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Chapter 236: 124 Covenant, New Crew Members [Requesting Votes and Subscriptions] _2 Chapter 236: 124 Covenant, New Crew Members [Requesting Votes and Subscriptions] _2 “Lowering my head is merely retreat, not a gesture of respect.”

The Old Emperor stepped back half a step, gazing at Yang Ming, “Viscount Yang Ming, do you know what you’re saying?”

“I am very clear, Your Majesty.”

Yang Ming smiled,

“You can definitely extend my prison term purely out of personal emotion.

“When I ordered those Federation people to be fired upon, I had already made my decision.

“I will help Edwan because Edwan is my friend, and this country needs a monarch who understands the economy to revive it.

“But from now on, I will only be responsible for the safety of this nation’s people, fulfilling my duty as a soldier.

“Furthermore, before you angrily decide to extend my prison term, maybe you should consider my current prestige among the younger officers in the military.”

The Old Emperor suddenly raised his left hand, unable to conceal the anger on his face, seemingly wanting to choke Yang Ming’s neck.

But as he reached to grab Yang Ming, the movement suddenly became slow.

He clutched his chest, staggering two steps back.

Yang Ming turned his head to look at the maid nearby, speaking softly, “The Emperor is unwell, shouldn’t you come to support him?”

The maids hurried forward, the Old Emperor growling to get them away.

“May I be excused, Your Majesty?”

Yang Ming asked softly, “Any later, and I’ll miss the prison meal.”

“You! Treacherous minister and rebel! You will never walk out of that prison!”

Yang Ming nodded with a smile, saluted the Old Emperor, and turned to walk to the door.

The Old Emperor kept calling out.

“Someone! Someone!”

The mechanical guards outside the door stayed still.

Those two rows of Guard Army, their eyes carried a bit of hesitation;

But the orders coming through their headphones made them understand that all they should do at this moment was stand by and watch.

On the way back to prison, Yang Ming sent a text message to Lyu.

‘Imply to the Old Emperor to extend my prison term, ensuring I can stay in prison for a longer period.’

Soon, Lyu’s reply popped up on the watch.

‘The Old Emperor wants to change your sentence to indefinite detention, but, boss, Edwan is rushing to the Imperial Palace, confronting the Old Emperor with the ministers.’

Beautiful.

Yang Ming rubbed his brow, having finally resolved to use the Intelligent Machine to make the Old Emperor disappear for a while longer.

Ultimately, he had overestimated the limits of this Intelligent Machine.

Should Edwan know that the Old Emperor was an Intelligent Machine?

Yang Ming pondered carefully.

From any angle, letting Edwan know this truth wouldn’t benefit him.

The Old Emperor had less than two years to live.

Princess Dana was plotting to restart this old bastard.

The Imperial Foreign Affairs Bureau had already implicitly acknowledged Edwan as the leader of the Wind royal family, preparing to put Edwan on the Crown Prince’s throne.

If Edwan learned about this, he might easily turn against the Sherman Empire, which would be detrimental to his future development.

–By controlling the political situation through Edwan, it could reassure the Sherman Empire, as the Wind desperately needed the Sherman’s protection at this stage.

‘Don’t tell him,’ Yang Ming sighed inwardly.

Suddenly, a noise came from outside the car window.

Yang Ming pointed to the window, and the prison guard beside him quickly lowered the projection wall of the car window.

A group of young men and women, probably students and workers, holding projection signs reading ‘The New Federation must make war reparations,’ ‘Avenge our fallen compatriots,’ ‘Firmly oppose invasion war,’ ‘The freedom and democracy of the New Federation are bullshit,’ marched turbulently on the sidewalk.

Yang Ming wondered, “Are they going to demonstrate in front of the Imperial Palace?”

“Yes, sir, many students and workers have been marching these days, feeling that the royal family’s stance is too soft.”

Yang Ming laughed, “This country finally has a bit more vitality.”

“Yes… um, can you sign an autograph for me?”

The prison guard asked quietly.

Seeing Yang Ming a bit puzzled, the prison guard quickly explained,

“My son and I are fans of yours, the Captain of the Emig!

“I know the royal family is suppressing this news, wiping your information off the internet, but I want to say, you are the hero who safeguarded the last shred of dignity for this country.

“Can you?”

“Of course,” Yang Ming’s smile was somewhat awkward, “Where do I sign?”

Excited, the prison guard handed the laser gun to a young colleague nearby and swiftly lifted the armor suit with a shield generator, revealing…

A pale belly.

…

That evening, Edwan hurriedly came to find Yang Ming.

“You shouldn’t have angered him, Ming,” Edwan sighed, “There are already too many things to deal with now, and I spent three hours pacifying the elderly at home.”

Yang Ming, who was fiddling with fitness equipment, could only shrug at this.

“Edwan, don’t you think that this Emperor now is overly confident?”

“He has always been like this.”

“What he most wants to do now is to eliminate a few key generals in the military,” Yang Ming cursed, “If I don’t provoke him, he will surely assign this task to me, which would completely collapse the national defense system of Wind.”

Edwan sighed in dismay and sat on the comfortable sofa nearby, surveying the surroundings.

Now, the lowest level of this prison was all Yang Ming’s.

A fifty-square-meter deluxe gym, a master bedroom resting area covered with soft carpets, a multimedia room with sixteen speakers… even in the corner, a ‘ground swimming pool’ twenty-five meters long.

Edwan shook his head, “Alright, you handled it well, but we seem to have unknowingly completely sidelined my father.”

“You are more suited for that position,” Yang Ming smiled, “Don’t worry, I know your character, you won’t harm the Old Emperor. Did you see the video I sent you? Your eldest brother will have a peaceful retirement in that hospital, without any place mistreating him.”

Edwan frowned tightly, “Ming, can you tell me the truth? General Leon he…”

“My man.”

“How did you accomplish that?”

“That’s a trade secret.”

“Oh! You!” Edwan rubbed his forehead.

Yang Ming laughed, “Next, I’m going to the New Federation, there will be a bionic robot here… it’s the one covered with a cloth in the corner.”

“What are you going to the New Federation for?”

Yang Ming said seriously, “To learn advanced production technology, improve Wind’s technological competitiveness.”

Edwan cursed, “I thought you were going to leave this mess of Wind and go there to resume your relationship with Miss Windsor! That’s too risky.”

“I will do a little disguise, don’t worry,” Yang Ming said softly, “The New Federation has a few technologies, I want to get hold of them as soon as possible, then I’ll share them with you, as a reward for covering for me.”

“You’ve already done a lot for this country; you don’t need to bear such pressure,” Edwan said seriously, “What kind of technology do you need? Maybe we can get it from elsewhere.”

“I already said, it’s a trade secret.”

Yang Ming winked.

“Alright, if you insist,” Edwan asked worriedly, “How will you enter the New Federation? Do you need a fake passport? The royal family has twenty-six large companies in the New Federation, I can help to conceal your identity.”

Yang Ming vaguely said, “No need, I have my ways, I guess I can come back in a few months.”

Edwan hesitated to speak but knew that Yang Ming sharing this secret with him was already a sign of absolute trust.

“Take care, don’t push yourself too hard, make sure to return safely,” Edwan sighed, “Although I don’t want to admit it this way, I need your help.”

Yang Ming smiled, “Do you remember our previous pact?”

“Which pact?”

“The one you mentioned after drinking a little that time when we were having barbecue.”

Edwan laughed, “Of course I remember, it’s the only motivation supporting me till now.”

Yang Ming, “To liberate this country from the shadow of the Sherman Empire, from the feudal monarchy.”

Edwan, “To return power to the people.”

Yang Ming, “To establish a truly independent and autonomous political system.”

Edwan, “To let the people enjoy prosperity, human rights, dignity, and ideals.”

Yang Ming reached out with his left hand clenched into a fist, and the two lightly bumped fists.

…

That night,

A shadow stealthily climbed to the highest point of the prison, the surveillance cameras around the prison simultaneously aimed their view at the ground.

A streak of light flashed across the clouds, and the shadow vanished.

Within the Feinan.

Yang Ming stepped out from beneath the Particle Transmission Machine, looking at the timid new crew member beside him, his mood instantly lifted.