Chapter 303: The Imperial General Was Again Forcefully Flirted With 31

Yixiduoer looked at the newcomer, and in an instant it seemed everything had become clear.

"Chester! You actually betrayed me!"

He was surrounded within the attack circle; even though he had guards and military department members beside him, he appeared to be in decline, and moreover, being bound by the restraint device, he showed no trace of a monarch's dignity.

"Betrayal?" Chester seemed to have heard a joke, openly displaying his mockery and hatred toward Yixiduoer.

"When have I ever been loyal to you?"

Chester stood in front of Jin Chen and the two of them, and the emotions he had suppressed for years finally erupted at this moment.

"You stole my throne, allied with Wet to kill my father, worried that royal authority couldn't concentrate the military, you devoured the military members loyal to you, turning the present empire into this wretched state—what right do you have to call me a traitor?"

He is no longer young, but his lifelong hatred stems from Yixiduoer—how could he not hate?

Yixiduoer, however, didn't listen at all, or rather, he never thought he had done anything wrong.

"I merely wanted to secure the throne! To the victor go the spoils! Even if I seized the throne, have I ever even considered killing you?"

Upon hearing this, Chester's emotions grew more agitated, his anger surging: "Yes, you never thought of killing me, but you killed my close friend, stripped me of all my authority in the military, reducing me to a wreck lingering in the imperial court—this is your goal!"

"You don't kill me to preserve your victory; as long as you see my suffering, you'll recall your past triumph! The blood flowing beneath your skin is madness! Your soul is uglier than that of space pirates!"

His words were dripping with blood; after hearing them, the military department members who had been guarding Yixiduoer exchanged hesitant glances, seemingly also finding Duke Chester's words reasonable.

Alex walked up beside Chester, coldly gazing at the ineffectual, furious Yixiduoer.

"If I hadn't been rescued by the Federation, Mr. Yixiduoer, I wouldn't be standing here today—I would truly have become a deserter in the mouths of all empire citizens. I gave everything for the imperial military, only to learn that my father left no intact corpse because you sought to monopolize power."

"No... you're all wrong!" Yixiduoer seemed trapped in his own emotions, refusing to admit his failure and mistakes, he stumbled, trying to break free of this heavy shackle.

He should be an exalted emperor! He should enjoy endless glory! He should not be bound, he should not be questioned! Moreover, he should not beg for mercy while sacrificing his dignity!

"What are you still standing there for! Kill them! They're this gang of traitors!" Yixiduoer ordered the imperial guard team and the Six Military Departments' battle teams surrounding him.

"Your Majesty! Prince Victor is coming!" Someone noticed the chaotic footsteps, looked up, and Yixiduoer's lineage raised the banner symbolizing the imperial household, together with the members of the Knight Order guarding the imperial household, charging into the already suddenly collapsed banquet hall ruins.

"Victor!"

Yixiduoer shouted, his once-desperate heart surged with hope again, his cloudy eyes burst with light, his body bound by the restraint device stumbled forward, loudly calling the name of his most beloved son.

Victor wore battle armor, behind him the Knight Order's warship was majestic and solemn, rushing toward where they stood.

"Duke Chester." Jin Chen approached, "Do you need me to take care of it?"

"No need, General Jin Chen, thank you for your kindness."

Chester wore a full-faced smile, looking at the landing Victor, his eyes filled with a loving smile.

Noticing his expression, Jin Chen raised his eyebrows in surprise, then looked at Victor, indeed seeming to find some resemblance between their faces.

Kind of interesting; this old fool Yixiduoer will probably die of anger today.

Sure enough, it was as he expected.

Victor approached, shouting "father" with his mouth, yet when he bowed, he looked toward Chester.

This action surprised everyone present, including the several military departments that had already submitted to Chester.

"Wh... what."

Yixiduoer stared, unable to believe what he saw; at this moment, he seemed to have aged considerably.

"Father, all the imperial banners have been taken down, the splendid crown representing the monarch has been prepared for you; this task has lasted decades, finally completed for you."

Victor smiled, raised his arm high, and behind him, the Knight Order members solely devoted to protecting the emperor bent in salute.

No one paid attention to the already nearly mad Yixiduoer.

"Victor! Victor! What are you doing! I am your father!"

"Oh, Uncle Yixiduoer, you're wrong." Victor turned, his tone suddenly turning cold when facing him, "I've called you father for decades—do you know how weary I am of it?"

"But all of this is for the revival of the imperial household; the empire does not need a monarch like you."

Jin Chen leaned beside his wife, muttering, "Being a monarch and ending up like him is truly one of a kind."

"He and Steven are actually the same kind of person." Alex watched Chester's people completely convince the imperial guard, watched Yixiduoer isolated and helpless, being taken away bound, his tone couldn't help but feel lament.

"They both have ambition, but their strength doesn't match their ambition, so they resort to any underhanded means, sparing no effort to achieve their goals."

"Reaching this point, they've brought it upon themselves."

【Detected Villain Blackening Value -25, accumulated 20!】

"No wonder Steven could be used by him, stupid to the point of being together." Jin Chen nodded solemnly.

——

After the nobles escaped, the news of Yixiduoer being forced into the palace spread throughout the Star Network.

After all, having been in power for so many years, the empire's people had also developed a fervent faith in the imperial household through indoctrination; many on the Star Network denounced Chester and Alex, proclaiming they could not let traitors and deserters rule the imperial household, and some even spontaneously marched on the main streets of the imperial palace in protest.

But the few people inside the imperial palace are now completely calm.

Jin Chen deliberately released the nobles in the banquet hall so they could spread the news.

And this is closely related to what they will do next.

Chester felt somewhat helpless; he had previously known nothing of this plan: "Already following your demands, Yixiduoer remains in his own room, and the omnidirectional intelligent broadcasting equipment has also been prepared."

"Is Jin Chen's side ready?"

Alex smiled, "His side is ready; sorry we didn't inform you beforehand about this decision."

"Never mind; compared to my solution, yours will indeed be more useful."

Chester waved his hand with a smile: "Then go in; I'll send people to constantly monitor the Star Network's movements."