Mu Jiahe made an unreasonable request, and Xiao Xun tried several times but couldn't get up, which made Mu Jiahe giggle and then she kissed him.
With his mouth sealed, Xiao Xun could only make muffled sounds, like a little wolf cub. Their eyes met, and both body and soul were elevated.
As dawn broke, Xiao Xun wiped the blood from his body and said to Mu Jiahe beside him, "You are so beautiful!"
Mu Jiahe impatiently waved her hand, "I know, I know, how many times have you said that all night."
Xiao Xun blushed, "Your Majesty..."
Mu Jiahe glared at Xiao Xun, "What did you call me?"
"Jiahe, since it's already like this, why don't we prepare for the wedding?"
"Who was it that said they would not settle down until the Heavenly Disaster was eliminated? And now, after only a few days, you've changed your mind?"
"I just don't want... Forget it, it's nothing."
Xiao Xun knew that facing the Heavenly Disaster Legion this time was extremely perilous. Their technological level was advanced, and they had a large number of personnel, requiring no logistical support. The chances of winning against such an enemy were extremely low.
The only hope now was the Temple of Time, to see if they could obtain a 'great killer' from the future world for a direct dimensional strike.
Mu Jiahe put on her clothes and said to Xiao Xun, "Didn't you say you were going to stand up for me today?"
The mere thought of those people made Xiao Xun angry. "No problem, I will definitely scold them thoroughly and vent your anger for you."
It was rare for Xiao Xun to attend the morning court, as he was now a Duke and there was no designated seat for him. Therefore, he stood directly beside Celerphes, which was an unprecedented exception since the founding of the nation.
Xiao Xun looked down at the crowd below, this being his first time in this position. Indeed, the scene below was laid out before him, every subtle movement clearly visible.
Celtic briefed Celerphes on the pre-war preparations, including personnel and weapon deployment coordination. Read novels and see.
Thanks to Xiao Xun's intelligence, the entire nation had prepared meticulously for grain storage. Not a single rat was allowed to enter winter alive, and insect eggs were crushed on sight.
These were not what Xiao Xun cared about. What he wanted to know was the situation at the arsenal. Although the production line had only been in operation for less than a month, production was already exceeding capacity. The entire factory operated on a three-shift system, working around the clock, racing against time.
Today was also the last day for admissions at the Military Academy, and that evening, Xiao Xun was scheduled to give the opening address to the academy's cadets.
After the morning meeting, Xiao Xun accompanied Celerphes to the reception hall, where over a dozen major national leaders were already waiting. Their intentions were clear: they wanted a significant territory where these foreigners, who had brought their families, could live freely and enjoy a good life, while their own countrymen would fight for them.
Xiao Xun stood beside Celerphes and addressed the speakers, "While our Saint Roman Empire has a vast territory, not a single inch is useless. We sympathize with the persecution of your homelands and have provided humanitarian aid, even agreeing to allow you temporary residence in our country. However, instead of fighting the Heavenly Disaster Legion to reclaim your territories, you now wish to use the entire Saint Roman Empire as your shield. You seek pleasure there while expecting our land without any remorse."
At this moment, a bearded man pointed at Xiao Xun, "Who are you? Her Majesty the Empress has not spoken, so what right do you have to speak?"
Xiao Xun walked directly up to the bearded man, "You ask who I am? Very well, I'll tell you. Remember this, my name is Swain."
The crowd buzzed with excitement, looking at each other and murmuring, "This is the peerless wise general who defeated the Heavenly Disaster Legion. He's so young and doesn't seem to have much power."
"Say what you have to say, don't just mumble."
Another person said to Xiao Xun, "Your Highness Swain, we understand that asking for territory is a bit unreasonable, but we are also seeking to legitimize Saint Roman's leadership over our armies."
Xiao Xun looked at the sycophantic man, "Are these armies you brought? They are a group of emaciated refugees. Before we fight, we'll have to allocate food to feed them."
"So, Your Highness Swain, you don't welcome us?"
"We absolutely do not welcome you. You are all cowards who have fled your countries seeking refuge."
Another person stood up, "By saying that, aren't you afraid that before the Heavenly Disaster Legion, we will join forces and forcibly occupy your entire Saint Roman Empire?"
Xiao Xun walked up to that person and pointed at his chest, "You're threatening me? Go ahead and try. Do you think your weak and elderly forces, who couldn't even defeat the Heavenly Disaster Legion, can defeat me? Or can they defeat the other dukes?"
After speaking, he looked at the crowd again, "I am not unreasonable. I know that everyone present is a top figure in their own country, capable of making decisions for their king. Therefore, I will state my terms. We can reserve a piece of land for you, but it will not be a gift, it will be a rental. You will pay rent, submit to our management, abide by our laws, and you cannot leave that area without our approval."
The bearded man who had spoken earlier muttered, "Isn't this just imprisonment?"
Although his voice was very low, Xiao Xun heard it clearly. "That's right. The safest place right now, I believe, is a prison. If you are willing, I wouldn't mind locking you all up."
Then he looked at the Prime Minister, "The Empress and I have other matters. Prime Minister, please handle this."
Titeyazev nodded and said to those sitting restlessly in their seats, "I believe you have all heard what our Your Highness Swain has said. His words are equivalent to the Empress's. Now is a time for unity against a common enemy. If you cause trouble by seeking special treatment, it is very likely to incite public unrest."
Xiao Xun and Celerphes left the reception hall. Celerphes patted his chest, "You really dare to speak like that. What if they really gather their troops and attack us? Over a dozen countries, with at least 30,000 active forces per country, totaling five to six hundred thousand troops attacking you, how will you handle it?"
Xiao Xun shrugged, "I believe that these people, having reached such high positions, are not brainless. If they don't fight the Heavenly Disaster, but instead try to occupy other countries, even if they succeed, won't the Heavenly Disaster Legion ultimately benefit?"
Celerphes shook her head helplessly, "I have other matters to attend to. You go about your business!"
Xiao Xun bid farewell to the Empress and turned to leave the Fire Shield Divine King's Palace, asking Baiyang to take him to the Temple of Time.
Because of these sunglasses, they could automatically convert languages into his set language.
However, as soon as he put them on, the mercury sunglasses prompted: "Wireless network signal lost, please reconnect, otherwise it will affect your normal use."
Xiao Xun searched for a wireless network signal with his eye movements. There was indeed one, but it required a password.
"Hey! This old man didn't even tell me the wireless password."
Just then, he remembered that if there was a wireless network, there must be a router. So, finding the router was the key.
Thus, he began searching throughout the entire temple, not knowing where the old man had hidden the router.
"Xiao Ke."
"I'm here."
"Where is the wireless router?"
Xiao Ke replied, "You've stumped me with this question!"
Xiao Xun took a deep breath, "Xiao Ke."
"I'm here."
"What is the wireless password?"
"This is a little secret between me and the master."
Xiao Xun took off his shoe and threw it, but Xiao Ke dodged it with ease, "You damn it..."