously stepped forward, but a hand grabbed her wrist.
Jessica turned her head.
Henry stood behind her, though she didn’t know when he had arrived.
Henry shook his head at Jessica, a trace of a sigh in his voice.
“That is just a doll, it is not your mother…”