NOVEL NEXT Chapter 336: In the Name of the Tyrant
"...Ah?"
Upon hearing these words, Xiao Yi couldn't help but be stunned, still somewhat disbelieving.
"Has he truly become a tyrant? Hiss... could it be that the citizens weren't affected, but rather, it was he who was? Was he filled with the mysterious power of Analog Horror and thus had fallen?"
"Sorry... I'm having a bit of trouble understanding what you're saying," the young man continued, "but I can tell you very clearly that His Majesty Sheraya... That's right, he should now be addressed as His Majesty. His Majesty indeed has committed deeds abhorred by both man and God due to the influence of Analog Horror, oppressing the people with his tyranny."
"Deeds abhorred by both man and God..." Xiao Yi frowned upon hearing this, "Seeing how much those people hate him, the tyranny implemented must have been extreme, right? Can this... can this still be salvaged? Is there a chance for reconciliation with the people?"
"That's very difficult to say..."
The young man was about to say more when suddenly! Footsteps and cursing echoed within the alley they were in.
"This isn't the right time or place for discussions," the young man said gravely, "Mr. Yi, please follow me this way to the Imperial Palace, to see His Majesty Sheraya, to talk to him properly. His Majesty... needs you now."
"Oh... oh." Xiao Yi nodded, but couldn't help feeling that something about the conversation was odd.
Upon further thought, Sheraya himself sometimes spoke in a peculiar manner; perhaps this young man was influenced by him? Or perhaps... is this how Aolan Nationals usually speak?
However, there was no time to ponder these trivial issues now. Led by the young man, Xiao Yi managed to circumvent the crowd of Aolan Nationals and escape from that place.
Afterward, Xiao Yi and the young man arrived in front of a magnificent Imperial Palace.
But, contrary to the splendor of the palace, the palace walls and gates were filthy, dirty, and somewhat malodorous.
Many people lingered at the palace gate, all bearing faces of resentment.
It was evident without saying that this was the citizens' way of venting their dissatisfaction towards the tyranny.
"...go this way, no one will see us on this path."
The young man scoured the area in front of the palace gate carefully for a long while and, after confirming they wouldn't be seen by others, led Xiao Yi through a small path to a nondescript part of the wall.
There, the young man knocked on the wall, and a door-like seam unexpectedly appeared and opened inward!
Apparently, this was a hidden door used by palace personnel for secret movements under special circumstances.
"Come in, watch your head." The young man said as he ducked his head and walked through the hidden door.
Xiao Yi followed closely. After entering, he saw the young man talking with a few guards armed with weapons.
Upon seeing Xiao Yi, the guards seemed slightly alarmed.
They quickly aimed their weapons at Xiao Yi and shouted:
"Who's that!? Don't move! Damn... has the hidden door been discovered?"
"Calm down…" the young man immediately stopped them, "Hold your fire, this man is a distinguished guest of His Majesty, do not be rude!"
Hearing this, the guards breathed a sigh of relief, lowered their weapons, and quickly closed the hidden door after making sure no one else had entered.
Seeing their actions, Xiao Yi could tell how tense the situation in Aolan Country was, which made him curious about what Sheraya had done to lead to such circumstances.
Then, led by the young man, Xiao Yi wandered around the Imperial Palace and eventually arrived at the main hall where he met Sheraya.
"Ha..."
Despite it being late at night, Sheraya seemed to have no intention of resting. He was still seated on his throne, busily handling some matter.
Meanwhile, he continued to sigh, looking troubled.
The others present remained silently by the side.
"Your Majesty, Mr. Yi has arrived..."
At that moment, Xiao Yi entered the hall along with the young man, who then loudly reported.
Seeing Sheraya again, Xiao Yi couldn't help but think. After all, he had heard that Sheraya had now become a tyrant.
Thinking that Sheraya might soon display a haughty attitude and then command him to do something, Xiao Yi found it to be quite a predicament.
Xiao Yi had already decided that if necessary, he would resort to extreme measures, even if it meant using forceful means to awaken him.
Then, with determination, Xiao Yi looked towards Sheraya.
And Sheraya, hearing the sound, also raised his head, gazing at Xiao Yi with a weary look.
"...Xiao Yi!"
The next moment, Sheraya let out a sound of joy, his weary expression instantly brightened, and he even pushed aside the desk in front of him and walked toward Xiao Yi!
"I received intelligence that someone had arrived, immediately confirmed it was you, and as soon as I knew you were coming, I sent people to fetch you, but... our current situation is a bit tricky. You haven't been hurt, have you?"
"That… that's not the case."
"That's good... Speaking of which, soon after the crisis hit, I contacted Dragon Country, heard you had disappeared without a trace, gone completely off the radar? Xiao Yi, what has happened on your end during this time?"