"I think Minister Honest is very pleased with your performance... Why do you say that?"
The speaker was Mine.
In the council chamber of the Imperial Capital Palace, Mine cooperated with Lin Feng in putting on a good show. She screamed hysterically, as if she had really been captured by Lin Feng against her will.
Lin Feng now believes that a conflict between Minister Honest and himself is about to erupt, which makes Mine wonder if her acting skills have been exposed.
" Honest's only worry is the Night Raid. The reason he's putting so much effort into maneuvering is to eliminate you all."
"Now that he believes you are dead, he will have no more worries. Bolic is dead. He may make moves against the forces on the Road of Path of Peace later, but none of that matters now."
As Lin Feng spoke, he sat down on the sofa, clasped his hands together, and his gaze became resolute.
"Now that all his soldiers are dead, there are very few capable Teigu left, and no force can influence him anymore. The only one who can influence him is probably me."
"Of course, there's also General Budo and Esdeath. The three of us generals have the best chance of shaking his power, and his use of us should have ended here. What will happen next, we can't say for sure."
" Lin Feng, did you hide us in your residence to make him underestimate your power...?"
Lin Feng explained after hearing Najenda's words.
"I am certainly not afraid to fight him directly, but I now believe that he possesses some power that I do not understand."
"I summoned you here for two reasons. First, to solidify my prestige and demonstrate my power and efficiency to the court officials. This way, even if we were to rebel, we would still have the support of some people within the palace."
"Rebellion is not simply a matter of strength or a game of comparing numbers. The key lies in building connections. As a former general of the Imperial Capital, Najenda, you should understand this better than I do."
Najenda had no choice but to obey Lin Feng's words.
When he escaped the empire and founded ' Night Raid ', he also relied on his general's prestige to gather a large group of people.
Without these loyal ministers acting as spies in the Imperial Capital palace, the " Night Raid " would never have happened.
Moreover, even if Lin Feng were so powerful, assuming he could single-handedly overthrow the Imperial Capital court and then declare himself king, what would become of the former imperial officials?
Because he lacks popular support, even loyal ministers will not believe in him. As a result, Lin Feng's resistance will always be a lone battle where the strong bully the weak.
How to identify loyal subjects and how to deal with each key official of the new empire are questions Lin Feng needs to consider. On this basis, Lin Feng must first consolidate his own reputation and status.
"As for powers I don't understand... those are Honest's Teigu and that little emperor's Teigu."
"I suspect that Honest is ultimately wary of Esdeath's power, which may be why he promoted me three ranks."
" Esdeath has no interest in power. From what I know of her, she simply enjoys war, which is why she has been able to serve Honest for so long."
"Both Honest and Esdeath must have hidden strengths they haven't revealed yet; otherwise, this cunning old man alone wouldn't be able to suppress Esdeath in terms of status."
"After all, this is the Imperial Capital where 'force' decides everything..."
Lin Feng closed his eyes, allowing his thoughts to settle down once again.
"I've said everything I needed to say. I've laid out all my thoughts completely, which shows my utmost trust in you."
"We all yearn to change this dark and corrupt country, we all hope to destroy the ridiculous and pathetic world planned by that beast Honest, and now is our chance."
"A major battle will break out soon... Everyone should prepare themselves in advance."
Lin Feng opened his eyes, and the red in his eyes no longer seemed to be the aura of blood, but rather a fiery will.
Every member of Night Raid was infected by this atmosphere, and they all remembered the dream that had never wavered in their hearts since the day they joined Night Raid.
To build a new world—that was their destiny.
Even Lan, who was standing to the side, had tears welling up in her eyes.
His dream was to eliminate the murderer of the students, but he never imagined that the man in front of him would aim to eradicate the injustice of this absurd world.
Such a grand ambition, such immense power, made Lan want to give her all for this man, even unto death.
"Then, I need to return to the palace; it's something I agreed upon with that old fox."
"I'll be right back, no need to worry."
As Lin Feng spoke, he stepped out of the gate of the villa.
As soon as he stepped across the threshold, Lin Feng saw two figures that he knew all too well.
Those were Chelsea and Sheele.
" Chelsea, Sheele..."
Although Lin Feng had already noticed Chelsea and Sheele eavesdropping outside the door while he was having a heart-to-heart talk with the members of ' Night Raid ' in the lobby about his thoughts and plans.
But to be honest, Lin Feng didn't want to interrupt his monologue, because he didn't want to keep his plans hidden from Sheele.
As her childhood sweetheart, Sheele has the right to know what she has to do.
Although Sheele had been living with Lin Feng under the guise of managing household affairs and hadn't been of much use, she cared more about Lin Feng's health than anyone else.
While everyone else rejoiced at Lin Feng's successful completion of the mission, only Sheele considered Lin Feng's stress and health.
For this reason, he specially sought out Chelsea to learn cooking. Although he was clumsy and could never produce dishes of Chelsea's quality, he always protected Lin Feng from harm.
Such a kind girl entrusted her safety to Lin Feng, and Lin Feng also wanted to make her feel transparent and safe with such frankness.
Upon hearing what Lin Feng said inside the house, Sheele's face showed an expression of disbelief.
Upon closer inspection, her clear, bright eyes were almost brimming with tears.
" Lin Feng... is things going to be very dangerous next? Are you going to be at odds with the ministers?"
It has always been an indisputable fact that the one in power has been the Minister of the Imperial Capital, Honest, a fact known even to children.
To oppose the ministers is to oppose the entire Imperial Capital, which means one will be plunged into dire straits.
Sheele.
Lin Feng put his hands on Sheele's shoulders, and the two of them felt as if they had returned to that night in the bar when they first joined the Imperial Guard.