Chapter 364
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Chapter 364: Rewards and Punishments
"Aileen did well; she saved Pande from disaster and can become one of my legitimate heirs." Emmanuel looked around, "However, the Empire has its own laws. Benson made a mistake, and he should be judged by the Senate and publicly executed, not face private punishment."
"To become a queen, she needs more experience. The Empire’s laws should also give her the punishment she deserves."
"The Shield Wind Fortress in the Bactria province holds a large number of slaves who seem to be trying to resist. There are also the Cartus warlord Zakhar causing trouble nearby, and the Fear Legion is becoming restless."
"Let her go to the Shield Wind Fortress to sort out these issues."
"As a cost for her private punishment, she can only take one knight order from Benson’s men, and she can only choose knights from the Knight Tournament."
"She picked up the Sword in the Stone; it should be able to inspire them."
"Moreover, she would have no assistance or supplies; this year’s military expenses for Shield Wind Fortress would be paid with the prize money she won in the Knight Tournament."
The prize money from the Knight Tournament is so small that it might not even cover a day’s food expenses, let alone the military costs.
Even if Aileen participates in all those chaotic events or sells herself to a group of greedy nobles, she might not earn enough for a year’s worth of military expenses.
Additionally, having her lead Benson’s army feels like forcing her to fight her own people as soon as they leave the city.
In the end, the only ones who might reach Shield Wind Fortress are either herself or a corpse.
However, Emmanuel had no choice; the Pande Empire was becoming increasingly corrupt, beyond his control.
It may seem strange that the central authority cannot control the local regions, but those who understand history know that this is quite normal…
Even in the world of netizens, some countries had often experienced such magical occurrences in recent years…
To calm the people’s anger, Emmanuel could only sacrifice his own daughter.
This is not really a sacrifice; at least this way, there is still a way to live.
If they let her come back to accept a reward, these nobles might do anything to stop her.
If she walks away far enough, some nobles might not bother to act, and the danger will lessen a lot.
In the end, the emperor’s power is still not there.
If Emmanuel had the control of a great emperor, this situation would not have happened.
Of course, if it were a great emperor, they would not do something like bringing back a Death Knight.
"As a descendant of the Knight King, you can surely do it!" a noble laughed.
The warlord Zakar from the Gatu army and the Martis from the Fear Legion are both well-known eighth-tier strong fighters, always raiding and opposing the Pande Empire.
They are not numerous, but they move like the wind, causing headaches for everyone.
Don’t say it’s Aileen; even the Knight King from the eighth tier might not be able to solve it.
"This is the training for the future king," one elder nodded in satisfaction.
Without money, everyone you bring is an enemy… this is the price she pays for being disobedient!
Although everyone secretly took pleasure in her misfortune and believed the emperor was also unhappy with Aileen’s behavior, their words were all sweet.
……
After a whole day passed, Karoso slowly woke up.
"Oh, you’re awake?" Alita was in his room, peeling an apple, and glanced at Karoso.
"How is everything?" Karoso suddenly sat up.
"Ahem…"
Karoso coughed a few times but still felt weak all over.
The things he learned from the Blackening Card were really too many.
"It’s nothing much, the whole city is filled with funerals. The major churches have been meeting with the newcomers from the Church of Dawn Goddess and have been arguing all day. The Empire has sent many people to clean up the mess, and legionnaire leader Purlimont is also helping out. Aileen said to inform her as soon as you wake up."
"Not just Aileen, your Second Brother also said to call your father as soon as you wake up."
"The Pope of the Flame War God Church also wants you to call him as soon as you wake up."
"Now you really are popular."
Alita teased.
"What about Neymar?" Karoso quickly asked.
In fact, so much happened because Neymar revealed her divine power in the City of Freedom, and Celica said she would take her to identify it.
With no other choice, Karoso stirred up conflict between Celica and Ricardo to prevent the church from acting harshly. He revealed the dark side of the Church of Dawn Goddess, putting it in a difficult position.
Hmm…
In other words, the Church of Dawn Goddess ended up in its current situation, even losing a cardinal and many ninth-level extraordinary items, and a duke died, all because Karoso wanted to protect Neymar.
"Neymar is okay; she and Sophia are locked up again, but they are not restricted too much." Alita threw an apple to Karoso, "Clearly, the church’s situation is about to change."
"It’s good if there’s nothing wrong…" Karoso patted his chest.
"An international meeting was held today, but we have no idea what was discussed, and we dare not ask." Alita shrugged, "So, who do you want to see first, Lord Saint Child?"
"Saint Child?" Karoso was taken aback.
"You are now the chosen one of the Flame War God," Alita said. "A proper Saint Child of the Flame War God Church."
"Huh, Flame War God…" The corner of Karoso’s mouth twitched.
It was clearly my future self who helped my present self.
In the words of netizens, that is the Karoso they know.
That terrifying power and that dead heart left a deep impression on Karoso.
If it weren’t for the netizens, that might have been my own future…
"Aileen and the Pope of the Flame War God Church, who will be faster?" said Karoso.
"Aileen, of course. That Pope is caught up in a meeting, probably will be busy all morning and won’t be free until lunch. Unlike Aileen, she has already locked herself in her room for a whole day."
"With such a big issue happening here, she, a princess, is not even helping to maintain order?" Karoso’s expression was a bit strange.
No matter how much those people admire Aileen, she still has no power and must listen to her father.
Moreover, even if those people are willing to follow her, she still needs to be able to support them.
"I don’t know, you should ask her yourself." Alita shook her head, "Aren’t you going to let your father know you’re safe first?"
"Let’s figure out what’s going on here before anything else."
……
Soon, Karoso met Aileen, who looked full of energy and showed no signs of having heard any bad news. Instead, she seemed very motivated.
After all, she had a rather innocent personality, and she believed this was truly a test from her father.
Even though Karoso had shown her the dark side of the world and the decay of this country, she remained full of hope for the future.
"I came to say goodbye," Aileen said directly.
"First, where are you going?"
After hearing Aileen’s plans, Karoso’s gaze gradually became strange.
This girl, doesn’t she know that going like this could easily get her killed?
In the face of absolute power, even the Sword in the Stone cannot protect her!
