The Emperor's Strategy Novels & Stories

the Town ruler pleaded while on his knees. “Well…that’s unfortunate, but you see, no where in the terms does it state that it has to be the ruler’s daughter. The term just states that the most beautiful and talented virgin be sent to the Empire. Of course, you’re more than welcomed to send more than one if you want the Empire to favor your town more. After all, competition between towns for the favor of the main Empire is fierce,” Shin replied briskly but with a chilling smile. He knew well why the emperor had explicitly added this term, twisting the norm that existed before.

This was a fact known to everyone, but to make the Emperor pay such a huge price to attempt an unknown matter, he would not be able to do it. At this time, the Emperor also had some doubts about Yi Qingshan. He said that he had seen the awakened Velocisaurus with his own eyes. He also said that he wanted the Exotic Beast army to attract the attention of Velocisaurus. In the views of the Emperor, this might very well be Yi Qingshan's means to weaken the strength of the Royal Court. The reason why he came to the Royal Court was probably because of the scheme of the Xia State Emperor.

The emperor’s expression was stern and unforgiving, telling Pearce that he had committed a mistake that only his life could ever pay. Still, he managed to gather himself and chanted in his mind not to be intimidated by the emperor. Running away was not one of the options so he took a few steps back and stanced, ready to fight Emperor Claus. He knew he had no chance of survival, but if he could just injure the emperor, it would be more than enough for him. “Emery!”

“Then how am I supposed to find one liar among six people who are all hiding something?” Valerian’s smile became genuine. “There.” He pointed at me. “That is the question an Emperor would ask.” He slid the second petition toward me. “Now stop looking for honesty.” His eyes met mine. “Look for the one whose goal cannot be achieved unless the Emperor believes them.” I stared at the unopened seal as I finally stopped wondering who was lying. Instead, I found myself wondering… Who stood to gain the most? I picked up the second petition and broke its seal.