Chapter 41: Terrifying team (1/2)
”What did you just say?” Emperor Fei asked with a look of shock mixed with confusion.
As far as they are concerned, Lucien has been acting weird today, making them believe this may be the power source messing with his head. Gazing into his eyes, Emperor Fei realized he wasn't crazy, he was just genuinely excited but why?
”Okay, I will talk…” Lucien said.
He went ahead to explain to them what happened after they left, the experience points, the achievements, the tasks, and finally the latest ability unlocked today, Beast assimilation. Listening to Lucien narrate everything, they couldn't help but doubt him at first but after everything, they saw today no one could doubt the fact that something strange was going through his body.
”Gaze of the emperor… The system acknowledges you as a potential emperor… This is an interesting piece of news…” Instructor Han said while rubbing his chin.
”How could you be bothered by that? The beast assimilation part is the crazy thing about this system… That's technically overpowered! Such an ability shouldn't exist…” Emperor Fei blurted out.
His gaze suddenly turned fierce as he shifted his attention to Lucien but even then Lucien showed no sign of fear.
”You don't have to pretend like this, my Emperor… The few days I spent with you was enough for me to know what type of person you are… you won't kill me over something like this… Yes, my existence threatens your position as emperor but unlike others who will just eliminate me… You will just dedicate more time to your cultivation in hopes of making sure I never surpass you… You are no coward… You are cool” Lucien said sincerely, making the emperor blush.
”Well… I can't remain emperor forever… Maybe I will just retire when I deem you ready and have you deal with all the empire issues” Emperor Fei said while scratching his hair.
”Really? You will pick me over your grandchildren? You are too kind!” Lucien smiled deeply.
”Joking! Bi##h ass kid! Don't go around thinking you can take what's mine without a fight… until that day comes, I will consider you my friend” Emperor Fei chuckled while he spoke.
While the two joked and kept throwing insults at each other in a childish manner, Instructor Han sat back and kept gazing at Lucien. His stern looked plastered all over his face showed he was worried about the power Lucien just acquired. If it wasn't for the fact that he has spent enough time with Lucien to know the kind of person he is, he wouldn't hesitate to kill him instantly.
”Let's see what you are like in the future” Instructor Han said nonchalantly.
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The empire has been through a lot in recent days. The invasion led to the death of many and in response to all of his, a three-week break was awarded as time for compensation to be distributed to the affected families while giving them enough time to bury their dead and perform their final rites.
In a massive hall filled with freshers, a man walked into the hall attracting the attention of everyone. It was a middle-aged man putting on a bright oversized robe which hid all parts of his body, revealing only his neck and head. His hair was blood red and his bright red eyes complimented his bushy red mustache. His choice of dressing may seem strange and weird but no one dared to make fun of him the moment they saw the phoenix royal family crest boldly imprinted on the back of his robe.
”Dean Xio! Welcome!”
Various instructors standing at the podium bowed respectfully as the Dean of the Fotia academy approached. The massive hall is big enough to contain a small army and based on the laws of the empire, in a state of emergency these instructors are equivalent no different from captains in military rank. Seeing them now to this man respectfully left them asking questions.
Judging based on the crest on his attire, everyone knew he was a member of the Phoenix clan, the ruling family of the empire. What they didn't know is how high is this person's rank in the family.
”I am Dean Fei Xio, First son of emperor Fei… Dean of this academy…” Dean Xio said but then he stopped speaking. His eyes were fixated on the youth below the podium but not even once did he say a word.