"I guarantee with the honor of my El-Melloi family that this data has been verified by multiple sources and is absolutely true.
In five days, the king of Britain will be selected. If there are doubts, everyone can present data more persuasive than mine."
Kayneth's expression was calm.
Facing one of the three major noble monarchs, he, as the monarch of El-Melloi, would not back down.
"Hahaha, you're even faster than me; the precision and detail of this data are indeed astonishing. I believe there will be no mistakes by then. After all, the El-Melloi monarch is also a renowned genius of our Clock Tower."
The one who spoke was a muscular man.
McDonell Trambelio Elrod.
He is the current Lord of the entire Department of General Fundamentals.
At the same time, he is also one of the three major nobles alongside Valualeta, an unshakable authority of the Clock Tower.
He is also the chief of the democratic faction.
The elderly woman Inorai belongs to the same faction as him.
"Hmph, that's natural."
Kayneth's expression did not waver.
The El-Melloi family belongs to the aristocratic faction, and they have long been at odds with the democratic faction.
Anyone could hear that McDonell was flattering him.
If Kayneth couldn't see through that, it would be a waste of the title of genius.
"A Britain with a king is a powerful Britain, and the king is also the anchor point to curb the decline of the divine era. This king selection, no matter who is chosen, is a good thing for us."
Like a teacher sweeping away the flames of war with a ruler.
The one who spoke was the woman in the chief position of the meeting room; she cast a sharp glance at Trambelio.
"Of course, the position of king belongs to Barthomeloi. I will once again elevate the mystery of Britain to new heights."
Lorelei Barthomeloi is the chief of the aristocratic faction.
However, her words were not to defend Kayneth but simply to declare her intention to become king.
The selection of the king of Britain only looks at ability.
Only those who can ensure the eternal prosperity of Britain will be chosen; this has been a saying passed down for a thousand years.
Lorelei has this confidence.
In fact, it is indeed so.
The most powerful and influential organizations of the Clock Tower can be divided into two factions.
The aristocratic faction led by Barthomeloi.
The democratic faction led by Trambelio.
The former is known as the queen of the Clock Tower.
Lorelei does not possess any special abilities; she simply relies on having achieved the highest point in various abilities, obtaining excellent results under any circumstances.
The distinction between these two factions is individual versus collective.
The British king selection values personal ability the most, which is exactly where Trambelio falls short compared to Lorelei.
"Today's Britons are too comfortable; there is no one among them who holds the proof of a king. The laws set by the first king do not state that the magi of the Clock Tower cannot become kings. If any monarch has someone they want to compete with me, feel free to speak up.
I would also like to show the island of Britain before the day of the king selection who are the losers that do not need to be considered."
Lorelei came out with a commanding presence.
She had no intention of provoking anyone.
It was as if she was merely stating an ordinary fact, thinking only of resolving the trouble as soon as possible.
This was just a temporary meeting.
Even the highest crown decisions might see monarchs absent. Let alone this temporary meeting, those who could attend were basically the monarchs who often stayed in the Clock Tower.
Similar to the monarch of the Astromancy Department.
Marisbury Animusphere.
Since he went to Antarctica to participate in the construction of Chaldea, he has rarely appeared in the Clock Tower.
The neutral faction also often misses meetings.
In crown decisions, absence does not indicate indifference; it merely expresses a certain attitude.
The so-called neutrality seizes the opportunity because they will first remain still and then wait for the right moment to join the advantageous side and strike down the fallen. The power struggle of the Clock Tower has been evolving with the times for many years.
"Lord Barthomeloi. No one will compete with you; after all, the final decision for this throne still lies with Britain."
The old woman, Inorai, cleverly blinked.
She held a cigarette between her fingers, with an ashtray beside her. Judging by the scent, it was probably an herbal cigarette.
The smoking preferences of Touko Aozaki are inherited from her master.
"It's best if no one competes. In the past, kings were chosen from among the British, and now that the mysterious consciousness of the British is declining, this is the opportunity for the Clock Tower. I, Barthomeloi, will take on the great responsibility of revitalizing the divine era."
Lorelei spoke very practically.
The monarchs present had no doubts about Lorelei's abilities; otherwise, they wouldn't have given her the title of Queen of the Clock Tower.
The only Britons who might compete with her for the throne were the isolated Blackmore grave-guarding clan.
It is said that they possess the direct bloodline of the first king.
To this day, they bear the most ancient mysteries of Britain, taking it upon themselves to guard the British foundation and protect the cemetery.
The Blackmore clan is isolated from the world but holds authority that surpasses the court and the Clock Tower.
Even if they act without prior notice, no one questions them.
This is because their duty for millennia has been to protect the foundation, and nothing in Britain is more important than this.
The Clock Tower also regards this clan as a taboo existence.
The British foundation is the core of the last divine era, and countless magi wish to glimpse its secrets.
However, most of them ultimately become fertilizer for the soil.
If Barthomeloi is the foremost of the three noble families.
Then Blackmore is undoubtedly the royal family of Britain, possessing the power inherited from the time of the unified dynasty.
Unfortunately, this royal family has steadfastly upheld its duties to this day.
They have no intention of interfering in British internal affairs or diplomacy.
Only when Britain faces significant troubles will this royal family actively offer their strength.
Aside from that, they remain reclusive.
In Lorelei's eyes, the Blackmore clan is simply inactive.
Clearly bearing a lineage of nobility greater than anyone else, they have no intention of stepping forward to save Britain, stubbornly remaining in the cemetery.
As royal nobles, they do not fulfill their responsibilities.
In the eyes of Lorelei, who adheres to aristocracy, this is undoubtedly a despicable act of complacency. It completely betrays the great glory created by the first king.
Perhaps the Britons have not yet realized this.
But the Clock Tower has noticed.
The mystery of Britain is gradually declining.
Although this decline is very slow for mortals, it is not to be ignored by magi.
If the mystery continues to shrink and weaken.
The possibility of magi reaching the source becomes lower.