'Is there something fishy about this wine? Heh, publicly executing a meritorious official—it's practically impossible according to common sense, but Honest is capable of anything...'
'Fine, assuming this wine is poisoned, I'll let this scoundrel witness the power of resurrection.'
Lin Feng took the glass of cold wine from Honest and drank it all in one gulp without hesitation.
This wine is indeed a top-quality treasure, completely different from what I've had in taverns before.
The cool liquor glides down the throat, and a rich aroma is transmitted through the opened pharynx and nasal cavity to the olfactory nerves.
The fragrance instantly permeated his ears, nose, lips, and teeth. Although the cool sensation couldn't release the wonderful aroma like hot wine, it still contained the rich flavor within, adding a spicy fragrance whenever Lin Feng paid attention.
"Good wine."
Lin Feng bowed with his hands clasped in gratitude for the wine offered. In the short time that followed, contrary to his expectations, Lin Feng did not experience any discomfort whatsoever.
On the contrary, my whole body seemed to be excited by the effects of alcohol, and my energy became even higher.
Logically, once poisoned wine is ingested and mixes with blood, even Bloodsucking would find it difficult to withstand the impact on their internal organs. However, Lin Feng showed no abnormalities for such a long time, so it seems that there is nothing wrong with the wine.
Lin Feng looked at the assembled ministers, then at Honest's calm and composed expression, and immediately understood what he was thinking.
This wasn't a death sentence at all; it was just that he and Honest probably thought similarly.
What needs to be done now is to draw away the troops around Lin Feng, leaving Lin Feng isolated and vulnerable.
This is the so-called "releasing military power over a cup of wine".
Lin Feng's act of drinking that wine was tantamount to accepting Honest's hospitality, while also implicitly signifying his acceptance of the right to be liberated.
'It seems he feels the time isn't right yet.'
'However, I need to be more careful.'
Lin Feng thought to himself, and loudly responded to Honest:
"I understand. Command of the ' Jaegers ' shall be handed over to General Esdeath from this day forward."
Lin Feng looked at Esdeath's face. Her face, which was as cold and alluring as ice and snow, was now contorted in anger, as if she was frantically suppressing her inner rage.
It seems that even Esdeath cannot act according to her own will in front of Honest. Now Lin Feng is completely certain that Honest must have some secret.
'If we're going to have surgery, it seems we'll have to start with Esdeath first...'
Honest received Lin Feng's reply and immediately burst into laughter.
"Hahahaha!! Lin Feng, that's it! Let's drink until we're all drunk today!"
I've already lost count of how many glasses of wine I've drunk.
Lin Feng's vision began to blur, but upon realizing this, Lin Feng delved into his subconscious Template System and unleashed the long-dormant Power of Alucard.
In an instant, a burst of crimson blood energy rose up, and Lin Feng's entire body rippled with intense energy.
The enzymes in the alcohol rapidly decomposed under this force, and Lin Feng quickly regained his senses.
"If there's nothing else, I need to go back and take care of the remaining official business."
Lin Feng said that he obtained the minister's permission very easily.
I glanced at Minister Honest; he was now flushed and incredibly excited.
Alucard's physique has reached 60% of its strength, giving him a strong resistance to alcohol. Logically, Honest should have been completely drunk by now, but he is still full of energy.
Lin Feng sensed that Minister Honest must be taking some kind of special medication.
Noticing this slightly, Lin Feng got up and walked towards the door.
Lin Feng had barely stepped out the door when he began to mutter to himself.
" Form Transformation."
Lin Feng merged with his own projection on the wall and then slipped back into the council chamber.
Silent and unnoticed, without revealing its presence.
Inside the council chamber, Lin Feng, now a solitary figure, waited quietly.
He needed to hear clearly what Minister Honest was going to say next.
"General Esdeath, why do you look so troubled? Is something on your mind?"
Esdeath's expression hadn't changed since Lin Feng left.
It should be said that ever since Lin Feng was promoted to Grand General of the Empire, Esdeath has never had that extremely confident and dashing demeanor again.
She constantly wanted Lin Feng to step down, because she had no power to command Lin Feng, who was of the same rank.
Esdeath remained silent in the face of Honest's questioning.
" Esdeath, I know you and General Lin Feng are incompatible, and that General Lin Feng has committed a crime, so you can't get along with him. I understand completely!"
Honest stroked his beard, a sinister smile returning to his face.
"The reason I appointed this disgraced official as Grand General is to use his killing skills to eliminate this scourge of the Imperial Capital. In this way, using one traitor to eliminate another traitor—wouldn't that be delightful!"
"Now that Lin Feng has redeemed himself through meritorious service, we will weaken his power. This way, you will be able to keep him in check, after all, Lin Feng has committed a crime!"
Hearing this, Esdeath was somewhat moved, but still looked indifferent.
In her heart, although she hoped that Lin Feng would be enslaved by her, Lin Feng was a true powerhouse, and Esdeath could not accept that a powerful person should be treated unfairly.
However, Honest seemed to have been prepared.
"In my opinion, this Lin Feng is probably plotting a rebellion!"
These words struck like a bolt from the blue, stunning everyone present.
"Minister Honest... why do you say that? Lin Feng just wiped out the Night Raid! Perhaps you've made some new discovery, Minister?"
" Lin Feng was captured alive Night Raid and brought to the hall, while the two important officials who killed our Imperial Capital were executed on the spot. Everyone, think about it carefully, what does this mean?"
"This is utterly disrespectful to our Imperial Capital! He's provoking us by saying that he can kill Imperial Capital members like chickens, while he can capture forces we can't even handle!"
"This is a bit..."
Honest's amiable demeanor vanished, replaced by a fierce glare.
Although the courtiers felt that his words made absolutely no sense and could be described as inexplicable, they couldn't help but echo his sentiments when they saw the angry Minister Honest.
"Yes... as a newcomer, his arrogant behavior is somewhat disrespectful..."
"It's good that you can tell..."
Minister Honest turned to Esdeath and said:
" Esdeath, I'm giving you and Budo completely new orders. This is a top priority."