MMORPG: War God, You are Invincible Again
Chapter 170 - 162: The Great Victory at Yuanying_2

Chapter 170: Chapter 162: The Great Victory at Yuanying_2

The proposal from this courtier garnered the support of a large number of officials, who all turned to Konstantin with their requests.

Of course, Konstantin didn’t want to watch the opponent surrender either; he still hoped the Gold Family would kill Nono. "I agree with your opinions. I hereby order Princess Fina to launch a full assault on the Gold Family, we must eradicate them!"

"Your Majesty is mighty!" Konstantin’s decision was unanimously approved by the courtiers, who shouted praises.

Just then, a loud voice came from outside the hall: "I disagree!"

"Who?! Who dares to disturb the court?!" The courtier standing at the outermost bellowed, turning around. Yet, upon seeing the newcomer, he quickly lowered his head, nose to eyes, eyes to heart, as if those words had not come from his mouth.

"Who is the newcomer?" Konstantin was well aware that there were not many people in the world who could bypass the guards’ reports and enter the Imperial Palace so brazenly. Anyone capable of such an entrance was not to be trifled with.

"Duke of the Eagle Alliance—Lei Shan greets the Great Emperor!" Lei Shan was a middle-aged man who walked up to the main hall, cupped his hands towards Konstantin as a form of salute.

The military general of the Sacred Empire couldn’t stand this insolence, lashing out at Duke Lei Shan: "Presumptuous! You are but a second-tier duke of the Eagle Alliance, why do you not kneel before His Majesty?"

This matter was related to the Empire’s dignity; it was infuriating.

"Your Majesty, Lei Shan has two pieces of good news. I wonder if Your Majesty would like to hear them?" Duke Lei Shan paid no heed to the angry general, but inwardly marked him, guessing the assassin would soon be on his way.

"Oh? What joyous news does the Duke have?" While telling himself not to act rashly, Konstantin asked calmly but restrained his anger.

"Firstly, I, Lei Shan, am about to be promoted to a first-tier duke of the Eagle Alliance. Isn’t that a joyous occasion?" Lei Shan looked around the room, and no courtier dared to meet his gaze.

Lei Shan had been arrogant beyond measure since becoming a second-tier duke, and his strength was indeed top-notch. Almost everyone who had opposed him had met with a sorry end. If you stood against him and still lived, it could only mean that Lei Shan hadn’t thought to deal with you yet or was on his way to do so.

Now that Lei Shan was about to become a first-tier duke, it was certainly earth-shattering news; considering the Eagle Alliance currently only had three first-tier dukes, with each holding power comparable to half an emperor.

"Then we really must congratulate Duke Lei Shan, transmit my command: bestow him with a Level 11 treasure as a celebration for his promotion."

"No hurry." Lei Shan continued, "Your Majesty can wait until my other piece of good news to offer congratulations."

"Speak." Konstantin was impassive. The first piece of news was bad enough; he dreaded what Lei Shan’s second piece of good news would be.

"The second piece of good news... is that I, Lei Shan, will soon be getting married!" Lei Shan smiled, "For thirty years, I have traversed countless dimensions, and eventually, found my other half amidst the vast ocean of people."

"Phew~" Konstantin exhaled in relief; thankfully it was just a matter of getting a wife, not bad news to him. The relieved emperor then inquired, "May I know which family’s daughter has the good fortune to wed you, Duke?"

"She is none other than Sangxi of the Basa family. I met her on the Orange Sand dimension two years ago and took a liking to her at first sight. Back then, she had to shoulder her family’s heavy duties and chose to leave me. Three months ago, I received her message that her family was in trouble, but I was far across the Star Sea, unable to return promptly, which caused the delay."

"Basa,,,,," Konstantin scanned the battle report concerning the lovebirds, which also mentioned the Basa family. In an instant, he understood Lei Shan’s implication—he wanted to protect the Gold Family!

Not just Konstantin, but the ministers in the court also realized Lei Shan’s true intention.

Two pieces of good news, the first as a threat, the second to establish a relationship; truly a well-calculated move!

At that critical moment, it was Konstantin’s loyalists who could be relied on. The Black Guard leader, Questasa, stepped forward to confront Lei Shan and scolded on behalf of Konstantin: "Lei Shan! The Basa family also belongs to the Gold Family, they are all traitors against the Empire, and this matter doesn’t allow for your interference!"

"Heh!" Lei Shan looked at Questasa with cold eyes: "Dare you repeat that?"

"A thousand times, even ten thousand times I dare!" Once he stood up, even if it meant completely offending Lei Shan. If necessary, he’d just avoid him from then on; he couldn’t lose face at that moment.

"Enough." Konstantin, not wishing for his valued aide to become too estranged from Lei Shan, said to Lei Shan, "Commander Questasa is impulsive. I apologize to you on his behalf."

"The Great Emperor is too serious, too serious," Lei Shan laughed, seeing that Konstantin valued his subordinate to the point of sacrificing face to protect him. Lei Shan got the message and didn’t take Questasa to heart.

"Since Duke Lei Shan’s heart belongs to Sangxi, I will do the Duke a favor and accept the Gold Family’s surrender as a wedding gift for the Duke. Courtiers, what do you think?" Konstantin posed the question, and although the courtiers were dissatisfied, they dared not voice their disagreement; to agree was certainly not to agree, to refute, they did not dare.

"Since there are no objections, let’s do as I have said." Konstantin looked at Lei Shan again, "Is the Duke satisfied?"

"Ha ha ha." Lei Shan laughed loudly: "Thanks to the Great Emperor for his generous gift. I, Lei Shan, thank the Great Emperor."

Having achieved his goal, Lei Shan didn’t linger, turning to leave without giving Konstantin another thought.

"Your Majesty!" As soon as Lei Shan left, the ministers immediately lamented and denounced Lei Shan’s disrespect.

And Konstantin’s face darkened as well, his anger flaring at the noisy shouts around him as he ordered, "Enough! Court dismissed!"