Staying Alive Cautiously in the Celestial Realm and Becoming the Strongest
Chapter 1327: 1327 Star Sea (132)

Chapter 1327: Chapter 1327 Star Sea (132)

The atmosphere inside the Imperial Study Room was extremely solemn.

The Holy Light Emperor coldly watched the Director of the Investigation Bureau kneeling on the ground, saying, “You indeed deserve to die.”

He waved his hand, and a side door on the right of the study room opened. Three burly and fierce-looking Royal Guards filed in.

Each one carried a large box in hand.

The guards placed the three boxes in front of Director Chen and lifted the lids simultaneously.

Inside were crystal stones, all faintly purple.

Nether Crystals!

The three heads of the bureaus present immediately recognized the origin of these crystals, their hearts filled with indescribable astonishment.

The Holy Light Emperor spoke calmly, “These three boxes were war trophies submitted to the Special Expeditionary Fleet by Major Wang Chen three days ago at the Space Fortress on Tampas Star, containing a total of 13,765 Nether Crystals.”

“According to expert authentication, all the Nether Crystals formed no more than nine months ago, with the latest just ten days ago.”

“Chen Bangzhi, do you know what this means?”

Director Chen Bangzhi felt as if he had plunged into an icy abyss, a chill spreading from his soles to his head in an instant.

Undoubtedly, these Nether Crystals were obtained by Wang Chen on Tampas Star.

Moreover, he was single-handedly alone.

Based on previous battle case assessments, over ten thousand Nether Crystals indicated that Wang Chen had slain at least forty to fifty thousand, or even hundreds of thousands of the Nether Tribe; otherwise, it would be impossible to refine so many energy crystals.

The three boxes before him alone were worth over ten billion Star Currency!

But how could this be possible?

Director Chen Bangzhi truly couldn’t believe that a single individual could slay tens of thousands of powerful Nether Tribe on the high-tech weaponry-deprived Tampas Star.

Previously, when he agreed to Wan Yaokun’s request to bring Wang Chen to the investigation bureau headquarters for questioning, he hadn’t even dreamed that Wang Chen held such a significant trump card in his hands!

The most important thing was, with so many of the Nether Tribe wiped out, the empire’s reconstruction of Tampas Star would become much smoother, and the cost and casualties would be significantly reduced.

To say that Wang Chen has rendered outstanding service to the empire is not at all an exaggeration!

The more Director Chen Bangzhi thought, the more terrified he became, unconsciously knocking his head hard against the floor again: “This official deserves to die a thousand deaths!”

He was very clear that at this time, any excuse or plea for clemency would only increase the Emperor’s dislike. The initial three portions of guilt might increase to five or seven shares.

“Considering your diligent and conscientious work over the years, you may return and resign on your own.”

The Holy Light Emperor waved his hand languidly: “Giving you the last piece of dignity.”

Director Chen Bangzhi was immediately overjoyed, repeatedly kowtowing: “Thank you for your grace, Your Majesty!”

Merely losing his official hat was already the best outcome for him; he couldn’t ask for more.

The Holy Light Emperor no longer paid him any heed, speaking in a deep voice: “Proclaim my decree, Wang Chen has rendered great service to the nation, promoted to Imperial Baron rank, granted the title of Baron of Glory, and rewarded with the Royal Starlight!”

All present felt their hearts trembling.

Wang Chen rendering great service and being promoted to Baron was nothing, and was perhaps a bit low.

Because the empire always valued military achievements the most.

Yet, being granted the title of Glory Nobility bore completely different significance!

In a way, an Imperial Baron of Glory’s status within the noble system was no less than that of high-ranking nobility, having the privilege to directly enter the royal palace to meet the Emperor.

But this honor also demonstrated the Holy Light Emperor’s management technique over his subordinates.

Giving only the Baron title provided Wang Chen the motivation to continue striving upward, while granting the title of Glory Nobility gave him the opportunity to establish a Noble Clan.

Nevertheless, Wang Chen was originally an orphan of a fallen warrior, without any background, making it extremely difficult to establish a Noble Clan.

One must know that the empire’s noble system had been entrenched for hundreds of years, forming a stable balance. A newly rising Glory Nobility was bound to face countless opposition and suppression.

In such a situation, Wang Chen could only tightly rely on the appreciation of the Holy Light Emperor!

In comparison, merely a Royal Starlight super yacht was insignificant.

Though this space yacht, specially customized for the Imperial Family, cost over a hundred billion Star Currency, bolstered by countless cutting-edge technologies.

Director Chen Bangzhi and others realized, the Holy Light Emperor’s regard for Wang Chen far exceeded their imagination!

The Holy Light Emperor was evidently quite satisfied with the expressions of the people at that moment, saying, “The matter of the Wanhai Group needs to be thoroughly investigated, and at the same time, be mindful to avoid causing social unrest.”

“Those who should be arrested, arrest them; those who should be detained, detain them; don’t wrong a good person, nor let a bad person escape!”

The two directors who hadn’t lost their hats felt a chill in their hearts.

The Holy Light Emperor did not mention a word about the fiend responsible for the massacre, yet he instructed them to investigate the Wanhai Group thoroughly, the intention being unmistakable.

They exchanged glances, instantly reaching a tacit agreement.

This time, they must satisfy His Majesty!

After the three bureau heads left, the Holy Light Emperor leaned back in his soft chair, quietly pondering for a long time.

He opened a safe under the desk, taking out a horn thirty centimeters in length.

The horn was entirely black with purple hues, shimmering with a metal-like luster, and weighed over seventy kilograms, making even the Holy Light Emperor, an A-level War Professional, find it a bit hefty to hold.

Upon closer inspection, one could notice countless strange patterns faintly revealing themselves on the surface of the horn, exuding an ancient, mysterious, and vast aura.

This was a horn from a Nether Dragon!

As the most powerful combat unit within the Nether Tribe, the Nether Dragon was a hated enemy of the Imperial Army. Countless warships were brought down by it, and countless warriors paid with their blood and lives.

Upon the Nether Dragon’s death, there was a chance of dropping a horn, just like the one the Holy Light Emperor held.

Yet, despite the centuries-long war between the empire and the Nether Tribe, with tens of thousands of Nether Dragons slain, only two dragon horns had been captured.

One resided in the Imperial Supreme Academy of Sciences, the other in the Institute of Holy Light, for analysis and research.

Their value was immeasurable!

And this third Nether Dragon horn was deliberately presented by Wang Chen as tribute to His Majesty while submitting the three large boxes of Nether Crystals.

“Do you think it’s possible that Wang Chen is behind the Wanhai Tower incident?”

The Holy Light Emperor’s words had barely fallen when the Guard Commander, who stood silently and steadily like a statue in the corner behind him, immediately responded: “Based on the information currently obtained, Baron Wang Chen was receiving inquiries at the investigation bureau headquarters at the time the incident occurred.”

“The direct distance between the investigation bureau headquarters and Wanhai Tower is 37.53 kilometers.”

Though both buildings were in the central district of the Imperial Capital, the distance was not close.

Could Wang Chen, no matter how strong his combat power, cause the Wanhai Tower massacre from dozens of kilometers away?

The Holy Light Emperor laughed silently.

Is the truth important?

It is not!

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The first chapter is presented.