Spellcasting Gods

"Considering me? Ha! That's the funniest joke I've ever heard! When have you ever considered us? You just use us as tools to achieve your ambitions." The princess clearly erupted, ruthlessly exposing her father's hypocritical mask.

This was the first time she had ever been so angry in her life, and she also understood why none of her siblings thought this man was a good father.

“Darling, calm down. I am your father, how could I not think of my beloved daughter? It’s just that you children will inevitably go through a rebellious phase and cannot understand my good intentions. After all, there is nothing more important in this world than power and wealth, and everything I do is to help you obtain them.”

Harrison spoke with sincerity and his eyes revealed the kindness of a father.

Unfortunately, his acting skills did not fool the young princess, who merely gave a cold laugh and then turned and left alone.

Watching his daughter's receding figure, Harrison couldn't help but smile and sigh, "She's not the first child to defy my decisions, and I doubt she'll be the last. It's alright, I'm used to it. What do you think?"

“Your Majesty, you have indeed gone a bit too far this time. I think there is absolutely no need for a marriage alliance with Kerwin. He is not worthy of the noble royal bloodline, much less of the young and beautiful princess,” an older guard whispered his opinion.

"No, you don't understand. Kerwin is not as simple as you think. I have a feeling that the mysterious person he just mentioned must be extremely powerful. If we establish a friendship or even an alliance with him, we can become the supreme overlord of this continent. Just imagine, when I give the order, no country dares to disobey—what a glorious and magnificent achievement that would be!"

Harrison opened his arms, his eyes blazing with desire.

Like Kerwin, he was also an ambitious man through and through.

The only difference is that he was born into a royal family, possessing noble blood and the right of inheritance, so what he does will be no different from Kerwin's.

What's even more interesting is that, as time went on, he increasingly felt that Kerwin was practically another version of himself, and dealing with such a person gave this powerful monarch a strange sense of pleasure.

Although he found it difficult to describe his feelings, he thoroughly enjoyed the whole process, as if he were watching his younger self...

Chapter 1102 The Sudden Outburst of the Nobles (Part 1)

Marriages between top noble families are always a matter that attracts everyone's attention.

Because this means a new alliance, a disruption of the existing balance, and a redistribution of interests.

Especially for a monarch of such renown as Harrison, the news of his daughter's marriage was like a magnitude 12 earthquake, spreading rapidly throughout the surrounding countries.

Although it was only an engagement, the person to be married off to was the notorious tyrant Kerwin.

It should be noted that over 90% of the nobles disliked this guy who rose to power by disrupting the existing order and launching a rebellion, and they certainly didn't want their vassals to have similar thoughts.

Therefore, it was not accidental that Kerwin became the object of everyone's contempt and curses, but rather a form of suppression of challengers by existing vested interest groups.

Unfortunately, the challenger's strength was too great, so they dared not resort to force easily, merely offering verbal condemnation. The bolder ones at most secretly supported the resistance organization and created some chaos.

Apart from that, no one dared to truly provoke the tyrant's sensitive nerves, otherwise they would be the ones to suffer.

Interestingly, when the news reached the kingdom, Vilia did not panic like those so-called "high-ranking officials." Instead, he burst into laughter: "Hahahaha! He's afraid! He's actually afraid of me!"

"Fear?" A court nobleman frowned instinctively.

It goes without saying that he didn't understand why the queen on the throne was laughing, or what made him think that the damned traitor was afraid.

“That’s right!” Vilia nodded confidently. “Kerwin isn’t the kind of guy who would choose to ally with another ambitious person when he has the upper hand. On the contrary, his humble origins have made his foundation unstable, and he would never allow anyone to set foot on his territory unless absolutely necessary, let alone arrange a marriage. The Lion of Oros is no ordinary monarch; anyone who isn’t an idiot can sense his intense desire to become the overlord of the continent.”

"Your Majesty, I must remind you that if these two people were to marry, all our neighboring countries might turn hostile, leaving us isolated and helpless, both strategically and diplomatically," the court nobleman said solemnly, expressing his greatest fear.

After all, in his mind, the clashes between nations were essentially a combination of military power and diplomacy.

Although the kingdom's military strength is currently exceptionally powerful, even to the point of being unbelievable, if its diplomacy falls into a passive position, it will inevitably trigger an attack.

But Vilia didn't show any concern. She simply replied casually, "Isolated and helpless? No, you don't understand at all. They are the ones who are isolated and helpless."

"I don't understand what you mean..." The court nobles' eyes were filled with doubt and confusion.

Not only him, but almost everyone in the hall had the same reaction.

"Don't ask if you don't understand! That will make you look stupid! Remember, do what you're supposed to do. Let the Queen make important decisions herself." Isolte reprimanded the other party mercilessly.

"you……"

The court nobles were speechless, their faces turning red, but considering the powerful magical abilities of the old man before them, they ultimately refrained from uttering the insulting words in the second half of their statement.

But his restraint does not mean that the other party will also restrain themselves.

Isolde stood up and walked down the steps, a barely perceptible glint in her eyes.

next second!

The court nobles felt an indescribable sense of oppression, as if they were being stared at by a terrifying dragon. They immediately fell to their knees with a thud, their whole bodies trembling uncontrollably, screaming loudly, "Ahhhhh!! Help! Someone, please save me!"

"Hmph! What a cowardly idiot! Your Majesty, I think you should find a new advisor." A contemptuous smile appeared on the old man's face.

"Damn it! How dare you use magic on a nobleman in this sacred place?!"

Seeing his colleague being humiliated, another person immediately stood up to try to uphold the dignity and pride of the nobility.

Since the new queen ascended the throne, their status and power have been declining day by day. Now they only have the right to offer advice, and the dissatisfaction and resentment in their hearts are about to boil over.

If it weren't for the loss of their most reliable army, they would probably have already launched a rebellion, put the old king back on the throne, and restored the ideal state of co-rule by the royal family and the great nobles.

Of course, this idea can only remain in people's minds for now, and no one dares to actually put it into practice.

Moreover, even if they had such intentions, the old king would not agree, especially now that the kingdom is thriving and has begun to reverse its disadvantages, stepping onto the historical stage in a completely new way.

"Magic? What makes you think I used magic? Where's the evidence? False accusation is no small matter. I even have every reason to challenge you to a duel," Isolt threatened meaningfully.

He wasn't joking; he genuinely wanted to teach these nobles a lesson, to make them understand that times had changed, and that climbing to a high position now often required the efforts of several generations.

On the contrary, in this era of dramatic change, anyone with talent will quickly gain recognition and promotion.

Take the current kingdom as an example. In the war that broke out not long ago, a large number of civilian officers were promoted from the grassroots level, while noble sons who lacked ability and had only gained seniority were cruelly eliminated, causing many families to lose face.

Before long, these officers will gradually squeeze the living space of the nobles, thereby achieving the goal of centralizing power and completely controlling the entire country.

Vilia had read the book about how to centralize power and transform a country into a military empire, so he did not stop the old man from humiliating the nobles. He rested his chin on his hand and watched the show with great interest.

In contrast, every single noble in the hall felt a strong chill.

They are not fools; they understand how unfavorable their current situation is, and they also understand that this loss of power will become more and more serious as the Queen's reign continues.

Suddenly, the atmosphere became strange.

Although no other nobleman spoke, they all stood behind the court nobles, including many dukes.

Clearly, a sudden palace conflict erupted at this particular moment...

Chapter 1103 The Sudden Outburst of the Nobles (Part 2)

"What are you trying to do?" Isolt pursed his lips, his eyes flashing with a dangerous light.

In the past, faced with such a strong backlash from aristocratic forces, he would have definitely chosen to back down.

While most spellcasters are powerful, they are far from invincible. With enough elite cannon fodder, they can still exhaust the opponent's magic power by sheer numbers, eventually capturing or killing them.

But now, he no longer cares about numbers. If he wants, he can raze the entire city to the ground at any time, not to mention the few remaining guards and private armies of the nobles.

The only concern is how much negative impact killing so many nobles will have on the kingdom's rule.

The severe lack of qualified bureaucrats, in particular, has always been one of the world's biggest problems, requiring decades or even centuries to gradually establish a comprehensive training system.

Before this, nobles were irreplaceable, and only they could maintain the stability of a country and ensure that there would be no frequent riots and turmoil.

The nobles, who had long monopolized knowledge and power, were undoubtedly well aware of this, so for a long time they acted with impunity. Some powerful nobles were even able to usurp the throne and then use methods such as poisoning, marriage alliances, and other means to eventually put their descendants on the throne.

It can be said that in the inherent perception of the nobles, they are the true masters of this world, born noble and chosen ones, and even those temples with countless believers cannot truly threaten their status.

However, now that the Queen has begun to promote commoners, they have finally developed an unprecedented sense of crisis.

This sudden outburst is less a reflection of dissatisfaction with the current political environment and more a fear of the future, a fear that one day they will be replaced by a newly emerging class.

"What do we want? No! What do you want to do! From the day you entered the court, the kingdom has been bleeding. Countless noble families who shed their blood for this country have been humiliated and expelled, while those lowly people have stolen the positions that rightfully belonged to them. Is this fair? And just now, you even dared to defile the last dignity and honor of the nobility. We've had enough! If the kingdom no longer needs the support of the nobility, please say so directly, and we will leave on our own."

The court nobles standing in the middle of the hall undoubtedly felt the powerful force that had gathered together, and their whole demeanor immediately hardened. At the same time, they did not forget to cast their gazes at the young queen on the throne.

Clearly, his protest was ostensibly aimed at Isolde, but in reality, it was directly targeting Vilia, who supported all of this.

"Oh? Leave? You intend to give up your territory and titles? How many people are willing? Step forward and let me see." Vilia raised her finger and tapped the table lightly, her tone revealing not even the slightest bit of tension or panic.

Undoubtedly, faced with the pressure from the nobles, she had no intention of backing down. Instead, she wanted to take this opportunity to establish her authority, deal with a group of the most unruly individuals, and permanently strip them of their titles and territories.

Once these two things are lost, the nobility loses its foundation and can no longer be called nobility.

The first one or two generations might be able to maintain the dignity of the nobility by relying on various kinship ties, but before long they would gradually be excluded from the circle and become ordinary people.

With the Queen displaying an unprecedentedly tough stance, the nobles in the hall were suddenly caught in a dilemma.

On the one hand, they were unsure whether this was just a threat or genuine.

On the other hand, if it is true, should one give up the family business that has been built up by generations, or even dozens of generations, of ancestors?

Just as many nobles were hesitant to take the huge risk of further escalating the conflict, the court noble suddenly stepped forward, bowed slightly, and said righteously, "Your Majesty! I am willing! If you insist on supporting the push of the kingdom into an abyss of no return, please allow me and my family to leave."

"I'd love to!"

"Me too!"

“If the kingdom is still a kingdom of nobles, I would rather serve the monarch of another country.”

……

Immediately, at least a third of the people followed suit and clearly expressed their strong dissatisfaction, but the remaining two-thirds remained silent for the time being.

The dukes, in particular, who still held vast territories, simply watched the young queen who had come to power through a coup, wanting to see what choices she would make.

The question is whether to compromise with the nobles in exchange for national stability, or to choose to forcefully reclaim their territories, even if it leads to chaos and disorder in parts of the country.

As the saying goes, in such a perilous game, those who charge to the front are always the cannon fodder who are misled and manipulated, while the real mastermind always hides in the back, calmly observing the situation, and only personally intervenes when he is sure that he has a high chance of winning.

If they find that they cannot win, they will quickly adjust their strategy, either by reaching an agreement with their opponent or by surrendering under certain conditions, but they will never gamble their entire fortune and life.

Looking at the group of people before her who thought they outnumbered the monarch and could change his mind, Vilia smiled contemptuously and announced bluntly, "Very well! Then I, as the Queen, declare that your oath of allegiance to me is now void. I give you one month to hand over your territories and leave the kingdom."

"Wh...what?!" The leading court noble stared wide-eyed, completely unable to believe what he was hearing.

Not only him, but the previously noisy hall suddenly fell silent.

Shock!

fear!

despair!

Few people could believe that the Queen would so brazenly purge a third of the nobles from the palace.

Although these people generally did not hold high titles, their political influence was considerable, and many positions in the military were held by them for generations.

"What, didn't you hear me? Let me repeat myself. I, as Queen, declare that from this moment forward, your oaths of allegiance to me are void. I give you one month to pack your things, relinquish your titles and lands, and then go wherever you wish. But if anyone remains after a month, I will consider them a traitor." Vilia swept her gaze over the fascinating expressions on the faces of the nobles below the throne and issued her ultimatum without hesitation.