853 Chapter 853 Seizing Power



Chapter 853 Seizing Power

"The Golden Griffin has appeared in the colosseum today?"

"It was killed? This must be a joke, no? Don't you know how strong the Golden Griffin is?"

"This is a joke, right? How could the Golden Griffen be killed when it's that strong?"

"Who is the killer? We have to treat foreign powerhouses seriously when they enter Lionheart City!"

Everyone got nervous after hearing that.

They were all aware of the Golden Griffin's strength. Naturally, they also knew that only one in ten million people could defeat it.

Even in the royal family, barely anyone would dare to say that they had a 90% chance of killing the Golden Griffin!

Moreover, the killer was a person from outside their country. This was their biggest threat!

Sitting in her seat, Elizabeth had her head lowered and her brows furrowed.

She roughly guessed who did it.

Lu Yu was from the Freedom Federation, an outsider, and he had the ability to kill the Golden Griffin.

Obviously, Lu Yu must be the one!

However, she did not dare to say anything. It was apparent that Lu Yu had offended Isabel and pissed off everyone here.

"What's that person's name? Such a bold actor!"

"That's right. We have to teach him a good lesson! Why don't we directly issue a bounty and arrest him?"

Someone suggested these actions, but Isabel only shook her head slightly.

"That person is called Lu Yu, and he is very strong. You guys should save it. This matter will not be easy to deal with until the Defender General returns!"

The Defender General was always situated at the country's border. Not only was he powerful, but he also had a large number of cultivators under him.

Therefore, when the Defender General returned, it would be the time when their country's strength was at its peak!

"Since you said so, we will endure it for now. Letting outsiders behave atrociously in our territory is just..."

"When we catch that bastard, we must teach him a lesson!"

"We can't let him die easily. He must be tortured!"

The others in the meeting hall were all furious.

On the other hand, Isabel was much calmer. She turned to Elizabeth and asked, "I told you to bring the person who killed Walter here. When do you plan to bring him here? Today is your last day!"

Elizabeth nodded slightly and quickly replied, "I'll go find him now. Don't worry."

"That's good. I hope you keep your word."

The meeting was dismissed, and everyone went back to their own business.

Soon, the news of the Golden Griffin's death spread throughout the capital.

When the citizens learned of the news, they were shocked. The Golden Griffin was invincible in their hearts, and less than ten people in the capital could even defeat the Golden Griffin.

Two people caught up to him not long after Lu Yu left the colosseum.

Stone ran over with his son, Hill.

"Lu Yu! Please wait a moment."

Stone shouted out respectfully.

He ran up to Lu Yu, bent over, and panted heavily.

"It's all thanks to you for helping us. Otherwise, my son would have died in the colosseum!"

Stone thanked Lu Yu gratefully.

Lu Yu patted Stone on the shoulder. "Did you come all the way here just to talk about this?"

Stone revealed an awkward smile. "Of course, not just this. You've offended Princess Isabel and, by extension, offending the entire royal family!"

"They won't let you go. Why don't you come to our place to rest and lie low?"

Lu Yu shrugged his shoulders. "I don't need to hide. If they come looking for trouble with me, let them come."

Lu Yu's attitude left Stone at a loss as he scratched his head in confusion.

"Aren't you afraid of them? They are very strong, especially when the Defender General is about to return. The royal family's power would soon be at its peak!"

"You don't have to worry about that," Lu Yu replied. "Even if I can't beat him, I'm confident I can escape."

Stone gulped and looked around nervously. After ensuring no one could hear their conversation, he carefully moved closer to Lu Yu.

"You are now an enemy of the royal family. The enemy of the enemy is a friend. You should know this, right?"

Lu Yu's eyes widened as he looked at Stone. He asked, "Are you saying that if I am your friend, then your enemy is the royal family?"

Stone nodded solemnly.

Hill looked around nervously, afraid that someone would overhear their conversation.

"What's your situation? Can you tell me?"

Stone gulped and pulled Lu Yu to the corner of the street, whispering.

"The Emperor is already dead, and it's just that the funeral hasn't been held yet. It's estimated that the Emperor's funeral will be held when the Defender General returns."

"Right now, the power of the Lionheart Empire is changing, and it is bound to attract a lot of power grubbers."

Lu Yu nodded slightly. "I understand. So, are you trying to say that you have such thoughts?"

Stone hurriedly shook his head with fright. He quickly answered, "How would we dare? Only the two generals are qualified to usurp the throne. How could we, small nobles, have the power to do so? At most, we'll just follow along and get the scraps."

"Oh? Which general are you on?"

"The Protector General himself is in Lionheart City; it's just that many don't get the chance to meet him. He supports a majority of the factions in Lionheart City."

"What's your plan?"

Stone's expression was solemn as he replied, "The Defender General is about to return, and we plan to stop him halfway. We plan to persuade him to join us. This way, the royal family has no chance of retaking the throne!"

Lu Yu lowered his head and pondered.

The situation in the capital had become complicated. The Protector General wanted to seize power and rope in the Defender General.

Also, the two generals controlled the two most powerful armies in the Lion Empire!

If they were to merge, the Lionheart Empire would truly be theirs.

However, the Defender General was more loyal to the country than the Protector General.

After all, he was a warrior who bled for the country, unlike the Protector General, who only guarded the rear.

Unfortunately, the problem was that Lu Yu did not want to see either of the two generals seize power.

He wanted Elizabeth to ascend to the throne and take control of the Lionheart Empire while listening to his opinions.

"Can I participate in your plan to intercept the general?" Lu Yu asked.

After a brief pause, Stone nodded and said, "No problem. You represent the strong, and the more powerful we appear to be, the more likely it is that he will abandon guarding the royal family and join our side.