"There are actually more than ten Moon Class Great Perfection experts. The Lyon Empire's strength is indeed profound. Hmm? There are also four Great Sun-Rank Venerable experts. One is living in seclusion in the city, and the other three are in the palace. Hehe, that most dazzling, flamboyant, and arrogant aura should be D'Alessandro's. That grandson really did stay in Gerland City."
Sun Fei observed from the void for a while, and had a general understanding of the strength of the Lyon Imperial Capital.
Since the entire empire was in a state of war, the security and defense work in Gerland was quite complicated. Starting from more than a hundred miles away from the city gates of the capital, elite soldiers were deployed and checkpoints were set up every kilometer along the major roads leading to the capital. Cavalry squads that patrolled back and forth were also a common sight, kicking up clouds of dust on the flat land.
Outside the towering, mountain-like walls of Gerland City, two of the five great knightly orders of the Lyon Empire are stationed, along with three fully-equipped regular legions. It is a veritable sea of experts and a tide of soldiers. Various military buildings and magic towers stand side by side, and the magic arrays and crossbows hidden in the shadows make the magical and Dou Qi aura elements in the air exceptionally active. Even in the sky, Moon Class experts and flying magical beast knights constantly patrol back and forth.
To avoid unnecessary trouble, Sun Fei and his companion did not enter the city in the normal way. Instead, they relied on the [ Throne of Chaotic Times ]'s ability to travel through space and sneaked into the capital city unnoticed.
"I'll take you to find that mysterious expert first, then I need to go home as soon as possible," Lloris said earnestly after thinking for a moment.
Sun Fei turned around and glanced at him.
For Lloris, this was an extremely difficult choice. He had been falsely accused of being a traitor to the Human Clan, and his family and relatives in the capital had inevitably been affected. They were probably in dire straits, and he didn't know what kind of treatment they were receiving. Perhaps if he returned home a minute later, his family would suffer for another minute.
"Let's go home and check on things first." Sun Fei patted his shoulder and smiled, "My affairs aren't urgent. How about this, I'll go back with you."
Lloris froze, looked at Sun Fei, and nodded gratefully.
Gerland City noble district.
This is the most beautiful area in the city, with lush trees, picturesque scenery, and extreme tranquility. Those who can live in this area are all noble families with extremely high titles in the Lyon Empire, holding very high political status in the entire empire. They are either royal relatives or hereditary nobles. If you don't have enough political status, then no matter how rich you are, you can't buy a single brick in this area.
Buckingham Manor is located in the Central Region part of the aristocratic district and was once one of the most prestigious mansions in the area.
Unfortunately, in the last two weeks, everything has changed dramatically.
Because King of Buckingham Hugo Lloris was suddenly accused of colluding with the Sea Clan and became a sinner of the empire and even the entire Human Clan, this grand mansion was heavily surrounded by elite armored soldiers from the Lyon Empire Supervision Department. No one was allowed to enter or leave. Anyone who tried to force their way in or out was turned into a corpse and dragged into the Inspection Department's morgue.
Under the tight control of the experts from the Inspection Department, not even a fly or a rat could escape, let alone a person.
Buckingham Manor today symbolizes decadence and danger.
It is said that the matter of how to deal with the King of Buckingham family has caused a great uproar. The noble class of the entire empire has been divided into several factions. Some choose to believe in the Glory of the Buckingham family, some agree with the rumors but still implore the royal family to pardon Lloris's crime, but many more imperial nobles and important officials suggest that the emperor execute the entire Buckingham family in order to quell the anger of the people in the capital.
During this period, Emperor Juninho's attitude has been unclear and hesitant.
The royal family's attitude made the Empire Supervision Department hesitant to make a decision immediately. The Buckingham Family and their thousands of guards, maids, and servants were temporarily spared death. However, as time passed, incited by some with ulterior motives, the calls for the execution of the Buckingham Clan among the nobility grew louder, and some members of the royal family joined in, making the Buckingham Clan's situation increasingly dangerous.
Squads of armored soldiers patrolled back and forth.
Suddenly, with a creak, the gates of the Buckingham Manor slowly opened.
A beautiful young woman dressed in a simple white dress slowly walked out of the gate, accompanied by several charming maids.
"Halt! No one is allowed to leave the manor!" The soldiers reacted immediately, raising their swords and spears high, their gleaming blades pointed at the frail women, shouting sternly as if facing a formidable enemy.
Such a scene clearly startled the beautiful young woman and her maids. They were all pampered upper-class nobles and had never seen such a scene of flashing swords and spears before. They almost burst into tears.
"Don't misunderstand... don't misunderstand," a maid said, mustering her courage. "Soldiers, this is Her Highness the King of Buckingham. We know that His Majesty the Emperor forbids anyone from entering or leaving the residence, so we didn't intend to break out. However, you have surrounded this place for ten days, and the food in the residence has run out. Could you please help us transport some food into the residence? We are willing to pay you."
As she spoke, several maids laboriously carried out a box of gold and silver jewelry and placed it at the door. When the box was opened, a dazzling array of jewels and sparkling gems dazzled the eyes.
The soldiers blocking the doorway had greed in their eyes. They swallowed hard, but dared not agree. After a few words of discussion, one of them turned to report to his superior.
Soon, the sound of loud hoofbeats rang out.
A dozen or so knights, clad in standard black knight armor, their black tassels on their eagle helmets swaying mercilessly in the wind, and bearing the Bauhinia emblem of the Empire Supervision Department on their breastplates, swiftly reached the entrance, reined in their horses in unison, and brought them to a steady stop, clearly demonstrating their exceptional horsemanship.
The lead knight, a man of imposing stature, dismounted.
He lifted his black visor, revealing a handsome face with emerald green eyes. He glanced at the beautiful young woman trembling in the doorway, a flicker of desire deep within his eyes, which he quickly concealed. He took a few steps forward and laughed heartily, "So it's Your Highness, King of Buckingham. Without your magnificent gown and dazzling jewelry, you've become even more beautiful. But your pitiful appearance is both unexpected and heartbreaking."
"Ah, it's you, Meilida?" The beautiful young woman's eyes lit up with joy when she saw the knight. "Great! I never expected to see you today. For the sake of us growing up together, could you please help me transport some food? Everyone is starving!"
"Oh?" A playful glint flashed in the eyes of the handsome knight Meilida. He took a few more steps closer and said with a smile, "What? Is there a famine at the Buckingham Manor? That's truly unbelievable."
King of Buckingham was clearly a simple-minded woman. Even though she was now a married woman, she still retained a girlish innocence in her eyes, like a child. She didn't notice the burning passion deep in the knight's eyes. Hearing this, she pouted and said angrily, "Yes, there's been no food here for four days now. We've complained to the Inspection Department many times, but no one has cared about us. It's outrageous! I'm going to complain to the Imperial Family! Meilida, you'll help me, won't you? We used to be such good friends."
The knight removed his helmet and chuckled, "Yes, we used to be such good friends." Then, he suddenly leaned close to the beautiful young woman's ear, his expression shifting to a chilling whisper, "Unfortunately, you yourself said that you were only friends in the past. Ever since you chose Lloris, this scum of the Human Clan, instead of me, Meilida, everything is over. Why should I help you? You stupid, foolish woman, don't you understand? Everything for the Buckingham Clan is over. No one in the entire empire is willing to help you. Countless people wish for everyone inside to die. So, even if everyone in the entire manor starves to death, no one will care."
Third update.
Just so you know, I'm taking my wife to Tianjin Cancer Hospital for a checkup tomorrow; she'll most likely have surgery there.
So I might not be able to update tomorrow at noon, but I'll update in the evening. I'll try my best to keep the word count up to standard, please understand.