"Let her choose her own life. I don't want to see her blood. Du Khal, don't think too much about it. Ah, really. Let's put it this way. I hope to have her as my companion in the future. "
When Li Ke said this, he noticed that some of the Nobles around him had an expression of understanding. Their expressions were undoubtedly saying that the girl was dead because Li Ke's words seemed to be drawing a line between him and the girl's death.
The Nobles of Noxus all did this because it was a tacit understanding between smart people.
"Is that so? I understand. "
Du Kao nodded, but he didn't straighten his back. Instead, he used a humble tone to point the way for Li Ke.
"His Majesty is waiting for you at the banquet. You can go there directly to meet him. But, Sir Li Ke, are you really only bringing my daughter to the banquet? I remember that your crew and maids were also invited. "
His humble appearance was clearly seen by his daughter, Katerina. Her expression gradually became numb, and when she looked at her father, she no longer had the look of worship and admiration. But what she did not know was that Du Khal's heart was beating abnormally. An ominous premonition appeared in his heart. Gao Manman knew that Li Ke did not bring anyone with him to the banquet. He only brought his daughter. According to the reports of his spies, he did not let his guards relax when he was in the mansion. Instead, he let them eat in a few large rooms. He also pulled a few people in charge to walk around the rooms. He did not have any intention of interacting with the Nobles of Noxus.
Although this was normal for someone who came to negotiate, there was nothing wrong with being cautious in Noxus. Li Ke also possessed great power. Although it seemed like there was no problem for him to go to the banquet alone, it was precisely because of his power that he felt uneasy.
But he had no choice. It was the Emperor's order to meet Li Ke. If he did not stop him, the Emperor would have welcomed Li Ke at the port. Although he could understand the Emperor's thoughts, eternal life and youth were right in front of him. Even he wanted to cooperate with the Emperor as soon as possible.
Moreover, no matter where the intelligence was, it was clear that Li Ke was just using his theories to amass an army and wealth, and then enjoying himself. Otherwise, he would not have given half of his authority to the original rulers of Pi City and an orphan who grew up as a bounty hunter. Moreover, when Pi City was in ruins, he left the original servants of the nobles in his mansion.
There was no need to worry about cooperating with such a person because Noxus would give him everything he wanted. But for some reason, after speaking with Li Ke again, he suddenly felt that the reports he received before were all wrong. At this moment, a piece of information flashed through his mind. He suddenly remembered that he could no longer remember Li Ke's expression during their first official meeting. The only thing he remembered was that Li Ke hugged the big-breasted Sarah while lying on the bed. While talking to himself, he was also chatting with another woman. It could be said that apart from strength, he was basically a useless person. The Emperor could easily use words to rope him in and make use of him.
"This is without a doubt my personal experience … But why do I feel so uneasy?"
His heart was a little stuffy and he felt even more uneasy. However, he still maintained a respectful expression on his face.
"Then I hope you won't disappoint me, Khal Dokko. Don't misinterpret my thoughts."
Li Ke didn't notice Khal Dokko's strange behavior. He nodded slightly and pulled the red-eyed Katerina towards the banquet's main hall, which was the main hall of the Immortal Fortress. The guards at the entrance and the suspension bridge didn't seem to notice the steel sword on Li Ke's waist. They saluted Li Ke and allowed Li Ke to enter the main hall of the Immortal Fortress.
However, just as he was about to step into the magnificent hall, Dukkhal, who couldn't suppress his uneasiness, ran over and grabbed his arm rudely.
"Sir!"
Li Ke looked at him in confusion. Khal Dokko seemed to have realized his mistake. He pursed his lips and spoke.
"Your Excellency's attire might be made fun of by the noblewomen who only recognize luxurious clothing. This isn't how the Noxus people treat their guests. So, whether or not you're willing to forgive my disrespect, please come over and have a look at His Majesty's collection of luxurious clothing."
Khal Dokko gritted his teeth as he spoke. Li Ke looked at his uniform that was similar to the Noxus uniform. He pondered for a moment and nodded in agreement. Although the uniform prepared by the designer of Pashto would be very popular among the Noxus people, since Khal Dokko said so, and he did stain his cloak while wiping off Katerina's saliva, he might as well change his clothes.
After all, it wouldn't delay anything, right?
But just as Khal Dokko heaved a sigh of relief and prepared to bring Li Ke to the changing room to stall for time so that he could figure out the source of his uneasiness, an authoritative voice sounded in the banquet hall.
"Wait, Khal Dokko, where do you want to take our Star of the Empire? Do you want your Emperor to remain indifferent after seeing the future of our Empire? Do you want him to become a fatuous ruler like Carwyn? "
The assassin master looked at the hall in astonishment. Only then did he realize that everyone in the hall was looking at him. And the one who reprimanded him was the supreme existence whom he had pledged his loyalty to. Noxus's commander, His Majesty the Emperor, the person whom the Empire could truly trust and rely on, Darkwill, who had single-handedly created the prosperous Noxus!
"No, Your Majesty. I'm just …"
Khal Dokko tried his best to argue because his ominous premonition was growing stronger and coming from all directions. But the greatest threat was Li Ke, who he was holding by the arm! He tried his best to dispel the emperor's suspicions of him. After all, the older he got, the more impatient he was with those who prevented him from obtaining immortality. Therefore, he didn't wish for his loyalty to cause the emperor to distance himself from him. But he couldn't think of an excuse to convince the emperor that stopping him from meeting Li Ke was for his safety, and not to prevent him from obtaining immortality.
And in fact, he knew that it was impossible for him to convince the emperor. This was because in Noxus, those who betrayed you were usually the most loyal to you. If Darkwill wasn't wary and suspicious of him, he wouldn't have given his loyalty to the emperor.
And just as he thought, the emperor walked down his throne and came to the spacious hall. He opened his arms to Li Ke from afar and revealed a fawning smile.
"Take your leave! Khal Dokko! You're too rude! It looks like there's no place for you in this banquet! I don't think there's anything rude about our Empire's rising star's attire. On the contrary, his looks are enough to charm many young ladies! Come! Reinhardt! The only child of my brother, Alvin Lovecraft! My nephew! Let them see what the real Noxus people are like! "
The snow-haired Darkwill shouted with great emotion. Just like when he was young, he let his voice resound in the most glorious hall of Noxus. But his flushed cheeks and heaving chest indicated his aging. But no one dared to question his decision or mention his aging because he was Darkwill, the man who led the Empire to glory!
"Yes … Your Majesty."
Khal Dokko had no choice but to take his leave unwillingly. He watched as Darkwill welcomed Li Ke into the hall with a smile. But he didn't stop there. Instead, he turned around and dashed off in search of his assassins. He was prepared to get them to kidnap the Pishan City people that Li Ke brought with him to resolve some undesirable situations. This action was seen by two beautiful women who were sipping wine, as well as a rare male noble from Noxus.
"Your little toy seems to have broken free from some of your shackles."
Savoring the blood-red liquid, the noble with a red mask asked the woman beside him. His tone was filled with mockery. The lady with the pure white mask who was questioned by him casually shook the wine in her hand, not taking the mockery to heart at all.
"This is not something inconceivable, Bernard, because he is indeed an excellent person. His will is quite firm. But he's only a worm in a spider's web … Isn't that right, Lina? "
On the other side, there was a lady wearing revealing clothes and a mask, but it was a rather luxurious silver mask that was inlaid with countless tiny gems. She nodded with a smile.
"Of course. After all, what he saw was what you wanted him to see."
The woman with the white mask shook her head with a smile.
"You're wrong, Lina. It's not me … It's us."
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