Female Novel
Chapter 850
Chapter 850
Reporters from all over were present.
Everyone wanted the latest scoop and to hear about James’ brave exploits.
Henry’s arrival signaled the beginning of the press conference.
Henry briefly explained the events of last night, "All this while, the Black Dragon Army has beensecretly investigating the Emperor, the commander-in-chief of the Red Flame Army.After a thoroughinvestigation, we have managed to collect evidence detailing the Emperor’s crimes.Despite allowinghim a chance to turn himself in peacefully, the Emperor resisted arrest and even injured many of ourlaw enforcement personnel.As such, he had to be killed on the spot."novelbin
Though everyone knew that something of great significance was going to be announced today, they didnot expect it to be about the Emperor’s demise.
Henry’s words stunned the crowd.
A high-ranking official immediately stood up and spit out a question, "Even if the Emperor is guilty ofcertain crimes, the Black Dragon Army has no right to take things into their own hands.Who permittedyou to arrest the Emperor?"
"The Emperor is the head of the five commanders-in-chief.His arrest would require much discussionand deliberation by the relevant authorities.Black Shadow, you are a mere one-star lieutenant of theBlack Dragon Army.You have no right to arrest the Emperor.Before putting him on trial, you weren’tsupposed to shoot him so thoughtlessly."
As the Emperor was the head of the five commanders-in-chief, he had many political allies.
This was why upon hearing of the Emperor’s death, a few high-ranking officials attempted to shift theblame onto Henry.
The Chief Executive and the Secretary-General were also present at the press conference.
They had some idea about the events the night before.
Throughout the press conference, they remained silent.
Henry knew he would be bombarded with questions from naysayers and the Emperor’s yes-men.
Facing the reporters and the crowd, he spoke, "You are right, I have no authority to order the arrest ofthe Emperor.However, the Emperor was executed using the Blade of Justice.I was just a participantduring last night’s mission.I wasn’t the one wielding the Blade of Justice.The identity of the wielder isstrictly confidential.For obvious reasons, I won't be disclosing his identity."
Hearing this, the ones standing up for the Emperor suddenly shut their mouths.
The Blade of Justice represented the highest authority of Sol.
The wielder had the right to kill without asking any questions.
At that moment, the Secretary- General stepped forward to add, "The state has been conducting aninvestigation into the Emperor for quite some time now.It was only after internal deliberations that theEmperor's arrest was ordered."
The Chief Executive stood up to pipe in, "Next, we shall expose the Emperor’s crimes for all to see."
The entirety of Sol went wild upon hearing the news.
"What? The Emperor is dead?"
"It’s true.The state even held a press conference.It seems that the Black Dragon Army was headed tothe Emperor’s Mansion to arrest him.The Emperor chose not to leave quietly and resisted arrest aswell as hurt many law enforcement officers.As such, he was executed by the Blade of Justice rightwhere he stood."
At the same time, at the Johnstons...
Last night, Kennedy hurriedly made his way back to the Johnstons’ headquarters and informed thepatriarch about the incident.
The patriarch then called for an emergency meeting with many prominent family members.
This meeting lasted an entire night.
During the meeting, Kennedy gave his analysis of what had happened.
He believed that the God-King Palace which intervened in the matter was actually the Cadensthemselves.
Since the Cadens have been lying low for the past few years, they had gotten too antsy and started tomake their move.
"Patriarch, the Cadens have crossed the line.Rumors say that they have obtained the box of the Princeof Orchid and unraveled the secret of the Moonlit Flowers on Cliffside’s Edge.They are doing this toobtain the Johnstons’ treasure scroll.I foresee that they’ll make a move on the remaining Ancient Fourto get their hands on the remaining treasure scrolls.I assume that they’re trying to collect all fourtreasure scrolls."
"James must die."
"I agree."
"Give us the order, patriarch."
The sect elders of the Johnstons looked at the patriarch in murderous anticipation.His name wasHades Johnston.
Although he was 80 years of age, his appearance was closer to that of a 50-year-old.
This was all due to his extreme proficiency and continued practice of martial arts.
Hades sat in deep contemplation.
He also believed that the God-King Palace which suddenly emerged out of nowhere was in fact theCadens themselves.
They were almost surely after the treasure scrolls of the remaining three of the Ancient Four.
Having finished his contemplation, he opened his mouth to speak.
"Kennedy, capture James alongside the four experts—Wind, Rain, Thunder, and Lightning.Be mindfulnot to harm him.We want to see how the Cadens react."
Hades was a shrewd man who avoided acting rashly or carelessly.
The Cadens was the head of the Ancient Four.
Since he was not entirely sure if the Cadens belonged to the God- King Palace, he needed to first testthe waters.
After all, he did not wish to have a falling out with the Cadens just because someone else was sowingdiscord between the two of them.
"Understood."
Kennedy stood up.
His expression was as dark as a bottomless pit and his eyes burned with silent fury.