Ye Chong took a look at Sun Sieha. When the man nodded, Ye Chong put George down. George immediately knelt on the ground, clutching his throat and coughing violently. Ye Chong had been choking him for too long, and his face had turned purple.
He glared at Ye Chong hatefully. He had embarrassed himself in front of so many nobles.
Ming Xiao saw the look in George's eyes and frowned. He thought to himself, "Why is this child so immature? He doesn't know how to judge the situation. Can't he see that the man before him is not someone he can afford to offend? " Ming Xiao and Aris were close friends. He planned to warn Aris to prevent George from causing any more trouble in the future.
Looking at the handsome George, a few heavyweights secretly shook their heads in their hearts. This kid seemed to be quite smart, but they didn't expect him to be an embroidered pillow that looked good but was actually useless.
The only sound in the hall was George's violent coughing. Everyone looked at Ye Chong in a different light. The noble ladies who had looked at Ye Chong with hatred now cowered in a corner, looking fearful. Meanwhile, the nobles who had tried to dissuade and insult Ye Chong were now ashamed. They wished they could seal their mouths shut.
"Haha." Sun Sieha was laughing, but his voice sent chills down everyone's spine. Everyone remembered the rumors of this king's cruelty and cruelty, and they trembled in fear. Even Ming Xiao, Prince Desnio, and Duke Warren, the three most powerful men in the hall, stood respectfully with their heads lowered.
Ye Chong stood to one side, his expression calm. Ye Chong was more wary of Sun Sieha than afraid of him. He knew very well that he and Sun Sieha were allies on equal footing, even though it seemed like he was restricted by Sun Sieha and wasn't as free as he usually was. In fact, it was the opposite. Sun Sieha was not the only one to him, but he was the only one to Sun Sieha. From this perspective, he was not the one being restricted, but Sun Sieha.
Besides, Ye Chong had just achieved a breakthrough, and was at his peak. He was fearless now. This did not mean that he was reckless or stupid. On the contrary, calmness had become his most intrinsic quality, including now.
For example, he was now thinking, why did Sun Sieha let him participate in this night gathering? She had even personally come to his manor in order to let him participate.
Sun Sieha definitely had a motive.
In truth, Ye Chong did not have much experience in politics. All he could do was to think calmly for an answer. As for whether the answer was correct or not, he couldn't guarantee it, but he believed that he would one day figure it out. At that time, he would find the correct way to solve these problems. This was his growth, his harvest! All of his successes and gains were accumulated bit by bit like this.
Never give up thinking, never give up trying. This was Ye Chong's belief.
"It's only been a few days since I ascended to the throne, and I haven't had many opportunities to meet with everyone. I'm very happy to be able to meet all of you this time." Sun Sieha's words were very simple, but they were filled with dignity. No one dared to raise their heads. Of course, there was one exception - Ye Chong.
"Hehe, everyone, enjoy yourselves. There's no need to be too reserved. Well, as long as his job was done, he could enjoy it in his spare time. It was a good way to pass the time. However … "Sun Sieha raised his voice. Everyone's hearts skipped a beat. Some of the more timid ones even shuddered.
Sun Sieha looked around, satisfied. He softened his tone and said, "Of course, you have to do your job properly. If anyone of you slacks off from work and only wants to play, hehe, I don't think I need to remind you of that." Sun Sieha's tone was pleasant, but it sent a chill down everyone's spine.
"Oh, by the way, there's someone I forgot to introduce," Sun Sieha said. He gestured with his right hand towards Ye Chong and said, "This is Master Ye Chong, the best weaponsmith in Eastern Cloud. With Master Karu's recommendation and my approval, he will be appointed as Eastern Cloud's Chief Weaponsmith."
The nobles finally realized that this young man had such a powerful background! However, those who were more observant thought further. Eastern Cloud's Chief Weaponsmith was originally Master Karu. Now that Master Karu was willing to give the title to this young man, it was clear that Master Karu approved of this young man's abilities.
There were many nobles from other countries present. They were alarmed. Did this mean that Eastern Cloud had completed its transition from the old to the new?
"You might not know this, but Master Ye Chong is an expert in close range combat. I'm sure you've all seen what he's capable of." Sun Sieha smiled and said, "To be honest, before I met Master Ye Chong, I never thought that anyone could pose a threat to us shooters. However, I saw it not long ago. That was when I first met Master Ye Chong. He fought against 12 Level 6 shooters alone! The enemy had already lost seven of their men! " Sun Sieha's words were like a bomb thrown into a pot of boiling oil. The entire hall buzzed with chatter. Everyone looked at Ye Chong with shock and fear. George, who had just stood up, looked terrible. He finally understood how strong his opponent was.
Only a Level 8 shooter could fight against a Level 12 or Level 6 shooter. Even a Level 7 shooter would not be able to do that. Under such circumstances, the young man could not only defend himself, but also kill seven shooters. This was shocking. Could this young man be as strong as a Level 8 shooter?
Under the horrified gazes of the crowd, the image of this taciturn young man suddenly became incomparably tall and mysterious. He was like a giant beast that came from the prehistoric times, indifferently looking down on all living beings.
Sun Sieha was satisfied to see the curious and fearful looks of the nobles. This was the effect he wanted. As a member of the royal family, he knew how powerful the nobles were. He believed that the Night Meeting this time would set off huge waves among the nobles.
"Your Majesty, I don't believe you!" Someone suddenly stood up. The deep voice drew attention from the crowd. Those who knew him were secretly delighted. This was going to be interesting.
A brawny man about 1.85 meters tall stood out. He had broad shoulders, bulging muscles all over his body, and a pair of large hands that looked like cattail leaf fans. His face was square, and under his thick black eyebrows, his eyes were bright and full of expression.
"You don't believe me? You doubt my words? " Sun Sieha's face darkened. His gaze was as sharp as a sword, as if he wanted to pierce through the muscular man.
"Mang, you bastard! How dare you! Quickly apologize to Her Majesty!" Ming Xiao, who had been standing with his head lowered, could no longer restrain himself. He stood up and shouted. Mang was one of Ming Xiao's generals. He was only 18 years old, but his physical development was outstanding. His talent in parapsychic was above average as well. He was now a Level 6 shooter. Ming Xiao had always kept him by his side because of his straightforward personality. He did not expect him to get into trouble this time.
Sun Sieha's face darkened. He waved his hand to stop Ming Xiao from speaking. He stared at Mang like a hawk. The atmosphere was strangely heavy. Everyone held their breath. The new king's ruthlessness had always been a topic of discussion among the ministers. How dare someone disobey His Majesty in front of everyone? Was he trying to get himself killed? Many people were worried for Mang. No one would be surprised if His Majesty ordered him to be executed.
His Majesty had a long history of ruthlessness. When he was still a prince, the previous king ordered him to start as a regiment commander in order to train him. That time, he killed 18 soldiers because he was late to the assembly. Since then, everyone knew that His Majesty was not someone to be trifled with. His Majesty traveled around the world, recruiting good shooters from all walks of life. His cold and merciless nature made him ruthless. Countless shooters had died by his hand. His Majesty had a bad reputation among the unaffiliated shooters.
However, everyone had to admit that the royal family was powerful. Not only was the military power highly centralized, but the head of the administrative officials, such as the Minister of Internal Affairs, was also loyal to His Majesty's side. In addition, the Prince spared no effort in supporting his nephew. Even top-notch experts like the Level Eight experts were raised by the Royal Family now compared to the era of the previous King. Add to that the fact that His Majesty was an ambitious and fair ruler, everyone knew that the rise of Eastern Cloud Country was beginning to take shape.
His Majesty now had the highest authority in Eastern Cloud Country!
If anyone dared to question him now, it would be suicidal.
Time seemed to be passing very slowly at this moment. Many people were even sweating on their foreheads. Mang seemed to have realized that he was in big trouble, but he stubbornly kept his mouth shut, his face flushed red.
"You don't believe me?" Suddenly, His Majesty's expression softened. He asked casually, as if it was nothing out of the ordinary.
Mang was taken aback. He answered instinctively, "Of course I don't believe you! One person against 12 Level 6 shooters. Only a Level 8 shooter can do that. He may be strong, but how can he beat a Level 8 shooter? " Mang's words made everyone secretly nod. Mang's words were exactly what they had in mind. However, they were not stupid enough to question His Majesty in front of him.
His Majesty asked, "Then how can I make you believe me?"
"Unless, unless..." His Majesty's question stumped Mang. His face was covered in sweat. Suddenly, he had an idea. "Unless he can defeat 12 Level 6 shooters in front of everyone!"
When everyone heard Mang's suggestion, they couldn't help but shake their heads inwardly. This suggestion was a little too much. Every battle was different. There were too many factors that could affect the outcome of a battle. Different locations, with the same number of people, could result in different outcomes.
Sunsieha sneered and said, "Aren't you being too forceful with your words?"
Mang's face turned slightly red, and he was extremely embarrassed. He knew that what he said was a little far-fetched.
"However," Sun Sieha looked around and smiled coldly, "I think it's a good suggestion." He suddenly turned to Ye Chong and asked, "Ye Chong, what do you think?"
Ye Chong finally understood why Sun Sieha had asked him to attend this Vigil. Since it was part of the agreement, Ye Chong did not want to reject it. He nodded and said, "Alright!"
Was this guy crazy?
The nobles looked at Ye Chong in disbelief. They did not expect Ye Chong to agree to such an unreasonable request!
Sun Sieha glanced at the nobles and smiled. "As far as I know, there are many Level 6 shooters among you. Pick twelve of them. We'll see what close-range combat is like. We've never seen anything like it before. Let's see what real combat is. However, it's boring to watch. Why don't we have a bet? You can bet as much as you want. Hmm, the Prince will be the witness. "
Prince Desnio stepped forward and bowed to the crowd. "Since Your Majesty has spoken, I shall be the witness. Don't worry, we not only have a first-class arena, but we also have a wide variety of weapons. We also provide pre-match massages, snacks, and drinks. Of course, if you need any special pre-match services, you can tell us in advance."
The Prince's words were met with laughter. Even Sun Sieha could not help but smile.
Soon, the 12 Level 6 shooters were picked. Some of them were experienced military veterans like Mang, but most of them were young nobles. George had a high reputation among the younger generation, and his skills were well recognized among the nobles. The most surprising was Shu Man'er. No one would have thought that the seemingly fragile Shu Man'er was only a Level 6 shooter.
Experienced shooters like Mang looked at Ye Chong cautiously. They had seen Ye Chong's series of movements, quick as lightning, so fast that it was hard for them to keep track of it all. However, they were still confident. There was a huge gap between Level 6 shooters. Experience played a key role in this. An experienced Level 6 shooter was much stronger than a rookie who had just reached Level 6. They looked at Ye Chong, thinking that he might only be able to take on 12 rookie shooters who had just reached Level 6.
The young nobles, on the other hand, were eager to try. They did not believe that Ye Chong could defeat 12 Level 6 shooters alone. His Majesty would definitely witness this duel. It was a rare opportunity to show off his skills in front of His Majesty. Some of the major families had even sent out their best disciples, hoping that they would be recognized by His Majesty through their performance in this duel.
Looking at the eager nobles, Sun Sieha's lips curled into an unnoticeable smile. He spoke first, "Hmm, since there's a bet, and I was the one who suggested it, I'll bet on Ye Chong. How much should I bet? How about 10 million? "
Duke Warren had been paying close attention to His Majesty's expression. He caught the meaningful smile on His Majesty's face. Looking at the nobles who wanted to place their bets but were hesitating, Duke Warren had an idea. He smiled and said, "Since it's a bet, I won't hold back. I'll bet ten million on the twelve archers." With that, he stepped aside. He felt His Majesty's gaze on him for a moment. He was overjoyed, but did not show it on his face.
Ming Xiao rubbed his chin and grinned. "Your Majesty, I won't hold back then. I'll bet 10 million as well. To be honest, I have no doubts about Master Ye Chong's abilities, but it will be difficult to face 12 shooters head on." His eyes gleamed cunningly.
"Place your bets, place your bets now! Everyone only has one chance. You can't change your bet after you place your bets! "Prince Desnio shouted.
With Duke Warren and Ming Xiao leading the way, the other nobles, who had been hesitant at first, quickly placed their bets. Their bets were not high, but everyone was eager to place their bets. It was not every day that they had a chance to win against His Majesty. They did not care how much they could win, but it would be a great asset for them to talk about it in the future.
Beside Sun Sieha, Ye Chong suddenly said, "50 million, I'll win." Sun Sieha's smile froze. Ye Chong had bet 50 million, and he had only bet 10 million. Even if he won, he would only win one-sixth of what the other side had bet. He was about to raise his bet when he remembered that Prince Desnio had said that he could not change his bet. His eyelids twitched.
Just then, George, who had been silent all this time, spoke up, "I'll bet 50 million! I'll bet on us! " Seeing George's vicious glare at Ye Chong, Ming Xiao frowned again. He thought to himself, "This kid is so stupid."
As expected, he saw His Majesty narrowing his eyes. He knew that the kid was about to get into trouble. He had already decided that as soon as the fight was over, he would send the child to Aris.
The nobles seemed to be influenced by Ye Chong and George. Shu Man'er said crisply, "I'll bet 20 million."
"I'll bet 10 million!"
"I'll bet 10 million!"
…
The ones who placed the most bets were the nobles who were participating in the duel. To show their support for their children, they had bet no less than 10 million. For these great nobles, ten million was just a number. If they bet too little, they would appear to be too stingy. If they bet too much, they would not be as stupid as George. That would only make them look bad on His Majesty.
The final result surprised the Prince. "Hmm, not bad, not bad at all. Now, I'll announce the total bet on Master Ye Chong winning, a total of 60 million. The bet on the 12 shooters winning, "he looked around at the crowd, and announced," A total of 180 million. Haha, this is a big bet. "
Sun Sieha calculated his winnings and looked at Ye Chong dejectedly. He had been robbed of his prize, and could not do anything about it. It was a terrible feeling.
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