The New King didn't care for Honest's words; instead, he looked at him and said,
"More meat? The Minister sure can eat a lot."
"Hahaha, you must eat the meat while it's still fresh; that's when it's delicious!"
Honest walked over to the New King, squatted down, and spoke.
The simple exchange between the two left everyone present holding their breath.
After all, even the New King listened to Honest.
Shaol, as a loyal minister, gnashed his teeth at this scene.
"Your Majesty! You are being deceived by Honest! Please, wake up, look and listen..."
Splurt~
A pinkish lump fell to the ground.
Immediately after, wails echoed through the palace, and the surrounding ministers trembled, each shrinking their heads, not daring to speak.
Beside them, Syura held a dagger, wiping the bloodstains from it as he looked at Shaol.
"Boring."
The New King and Honest watched this scene, neither of them blaming Syura.
Instead, the New King pointed at Shaol and said to Honest,
"Hey, Minister, this fellow is still saying such things."
"He must have lost his mind, right?"
"Indeed, Minister, your words have always been correct from the start."
The conversation between the two made Shaol, who was wailing, widen his eyes in disbelief.
At this moment, he was like a clown in front of Honest.
Just then, Honest slowly walked down. He squatted in front of Shaol and made a funny face.
"What a sorrowful farewell."
"Don't worry, I'll take good care of your wife; you don't need to worry.
Mmm~ that's the kind of care that involves her whole body."
Shaol stared intently at Honest, wishing he could kill him!
But he was powerless.
Honest waved his hand towards Syura.
"Hey, Syura, this fellow is yours to deal with."
"Alright."
With that, Syura smiled at Shaol and dragged him out.
However, Shaol did not resist; instead, he stared fixedly at Honest.
God!
Please kill this fellow who brings disaster to the country and its people!
Even if... the entire Empire has to be rebuilt, it doesn't matter!
As Shaol exited, the scene quieted down again. After a while, Syura walked in, covered in blood.
At this moment, the New King looked at Honest and asked,
"Minister, is there something you need from me?"
"Of course, Your Majesty, this concerns the affairs of the country."
Listening to Honest's words, the New King's expression changed slightly.
Affairs of the country, huh?
He'd have to ask his Minister about this.
Then he asked Honest,
"Minister, has something serious happened?"
"Your Majesty, indeed something serious has happened: General Esdeath has committed treason and joined the North Country."
As the words fell.
Everyone present, including the New King, widened their eyes, their faces filled with disbelief.
As a loyal subject, Esdeath had actually committed treason.
"How could General Esdeath betray the country? How is this possible!"
Honest took out another strip of meat, preparing to gnaw on it, while also revealing a subtle, cold smirk, "Your Majesty, it is absolutely true; Esdeath has already betrayed the country."
The New King was a bit flustered at this moment.
Esdeath had betrayed the country; one of his strongest Generals had actually committed treason.
"Minister, what should we do?"
Honest said unhurriedly, "Your Majesty need not worry; it's merely the Northern Lands. We are an Empire with a thousand years of foundation; we can crush the Northern Lands with a flick of a finger.
Moreover, your subject already has a plan.
We only need to dispatch elite troops, along with your subject's subordinates and my rebellious son's subordinates, and with your subject's personal intervention, we will surely annihilate the North Country."
The New King felt a little relieved after hearing this, "Then let it be as the Minister says."
At this moment, Syura suddenly spoke.
"Father..."
"Hmm?"
"Minister, I am willing to lead the men there."
Honest looked at his son but said nothing.
If it were an attack within the city, his son would be more or less suitable.
However, he couldn't lead this external war.
How troublesome; who should he send?
So hard to think.
What do you say, General Budo?
Honest turned to the New King and said, "Your subject believes that General Budo should lead the army to attack the Northern Lands and assert the might of our Empire."
If Budo won, he would continue to be a General. If he lost, Honest could then deal with the remaining loyal ministers one by one.
It truly was killing two birds with one stone.
The New King's eyes lit up when he heard Honest's words, but they quickly dimmed.
Once General Budo was sent out, who would guard the Imperial Palace? This was a problem.
The New King looked at the Minister and asked,
"Minister, if General Budo is dispatched, who will protect the safety of the Imperial Capital?"
"That's simple."
Honest tore off a piece of meat, then continued, "My rebellious son Syura will protect the Imperial Capital with his Wild Hunt, and my subordinates will also protect Your Majesty."
Syura, who had been somewhat angry because his father hadn't let him go, instantly changed his expression.
Then he said with firm eyes,
"Syura will definitely protect the New King's safety!!"
The New King looked at Syura and Honest.
As the New King who trusted Honest the most, he immediately issued the order.
"Order: General Budo to lead the troops, depart for the Northern Lands within three days, and conquer it.
At the same time, appoint Syura as the Imperial Capital's Guard Minister, to lead troops and protect all safety within the Imperial Palace!"
As the order was issued.
A Soldier carried the New King's decree towards the army's location.
General Budo was there.
And Syura, who had just been an ordinary Soldier, suddenly became the Imperial Capital's guard, his smile never fading.
He then turned and left, walking towards his base, while the other ministers went to fulfill their duties.
The Empire, which had been dormant for a long time, began to move.
At this moment, only the New King and Honest remained in the palace.
The New King looked at Honest, "Minister, with you here, I am at ease."
Honest smiled and said, "This is what your old subject should do; I must resolve Your Majesty's worries and difficulties."
At this moment, no one knew what Honest was thinking in his mind.
Soon, the New King's decree arrived at the army.
A tall, mighty, yellow-haired man in armor with a cape draped over his shoulders was training Soldiers.
He only needed to place the two hairs on his head over his eyebrows to be invincible.
"General! The New King's decree has arrived!"
The messenger shouted.
Budo stopped his movements, straightened his clothes, and quickly stepped forward, kneeling on one knee to receive the decree.
As the messenger finished delivering the decree.
Something seemed to flash in General Budo's eyes, but it ultimately turned into one sentence.
"Your subject receives the decree!"
"General Budo, prepare well these next few days."
"Yes!"
As the messenger left, Budo stood up.
He looked at the decree in his hand, then looked in the direction of the Northern Lands.
His gaze was deep; he hadn't expected Esdeath to have pledged allegiance to the New New King of the Northern Lands.
Then he looked at the Soldiers who were training; it was time for real combat.
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