In the field, Lex watched Chen Rui quietly.
âElder Stanwell, Elder Pelin, Iâm sorry. I have a few words to say to this sir alone.â
Stanwell saw that Chen Rui didnât raise any objection, so he immediately signaled Pelin. The 2 bowed at Chen Rui and left the enchantment range.
Lex the Great was also an eyewitness to the battle of the Holy Light Mountain. Stanwell knew that the Great Emperor probably recognized âArthurâ. Of course, he didnât think âArthurâ would be Lexâs son. He kicked out this âsonâ of the Empire and reported to the Holy Church â Now even the Church itself had fully clarified the matter.
However, it now appeared that there might be other entanglements between the 2.
Lex then spoke up to Chen Rui, âWhat a surprise. I actually meet you here.â
âIâm also surprised.â Chen Rui said indifferently.
âPhil⦠misses you.â Lex shook his head, âNo matter how I explained it, she always believed that you are her brother.â
âAt least having a wish is hopeful. Take good care of her.â
Lex sighed, âGarfield is dead.â
âOh?â Chen Rui raised his eyebrows.
âLuke.â Lex said a name.
âThe fourth prince?â Chen Rui said with a disdainful smile, âHe has also been holding back for a long time. He finally canât bear it?â
âHe has always colluded with the remnants of the Cloud Rider Empire. The assassinations I encountered were planned by him. He wanted to put the blame on Garfield and create the illusion of Garfield committing suicide. As a resultâ¦â
âIs Luke dead too?â
âNo, he was just imprisoned in secret by me. He can only spend his life in a yard.â There was loneliness in Lexâs eyes.
âYouâre in your prime, firmly controlling the entire empire.â Chen Rui shook his head lightly, âFor an empire, it is lucky; for a rulerâs family, it is unlucky. Not every inheritor has sufficient patience; not every ruler has the guts and determination to let go. Whether itâs Luke or Garfield, this ending is a relief. Donât tell me thereâs no successor. Youâre still young, so is the empire, you totally have time to cultivate or give birth to inheritors. I just hope the same results⦠donât appear again.â
Lex stared at him for a moment and sighed softly as he said, âBlue Glory Empireâs King Klongter also encountered assassination, but he seemed to have less luck than me. He was seriously injured, which induced old injuries. Now, he is unconscious. During this period, Princess Landbis quickly wiped out all dissidents including Second Prince Victor with the blood and iron policy, firmly controlling the situation. If everything goes smoothly, when Klongter wakes up or dies, the Blue Glory Empire is about to be replaced by an empress.â
Landbis⦠finally got her wish?
âThese have nothing to do with me.â Chen Rui smiled indifferently.
Lex looked at Bortuli and Lavdino outside the enchantment, âI already know what happened today. Leave these 2 to me.â
Chen Rui thought for a while and nodded, âIf your handling canât give me and my family a satisfactory explanation, I donât mind handling it myself.â
âFamily? This isâ¦â Lexâs eyes were set on Catherine and surprise flashed across his eyes, because he keenly felt that there was a very special demeanor in this seemingly mysterious woman.
A superior!
And not an ordinary superior.
That gaze, that temperament, breath and momentum, is clearlyâ¦
A ruler who controls everything!
Catherine also noticed the abnormality. When the eyes of the 2 met, they both felt the feeling of âthe same kindâ!
Perhaps even Chen Rui had no such feeling. Only those who had also stood on the power peak stage for many years could feel this.
Lexâs pupils contracted slightly. I donât know when the human world has such a ruler â not an ordinary king, but a great ruler!
âShe is my woman.â
Catherine seemed to understand something, and she bowed deeply to Lex. Lex understood that if it werenât for Chen Ruiâs words, the etiquette between him and her would never have been like this.
âDaddy, mommyâ¦â Duoduo said curiously. Chen Rui shook his head at her. Duoduo pouted her mouth in dissatisfaction, but she didnât speak anymore. She just rubbed daddyâs hair back and forth.
When Lex heard the words âdaddy mommyâ, he couldnât help being shocked. His gaze that looked at Duoduo softened immediately, âThis is your daughter? Whatâs her name?â
âHer name is Duoduo.â Chen Rui took her daughter from Catherineâs arms and lovingly straightened her crooked braids, âThere is something wrong with her body.â
âWhat is the problem?â
âYou donât need to know that. Iâm going to take her to the Flaring Sun Volcano in the Red Eagle Empire for treatment.â
âThe Flaring Sun Volcano?â
Chen Rui sneered, âIt seems that you donât know yet? As long as one is willing to pay a lot of money, those elite scout griffons of your Thunder Legion can be turned into private aircraft for carrying cargo or personnel at any time.â
âI know now. There are other things that I want to solve together this time.â Lex took a deep breath and nodded slowly, âBy the way, the Thunder Legion is going to the Flaring Sun Volcano for a flight practice⦠â¦â
âLetâs not talk about the harsh environment of the Flaring Sun Volcano. As far as the location is concerned, it should be in the westernmost part of the Red Eagle Empire. Your legion is going to practice across the hinterland of a neighboring country?â
âYou donât need to know. I just want to tell you that the top elite war griffon in the legion is much faster than the ordinary scout type.â
âOf course, I donât need to know, your practice has nothing to do with me because I donât need a griffon anymore. There is a creature that is much faster than a griffon.â Chen Rui said lightly, âIâm sorry, my time is limited. I must go⦠Please take care.â
Lex the Great was silent for a while. He looked at Chen Rui who turned away and said nothing.
Catherine turned her head to Lex. This time Lex didnât stand still, but he cautiously bowed back in the same way.
Catherine didnât speak and followed behind Chen Rui.
âDaddy.â Duoduo whispered to Chen Ruiâs ear, âWho is this uncle?â
âYou canât call him uncle.â Chen Rui paused and replied softly, âHe is myâ¦â
Lex immediately pricked up his ears, but unfortunately, he couldnât hear him clearly because Chen Rui had already strode out of the soundproof enchantment with Duoduo in his arms.
When Lex removed the enchantment, Chen Rui had come to Stanwell with Duoduo and Catherine in his arms.
Duoduo should have understood the relationship with this âuncleâ. Probably because of some kind of order from his father, she didnât speak and just waved desperately at Lex with her eyes flashing with surprise.
Seeing the little girlâs pure smile without any impurities, Lex felt a soft spot in his heart being touched heavily.
This kind of emotion was like the first time he met his beloved Ikrina on the ball, and it was like the feeling of being a father when the first child was born.
Afterward, Dragon Elder Stanwell changed from a human form to a huge dragon body, and he bowed his usual proud head. Chen Rui and Catherine hopped up with Duoduo, and the holy dragon fluttered its wings and rose into the sky.
Lex saw that the little girl was still waving at him.
Not reverence, not fear, just closeness.
Lex wanted to wave hard at her too.
But he couldnât.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
He could only silently watch him, her, and her, riding the giant dragon and disappearing from his vision.
After withdrawing from the distant gaze, Lex slowly walked back to the center of the golden knight, returning to the cold and dignified gaze which glanced over the still incontinent Bortuli and the slumped Lavdino. They finally set on Vajoron whose eyes flickered.
âThe Black Death Follower you mentioned is the honored guest of the Dragon Valley.â Lex made Vajoronâs cold sweat broke out in 1 sentence, âI havenât introduced to you yet. This is Elder Pelin of the Dragon Valley, who is under the control of the Dragon Emperor Royal Majesty Pagrisâ order to secretly protect me, and the one who flew away just now is the confidant of the Dragon Emperor Royal Majesty Pagris, the holy dragon Elder Stanwell of the Demi-God Level.â
Only then did Vajoron know that these 2 strangers were the dragons who were hiding and protecting Lex. The one who did not hesitate to change the dragonâs body in public and respectfully carried the 3 of them and flew away, was actually a powerful holy dragon who was the Dragon Emperorâs confidant elder. He possessed the strength of Demi-God level!
No wonder Lex the Great went so cautiously. The soundproofed conversation was probably negotiating.
Then, âBlack Death Followerâ whom I personally identified just nowâ¦
When Vajoron thought of this, he was sweating profusely. That kind of extraordinary strength could be said to have surpassed the ordinary world. Some rules were simply non-existent to them. If they really wanted to retaliate or attack, the consequences would be disastrous.
Fortunately, behind the Dragon Bright Empire were the dragons, that person should have given face to Lex the Great.
âYour Majesty, it seems that it was a misunderstanding just now. In fact, my son Bortuli⦠is also thinking for Your Majestyâs safety.â
âShut up! What does my safety have to do with your sonâs desire for beauty?â Lex the Great said angrily, âYou still want to argue! According to the accurate intel I got, the cause of this incident is because your good son has bad intentions for that madam! And you! Lavdino, you not only coveted their treasure, but you framed that madam as the Black Death Follower. You are so disappointing! Elder Pelin, Iâm sorry for recommending such a despicable character to you.â
Whatâs the use of saying sorry? I am almost killed by this idiot⦠Pelin muttered to himself, but he shook his head resolutely on the surface, âI have received the order of that sir, and I will never be associated with Lavdino again. Your Majesty can deal with him as you wish, donât worry about me. Besides⦠I suggest that you punish him severely and set an example!â
The last sentence made Lavdino, who was already tormented by pain and fear, unable to hold back. He finally fainted.
Then Lex the Great said something that made Vajoron almost faint too, âLetâs not talk about your damn son. Talk about my son. Do you also call 1 of my sons as âYour Majestyâ in private?â
âYour Majesty! I neverâ¦â
Before he could finish speaking, a booklet was thrown at Vajoronâs feet, and Lexâs cold voice sounded, âLook for yourself.â
Vajoron timidly picked up the booklet, and he shivered after turning a few pages.
âYour plan accomplices, Legion Commander Folie of the Thunder Legion, Deputy Legion Commander Temondry⦠and many others have already confessed.â Lex said sternly, âI came to Dragon Horn City this time not only to inspect but also to prove some things. The results⦠really surprised me. Donât carry any more hope. What you see now are the troops that are completely loyal to me, and all your forces have been removed by me. â
âYour Majesty! I was just confused at that time, and I was threatened by the fourth prince. Your Majesty, in view of the Lakne Familyâs many yearsâ¦â Vajoron knew that the situation was over, and it was useless to argue, so he quickly begged for mercy.
Lex said ghastly, âSince you are so confused, the Lakne Family no longer needs to exist.â
Genocide? The Government Administration Council Dean, Old Kovax, on the side was surprised and spoke up, âYour Majestyâ¦â
Lex raised his hand and stopped Old Kovaxâs advice, completely ignoring the wailing of Vajoron who was being dragged down. He slowly looked away and set his gaze on a cloud where the huge figure disappeared.
TL: It would be a spectacular scene if Duoduo smooches Lexâs face ??