Chapter 1624: Tensions Rise
The Mehsa Interstellar Empire - Imperial City System
The First Space City of the Imperial Capital Star.
At this moment, the space city was brightly lit and decorated, indicating that a celebration was being held.
Inside the celebration venue, many invited guests could be seen.
Because the celebration lasts for many days, the invited guests will generally stay for one or two days and then leave.
This is why people like the head of the Max family did not attend the celebration.
He had visited before, and then returned to his own territory, where he held his own banquet as a form of celebration.
Let's get back to the main topic.
When the Second Prince returned to the ceremony and banquet venue, although everyone around him was trying their best to restrain themselves, he could still feel that everyone's eyes were intentionally or unintentionally looking in his direction.
Although as the second prince and crown prince, he was entitled to enjoy such a situation of being the center of attention.
However, the fact that everyone is now cautiously prying into their thoughts suggests that they do have some ideas.
This idea was undoubtedly related to the recent incident where his father-in-law, the Marquis of the Max family, was taken away for investigation by the Marshal of the Dragon Star Empire.
Everyone is curious about the Second Prince's attitude towards this matter.
The second prince, however, seemed completely unaware of the matter and continued chatting normally with familiar people during the ceremony and banquet.
Seeing that the Second Prince hadn't brought up the matter, those people naturally wouldn't be so tactless as to ask the question.
There are some things that the Second Prince will naturally discuss with them when he talks to them.
If you don't know how to talk to someone, don't be nosy and ask them yourself.
But something unexpected is happening right now.
A communication window popped up in front of the Second Prince.
He frowned slightly; almost everyone knew that he was at the ceremony banquet.
So even when the head of the Max family contacted him, he would first send a message to inquire, and then find an opportunity to contact him back.
The fact that someone is contacting me so urgently means this matter must have a significant impact.
He connected to the video call.
People around noticed this and glanced in their direction, whether intentionally or unintentionally.
On the other side of the video window is a soldier in military uniform.
The officer reported with a serious expression: "Your Highness, the Dragon Legion fleet has appeared on the outskirts of the Imperial Capital System and sent us a message that they will enter our Imperial Capital System to investigate the previous attack."
Please cooperate.
Our fleet is currently assembling urgently and will meet in five minutes in the region between the thirteenth and fourteenth planets of our Imperial Capital system.
Please advise us, Your Highness, on how to proceed.
Because the Second Prince did not conceal his communication or lower his voice, almost all the guests around could hear what he was saying.
This caused quite a stir.
The Dragon Legion fleet is actually planning to enter the Imperial Capital Star System – this is an extremely offensive act!
All eyes were now fixed on the Second Prince.
We await how the Second Prince will handle this matter.
This involves the prestige of the Majas interstellar empire.
After a moment of silence, the Second Prince said in a deep voice, "I understand. Our Imperial Capital Star System fleet will continue to assemble, but remember, without my order, you are not allowed to fire on the interstellar warships of the Dragon Legion fleet."
Anyone who dares to disobey this order will be court-martialed!
"clear."
The officer responded.
The Second Prince then said to his subordinate beside him, "The representative who contacted the Dragon Star Legion is an Imperial Marshal, right?"
I need to speak to her.
"Yes," the subordinate replied, then asked, "Is...is it here?"
The question was simply asking whether or not to contact the Imperial Marshal of the Dragon Star Empire here, since there were other distinguished guests present.
This matter will undoubtedly attract a lot of attention and have a significant impact.
“Right here,” the Second Prince said coldly, as if he were suppressing his anger.
Time passed little by little.
Soon a communication window appeared in front of the Second Prince. At this moment, everyone in the entire ceremony and banquet hall fell silent, and even the orchestra playing music lowered its volume.
Since they had not been given an order to stop playing, they could not arbitrarily stop playing.
The woman standing opposite the Second Prince was a female soldier in a magnificent military uniform, who was clearly the Imperial Marshal of the Xiaolong Interstellar Empire!
That Marshal Medusa.
"Hello, Your Highness, Second Prince of the Maihas Interstellar Empire; I am Medusa, Marshal of the Xiaolong Interstellar Empire."
The person in charge of the attack on the mission of the Mahasman Interstellar Empire and the Wraith Dragon Interstellar Empire.
Based on the clues and intelligence we have gathered so far, we have discovered that Duke Chomai of the Majas Interstellar Empire is involved in this matter.
"We need to find him to get some intelligence," Marshal Medusa said calmly.
Duke Chomay?
Upon hearing this, all the nobles and gentry present turned their gazes to Duke Chomai.
As a confidant of the Second Prince, he would naturally accompany the Second Prince to such occasions.
At this moment, Duke Chomai also looked surprised, not expecting that this investigation would involve him.
In addition, Duke Chaumet was originally honest and somewhat simple-minded.
At that moment, he appeared completely innocent.
The second prince also subconsciously looked at the helpless Duke Chomai in the distance.
The second prince turned his head to look at Marshal Medusa on the other side of the video window again, and then asked, "As everyone knows, Duke Chaumae is my confidant."
You acted without prior notice and took the head of the Max family away for investigation.
Now they're even going to take Duke Chaumet away for investigation right in front of me.
This seems rather inappropriate.
The second prince's tone carried a hint of anger, clearly indicating his displeasure with the Dragon Star Empire's handling of the matter.
Marshal Medusa calmly said, "According to the conditions we agreed upon with the Fourth Prince, within a month, except for certain restricted investigation areas..."
We are free to investigate any other aspects.
Taking away a duke from the Imperial Capital Galaxy is in accordance with the terms of our previous agreement.
Does this mean the Mejas interstellar empire is going to go back on its word?
The Dragon Star Empire's defiant words made it clear that their purpose today was to investigate Duke Jomai.
This immediately made everyone present feel the tense atmosphere.
At this moment, Duke Chaumet walked over and cautiously said from the side, "Your Highness, although I do not believe that I have anything to do with this incident."
However, since the people of the Dragon Star Empire believe that their subordinates are involved in this incident, and the Fourth Prince had agreed to those conditions beforehand.
Since that's the case, I don't want to put the Second Prince in a difficult position.
"Your subordinate is willing to cooperate with the Dragonflight Interstellar Empire's investigation."
To outsiders, Duke Chaumet's attitude was undoubtedly an attempt to relieve the Second Prince's burdens.
However, this also puts that pressure on the Second Prince.
As everyone knows, Duke Chaumet is one of your second prince's men, although he has not made any outstanding contributions and is not particularly talented.
But he has been loyal to you for many years. If someone else were to take away your loyal minister right in front of you now...
If you don't speak up, who will be willing to be loyal to you in the future?
"Marshal Medusa, this is going too far."
"I am, after all, the future crown prince of the Mahas interstellar empire. Can't you even give me this much face?" The second prince also showed a challenging attitude at this moment.
After all, he's already in this position, so he has to speak up.
"face?
If I were to abandon the existing leads just to give His Majesty face...
How am I supposed to explain this to the Dragon Star Empire delegation that was victimized in the attack?
"How can I explain this to Emperor Xiaolong and the people of the Xiaolong Interstellar Empire when I return?" Marshal Medusa said bluntly.
Now, the situation has become extremely tense.
Everyone around them was on tenterhooks.
Meanwhile, some people secretly investigated the situation outside and learned that the Xiaolong Interstellar Empire's fleet had entered the star system and was approaching.
Meanwhile, the Imperial Capital Star System's guard fleet has arrived at the designated location, and the two sides are about to meet.
If by then, there is still no proper way to handle this matter, it could very likely lead to a conflict between the two sides.
By then, the relationship between the two interstellar empires will be truly difficult to manage.
At this moment, a female officer from the JF-17 appeared on the other side of the screen, leaned close to Marshal Medusa's ear and whispered a few words, as if she were saying something.
Afterwards, Marshal Medusa showed a thoughtful expression, and then looked at the Second Prince again.
"Your Highness, we will definitely investigate the truth of this incident."
We will not overlook any clues.
But we also respect His Highness the Second Prince.
We've chosen to back down. We will still interrogate Duke Chomay, but at a location designated by the Second Prince.
This is a clear concession.
It's worth noting that back in the Max family's star system, the Max family patriarch was reportedly taken away for interrogation.
At this moment, everyone looked at the Second Prince, waiting for his next statement.
After a moment of silence, the second prince said coldly, "Just this once."
Inside the space city, I will provide you with an interrogation room.
After saying that, the second prince seemed very angry and turned around and left the banquet venue.
Those remaining in the banquet hall all seemed to breathe a sigh of relief.
Because, naturally, they did not want to see the Majas interstellar empire go to war with a powerful Wyvern interstellar empire.
This compromise is a way of saving face for the Second Prince and not an excessive act.
This relieved everyone.
At this moment, everyone's attention shifted to Duke Chomai, because the Dragon Star Empire's fleet and investigators would certainly not be investigating Duke Chomai without a reason.
There must be something about Duke Chomai that he is involved in this attack.
Regardless of race, gossiping is always an innate human trait.
At this moment, someone led Duke Jomay down, seemingly to take him to a designated place to be interrogated by personnel from the Dragon Star Empire fleet.
The ceremony and banquet proceeded as scheduled, but everyone's minds were no longer on the event.
Outside of the banquet.
When Duke Jomay was led out, he saw the Second Prince waiting there.
"Your Highness the Second Prince." Duke Qiao Mai greeted the Second Prince immediately with a bow.
The Second Prince looked his trusted confidant, who had followed him for many years, up and down, and said, "You really weren't involved in the attack on the Xiaolong Interstellar Empire's starship."
Duke Jomay straightened up and immediately assured him with a solemn vow: "Your Majesty, I would never dare to do such a thing."
I assure you, this attack has absolutely nothing to do with me!
Duke Chaumet's face still held that of an honest man, with a hint of nervousness and fear, which were all normal emotions.
The second prince nodded slightly, patted Duke Qiaomai on the shoulder, and said, "You have followed me for so many years and are my trusted confidant."
Of course I believe you.
Just cooperate with the investigation by the people from the Dragon Star Empire. Say whatever you want, as long as you have nothing to do with this matter.
They wouldn't dare do anything to you.
"Yes." Duke Chaumet nodded heavily.
Then he was taken away.
After seeing the person walk away,
The second prince's face turned cold, and a man in black robes appeared behind him at some point.
“Your Highness, he did not lie,” the man in black robes said.
“But the Dragon Star Empire wouldn’t make such a claim out of thin air,” the Second Prince said in a deep voice.
The man in black robes said, "It's also possible that their investigation was wrong."
"Has our investigation made any progress?" the Second Prince inquired.
The man in black shook his head and said, "No, but the few clues we have suggest that this attack is very likely related to our royal family."
I suspect... it might be the fourth prince...
And it's possible they're trying to incite conflict between you, Second Prince, and the Xiaolong Interstellar Empire, so that the Fourth Prince can then step in and seize the position of Crown Prince!
Hearing his subordinate's analysis.
The second prince squinted his eyes: "The fourth prince has always been honest and reliable. I gave him his current position because I thought he was honest."
But if he really did it, then we need to think carefully about how to deal with this fourth brother in the future.
The man in black robes didn't say anything more about matters between royalty. He didn't want to get bogged down in such trivialities; he just needed to say what he knew and what needed to be said.
Other matters are not his concern.
Soon, a lone interstellar warship of the Xiaolong Interstellar Empire appeared outside the space city.
Those present at the ceremony and banquet also spotted the Xiaolong interstellar warship.
At this moment, the hatch of the Xiaolong interstellar warship opened, and several shuttles were preparing to enter the space city and dock.
This was also agreed upon by the Second Prince and that Marshal Xiaolong.
The JF-17s were allowed to investigate Duke Jomai, but the JF-17 fleet could only send one interstellar warship in. The rest of the JF-17s interstellar warships turned around and sailed out of the main star system of the Mahas Interstellar Empire, waiting for the results in the outer star system.