In particular, the welcoming ceremony that Bradlor had put on previously had fully demonstrated the importance he attached to the Breezy Plains' envoys. To put it simply, Delano's behavior was disrespectful to him, the king. To put it more seriously, he was deliberately sabotaging the plans of the Gilded Kingdom, and it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that he was a sinner of the kingdom.
As soon as he heard Bradlor's words, the veins on High Priest Poer's forehead bulged, and he thought to himself, Could it be that Bradlor is really going to throw his son out to please this country bumpkin!?
High Priest Poer was also panicking out of concern. Fortunately, Elder Zumar hurriedly chimed in, "Yeah, Poer, you really should bring your son back and discipline him."
High Priest Poer was just about to argue with Bradlor about something, but after hearing Elder Zumar's words, he immediately understood. Logically speaking, Delano should have been thrown into prison by the Navy Court of Referees for a few years even if he didn't commit suicide to atone for his sins. However, King Bradlor and Elder Zumar told him to bring Delano back to be disciplined. How could that be considered a punishment?
"If the three of you have no more questions, I will announce the results of the matter." King Bradlor glanced at the three Sanctuary powerhouses sitting on both sides, and continued, "This matter was caused by Delano's willfulness and recklessness, which caused such a huge loss to the Fifth Fleet. He is no longer suitable to continue serving as the commander of the Fifth Fleet. From today onwards, Delano will be relieved of all his positions, and be ordered to stay at home to reflect on his actions. He will only come out when he has changed his temper. As for the loss of your reputation, President Felic, we will give you satisfactory compensation during the cooperation negotiations. Do the three of you have any other opinions on this? "
Bradlor was indeed worthy of being the ruler of a nation. He could tolerate what ordinary people couldn't. The Fifth Fleet was almost destroyed, and yet he still said that he would give Lin Li compensation. Of course, although he said that he would compensate for the loss of his reputation, it was actually tantamount to buying Delano's life from Lin Li in hopes that Lin Li would not pursue the matter.
Lin Li didn't care much about Delano's life or death. After all, he was just an insignificant existence to him. In fact, the Gilded Kingdom was the one that Delano really conned in this matter. Anyway, Lin Li did not suffer any losses. Exchanging the life of an ant for the Gilded Kingdom's future compensation in some aspects was considered a good deal.
Hence, Lin Li nodded, and smilingly said, "Sure, since Your Majesty Bradlor has said so, I won't continue to pursue the matter. I just hope that similar things will not happen again in the future."
"Don't worry, President Felic, such a thing will never happen again in the future," Elder Zumar said frantically. What a joke. Look at how much trouble Delano had caused. The entire Fifth Fleet was doomed. If it weren't for the fact that his father was High Priest Poer, he would have been executed long ago. With this lesson, even a fool would know what to do and what not to do.
In any case, the matter had come to an end. Although King Bradlor was obviously biased towards his own people, Lin Li couldn't be bothered to argue with them as long as he didn't suffer any losses.
Of course, the most dejected person was King Bradlor. Not only had the Fifth Fleet been destroyed, but Lin Li had also gotten a hold of his weakness, and would inevitably have to pay a higher price in future cooperation negotiations. However, there was nothing he could do. Delano was the son of High Priest Poer, and Lin Li's attitude was related to the future development of the Gilded Kingdom.
High Priest Poer also felt a little sorry for Bradlor. His son was a good-for-nothing who had caused the destruction of the Fifth Fleet and made Bradlor pay a huge price for it. However, Poer did not blame everything on his son, and deep down, he still felt that the real culprit was President Felic of the Tower of Dusk, and the country bumpkins of the Breezy Plains.
However, High Priest Poer also knew that the attitude of President Felic of the Tower of Dusk was very important to the development of the Gilded Kingdom in the Breezy Plains. Hence, it would probably be difficult for them to regain their dignity.
By the time High Priest Poer returned home, Delano, who had fainted after being slapped by him, had already been sent back.
Ever since Delano woke up, he had been waiting for his father to return in a bid to know the outcome of the matter. He didn't care about what happened to the Fifth Fleet, but he was infuriated that he had lost face. All he did was seize the other party's ship, but the other party directly destroyed his fleet. This was like scolding the other party, but provoking a violent beating from the other party. How could he swallow this anger?
"Father, how is it? Is His Majesty going to go to war with the Breezy Plains!?" Delano couldn't imagine what the consequences would be if the Gilded Kingdom went to war with the Breezy Plains. He simply hoped that he could teach those country bumpkins a harsh lesson.
Upon hearing Delano's words, High Priest Poer was so infuriated that he raised his hand to slap him. However, after raising his hand, he did not slap him. After a long time, he retracted his hand, and angrily said, "You still have the cheek to ask? Don't you think you've caused enough trouble!?"
Initially, Delano was really shocked by his father's slap, but when he saw that his father did not really hit him, he couldn't help but feel a little bolder. He said, "Father, I know I was wrong, but I didn't expect him to have that thing on his ship. Besides, that Felic has gone too far. If he had let me know earlier, I would have released his ship a long time ago. Yet, he directly sent a monster over to snatch the ship back forcefully. He didn't even give me time to react at all. I think he did it on purpose, and wants to use this opportunity to show off his power to our kingdom. "
"So what? Can you use your brain when you do things in the future? The Fifth Fleet has been ruined by you, and I've embarrassed myself in front of His Majesty. Okay, don't mention this again. You'd better stay at home obediently during this period of time. If you dare to take a step out, I'll break your legs. " Although High Priest Poer also understood that he was the one who spoiled his son so much, Lin Li was his son after all. Who else could he spoil if not him? Hence, although he was infuriated outside, and even thought about how to teach Delano a lesson when he returned, he ended up just lecturing him.
"But Father, the Fifth Fleet is in such a state now. As the commander, I have to go back and take a look." Delano was unwilling to be locked up at home. Going to the Fifth Fleet to take a look was just an excuse. His real purpose was to go out and find a few friends to vent his anger.
"The Fifth Fleet?" Upon hearing this, High Priest Poer was infuriated. He pointed at Delano's nose, and reprimanded, "How dare you mention the Fifth Fleet? His Majesty has already removed you from all your positions. You'd better stay at home and reflect on yourself."
"What!? Why? What about that guy named Felic? What compensation did His Majesty ask him for? " Although he didn't care about what happened to the Fifth Fleet, the position of the commander of the fleet was still very attractive to Delano.
Delano asked repeatedly, and finally found out about the final outcome of the matter from his father. To his surprise, not only did he get removed from his position and reflect on himself, His Majesty even wanted to compensate Felic. How could there be such a logic in this world? His fleet suffered such a huge loss, and yet he still had to compensate the culprit?
If it was just him being removed from his position as the commander of the fleet, Delano could actually accept it. Anyway, the Fifth Fleet was already in such a state, and there was no point for him to be the commander. However, after hearing that Felic from the Tower of Dusk not only did not compensate the Fifth Fleet for the losses, but also wanted the Gilded Kingdom to compensate him, Delano couldn't take it anymore.
It wasn't that Delano was very patriotic. After all, he also knew that he was the one who had caused the matter. If the kingdom had to compensate Felic because of this matter, how would he be able to raise his head in this circle in the future?
After thinking about it for a long time, Delano didn't come up with any ideas, but he thought of Cantory who had instructed him to ask his father for help. Originally, High Priest Poer was actually quite embarrassed about this matter, but Delano didn't think too much about it. He simply felt that as soon as his father appeared, the other party stopped the attack on the Fifth Fleet. Hence, Cantory's idea was obviously very useful. Hence, this time, Delano thought of Cantory again, and asked if there was any other way for him to vent his anger.
The so-called closed-door reflection was actually just an excuse. Was Lin Li really going to send someone to keep an eye on Delano to see if he had done so? Hence, Delano was no different from before, and he left home freely to go to the chancellor's residence that was not far away to seek help from Cantory.
Not long after, Delano came out of the chancellor's residence in high spirits, as if he had already obtained a brilliant plan from Cantory. After returning home, he did not waste any time. After asking the servants at home, he immediately ran to see his father.
"Didn't I tell you to reflect on yourself in seclusion? How dare you run around?" High Priest Poer was flipping through a magic book, and his face immediately grew sullen when he saw his son Delano barging in.
However, Delano was not intimidated by his father's reprimand, and instead approached him with a smile. "Father, I've thought of a solution."
"Thought of a solution? What solution? What kind of trouble are you trying to get me into again!?" High Priest Poer couldn't help but feel a headache. Why can't my son stay quiet for a few days?
"Father, don't be angry, I've thought of a way to make that Felic bow to us." Delano did not mention that Cantory was the one who told him about it, and instead took all the credit for it.
"Okay, this matter has come to an end. Just don't create trouble for me. I'm warning you, stay at home during this period of time, and don't provoke the people of the Breezy Plains. " Of course, High Priest Poer wouldn't believe that his incompetent son could really come up with a solution, and he reckoned that it would just be the same as last time. If something like the last time happened again, he would not have the face to continue being the High Priest.
"No, Father, we don't have to step in this time," Delano hurriedly explained. Delano frantically defended himself, and before his father could speak, he continued, "Father, I heard that Felic's Tower of Dusk is actually a Guild of Magic under the Supreme Council. It should have been called the Breezy Plains Guild of Magic. Aren't you very familiar with Deputy President Rosen of the Supreme Council? As long as you write a letter to Deputy President Rosen, I believe that Felic will have to apologize to us no matter what. "
High Priest Poer couldn't help but frown, and looking a little impatient, he said, "Okay, don't get involved in this matter. Go back to your room immediately. This time, if you don't reach level-19, don't even think about taking a step out of your room! "
"Ah!" As soon as he heard his father's words, Delano's face immediately sank. He wanted to say something, but he dared not, and had no choice but to leave his father's study.
However, after Delano left, High Priest Poer had a smile on his face. Although he acted as if he had let go of the matter in front of his son, could he really let it go? He was the only one who knew that.
Although he was already a Sanctuary powerhouse, a Sanctuary powerhouse was still a human, and every human had a competitive heart. In fact, not to mention humans, even the gods in myths and legends would get into fights over trivial matters. Although High Priest Poer seemed to have accepted King Bradlor's decision on the surface, he had been suppressing his anger.
They were all Sanctuary powerhouses, so why did they have to suffer such a huge loss? Not only did the Fifth Fleet get destroyed for nothing, they even had to compensate Felic for it! Although the compensation was decided by King Bradlor, High Priest Poer couldn't take it as if it had nothing to do with him. His son was the one who caused the trouble, and he didn't have enough power to suppress Felic. In the end, he had no choice but to ask King Bradlor to step forward and compensate Felic. If word of this matter got out, he would be embarrassed as a high priest!
Although Poer didn't seem to care about what Delano had just said, he also felt that it was a good idea. Although Felic was a Sanctuary powerhouse, he was also the President of the Guild of Magic under the Supreme Council. He probably couldn't refuse the orders of the deputy chairman of the Supreme Council!
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