Chapter 538: Breakthrough (2/2)
Redsound was mainly made of a kind of red coloured wood, called woodrift It was the lightest wooden material, but with equally excellent physical properties It was also very costly Redsound was a very expensive aircraft Since it was very fast, and the aircraft's body very light, it was a difficult aircraft to fly Only the truly skilled Level 8 shooters would buy thisshook his head The aircrafts were designed for atht only This made them impractical Celest may be about the same speed as Redsound in the atmosphere, but it would definitely be faster than the aircraft in outer space Besides, Celest was much more flexible in application than Redsound The only reason Redsound could pose a threat to Celest was a device in it that Ye Chong did not understand – the trackball
She Ya dehts intriguing To him, the trackball was like a photon processor controlled by parapsychic waves
Ai via one's parapsychic sense h holographic scanning and keying in commands in the photon processor This hy Celest was at a disadvantage against aircrafts
This mysterious crystal-like trackball was the hter
It was unfortunate that he did not have the least bit of parapsychic abilities to use it
Just then, Sun Sieha arrived for a visit
Ye Chong wondered to himself if every ruler in this world had so aze landed on Ye Chong, his expression changed The bodyguards around hiained his composure He smiled and said, ”What a surprise, what a really pleasant surprise! You really are full of surprises”
Ye Chong ignored Sun Sieha's emotional outburst and asked him flatly, ”Why are you here?” He frowned and added, ”The national combat tournahed dryly and said, ”Can't I just visit with no particular reason? I heard that you've been busy with training, so I'd thought of dropping by to visit you Since you're done, ht as well take you out to have souards were already used to the way their King interacted with the youngSun Sieha quietly, waiting
Sun Sieha was not used to Ye Chong's resistance against both forceful and friendly treatlare, but he quickly composed himself and explained, ”This is all part of the plan”
”I see” Ye Chong looked at Sun Sieha He did not fully understand the King's way of doing things, but he knew that Sun Sieha was not the kind of person to spend time carelessly
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Prince Desnio's mansion was located at the most prosperous area in Su City Music was frequently heard from inside, and people would looked towards theballs at the Prince's mansion ell known in Su City The place was always served by the best liquors and beautiful ladies Of course, the mansion was also a hotspot for talents Famous musicians would perform at the parties, where people were served by the best chefs in Eastern Cloud It was an entertain invited to the Prince's evening balls was considered as aball could anyone be viewed as accepted by the noble society Many people would derive all kinds of scheet an invitation In the blackball could be sold at a sky high price
Desnio was Sun Sieha's uncle His title as Prince was one of great importance Sun Sieha had once stayed at his uncle's place for a long ti, and shared a close relationshi+p with hih status, but he never stepped out of line, and never involved hi his evening balls
Nonetheless, no one would forget the political influence that Prince Desnio had Besides, the new King on the throne further improved his position However, the Prince continued to maintain a low key presence, and never overnance
Prince Desnio's evening ball was the favourite of all nobles The place was uniquely decorated, and had an easy ambience It was the first choice of the nobles for a place to relax and socialize
Prince Desnio was a stout htly flushed, and his voice was loud and energetic
”Hah, Duke Warren, I haven't seen you here in a long while Did you find somewhere new to have fun? You have to tell hed happily when he saw Duke Warren, and went to embrace him
Duke Warren could not step back in ti He was hurting and annoyed as he said, ”Not so tight, not so tight, do you want to crush this old bag of bones?” Duke Warren was one of the 's reign His hair was all white, but his skin was smooth and well care for despite the tired look on his face
Prince Desnio looked Duke Warren up and down and exclaiht, you …” He sy for that at this age,” Duke Warren smiled bitterly
”Then what is it?” Prince Desnio asked, puzzled
Duke Warren looked even more bitter as he explained, ”It's His Majesty's celebrations His Majsety announced a national coot all hands on board just for this, and still it's not enough I a crazy from the workload these few days, and I happen to have the time to visit today to de-stress”
”Why don't you have enough manpower?” Prince Desnio was baffled As the Home Secretary, he controlled almost all the h people?
Duke Warren looked positively frustrated ”The King's birthday is almost upon us We need people to usher ambassadors from other countries, and representatives from local authourities”
”That's true,” Prince Desnio nodded
”You anize that dmned combat tournament for his birthday,” Duke Warren said, obviously unhappy with the decision
”Hah, of course I have That gotsince we did anything interesting We're going to have a battle between the strongest in the world, isn't that exciting?”
”Oh, certainly If I don't have to organize the event, of course I would agree to having the tournament What an excellent source of entertainment!” Duke Warren raved sarcastically, ”But of course, I a By God, I swear, I've never worked so hard into show”
Prince Desnio did not, in fact, spot any wrinkles on Duke Warren's face, but he could see how tired the man was Prince Desnio asked, ”Why'd you work yourself into a twist?”
Duke Warren nearly burst into tears as he complained, ”There're too many people, way too many of them! The entire Su City's flooded with visitors fro's birthday celebration, the national coers, ”and the weapons design co's birthday Don't you know that any one of theive ether, it's just driving ave syood Duke, you must take care of yourself”
Abruptly, the Duke's expression sone He said solemnly, ”Nevertheless, it is our duty as councillors to serve the King” Duke Warren looked around theave him a look of disdain The Duke then lowered his voice into a whisper, ”Ruanize the national combat tournament after a visit fro to do with the manor's owner?”
Prince Desnio smiled warily and spoke just as softly, ”Hehe, I don't know There are soaround about that h theentlemen?” A loud voice suddenly interrupted theate, Ming Xiao Even in this function, he wore a neatXiao approached thelass of red wine in hand
”To think that Sir Ming Xiao would grace this evening ball with his presence, it's like the sun rising fro to Ming Xiao
The legendary hot-te Xiao, did not take offense He smiled easily and said, ”I was bored to death recently, and heard that you serve excellent snow claive the rudeness, ”Sir Ming Xiao is famous for his discipline, but now he's slipped up for a plate of snow clams Tsk tsk, it's not easy, not easy at all I say, my Prince, you have to reward that chef of yours”
”That I will,” Prince Desnio continued the hed loudly, and looked at the two of them with a shty Home Secretary, and the other a Prince What could you possibly be discussing about so enthusiastically, so secretively? Could it be so of national importance? As a military man, I cannot help but feel curious”
Everyone around the Xiao, Duke Warren and Prince Desnio were best friends when they were younger, but the gap between theer as they reached adulthood The military had an unpleasant relationshi+p with the rest of the govern Xiao and Duke Warren The Prince acted as aXiao's beloved student, Du Feng, had lost o The Prince and I were thinking about paying a visit Brigadier General Du Feng has served his country well His soldiersand capable Their loss is also the country's loss We think it prudent to express our condolences,” Duke Warren said coldly
Ming Xiao was ained his composure and said, ”Oh, I wonder where you heard of that, Duke Warren Sigh, the rumour mill is quite a force to reckon with! No wonder His Majesty repeatedly e fake information is a serious crime This is the reason, this is exactly the reason!”
Noas Duke Warren's turn to be taken aback Ming Xiao made it clear that His Majesty did not wish for this information to become widespread
Prince Desnio looked at the two hostile men helplessly, and offered, ”I say, look at you thy so serious? Come come, let's have all have a drink!”
Just as the Prince was about to raise his glass, a servant rushed to hi by his ear
Ming Xiao and Duke Warren were standing closest to the Prince, and they heard everything Bothan odd expression
His Majesty had arrived!