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

My perfect schedule was once again broken by my saved drafts, wuwuwu.

84-Hello, dear princess (5K5)

The morning light quietly slipped into the room through the gaps in the curtains, giving the soft bed a golden edge.

Lucius opened his eyes and felt refreshed and comfortable all over.

Wu! The first day after saying goodbye to Chu Nan!

The holy sword Big White Newzhi has completed its sharpening. From today on, Lu Ge is a real man!

He gently turned his head and looked at Iveliya who was sleeping in his arms. The girl had a rosy complexion, her breathing was even, and her long gray hair was scattered messily on the pillow. She was as peaceful and beautiful as a painting.

The fierce fight with Lucius last night had obviously exhausted her physical strength, and she was still in a coma-like sleep.

Lucius carefully pulled out the arm that Iveliya was resting on and gently kissed her forehead.

Then, he pressed her bulging belly mischievously, and then got out of bed quietly.

Have a good rest, Xiao Ai, today is Brother Lu’s battle alone.

Lucius walked towards the bathroom and began to think about the situation he would face today.

After today's audience, how many tasks will the emperor assign to him?

Regarding the activities of the Chaos Cult?

His relationship with the princesses?

Or is it... a bigger chess game?

After washing up, the maid was waiting outside the door.

They held in their hands a specially made formal dress, a crimson jacket embroidered with gold thread, a white silk lining and well-tailored breeches.

Medals, ribbons, swords, and a wide golden belt with the Clovis family emblem were all available.

This is a formal attire specially prepared for important occasions. It is solemn and luxurious in style, and it demonstrates the status and glory of the East Territory Guardian Family.

Lucius dressed neatly and adjusted his collar and cuffs in the mirror.

The sixteen-year-old's young face was handsome to the point of being bewitching, and his eyes sparkled with wisdom and confidence that did not match his age.

Handsome! Lu Ge! Handsome!

Outside the Clovis family residence, a carriage flying the imperial flag had been waiting for a long time.

This is a special car sent by the palace, responsible for taking Lucius to the palace for an audience.

Before getting in the car, Lucius looked back at the window on the second floor of the residence. Iveliya was still sleeping there, waiting for him to come back and tell her what he had seen and heard today.

The carriage drove along the pilgrimage road to the palace, passing through the early morning streets of Splenda.

The heart of the empire is awakening, shops on the street are opening one after another, newspaper sellers are shouting the latest news, and the melodious sound of church bells in the distance echoes in the air.

The tall walls and magnificent gates of the palace soon came into view, and the artifact "Helios" seemed to touch the sky and compete with the sun for brilliance.

When the guards saw the carriage with the imperial flag, they immediately straightened their backs, saluted and let it pass.

Finally, the carriage stopped in front of the imperial road leading to the throne room.

"Sir Lucius, His Majesty and the ministers are waiting in the Imperial Conference Hall."

The attendant in court dress bowed his head and spoke respectfully.

Lucius nodded in thanks, smoothed out the last possible wrinkles on his clothes, and after making sure that his appearance was flawless, he walked towards the door that symbolized supreme power.

In the Imperial Hall, the empire's core power figures gathered together.

Emperor Cocceus sat on his majestic throne, his eyes sharp as an eagle's.

Below him was the Imperial Chancellor Otto Brenhill, Nora's grandfather, a serious and dignified old man with shrewdness and wisdom in his eyes.

Behind Chancellor Otto stood the important officials from various ministries - the Minister of Finance, the Minister of Defense, the Minister of the Interior, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, etc.

Some of them looked serious, some inquiring, and some whispered, but when the servant announced Lucius's arrival, everyone fell silent and all their eyes turned towards the door.

The door slowly opened.

Lucius strode in. His tall and straight figure, steady steps, and innate, godlike noble bearing made the entire hall quiet.

The sunlight shone on him through the stained glass windows, giving him a divine glow.

There is a perfect smile on his handsome face, neither humble nor arrogant, yet graceful.

Although he was still very young, his calmness and confidence made the veteran officials present straighten their backs involuntarily.

"Exuding domineering aura..."

Emperor Coccus narrowed his eyes slightly, his tone showing both appreciation and a hint of emotion.

Kokwuss: Damn, how come this guy is so much more handsome than his dad when he was young?

Originally, Kokwus was prejudiced against this brat who had teased his two daughters.

He had originally intended to give Lucius a cold shoulder, but since this guy looked so pleasing to the eye, he decided to give up.

For a moment, Kokuus actually had the idea in his mind that "it might be a good idea to marry my daughter to this boy."

"【Emperor】Cocus Basilius Lv.127"

"I have met His Majesty."

Lucius knelt on one knee, placed his right hand on his chest, and spoke in a clear and powerful voice.

"Excuse me, Sir Lucius."

Kokwus said softly, motioning him to stand up:

"How are you? In the blink of an eye, you have become a man."

Lucius: Yes, how did you know I just transformed into a man last night?

"Time flies, and Your Majesty remains as elegant as ever."

Lucius flattered calmly, his voice full of sincerity and respect.

It's not shameful to please your father-in-law.

"I heard that you encountered a lot of trouble on your way from Weiss to the Imperial Capital?"

The emperor changed the subject and began to talk about business, with a cold gleam in his eyes like a knife.

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Lucius nodded, his expression changed from relaxed to solemn, and his voice became a little deeper:

"On the way to the Imperial Capital, we encountered several attacks from the Chaos Cult. Moreover, they seem to have a larger plan in Splenda."

The emperor nodded, then turned to the ministers present and announced in a loud voice:

"Everyone, Lucius successfully thwarted the Chaos Cult's plots in many locations while traveling from the East to Splenda."

"In Aetherion, he prevented a massacre of civilians. In Lienia, he disrupted the Chaos Cult's attempt to corrupt the Empyrean, and even fought off a Chaos Cult priest."

There were cries of exclamation and praise in the hall, and the ministers all cast admiring glances at Lucius.

"Lucius is worthy of being the son of the Guardian of the East. He not only inherited the talents of my reliable partner, Grand Duke Glade, but also demonstrated courage and wisdom beyond his years. He is a role model for the younger generation of nobles in the empire."

Perhaps because he really liked Lucius a lot more, Cokeus did not hesitate to praise Lucius.

Fortunately, Lucius was thick-skinned enough to accept the compliments and humbly bow his head in thanks:

"Your Majesty, thank you for your praise. This is what I should do as a minister of the empire."

"Haha, no need to be modest, Sir Lucius. I'm just speaking the truth."

Kokwus laughed heartily, his voice full of undisguised admiration.

The emperor slowly stroked the golden armrests of the throne, a smile from the heart rising on his face again:

"Even more commendable is that you also found my eldest daughter, Octavia, who had been missing for many years. I will never forget this kindness."

Wait, Octavia likes this brat.

No hehe.

The emperor's expression suddenly fell.

Lucius' heart was moved slightly when Octavia was mentioned, but his face remained calm:

"It was just a coincidence. Ultimately, it was all due to the princess herself."

At this moment, Chancellor Otto suddenly coughed lightly and took half a step forward:

"Lucius's character and ability are truly admirable."

"But I believe that His Majesty summoned Lucius today not just to commend him for his achievements, right?"

The emperor looked at Lucius deeply and nodded slowly:

"Yes, in addition to thanking you, I have two important announcements today."

The atmosphere in the hall suddenly became solemn, and everyone held their breath waiting for the emperor's next words.

Emperor Corceus looked around to make sure everyone was listening attentively, then his gaze returned to Lucius.

"The first thing is about the engagement."

His voice echoed in the hall, resoundingly, each word carrying the irrefutable majesty of a king:

"After careful consideration, I have decided to betroth the Third Princess, Plotina, to Lucius to strengthen the bond between the royal family and the Guardians of the East. A date will be chosen for the engagement ceremony."

This sudden announcement was like a huge rock thrown into a calm lake, causing the entire hall to become agitated in an instant.

The ministers looked at each other in confusion, whispering to each other.

The Chancellor of Finance unconsciously stroked his beard and couldn't help but sigh softly:

"Incredible... The royal family hasn't married into the Four Realms Guardians for hundreds of years."

The Minister of Defense frowned and thought carefully:

"The Eastern Territory already controls 30% of the Empire's land forces. Wouldn't this mean..."

Chancellor Otto's expression was the most intriguing. His eyes were as deep as the sea, but his face maintained perfect calmness.

As Nora's grandfather, he knew the feelings between his granddaughter and Lucius.

Now that the emperor has announced Lucius's engagement with Plotina, this is undoubtedly an unbearable blow to Nora.

But as the imperial chancellor, he had to put national interests above personal feelings.

"It is my honor to be married to Her Royal Highness the Princess."

Lucius's expression remained calm, as if he had anticipated all this.

Kokwus: ???

You calmed down the Bull Demon!

I'm marrying my daughter to you, shouldn't you be grateful with joy?

Do you think I'm eager to marry Plotina to you?

If it weren't for her survival, you evil little Clovis kid would never be able to touch her in your life!

"hiss--"

Kokuus took a deep breath, maintained his composure, and continued:

"The second thing is a mission."

"Recently, a series of strange events have occurred in Splenda, suspected to be related to the Chaos Cult."

"Combined with the intelligence brought by Sir Lucius, it is basically confirmed that the Chaos Cult has infiltrated the core area of ​​Splenda."

"I believe that with Sir Lucius's extensive experience fighting against the Chaos Cult, you are the most suitable person to investigate these events."

Cokeus looked at Lucius seriously, paused, and then continued:

"Therefore, I formally appoint you as the Imperial Commissioner, authorizing you to investigate these strange events with full authority and report the truth behind them to me."