Chapter 567: Internal Division
The Habsburg members currently held moderate military positions within the army, infusing it with a martial spirit and attracting young people to enlist.
Neplon suggested that the matter could be put aside for the time being.
However, Howard couldn’t tolerate this response.
Slamming his hand on a birch wood table, he loudly ordered Golan, "Arrest them! Anyone who resists, take them into custody!"
Bosiden stepped forward and cautioned, "Your Majesty, please reconsider. Such action might be seen as persecution of the former royal family. On the continent, this is a serious matter. It’s better to avoid this approach if possible."
Grinding his teeth, Howard retorted, "I don’t want to do this either, but she, a Habsburg clan leader, dared to extend her reach into the castle of my vassal. She is at fault here."
Bosiden adjusted his collar, clearly uncomfortable in his new outfit, with the top button constricting his neck.
He suggested, "Let’s just send someone to reprimand Nora and let the matter rest. After all, the Habsburg family has been operating in Oli for hundreds of years. While their fall from power is in accordance with the rules, taking action against their civilian members could lead to controversy."
In response, Howard kicked the table, sending it rolling down the stairs with a thunderous noise.
His eyes reddening, he pointed at Golan and commanded, "Go! Do it now! Anyone who obstructs is opposing me!"
Golan, leading his men, was stopped outside the Habsburg family’s garden villa.