Chapter 392

Chapter 392

"To be honest, this outsider seems to have a point." Edward led the way, and other neutral ministers began to express their opinions. "The incident where Lana's soul possessed Amelia is well-known in our city of Atlantis. It did happen in the past, and why should the innocent princess bear the burden of Lana's mistakes?"

"Yeah, Amelia didn't choose to be controlled by Lana. We shouldn't blame her or the royal family for what happened. It's important for everyone to approach this situation rationally."

As soon as one person showed sympathy for Amelia, more and more people began to speak up.

Sure enough, after a short while, the tide of public opinion started to shift.

Of course, there were some who believed that Lana's actions shouldn't absolve the royal family of their responsibility, but their voices were quickly drowned out in the noise.

I easily won this debate and shifted all the blame onto Lana.

The responsibility of the royal family was left to be handled by the relevant ministers, which should bring some peace.

Seeing this, Brandon gave me an approving look and then gestured to Leroy, "Leroy, why don't you take care of this matter?"

Leroy nodded and addressed the people of Atlantis below, saying, "Amelia was under Lana's control when she did those things. As Atlanteans and descendants of those who suffered Lana's curse, we should show more understanding and compassion. We need to analyze the situation sensibly and not be swayed by those with ulterior motives, to protect our hard-won royal authority."

"If Lana is to blame for this incident, then we should hold Lana accountable, not Amelia and the royal family. However..." Leroy paused and sighed deeply. "In the grand scheme of history, we don't know if Lana left any descendants or if there are others involved. So, this matter must come to an end. What do you all think?"

Elijah added, "If we can't find the people responsible, what's the point of pursuing it? Let's move forward and not be trapped by the past."

"Yes, we should move forward and not be held back by the past!"

"By letting go of the blame, Lana might let go of her hatred. Let's hope she won't harbor any more resentment towards Atlantis and that we won't see another incident of soul possession."

Finally, the discussion of how to handle Amelia's escape and the royal family's responsibility came to a close.

I thought that even if some wanted to continue using this incident against us, it wouldn't pose a threat.

With the royal family's matter resolved, it was now the turn of the priestly line to be targeted by some ill-intentioned individuals.

Leading the charge was Edward's lineage.

After all, the biggest obstacle for Edward's lineage was the powerful priestly line. If they could bring down the priestly line, Randy would have no competition for the position of king candidate against Edward. The other princes had little background power and couldn't rival Edward's lineage.

Therefore, Edward's lineage would definitely continue to use this incident to bring down the priestly line, ensuring Edward's uncontested position.

"I appreciate Leroy for clearing the thousand-year-old grievances against the royal family. However, the priest's son, who was engaged to Princess Amelia, also left the city and hasn't returned. How should we handle this matter?" The speaker was Edward's grandfather, Edward's mother's father.

"As a member of the priestly line, I don't think I have the right to handle this matter. I might be biased towards my own people. Besides, others have been trying to bring down my priestly line, so I can't entrust this matter to anyone else," Leroy said, turning to me. "So, I think it might be fairer to let these outsiders decide on this matter."

Edward stood up abruptly and retorted, "How can an outsider understand? What right do they have to meddle in the internal affairs of us, Atlanteans?"

Wherever Edward spoke, Elijah was sure to chime in.

He added, "Why not? Even though they are outsiders, they are the ones who bring Amelia's descendants back to Atlantis. As messengers, shouldn't we show them some respect? Otherwise, we Atlanteans would appear uncivilized."

"And just like Leroy said, if we let Leroy handle his own priestly line's affairs, aren't we afraid he might try to absolve himself of guilt and clear his name? Similarly, if we let others handle it, who's to say they won't pin the blame on the priestly line to bring them down?"

Looking at Brandon, Elijah continued, "Besides, with the king present, can these outsiders really rebel?"

Elijah's words not only elevated our status as outsiders but also left those with objections speechless. He emphasized Brandon's superior position to all Atlanteans.

The underlying message was clear: no matter what happens next, as long as Brandon is there, the storm will calm down, and we outsiders won't be able to cause trouble.

Brandon seemed pleased with Elijah's words and rarely praised him, saying, "Elijah, you've grown a lot. Keep it up."

Elijah nodded with a smile, "Got it, Your Majesty."

This left Edward visibly upset, his face grim, but he didn't dare to argue.

Brandon agreed with Leroy's suggestion and said, "Let these outsiders have their say. Sometimes, an outsider's perspective can offer a fresh approach. Leroy, why don't you let them speak?"

Leroy gestured towards me. "Alex, share your thoughts on the priestly line's involvement in Princess Amelia's escape."

"Can I postpone sharing my thoughts for a moment?" I asked Leroy with a puzzled expression. "Leroy, may I ask, did the priest's eldest son accompany Princess Amelia on her escape, or did he volunteer to go after her? This is crucial, and I hope you can answer honestly, with others who know about this providing testimony."

Leroy replied, "This matter isn't a secret. Although it was suppressed, most people should know that the priest's son fell in love with Amelia, which led him to help her escape. However, he realized his mistake and voluntarily asked the king at the time for permission to leave the city to search for Amelia."

I inquired further, "Did the king agree at the time?"

Leroy nodded. "Yes, that's why the priest's son left with a group to search. But they haven't returned to this day. We don't know if they found Amelia, where their remains are, or if they left any descendants."