A Core Ship From The Start
Chapter 632 - Chapter 632 Chapter 469 Unexpected Discovery_1

Chapter 632: Chapter 469: Unexpected Discovery_1 Chapter 632: Chapter 469: Unexpected Discovery_1 Duanmu Huai had no intention of hiding this matter. In fact, he immediately told everyone about it upon his return.

Because Duanmu Huai understood clearly that many things can’t be concealed. Sometimes, acknowledging the reality is more important than anything else. In fact, most defeats start from the inability to accept reality.

At the moment, there indeed has been trouble in the royal city. Fortunately, the Second Legion was not affected. After leaving the royal city, everyone visited the border between the Herman Kingdom and the Devil World. Everything there seemed in order and well-organized. The general of the Second Legion met with them, and his surprise and astonishment seemed quite genuine when he learned about the calamity in the royal city.

In other words, what happened in the royal city was not known to the Tribunal, the Loyalist Army, or even the Second Legion.

No one is clear about the situation inside.

“From the perspective of magic, I think if so many corpses are being used, it must be a terribly frightening ritual or spell……”

Ann and Greiya analyzed for a while before giving this answer. Unfortunately, even Zhi Jingxiang could not accurately answer whether there are spells in this world that require so many corpses.

But anyway, Ann’s idea was correct.

No matter what the Congress wants to do, using so many corpses is a serious problem to begin with.

“Soldiers are beginning to feel anxious now.”

Wu Luze was more concerned about another issue.

Although they have recruited many soldiers locally, many soldiers from the first, fourth and fifth legions have families living in the royal city. Now that they’ve heard about the situation in the royal city, they too hope to return to check and find out the whereabouts of their families.

“Should we change our plans?”

“No changes to the original plan, reorganize these people into a unit, cooperate with the Fourth Legion and the Tribunal to proceed to the royal city, the others continue their current tasks.”

Duanmu Huai shook his head. The current strength of the Fourth Legion had already neared one hundred thousand, second only to the Second Legion. With the First and Fifth Legions on their side, other cities had already given up their will to resist. In fact, the only ones they must face now is the desperate struggle of the Congress. Aside from them, others have no intention of fighting until the very end against the Fourth Legion.

Under such circumstances, the Fourth Legion already has enough strength to deal with these petty thieves.

Therefore, the Tribunal should also take action next.

The news from the royal city has spread throughout the Loyalist Army, and naturally, the personal guards knew about it as well.

“Is this true? Captain?”

Lusian, who had heard the news, practically rushed in front of Kierdi to ask.

“Ah? Um… Yes, we have already investigated the royal city. At least for now, it appears that the royal city has indeed been attacked, but the corpses are nowhere to be found……”

“How is that possible… ”

“What’s wrong, Lusian? ”

Seeing Lusian’s horrified face, Kierdi looked at her with confusion. That being said, she hadn’t forgotten that she had suspected Lusian of possibly being a daughter of Herman nobility. Given the current situation, could it be that her family is in the royal city of Herman? If that’s the case, it would make sense……

“…………”

In response to Kierdi’s questioning, Lusian didn’t reply. She hesitated for a moment and then looked at Kierdi.

“Lady Kierdi, can I speak with the Judge, Sir? I have something very important to tell him!”

“………”

Hearing this, Kierdi eyed Lusian carefully, then nodded her head.

“Of course, no problem.”

After this, Kierdi took Lusian to the command room, where everyone else was. Seeing Kierdi and Lusian, they didn’t pay much attention until Kierdi spoke up.

“Judge, Sir, Miss Lusian here wants to tell you something very important.”

“Oh?”

Duanmu Huai lifted his head and looked at Kierdi and Lusian standing next to her. Facing Duanmu Huai’s gaze, Lusian trembled a bit, but she still stood up straight.

“What is it?”

Duanmu Huai stared at Lusian and asked. After hesitating, Lusian continued.

“Before this, I would like to undo the transformation spell on me……Can I?”

“Of course, who will do it?”

Duanmu Huai was not surprised that Lusian had used transformation magic. After all, Kierdi had previously mentioned her suspicions about Lusian. She looks like a commoner, but wears high-end innerwear, and her skin is smooth and delicate, unlike a rough peasant. At the time, Kierdi had suspected that Lusian could be using transformation magic.

It now appears that Kierdi’s observation was indeed very good.

“I will do it.”

Although she had become smaller, Zhi Jingxiang’s magic power hadn’t diminished, and her mind was still sharp.

What was that saying? Even though she’s turned into a little girl, her mind remains sharp. That marks a great detective… Ahem, enough playing around.

Of course, Zhi Jingxiang didn’t know what Duanmu Huai was thinking. She walked up to Lusian, reached out her hand. Within moments, a halo of magical energy enveloped Lusian. Then, under the watchful eyes of all, Lusian gradually began to transform. The ribbon binding her hair untied, her hair cascaded downwards, the black locks shimmering with a golden glow. Simultaneously, the girl’s previously light brown skin began to become porcelain-like, delicate and white. Moreover, her originally dull eyes revealed a dazzling emerald green glow, akin to precious jewels.

“Huh… Ahhh?!!”

Seeing this scene, not only were Kriolleiv and Laures surprised, but even Creme was stunned, staring blankly at the girl in front of him.

“His Majesty… The Emperor?!”

The glow of the magic faded, and the figure standing before them was no longer a slave girl. Instead, it was a young woman with brilliant golden hair and emerald-green eyes, possessing an aura of nobility and beauty.

She exhaled deeply and then turned towards Duanmu Huai, lifting her skirt slightly.

“Greetings, Your Honor the Judge, I apologize for concealing my identity until now. I am Hera Herman, the Emperor of the Herman Kingdom.”

“…………………….”

Everyone present is struck dumbfounded by this moment.

The slave girl is actually…… the Emperor?!!

In fact, even Kierdi, who had early suspicions about Hera, was also stunned into silence. At most, she had suspected the girl might be some noble lady from the Herman nobility; she hadn’t expected that Hera Herman would turn out to be…… the Emperor!

What a turn of events, the Emperor hiding in the Loyalist Army?! This is unheard of!?!

“His, His Majesty The Emperor?!!”

Creme even fell to his knees, too scared to speak.

“That is truly a surprise.”

Compared to the others, Duanmu Huai merely seemed slightly amused.

“But revealing your identity to me now, it’s not just to say hello, is it? There must be something you want to discuss?”

“Yes, there is.”

Lusian–no, Emperor Hera–nodded her head firmly.

“Actually, there is a reason why I fled the Royal City……”

Then, Hera began to recount why she had fled the royal city.

According to her, one day Stith came to her room and proudly informed her that he had acquired a power strong enough to conquer the entire world. He also presented her with a box and claimed it to be the key. If he could activate it, it would unleash a great power that no one could rival. By then, the entire world would be at the beck and call of the Herman Kingdom, and he would become the king of the world!

Frightened by this, Hera made a risky decision: steal the key and flee the royal city. Then she would bring the key to the headquarters of the Church of AL. Even though Hera had no idea what the key was, Stith desired to rule the world with it; therefore, the best decision was to entrust this key to the Church of AL.

Fortunately, her maid agreed to help her and even provided her with a Transformation Potion. After drinking the potion, Hera transformed into her maid and vice versa. Following her maid’s guidance, Hera, in the guise of her maid, absconded from the royal city with the box.

“So how did you become a slave??”

Duanmu Huai couldn’t understand how a prestigious emperor could end up as a slave. Hera hung her head in shame as she recounted her story. Based on her narration, she had faithfully followed her maid’s advice to find someone in a border village. The maid had said that this person could help to deliver Hera to the Church of AL.

But that person turned out to be a slave trader. It appears that Hera’s maid had tricked her.

“Then do you know what Stith was talking about?”

“I don’t know.”

Hera shook her head.

“Stith was very cautious and never disclosed any details to me.”

“So, after hearing about what’s happening in the royal city, you believed it was the trump card that Stith mentioned?”

“Yes.”

As she spoke, Hera pulled out a box and handed it to Duanmu Huai.

“This is the key.”

“It looks like an empty box.”

Duanmu Huai took the box and shook it. There wasn’t anything inside. It was empty.

“That’s what I said initially as well. But Stith insisted that it contains a big secret…””

“A secret, huh…””

Duanmu Huai examined the box.

“Well, that makes it simple.”

“Simple?”

“Yes, since this thing is the key, then… just destroy it!!”

As he spoke, a black flame surfaced in Duanmu Huai’s hand. With a firm grip, he crushed the box. As it shattered, a shrieking wail echoed in the air and something in human form flew out of the box–only to be immediately engulfed by the black flame. In a blink of an eye, it disappeared without a trace.

“Well, it seems a soul was sealed inside. As for whose soul it was… it’s dead now, so it’s meaningless to discuss further.”

“Err…”

After seeing this scene, Hera was at a loss for words.

Meanwhile, Duanmu Huai simply dusted off his hands, then looked at Hera.

“So, Your Majesty the Emperor, since you’re already here, why not join us?”