Please Marry My Son (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 142

While Sevier and Earl of Lancaster were speaking, Countess of Lancaster approached Eric and whispered.

“Eric. I’ll buy you time—get out of here.”

“What do you mean? I can’t just run away alone—”

“Do you really think Sevier is acting alone?”

Even for Sevier, completing the spell that bridges the demon realm and confronting the entire empire by herself would be difficult.

To avoid interference at least until the spell was finished, it was highly likely she had mobilized others.

For example, defected sorcerers.

If they simultaneously summoned demons, the capital—and eventually the entire empire—would fall into chaos.

“We’ll need Prince Harry’s command.”

Only the Emperor could declare martial law across the empire; in his absence, the Crown Prince would act on his behalf. However, the empire had not yet officially appointed a Crown Prince.

Thus, acting authority descended to the two princes equivalent to the Crown Prince, according to the line of succession.

Since William was also in no position to act, formal acting authority was granted to Harry.

“So go quickly.”

“But—”

Eric didn’t want to leave Alicia behind in this situation.

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