freeallnovels Chapter 4064 There are always some surprising encounters, like when you meet me.
Chapter 4064 There are always some surprising encounters, like when you meet me.
Chapter 4064 There are always some surprising encounters, like when you meet me.
It wasn't until almost evening that Princess Lucia reappeared before Princess Phyllis.
Despite Lucia's sudden and prolonged absence, the princess showed not a trace of anger on her face.
"Oh dear, it's already so late?" Princess Phyllis reluctantly put the antique she was playing with back on the shelf. "The collection in my senior's residence is so rare that I lost track of time without realizing it."
Lucia said calmly, "These were all gifts from ministers, and I'm not particularly interested in them. If you like them, feel free to pick a few to take back. Rather than letting them gather dust in my hands, it's better to give them to someone who truly appreciates their value."
The fourth princess's eyes shone brightly. "In that case, I shall accept your offer, senior."
It's clear that this fourth princess genuinely loves these antiques.
But despite her joy, the fourth princess clearly hadn't forgotten the purpose of her visit—it was for Raphael.
"Senior, that child also possesses the bloodline of Atlantis. I hope that you won't prevent us from meeting then."
Lucia said expressionlessly, "It's your freedom to see whomever you want, and it's also her freedom to see whomever she wants. I can't interfere."
"With your words, senior, it seems I made the right decision to come today." Princess Phyllis chuckled. "In that case, I'll take my leave... We should meet again at the ceremony, which is something to look forward to."
"Hehe... Goodbye."
After seeing off the fourth princess, Princess Lucia quickly returned to her study.
At this moment, there were also small cookies made by Bai Zhi on the table.
Princess Lucia frowned, picked it up, remained silent for a moment, and then casually threw it into the trash can... As for the other gift, it had not yet been opened.
She hesitated for a moment before taking out a knife, cutting open the gift wrapping paper, and opening the gift box.
"This is?!"
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Soon, the fourth princess returned to her spaceship, preparing to leave.
She had barely sat down when Allen, her attendant, rushed over and said thoughtfully, "Your Highness, we have just received news that Princess Raphael was assassinated when she landed on [Ether Star]. The assassin has been personally repelled by Princess Raphael."
The Fourth Princess frowned, said nothing, but took the intelligence file that Allen handed her and began to read it carefully... Her fingertips slowly swept across the small screen.
What flashed past was the silhouette of that strange blue and white machine.
“A machine like this has never been seen before…” A strange light flashed in Princess Phyllis’s eyes. “So beautiful.”
Is there something wrong with Her Highness's focus?
Allen inwardly scoffed, but as her attendant, he still reminded her, "It seems Princess Lucia's long absence was likely due to receiving this news. However... logically speaking, the new emperor's ascension to the throne is a foregone conclusion; even if Princess Raphael were to appear, it wouldn't change the situation... This assassination attempt is far too impulsive and illogical. The queen of Abriel wouldn't be so foolish..."
Phyllis put down the documents, pinched her brow, and said, "Who can say for sure what's true and what's false? That Empress Fenghua, she's been able to control Abrieel for so many years, do you really think she's stupid? Senior Lucia isn't exactly a kind person, the fact that she's endured until today is enough to show that Empress Fenghua is no ordinary woman. Back when Empress Sun and Moon was in power in the Abrieel Empire, how turbulent and precarious was the current Emperor Prus's life? Yet Empress Fenghua remained loyal and steadfast, risking everything to support Emperor Prus's comeback. Such courage is not something an ordinary woman possesses."
Even so, Allen still secretly shook his head upon hearing this.
The Emperor of the Empire of Prussia's doting on Empress Fenghua has reached an unbelievable level.
Rumors even circulated that even when Empress Fenghua openly indulged in pleasure with her male favorite in front of Emperor Prus, the Emperor simply smiled and watched tenderly, saying that as long as the Empress was happy, that was all that mattered…
Hey, this empire is in chaos!
It's likely that if this Empress Fenghua wanted to become the second Empress Riyue, Emperor Prus would unconditionally support her.
Many people thought that with Empress Fenghua's ambition, the empire would truly welcome its second empress... but unexpectedly, it was Emperor Prus's fourth son, Prince Mao, who ascended the throne this time.
It is said that the situation within the [Abriel] Empire is no longer what it was during the reign of Empress [Sun and Moon]. The opposition includes not only the eldest princess but also King [Atesliya]. Therefore, Empress [Fenghua] had no choice but to retreat and take a step back to continue controlling the empire from behind the scenes.
“If it’s not Empress Feng Hua, then who could it be?” Allen said, frowning.
“No matter who it is.” Princess Phyllis’s gaze suddenly turned cold. “We’ve already had the Asprind incident once, and now again… Hmph, do they really think the Atlantean royal family is so easy to bully? Allen, let’s do something too.”
"As you wish, Your Highness."
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"Hahaha, [Emperor Ziwei], you've come all this way, it must have been hard for you!!"
In an exceptionally luxurious manor in Marindor, Babylon, one of the Imperial Chancellors and concurrently Minister of Foreign Affairs, was smiling warmly.
“Hehe, Lord Papillon, it’s been a long time… The last time we met was a thousand void years ago.”
Babylon said, "Knowing that Your Majesty had come in person, I immediately put down all my work and didn't dare to delay for even a moment!"
[Emperor Ziwei] waved his hand, "No need for formalities. Tonight, Lord Babilon will stay here and have a heart-to-heart talk with me, drinking and enjoying ourselves!"
"Hahaha! Now that I'm here, I have no intention of leaving."
One is one of the Four Emperors of the Heavenly Court, and the other is the Prime Minister of the Empire. Their families were the founding families who followed King Klub in developing Abriel into the Empire.
Although the Heavenly Emperor's status is clearly higher, this Minister of the [Babilon] is equally important. How could the two of them just chat about old stories when they meet?
The Heavenly Court and Heavenly Palace naturally have their own channels for communication.
The relationship between the Lord of Babylon and the current Empress who holds power in the empire is ambiguous... Moreover, the Sun and Moon Empress who reversed the Yin and Yang of the Abriel royal family was even from the family of Lord of Babylon!
After several rounds of drinks...
Lord Papillon put down his wine cup and suddenly said, "I've heard that the Heavenly Court and Heavenly Palace have been making some big moves lately, and even the giants of the entire Mythological Side have gotten involved... Is it related to that place?"
[Emperor Ziwei] chuckled and said, "Minister Babilon, your information network is quite impressive, isn't it? With the new emperor's ascension to the throne, you should be extremely busy... How come you have the leisure to concern yourself with other matters?"
“Your Majesty, given our friendship, let’s not mince words.” Minister Babylon said directly, “The news of your bidding at the Saint Gloria Port Hotel that day has already spread throughout the upper void… Such a large-scale event is extremely rare in that place, and I was quite taken aback!”
[Emperor Ziwei] smiled calmly—just kidding, of course he never intended to keep a low profile when he was spending lavishly at the hotel auction.
The fact that Babylon brought it up directly made it clear to Emperor Ziwei what he was up to.
"What, Lord Papillon, are you interested too?"
“Who wouldn’t be interested in the beacon of the fourth node?” Babylon narrowed his eyes. “Many years ago, a beacon was also unearthed in the [Science Side]. The three great civilizations went so far as to wage a war that lasted for nearly a hundred years. In the end, the beacon shattered into more than ten pieces. Your Majesty should have heard of this, right?”
The Purple Emperor nodded. "It is said that the biggest beneficiary of that war was the Atlantis Empire?"
Babylon nodded. "The beacon was shattered into ten pieces. Atlantis acquired five of them, three are with us, and the last two were taken by the Mechanical Court... I wonder when these ten fragments will be able to reassemble."
It's quite difficult.
[Emperor Ziwei] thought to himself, "Everyone would want to give back what they've already eaten, to help the other person."
In fact, this "Void Journey to the West" project is also very difficult for the three giants of the "Mythology Side"... Each of them will receive the beacon dividends, and in the end, it may also be a war.
[Emperor Ziwei] pondered and said, "Minister Babilon, it's not that I'm unwilling, but our paths are different. Even if you could hold one or two shares of the dividends, they would probably be more fragmented than what your empire currently holds, and it wouldn't make any difference, would it?"
Babylon smiled slightly: "As for the Emperor, there is a saying that goes, 'The stones from other mountains can also be used to polish jade.' Although the beacons are different, they point in the same direction... The Imperial Research Institute is really interested in the other fourth node beacon."
"This matter is of great importance, and even I cannot make the decision." [Emperor Ziwei] shook his head slightly.
“We only need to collect some data,” Babylon said directly. “At the same time, the three Beacon Fragments held by the Empire can also be used for your research.”
The expression on the face of the Purple Emperor changed slightly.
Babylon continued, "This time, the Empire will not intervene directly... We will provide financial assistance to Your Majesty privately."
Cooperation leads to a win-win situation.
If the Empire is truly willing to provide those three fragments of the Dao Beacon for the Heavenly Court to study, then the Jade Emperor might be willing to do the same.
The entrance fee for the "Journey to the West" attraction is ridiculously expensive.
While the auction bidding was costly, the real drain on resources came from the subsequent bottomless "gacha" system, which severely pressured players to spend money, especially with the two powerful factions, [Heaven] and [Void Mountain], constantly threatening to gank you...
“Your Majesty need not rush to answer.” Babylon smiled and said, “There is plenty of time in the future. Your Majesty may consider it carefully.”
Emperor Ziwei smiled calmly, "I brought some celestial wine from the Heavenly Palace. Please, Lord Babilon, taste it... Someone, bring me the celestial wine I have treasured."
"Haha, I'm really looking forward to it!"
...It's as if the above topics were never discussed.
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Lord Babylon ultimately did not stay overnight; he was indeed very busy.
Having just returned to his mobile palace and shaken off the effects of the alcohol, Lord Babilon immediately immersed himself in his intelligence network that monitored the entire empire.
The main task was to listen to the intelligence summaries compiled by my subordinates.
"...At three o'clock in the afternoon, in the royal court, two male favorites got into a fight, which resulted in the death of one of them. The queen was furious and ordered the other one to be executed as well."
Upon hearing this, Papillon simply waved his hand and said, "What nonsense, next."
"...The fourth princess, Phyllis, left the eldest princess's residence in the evening."
Papillon waved his hand to stop his trusted subordinates, then pondered, "The Fourth Princess must be concerned about that royal orphan..."
The confidant nodded: "Back then, it was said that the Fourth Princess and Princess Asprinde had an extremely good relationship. There were even rumors that Princess Asprinde was heartbroken for a long time when she married Princess Otina."
Babylon pondered for a moment and asked, "How's the investigation going on the [Ether Star]? Have you found out the assassin's origins?"
Back when he came to visit the [Emperor Ziwei], he had already received news from the [Ether Star] – Babylon was certain that it was definitely not his side… at least not his people who did this stupid thing.
But finding out who it was was almost a stump for this powerful and influential imperial prime minister.
"We have no leads yet." The confidant said solemnly, "The methods used by the assassin seem to be from the [Mythological Side]... or perhaps they are foreign mercenaries, or even killers."
“Selling to one is the same as selling to two, so let’s ask the Secret Society.” Papillon thought for a moment and said, “That guy Orihara got a good deal.”
"I'll arrange it right away." The confidant nodded. "Is Your Excellency going home, or..."
Babylon pondered for a moment and asked, "Where is the delegation from the Kingdom of Heaven?"
The confidant quickly replied, "We are currently three light-years away from [Marindo] and will soon enter the country."
“Then let’s go and wait there.” Babylon nodded.
Looking for the [Ziwei Emperor] is one thing, looking for the [Heavenly Kingdom] is another... Although he didn't participate in that grand auction, if everyone who obtained the [Design Rights] invested, wouldn't that be equivalent to him owning the entire [Void Journey to the West]?
"Ha, in this infinite void, you still have to use your brain."
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[Science perspective] Under the starry sky, shooting stars twinkle.
On a shooting star streaking across the constellations, a man with a foxtail grass dangling from his mouth, his arms as a pillow, and a full beard, was lying down.
—Musashi, the gatekeeper of the Eternal Night Palace from the [Transcendent] organization!
Musashi was humming a cheerful tune—he was in a good mood after this outing, since it would be a long time before he stepped down as the gatekeeper, and luckily Ryuyo-kun offered to take over this time.
Suddenly, a violent tremor came... He casually scooped up the shooting star he was riding from the starry sky, and it seemed to have collided with something.
Musashi yawned.
He didn't really control the meteor's trajectory—it was a straight line, flying directly towards Marindo.
"How could an asteroid belt appear here?"
The meteor crashed into an asteroid belt and collided directly with one of the giant asteroids—which then shattered into pieces!
To Musashi's surprise, after the meteorite shattered, a warship appeared... a pirate ship flying a very obvious "Void Pirate" flag!
Musashi subconsciously rubbed his chin. "Pirates... This flag... I think I vaguely remember it."
Just as Musashi was deep in thought, dozens of pirate warships flying the same flag suddenly appeared in the asteroid belt, directly surrounding his meteor.
Meanwhile, aboard the largest pirate warship, Armand, one of the Nine Pirate Kings, frowned as he watched the figure riding a meteor appear on the screen.
How could such a thing happen? His fleet was hidden in the asteroid belt, yet someone still crashed into it.
"Captain, what do we do? Have we been exposed?"
"Take care of the person, then move to another place."
[Armand] gave the order without thinking.
Having signed the [Holy Covenant], he certainly didn't want any unexpected complications before the operation even began...
Soon, a medium-sized warship within the [Armand] pirate crew was instantly deployed, and a massive cannon engraved with numerous magical runes emerged from its hull, brimming with immense magical power.
boom!
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Sensing the fluctuations of the magic cannons on the pirate ship, Musashi couldn't help but raise an eyebrow slightly. "It's getting rusty from flying too fast, might as well give it a good stretch."
The long katana hanging at his waist instantly extended half a finger's width of sharpness, and the blade flashed.
The enormous magical cannon's radiance was instantly sliced open, and at the same time, the pirate warship that had unleashed the cannon was also instantly cut in two!
Long sword: Hōki Kuniyasuzu!