readease #480 - Chapter 469: This scene has to be ended.
#480 - Chapter 469: This scene has to be ended.
As the sound echoed through the hall, an invisible pressure spread out.
This wasn't intentional; the hall was designed to make outsiders feel the ruler's authority.
However, this pressure was like a drizzle to Jiang Han.
"Truly worthy of someone who can kill gods."
Charles XXI quietly examined the young man before him, his eyes filled with admiration.
As the ruler of the Dragon-Phoenix Empire, he was naturally knowledgeable and could see the immense power contained within Jiang Han's body.
The others in the hall also looked at Jiang Han with serious expressions, all sitting up straight.
"Greetings, Your Majesty."
Sophia gave a graceful bow.
Jiang Han offered a polite greeting, neither arrogant nor subservient.
If anyone else had acted this way, the royal family members behind the conference table would have been furious, but facing Jiang Han, they simply nodded with smiles.
They were remarkably polite.
"Sophia has already told me about your intentions before you arrived."
Charles XXI said, "In terms of both sentiment and reason, you are entering the cemetery to protect the Dragon-Phoenix Empire, and I do not object."
"However, the cemetery is different from other places, as it houses the spirits of the Dragon-Phoenix Empire's ancestors."
"Among them are many martyrs who established outstanding merits on the Supreme Battlefield."
"Therefore, this matter needs to be discussed with the direct descendants of these predecessors."
"I hope you can understand this."
"That's reasonable; I have no objections."
Jiang Han nodded, as this was indeed logical.
After all, this was akin to digging up someone's ancestral graves, and it wasn't excessive to seek the consent of their descendants.
"Then, everyone, let's vote."
Charles XXI slowly scanned the others present.
Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!
As soon as he finished speaking, hands were raised in front of the table, maximizing efficiency.
No one objected.
Joking aside, anyone who could remain in this position after the rebellion wasn't stupid.
They knew very well that this was ostensibly a vote, but in reality, it was a chance to show where they stood.
Or rather, it was simply going through the motions.
Anyone who dared to disagree was simply an old man lighting a lamp in the toilet, deliberately seeking death.
For Ye Han to come was already giving them a great deal of face; otherwise, let alone a cemetery, if he was determined to sit in the highest position, he could scatter their ashes and then sit.
"Very good."
Charles XXI looked at the scene before him, not particularly surprised, and then turned to Jiang Han.
"You have seen the results of the meeting, Grand Duke Ye Han; you are permitted to enter the Royal Cemetery."
"Thank you,"
Jiang Han also nodded.
"However…"
At this moment, Charles XXI suddenly changed the subject, "Please allow me to make a small request; of course, you are free to refuse."
"But if you can grant this request, we would be extremely grateful."
"What is it?" Jiang Han asked.
One shouldn't hit a smiling face, and since he had said this much, Jiang Han didn't put on any airs.
"I heard from Sophia that you have a way to awaken the deceased spirits."
"So, when awakening the spirits in the cemetery, we would like to enter and see our long-missed ancestors."
"Of course, there won't be too many people, just a few representatives, to ease the longing in our hearts."
"Is that possible?"
Charles XXI looked at Jiang Han with anticipation, and the eyes of this high-ranking ruler even showed a hint of nervousness.
Jiang Han thought for a moment and asked, "It seems you have some questions or secrets you want to ask; am I right?"
"Yes."
Charles XXI nodded, admitting frankly, "To be honest, I think this request is a bit inappropriate, but after thinking about it, for you, any exchange is insignificant."
"Money, power, or anything else; the empire has nothing left to give."
"All we can give is the highest respect."
"Moreover, when asking questions, we can guarantee that we will not conceal anything."
"In that case, I have no problem."
Jiang Han thought for a moment and nodded in agreement.
If everyone present guarantees to be there when asking questions, then it's actually him collecting information for free.
If there is any useful information, he can use it immediately.
This is like selling a favor along the way.
It's not a loss.
"Thank you."
Charles XXI breathed a sigh of relief.
"Then, prepare as soon as possible; I will go to the cemetery immediately."
Having said what needed to be said, Jiang Han turned and left, showing no intention of lingering.
Step… Step… Step…
The conference room was spacious, and the scene was quiet, so Jiang Han's footsteps echoed in the hall.
Everyone watched the back of the young man gradually walking away, without saying a word.
The sunlight stretched his shadow very, very long, long enough that everyone could only lower their heads to see it all.
Honestly, this meeting was probably the most humble they had ever had, not daring to have any opinions of their own.
It was hard to imagine that this was the highest meeting of the Dragon-Phoenix Empire.
Who present wasn't someone who could shake the empire with a stomp of their feet?
But they were acting like grandchildren.
But there was no choice, because he had the strength.
Strength is the most powerful bargaining chip, and even so-called power must give way to absolute strength.
Sophia walked half a step behind Jiang Han, and she couldn't help but feel dazed as she looked at the figure before her, neither arrogant nor subservient.
She remembered that when they first met, she only thought he was an excellent and promising young man.
But in the blink of an eye, he had become a towering tree, making the highest meeting of the empire tremble in its shade.
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ps: Organizing the data, will put it at the very end later.