Invisible Security Guard-Chapter 2365 - 2384: The Empire Remains Unshaken

After crippling Augustus Mayo, the Black Bull tossed him onto the ruins of the tea shed like a dead pig, then he and Yusuf Zuck both flew away, disappearing in an instant.

However, Augustus Mayo’s fate was already sealed, for just as Yusuf Zuck and the Black Bull turned to fly away, about sixty or seventy people rushed up.

And what did they rush up to do?

Some took Augustus Mayo’s ring, some snatched his Treasure Sword, and some even stripped his clothes off. Moreover, someone, unknown who, shouted that the flesh and blood of Augustus Mayo could be used for alchemy, and then Augustus Mayo was dismembered.

Indeed, even a supreme power of the Eternal Life Ninth Layer, his flesh and blood were excellent supplements for those of lower cultivation levels. The elixir made from his flesh and blood had exceedingly strong medicine power.

For example, if an ordinary person obtained even a drop of Augustus Mayo’s blood, they’d either burst or directly Feather Transform into an immortal.

So even though Augustus Mayo’s cultivation level was crippled, his whole body was still a treasure.

Yusuf Zuck wanted him to fend for himself but never expected things to turn out like this; he still didn’t quite understand human nature. Any person, even gods or supergods, their desires and greed are endless.

Crippling a swordsman famed across the world, the outcome for such a person would be terrible, with countless people dividing him.

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Meanwhile, after Yusuf Zuck and the Black Bull flew to an uninhabited place, he sent the Black Bull into the Blue Sea and Cloud Sky, and then he returned directly to Kenzo Ray’s family in Unsurpassed City through the Door of the Other Shore.

Upon arriving at Kenzo Ray’s family, he released Cory Richmond and found Porter Ray.

Of course, he didn’t participate in the conspiracy of the two Clan Leaders; instead, after making a round at Kenzo Ray’s home, he once again left through the Door of the Other Shore.

This time, he returned to the Transient City in the Transit Realm, to the capital of the Immortal Empire he had established.

The Transient City remained the same, seemingly unaffected by the disappearances of the Empire’s high-ranking officials. Soldiers were still on the city walls, and guards patrolled the streets.

He returned to the palace, where everything was orderly.

He was curious; despite all the high-ranking officials being captured, how did the Empire maintain such order?

But once he entered the Palace Hall, everything became clear because the one managing the Empire’s operations now was none other than Locke Qianqiu, the chief of the Empire’s civil servants and its top traitor.

At this moment, during the court meeting, Locke Qianqiu sat on the throne in the hall, issuing orders one after another. The civil and military officials all accepted their orders, and it seemed the Empire’s current team was even more united.

Yusuf Zuck had entered invisibly, so no one noticed him. He stood below the throne, listening in.

Locke Qianqiu had an impressive demeanor and did not issue random orders; despite being the Empire’s top traitor, he was indeed capable and had a mind for governance.

"Any new reports from the people sent to Patrick Ruiz’s realm?" After issuing all the orders, Locke Qianqiu leaned wearily on the throne.

"Returning to you, Minister Locke, the recent news they sent back yesterday says they are secretly heading to Unsurpassed City, because it’s rumored the old King is now a son-in-law of the Kenzo Ray family in Unsurpassed City."

"Well, well, that sounds good. Tell them to be careful, be very careful. Acting as the proxy King is tiring, and when the old King returns, I will immediately step down and let someone else take over." Locke Qianqiu looked weary, as if he really didn’t want to be the Emperor.

"Minister Locke, don’t work day and night, take care of your health."

"Mm, let’s end the court meeting; I’m heading home. This palace feels cold." Locke Qianqiu stood up, grabbed the large robe on the throne, and without letting the ministers pay their respects, walked toward the exit.

Yusuf Zuck noticed a few differences: first, Locke Qianqiu didn’t claim to be king; he only managed state affairs in the position of the chief thinker without donning the royal robe.

Second, those ministers only bowed to him, not performing a kneeling salute.

Third, he didn’t reside in the palace; he only came for work and would go home after work.

Yusuf Zuck thought this was good; it was a bit like on Earth in certain countries where despite having monarchies, such as queens or emperors, the royalty merely enjoyed some privileges and were supported by the entire nation. The actual control was by specialized politicians, and the royalty only needed to enjoy their status while being highly respected.

The current Immortal Empire seemed to be developing in that direction.

Yusuf Zuck followed Locke Qianqiu back to his residence, still not revealing himself, as he wanted to see Locke Qianqiu’s behavior at home. If his behavior was consistent, the Empire could undergo reform, dividing into parties, and upon the King’s demise, selecting a prime minister through popular or parliamentary elections to govern the Empire.

This way, no matter what turmoil occurred, there would always be someone to succeed.

Locke Qianqiu’s performance at home satisfied Yusuf Zuck; after dining, he vented his frustrations in the study—merely about being too exhausted and unable to continue. In the evening when he returned to his young wife’s boudoir, his wife was hoping for intimacy, but the great traitor Locke was too tired and dozed off, with no mood for anything else.

Yusuf Zuck chuckled, then amidst the wife’s complaints, he suddenly extended a finger to knock her unconscious, and then gave Locke Qianqiu a slap to wake him up.

"Ah... ah..." Upon seeing Yusuf Zuck, Locke Qianqiu opened his mouth in shock, seemingly unable to react for a moment.

But once he came to his senses, he didn’t bother to dress, leaping directly out of bed to kneel at Yusuf Zuck’s feet, tears and snot mixing, as he clung to Yusuf Zuck’s legs, vividly portraying the true nature of a traitor.

Why do traitors prevail? Why do they delight emperors? It’s because traitors often have a close relationship with the royalty, and they are the kind who know how to fawn, knowing how to please and delight people.

"Enough, enough, get dressed quickly and come with me back to the palace. How old are you, sobbing like a bullied young wife?"

"Majesty, please don’t leave again, the Empire... I’m holding it together now, it’s too exhausting, I’m so drained, I don’t want to do it anymore. This Kingship is beyond human endurance... Ah ah, no, I didn’t mean it like that, what I meant is, you have it so tough, I now realize being King is such hard work, my heart strength is exhausted."

"Enough with the nonsense, let’s get back to the palace, and I ask you, why weren’t you captured?" Yusuf Zuck lifted Locke Qianqiu, who gathered his clothes and shoes, and together they flew into the sky and after a few steps landed in the palace.

The palace was deserted, resembling a ghost hall, save for the soldiers on guard; not another soul was visible.

"The reason I avoided the disaster is that I was in the south with officials from the Ministry of Works managing waterworks and spent more than half a year there. Upon receiving news of the Empire’s crisis, I rushed back day and night, nearly sparking a mutiny upon return. I had to take decisive action to quell everything and volunteered to manage the state affairs. Those who opposed me and sought to create chaos were dealt with by me, if you would punish me. Certainly, without my heavy hand, the Empire would have fallen into chaos."

"Well done, I had no intention of punishing you. In chaotic times, harsh measures are necessary. Without decisive actions, the Empire wouldn’t exist."

"Yes, yes, as sharp as ever, Majesty." Locke Qianqiu nodded repeatedly.

"Mm, gather the other ministers in the hall; we’ll have a grand court meeting tonight to discuss the future development and political reform of the Empire."