Ultraman: The Dark Shadow Mage, Creating a Magic Empire

Chapter 34 The bottom line is meant to be changed.

The team leader smiled and said, "When you meet their king later, greet him politely first. Don't let them think that our Black Kingdom doesn't give people a chance; that would be too impolite."

"I understand," Lanster nodded.

The group entered the palace and immediately saw a fat man with big ears wearing a crown, being fed by a beautiful woman.

That lecherous look reminded Lanster of his most hated uncle.

That good-for-nothing is the same.

"Father." Katarina stepped forward and bowed.

Hearing the sound, the man who was eating grapes sat up with difficulty. "It's my dear daughter! Quick, get up!"

King Landon's voice was rough; the previous actions must have exhausted him, as he spoke haltingly.

Katarina stood up and introduced them to King Landon: "Father, this is a group of envoys I met; they are from the Black Kingdom."

"Envoy? Come up here, come up and speak."

"Your Majesty King Landon, I am Durand, the leader of the envoys from the Black Kingdom, and I extend my greetings to you on behalf of my King."

"Durand, um... what brings you here?" King Landon nodded, his fleshy face jiggling.

Lanster took out the prepared documents from his backpack, and just as he was about to hand them over, Durand cleared his throat.

"Ahem!"

Lanster looked at Durand, who then pointed at King Landon and yelled, "You insolent scoundrel!"

"I extend my greetings to you on behalf of His Majesty, and you dare not greet him in return?! Are you ignoring His Majesty?!"

"You are a tyrannical ruler, ignoring the suffering of the people and their livelihoods, indulging nobles and corrupt officials. Now we have come here on His Majesty's orders to engage in dialogue with you, yet you instead show contempt for His Majesty. What are your true intentions?!"

"Aren't you afraid that my massive army will march on your borders and destroy your country?!"

Durand's voice echoed in the empty hall.

Katarina was so shocked she couldn't speak, and King Landon was also stunned, his mouth agape.

Lanster paused for a moment, then looked at Durand with a somewhat blank expression.

Is this what you mean by politeness?

You haven't even shown them the documents yet, bro. Isn't it too early to start criticizing them?

"You, you..."

King Landon pointed at Durand, gasping for breath, but couldn't get the words out of his throat.

Katarina, on the other hand, reacted quickly, scolding Durand: "I kindly saved you and brought you to see my father, how dare you speak so disrespectfully!"

"Nobody has ever heard of your Black Kingdom, yet you, a mere small country, dare to be so arrogant! Aren't you afraid that my empire's million-strong army will press upon your borders, annihilate your country, enslave your families, and seize all your wealth?!"

"Small country? You're far too arrogant! Who do you think you are?!"

Durant's arrogant expression infuriated Katarina, making her face change color.

"You! I thought you knew proper etiquette, but it turns out you're just as rude as that little country to the south!"

Katarina angrily rebuked Durand, but to her surprise, Durand raised his head and coldly snorted, "I am a barbarian!"

"All this conflict stems from your king's disrespect for His Majesty! If he doesn't apologize, my Black Kingdom fears no war!"

At this moment, it wasn't just Katarina who was shocked.

Even Lanster, standing behind, couldn't help but gape in astonishment.

No, didn't you say before that we are a land of etiquette and would not kidnap a princess?

Now you're admitting you're a barbarian?

Is it really that flexible and versatile?

"You savage!"

At this point, King Landon also breathed a sigh of relief, pointed at Durand, and shouted angrily, "Guards! Guards!"

"Drag these people away and behead them! Behead them! I want them dead!"

"And that Black Kingdom! Send the General! Find them, raze them to the ground! Take that Black King's head and use it as a chamber pot!!"

"You said that first! You were the one who started the war!"

Durand laughed loudly, while King Landon was furious.

Being the offspring of incestuous relatives, he was currently suffering from a brain overload, unable to think like anyone else, and simply speaking according to his own tyrannical nature.

"Yes! War! War!"

"Father..."

Katarina also sensed something was wrong and wanted to speak up to persuade him, but she knew her father's character all too well.

Normally, they can listen to what you say, but when they're angry, they're the kind of person who would die if they said anything!

"Come on! Go ahead and cut me down if you dare!"

"Men, take these guys to the dungeon!"

When the guards entered, Katarina quickly ordered them to be taken to the dungeon.

"Hahahaha! Imprisoning emissaries, just wait! Soon, the Black Knights of my kingdom will trample the capital of Landon!"

Durand's laughter echoed, but Katarina had no time to pay attention to him. She kept comforting her father and called the doctor for backup.

In the dungeon.

Lanster stared at the document in his hand with a sullen expression, unsure of what to say.

Firstly, because of Durand's actions; secondly, because...

The guards here didn't even search them! And they even locked them up together!

It's hard not to run away now!

"Are you wondering why we've suddenly become so rude, so unruly, and so easily provoked?"

Seeing Lanster's dejected expression, Durand smiled and leaned closer to ask.

"Yes, I didn't expect the mission to be like this..." Lanster nodded.

"That's because you're not familiar with the situation. What I'm doing now isn't even excessive. Those old fogies back then, sending envoys to other countries after His Majesty ascended the throne, that was truly excessive!"

"They demand that other people's princesses serve them wine, that they make other people's princesses dance, that they bring us gold and silver jewels when they arrive, and that they take away slaves and cattle when they leave!"

"Back then, those guys didn't dare to object; those who did were all killed! An envoy who goes out to find a reason for His Majesty to send troops—that's what a true mission is!"

Durand looked proud, while Lanster opened his mouth, somewhat shocked.

"You'll get used to it eventually." Durand smiled and patted Lanster on the shoulder, then turned to look at the others.

"How's it going? Did you manage to get it through?"

"No problem, our magic has not been interfered with in any way, but it will probably take three days to reach the outpost. According to the time difference between the two places, it will be about three months later on Azure Star."

Three months...

Lanster thought to himself.

He came here after parting ways with Dieter. Considering the distance they traveled, Dieter must have finished his story by now.

I wonder if this introverted guy can express himself clearly in front of a group of cabinet officials.

If it can't be explained clearly, not only will His Majesty's painstaking efforts be wasted, but this young man's ambitions will also be in vain...

Dieter, you have to succeed!

(End of this chapter)