Deposed Crown Prince: After three years of service on the frontier, the entire court knelt and begge

Because Morgana is right, that is indeed the case.

Since the death of that bishop, their current Illuminati is no longer the same Illuminati.

He knew perfectly well that his current subservience to the current ruler was simply a way to survive.

Just then, Morgana said to Viktor King, "Viktor King, we've crossed paths before in some way... I know what you were like before... so I know very well... you need my help..."

Viktor King was taken aback when he heard Morgana's words, then looked at her with a deep gaze...

But he just looked at Morgana without answering.

Morgana picked up the earthenware pot on the table, poured some brownish liquid into two rough porcelain bowls, and pushed one bowl towards Viktor King: "This is water boiled with wild hawthorn; it can relieve fatigue. Please try some."

Victor King didn't touch the bowl of water, but frowned and asked, "What exactly do you want to tell me? Stop beating around the bush." ​​"Fine, let's get straight to the point."

Morgana picked up her bowl, took a sip, and then slowly asked, "Do you think your Illuminati's president still believes you?"

Upon hearing Morgana's words, Viktor King paused, his eyes darkening. "Given my identity and my position, she trusts me, and naturally she trusts me too. The fact that you refugees escaped this time was just an accident. If I just explain to you all, I believe she will understand me..."

"An accident?" Morgana chuckled, a hint of mockery in her eyes!

"You know, the plan your guild leader gave you before was practically to surround us... Even if we had wings, there was no way we could escape without any casualties... If we hadn't received your accurate plan... otherwise, it would have been extremely difficult for us to execute... or rather, it would have been impossible, you know..."

After hearing Morgana's words, Viktor King nodded and then said, "Of course...it's quite obvious that there's already a mole within the Illuminati..."

Morgana said to Victor King, "Vice President Victor, this plan is only known to you, your president, and Sean Aurelius. Even Ed White isn't entirely clear about it... Strictly speaking, only you, Sean Aurelius, and your president know about it..."

"Now, Sean Aurelius is a favorite of your guild leader, and he has earned his complete trust... So, if you say he leaked the information, I'm afraid no one will believe you..."

"As for your president, she couldn't possibly be the one who leaked the information."

Upon hearing Morgana's words, Viktor King's expression turned extremely grim...

Seeing this, Morgana continued slowly, "So the only one who leaked the information is you..."

At this moment, Victor King did not follow Morgana's line of thought. Instead, he looked sharply at Morgana and asked, "How did you know?"

After hearing Viktor King's words, Morgana smiled and said, "Do you really think I have divine assistance... With so many people with me, how could I possibly slip away unnoticed under your nose if you hadn't clearly identified the ambush points?"

In fact, Morgana's words at this point were almost an explicit implication.

After hearing Morgana say this, Viktor King was about to open his mouth to speak...

However, before he could speak, Morgana interrupted him.

"You know perfectly well what's going on in your heart, don't you? Why ask when you already know the answer?"

Of all the people you know, you're the only remaining suspect. Sean Aurelius is now President Nie Bing's most trusted right-hand man, almost always following his advice. His strategies have made Alliance City thrive and allowed Sion Capo to establish a firm foothold in Britain, making him a highly successful figure.

Do you think the president would suspect him?

Viktor King's face was extremely grim...

“So…” Morgana’s voice lowered, but carried an even stronger sense of oppression!

"In your society's eyes, the evidence is irrefutable. Hundreds of thousands of people vanished into thin air within your inescapable net; the core scout unit responsible for the blockade and disseminating false intelligence collectively 'defected'... Vice President Viktor, how do you think your president will view this? Will she believe it's a series of unbelievable coincidences, or will she prefer to believe... that this is your deliberate betrayal and revenge against the current authority, Viktor King, the former president of the Western Society?"

“I didn’t!” Victor King practically roared, veins throbbing on his forehead!

"I have never had any disloyalty to the Illuminati... to the new president! Didn't you admit it yourself? It's that guy Sean Aurelius... I will tell the president the truth... to her..."

His explanations sounded weak and ineffective under Morgana's all-knowing gaze, and his voice grew softer and softer with each passing moment...

The more he talked, the less certain he became...

To be honest, he himself didn't believe his own explanations.

Morgana's smile widened as she watched him deflate like a punctured balloon.

“You’re a smart man. You know I’m willing to listen to you, even to tell you that Sean Aurelius is one of us… because we have our own reasons… We know that no matter what you do, your chairman won’t believe you… That’s our confidence…”

Seeing Viktor King's ashen face, Morgana continued, "Viktor King, to be honest, I didn't want to get involved... I just wanted you to fend for yourself... But Mr. Xiao Ce told me that we just have different positions."

"Furthermore, Mr. Xiao Ce also mentioned to me that we can actually unite everyone who can be united..."

He said he was willing to give you a chance... as long as you support our ideals, we can abandon all our previous prejudices...

“I know you may look down on me... but look at your own situation, Viktor King. Let me analyze the possibilities for you after you go back to report.”

Seeing that he didn't seem inclined to speak, Morgana continued calmly, "First, your guild leader's thunderous wrath. Your failure not only allowed the target to escape, but also caused the Illuminati to lose face in front of the Western nobles and the upcoming monarchs of various countries, exposing the huge internal rifts and the stupidity and incompetence of its execution."

"You must understand, your Illuminati's mission now is to build a Western alliance... and she must demonstrate their capabilities..."

Morgana then turned to Victor King and asked, "Victor, have you heard about Horton and Moros?"

Viktor Jin nodded, his face ashen. This was something Nie Bing had presented as a typical, glorious event...

So, although he was lying in ambush within the British Empire, they were aware of this...

Morgana continued, “You know perfectly well what happened to Horton and Moros. What did Sion Capo show with those two beast corpses with human heads sewn on? It was that those who obey me prosper, and those who defy me perish! To consolidate her newly established authority and to intimidate those Western nobles and the Twelve Families who already harbored ulterior motives, the Illuminati needed a ‘sacrifice’ to demonstrate her iron fist and the unquestionable will of the Illuminati.”

Unfortunately, Vice President Victor, you are the perfect sacrifice, substantial enough and 'conclusive' in the evidence. Do you think she'll listen if you go back and explain?

No, she'll only see that your 'betrayal' caused her plans to fail and her prestige to be damaged. At best, you'll be stripped of all power and property and thrown into a dark dungeon. More likely, like Horton, you'll be accused of 'colluding with rebels' and publicly executed, or even... let you experience the 'glory' of having your body pieced together on some kind of beast, as a warning to others!

Your family, your island, your accumulated wealth—all will vanish in an instant, confiscated by the Illuminati. The purpose is simply to give those who are about to be bound together a warning…

Viktor King's breathing became heavy, and his body swayed slightly. The scene Morgana described was so real, like a cold knife pressed against his throat.

But Morgana's words didn't stop at that moment...

"Secondly, if you go back now, Sean Aurelius will definitely take advantage of your misfortune... You should know why... I promised Jack I wouldn't kill you, and I won't kill you either. We keep our word... Because we know very well that we don't even need to lift a finger... You should have witnessed Sean's abilities... Even if you accuse Sean, as your guild leader's new favorite... do you think they'll believe you? Remember, this plan was proposed by Sean himself..."

Victor King closed his eyes, and Sean's young and intelligent face appeared in his mind.

That reconciliation banquet, that seemingly sincere "let bygones be bygones," now seems filled with chilling calculations in retrospect.

He certainly underestimated the young man; no, he never truly understood him.

To his utter surprise, Sean Aurelius was actually in league with Morgana...

Coming to his senses, he realized that what had happened at the dock earlier—his initial suspicions were correct, they were right...

It's a pity... he didn't seize that opportunity...

Even if he regrets it to the core now, it's no use...

Morgana's voice continued to echo in his ears: "Thirdly, when the tree falls, the monkeys scatter; you'll definitely end up being abandoned by everyone..."

"The guards you bring may be loyal, but how long can their loyalty last in the face of the absolute power of the Illuminati army and the Iron Legion?"

When your new president declares you a traitor and issues a kill order, how many people would risk their own and their families' lives for a traitor?

Look at those British nobles. Sion Capor and Atie demonstrated their power briefly, and they obediently handed over their heirs and private armies. You think you have more backbone than them?

Or is your personal guard more powerful than the private armies of those nobles?

"Victor King, you've managed the West for years. Besides your trusted confidants, who else can you truly rely on? The Illuminati's home territories have already been purged and reorganized by your new leader, and the remaining forces in the West will only obey the orders of the Alliance City. You are now completely alone!"

Viktor King felt his blood slowly growing cold as he plummeted from the heights. He knew all too well what was happening...

Morgana's analysis was like peeling an onion, layer by layer revealing all his possible paths to survival, until only despair remained... endless despair...

He opened his eyes, bloodshot, his voice hoarse: "You...you said all this just to make me despair? And then what? Join forces with you...exiles?"

Morgana seemed to sneer as she listened to Viktor King's words.

Viktor King saw Morgana's expression, his brow furrowed, and his voice grew even colder before he said, "Ms. Morgana, what's wrong? What are you laughing at? Do you think I'm ridiculous?"

When Morgana heard Viktor King say this, she neither confirmed nor denied it.

He then said, "Despair...? This news isn't enough to make you despair... Anyway, we've come this far with you now... there's no need for us to keep hiding anything..."

"First, let me correct something you said... that is, the term 'exiles' you used is inappropriate. Our ultimate goal is a Free Federation, unifying the Western world's political systems, and then connecting with East Asia... becoming a true global village. We want to eliminate war across the entire planet, share resources and benefits, and develop technology together..."

Now it was Victor King's turn to show a disdainful smile: "You believe that?"

Morgana saw Viktor King's sneer and a disdainful expression appeared on her face...

He then said, "I believe it, we believe it! East Asia has already succeeded, and it's operating exactly according to his philosophy..."

"Alright, it's too early to tell you all this now... Instead, I'll tell you a secret that will leave you in despair... So, do you want to hear it?"

Morgana stopped mid-sentence, keeping everyone in suspense.

Viktor King naturally nodded curiously, indicating that he wanted to know.

Seeing this, Morgana smiled and said, "Do you know the true identities of those Sean Aurelius people next to Nie Bing?"