Chapter 1481: Need the Keluo Imperium to Take the Lead

The old minister was in Silence for a moment, then spoke.

"Lord Gewanuosai, this is, after all, the territory of the Keluo Imperium..."

Gewanuosai said.

"I must ensure that Lord Lu is not subject to any threats while in the Keluo Imperium. Until I confirm that the surroundings are completely secure, no one is allowed to make any strange movements."

The old minister's brows twitched slightly, then returned to calm.

"Understood. Since your side has its own procedures, we respect them."

He stepped aside, not completing that gesture of courtesy.

"Please. His Majesty is waiting at the Imperial Palace."

Gewanuosai stepped back half a pace, returning behind Lu Zhenda.

Lu Zhenda smiled and nodded, then stepped forward.

The old minister followed at Lu Zhenda's side, maintaining a certain distance.

But after walking a few steps, he looked back at the young ministers following behind him.

Behind him, the young ministers' gazes landed on that golden back moving away, their eyes filled with fury.

"These Xiuluo Saints simply do not take us seriously!"

"That's right! What do they have to be proud of!"

Keluo Imperium Capital Star, Keluo Nuo Si, main gate of the Imperial City.

Lu Zhenda stepped out of the vehicle, his gaze sweeping over the reliefs on the palace gate; he did not pause for too long and lifted his feet to walk forward.

The old minister walked to the side and front of Lu Zhenda, maintaining a certain distance.

"Lord Lu, preparations for the enthronement ceremony are currently underway. His Majesty is waiting inside the Imperial Palace and will meet with you later. If you have any needs, you may instruct the attendants at any time."

"I understand."

Lu Zhenda nodded slightly and replied.

On the plaza inside the palace gate, workers were setting up the Viewing Platform, and deep purple curtains swayed gently in the wind.

Several protocol officers in dark uniforms were directing the workers to adjust the angle of the curtains.

The Lamenters Sergeant walked at the side and rear of the group, his gaze sweeping over the honor guards practicing, and he let out a cold snort.

"Flashy and showy, completely useless; these Aliens always like to engage in this kind of thing."

The old minister walking in front slowed his pace slightly.

What are these people from the Xiuluo Holy Star Alliance proud of? If it weren't for His Majesty Kesi telling them to receive them earnestly, he would never suffer this kind of indignity here; he would have left them at the Spaceport to deflate their arrogance.

At this moment, a Keluo attendant walked over quickly from not far away, wearing a dark gray attendant uniform, and bowed slightly.

"Lord Lu, His Majesty invites you to the study for a talk."

Lu Zhenda stopped his pace.

"Now?"

The attendant said.

"Yes, His Majesty is waiting for you in the study."

Just as Lu Zhenda was about to step forward, Gewanuosai had already spoken first.

"I must go along as well."

The attendant was slightly stunned, then returned to calm.

"Of course. His Majesty's meaning is to invite Lord Lu and his accompanying guards to go together."

Lu Zhenda turned his head to say to the personnel accompanying him behind.

"You all wait here for a moment; the two of us will go and return shortly."

Several accompanying personnel and the medical Xiunu nodded, stopped their pace, and stood firm at the edge of the plaza.

The Lamenters squad spread out around them, forming a security perimeter, blocking those Keluo people who were still walking about outside the range.

The attendant led the way in front, and Lu Zhenda followed him through the plaza in front of the palace gate and walked into the corridors inside the Imperial City.

The walls on both sides of the corridor were hung with deep purple curtains and huge oil paintings, depicting the battle scenes of the successive emperors of the Keluo Imperium.

The attendant stopped in front of a heavy metal door and turned slightly to the side.

"His Majesty is waiting for you inside."

Gewanuosai pushed open the door, and Lu Zhenda walked in.

The room was furnished simply, without extra decorations.

A dark desk was placed in the center of the room, with several documents and a closed Data Pad spread out on the table.

Kesi stood behind the desk, wearing a deep purple casual outfit.

Seeing Lu Zhenda enter, he raised his hand to signal the attendant beside him to leave.

"You all withdraw first; without my order, no one is allowed to enter."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

The attendant retreated and closed the door.

Gewanuosai stood on the inside of the door, separating the outside world from the interior.

Kesi walked out from behind the desk, went before Lu Zhenda, and knelt halfway to offer a salute.

"Lord Lu, you have had a hard journey."

Lu Zhenda nodded slightly.

"His Majesty Kesi is too polite; with the enthronement ceremony imminent, you must be very busy."

Kesi straightened his body and made a gesture of invitation to sit.

"No matter how busy, there is always time to see you."

He walked to the side of the desk and spoke.

"I have already heard about the matter at the Spaceport. The protocol officer of the Luoke Imperium is indeed somewhat pedantic; there is no need to take it to heart."

Lu Zhenda said.

"Those trivial matters are not important. What matters is what you need to do after you ascend the throne."

Kesi asked.

"For example?"

Lu Zhenda said.

"The Star Spirit Federation."

Kesi's brows moved slightly.

"That faction which publicly declared it would not recognize the status of the Xiuluo Holy Star Alliance?"

Lu Zhenda said.

"Correct. They previously issued a statement saying they would not recognize the Xiuluo Holy Star Alliance's regime in the Bode Star System. Now, it is time to deal with them."

Kesi said.

"Do you want me to send troops to crusade against them?"

Lu Zhenda said.

"You have just ascended the throne and need an external operation to consolidate your authority. The Luoke Imperium's military also needs a real-combat shakedown. The Star Spirit Federation's location is right on the east side of the Luoke Imperium; it is just right."

"How is their strength?"

Lu Zhenda said.

"Intelligence shows their military strength is average. Their fleet size is not large, and their equipment cannot be considered advanced. But they have ninety-one rulers who call themselves Star Spirits, distributed across ninety-one planets, and each Star Spirit is personally very powerful."

Kesi said.

"If they are personally powerful, then we still need to test just how strong the opposition is."

Lu Zhenda nodded and said.

"That is why the Luoke Imperium needs to lead the charge. The Luoke Imperium has a sufficient number of fleets, which are still useful in a war of attrition. Once the Luoke Imperium has exhausted the resistance forces on those planets, the Xiuluo Holy Star Alliance will take over the resources and administrative rights."

Kesi nodded and said.

"I need time. Although I am about to ascend the throne, there are still quite a few troubles within the Luoke Imperium that must be handled, otherwise it is easy for the rear to catch fire."

Lu Zhenda said.

"The sooner you act, the better. I will also provide you with some assistance."

"Many thanks, my lord."

Lu Zhenda nodded slightly.

"Then I will not disturb you any further; see you at the ceremony."

He turned and walked toward the door.

Gewanuosai stepped back half a pace as he passed, clearing the path, and then followed behind him.