Chapter 630: Wangseong Invasion (1)
While reviewing the documents that had come from the government office, the 1st Queen tapped the desk lightly, letting out a hollow laugh.
“Except for Serlan, who has been caught by our weaknesses, all the ducal families have sided with them.”
Thanks to Count Artea and Count Newman joining forces in secret negotiations, most of the count families also promised their cooperation, and even those with little interest in politics have sided with them, trusting in the power of the Alrn and Kent families.
Now, the only cards left for her were the nobles she had long since secured in the palace, along with a few minor figures.
The Duke of Kurten’s decision to abandon his convictions and join the other side had been fatal. If that hadn't happened, things wouldn't have escalated this far.
“How troublesome.”
Despite the situation worsening, the 1st Queen wore a genuine smile on her face.
"While Prince Rene and Prince Arthur possess great abilities, even their talents alone would not make this possible."
“Personal abilities aside, they have no talent for factional fighting.”
"Lucy Alrn. If it weren't for that one person, I wouldn't be struggling like this."
It was Lucy Alrn who had persuaded the Duke of Kurten.
It was Lucy Alrn who had drawn the Duke of Burrow, who would have remained neutral, into this.