The Demon Emperor was Saint Emperor-Chapter 39: Keep Him Steady

"Your Majesty, when he first appeared within the Empire, he was under the World Tree and made contact with Miss Xiya from Victory City and a little girl from her compound. It’s said he... he behaved inappropriately towards Miss Xiya, but she was not angered, simply exchanging a few words with him before leaving."

"After that, he teleported to Celestial Destiny City. He owns a residence there, but since it has been uninhabited for a long time, he hired someone to clean it. Prior to this, he appeared at an auction house, where he purchased a Pollution Magic Staff and competed for the Succubus Collar from Bada of the Bruce Clan. It was then that he met Vivian of the Jones Clan."

"Additionally, he once found a craftsman to repair a recently damaged wall, and he also met Miss Xiya again in a restaurant. It’s reported that the conversation was quite harmonious this time, and accompanying them were two very similar little girls, one from Miss Xiya’s welfare house and one from the mysterious figure’s neighbor’s house."

"As for subsequent events, Your Majesty must already be aware, such as the incident at Duke Wilson’s residence, where he first punished those who provoked him, including Mary and her companions, and then clashed with Wilson and his son, showcasing astonishing strength."

"Regarding other matters, because this mysterious figure resides in his own house and his neighbor, who might know him best, is too close by, I’m afraid sending someone might catch his attention and lead to misunderstandings. So, I haven’t ordered any in-depth inquiries."

At this point, Duke Kant let out a breath. He had done his utmost to investigate, but key individuals were either not in Celestial Destiny City, making it inconvenient to summon them, or they lived near the mysterious figure, preventing his men from acting rashly.

Given these constraints, uncovering this much was certainly not easy.

"Why did he take action against Wilson and his son?"

Celestial Emperor most wanted to understand this point, fearing that such a person harbored discontent towards the nobility, potentially unsettling his position as the most powerful noble in the Celestial Destiny Empire. 𝘧𝓇ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝘣𝓃ℴ𝓋𝑒𝑙.𝑐𝘰𝑚

"Regarding this point, let’s have Duke Wilson explain himself."

At this, Duke Kant cast a side glance at Duke Wilson hiding among the crowd. As the instigator of this incident, Kant could easily speak on his behalf, but having Wilson himself explain would surely anger His Majesty more.

Indicated by Duke Kant, all eyes naturally focused on Duke Wilson, leaving him sweating under the attention, already an unstable character.

"Your... Your Majesty, at the time... it was Lajian who had Mary compete with Vivian for a man... he... he might have noticed this, which is why he took action against Lajian."

With many eyes upon him and following Duke Kant’s investigation, Duke Wilson knew he couldn’t hide the truth, so he honestly shared the situation his son Lajian Wilson’s trusted subordinates had disclosed.

As for Lajian himself, after his qi was destroyed, he was consumed with rage and sadness, leaving him somewhat incoherent, unable to convey anything clearly.

"Lajian was the one who provoked the strong figure named Lynn, which led him to act against you and your son..."

Celestial Emperor stroked his sparse beard, pondering. If this is true, then it’s good news, as he acted to teach a lesson to those who angered him rather than mindlessly attacking nobility, indicating this peak powerhouse Lynn isn’t a senseless brute.

"By the way, why did Lajian provoke him? He just arrived in Celestial Destiny City; he shouldn’t have a hatred towards Lajian, right?"

After contemplating for a moment, Celestial Emperor pursued further questions.

"Lajian’s servant said Lajian also took a fancy to Vivian, hence..."

There was no need to clarify further; in such matters, at least half of those present had experienced similar situations.

"Oh? Marquis Jones, tell us, what kind of person is this strong figure named Lynn?"

As the discussion continued, the focus shifted to Marquis Jones’s daughter. Since Lynn attended the banquet as Vivian’s companion, Marquis Jones should have gained some understanding of this person.

"Your Majesty, I only met that man for the first time last night, and my daughter Vivian was also meeting him for just the second time. They haven’t been closely associated... but Vivian and Lynn seem fond of each other, suggesting a potential to become closer."

In such a scenario, with Duke Wilson compelled to speak candidly, Marquis Jones knew he should do the same. There was no point trying to conceal from His Majesty, as their relationship with Lynn was nothing unsavory.

"I see... Eddie, when you return home, ensure Vivian maintains a good relationship with Lynn, stable it must be!"

Celestial Emperor wasn’t a ruler of great ambition; despite his marquis’s daughter befriending the mysterious powerhouse Lynn, he dared not entertain the thought of recruiting him.

Rather than drawing in a peak powerhouse for his nation’s service, he preferred that individual remain afar, as long as he didn’t cause conflict with hostile nations, he could go wherever he pleased.

Celestial Emperor didn’t want any presence near him that might threaten his status, much like how he deployed the nation’s strongest warriors and mages to the frontline against demons. Some foreign friends praised him for his supposed selflessness, unaware he feared his guards couldn’t handle too powerful or numerous individuals...

"If possible, have Vivian persuade him to travel abroad for a wedding, then settle in a picturesque country. I hear the Elf Kingdom is splendid; he has ties with Xiya, doesn’t he?"

At this remark, Celestial Emperor glanced at Marquis Jones, noticing his old acquaintance, from childhood, was looking at him with a peculiar expression.

That gaze was familiar to him, reminiscent of the time Eddie Jones was a noble youth, often looking at him this way.

"Why don’t you send your own daughter?"

The message of that gaze was unmistakable, although at this moment, it naturally didn’t refer to him.

"Have my daughter elope with a man; why isn’t your daughter involved? Is there no Princess in our Celestial Destiny Empire?"

Following a sequence of internal musings, Celestial Emperor understood Eddie Jones’s sentiment; evidently, he was quite reluctant to part with his daughter. Would he feel differently?

He probably would...

His daughter wasn’t of great emotional significance, and unable to inherit his throne, she was meant for political alliances anyway.

It just depended on whether it was for political or martial alliance purposes.