Summoning Mecha Knights

Before the court, Prince Charlie suddenly laughed.

After seeing the wider world outside, this display was simply laughable upon his return.

Machines were already roaring throughout the kingdom, yet only the surface had changed. Deep down, nothing had.

Knights in splendid armor, armed with swords.

Were they imitating Transcendent Knights? Or did they intend to scare people with swords?

A group of executioners glared menacingly, their blades and axes crossed to form a forest of steel.

How many years ago had this trick gone out of style?

The three of them had been somewhat nervous, but now they all smiled.

Those smiles made the Lionheart Queen and every noble feel insulted, leaving them deeply uncomfortable.

Yet no one spoke, as though they were waiting for the three to make fools of themselves.

Prince Charlie stepped forward first and said with a chuckle, "I'll go first and see whether you can scare me into pissing myself."

With blades and axes crossed overhead, Prince Charlie walked beneath the forest of weapons without the slightest fear.

The warriors on both sides put on vicious expressions. Some made strange threatening noises, while others shook their weapons, producing the clang of metal as though they might fall at any moment.

But as Prince Charlie walked, he instead began to laugh. "If you want to kill me, then kill me. What's the point of all these tricks?"

He came before the throne and stared directly at the Lionheart Queen. "Mother, your era should end."

"Charlie, did Great Xia teach you no manners? You should address me as Your Majesty."

Prince Charlie did not continue arguing with her. It was merely a form of address.

He looked around, then casually walked a circle around the hall, greeting the nobles he knew.

In truth, he was now certain