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

Viktor King declined outright.

Moreover, it was based on sound reasoning and evidence...

The four cardinal council members were momentarily speechless: "Then who do you think would be suitable..."

Just then, Victor King spoke to the four cardinal council members, saying, "I think Ed White is more suitable."

Edwyane, who hadn't spoken initially, didn't want to engage in the conversation. However, after Victor King spoke, Edwyane had already guessed that Victor King would say that.

The fourth council member simply maintained a curious expression: "Oh?"

Victor King smiled at the four cardinal council members and then said, "First of all, Chairman Ed White previously advocated for attacking East Asia, so he has connections with the Lannister family. Moreover, they both believe that the disastrous defeat in the East Asian naval battles is a sin against us in the Western world... Therefore, the two of them are now joining forces to resist... as a way of atoneing for their sins... I think they are the best candidates..."

Seeing this, Ed White retorted sharply, "Victor King, what you're saying is going too far. What do you mean we're the sinners of the entire West? While we certainly caused losses, those losses were borne by ourselves... We didn't ask you to bear any losses... Therefore, the losses from this naval battle are our own responsibility..."

"Furthermore, because of this naval battle, the Lannister patriarch did not offer us any assistance... They have many complaints about us, and it was because of the East Asian naval battle I led that they suffered losses. So, do you think they can still acknowledge these losses? Do they still dare to trust me?"

The fourth council member said calmly, "So, you mean you can't do this either..."

Ed White, standing nearby, remained wary after hearing the Fourth Cardinal's words and said, "It's not that I can't do it, but rather, I'm not good at it... So, I think it's better for Chairman Victor King to do it. This is essentially a Western matter, and the Western Illuminati is still under Chairman Victor King's jurisdiction..."

Upon hearing Ed White's words, the fourth council member chuckled and said, "This is truly unusual... You were all fighting over it before, but now you're deferring to each other... It's quite surprising..."

"However, don't think you're the only ones who know your little schemes..."

After hearing what the Fourth Councilor said, the two men looked slightly embarrassed, but neither said anything more nor responded...

At that moment, the four cardinals looked at the two without saying a word.

"Alright, since none of you are willing, then among the twelve family patriarchs, is there anyone among you who is willing? This is actually an opportunity for you..."

Although the four council members said that, for everyone else...

This is a hot potato.

They knew both presidents well; if both presidents were to completely disregard this matter...

Then there's no profit to be made.

The heads of these twelve families all lowered their heads.

The four councilors looked at these people, their eyes, revealed through their masks, filled with disdain and disappointment...

Xiao Ce, standing to the side, finally understood why the four council directors had sought him out.

These people nowadays are all about calculating profits and losses...

They won't do anything that doesn't benefit them.

Just like the fall of Lingas, their first thought was that the Illuminati had been proven wrong.

It has nothing to do with them...

Moreover, even if it expands outwards, the only one to suffer is the British Empire.

They also suffered losses directly related to them.

As the saying goes, you won't know the pain until you're hit on the head...

Therefore, they all chose to become the silent majority.

"Fine, so this is how you dominate the entire Western Illuminati? Is this your attitude? Silence is golden?"

After listening to everyone's words, the fourth councilor still spoke with slight displeasure.

None of these people spoke.

They had all reached a tacit understanding that no one would be the first to take the lead.

Therefore, they all tacitly refrained from blaming each other.

The reason I didn't criticize the other party is quite simple.

I'm just afraid of getting myself into trouble.

Because at this point, whoever goes first is most likely to be the first to suffer...

Their ulterior motives were to wait until the first person suffered a loss before offering help...

Seeing that no one spoke, the Fourth Pivot took his seat and tapped the table with one hand in a very regular manner.

The entire atmosphere became extremely eerie...

The four council members remained silent, and neither did anyone on their side...

They're just having a test of willpower right now...

More than ten minutes later, these people still maintained their composure.

They held their tongues, and no one spoke.

However, Xiao Ce was still not quite sure what kind of restrictions they would place on these people.

Simply put, Xiao Ce had no idea why these people would listen to the people from the headquarters.

Judging from the situation here, it seems that the leaders at the headquarters don't have that much control over these people...

That's why this situation occurred.

Of course, these were also things Xiao Ce was considering.

Xiao Ce didn't really understand this organization, and even Fak didn't really understand it.

However, at least he can be an observer now, so he doesn't have to think too much.

This strange and bizarre situation lasted for a full half hour.

The four council members stood up and said, "Very well! Since you all have your own thoughts and calculations and are unwilling to speak... if you are unwilling to speak, then I will have to speak..."

"I'll designate who's in charge, and everyone else will have to cooperate... Is there a problem with that?"

I thought these people would raise objections.

However, these people all agreed, which suggests...

It still has some deterrent effect on them.

As for what kind of deterrent it was, Xiao Ce couldn't figure it out yet...

However, these people have all agreed so far.

Seeing that these people had agreed, the fourth councilor said directly, "Very good. Since no one has any objections, I will make the decision."

"You cannot object to the people I have chosen... So, I'm giving you one last chance... You should all think it over carefully."

After hearing what the Fourth Cardinal said, everyone nodded and said, "No problem, Grand Master, you make the decision."

Everyone agreed very readily.

However, although they readily agreed verbally, they changed their tune after the four council members looked at them.

They couldn't help but lower their heads.

After seeing them lower their heads, the fourth councilor still smiled coldly to himself.

Everyone present was scanned.

Finally, the four council members turned their attention to Yin Pan'er.

In fact, Xiao Ce had already guessed this.

However, he felt that the four council members would not be so direct.

However, it is clear that this fourth councilor is just that direct.

After glancing at Yin Pan'er, the four council members spoke directly, "Since neither Victor King nor Ed White are willing, and neither are the patriarchs of your twelve families..."

"Then let's just not choose from among you all..."

"Let's choose Yin Pan'er. Acting Secretary Yin's abilities are undeniable! This way, there will be no bias... I hereby appoint Yin Pan'er as the Commander-in-Chief of the Suppression Alliance, by the General Assembly. In all matters concerning the suppression of the rebellion, all members of the Illuminati will be under Yin Pan'er's command. No one may refuse! If anyone disobeys Yin Pan'er's orders, she has the authority to deal with them..."

"Simply put, his power is equivalent to mine. Or you could say he's our Privy Council's representative, that's one way to understand it..."

These words surprised everyone present.

The first thing I didn't expect was that the commander-in-chief would be Yin Pan'er.

The second thing is that I didn't expect the Four-President Council to give Yin Pan'er so much power.

However, most of them were only briefly surprised before returning to normal.

The reason is simple: most of them believe that this thing cannot be accomplished.

After all, since Yin Pan'er is Ed White's agent, having Yin Pan'er do it is equivalent to letting Ed White enjoy the power without having to take the blame.

As expected, after the fourth councilor spoke, Viktor King noticed that everyone's expressions turned strange.

Viktor King spoke first, saying, "Fourth Councilor, I'm afraid this is inappropriate."

Upon hearing Viktor King's words, the fourth council member was not surprised and immediately said, "Inappropriate? What's inappropriate..."

Victor King smiled at the four councilors and said, "Because Yin Pan'er is Ed White's agent, in a sense, she's on Ed White's side... If Yin Pan'er were to become the commander-in-chief, then she would undoubtedly be listening to Ed White. If they win, that's fine, but if they lose, Ed White will likely disappear without a trace... So, from any perspective, this is inappropriate..."

Upon hearing what Victor King said, the four councilors were not in a hurry to speak, but instead looked at Ed White.

Seeing that Ed White also had something to say, Victor King spoke up directly, saying, "Ed White, do you also have objections?"

Ed White was quick-witted and directly echoed Victor King's words: "That's right, that's exactly what Chairman Victor King is worried about... After all, Yin Pan'er is my representative, even now that she's the Commander-in-Chief, and even the Fourth Cardinal, your representative. Our relationship is still very good..."

"Even if Yin Pan'er and I have no private interaction, if Yin Pan'er gives any orders, Chairman Victor King will assume it's my doing... If we win, that's fine... but if we lose, it has nothing to do with me, so why make me take the blame... Isn't this just an undeserved disaster for me...?"

After listening to their conversation, Xiao Ce couldn't help but smile bitterly.

These two old foxes are really something; they've managed to point out what's in their favor from their different perspectives.

While they were talking to each other, Yin Pan'er was already full of confidence.

Because before Xiao Ce came, he had secretly told him what to do if this situation occurred...

Listening to their words, the four councilors did not pay attention to what they said.

Instead, he said calmly, "As I said before, I gave you a choice, but you didn't... Now that I've designated someone, it's already decided. I'm not asking you for advice; I'm informing you..."

The four councilors echoed them in an unquestionable voice.

I noticed the unpleasant expressions on Victor King's and Ed White's faces.

"As for your concerns, they won't happen. Since I've chosen Yin Pan'er for this task, I've conducted a comprehensive and multi-faceted evaluation of her. I'm confident that she can accomplish this..."

"As for the problem you mentioned, it won't exist. Since I've made Yin Pan'er my agent, she's naturally no longer your agent. Ed White, you don't have any objections, right...? Of course, if you do have any objections, I'll offer you some compensation; that requires us to discuss it..."

Ed White's expression turned somewhat strange after hearing what the Fourth Councilor said.

But she nodded and said, "Fourth Councilor, you flatter me... If you admire Yin Pan'er, then she has no problem with it. It would be my honor... I have no objection... I just don't know what Yin Pan'er's attitude is?"

Although Ed White already had his own thoughts, he still said this.

After Ed White finished speaking, the four councilors looked at Yin Pan'er.

Yin Pan'er had already prepared her explanation. She nodded and said, "I'm doing everything according to the orders of the adults... As long as it's for the benefit of the Illuminati, I'll follow the orders of you all!"

Yin Pan'er bowed slightly, her words perfectly measured.

After hearing their conversation, Ed White naturally knew that Yin Pan'er and the four councilors had clearly reached an agreement.

Even if Ed White objected at this point, it would be useless; his objections would be ineffective...