Inside the imperial palace.
Alex walked with his Dependents, attracting countless gazes.
Raynare looked around at the environment curiously.
"It's clearly a high-tech world, yet I didn't expect it to be no different from ancient times here."
"Hmm... because the Federation pays more attention to tradition and heritage."
Lihua Jiang explained, "So in the imperial palace, it's not just the architecture; many ancient rules have also been preserved."
Shiho nodded in agreement, "Indeed, this is a great advantage of a country with a long history."
As they talked, they unknowingly arrived at the deliberation hall.
At this moment, it was already crowded with people.
In addition to the civil and military officials standing on the left and right, the most eye-catching ones were the few people at the head.
Although they were all wearing Eunuch uniforms, the entire court of officials treated them with great respect.
Because.
They are the actual rulers of the Federation now.
The appearance of Alex and the others naturally attracted the attention of those in the hall.
Everyone's gaze became somewhat strange.
These people beside the Emperor, it seems we have never seen them before?
A Eunuch said with a mocking smile, "So it's the Emperor, I don't know what wind blew you here today that you actually came to attend the morning court session."
"What, is it not allowed?"
Lihua Jiang said expressionlessly.
"The Emperor is the ruler, of course you have this right."
The Eunuch said playfully, "However, bringing irrelevant people here, even for the Emperor, is a bit improper, isn't it?"
He looked at Alex and the others, a flash of murderous intent in his eyes.
This Emperor, it seems she needs to be disciplined.
Let her know who the real master of this Vermillion Forbidden City is.
"Someone, come here."
The Eunuch waved his hand, preparing to kill the chicken to warn the monkey.
"He is too noisy."
"Yes, Master."
Kurome flashed and appeared in front of the Eunuch.
Clang!
With a flash of sword light, the Eunuch's voice came to an abrupt end.
Puchi!
Blood sprayed out, and a perfectly good head fell powerlessly to the ground.
Lihua Jiang watched this scene, a feeling of relief rising in her heart.
This old thing was the head of the Eunuchs.
She had dreamed of killing him before.
"Hiss—"
Watching this scene, the civil and military officials and the few Eunuchs all gasped.
They never expected the other party to dare to take action here directly.
"How bold, are you trying to rebel?"
Another Eunuch shouted sternly, "Where are the guards? Are they all dead?"
"These people abducted the Emperor and killed the Chief Eunuch. Their crimes are unforgivable. Kill them all!"
Hearing his shout, the guards around the council hall quickly filed in.
"Master, these guards are the confidants of these Eunuchs, I cannot command them."
"Simple, then just kill them all."
Alex shrugged: "It just so happens that you haven't experienced combat yet, so you can do it."
"Um... ah."
Lihua Jiang immediately became flustered.
Combat or whatever, she really didn't know how.
Alex said helplessly: "Try using magic power; that is the power within your body."
Hearing Alex's reminder, Lihua Jiang began to try, but couldn't grasp the knack in such a short time.
"Forget it, I'll teach you."
Alex shook his head, stood behind Lihua Jiang, and grabbed her hands to lift them up.
Hmm, it feels good.
It feels just like silk.
"Mm..."
A blush appeared on Lihua Jiang's cheeks.
The Master's hands feel so strange.
This feeling is something she has never experienced before.
It's very comfortable.
She actually had the urge to lie in the Master's arms forever like this.
"Lihua, feel the flow of magic power within your body."
Alex's words made her snap back to reality.
"Mm."
Lihua Jiang nodded, only feeling an invisible force guiding her magic power.
Alex pressed his hands against hers and said: "Next, just release the magic power."
"Okay, okay."
Lihua Jiang's cheeks were slightly burning.
The Master's breathing.
So close...
Her breathing grew heavy, her body softened, and her whole person leaned into Alex's embrace.
"Stare" × N
The gazes of Shiho and the others all underwent subtle changes.
This girl.
Could she be a formidable rival?
Why didn't they think of this method back then?
Boom!
Just as they were thinking this, a beam of dark red magic power erupted, completely enveloping the guards who had rushed in.
The aftermath of the explosion instantly rippled through the grand hall.
"Ahhh—"
A series of shrill screams came from within the smoke, but they stopped abruptly after only a few seconds.
Lihua Jiang looked at all of this blankly, saying in disbelief: "This... did I do this?"
"Remember this feeling."
Alex smiled and released her hands.
Immediately!
A feeling of emptiness welled up in Lihua Jiang's heart.
"Mm."
A moment later, Lihua Jiang nodded in disappointment.
"Why that expression? If you need to, I can hold you again."
Alex looked at Lihua Jiang and spoke with a half-smile.
"..."
Lihua Jiang was stunned, and her face turned bright red in an instant.
On the other side.
Whether it was the civil and military officials or the few Eunuchs, their eyes were widening, as if they were going to pop out.
What was that?
The Emperor actually used supernatural power?
Are they dreaming?
Everyone looked at each other and saw the shock in each other's eyes.
A Eunuch came back to his senses: "Very well, Your Majesty has actually learned sorcery and is associating with such rebellious people; it simply brings shame to the Imperial family."
Another Eunuch also said hideously: "I advise you to surrender; did you hear the roar of engines outside?"
"The mecha guards will arrive soon, and at that time, you won't be able to resist at all."
In his eyes, there was even more greed.
Supernatural power.
That is something that kings and ministers have dreamed of since ancient times.
If he could control this power.
Perhaps.
He might have a chance to become a normal man again.
"Is that so?"
Alex glanced at the mecha army in the distance, and slightly raised one hand:
"Super Magic Lightning Strike."
The moment his voice fell, the mighty thunder completely submerged them.
Rumble!
The hurricane howled.
These guards didn't even have time to wail before they completely vanished into thin air.
At this moment!
Everyone's brain had crashed.
Compared to this person.
The means the Emperor just displayed were nothing at all.
"Um, actually, we can discuss this."
A Eunuch said with a face full of smiles: "This sir, I..."
"Master, what do you think?"
"Just kill them all."
Upon receiving Alex's word, Kurome's figure flashed suddenly and appeared behind the few Eunuchs.
"Honestly, letting you live was only because there was no order from the Master."
"To think you still have so much to say."
Clang!
The blade entered the scabbard.
The eyes of the few Eunuchs widened suddenly.
The next second.
A bloodstain appeared from their shoulders and extended to their waists.
Bang! Bang!
The half-bodies of the few Eunuchs crashed to the ground, their eyes filled with fear at the moment of death.
"Now, who else wants to talk nonsense?"
Kurome turned her head, and her gaze swept over the civil and military officials.
For a moment.
Everyone avoided her gaze.
Are you kidding?
Still talking? Are they not afraid of death?
Besides.
Those few Eunuchs were not good things to begin with; it's better that they are dead.
Even.
Some clever officials.
Were already kowtowing to Lihua Jiang repeatedly, recounting the crimes of the several major Eunuchs and so on.
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