Chapter 1185.1: The King
Although Su Xiao didn't know where the kingdom's council hall was, he quickly found a solution to this problem.
In fact, finding the kingdom's council hall was very simple, and it could be done in three simple steps.
«Step One: Approach the nearest guardsman.
Step two: Watch it for 10 seconds.
Step Three: Say in a calm tone — " Come with me to the council chamber».
On the way to the council Chamber the anxious guardsman began to doubt his own life and various thoughts kept popping into his head.
Following the guardsman, Su Xiao eventually arrived at the door of the council hall.
The doors to the hall were closed. It was in this room that final decisions were made on any important issues of the kingdom. This room was not used for its intended purpose very often, because various officials could gather in it only with the direct order of the king.
Su Xiao pushed open the hall's doors. It was very quiet inside. Closer to the walls of this hall were many seats, and at the top, on a ledge in the distance, was a tall metal throne.
This throne was forged from a huge meteorite that fell from the sky, causing it to be completely black.
There was a figure sitting on the throne. She wore a loose gold and red robe and an iron crown. This crown has been passed down for over a thousand years and was created by the first king, Adelaide Herbert.
Sitting on the throne was King Bai Herbert, who was 65 years old, but his beard and hair were completely white. Even though he was constantly taking various precious drugs, which caused his skin to be wrinkle-free and his complexion to be perfectly healthy, he gave off the impression of an old man.
— Iron hand, come closer, " the king said as he slowly raised his hand and motioned for Su Xiao to come closer.
Su Xiao didn't know what he was supposed to say, so he didn't say anything.
Sometimes keeping quiet was the best solution.
Walking forward calmly, Su Xiao looked at the king and saw... envy in his eyes.
— You have a young body and incredible strength. If I were you, I would definitely find myself a lot of women and be busy until midnight every day, " the king said and smiled, to which Su Xiao remained silent and remained standing in his place. His face was calm and completely expressionless.
The king didn't get angry because of this silence, as he was already used to it.
— Most of all, I regret that I decided to fight for this title. When I was young, I always aspired to power, but at that time, I didn't know what the real 'power' really was, "the king said something that couldn't be said in front of his subordinates, but he seemed to have a lot of trust in the Iron Hand. The rest of the time, he was a majestic and wise king who easily solved any problems.
— How many dissidents have you helped me get rid of? Khe-khe-khe, khe-khe ... " the king said and put his hand to his mouth, then started coughing as if he wanted to cough out his lungs.
— Of course, Su Xiao knew how many people Iron Hand had eliminated for the king's sake.
— So much? Too many people have disappeared because of their desire to gain power, as they all forgot that there are undead beyond the wall of God who want to exterminate all of us, " the king said as he leaned back in his throne, then started coughing again. A trickle of saliva ended up on his beard, but he ignored it. "Iron Hand, can I believe you? The king asked, and leaned forward. His gaze was no longer blurry, but extremely sharp, as if he could see through people's hearts.
— Su Xiao's reply was very brief and firm.
— I can't hold on any longer, " the king said, glaring at Su Xiao.
Today, he obviously decided to summon the Iron Hand because of some very important matter.
— ... — Su Xiao didn't say anything and still looked at the king.
— You must take this secret to the grave with you.
— Of course, " Su Xiao replied in the same calm tone.
— All my heirs are already on their way to the Holy City, and there should be a suitable crown heir among them.
The king's words made Su Xiao understand exactly what was going to happen next.
— Only those who possess considerable wisdom have the right to inherit the throne. This is the only rule that has existed since the beginning of the kingdom, and it is what allows us to flourish to this day. In all, I have forty-eight ... no, forty-nine children. Among them, there may be someone who can succeed to the throne, and maybe not, but, no matter what, the "Herbert" family will not have to disappear. This is one of the reasons that allows us to fight the undead to this day.
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