"Father? Father? "
It was not until the Little Prince, whom Prince Rowan was so proud of, shook his shoulders that the newly crowned Prince recovered from his shock and fear. He reached out and touched his forehead, and when he opened his palms, he saw that they were soaked in cold sweat.
"Father, what happened to you?" The Little Prince asked, concerned.
The Prince shook his head vigorously. The lingering fear in his heart still lingered in his heart. He thought that he was a man who had been through a lot, and he had survived the apocalypse, so there should not be anything that could scare him. However, when he heard Baiyi's warning, he felt like an ant facing a towering mountain.
After taking a few gulps of red wine, Prince Rowan's expression softened a little. He could not help but fall into deep thought. 'Who is this Master Hope? Why does he have this aura that is more terrifying than death itself? '
"Royal Father, what exactly happened? I saw you chatting with Master Hope just now. Why did you suddenly become like this? Is there anything wrong with your body? "the little prince continued to ask.
"It's nothing. I'm fine." The Prince patted the back of his son's hand, pretending to be calm.
"So, how was your conversation with Master Hope? About my marriage … "The Little Prince followed up with another question.
As an outstanding member of the Royal Family, Little Prince Gerino Roan had long been prepared for marriage. He would always choose his partner based on his own interests. He thought that in order to gain a foothold in the Walthart's upper echelons, the Prince would arrange for him to marry into a noble family or even marry into their family. However, when he heard that his target was Master Hope's student, he was relieved and even a little expectant.
The little prince knew very well that if he could befriend a powerhouse like Master Hope, it would be far more effective than befriending those rich and powerful people. This kind of power was related to the strength and heritage of a family. It was the key to whether or not a family could survive in the future, not an unreliable marriage relationship.
On top of that, Master Hope's students were all beautiful and charming. If the conditions allowed it, he would have loved to have all four of them at once. Even if he had to choose one, he would choose the girl who had the wings of an angel. This girl must have a close relationship with the Church. If he could marry her, it would mean that he would be climbing the tree that was the Church. If the Prince had not warned him not to act rashly, he would have already started courting the little village girl.
Unfortunately, it turned out that the little prince was too optimistic. The negotiation between the two sides had broken down. The other party was very determined and did not mention any conditions. There was no room for negotiation at all. Even if he could not rope them in, he could not make them enemies. He ordered the little prince, "Don't have any contact with those girls in the future! Do not even take a second look at them! "
"Uh …" The Little Prince looked at his father in confusion. He did not understand why his father's attitude had changed so drastically. Then, as if he had just discovered a big piece of news, he asked, "Could it be … that Hope rejected? As a commoner, he rejected a marriage proposal from a Prince? "
"Well, if it was just a rejection …" A bitter smile appeared on Prince Rowan's face. Baiyi had not just rejected the Prince; he had threatened him! For someone who dared to threaten the entire kingdom in front of his ministers, threatening a Prince was not a big deal.
"In any case, do not provoke him just because he is a commoner. Remember this! Otherwise, you might run into something worse than death … "The Prince tried to persuade his son.
The father and son thought highly of Baiyi, but Baiyi did not care about them at all. Even if he was the Emperor, so what? He did not care about power or status.
The Voidwalkers, on the other hand, had a good impression of the Prince.
"This guy is quite something. He did not wet his pants under the pressure of your aura. At least he has some guts," the Thane Walker said. "Looks like he has seen his fair share of situations."
"I guess he's in a good mood today since he did not kill them. How dare he try to get his hands on those kids? Not to mention, it's a dirty political marriage. He must be tired of living," the Shadow Walker said in a mocking tone.
"He's a King, after all," Baiyi said objectively. "And I'm a very easy-going person …"
While the Voidwalkers were bickering with each other, the master of ceremonies at the entrance announced the arrival of Emperor Walthart the Third. Everyone in the hall quieted down and turned to look at the young man who had just entered the hall.
It was Baiyi's first time seeing the Emperor, and he did not expect him to be so young. After hearing the title of "Walthart the Third", Baiyi realized that the Walthart Dynasty, which had only been established for a short time, had already had two Emperors.
The average lifespan of a commoner in this world was slightly shorter than that of Earth, but for the strong, or those who had the help of the strong, it was not uncommon for them to live up to one or two hundred years old. The Walthart Dynasty had only been established for less than two hundred years, and the Emperor had already been in power for three generations. Why was it that the succession of the Walthart Dynasty was faster than that of other nobles?
According to official and unofficial records, Walthart the First died not long after he ascended to the throne. It was said that it was caused by the internal injuries that he had accumulated from years of war. The second Emperor, who did not have much power, and his hobbies were poetry and painting. In the end, he died young due to excessive indulgence in the aristocratic salon, and the throne fell to this young man.
Fortunately, other than Vidomina's father, the Duke of Wright, who had followed the old Emperor to the founding of the Walthart Dynasty, the rest of the ministers were still in good health. They could still attend the banquet, and some of them even flirted with some of the noble ladies. Thus, the country was still relatively stable. This time, the Walthart Dynasty had received another windfall from the heavens, and its population had increased significantly. Once the refugees were all taken care of, the Walthart Dynasty's power would skyrocket.
Therefore, the Emperor was in a good mood. Even if his presence at the banquet was a little awkward, it did not matter. When one was in a good mood, one could do anything! On behalf of the rescued refugees, the Emperor expressed his gratitude to everyone who had participated in the rescue operation. He looked as if he had already eaten the Kingdom's corpse, and he did not think that there was anything wrong with it.
"So, where is the hero who has once again saved the realm, Master Hope?" The Emperor stood in the middle of the banquet hall and shouted.
Although Baiyi thought that the Emperor was a little stupid, he still led his students from a corner and moved to the front of the crowd. Immediately, the crowd gasped in surprise. On one hand, they were surprised by the simple armor, and on the other, they were amazed by the girls' beauty.
"I've heard a lot about you, Mr. Hope." The Emperor took a wine glass from a waiter, raised it high, and shouted to the crowd, "A toast to our great hero!"
The other nobles followed suit, and after draining their glasses, the Emperor led the crowd into a round of applause.
The three girls were nervous and excited, as it was the first time they had ever seen such a scene. Only Attie remained calm, quietly sticking to Baiyi's side and rubbing her head against him.
After the applause ended, the Emperor went on to give Baiyi a speech on behalf of the other nobles. He said a lot of pompous words and compliments, such as "the hero of the world, the pillar of the nation", and so on.
Even the Archmage could not help but admire the Emperor's gift of speech. He said in a serious tone, "This guy really knows how to boast. I don't think it's you anymore. " There was a hint of jealousy in his words. In fact, he was not an Emperor who excelled in eloquence and speech.
Baiyi felt a weight on his head after all the bragging. Then, the Emperor asked, "So, Master Hope, what do you plan to do next? I believe this is a topic that many of our guests would be interested in … "
The Emperor's question caused everyone to fall silent. Even Prince Rowan, who had been overshadowed by the noise, pricked up his ears, waiting for Baiyi's answer.
However, under the expectant gazes of the crowd, Baiyi shrugged and said something that none of them could have imagined.
"Nothing much. Teaching students, taking care of children, that's all."
For a moment, the Emperor thought that he had misheard Baiyi. He froze for a moment, trying to figure out if there was any hidden meaning behind Baiyi's words. After a while, the young Emperor smiled awkwardly and said, "I've heard that Master Hope is a man who does not care about fame and fortune. Now that I've seen it, it seems to be true …"
"But, Master Hope …" The Emperor paused for a moment before continuing, "For someone as powerful as you, isn't it a little inappropriate for you to stay in one place? Of course, I respect your wishes, but Arfin City is too small a stage for someone like you. "
"So … What do you think of the position of Vice Principal of the Royal Academy?"
This time, the Emperor gave up on the meaningless rhetoric and went straight to the point. As soon as the words "Royal Academy" were uttered, the crowd gasped in surprise.
It was not difficult to understand the position of the Royal Academy. After all, the students there were either members of the Emperor's family or the sons and daughters of great nobles. Naturally, the Vice Principal of the Royal Academy was also a person of high status. The network of relationships between students and teachers was even more stable and reliable than those formed by noble marriages.
It was obvious that the Emperor wanted to introduce Baiyi to the upper echelons of the Empire. This was a huge bargaining chip. On the surface, the position of the Vice Principal was equivalent to that of a Marquis. Considering the hidden benefits, even people like Prince Rowan would be willing to trade with Baiyi.
Baiyi did not expect the Emperor to offer such a hefty price tag. He was sure that no one else in the room could offer a higher price than this. Honestly, he had expected the Emperor to offer him some material rewards, a noble title, or something like that. He did not expect the Emperor to offer him such a valuable position.
He was tempted. Using the position of Vice Principal, he could use his knowledge and charm to gather a large number of fangirls and fangirls. Then, when these fangirls grew up and entered the various departments of the Empire, he could use their power to enter the core of the Empire. Finally, he could use the power of the Empire to help the Voidwalkers get out of trouble.
However, it was just a thought. There was still a huge gap between dreams and reality. There were just too many complicated things involved, and a little carelessness could lead to a complete loss. The time and energy spent on this would not be worth it. Baiyi had no interest in these kinds of things, so after weighing the pros and cons, he shook his head in the end. Everyone was shocked. Baiyi had no interest in these kinds of things, so after weighing the pros and cons, he shook his head.
"Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty, but I prefer my current life."
The Emperor's face froze. He did not expect Baiyi to reject his offer. "Master Hope, do you know what this position means?"
"I do." Baiyi nodded. "But there are some things that I just can't get myself interested in. I hope Your Majesty can understand. Everyone has their own quirks, and right now, I just want to take good care of these little ones."
As he said that, he reached out and wrapped his arms around Mia and Tisdale's shoulders, as if he was showing everyone that he owned these four beauties.
The Emperor's brows furrowed slightly, as if he was trying to figure out why Baiyi would make such a decision. The other nobles in the audience began to whisper among themselves, wondering why Baiyi would give up this position of power that was so close to him.
After a long time, the Emperor nodded and said, "Very well. I respect your decision, Master Hope. Or should I say, you are indeed Saint Joel's best friend. You are just as indifferent to fame and fortune …"
Who the hell is best friend to that great gentleman? How did a story he made up get spread around the world? Baiyi cursed inwardly.
At that moment, almost everyone in the audience felt sorry for Baiyi's foolish choice, except for a small group of people who were staring at him with glowing eyes. These people were all from the Church, and Baiyi's indifferent attitude perfectly matched the image of the Saint in their hearts. As expected of the Saint's best friend, he is also a person with the same character as the Saint.
If Baiyi knew what these people were thinking, he would probably have the urge to strangle them to death. He did not think that he had the same character as that great gentleman.
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