Chapter 1487: Intervention of the Xiuluo Holy Star Alliance

Early the next morning, just as Lu Zhenda finished washing up, a Sergeant from the Lamenters squad knocked on the door and entered.

"My lord, the Internal Affairs Department of the Keluo Ke Empire has just released the official notification regarding last night's arrest operation."

"Duke Kusa and two other nobles have been locked in the Imperial City's underground prison, with seven charges listed against them. These include colluding with foreign enemies, deliberately undermining the stability of the Imperium, recklessly discussing the succession of the throne, gathering a mob for treason, embezzling military supplies, privately stockpiling arms, and disobeying documents related to the late Emperor's last will."

Upon hearing the report, Lu Zhenda smiled and said.

"Seven charges; any one of them alone would be enough to have them die three times over."

Gewanuosai stood by the door and said.

"Arresting people last night, sentencing them overnight, and issuing a notification first thing this morning—the efficiency is very high."

The Lamenters Sergeant spoke again.

"Additionally, that Alien Kesi has sent word, requesting that the envoys of all factions head to the side hall of the main palace in half a standard hour for a meeting, stating that he wishes to exchange views with everyone regarding the current situation."

Lu Zhenda nodded, straightened his coat collar, and walked toward the door.

"Let's go, let's take a look."

Half a standard hour later, in the side hall of the main palace.

The side hall was half the size of the main palace, but the layout was equally meticulous.

Kesi was already sitting in the main seat waiting.

The Diplomats of the various factions took their seats one after another.

Lu Zhenda sat in the front row on the right, very close to the main seat, with Gewanuosai standing behind him.

Seeing that everyone had arrived, Kesi spoke up.

"Thank you all, envoys, for coming despite your busy schedules. I have invited you all here today to provide some clarification regarding what happened yesterday."

"Last night's arrest operation was a necessary measure implemented against a group of individuals suspected of treason, in accordance with the laws of the Keluo Ke Empire. The crimes of Duke Kusa and his accomplices have been clearly investigated, the relevant evidence is conclusive, and the subsequent trial will be conducted by the Imperial Supreme Court."

Before the words had even faded, the side door of the hall was pushed open.

An adjutant wearing a deep purple military uniform walked in quickly, went straight to Kesi's side, and whispered a few words into his ear.

After listening, Kesi raised his eyes to look at the envoys present.

"Just received news: the offspring of Duke Kusa and the other two nobles have already issued notices in their respective territories, demanding the release of their fathers. The wording of the notices is very strong, claiming that if their fathers are convicted, they will take action."

"It is not just these three families; after the notices were issued, several other great nobles who had old ties with Duke Kusa also expressed their support, and some have already begun to assemble troops. Currently, the reported regions already exceed six star sectors, and the number of private soldiers under these nobles is not small."

The Diplomats of the various factions present did not know what Kesi was trying to do for a moment; logically, such matters should be handled discreetly to minimize the scope of the impact.

But looking at this new Emperor of the Keluo Ke Empire, why does it seem like he wants to blow this matter up even further?

Keleisen of the Ash Star Alliance put down his cup and asked.

"Then, how does His Majesty Kesi intend to handle this?"

Kesi said.

"I have already issued orders to the major Military Districts to mobilize the Imperial Regular Army to move into the relevant regions. But the army needs time from assembly to deployment, and these nobles' territories are in the heartland of the Imperium and are relatively scattered; suppressing them one by one will take at least some time."

Lu Zhenda looked at Kesi, and the thought in his mind turned once and then settled—the opportunity had arrived.

Chanaisaikong, sitting in the back row, whispered to the guard beside him at this moment.

"Rebelling in six star regions simultaneously—this new Emperor of the Keluo Ke Empire has quite a bit of trouble."

Lu Zhenda slowly stood up and turned to face the direction of Kesi.

"His Majesty Kesi."

Kesi's gaze shifted over to look at Lu Zhenda.

Lu Zhenda spoke slowly.

"The Xiuluo Holy Star Alliance is deeply saddened to see the current situation of the Keluo Ke Empire. The coronation ceremony has just concluded, and the Imperium is already facing internal turmoil; this is a situation we do not wish to see."

"Therefore, I am willing to report the situation here to the Emperor and request that the Xiuluo Holy Star Alliance dispatch military forces to support the Keluo Ke Empire, helping His Majesty stabilize the situation and suppress the rebellion."

As soon as Lu Zhenda said this, the Diplomats of the other factions looked sideways.

"My god, proposing to send troops for support at a time like this—no matter how you look at it, the motive is not pure."

"And to say this in front of this new Emperor—are the envoys of the Xiuluo Holy Star Alliance this arrogant?"

After Lu Zhenda's voice fell, before Kesi could respond, a minister of the Keluo Ke Empire in the front seats of the side hall had already stood up.

"Your Majesty, this is inappropriate!"

Kesi looked at him.

That minister explained.

"The internal affairs of the Keluo Ke Empire should be handled by the Keluo Ke Empire itself. While the Xiuluo Holy Star Alliance is indeed a neighboring state, the entry of troops involves the issue of Imperial sovereignty; I ask that Your Majesty consider this carefully."

"The Keluo Ke Empire's Regular Army is fully capable of quelling the rebellion; we have sufficient troops and sufficient logistical reserves. If even the uprising of domestic nobles requires the intervention of foreign troops, how will the interior of the Imperium view Your Majesty?"

Another minister also stood up and said at a rapid pace.

"Your Majesty, for the Xiuluo Holy Star Alliance's troops to enter the Imperium's territory, they will need transit rights, supply stations, and garrison points along the way. These all require coordination, and coordination itself is time-consuming. Moreover, foreign intervention will trigger a greater backlash from other nobles; right now it is only six star sectors, but once foreign troops enter, it could become twelve."

A third minister stood up and advised.

"Your Majesty, we can mobilize the Central Direct-Control Fleet, and it won't take long to blockade all the rebellious regions. The support of the Xiuluo Holy Star Alliance is certainly well-intentioned, but the timing at present..."

After listening to the three ministers, Kesi swept his gaze across the faces of the three standing ministers one by one, finally turned to Lu Zhenda, and spoke.

"Envoy Lu, the Keluo Ke Empire is deeply grateful that the Xiuluo Holy Star Alliance is willing to send troops to support us."

The three ministers looked at Kesi simultaneously, their four eyes full of surprise.

"Your Majesty!"

The three ministers wanted to say more, but saw Kesi raise his hand, signaling them to sit down; the three ministers could only slowly sit back in their seats.

Kesi continued.

"I accept the support of the Xiuluo Holy Star Alliance. The specific matters will be handled by the military departments of both sides subsequently, including transit routes, supply distribution, garrison areas, and other details, following normal diplomatic procedures."

Lu Zhenda nodded slightly.

"Very well. I will report to the Emperor immediately and request the dispatch of a fleet."

The other Diplomats present saw the Xiuluo Holy Star Alliance pull a fleet into the territory of the Luoke Imperium so easily—it was simply too easy!

Keleisen of the Ash Star Alliance spoke up.

"If His Majesty requires it, the Ash Star Alliance can also send troops to support. Our fleet has decent capabilities in rapid response, and our garrison is not too far away."

Kesi turned his head to look at Keleisen and shook his head, saying.

"I thank the Ash Star Alliance for their good intentions, but under the current circumstances, the support of the Xiuluo Holy Star Alliance is already sufficient. The Luoke Imperium does not need more foreign military intervention for the time being."