Chapter 1790

"The Grand Marshal of the West Lucozian army plays an important role. We need to conduct an internal vote and report to the royal family to decide on a successor.

"Ultimately, the final decision lies with the royal family. It's not something we can decide on our own," Eloise said, evidently wary against them.

She initially assumed Julius had arrived due to his familial ties with Rufus. However, a few words from Everett and Shane made her realize that the situation was more complex than she had thought.

Julius' reputation in the Black Dragon Army was second only to Rufus. As the Grand General of the Iron Stallion Cavalry, he had numerous trusted aides and commanded half of the military might.

With Rufus' demise, Julius was undoubtedly the primary beneficiary.

What caught Eloise's attention was Julius' unmistakable display of ambition. His eagerness to seize power immediately after Rufus' death raised suspicions about his true intentions.

Eloise even contemplated the possibil