Chapter 954: Old Emperor, Are You Not Being Human Anymore?

And then, under the gaze of hundreds of people in the Audience Chamber, firmly sat upon the throne.

"Everyone, I am very pleased that you could all come today."

Just as he sat down, the old Emperor opened his mouth.

Everyone didn't take this kind of polite remark seriously.

What everyone wanted to know now was what exactly the Emperor had summoned them here for.

Perhaps Lan Qingyou and Elisa, these two outsiders, didn't feel much.

But as local people of the Empire.

Those ministers, nobles, and even Albert and others were all very clear that the people who came this time were basically all important officials of the Empire.

This didn't just include people working within the Imperial Capital.

Local nobles.

Border administrators.

These people had also rushed over from thousands of miles away.

That's why everyone was so curious about what matter the old Emperor was going to announce.

Looking at the old Emperor's appearance, he didn't seem ill.

Nor did it look like he was going to pass the throne to any prince or princess.

Then why exactly did he summon everyone here?

"Interesting."

When the old Emperor appeared, Lan Qingyou, who was standing below, smiled and muttered softly.

"Interesting? Did you see something?"

Elisa still 'trusted' those Demon Eyes of Lan Qingyou.

For the other party to actually say these two words the moment she saw the old Emperor.

That meant it was truly interesting.

Since the other party said it was interesting, then she, who was also a Witch, should also be able to find amusement, right?

"You'll know in a bit. If nothing unexpected happens, there's going to be an unexpected event."

Lan Qingyou grinned at Elisa.

And then didn't make another sound.

And seeing the other party like this, Elisa also revealed a smile.

Originally, she hadn't had any expectations for this summons.

The only plan for this trip was to find Lan Qingyou to exchange ideas.

After the summons ended, she would go back to the Aureolus Family's fief to continue researching her emblem system.

But now it was different.

The Tower Witch had given an answer.

Then she should look forward a bit to what would happen.

Their conversation was naturally heard by Mentor Mera, Albert, and Nicolas, who were closest to them.

Although they knew the two wouldn't pose any threat to the Empire.

But their conversation, as well as those smiles that looked full of 'danger', still made people vigilant.

Of course.

They weren't vigilant against the two of them.

But against the reason for being summoned this time.

"Everyone, summoning you all here today is because there is a very important matter that requires your help."

Just as everyone was guessing, the old Emperor opened his mouth.

This instantly made the originally puzzled people stop thinking and look at the old Emperor in unison.

Help?

What was going on?

Had this old Emperor ever said such words that lowered his status before?

No!

Absolutely not!

At least since the other party became Emperor, he had never said such 'polite' words.

But today he suddenly said it.

This was somewhat frightening.

You must know, the old Emperor had been on the throne for decades, and he had used quite a lot of methods.

Suddenly doing this today inevitably made people wonder if the other party was scheming something again.

Thus.

Whether it was the ministers or the prime minister, or those nobles and generals, every single one of them perked up.

They didn't want to become the target of the old Emperor's purge due to some unclear reason.

After all, right now was the juncture where several princes and princesses were fighting for power and profit.

Whoever crashed into it, even if they didn't die, they'd have to shed a layer of skin.

Contrary to these noble ministers, the smile on Lan Qingyou's face became even more unbridled.

And the three people beside her, Mentor Mera, Albert, and Nicolas, after hearing the old Emperor's words, looked at Lan Qingyou.

The worry in their hearts grew even more.

"May I ask Your Majesty if the Empire has encountered any difficulties?"

At this time, Duke Taylor, who was both a duke and the prime minister, swayed his fat body and walked out.

As someone who constantly curried favor.

The role of Duke Taylor was reflected at this moment.

When everyone else didn't dare speak, he dared.

For no other reason than because he didn't belong to any prince's faction, nor any princess's faction.

But was of the old Emperor's faction.

And precisely because of this.

That he could serve as the prime minister, the first important official below the Emperor, year-round with the status of a duke.

So him stepping forward at this time wouldn't cause any problems.

"Difficulties..."

The old Emperor leaned back against the throne.

Then looked at the dome of the Audience Chamber with blurred eyes.

"I have indeed encountered some difficulties, but not the Empire's, rather my own."

Uh...

Not the Empire's, but his own?

Then summoning so many people here is useless, right?

After all, the other party was an existence who had dominated the entire Sima Empire for decades.

Whether it was prestige, methods, or martial force, he was top-tier.

If even he had matters he couldn't handle well.

Then they couldn't possibly have any ability to handle it either.

Or was it that he encountered some physical condition.

So he wanted to collect their opinions?

If it was like this, there was no need to make such a big fanfare.

Or rather, this kind of thing wasn't suitable for a big fanfare originally.

Couldn't figure it out.

Really couldn't figure it out.

Many people thought a lot in this split second.

But no matter how they thought, they couldn't figure out what exactly this Emperor wanted to do.

And right at this moment.

Someone stepped out.

No...

Should be floated out.

"Your Majesty, does the difficulty you mentioned refer to the fact that you're no longer being human?"

That's right.

The one who floated out was none other than the black-robed Lan Qingyou.

And what she saw was exactly that the old Emperor was already no longer human.

That's why she said it was interesting.

After all, it was said that the guy whose bones and ashes she had scattered previously was the old Emperor's illegitimate son.

"Lord Lan Qingyou, what nonsense are you spouting?"

Duke Taylor was the first to step out, and then reprimanded Lan Qingyou.

Not being human...

No matter how you look at this, it's not a very pleasant term.

Yet this fellow who hadn't been a marquis for long actually said such words on such an important occasion.

And said it to the old Emperor.

How could this not make Taylor jump in anger?

You must know, in the beginning, he was very optimistic about this 'newcomer' without any background.

But in the end, he didn't obtain any benefits from the other party.

Although very angry.

But because it was someone the old Emperor viewed favorably.

And the other party was also an existence capable of summoning a goddess.

So he also no longer dreamed the beautiful dream of 'taking her under his wing'.

However, stopping dreaming didn't mean he would tolerate the other party slandering and cursing the old Emperor like this.

That was the source of his own power.

In the future, even if the old Emperor died, his status would definitely be unshakeable.

"The Emperor hasn't even opened his mouth yet, what are you jumping out for."

Although she was retorting, Lan Qingyou didn't even spare a glance for the other party.

Throughout the whole process, her eyes were on the old Emperor.

Waiting for the other party's next move.