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

After Ward Bailey said that.

Khorchin Bader and Polk Vick, who were standing nearby, were about to speak, but Ward Bailey stopped them with a look.

Shahar feigned an excited expression: "Really?"

Ward Bailey nodded: "Of course, I'll arrange it... But before that, I need to arrest you first. We'll leave the choice to the people..."

Shahar stopped resisting: "Fine! Since you've said so... as long as you give me a chance to speak, you can arrest me. But you need to keep your word."

After Shahar said that, Ward Bailey's lips curled into a cold smile, and he waved his hand.

The group then went and arrested Shahar.

Throughout the entire process, Shahar was very cooperative and did not utter a single word of resistance.

On the contrary, Rhys struggled and cursed them a few times before finally quieting down when a gun was pointed at him.

Despite Reese's performance...

However, Khorchin Bader and Polk Weike still noticed something amiss.

"Ward Bailey, why did you agree to him... Didn't you realize that it might be a Shahar plot?"

Ward Bailey sneered: "A trick? Didn't you see it? He's just inexplicably confident. He thinks that with his influence, he can still persuade the people."

Khorchin Bader said to Ward Bailey, "Persuade the people? It's not that easy. If he says that, he will definitely be despised by the people."

"The people of our Slavic Empire are not ordinary people; they admire the strong... they like the strong and despise the weak... Also, I will arrange for him to speak, and then arrange for some assassins. If he says anything else, we will send someone to assassinate him on the spot..."

"Of course, if he tries to persuade the people using the same methods he used to persuade us, it will definitely incite public outrage..."

“Once public outrage is aroused, our oligarchic alliance can openly take its place and gain the support of the people…” Ward Bailey said.

The other two oligarchs said with great delight, "Then aren't they giving us an advantage?"

Ward Bailey nodded: "That's right..."

"Then let's get right to it..."

...

Shahar and Rhys were taken to the dungeon inside the castle.

This dungeon was designed by Shahar himself and is extremely fortified.

After the two people were locked inside.

Shahar said to Ries, "Ries, you're quite composed...aren't you afraid?"

Rhys smiled and said to Shahar, "Father, I don't believe you're such a fool... You must have a purpose in doing this..."

Shahar lay down on a bed in a prison cell and then stretched comfortably.

"Tell me about it..."

Ries said, "Actually, they know that the people of Xiao are not easy to deal with. However, for their own interests, they will definitely not compromise, and they are even dreaming... They are trying to have the Illuminati rescue and help them... Therefore, these oligarchs each have their own troops."

"However, their forces are only enough to barely hold out against the Xiao Kingdom, and they don't want internal conflicts. Therefore, they need a pretext."

"And the reason you gave them is irresistible. After all, if the public hears you say this, their impression of you will collapse instantly, and their slander against you will be confirmed... Even if they risk that you might be involved in something shady, they will still let you do it..."

Shahar listened to Rhys's analysis and nodded in satisfaction: "Not bad, you've got some brains... So why do you think I did this...?"

Ries laughed and said, "That's even simpler. Those few oligarchs will definitely suffer a crushing defeat, and then the Slavic country is destined to fall... Once it falls, then it will prove that what you said is true!"

"Time and results will prove everything! When the time comes, you'll have saved them, and they'll be incredibly grateful to you. They'll see you as a savior... and naturally, they'll support you..."

Shahar laughed and said, "Look...look...this is the difference between my son and the children of those oligarchs..."

"If they had your brains, my plan would be incredibly difficult... But as it stands now... they're just a bunch of idiots..."

Ries said to Shahar, "The biggest uncertainty right now is whether what you've said will provoke attacks from extremists...and they might hurt you...I can't afford to see you suffer any harm..."

Shahar said to Rhys, "This is inevitable. Let's see if God will help me... It doesn't matter. If I die, you will definitely live... I personally supervised the construction of this dungeon. There are many secret passages here. They will definitely capture you and bring you in."

"If I don't come back alive, then you should leave through those tunnels. After that, all we need is for the Xiao Kingdom's army to invade this area. At that time, all you need to do is show your face, and you'll have everyone's support..."

Before Rhys could say anything, Shahar interrupted him, saying, "Alright... you don't need to waste your breath or be sentimental... besides, this is the worst-case scenario, and it might not even happen... let's leave it to fate."

Ries naturally understood what Shahar meant.

...

Ward, Bailey, and the other two oligarchs returned to their respective posts and began deploying troops toward the border.

On the other hand, he explained what Shahar wanted to do.

The conclusion they reached through their discussions was that Shahar should speak on his behalf.

For them, it's something that's entirely beneficial and has no drawbacks. If he dares to talk nonsense, they can just let the assassins lying in the shadows kill him.

Instead, they insisted that they must protect Shahar.

They decided that even if they were to execute Shahar, they would do so after defeating the Xiao Kingdom, and then execute him legitimately.

They could also rightfully take over the Slavic country.

After reaching a consensus, they released the message.

It is in the capital of the Slavic country.

Five days later, the time for Shahar's preaching arrived as scheduled.

The capital square of the entire Slavic country was packed with people.

After they brought Shahar here, his appearance caused a sensation.

When Shahar first started speaking, he really made those oligarchs nervous.

However, as Shahar followed their lead, he learned exactly what they were saying.

They could finally breathe a sigh of relief...

They then realized that their worries were unnecessary.

Shahar is a complete idiot...

Perhaps the years of comfort he had lived made him willing to enjoy life.

The effect on the scene was exactly the same as what Shahar and the oligarchs had imagined.

That was the complete collapse of Shahar.

The Slavs were utterly disappointed in Shahar, despite his teachings that he was acting in their best interests and that nothing would change as long as they lived.

However, due to the traitorous rhetoric spread by the oligarchs, these Slavic people had already accepted these statements with preconceived notions.

Therefore, no matter how much Shahar says, everyone thinks he is just making excuses.

The sound resounded throughout the entire square.

"Execute the traitor! Execute the traitor!"

"We do not accept a king who surrenders..."

Fortunately, nothing disgusting happened, and after Shahar finished speaking, the oligarchs all took him back.

At this very opportune moment, Ward Bailey ran out and began to soothe the situation.

"Fellow citizens, you know that our oligarchic alliance is all about fighting! I will definitely show them what we are capable of... We oligarchs stand with you. We will first drive back Xiao Guo and show Shahar that he is wrong. Then we will execute that traitor."

Ward Bailey's words immediately won everyone's support.

After listening to Ward Bailey and the others' words, Shahar, who had been taken away, couldn't stop smiling...