I survived by drawing cards after being transported to One-Punch Man.

As Lin Yu released his mental power, the air at the entrance of the military camp seemed to freeze for a moment.

The other two of the three beastmen, Daidas and Niu, couldn't help but take a step back, their eyes filled with fear of their new companion.

Esdeath's eyes gleamed with excitement as she looked at Lin Yu as if she had discovered a precious treasure: "Lin Yu, you have indeed been hiding your power, but here, we need more than just power."

Lin Yu withdrew his telekinetic power, smiled slightly, and seemed satisfied with the three beast warriors' reaction.

He turned to Esdeath, a hint of cynicism in his voice: "I know, General. But sometimes, power is the best language."

Daidas, the burly man, gripped his Imperial Arms—two large axes—firmly. His voice was deep and powerful, but clearly trembled slightly: "You... your strength is indeed formidable. But here, we only recognize General Esdeath."

Neu, the seemingly frail "girl," stood beside Daidas, her Imperial Arms—Military Dream: Scream—grinding tightly in her hand. Her voice, though androgynous, carried a hint of fear: "We...we, the Three Beast Warriors, are the General's shield and sword, you..."

"Don't be so nervous. We're partners. I'm just showing you my strength so you'll feel more at ease with me." Lin Yu said with a smile.

General Esdeath chuckled and waved her hand: "Relax, that's just Lin Yu's personality. If you were stronger than him, you probably would have done something even worse."

Liva bowed again respectfully, his voice tinged with fear: "It was my fault, General."

Lin Yu didn't care about Liva's apology. His gaze swept over the three of them, and he thought to himself that these soldiers who would soon meet with misfortune were not on his mind.

“Alright, it’s getting late, we should go see His Majesty.” General Esdeath broke the silence, her voice carrying an undeniable authority.

The four of them boarded a lavishly decorated carriage, which slowly drove towards the center of the capital.

The capital city was vast in scale, with its layout arranged in a stepped pattern. The higher the elevation, the more central the city, symbolizing the concentration of power and prestige.

The imperial palace, as the core of the capital, is so large that it can almost be called a city within a city.

The entire palace is circular, with layers of pointed roofs reaching towards the sky, the tallest of which is over 100 meters high.

The carriage moved slowly through the streets of the capital, where pedestrians lined both sides of the street, their gorgeous clothes showcasing the city's prosperity and wealth.

The afterglow of the setting sun spilled into every corner of the capital, draping the city in a golden cloak.

As time passed, the sky gradually darkened. By the time the carriage arrived at the palace gate, the sun was already setting, and it was six o'clock in the evening.

The carriage stopped in front of the palace gates. Although this was a very important place in the palace, the guards only asked a few simple questions after seeing the insignia on the carriage before letting it pass. General Esdeath didn't even need to show up in person.

The carriage traveled a distance within the palace grounds before finally stopping in front of the main hall. Lin Yu was somewhat surprised; he hadn't expected the general to have such privileges, being able to have the carriage driven directly to the main hall.

After they alighted from the carriage, they entered the main hall. The interior of the hall was solemn and majestic, with a red carpet covering the floor that stretched all the way to the golden throne at the innermost part of the hall, where the emperor's throne would be placed.

Seated on the throne was a boy who looked no more than thirteen or fourteen years old; he was the young emperor. He was thin and frail, and his purple robe seemed somewhat out of place, lacking the majesty expected of an emperor.

General Esdeath led Lin Yu and the three beast warriors to a spot a few meters from the emperor's throne, then knelt on one knee. Her posture was more like a half-squat than a true kneel, indicating her attitude towards the young emperor.

Lin Yu stood upright, for the glory bestowed upon him by a great man could not be lost, even in another world.

Moreover, Lin Yu was wondering whether he should take them all down at once.

Beside the young emperor stood a stout old man with a large beard. This old man was the minister who controlled the young emperor. He held a plate of meat in his hand, which was clearly his own food, not prepared for the emperor. Although he looked old, his skin was not very wrinkled due to his pampered lifestyle, and he did not look old.

The atmosphere in the hall suddenly became tense. Lin Yu's stiff posture, rather than genuine kneeling, clearly angered the obese minister. His eyes narrowed into slits, his gaze revealing displeasure.

“General Esdeath, your men seem to be unfamiliar with the rules of the palace.” The minister’s voice was low and threatening, his gaze fixed on Lin Yu as if scrutinizing a disrespectful subject.

General Esdeath smiled slightly, her demeanor calm and composed: "Your Excellency, Lin Yu has just returned from afar and is not yet familiar with the etiquette of the Imperial Palace."

Lin Yu straightened up, a hint of provocation in his eyes: "Your Excellency, I am accustomed to letting strength speak for itself. Here, I have seen far too much red tape, but I believe that true power and loyalty are not measured by kneeling."

The minister's face darkened further; he was clearly angered by Lin Yu's bluntness: "Young man, the rules of the palace are the cornerstone of maintaining the dignity of the empire. Your behavior is disrespectful to His Majesty the Emperor."

Lin Yu sneered, unconcerned by the minister's threat: "Dignity? True dignity comes from the respect and trust of the people, not from forcing others to kneel. My loyalty is to the empire, not to empty rituals."

At this moment, the young emperor suddenly spoke. Although his voice was still immature, it carried an undeniable authority: "Enough, minister. What he said is not without reason. The empire does indeed need more strength and loyalty, not just superficial kneeling."

The minister's expression changed; he clearly hadn't expected the young emperor to side with Lin Yu. He lowered his head, his voice tinged with resentment: "Yes, Your Majesty."

Esdeath seized the opportunity to break the awkward atmosphere: "Your Majesty, although Lin Yu speaks bluntly, his strength and 'loyalty' are beyond doubt. He will become the empire's sharpest sword in the upcoming battle."

The young emperor nodded, a hint of expectation in his eyes: "Very good, General Esdeath. I hope Lin Yu can prove his worth. The future of the empire needs true heroes."

Lin Yu bowed slightly: "Your Majesty, I will prove my loyalty and strength with my actions. The empire's enemies will feel the edge of my sword."

As the conversation ended, the atmosphere in the hall gradually eased. Although the minister was dissatisfied with Lin Yu's disrespect, he could not say anything more with the support of the young emperor.

Lin Yu also won the Academy Award for Best Actor.

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