Chapter 2330: Averted Death

Chapter 2330: Averted Death



Soon enough, Rui's preparations had come to an end.

It didn't take him too long to absorb the data in the information package that his father had presented to him. With the Mind Palace technique, memorizing it was easy. Fully

understanding, assimilating, and applying that knowledge only took days.

"I'm glad to hear that you're finally ready," his father remarked from atop his throne. "Are you confident in your ability to fulfill this mission?"

"I am, father." Rui's tone was one of certainty. "I will ensure that the Shionel Confederation will ally with the Kandrian Empire."

"Good," Emperor Rael calmly replied. "Now then, as Emperor, I hereby authorize you to be a Royal Ambassador of the Kandrian Empire."

As he finished his words, a Royal Maid appeared before him, carrying a gold and silver tray upon which rested an amulet bearing the insignia of the Kandrian Empire.

"With this, you have the full authority to represent the Kandrian Empire as if you were emperor yourself. Only I have the authority to revoke your words," his father explained. "However, I do not believe that there will ever come a need for me to do so. I believe you understand your mission well enough to know what you can or can't get away with."

Rui gazed at the beautiful artifact that lay on the tray.

"I humbly accept."

He picked up the amulet before a frown appeared on his face. "This..."

His father smiled. "It appears that you have noticed."

"I sense some powerful esoteric substances within it." Rui's eyes lit up with realization. "Ah, I see. This must be what you told me about."

His father nodded. "It is indeed the instantaneous transportation artifact that I told you about. Destroy the amulet with physical force, and it will transport you to a secure location in the Kandrian Empire."

In other words, the deterrence of the transportation artifact was indeed the primary reason that he would not die in his mission to make an ally of the Shionel Confederation. "Additionally, Sage Damian, Sage Roschem, and Sage Glacken will accompany you as your bodyguards."

Rui frowned. "...Seriously?"

Emperor Rael heaved a sigh. "The Shionel Confederation is the most powerful Sage-level nation among the nations that haven't decided their affiliation. In other words, if you succeed in befriending the Shionel Confederation, our enemies will instantly dispatch extremely powerful Sages to attack the Shionel Confederation. Do you want to be caught off-guard by the consequences of your own success if you happen to succeed?"

Rui stirred at his father's words. "...Fine."

He didn't strictly mind being protected by Sages. Still, it made him feel less like he was on an adventure.

However, he understood the rationale.

It made sense.

He was an extremely important asset to the Kandrian Empire, and his life was beyond invaluable; he was one of the treasures of the Kandrian Empire that would raise it to greater

heights.

"This is great and all, but when the time comes, I'm fighting off the Master-level force myself."

He refused to be babysat in the battlefield; he would much rather scrap the whole mission if he couldn't fight against the strongest Masters that the enemy alliance had to offer. Emperor Rael nodded. "That is your prerogative. It is no secret to you that I would rather not have you anywhere near the battlefield, given how important you are to the Kandrian Empire. However, your will is more important. Furthermore, as it was in the battle against the Sekigahara Confederate, containing the Master-level forces will be just as important as containing the Sages. This is especially so because the Shionel Confederation is much smaller than the Kandrian Empire. If a single Master enters the territory, they can wreak havoc within

it."

Rui's demeanor grew serious. "I will make sure that I protect the Shionel Confederation

should I befriend it."

"Good, now go. The time has come."