Hearing the First Prince's words, regardless of whether it was the four examiners or the examinees present, all felt their hearts skip a beat, and their expressions turned grim.
Looking at the First Prince who was like a god or a demon in the sky, everyone present felt a suffocating feeling. All sorts of feelings of nervousness, terror, excitement, and even admiration permeated the air, causing everyone present to feel suffocated.
For the past few years, the First Prince had been overbearing and tyrannical, taking in all sorts of geniuses without restraint. He had even wiped out a few factions and killed many high ranking officials in the Empire, causing the entire Empire's upper echelon to be on tenterhooks.
Moreover, the First Prince was already the future successor of the Empire. With his influence, he had already become an existence second only to the King in the Empire.
Everyone was clear about the First Prince's goal. He wanted to cultivate the thirty-six Hell's Maps to an unprecedented level of perfection.
What kind of level was that? It was an unparalleled martial art that required all thirty-six Hell's Maps' contractors to be level 29 Conferred Knights.
Thirty-six Knights at the pinnacle of the second transition … What kind of power was that? There were only over five thousand Conferred Knights in the entire Empire, and among them, there were no more than a hundred who could reach level 29.
If the First Prince wanted to gather thirty-six Conferred Knights at the pinnacle, it would mean that he wanted to gather one-third or more of the top experts in the entire Empire? How was that possible?
Behind each level 29 Conferred Knight was an unbelievably powerful influence, representing various factions, groups, and political organizations.
It was just like the eight Governors from the eight regions. How could they be easily subdued by the First Prince, signed with the Hell's Maps, and then be completely controlled by the First Prince?
Therefore, the First Prince's main goal was to gather geniuses who had the potential to reach level 29.
Even so, it was still very difficult. At the very least, ever since the Ancient Path of Hell was established, only the legendary founder, Adam, had succeeded.
Anyone who knew the First Prince's motive would be shocked by his generosity.
However, what came after the astonishment was even more intense pressure. It was because if the First Prince really succeeded, there would probably no longer be any other influences, groups, or factions in the entire Empire. The entire world would be under the First Prince's control.
Moreover, as the First Prince made his appearance and spoke, everyone present felt an aura that could suppress the heavens and earth sweeping toward them in an overwhelming manner.
The abilities of each of the 36 Hell's Clones were closely related to their contractor. For example, the Dark Knight in the sky had the pinnacle of second transition level 29's power. This caused the First Prince's clone's aura to be even more profound. Just its appearance alone was enough to suppress everyone present to the point where they could not even raise their heads.
It displayed a peerlessly domineering power.
Everyone gasped in astonishment. If the First Prince really managed to cultivate all 36 layers of the Hell's Maps, then what kind of world-shaking power would he have when all 36 clones and his real body were gathered together?
However, no matter what, 99% of the examinees in the examination hall did not want to be taken in by the First Prince and become his puppet.
Governor Devitt was the first to step out. Looking at the First Prince in the sky, he said with an unfriendly expression, "Prince George, I don't think I've heard anything about the Royal Supervising Inspector that you mentioned."
"Of course not." George Krieg smiled, "It's because Father finally agreed to it three days ago. Therefore, I rushed to the Regional Selection's venue without stopping. The Great Western Region is already my third stop."
Devitt's brows furrowed tightly, and he said without giving any face, "Do you have proof?"
George Krieg let out a cold laugh. He did not seem to mind that Governor Rubi did not give any face. After all, he had long since known that Rubi had become his younger brother's subordinate. How could he possibly listen to him so easily?
Moreover, he had long since been prepared. With a casual toss, he tossed a book made of metal toward Devitt.
Devitt reached out to take it and read its contents.
These books made of special alloy were the King's secret decrees. Each of them was engraved with unique ciphertexts, codes, and markings. They were secret documents that were secretly recorded in the archives of the various regions.
It could be said that there was only one secret decree from each King, and each one was unique. Once the orders were written on it, it would not be used again after being used once.
Moreover, just the alloy material and format of the King's secret decrees were already national secrets.
If someone were to impersonate the King's secret decrees, it would still be possible to deceive the lower-level officials. However, when it came to the officials at the district and region levels, it would be easily exposed.
Devitt scanned through the contents and was already certain that this order was most likely real. Moreover, with the First Prince's status, there was no need for him to impersonate a document.
However, with this, Devitt felt even more gloomy.
Lifting his head to look at the smiling First Prince, Devitt could not help but think, 'Your Majesty, what on earth are you thinking? If this order were to be passed down, I'm afraid … '
However, the King's orders were the King's orders. No matter how unwilling Devitt was, under the gazes of so many people, he could not possibly defy it.
Therefore, he cupped his hands and said, "How does Your Highness plan to guide the arrangements for the Regional Selection?"
"There's no need for guidance." The First Prince sat in the sky, the black fog forming a black throne, making him appear even more domineering and ferocious. He was like the King of Hades who was sitting in hell.
He said each word clearly, "The four seniors here are the pillars of the Great Western Region. Of course, I have no objections to the Regional Selection that you've planned. "However, it's just like what I've said before. The world is currently in a precarious situation, and the country needs to strengthen itself. We need more and more powerful Conferred Knights. Therefore, I've specially come to select Knights with outstanding performances in the Regional Selection to be sent to the National Royal Academy to study. "You guys must cherish this opportunity. Not everyone is able to skip the Regional Royal Academy and enter the central region directly. "Such a heaven-sent opportunity has only appeared once or twice since the founding of the country."
Governor Devitt laughed coldly in his heart. Such a method of substituting someone else's power was too obvious. Although it was said that the First Prince would be able to enter the National Royal Academy directly, wouldn't his status, organization, and daily arrangements all be decided by the First Prince?
On the surface, it would belong to the National Royal Academy, but in reality, it would all become the First Prince's personal power.
Thinking of this, Devitt tried to stall for time. He said, "Since that's the case, Your Highness, please wait for one more day.
"You can continue with the arena battles after I'm gone." The First Prince interrupted Devitt's words in a domineering manner and gave an order, "In any case, I'm not choosing talents based on their final results. I'll bring them away first, and you can continue with the competition."
Governor Devitt also knew that this was not the time to back down. He straightened his body and said, "Your Highness, the Regional Selection is a rule that has been set since the founding of the country. For the past two hundred years, even when the Sand Country had advanced east and the three countries in the north declared war, it has not been stopped. Does Your Highness wish to be the first?"
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