Severing the Bonds of Ruler and Subject

(Thank you to Liangjiang of God-Emperor Ridge for the reward bonus chapter, 4/5.)

When the Emperor and his civil and military officials saw the real target coming to their doorstep, they all sucked in a breath and dared not meet the black-armored warrior's gaze.

The man was covered in blood, and the eyes beneath that black iron mask were incomparably sharp. Everyone who met his gaze involuntarily lowered their heads.

The moment the Emperor remembered that he had poisoned Genpei before, and now this man had come right before him, even his voice trembled.

"Gen... Genpei! No! My loyal subject!

My loyal subject, you have worked hard on campaign. Someone, quickly, bring a seat!

You blind fools! Can't you see my loyal subject has returned? Worthless idiots!"

A eunuch hurriedly carried over a tatami mat, placed it before the black-armored warrior, and respectfully withdrew.

The black-armored warrior lowered his head to glance at the tatami mat and remarked,

"This thing can't even hold half my ass, and it's uncomfortable to sit on. I don't know why you people like it."

He kicked the tatami mat over, then casually sat cross-legged on the floor, one elbow resting on his knee and his palm supporting his chin. Beneath the black mask, his eyes stared fixedly at the Emperor in the main hall.

Under that sharp gaze, the Emperor nearly wet himself.

What kind of eyes were those? So sharp, so keen, like a sword that could pierce you through with a single glance!

Sure enough! Sure enough, Genpei harbored rebellious intentions! This man, this man...

The Emperor was terrified, guilty, and afraid. Driven by those twisted emotions, he said shakily,

"Come, come... Someone!! Can't you see my loyal subject has just returned from campaign and must be thirsty? Hurry... bring wine!!"

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