Chapter 76: Emperor’s Promise (1/2)
Lu Yin’s legs were a little wobbly by the time the Emperor grew tired and ended his stories.
“Forgive me, I’m tired. When people get older, we like to recall the past,” the man said with a smile and a shake of the head, pushing some food over, “Try these, they were some of Zishan’s favorite snacks.”
Lu Yin nodded and tried them, finding them rather good. The Emperor seemed like he wanted to say something, but it was only then that he noticed that Dorren and Duque, “Oh, you two are still here, you can leave. I want to speak to Little Yin alone.”
Lu Yin nearly spat out, feeling like he was being toyed with. He had listened for three whole hours, and the man didn’t seem to bother with his own emotions at all. The two princes seemed used to it, giving their salutations before departing.
“There are many things troubling the Great Yu Empire, and I can only maintain the calm for a little while. Everyone knew the Undyings when I and Zishan made a name for ourselves across the universe; pity, he left before me while I’ve struggled at death’s door for centuries. I’d assumed I would never see his descendants in my life, but fate brought you along, Little Yin. I am grateful to be able to see you before my death,” the Emperor said, sighing with sorrow.
Lu Yin could only humor him, “Royal Uncle’s power is at the peak of the universe. Living for another ten thousand years will be no problem.”
“I know my own body well, you don’t need to comfort me.” The man chuckled, shaking his head, “I have seen everything related to Earth’s trial. You’re quite good to be able to defeat a Nightking, even if newly awakened. Few can match you at the same level; there is a hint of the young Zishan in you.”
Lu Yin felt ashamed, “Qingyu was too strong. If not for the cooperation of the students, I would not be able to defeat him”
The Undying Yushan smiled, “Intelligence is ability as well; that final battle was under your control. The end where you forced a Melder to attack for you was quite smart; it’s the kind of cleverness that extends lives.”
Lu Yin did not speak.
“I also understand about the matter on the spacecraft; go settle it with a free heart. As long as I am on the throne, you’ll be fine,” the Emperor suddenly changed topics.
Lu Yin immediately retreated two steps, “Thank you, Royal Uncle.”
The Undying Yushan nodded and retrieved a cosmic ring, “This is your first time on the Capital Star, and money is needed everywhere. Here is a crystal Mavis Card and some star crystals, use them freely.”
Lu Yin expressed his thanks once more, and the old man grunted, “You are currently too weak, I have ordered Bronsen to be your bodyguard for now. I am tired, you can leave.”
He looked inside the cosmic ring to find twenty cubes of star crystals. It wasn’t much, but it certainly was significant to all Sentinels. Wondering how much money was in the card, he left the garden under the guidance of a maid.
Bronsen was already waiting outside the garden and greeted him immediately, “Your Majesty.”
Lu Yin smiled, “This must be troublesome for you, General Bronsen.”
“Protecting Your Majesty is only my responsibility, there is no need for you to be so courteous.”
Lu Yin nodded and walked out of the palace, with the Explorer following behind at an exact one-meter distance. He asked as he strolled along, “Oh, General, you mentioned you’re the Third Seat of the First Squadron. Could you explain the Imperial Squadrons to me?”
“Gladly,” the man paused to collect his thoughts, “The Thirteen Imperial Squadrons correspond to the thirteen gates of the royal palace; any movement in or out must go through them. They are His Imperial Majesty’s shields, and each captain is at least a Cruiser. We are at the top of the Frostwave Weave and known throughout the Outerverse, but more importantly, we correspond to the thirteen filaments of the Great Yu Empire. We take care of almost half the administration across the Empire; the lord of each filament is one of the captains.”
Lu Yin was shocked, “So the Imperial Squadrons are the rulers?”