I'm here to save the world, what are you doing?

All the wonderful feelings surrounded her in an instant.

Nora finally got what she wanted and curled up in the warm embrace that she loved so much.

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PS: I originally wrote 8k, but I was not satisfied with some parts, so I deleted them.

Alas, when will the Great Silence end?

Without time to read, it feels like I am always writing a book in a single machine, which is so painful.

I just randomly took a picture of a jealous Xiao Ai. Maybe it’s because of the model I chose, the style of the picture looks a bit childish.

Let's all just watch it together.

Chapter 120: 115-Plotina: You are not allowed to play ranked with Nora before me! (8K5)

Lucius woke from his sleep in the dim hour before dawn.

As his consciousness gradually became clearer, he instinctively kept his body still, for fear of disturbing the girl who was still sleeping in his arms.

Turning his head to look at the time, he saw that there was less than an hour left before the departure time agreed with Chancellor Otto.

Nora was curled up quietly in his arms, with a sweet smile of satisfaction on her little face.

Lucius carefully pulled himself out of Nora's arms, making every movement extremely gentle, for fear of making any sound.

But even in her sleep, the girl still keenly felt the departure of that warmth. She frowned involuntarily, pursed her lips, and unconsciously scratched the air with her palms, as if looking for something.

Seeing the uneasy look on Nora's face, Lucius quickly leaned over and gave her a very gentle kiss on the forehead.

The girl's unusual movements were immediately calmed down, her brows relaxed again, and the corners of her mouth curled up in a happy arc again.

Lucius secretly breathed a sigh of relief, then quietly got out of bed and began to put on his clothes.

Every movement he made was extremely careful, even the sound of the fabric rubbing against each other was minimized by him.

However, just as he was ready and had his hand on the door handle, ready to leave, the girl's dazed voice suddenly came from behind him:

"Brother Lucius... be careful on the road..."

The voice was soft and the words were unclear, as if he was talking in his sleep.

Lucius looked back and found that Nora still had her eyes closed.

The girl probably felt his departure while half asleep and half awake, and subconsciously gave this instruction.

"Well, don't worry."

Lucius smiled slightly, gently turned the doorknob, and walked out of the room.

After a simple wash and preparation, Lucius came to the hall of the mansion, where Chancellor Otto had been waiting for a long time.

"You look good."

Chancellor Otto looked Lucius up and down, with a hint of ridicule in his tone.

"Thanks to you, I slept very soundly."

Lucius nodded, not feeling the slightest bit embarrassed by the teasing.

Ten minutes later, the carriage slowly drove out of the mansion and entered the main street of Splenda.

Through the car window, Lucius carefully observed the scene outside.

After entering the state of emergency, the once bustling streets now seem unusually quiet, with only a few pedestrians hurriedly passing by, and the notices posted on the walls are particularly eye-catching.

Most shops in the once bustling commercial district are now closed, and food stores and pharmacies have been requisitioned by the authorities to distribute necessary supplies to the public.

The biggest change is the checkpoints that can be seen everywhere.

Soldiers set up roadblocks at important intersections, and all vehicles and pedestrians passing through were required to show their identification and undergo strict inspection.

“The efficiency is pretty good.”

Chancellor Otto also looked out the window and commented calmly:

"The entire city was declared in a state of emergency overnight. The empire's administrative machinery is functioning quite well."

"but......"

He shifted his gaze from the window to Lucius, his eyes becoming deep:

"How long this state can last depends on your performance in the court today."

“Power is both a tool and a shackle.”

Then, Chancellor Otto seemed to have remembered something and suddenly changed the subject, pretending to be nonchalant and speaking:

"Yes, Lucius."

"Last night, did you and Nora...do anything?"

Lucius was keenly aware of the subtle change in the other person's tone.

Lucius was immediately startled by the stereotypes he had formed in the past.

Damn it, Otto Laoden’s arrangement last night was indeed malicious!

Fortunately, I have great self-control and didn’t do anything bad, otherwise I would have been caught in a sting operation.

A man of integrity has nothing to fear. Lucius immediately patted his chest and said:

"I just held Nora and slept, I didn't do anything extra!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Lucius found that Chancellor Otto was looking at him with an extremely strange look.

That look...

How should I put it? It's like looking at some incredible rare animal.

Full of confusion, shock, and a hint of...sympathy?

"W-What's wrong? Is there something wrong?"

Being stared at in this way, Lucius felt uncomfortable all over.

Chancellor Otto was silent for a long time, as if he was thinking about some important issue.

As a person who had experienced it, Chancellor Otto was very aware of the impulses and desires of a sixteen-year-old young man when facing his beloved girl.

Besides, Lucius and Nora have been in love for a long time, and I deliberately created that opportunity last night...

This either means that Lucius is truly very determined, or that he...

Buho!

My great-grandson!

After a while, Chancellor Otto slowly spoke, his voice tentative:

"Lucius...are you hiding something?"

Lucius:? ? ?

What the hell is this unspeakable secret?

At this moment, Lucius finally realized that he seemed to have misunderstood Otto Laoden's meaning.

Moreover, judging from the way he seemed to be hesitant to speak, he probably thought that he was not doing well in some way.

As the owner of Big Ben Newge, the third highest peak in the normal world and the highest peak in the emotional world, how could Lucius be slandered like this?

He immediately retorted loudly, his voice filled with indignation:

"I have nothing to hide! I'm in perfect health!"

"The reason I didn't do anything was because the situation last night was too sudden. If anything happened rashly, it would be disrespectful to Nora."

"We can wait until Nora is ready for this kind of thing!"

Alas, why did such a considerate behavior lead to such misunderstanding?

This society is really sick.

After hearing this explanation, Chancellor Otto's expression became more complicated.

How do you know Nora isn't ready?

He secretly complained in his heart.

"Respect is a good thing, but in special circumstances, some extraordinary measures must be used..."

If you act like this, how can I fight with Kokuus Xiaodeng?

Chancellor Otto shook his head, seemingly giving up on continuing the topic.

"Forget it. I won't be involved in young people's affairs anymore."

"It's just that some things can't be forced, young man."

"If you really need it, I have some connections..."

He patted Lucius on the shoulder and spoke earnestly.

Lucius: ...

You really underestimate me, Lao Deng!

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The carriage finally stopped in front of the main gate of the palace.

When Lucius and Chancellor Otto got out of the car together, it really attracted the attention and discussion of everyone present.

The other ministers who were about to enter the palace all looked sideways, and whispers immediately rang out -

"Why did the Prime Minister come with Lucius?"

"Did they discuss something together last night?"

"God damn it, who told me that the Prime Minister has always disliked Lucius?"

......

Finance Minister Frelvius pushed his gold-rimmed glasses, a thoughtful gleam in his eyes.

As an old fox in the court, he immediately realized the political implications of this scene.

Army Minister Georgy was not surprised at all, but seeing the Prime Minister display his relationship so openly, he still nodded secretly.

It’s right to take sides in advance, it’s not a mess.

But Home Secretary Edward's face was not looking good.

He was keenly aware of the change in the wind direction and was secretly calculating his position in his mind.

"Good morning, everyone."

Lucius greeted everyone politely, appearing to be at his ease.

Chancellor Otto nodded slightly at them, then walked straight towards the palace gate.

Lucius followed closely behind, and the remaining ministers looked at each other and followed suit.

At this time, in the study deep in the palace, Emperor Coccus also learned the news.

When the attendant reported that Lucius and Chancellor Otto had entered the palace together, Cocceus put down the documents in his hand, a gleam of satisfaction flashing in his eyes.

"interesting......"

The emperor muttered to himself, a playful smile on his face.

With the public support of Chancellor Otto, the resistance Lucius will face next will be greatly reduced.

This is exactly the result he wanted to see.

At the same time, he also found it very funny.

He knew what Chancellor Otto's plan was when he kept Lucius at Brunhild's house last night.

He simply wanted to take advantage of the opportunity to make things a fait accompli and force me to give in on Lucius's marriage.