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Chapter 433: Harmonious Meeting (Part 2)
Chapter 433: Harmonious Meeting (Part 2)
What do you think this place is?
Upon hearing Lyon's stern question, the members of the House who had been startled by the Chancellor of Finance's "assassination" regained their senses and couldn't help but feel a surge of anger.
What do you mean, what do we think this place is? Weren't you the one who started this nonsense? How dare you say that?
Damn, this is a lack of cooperation.
As he watched the members of the House resume their insults, Lyon's cheeks twitched, and he quickly wiped his cuffs, pushing back a small piece of goat horn that had been exposed.
The Chancellor of Finance has already fainted, and you're still provoking their anger. Stop it!
As the black goat was sent back to the Mirror World, the effect of the War Horn ceased, and the originally furious members of the House had their anger momentarily suppressed. Lyon then picked up the small silver hammer and began to vigorously ring the bell.
When the sound of the bell drowned out the members' curses, Lyon switched his badge and struck the solo podium again, shouting sternly:
"If you're going to insult me, that's fine. The Chancellor of Finance came up here to mediate, and he was attacked. He's now in a critical condition... Don't you feel ashamed?"
Taking advantage of the sudden drop in the members' anger, and while they were at a loss, Lyon forcefully banged on the podium and shouted:
"Don't just focus on the assassin! Quickly, two of you, carry the Minister down and get him medical attention. See if he can still be saved!"
With the Chancellor of Finance unconscious and Joshua in a daze, Lyon, as the acting Speaker of the Upper House, was the most prestigious person among those present. Hearing his shout, several guards rushed to the stage and carried the Chancellor of Finance away.
Along with the Chancellor of Finance, Marquis Morley, who had two broken ribs from being tackled by the guards, was also carried away. He was in so much pain that his face turned deathly pale, and he couldn't utter a word.
But as the acting Speaker, Lyon didn't spend a moment mourning the absence of these two important members. He immediately picked up the small hammer and struck the golden bell twice, shouting:
"Ladies and gentlemen, even without the participation of the Chancellor of Finance, the Upper House Parliament should not cease its operations!
Next, we will vote on the proposal to increase universal suffrage and expand the seats in the Lower House. Are there any objections? If not, then..."
"Wait!"
Just as the acting Speaker was about to forcefully continue the session, the middle-aged female member who had initially stood up with Earl Evans and Marquis Morley to oppose Princess Veronica, claiming that she was undermining the kingdom's foundation, stood up once again.
"The vote on the Officer Replacement Order was too hasty! I demand a revote!"
After stopping Lyon's reckless behavior, the middle-aged female member shouted angrily:
"I do not recognize your position as acting Speaker. You are completely out of line!
As a member of the Upper House, I hereby impeach you! And I demand an immediate revote to revoke your position as acting Speaker!"
Without waiting for a response, the middle-aged female member strode through the crowd and stepped onto the main stage, shouting to those below:
"Members of Parliament! Now! Those who believe he is qualified to continue as the Speaker of the Upper House, please raise your hands!"
Is he qualified to continue as the Speaker...
As the middle-aged female member's question fell, the hall fell into silence. From the time when the Duke of Lionheart, who was also the heir apparent, began presiding over the parliament, the once sacred and solemn parliament had completely turned into a farce.
Even the most loyal supporters of Princess Veronica couldn't bring themselves to stand up and express that Lyon was qualified to continue as the Speaker of the Upper House. After all, they were all nobles, and some level of decorum was still required.
"Very well!"
Seeing that only a dozen or so hands were raised in the mostly silent hall, the female member couldn't help but smirk. She then turned to Lyon and shouted triumphantly:
"The result of the vote is clear! I hereby announce the revocation of your..."
What are you doing?
"I'm presenting the evidence."
Lyon took the middle-aged female parliamentarian's hand and produced a letter token, along with two documents, which he placed in her hand. He then began to explain:
"This is the Letter Token of the Baohua Family, along with a letter of authorization from Emma, the current head of the Baohua Family, entrusting me to represent the Baohua Family in the Upper House Parliament, and granting me the authority to exercise all rights of the Baohua Family's Upper House Speaker position."
"???"
As the middle-aged female parliamentarian wore a bewildered expression, Lyon squeezed her arm and then turned to face the stunned assembly below. He announced:
"According to the Kingdom Codex, when the Speaker and Deputy Speaker both oppose a proposal, it is considered rejected. When they both approve, it is considered passed without objection from the Royal Family.
Therefore, in accordance with the Kingdom Codex, I declare the proposal to abolish my position as Deputy Speaker is rejected."
"..."
The Letter Token and authorization documents of the Baohua Family?
After verifying the authenticity of Lyon's items, not only was the middle-aged female parliamentarian stunned, but the assembly below was also caught off guard.
The combined votes of the Speaker and Deputy Speaker are equivalent to a direct approval by two-thirds of the Upper House, which can block or pass proposals without the need for a veto from the Royal Family.
Indeed, this clause exists in the Kingdom Codex, dating back hundreds of years to the kingdom's founding. At that time, the Lionheart and Baohua Families together held enough power to rival the Royal Family. This clause represents the Royal Family's respect for the "Twin Pillars of the Kingdom."
However, hundreds of years have passed, and the once-powerful families are no longer what they used to be. The Baohua Family rebelled and was exterminated six years ago, leaving only a single descendant. The Lionheart Family, though still barely standing, is but a shell, nearly drained by the Princess.
Despite the changed circumstances, this clause has remained in the Kingdom Codex for hundreds of years, even up until six years ago, it was still in effect. So, according to the Kingdom Codex, does this bastard Speaker now hold all the power in the Upper House?
"You... This can't be allowed..."
With Lyon's sudden revelation, the middle-aged female parliamentarian's lips turned blue, but she persisted:
"I am now initiating a temporary proposal to strip you of your parliamentarian status."
After cutting off the middle-aged female parliamentarian, amidst the bewildered gazes of the assembly, Lyon first raised his left hand.
"The Speaker approves."
Then, he raised his right hand.
"The Deputy Speaker also approves."
Next, Lyon reached out and removed the parliamentarian sash from the middle-aged female parliamentarian. Amidst her bewildered gaze, he gestured politely:
"The proposal is passed. You are no longer a parliamentarian. Please leave."
"..."
No... How could you do this? Not even pretending anymore?!
The middle-aged female parliamentarian, dumbfounded by Lyon's self-approval with both hands and immediate on-the-spot declaration of "legality," turned her face ashen. She turned towards the Freckled Prince on the Royal Throne, shouting in a shrill voice:
"Prince Joshua! He's being completely unreasonable! Please use the Royal Family's veto power to reject his absurd proposal!"
Ah, right, I am the Prince, representing the Royal Family, and I have a veto power!
Upon the middle-aged female parliamentarian's reminder, Joshua, whose mind was blown by Lyon's series of actions, suddenly snapped back to reality. He subconsciously straightened his posture, gathering his courage to confront Lyon.
However, just as he was about to slam the throne's armrest, preparing to rebuke Lyon harshly, he noticed Lyon skillfully rolling up his right sleeve, gazing at him with satisfaction.
"..."
(End of Chapter)
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