Chapter 36 - Coming Of age Ceremony (VI) (2/2)

As for the audience, they were a bunch of sly public officials and high-ranking nobles as well. From the 3rd prince's words, they had already concluded that he had accepted his defeat and move on.

However, Shad was not content and did not want to let things go that easily.

Suddenly,

” Hahahahahahaha.....”

A wild and unrestrained laughter rang out throughout the imperial palace. Listening to that laughter, everyone had a clear idea who that person was. There were only two people who could laugh like this inside the boundary of the imperial palace. It obviously wasn't her Majesty the Empress. In fact, even the Emperor would adhere to the importance of mannerism, and would not laugh so heartily. Even the demoness princess Viviana, would adhere to etiquette and refrain from demonstrating such lack in manners. As for the 4th prince, he was right in front of them, so the identity of the person who was laughing in this presumptuous manner was self-evident.

At the same time, an old man with white hair and a white beard wearing a loose magic robe walked in. The old looked like an ordinary old without any bit of magic aura coming out from his body. If the people present did know who he was, they would have probably thought that he was just a regular old man or mortal.

This old man was the protector of the Djage Empire, Franklin Djage.

Franklin's pace was not fast, but his every step gave the audience the misconception that a great volcanic mountain had grown feet and was moving over.

Franklin's every step caused the heartbeat of those around him to speed up according to his rhythm. It was as though his footsteps were imbued with some sort of magic.

Under such strong influence, everyone within the room felt as though their lives were beyond their control and with just a simple movement this old man could actually harvest their lives like ripe vegetables.

” Haha, not bad, not bad little brat. You reminded me of my young age.” Franklin said as he was looking at Shad with a huge smile on his face.

” Theorodre greets Great-father.”

” Sander greets Great-grandfather.”

The two princes took the lead in stepping out and moving forward to make heir bows and gestures.

Only then did the high ranking nobles and their sons all step out and respectfully make their greetings. This old man was a living legend and as long he is alive, the Djage Empire will stand tall.

After talking those high ranking nobles and his grandson the emperor as well as his favorite princess,

” Shad, come here.” The old man beckoned with his hand.

Shad walked over leisurly.

” Now that I have a general idea about your true strength, In three days you will take four imperial knights and one hundred soldiers and head out to the Mulan kingdom as the Empire's emissary. I trust you know what to do,” He said before he left the hall without giving Shad any chances to retort.