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Chapter 545: Generals and Important Ministers Gather in Zichen Hall!
The River of Time is fair; it doesn't flow through just one World, but like a torrent encompassing the Universe, it ruthlessly sweeps through every corner of the star sea.
At this moment, it was a certain day three months later.
This was a City with a somewhat strange Geography. From an aerial view, one could clearly see the vast Great Sea not far away, with the long Continent line winding and twisting.
However, it was nearly ten kilometers away from the Great Sea, so it obviously couldn't be called a coastal City. It was also surrounded by Hills of varying heights.
Being inside the City, one couldn't feel the Aura of the Great Sea at all.
At this moment, it was early morning. The Morning Sun rose in the east, and specks of Golden Light scattered upon every gray-white small Building and every straight Path in the City.
Men and women who had woken up early were gradually appearing on the Streets and Alleys.
But the most conspicuous was undoubtedly the grand cathedral located at the easternmost part of the City, facing away from the Sunlight, perfectly combining Romanesque domed vaults with Greek-style large stone pillars.
At the Entrance to its Main Gate, there were dozens of Steps, and below the Steps was a clear, shimmering rectangular pool of Water. On the flat Paths on either side of the pool, several figures covered in loose White Robes could be seen walking slowly.
The entire Screen Feed gave people a strong sense of words like magnificent, solemn, dignified, and holy. Even without knowing what this place was, it would instinctively make people feel Respect and restrain their restless Mind.
Inside the castle-like massive cathedral.
In a spacious and luxurious Bedroom on the top floor, a handsome man with a head of silver hair lay with his eyes closed on a double bed, covered by a soft quilt embroidered with gold threads.
However, his brows were tightly furrowed, as if he were having a nightmare.
A moment later, the man slowly opened his eyes, revealing a pair of pale purple, enchanting Pupils, which made him look as handsome and unusual as the Elves of Legend.
"Another dream of the Future?"
The man sat up and leaned against the headboard, displaying his long silver hair that reached his waist. However, his Attention was still focused on the dream Screen Feed in his Mind.
Snow Mountain, a light gate, strange Personnel, and finally, the black Troops that appeared.
"It should be an unknown Influence that came here from another Continent using some kind of Spatial Means. Looking at the Environment and Climate, it should be somewhere in the north..."
After a brief period of thought, he quickly realized the seriousness of the matter.
The current Empire was fighting on two fronts: against the Alchemy Kingdom to the west and the Divine Harmony Island Nation to the east. The north, having been completely conquered a hundred years ago, had very little Military Power stationed there.
Thinking of this, the man with a gentle and elegant temperament first carefully smoothed out the quilt, then walked into the bathroom to wash up, and changed into a red cape and a White Robe.
Finally, he took out a 'Gold Cross Headband' from a dark red jewelry box and placed it on his head. Now, he was His Eminence the Pontiff, respected and even worshipped by tens of thousands of Believers.
Half an hour later.
The Pontiff called the clergy waiting outside into his Office.
"Please send this Letter to the Imperial Capital."
"Yes, Your Eminence the Pontiff!"
The other party naturally dared not delay. After receiving the Envelope, he quickly went to the Department that raised 'Mag Hunter Falcons'. These were fast, high-Stamina, and relatively fierce Birds of Prey that could be specially trained for delivering Letters.
"I hope it's not too late..."
The Pontiff, who looked very young, gazed out the window with worry.
A moment later.
A 'Mag Hunter Falcon' carrying a small Package spread its wings and flew towards the blue sky and white clouds in the west at an extremely fast Speed.
Two days later.
After flying over layers of mountains, dense Sea of Trees, and more than a dozen villages, towns, and Fortresses along the way, it finally crossed Sishui Pass and reached the vicinity of the Imperial Capital.
This was a super-large City circle far more prosperous than its origin, Jerrock City, and filled with ancient European architectural Style. The Air was filled with noisy sounds and the Fragrance of Food.
The vendors and pedestrians on the Streets and Alleys all had rosy complexions and happy Smiles on their faces, holding more or less various ingredients or Goods in their hands.
However, none of this made the 'Mag Hunter Falcon' linger. It flew straight through the azure Sky, crossed another astonishingly high circular Great Wall, and arrived within the Imperial Palace grounds.
Groups of Black-Feathered Giant Birds, which looked even larger and more dangerous than it, stood in threes or fives on the tops of the Palaces, watching with their Ice-cold eyes.
The 'Mag Hunter Falcon' seemed a little Nervous and Fearful, but it still successfully reached the place specifically for receiving Messengers like itself.
After an Attendant came over and took the Envelope from the Package, it flew off to the side to enjoy Fresh Water and delicious feed only available here.
Suddenly.
The Attendant's Exclamation startled it. It quickly pulled its beak, which it had just dipped into the Water, out and tilted its Bird head in confusion to look over.
"An 800 Li Express from the Path of Peace!"
As this Exclamation rang out, the entire atmosphere became Tense.
One of the Attendants quickly called two Steel-Armored Imperial Guards with Long Sabers at their waists and Spears in their hands, and then, under their Escort, quickly disappeared from the 'Mag Hunter Falcon's' Line of Sight.
Inside Xuanshi Hall, the sixtieth Emperor of this Empire was sitting behind his Office Desk, reading Secret Documents from various sources.
He was forty-two years old this year, in the prime of his life. Because he cared deeply for the Common People and often implemented Benevolent Governance internally, the outside world already had the evaluation of him being a wise King.
However, precisely because he was a wise King, he had to handle a large amount of Government Affairs every day, with no more than ten hours for sleep and rest combined.
"Has 'Joker' Champ been dealt with? Good, now countless Children will be spared from his poisonous hands."
This was a Scum who was very fond of Children on a 'sexual' level. When he discovered one day that pure Children could heal him, he began to dress up as a clown and play with them. Ultimately, to prevent the Children from growing into dirty adults, he kept killing them.
Just as the Emperor was muttering to himself with Delight at his death, a rapid knock sounded on the Door, causing him to restrain his Smile. He first put away the Secret Reports on the desk, then ordered the person outside to enter.
"Your Majesty, this is an 800 Li Express Envelope from the Path of Peace!"
"Oh?"
The Emperor was immediately astonished, but he suppressed the curiosity in his Heart. After the other party placed the Envelope on the desk and respectfully left the Hall, he picked it up and opened it to read.
As he read, his brows furrowed tighter and tighter, and his Pupils involuntarily constricted into needlepoints. The initial surprise and astonishment had completely turned into shock.
[Slap!]
Forcefully slamming the Envelope onto the desk, the Emperor suddenly stood up and summoned the Attendant waiting outside, shouting sternly.
"Immediately Order the Imperial Guard to activate the Dimensional Array to send the Pontiff of the Path of Peace to the Imperial Capital! Also, Order General Bols, Vice Commander Gozuki, Minister Najenda, Doctor Stylish, Minister of Internal Affairs Saul, and Minister of Finance Ezra to gather in Zichen Hall for deliberation in one hour!"
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
As the Attendant hurried off to deliver the Order, the Emperor looked down at the Letter in his hand with a solemn expression, his Mind filled with doubt and uncertainty as he thought to himself, "What's going on? The content of the Ancestors' Prophecy didn't say anything about a mysterious Influence launching a large-scale invasion from the north?"
Half an hour later.
His Eminence the Pontiff, who was originally in Jerrock City, the Headquarters City of the Path of Peace, nearly a thousand Nautical Miles away from the Imperial Capital, inexplicably appeared within the Imperial Palace.
And gathered with the Generals and important Ministers summoned by the Emperor in Zichen Hall.
(End of Chapter)
The River of Time is fair; it doesn't flow through just one World, but like a torrent encompassing the Universe, it ruthlessly sweeps through every corner of the star sea.
At this moment, it was a certain day three months later.
This was a City with a somewhat strange Geography. From an aerial view, one could clearly see the vast Great Sea not far away, with the long Continent line winding and twisting.
However, it was nearly ten kilometers away from the Great Sea, so it obviously couldn't be called a coastal City. It was also surrounded by Hills of varying heights.
Being inside the City, one couldn't feel the Aura of the Great Sea at all.
At this moment, it was early morning. The Morning Sun rose in the east, and specks of Golden Light scattered upon every gray-white small Building and every straight Path in the City.
Men and women who had woken up early were gradually appearing on the Streets and Alleys.
But the most conspicuous was undoubtedly the grand cathedral located at the easternmost part of the City, facing away from the Sunlight, perfectly combining Romanesque domed vaults with Greek-style large stone pillars.
At the Entrance to its Main Gate, there were dozens of Steps, and below the Steps was a clear, shimmering rectangular pool of Water. On the flat Paths on either side of the pool, several figures covered in loose White Robes could be seen walking slowly.
The entire Screen Feed gave people a strong sense of words like magnificent, solemn, dignified, and holy. Even without knowing what this place was, it would instinctively make people feel Respect and restrain their restless Mind.
Inside the castle-like massive cathedral.
In a spacious and luxurious Bedroom on the top floor, a handsome man with a head of silver hair lay with his eyes closed on a double bed, covered by a soft quilt embroidered with gold threads.
However, his brows were tightly furrowed, as if he were having a nightmare.
A moment later, the man slowly opened his eyes, revealing a pair of pale purple, enchanting Pupils, which made him look as handsome and unusual as the Elves of Legend.
"Another dream of the Future?"
The man sat up and leaned against the headboard, displaying his long silver hair that reached his waist. However, his Attention was still focused on the dream Screen Feed in his Mind.
Snow Mountain, a light gate, strange Personnel, and finally, the black Troops that appeared.
"It should be an unknown Influence that came here from another Continent using some kind of Spatial Means. Looking at the Environment and Climate, it should be somewhere in the north..."
After a brief period of thought, he quickly realized the seriousness of the matter.
The current Empire was fighting on two fronts: against the Alchemy Kingdom to the west and the Divine Harmony Island Nation to the east. The north, having been completely conquered a hundred years ago, had very little Military Power stationed there.
Thinking of this, the man with a gentle and elegant temperament first carefully smoothed out the quilt, then walked into the bathroom to wash up, and changed into a red cape and a White Robe.
Finally, he took out a 'Gold Cross Headband' from a dark red jewelry box and placed it on his head. Now, he was His Eminence the Pontiff, respected and even worshipped by tens of thousands of Believers.
Half an hour later.
The Pontiff called the clergy waiting outside into his Office.
"Please send this Letter to the Imperial Capital."
"Yes, Your Eminence the Pontiff!"
The other party naturally dared not delay. After receiving the Envelope, he quickly went to the Department that raised 'Mag Hunter Falcons'. These were fast, high-Stamina, and relatively fierce Birds of Prey that could be specially trained for delivering Letters.
"I hope it's not too late..."
The Pontiff, who looked very young, gazed out the window with worry.
A moment later.
A 'Mag Hunter Falcon' carrying a small Package spread its wings and flew towards the blue sky and white clouds in the west at an extremely fast Speed.
Two days later.
After flying over layers of mountains, dense Sea of Trees, and more than a dozen villages, towns, and Fortresses along the way, it finally crossed Sishui Pass and reached the vicinity of the Imperial Capital.
This was a super-large City circle far more prosperous than its origin, Jerrock City, and filled with ancient European architectural Style. The Air was filled with noisy sounds and the Fragrance of Food.
The vendors and pedestrians on the Streets and Alleys all had rosy complexions and happy Smiles on their faces, holding more or less various ingredients or Goods in their hands.
However, none of this made the 'Mag Hunter Falcon' linger. It flew straight through the azure Sky, crossed another astonishingly high circular Great Wall, and arrived within the Imperial Palace grounds.
Groups of Black-Feathered Giant Birds, which looked even larger and more dangerous than it, stood in threes or fives on the tops of the Palaces, watching with their Ice-cold eyes.
The 'Mag Hunter Falcon' seemed a little Nervous and Fearful, but it still successfully reached the place specifically for receiving Messengers like itself.
After an Attendant came over and took the Envelope from the Package, it flew off to the side to enjoy Fresh Water and delicious feed only available here.
Suddenly.
The Attendant's Exclamation startled it. It quickly pulled its beak, which it had just dipped into the Water, out and tilted its Bird head in confusion to look over.
"An 800 Li Express from the Path of Peace!"
As this Exclamation rang out, the entire atmosphere became Tense.
One of the Attendants quickly called two Steel-Armored Imperial Guards with Long Sabers at their waists and Spears in their hands, and then, under their Escort, quickly disappeared from the 'Mag Hunter Falcon's' Line of Sight.
Inside Xuanshi Hall, the sixtieth Emperor of this Empire was sitting behind his Office Desk, reading Secret Documents from various sources.
He was forty-two years old this year, in the prime of his life. Because he cared deeply for the Common People and often implemented Benevolent Governance internally, the outside world already had the evaluation of him being a wise King.
However, precisely because he was a wise King, he had to handle a large amount of Government Affairs every day, with no more than ten hours for sleep and rest combined.
"Has 'Joker' Champ been dealt with? Good, now countless Children will be spared from his poisonous hands."
This was a Scum who was very fond of Children on a 'sexual' level. When he discovered one day that pure Children could heal him, he began to dress up as a clown and play with them. Ultimately, to prevent the Children from growing into dirty adults, he kept killing them.
Just as the Emperor was muttering to himself with Delight at his death, a rapid knock sounded on the Door, causing him to restrain his Smile. He first put away the Secret Reports on the desk, then ordered the person outside to enter.
"Your Majesty, this is an 800 Li Express Envelope from the Path of Peace!"
"Oh?"
The Emperor was immediately astonished, but he suppressed the curiosity in his Heart. After the other party placed the Envelope on the desk and respectfully left the Hall, he picked it up and opened it to read.
As he read, his brows furrowed tighter and tighter, and his Pupils involuntarily constricted into needlepoints. The initial surprise and astonishment had completely turned into shock.
[Slap!]
Forcefully slamming the Envelope onto the desk, the Emperor suddenly stood up and summoned the Attendant waiting outside, shouting sternly.
"Immediately Order the Imperial Guard to activate the Dimensional Array to send the Pontiff of the Path of Peace to the Imperial Capital! Also, Order General Bols, Vice Commander Gozuki, Minister Najenda, Doctor Stylish, Minister of Internal Affairs Saul, and Minister of Finance Ezra to gather in Zichen Hall for deliberation in one hour!"
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
As the Attendant hurried off to deliver the Order, the Emperor looked down at the Letter in his hand with a solemn expression, his Mind filled with doubt and uncertainty as he thought to himself, "What's going on? The content of the Ancestors' Prophecy didn't say anything about a mysterious Influence launching a large-scale invasion from the north?"
Half an hour later.
His Eminence the Pontiff, who was originally in Jerrock City, the Headquarters City of the Path of Peace, nearly a thousand Nautical Miles away from the Imperial Capital, inexplicably appeared within the Imperial Palace.
And gathered with the Generals and important Ministers summoned by the Emperor in Zichen Hall.
(End of Chapter)
