Defying the Fate of Beheading-Chapter 506 - 282: Origin of the Troll, Louis’s Confusion

Chapter 506: Chapter 282: Origin of the Troll, Louis’s Confusion

The scene was silent.

Duke Prime Minister brought up the matter they least wanted to face, which was the reckless decision to go to war. Once there was no room for maneuver, the residents of the west would inevitably face the wrath of the Giant Demon tribe firsthand.

By that time, even if they didn’t want to fight, the national fury would drive Tunisia forward on the chariot of war.

Ken Williams sighed and said, "It’s not necessarily about starting a war, but who can bear the consequences."

"For the power of ’Ninos’ Wrath’ to rise to its peak and affect the entire Giant Plain, the four Ducal Families need to each activate the ’key.’"

"Only then can the sweeping wind and thunder truly rise to a level threatening to a Demigod, but once activated to this extent, there’s no turning back."

"If the opponent’s willingness to negotiate is just a facade, we must find a way to ensure that after they tear up the peace agreement, we still have time to restart the key."

"Do you have any suggestions on how to stop them?"

Ken Williams said calmly.

Duke Prime Minister looked at him deeply and said in a solemn voice, "If I can provide a reasonable solution, I ask Williams to restrain their desire to start a war."

The Williams faction, known for their tougher stance on war, looked down, unsure how to respond.

Then Ken Williams suddenly spoke:

"If you can do it, I’ll keep my people in check."

The Williams faction’s nobles were stunned for a moment until someone grasped the implication and angrily slammed the table:

"Duke, you..."

"What’s wrong with me?"

Ken Williams said calmly, "Unless you come up with a solution? If you can offer a solution, I will consider it."

"Otherwise..."

His icy gaze swept across the surrounding nobles, who all lowered their heads, just as he said, no one dared to take responsibility for this matter.

Past factional conflicts also needed to make concessions when faced with such a significant issue.

—Provided that Duke Prime Minister indeed proposed a sufficiently suitable solution.

Duke Prime Minister took a deep breath and said, "Give me a team, and I’ll go to the Giant Demon Tribe."

Everyone was briefly stunned, then greatly surprised.

This was indeed theoretically the best solution.

The empire’s nominally first person at the political scene personally going to the Giant Demon Tribe to seek answers.

First, as Tunisia’s nominally second most powerful political figure, going to the Giant Demon Tribe had already shown enough respect.

Second, as a neutral figure, Duke Prime Minister could arguably speak more easily on the side of the Giant Demon Tribe.

If it were someone from the Williams faction going, not only might peace negotiations not be considered, they might even hasten the conflict.

Someone turned their eyes to Duke Prime Minister: "Duke, are you really going?"

"I know some of you are willing to go, but I’m the most suitable."

He smiled calmly.

Some frowned, some showed mocking smiles, but others sighed and said no more.

Yet, a Marquis from the Williams faction spoke up:

"Although I know it’s unpleasant to say this now, what if they still don’t listen?"

Duke Prime Minister turned to him with a strange look, as if seeing something out of place at the wrong occasion.

"Do I need to teach you how to handle such situations? Hit them as soon as they show their heads!"

The atmosphere in the room eased slightly.

Ken Williams directly interjected, "Let’s proceed to vote."

Duke Williams unhesitatingly cast his weightier vote in favor of Duke Prime Minister’s position.

Supporting Duke Prime Minister, Duke Guderian and the nobles from the civilian faction also stood by him.

The neutral nobles initially had no reaction, but after their representative, Duke Bruce, cast a vote in favor, they slowly began to do the same.

On the contrary, the dovish Duke Slode from the noble faction cast a vote against in front of everyone.

The scene erupted into an uproar.

Obviously, the situation had already fully tilted in favor of Duke Prime Minister.

Historically, despite having different political visions with Duke Prime Minister, Duke Slode would likely have voted in favor in cases where a more suitable peace proposal was evident.

Yet now, with the situation determined, casting a vote against was merely being vexatious.

For a moment, the nobles under Duke Slode’s faction felt their votes growing scorching hot.

On such significant matters, casting a vote against with the situation set would likely lead to criticism from outsiders.

Not following the leader’s directive seemed a bit too conspicuous.

After much hesitation, the nobles in Duke Slode’s faction split into three groups.

Some decided to follow the Duke and vote against.

Others felt the voting was meaningless now and directly cast votes in favor.

But the majority chose to abstain.

At this moment, Duke Slode suddenly looked at the Williams faction’s seat and said:

"If you find it difficult, you can also choose to abstain."

This suggestion struck a chord with the Williams faction’s nobles who felt caught in a dilemma.

But Ken Williams suddenly said:

"What’s the point of abstaining? What the Williams faction wants is to express its thoughts and stance."

"Don’t forget, according to the ’Noble Council Dispute Case Voting Law,’ if the number of abstentions reaches a certain level, the meeting can be adjourned."

"Even the dimmest among you should know that military matters are urgent and allow no hesitation."