Chapter 585

"Please!"

Although it was an invitation, the words were full of coldness. Perocicia knew that if he didn't agree, the other party would inevitably force him to go as a guest.

"Please lead the way." He nodded and agreed to go.

"Please."

The place he was invited to was not far, just a breakfast stall not far from the Flying Fox Restaurant, exactly at the diagonal position of the Flying Fox Restaurant, and it just happened to be able to observe everyone entering and exiting the main entrance of the Flying Fox Restaurant clearly.

Perocicia saw a pretty young master in white at a glance, whose face seemed to be even more handsome than his own, looking just like a woman—no, it should be said that the other party was a disguised woman. His sister had also often disguised herself as a man and snuck out of the kingdom to play with him, so he had quite a bit of experience in dressing up.

It seemed that the other party's status was very noble.

Because standing behind him was a powerful martial artist carrying a giant sword that was taller and broader than himself, also wearing a silver mask on his face. The aura on that martial artist was steady and heavy, like the heavy sword he carried on his back.

This must be an extremely strong swordsman, because a heavy sword is harder to control than a light sword, and the force and momentum of the sword are more fierce and heavy.

The Emperor Tianwu Empire was worthy of being a great nation, with talents emerging in large numbers!

It was an existence that their Kingdom of Chilperi could not imagine.

Perocicia did not dare to relax his vigilance. A young master who could have such a strong guard, and who had recognized him just one day after his arrival—the other party's identity could only be those who truly held power in the Emperor Tianwu Empire.

"Kingdom of Chilperi, Perocicia greets Your Highness." Perocicia performed the highest etiquette of the kingdom directly, flicking the half-hanging cloak behind him with his left hand and placing his right hand on his left shoulder. If the other party's identity was really what he thought, the other party would definitely be able to tell.

"Prince, you are too humble. Please take a seat. If you haven't had breakfast yet, please enjoy." Princess Yong'an, Li Li Changan, used a deliberately disguised male voice, reaching out to invite Prince Perocicia to sit down, but she did not get up herself.

"The place and environment are a bit simple, please don't mind, Your Highness."

"No, not at all. I haven't eaten yet either."

Perocicia noticed this detail. The other party did not get up. According to common sense, since the other party knew his identity, they would inevitably get up to welcome him when he performed the salute. There were only two possibilities for not getting up to treat him.

One: The other party was someone who didn't understand etiquette.

Two: The other party's status was so noble that they could completely ignore this etiquette.

Just as Cicia had initially thought, the other party was a member of the noble Emperor Tianwu Royal Family, so naturally, they didn't need to deliberately get up to welcome a prince from a small country like him.

After sitting down, he ate breakfast with the other party. Actually, he had already eaten, but to accommodate the other party, he could eat some more.

If the other party was from the noble Emperor Tianwu Royal Family, perhaps the royal crisis would have other turning points. Hopefully so.

After a while, when the two had finished eating, Li Li Changan spoke more formally: "I am from the Emperor Tianwu Royal Family. I don't know why Prince Perocicia visited our country suddenly, and no ambassador from your country submitted a formal visit letter. Forced by circumstances, I had to invite you to talk, please forgive me, Your Highness."

"Perocicia greets the Imperial Prince."

This time, Cicia used the half-kneeling greeting of the Emperor Tianwu Empire.

"Get up quickly, there are so many people watching."

Similarly, this time Princess Yong'an, Li Li Changan, also got up to welcome him.

Perocicia received the respect he deserved, and the dissatisfaction he had felt earlier disappeared. He only hoped that the other party would listen to his appeal and help their Kingdom of Chilperi.

Sitting back down, Cicia also explained the reason.

"Your Highness, I came here out of desperation because my homeland is suffering from war. I came here to find a way to stop the war."

"War?"

Li Li Changan did indeed show some confusion between her brows this time. Speaking of which, the Kingdom of Chilperi could be considered a neighboring country of Emperor Tianwu. Because of the special geographical location of the Kingdom of Chilperi, the relationship between the two countries had always been relatively good.

But why didn't she know about such a major event as a war in the Kingdom of Chilperi? Could the information have been intentionally or unintentionally concealed? Who had such great power?

"But we haven't received any relevant information."

"How can that be? The trade between the Kingdom of Chilperi and your country stopped three months ago. That shouldn't be. How could your country not know that the Kingdom of Chilperi is at war?"

At first, Cicia thought the other party was pretending not to know, but judging from her truly bewildered look, it seemed she was genuinely unaware.

"If that's really the case, then someone is undoubtedly hiding something from the Emperor!" Li Li Changan's face turned cold instantly. Could there be treacherous and cunning people secretly plotting something at this gateway of the Empire?

"Iron Fist, go investigate the trade caravans from the Empire to the Kingdom of Chilperi. What made them hide this news?"

"Yes!"

Actually, she should have investigated the City Lord's Mansion directly, because it was impossible for the City Lord's Mansion not to know about such a big thing. But Li Li Changan suddenly had some suspicions about the current General General Shenwei, suspecting that it was an order from her father the Emperor behind the scenes, because General General Shenwei belonged to one of the Empire's four major legions and only listened to the Emperor's orders. Without the Emperor's orders, he had no right to hide such a big thing.

It is worth mentioning that the current General General Shenwei was the son of the former General General Shenwei. Because General General Shenwei was a founding hero, the founding Emperor had bestowed the title, and specially allowed them to inherit the title hereditarily, always guarding the most important gateway for the Empire.

Speaking of which, the Wu family had been assisting their Li family's world for thousands of years. The current General General Shenwei should also be the 22nd General General Shenwei.

To be honest, she was somewhat dissatisfied with the current General General Shenwei.

Because the way the other party looked at her was a bit strange, and hindered by the other party's status, she found it difficult to get angry.

"Your Highness, can you help me lobby your country's Emperor? If the Empire is willing to send troops, it will definitely be able to stop this war!"

"Sorry, Prince Perocicia, I cannot make the decision on this matter. However, after I investigate the ins and outs of the matter, I will definitely be able to help you lobby my father and strive to send troops to stop the war for your country as soon as possible!"

Li Li Changan also found this matter difficult to handle. Since they, as children, were unaware, it was very likely that her father had hidden it, or the kingdom attacking the Kingdom of Chilperi had made some kind of secret deal with her father.

Wait, in the past six months, it seemed that no other kingdom's envoys had visited openly? If it was a secret deal, then at least the surface-level envoy visit process should still be there.

What was going on?

Li Li Changan suddenly realized that this matter might not be as simple as she had imagined. If the envoys had not visited the Empire, then how could the other party make a deal with her father?

Without a deal, then it meant that someone below was forcibly hiding this matter. The other party's power could even influence the Empire's intelligence department!!!

If it was true, then their intentions were truly punishable!

The point was, did her father know about it?

Returning to the palace was not something that could be done in a short time. If the other party really had monstrous power, then the target was smaller. Now... it was better to gather enough evidence first.

"Alright, Your Highness."

Perocicia felt a little disappointed. Even if he had prepared in advance, the other party was just a princess, not the Emperor of the Empire himself, and the power in her hands was limited. It was normal that she couldn't help him. Going through the normal process also took time, but what he lacked most now was time!

It seemed that the spirit was willing but the flesh was weak.

"Don't be discouraged, Prince Perocicia. Can you tell me the whole story of the matter? Perhaps we can discuss a solution."

"I can."

Perocicia thought for a moment and nodded.

Currently, Master Lin Cheng had already agreed to help him forge the weapon. If he could discuss other methods with the Princess, it would be a good choice as a backup plan.

Immediately after, Cicia told the whole story of what happened in the Kingdom of Chilperi, from the ancient ruins to why he came here, without the slightest concealment.

The sheepskin blueprint had already been absorbed by Master Lin Cheng, so it didn't matter if he said it. The Princess before him couldn't force Master Lin Cheng to hand over the sheepskin blueprint.

Furthermore, concealment might make the Princess suspicious. Since she could find him, it proved that her methods were extraordinary.

Now that he had nothing left to lose, he might as well tell everything.

"Prince Perocicia, I have already understood the general situation. Regarding your request, I will report it to my father another day, and I hope my father will be willing to send troops to help the Kingdom of Chilperi."

"Thank you very much, respected Imperial Princess." Perocicia stood up and saluted again.

"I still have to go to Master Lin Cheng's inscription class, so please forgive me for not being able to accompany you further."

Li Li Changan waved her hand, not minding.

— Author's Notes —

...Seeking flowers...