It was already the transition from summer to autumn, but the weather remained hot.
As the sun set, after seeing Anna, Adam, and the others off, Sun Fei returned to the royal tent and entered the world of Diablo, beginning his race against time to kill monsters and level up.
After three months, Sun Fei has completely completed the game, reaching level 100 on Hell Difficulty.
What is being impacted now is
Sun Fei had a feeling that Undead Magic would definitely shine in the upcoming main storyline. At this moment, he had already upgraded to Hell Difficulty level 10. If there were no other delays, he would be able to completely complete this class in less than two months.
As night deepened, the imperial capital of the empire Didikaka City, remained brightly lit and bustling.
However, the Chambord Army camp was unusually quiet.
Time flies
Before you know it, dawn has quietly arrived, and another day is about to begin.
Emerging from the Diablo World, having finished cultivating his Spiritual Power, Sun Fei, shirtless, stepped out of the royal tent, drenched in sweat and radiating heat. He stretched, and soon guards brought him buckets of cold water. Sun Fei poured several buckets of cold water over his head, washing away the sweat and feeling a refreshing coolness.
We've already spent enough time in Didikaka City, and although we've achieved a lot, it's time to get back on the road.
Sun Fei looked up at the vibrant sunrise on the distant horizon, a sudden surge of emotion stirring within him. He paused for a moment, then said, "Send the order down. The army shall begin preparations. We will set off tomorrow, leaving Didikaka City to continue our conquest of the Anzhi Empire."
In that brief moment, Sun Fei, for some unknown reason, suddenly made an incredibly firm decision: before continuing his path of slaughter, he must return to Chambord City to be with his family.
Some beings Chambord City travel from the distant Didikaka City back to Chambord City in less than three hours, requiring only six transfers.
It was almost noon.
Sun Fei's return brought a huge surprise to the two princesses.
After a passionate and arduous journey, and having eaten something haphazardly, Sun Fei Sun Fei, embracing the two stunningly beautiful women, genuinely felt a sense of 'a monarch who will never attend court again.' He didn't get up until sunset, and after a moment's thought, he simply ordered someone to invite his father-in-law Best, and Brook, among others. Then, he and his two charming princesses personally prepared a rather lavish feast.
"Hehe, it's been a while since I've shown off my skills, I'm a bit rusty."
When the dishes were served, Brooke, dressed in extremely elaborate aristocratic attire, and Brook, dressed casually, had already arrived.
Since it had been agreed beforehand that this dinner would be a family gathering, and the two were already somewhat accustomed to His Majesty the King's style, they didn't stand on ceremony. The dinner officially began when Angela brought out a bottle of red wine from the royal wine cellar.
"His Majesty has caused quite a stir in Alania this time; the entire Northern Region has been shaken."
The conversation eventually returned to matters of national importance. The father-in-law Best, was the kind of person who always exuded aristocratic elegance. He gently cut the steak on his plate into almost uniform small pieces, spread on a special sauce, and looked up at Sun Fei, saying...
"Yes, things are going a little better than we planned," Sun Fei nodded, then tilted his head back and downed the red wine in his crystal goblet in one gulp, like a cow drinking it down. His crude manner made the usually refined and aristocratic old man Best, shake his head and glare, but he couldn't say anything.
"Speaking of which, it was His Majesty who orchestrated the process of that little fellow named Leo becoming a member of the royal family." Brook one of the earliest followers of Sun Fei, and their relationship had always been one of mentor and friend. In formal settings, this military commander of Chambord City behaved very politely, but in private, after Sun Fei's repeated requests, he gradually relaxed.
Privately, many people didn't understand why Sun Fei consistently relied on Brook. In terms of individual ability, Brook was inferior to Drogba, Torres, and Čech; in terms of Zongheng maneuvering, Brook was inferior to the veteran general Arjen and other prominent military leaders; in terms of domestic affairs, he was inferior to the king's father-in -Best ... Whether in literary or military matters, this former King's Guard was merely average.
Such a mediocre candidate might have been acceptable in the past, when Chambord City was weak and lacked troops and generals, allowing Brook to command its military. However, now that Chambord City is well-equipped with elite troops, skilled warriors, and strategists, it's difficult for even the Zenit Empire, let alone vassal Chambord City. Under these circumstances, it's somewhat unreasonable for Brook to continue holding the top military position in Chambord City.
In fact, since the Chambord City stabilized, even Brook himself realized this. He had repeatedly asked Sun Fei to let him step down and give way to a more capable person, so as not to let the old man block the way. However, Sun Fei always firmly refused and instead repeatedly promoted Brook's status in the army. Now, Brook not only controls the kingdom's regular army and the King's Guard, but even the Gold Saint of the Twelve Golden Holy Peaks are under Brook's command.
Such trust and favor are probably unique in the entire country, no less than that bestowed upon the political and military leader Best.
But how could others know that besides Brook's unwavering loyalty, Sun Fei also valued his benevolence, fairness, kindness, and unchanging character? No matter his rank, Brook never showed arrogance to anyone, treated every general equally, never used his power for personal gain, and never let personal likes or dislikes dictate the appointment of generals. He was extremely kind and gentle even to street vendors and ordinary civilians.
Once, when Sun Fei was making an incognito visit to the city, he was surprised to see that Brook, the top official in charge of imperial affairs, was wearing only a coarse cloth robe and was sweating profusely as he helped an elderly woman who had lost her young son in the Dortmund raid to carry rice and flour.
Brook is the kind of person who's like a cog in a machine. When he's around, you don't feel his brilliance, but once he's gone, you realize that everything really can't function without him.
How could an ordinary person know that Sun Fei not only valued Brook, this hardworking and diligent native of Chambord City, but also held him in high esteem and admiration, treating him not merely as a reliable subject, but as a true friend?
Throughout Chambord City, only veteran ministers like Best, Lampard, and Drogba could discern King Majesty's thoughts. These men were prominent figures in the Zenit Empire, and while they were usually indifferent to most people, they showed utmost respect to Brook.
Only those familiar with Brook can see the captivating personal charm in this unassuming, large man from Chambord.
Upon hearing Brook's question, Sun Fei couldn't help but burst into laughter.
"Haha, I guess many people have already figured this out. The Alania people aren't all fools; there are wise men among them, so naturally, we can't hide it from them." Sun Fei didn't need to hide anything from his own people. He smugly took a bite of the braised meat Angela fed him, chewed it for a while, and shamelessly revealed everything with a smug grin, like a fox stealing fish.
"I really had Leo's background thoroughly investigated. It turns out he's the son of a nobody small merchant. His parents both perished in the Undead Frenzy, leaving him an orphan with no relatives. That so-called royal token was actually forged by Charsi based on blueprints found in the palace ruins. Hehe, you all know Charsi's forging skills; she's practically a grandmaster. Most people can't distinguish the real from the fake. Besides, even if someone notices the flaws, so what? The entire Alania royal family is dead. As long as the Alania commoners believe this story, hehe, those truly intelligent people definitely don't want to offend me and will know what to choose."
"So, what's next, Your Majesty? Are you going to turn the Alania Empire into a puppet empire of Chambord City?" The handsome old man, Best, nodded. As an experienced nobleman, he had seen far too many stories like this that defied morality, and he didn't care. What he was concerned about was Sun Fei's next plan. He said with a hint of seduction, "Actually, being a puppet empire isn't bad. As the King of a vassal state, remotely controlling a first-level empire sounds quite interesting."
"That's indeed a good idea," Brook, the honest man, also brightened up.
Due to the limited territory of the kingdom, Chambord City's initial rapid development has stalled, and its growth has now slowed. Lacking sufficient strategic depth, it would be extremely vulnerable in the event of war. However, Chambord City Chambord City is now a first-class vassal state, bound by the monarchical Zenit Empire, making further territorial expansion impossible unless it secedes and becomes an independent Zenit Empire. In fact, some high-ranking officials in Chambord City have already voiced their intention to break away and establish Zenit own empire. However, Brook, who knows Sun Fei intimately, knows that His Majesty the King will absolutely not make such a decision, not only because of his friendship with the Second Prince Dominguez, nor solely because of concerns about Emperor Yassin's military strength, but largely because of that slender figure on Martial Saint Mountain in the imperial capital, whose ashes have scattered across the Zenit lands.
"You also think it's a good idea?" Sun Fei chuckled, keeping everyone in suspense, then shook his head and continued, "I did initially consider this approach, but later I discovered that while the Alania people are a gentle and docile people, they possess an unusually fervent and fanatical passion for the Empire. Besides, fledglings will eventually take flight. Controlling them this way might work in the short term, but one day, when the honeymoon period ends, they will try to rebel, ultimately leading to confrontation. And frankly, spending so much effort on such a thing is a bit of a waste. So, I ultimately abandoned the plan to control the Empire from behind the scenes. Hehe, consider it a gift of wealth to that boy named Leo; I think that little guy is quite to my liking."
Brook and Best shook their heads, speechless and exasperated. They thought to themselves that this windfall was far too much—the throne of an empire with a history of over five hundred years and a total territory of over nine million square kilometers... Just how lucky was this guy named Leo? He'd practically handed over a throne for free! If they didn't know his background, they would have seriously suspected that Leo was the King's illegitimate son.
"Of course, we can't let what we've thrown out go to waste. Hehe, we won't control them to become puppets, but we can use other methods. Otherwise, what do you think I'm doing, spending huge sums of money and manpower to help them build schools and military academies? If handled properly, haha, the Alania people will automatically become vassals of Chambord City. I call this method cultural invasion, peaceful evolution."
Sun Fei's words made both of them's eyes light up, and they felt their thinking suddenly become clear.
"Once we conquer the Anzhi Empire, and other surrounding empires, I will use similar methods to make them allies of Chambord City and Zenit. This way, at least for now, we can ensure that we don't have to worry about our backyard burning when the inter-territorial empire war begins. Therefore, you need to prepare a large number of relevant personnel for me. Time is running out, and I need to get everything sorted out within a year."
Brook and Best took note of it; this was a serious matter, and they dared not be careless in the slightest.
To be honest, King Majesty's thinking is rather unconventional; even after working together for so long, they sometimes haven't felt surprised.
The conversation quickly veered off course and returned to everyday matters. The group chatted happily, laughing and talking, and time flew by. The meal lasted for more than three hours.
"Cough..." Sun Fei let out a burp, reeking of alcohol. As he saw his father-in-law and Best out, he suddenly remembered something else and casually said, "Right, send Garcia to Didikaka City later. Their development there is too fast, their foundation is unstable; they need a true expert to oversee things."
Sun Fei didn't stay in Chambord City for long. Early the next morning, he returned to Didikaka City via the Teleport.
As it turned out, his return was perfectly timed, because less than thirty minutes after his return, he was astonished to be greeted by an extremely powerful opponent—a Young Supremes from beyond the Northern Region, who arrived with invincible power and challenged Sun Fei, his arrogance reaching its peak.
"Hmph, a mere King of a vassal state dares to call himself that? He's truly audacious! Today, I will shatter your aura and make you obediently relinquish this title, so you can live a quiet life as a country bumpkin King from now on."
The challenger's words echoed throughout the entire Didikaka City.
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