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Chapter 139 The soldiers of Great Yan respectfully welcome His Highness Prince Yan!
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On the deck of Rhodes Island, Amiya and a group of Rhodes Island operators were witnessing firsthand how the magnificent land-based ships of Letania were docking with them.

As the stairs of the Letanian ship slowly descended, Amiya, as the leader, didn't even have time to step forward to welcome the Empress on behalf of Rhodes Island.

The next second, the first to emerge from the ship were not Viviana, but dozens of fully armed Golden Law Guards.

"Line up! Welcome, Your Majesty!"

Under the command of the leading Golden Law Guard, these Golden Law Guards, capable of destroying several mobile cities, immediately formed two teams, clearing a path of protection for their Queen.

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The first thing that catches everyone's eye is an exquisitely crafted gold high heel stepping onto the cold steel floor.

Gradually, Empress Viviana, wearing a rose crown, close-fitting knight's armor underneath, and a magnificent robe on top, holding the "Breath of Kings," finally stepped into everyone's sight.

For a moment, all the Rhodes Island operators on the deck, except for a few veteran members with firm wills, were captivated by Viviana's charm, which seemed to have stepped out of an oil painting.

"This, this is Empress Viviana."

"So beautiful, she doesn't seem like a real person..."

"She possesses the heroic spirit of a knight, the majesty of an empress, and such unparalleled beauty—how can other women possibly compete with her!"

"It's over, I'm afraid I'll never be able to love another woman in this lifetime..."

However, Viviana, maintaining her queenly nobility and aloofness, simply ignored all the rumors and gossip about her.

She walked gracefully to the stunned Amiya, a gentle smile playing on her lips, and spoke in a voice as melodious as a magpie:

"Hello, Ms. Amiya from Rhodes Island."

“I am Viviana, the Empress of the Empire of Letania.”

"Nice to meet you."

After saying this, Viviana, who was the empress, actually bowed to Amiya.

Amiya, who only then realized what was happening, bowed deeply to Viviana several times at a 90-degree angle, and replied somewhat nervously:
"I apologize for the poor hospitality, Your Majesty Empress Viviana!"

Perhaps because the Doctor, Kal'tsit, and Theresa were all around, Amiya, who was being very well protected, behaved in a manner completely befitting a child her age.

Wow, what a beautiful person! Is this the Queen of Letania?
It's a completely different feeling from my sister Theresa.

Amiya, her cheeks slightly flushed and her long rabbit ears drooping, didn't even have the courage to look up at Viviana.

She felt as if the empress before her was a fairy who had fallen from the heavens, as described in the mythological novels of the Great Yan Dynasty.

Her otherworldly nobility and detachment made it seem as if even glancing at her would be a desecration.

On the vast deck, many operators with weak wills behaved almost exactly like Amiya.

However, at this moment, Viviana's gaze was no longer on Amiya or the other Rhodes Island operators.

When she noticed another figure that had just arrived on the deck, her eyes were immediately drawn to it like a magnet.

"Father!"

It was just a slightly excited shout, yet it diminished much of the Empress's noble, celestial aura.

Under the stunned and bewildered gazes of everyone, the noble empress, whom they believed could only be admired from afar and never touched, lifted her long skirt and walked briskly in one direction with a joyful expression.

Finally, when the empress, in full view of everyone, threw herself into Chen Qi's open arms, revealing her heartfelt affection and longing,

At this moment, the hearts of countless male operators on Rhodes Island shattered into a pile of glass.

"Alright, alright, you're all going to be empresses now. There are so many people here. Don't you care about your dignity as empress?"

"To me, a father is a father."

However, feeling the gentle pats of her adoptive father on her back and enjoying this rare moment of warmth, Viviana responded with tenderness:
"No matter where I am, my father will always be the person I respect and love the most."

"Whenever Father encounters trouble, no matter how difficult or dangerous it may be, I will come to help you immediately."

"...Good boy."

Having said that, Chen Qi understood why Viviana was there.

For a moment, although he felt gratified, a bitter smile involuntarily appeared on his face.

This time, facing such a formidable challenge from Hai Si, Chen Qi, contrary to his usual practice, did not gather any of his own forces.

He did not use his status as emperor to approach Viviana, nor did he use his status as a prince to request his second brother to send troops to help.

Even with Yera, it took him a great deal of effort to persuade her to stay in Shelag and continue to protect this land for him.

Because Chen Qi knew better than anyone how terrifying this group of Hai Si was.

Faced with the Sea Sith, let alone modern armies, even behemoths would find it difficult to threaten them.

Their numbers are enormous, almost endless.

No matter how terrifying the spells, weapons, or toxins you use, as long as one of the Sealings evolves resistance, your weapons and spells will be ineffective against the entire Sealing swarm.

As a result, despite possessing technology and weapons far superior to those on land, Agor could only resort to the most primitive cold weapons to fight against the Sea Si.

Even someone as powerful as Chen Qi lacked the confidence to claim he could escape unscathed from Hai Si's relentless siege.

Faced with such a terrifying opponent, neither the strong nor the iron torrent can be the key to changing the course of the battle.

Moreover, Agor has no shortage of either of these qualities.

Chen Qi did not want his loved ones to die with him in vain.

Therefore, he went to Agor alone, with the mindset that he might not return.

The reason Jian was still by his side was simply because, compared to Yela, Jian's attitude was countless times more forceful, which forced Chen Qi to choose to bring her along.

"I've already watched you leave me once, don't even think about making me experience it a second time."

"If there is only death ahead, this time, I will die with you."

"This is not a request, Qi, it is my resolve."

Chen Qi still remembers how he persuaded Jian, who was so determined to go to Shelag with him.

“If you don’t agree, even if you break my legs, I will crawl to Agor.”

"If you dare to use any magic to seal me away, I'll die right here and now. I'm not kidding."

...Subtly breaking free from his memories, Chen Qi gently patted his adopted daughter's back while feeling the hand lightly resting on his shoulder.

For a moment, even knowing that what lay ahead was a hail of bullets and a fiery hell, they were still caught off guard.

Chen Qi also felt that he had the courage to go through fire and water.

However, the Rhodes Island operators were dumbfounded when they witnessed this heartwarming scene between the father and daughter.

"Wait a minute, isn't this the new agent Chen Qi who hasn't been here long?"

"This Empress just called him father, didn't she?"

"Really? Dad's so young?!"

"Wait, that's not the point! The point is, if it's Father, do we still have a chance—Ouch! Why did you hit me!"

Before the whimsical Rhodes Island operator could finish speaking, his companion slapped him on the forehead.

The next second, the man's mouth was immediately covered by his companion, who whispered curses into his ear:
"Fool! You almost died, do you even know that?!"

"Think about it carefully! Empress Viviana calls Agent Chen Qi 'father'! Then who is her father?!"

As soon as the words were spoken, the operator who belatedly realized the answer turned pale and suddenly understood just how terrifying this was.

At this moment, not only Rhodes Island, but even the Golden Law Guards were stunned.

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty?"

Finally, one of the Golden Law Guards, whose armor trembled from sheer shock, asked cautiously in an utterly incredulous voice:
"Your Majesty? Are you the late Emperor?!"

However, the soft call of the Golden Law Guard seemed to break some shackles, making the remaining Golden Law Guards certain that none of this was their own illusion.

"Your Majesty! Are you really His Majesty the late Emperor?"

"You...you weren't dead?"

"Your Majesty? When did you resurrect? Why are you here?"

"Your Majesty! Will you return to continue ruling Letania?!"

In an instant, words filled with heavy expectations, one after another, came from the mouths of this group of well-trained Golden Law Guards.

Their trembling voices, their bodies shaking with excitement, their frenzied, almost obsessive movements—as if they were addicted to some kind of drug—instilled in people an instinctive fear of their behavior.

But only those who lived through that era and experienced the boundless worship of the leader that led to the fervor that surged within them can understand the madness that arose in their hearts.

That kind of fervent feeling, where you'd give your life for the answer in your heart if it could be verified.

This was Chen Qi's supreme authority back then.

This is the army he personally trained, an army capable of slaughtering even hell at his command.

"—Calm down, my elite."

However, faced with the fervent calls of these Golden Law Guards, Chen Qi, who had been holding his beloved daughter just a moment ago, raised his head and calmly and solemnly addressed the group of Golden Law Guards:

“You are now the face of Letania, the close attendants of Queen Viviana, how can you be so restless and make such a fool of yourselves?” “You are now serving my daughter Viviana, and you are fulfilling your duties.”

"I will never tolerate those who desecrate their duties."

"Do you all understand?"

Chen Qi's response was neither joyful nor angry, as if he looked down on everything and didn't take this group of Leitanian elite soldiers seriously at all.

To him, these Golden Law Guards were like his servants, his slaves, not worth his extra energy to deal with.

However, this lukewarm, uninspired response had a greater effect than a grand military parade held by Empress Viviana.

This group of Golden Law Guards, who used to consider themselves elite and were arrogant and haughty in Letania, were tamed by Chen Qi's simple words and became as obedient as loyal dogs.

Upon learning that the emperor they were loyal to still existed and was watching over them.

The guards, suppressing their trembling bodies, raised their heads high and responded with absolute, fanatical loyalty, roaring in response:
"--yes!"

"For victory!"

"call!"

In an instant, amidst the fervent shouts, the fifty Golden Law Guards raised their hands in unison, saluting their emperor.

This salute, which Viviana had rarely shown in public since taking office, immediately brought back memories of the catastrophe that had occurred more than a decade ago for everyone present.

While the Rhodes Island operators were shocked, they finally understood Chen Qi's identity.

"What?! Agent Chen Qi is the Emperor of Letania?!"

"Impossible! Wasn't he dead?!"

"Is he the one who slaughtered Ursus? Who destroyed Kazimir and Victoria?"

"It's him! The culprit who killed my father and brother... it's him!"

"Everyone, please calm down!"

Amiya, sensing the surge of anger and terror flooding her mind through Originium Arts, belatedly stepped forward to try and stop her team of overly excited operators.

However, Amiya, all alone, could only achieve so little.

Despite holding the title of CEO of Rhodes Island, Amiya, who has been too well protected and has not experienced so much bloodshed, may be the darling of Rhodes Island.

However, he is not yet a true leader who can win the trust of the Rhodes Island operators.

"It really was him, there was no mistake!"

"Amiya! Don't stop us!"

Many agents who lived through that era, knew the fear of the Leitanian emperor, and even had their homes slaughtered by the Leitanian army, could no longer control their emotions when faced with their greatest enemy, who was now within arm's reach.

Among them were many patriots who still cherished their love for their homeland, but whose country was destroyed and their homes destroyed because of the conquest of Letania.

For example, Margaret Nearl, who was fooled once before.

There are also many other agents who, even if they don't have strong feelings for their country, have lost family members due to the invasion of Letania, and therefore harbor extreme hostility towards Letania and Chen Qi.

For example, Daphne, the daughter of the Duke of Windermere, whose life of brilliance was completely ruined by the invasion of Letania.

There were also students from the Ursus Autonomous Group, led by Winter and Early Dew, whose fathers and brothers were all sent to the front lines and died under Chen Qi's attack.

Their eyes were red, their fists clenched, and they roared through gritted teeth:
"He's the one who destroyed our country and our home!"

"I don't care what kind of emperor he is, or what great achievements he has made, or what kind of savior he is!"

"I want revenge for my family! I want him dead!"

"Don't even think about it!" XN
However, sensing the hostility of Rhodes Island, the Golden Law Guards intercepted the Rhodes Island side immediately without waiting for Viviana's order.

"If you want to harm our Emperor, you'll have to get past us first!"

As soon as the words were spoken, the Golden Law Guards drew their weapons and aimed them at the Rhodes Island operators whose hatred had been ignited.

In an instant, the atmosphere on the deck became extremely tense.

The fanatical believers and the vengeful operators are equally committed to their beliefs.

However, unlike the united Kim Lawyers, they were different.

On Rhodes Island, not everyone is on the same page.

Leaving aside the indifferent attitude of some infected agents who were forced into this predicament due to persecution by the state.

The pillars of Rhodes Island, many of whom had received kindness from Letania and were able to rebuild their homes, would not join this farce.

Although the Sarkaz on Rhodes Island disliked war to some extent, they also disliked Chen Qi's past brutal killings.

Even so, Chen Qi is still a recognized benefactor of the Sarkaz.

The Sarkaz would certainly not be willing to stand idly by and watch Chen Qi face imminent danger, or even to kill him.

Moreover, there are many people who, because of Chen Qi's terrifying past, tremble with fear at the mere mention of his name and dare not seek revenge.

There were also rational individuals who were very clear about Chen Qi's strength and understood that if a war broke out here, Rhodes Island, the last refuge for the infected, would be destroyed.

"Everyone, please calm down!"

"Children, do not let hatred cloud your judgment!"

In an instant, the Sarkaz, led by Shining, and the rationalists, led by General Horag, all sided with Amiya, trying to stop the Avengers' wrath.

However, their "defection" did not extinguish the flames of revenge; instead, it was as if a bucket of hot oil had been poured into a raging fire, stirring up a raging inferno.

"Shining, don't stop me! I must kill this emperor!"

"General?! You are a general of Ursus! Don't forget, it's because of this emperor that you've fallen to this state!"

"Sarkaz, don't get in our way! This has nothing to do with you! If you're not going to help, then don't cause us any trouble!"

Before the battle even began, Rhodes Island was already in complete chaos.

Empress Viviana, looking at the scene before her, suddenly realized that her behavior just now had been somewhat inappropriate.

However, to the surprise of both Viviana and Jian, Chen Qi, who should have anticipated this scene when Viviana arrived at Rhodes Island, unexpectedly showed no reaction whatsoever.

He didn't stop it, and didn't even glance at the scene, as if he had expected it all to happen.

At this moment, Chen Qi's gaze was fixed on the three beautiful figures not far away, who were also staring at him.

Those three, seemingly standing by and watching, were actually waiting for their chance to strike—the deep-sea hunters.

Just as war was about to break out, a worried Amiya was still waiting for Theresa to come and stabilize the situation.

Suddenly, a burst of exceptionally hearty laughter rang out without warning over Rhodes Island:

"—Hahahaha! My dear Third Prince, when did you become the Emperor of Letania?"

"And when did you have such a big and beautiful daughter? Not even His Majesty knew about this, let alone me!"

"That voice is—"

Just as Amiya was at her wits' end, not knowing how to stop everyone, a familiar, cheerful voice suddenly rang out, making Amiya's heart tremble once again.

Because she knew that a ruler whose power was probably no less than that of Empress Viviana had also come to Rhodes Island.

"You're finally here."

Upon hearing the sound he hadn't heard in a long time, Chen Qi finally turned his gaze to the signal tower at the very top of Rhodes Island in mid-air.

There, a figure holding a pipe, appearing and disappearing in the distance, was chatting and laughing with Chen Qi from a high vantage point.

Ignoring the bewildered looks from everyone around him, Chen Qi spoke with a tone that was both disdainful and endearing:

"What? Do I need to report to you to have a daughter? Should I draft a memorial and ask for your permission?"

"—Hehe, it's been many years, and the Third Prince is still as eloquent as ever."

The next second, the man let out a shallow thud and jumped down from the signal tower, which was tens of meters high.

However, despite the fact that even the Terrans would be severely injured from such a height, the man landed without making a sound.

Without sensing any Originium Arts, the man's pure mastery of lightness skills was enough to rival any top expert in this land.

Only then did everyone see the newcomer's face clearly.

Unlike most people, the man's appearance was not human; rather, it resembled that of a wild beast.

His beastly face, resembling a tiger, a qilin, and a dragon, along with his crimson dragon horns, silently testify that he possesses the absolutely noble and pure "ancestral bloodline" of this land!
Although the man was not dressed in the same luxurious clothes as Viviana, just being in the same space as him made people feel an invisible, suffocating aura.

The soldiers who fell silently alongside this man, some clad in black robes and others in magnificent armor, all testified to his high rank and power.

These people are not guards that can be commanded by ordinary people.

However, this man, just by standing there, makes people sweat profusely and feel immense pressure.

When he stood before Chen Qi, he suppressed his smile and, with utmost solemnity, bowed and said in a clear voice:

"Wei Yanwu, the ruler of Longmen, led eighty Shadow Guards, fifty Great Yan Imperial Guards, and fifty thousand Great Yan troops."

"By order of His Majesty, I have come to assist His Highness Prince Yan!"

"Please issue the order, Your Highness, the Prince of Yan, the Prince of Great Yan!"

(End of this chapter)