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Chapter 398 - 321: The Colors of Blue Star (Two in One)

Chapter 398: Chapter 321: The Colors of Blue Star (Two in One)

Several minutes later, Starler XIII, holding a scepter, walked out from the palace under the crown of his ancestor ’Bolizemon,’ his slightly bent back now straight.

He wore his crown, and the star pendant on his scepter shook, emitting a faint crisp sound, as if dispersing specks of starlight that enveloped him, showcasing Starler XIII’s extraordinary regal aura.

He looked at the old man in front of him and waved his hand to command, "Convene the court meeting immediately."

Only a few days had passed, and the City of Fallen Stars’ court meeting was convened once again to discuss the same issue, yet this time, Starler XIII’s attitude was starkly different.

He wore an imposing expression and looked around.

The oppressive force emanating from the king was like a ravenous beast released from its cage, causing many ministers to tense up.

"The matters happening above Blue Star, come, share your thoughts."

Among the ministers, Count Helle’s sphincter tightened, and his face turned somewhat pale.

The emperor seemed to be insinuating something, his gaze occasionally sweeping over him. Has he discovered something? That shouldn’t be!

Count Helle was a powerful earl with his own family’s territory—Oasis Helle. He had power, wealth, and people. A few days ago, it was he who suggested sending elites to investigate Blue Star and obtain its hereditary treasure!

Starler XIII had rejected it.

Count Helle was somewhat reluctant. He wouldn’t dare truly defy the monarch’s orders, so he sought the next best thing and hired intermediaries to employ others, which surely had nothing to do with the Helle family or the City of Fallen Stars, right?

After a reliable selection process, Count Helle chose the ’Seven Baha Brothers’ from the Black Flame Oasis. Compared to the notoriously infamous Blood Blade Oasis, the Black Flame Oasis had a much stronger reputation for providing elite mercenaries, and the Seven Baha Brothers were almost the strongest tier of Awakeners suitable for entering Blue Star.

As a wealthy earl of the City of Fallen Stars, just revealing a hint of wealth through Count Helle’s fingers was enough to send these lowly mercenaries into ecstasy.

He made a grand gesture and placed an order with ease.

The hefty reward was also sure to motivate the mercenaries.

After placing the order, the Earl began to wait, wait and wait, wait and wait, wait and wait...

But where was the news? What about the legacy Count Helle longed for and the situation on Blue Star? Not a word!

Yesterday, the Seven Baha Brothers had still sent him some information. Disaster had struck Blue Star, and they would soon take action; good news would come shortly.

Then, there was no more after that.

Until today, until now, Count Helle had still not received any information from the Baha Brothers. His messages to them were like stones dropped into the ocean.

Could it be,

that these messages had been intercepted by the royal household, and his clandestine actions had been discovered?

Thinking of how the emperor seemed to speak between lines, Count Helle was even more certain of his suspicion. His sphincter tightened further, and his legs began to tremble.

In the oppressive and grave atmosphere of the court, Count Helle hesitated for over ten seconds before finally shuffling forward with a tremble and thudding to his knees.

Weeping profusely, tears streamed down his face.

It was truly a pitiful sight.

Other ministers: What? What happened?

The emperor hasn’t revealed any information, has he? Weren’t they just waiting for the emperor to continue... Wait, is it possible that time stood still, and something they weren’t aware of occurred?

Many ministers let their imaginations run wild.

Count Helle’s sudden kneel seemed to rouse several others as well; they too knelt down, starting to perform and confess their sins.

Upon hearing this, the other ministers realized what had happened.

"Good heavens, you dared to ignore the emperor’s orders, jeopardizing the safety of the City of Fallen Stars without cause!"

"Who would have thought that you, Count Helle, with your bushy brows and large eyes, would do such a thing. I’m ashamed to be associated with you!"

"Your Majesty, you must not show them any mercy."

The ministers denounced them furiously, and for a moment, the noble families that had privately hired individuals to enter Blue Star, like Count Helle, seemed to bear the brunt of universal scorn, deemed to have committed heinous crimes.

But actually, the ministers were not that furious.

It was just that Count Helle had made a big mistake, and those who were on good terms with him quickly distanced themselves, while those who weren’t saw an opportunity to kick him while he was down.

They also felt relieved, grateful that the thoughts they previously had were not put into action.

It wasn’t only a few like Count Helle who coveted the Blue Star legacy.

Deep down, they did not believe that doing so would endanger the City of Fallen Stars. The Evil God’s minions were destroying Blue Star, and they hired mercenaries to take some items from Blue Star. Thinking this through, they were on the same side as the Evil God’s minions, so what harm could there be?

But wait,

if there was no danger, then the emperor wouldn’t be looking so grave... The people Count Helle and others sent to enter Blue Star had also lost contact since yesterday.

Could it be that they have indeed touched upon that exceedingly small probability, drawing the attention of the Evil God’s faction to the City of Fallen Stars?

Clang! (a special metal)

The ministers turned paler, and their hatred for Count Helle and his associates intensified. They cursed vehemently, and a few wanted to engage in a physical tirade on the spot.

Starler XIII waved his hand, "Enough."

He squinted his eyes as if he were befuddled by old age, surprised by the actions of Count Helle and others, and issued punishments.

In reality, Starler XIII was indeed a bit surprised.

He had scarce time to have someone investigate before just shaking things up; he didn’t expect to actually shake a few disobedient ones out.