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"Father, it has been confirmed. Governor Fred and Prince Lexie are both dead!"

Upon hearing his son's report, Count Nicoll's face violently twitched.

The dim candlelight illuminated his sullen side profile, making him look somewhat terrifying.

Seeing that Count Nicoll did not respond for quite some time, Sir Barton could not help but speak again,

"Father, Duke St. Rands has already pledged allegiance to Colin Angler. I suspect Governor Fred was killed by him!

As such, we also need to change our stance as soon Ns possible. The power of the royal family is fading, and I fear the Empire's future will be dictated by the Northerners!"

Count Nicoll finally turned to face his son, his gaze somber, and said in a husky voice,

"Change our stance? How should we do it?"

Before Sir Barton could reply, Count Nicoll answered his own question,

"Don't forget, our family was originally supported by Colin Angler..."