Chapter 192: IF ROUTE; Princess Defense (3)
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The Emperor was furious. He was originally known for being uninterested in the national affairs of Habsburg and spending all of his time drinking in a detached palace.
However, it seems he had become enraged because his daily routine was almost threatened. He would very rarely summon the Lord Chamberlain and the High Steward to his detached palace. According to the rumors, he shouted “How dare you try to bring harm upon this royal body!” and threw a clock at them.
I don’t know if I should say he’s petty or deplorable. It’s quite impressive that an amazing person like Elizabeth was born from a father like that.
Nonetheless, the Emperor was the Emperor. The ladies-in-waiting and the royal guard moved quickly in order to avoid the Emperor’s wrath. They got in contact with the influential successor candidates as a part of this.
The Emperor’s wrath and a competition to succeed the throne. The palace quickly entered into a state of panic.
If another day were to pass like this, then the ministers would’ve probably gotten involved as well. The empire itself would’ve been shaken violently. However, the incident went down a path which no one could’ve possibly predicted.
“This so-called intruder in this incident is an individual whom I am sponsoring.”
Johanna von Habsburg dropped a bombshell.