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Chapter 26
Must admit—
Vice Admiral Chaton's physical techniques were quite impressive.
They were definitely at first-rate level.
Dealing with several charging Heroic Spirit guards, he only needed to use Finger Pistol to easily defeat them.
Soon, a large crowd of onlookers gathered around.
Seeing it was Vice Admiral Chaton from Marine Headquarters, most of them didn't have a favorable impression.
Before long, people began gloating.
"Tch tch, this old guy actually dared to attack the Great Emperor's guards?"
"Hehehe… he must not want to live anymore, right?"
"Hmph, attacking the guards is openly provoking Tian Chen the Great Emperor."
"But come on—he's just a Vice Admiral from Marine Headquarters. What right does he have to provoke the Great Emperor?"
"Exactly! He's simply overestimating himself!"
"The Great Emperor could crush him with one finger!"
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At this moment, Chaton had no mood to care about the gloating crowd.
Since he had already attacked the guards, he had chosen to go all in.
No matter what, he was going to cause trouble for Tian Chen the Great Emperor.
He also wanted the people present to see clearly— what a despicable beast Tian Chen the Great Emperor truly was.
In Chaton's view, Momousagi was a Vice Admiral of Marine Headquarters— in direct opposition to Tian Chen the Great Emperor.
There was no way she would voluntarily engage in any intimate relationship with him.
She had most likely been threatened by Tian Chen the Great Emperor, forced into something unspeakable.
Or perhaps Tian Chen had used some method to control her, making her fall in love with him.
Chaton didn't dare imagine what Momousagi had gone through inside Celestial Palace.
He could only think— at that time, Momousagi must have been completely reshaped by Tian Chen!
Chaton continued shouting angrily:
"Tian Chen! If you have the guts, come out here!" "You keep talking about order and equality for everyone here, but you used despicable methods to do such excessive things to Vice Admiral Momousagi?"
???
The surrounding onlookers' pupils suddenly widened.
Damn… They were eating melons… and now they got to eat the Great Emperor's melon?!
But they didn't know if this melon was ripe—or if it was real.
Vice Admiral Momousagi— everyone knew her. The golden flower of Marine Headquarters.
Tch tch. Mature, voluptuous, generous figure.
It was said Vice Admiral Chaton had confessed to Momousagi dozens of times already.
Seeing Chaton so furious now… could it be that Tian Chen the Great Emperor really used despicable methods on Momousagi?
Just as everyone was speculating wildly—
Tian Chen appeared out of thin air right in front of Chaton.
"Chaton, do you know your crime?"
Chaton saw Tian Chen appear suddenly, exuding an incomparably majestic and righteous aura.
Deep inside, he still felt a twinge of fear.
His instinct told him that Tian Chen the Great Emperor's presence carried an unprecedentedly dangerous aura toward him.
But when he thought of the strange changes in Momousagi… he could no longer suppress his rage.
"Hmph! What crime have I committed?" "If there is any crime, it's yours, Tian Chen the Great Emperor—you used despicable, underhanded methods and abused your power first!"
But at that moment—
Momousagi, who had turned back, arrived at the scene.
Seeing Vice Admiral Chaton actually picking a fight with Tian Chen the Great Emperor?
Her expression immediately darkened considerably.
She stepped forward and scolded:
"Vice Admiral Chaton, what madness is this?" "Do you not want to live anymore?" "Hurry up and apologize to Tian Chen the Great Emperor!" "Otherwise—who here can save you?"
Momousagi had already heard from the crowd what was going on.
It turned out Vice Admiral Chaton thought she had been threatened by Tian Chen and forced into something excessive.
Thinking of this misunderstanding… Momousagi felt self-blame in her heart.
It was because she hadn't handled this idiot Chaton properly that the Great Emperor's dignity had been affected.
After all… there was no threat from Tian Chen in this matter. Everything that happened between her and Tian Chen had been a transaction she proposed herself— completely voluntary.
"Tian Chen the Great Emperor, I'm truly sorry!" "I didn't know Vice Admiral Chaton would get so worked up." "If there is any room for leniency, please forgive him for this mistake this once."
Momousagi pleaded on his behalf.
Although last night she had chosen to become Tian Chen's woman in Celestial Palace… that was a private matter.
In front of outsiders… she could not let anyone know about her relationship with Tian Chen the Great Emperor.
After all… she was still a Vice Admiral of Marine Headquarters. Her official stance remained with the Marines. Currently, Marine Headquarters and Tian Chen the Great Emperor were enemies.
"Rules cannot be broken!"
"This Emperor has said before—anyone who violates the order on Sabaody must face punishment."
"However, this incident isn't too severe—just injuring this Emperor's guards!" "This Emperor will cripple one of his arms as punishment!"
Tian Chen declared with majestic authority.
Momousagi saw this and knew there was no changing the punishment for Chaton now.
Last night, after her deep exchange with Tian Chen… she had gained a certain understanding of him.
She could vaguely understand— Tian Chen was the type of person whose words allowed no questioning.
Vice Admiral Chaton, however, didn't take Tian Chen's words seriously at all.
Instead, his eyes lit up when he saw Momousagi pleading for him.
He was extremely excited inside.
As expected… in Momousagi's heart, there was still a place for him!
As expected… he still had a chance to win Momousagi!
So today—no matter who— anyone who dared covet Momousagi was his enemy.
Thus… Chaton, overwhelmed by joy, chose to challenge Tian Chen.
"Hmph! You know exactly what you did to Momousagi!" "Now, if you're a man, fight me fairly!" "If I lose, you won't even need to act—I'll cripple my own arm!"
Chaton spoke with righteous indignation— fighting for a man's dignity, fighting to protect.
At this moment, he felt extremely good about himself!
For a moment, many onlookers even thought— Damn… didn't expect this guy to be such a real man? Daring to challenge Tian Chen the Great Emperor for a woman!
"Hmph… you really aren't afraid of death."
"Unfortunately… you still don't qualify to fight this Emperor fairly!"
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