The magic cards I made are absolutely flawless!

After all, who knows if this peace is just temporary?

Even if a king didn't want to receive the elector, no king would be willing to be the first to refuse.

It is said that when the King of Vihart learned of the Elector's wishes, the complexity of his expression was beyond the limits of words.

A luxurious mansion near the royal palace.

This is the place the king arranged for the Elector to stay.

In the morning, a large number of onlookers had gathered at the entrance to the Duke's temporary residence, which even caused a traffic jam at one point. Fortunately, the police came and dispersed some of the onlookers.

Not only were there crowds, but also many carriages belonging to prominent families of the kingdom were parked near the mansion.

Logically speaking, when important officials from other countries visit, there is no such thing as the king personally visiting the envoy.

But this imperial duke was arrogant to the extreme.

After arriving in the Kingdom of Vihart, he never stepped out of the mansion again.

He didn't bring many imperial guards with him, only an imperial officer who acted like an assassin by his side at all times.

However, the nobles didn't feel any pressure. They weren't kings, so visiting a powerful figure from another country wasn't a loss of face for them.

……

No matter how noisy and bustling it was outside the garden, the Elector's residence remained as quiet as a still lake.

Meanwhile, a number of people had already gathered in the Elector's reception room.

The ground was covered with a dazzling array of gifts.

"Oh no! It's a miracle! How could you bring so many gifts to visit me?"

"Dekhan, dressed in an imperial uniform, shouted with a tone of extreme pleasure mixed with slight distress."

But he didn't look troubled at all; he was receiving the many nobles from the Kingdom of Vihart who came to visit him with a smile.

The nobles in the reception room were all somewhat bewildered.

They had assumed that this arrogant imperial duke, who hadn't visited the king since arriving in the Kingdom of Vihart and instead seemed to be waiting for the king to visit him, was actually quite easy to talk to.

Aside from his slightly strange way of speaking, he didn't have the oppressive feeling I had imagined at all.

However, no one dared to let their guard down!

No matter how easygoing this imperial duke may seem, you must never mistake him for a fool!

Every nobleman present from the Kingdom of Vihart had exerted all their efforts to obtain crucial information about the Elector from absolutely reliable imperial intelligence channels!

The title "Emperor Elect" is by no means an exaggeration.

Back in the capital of Salon, it was this Elector who turned the tide and saved the collapsing empire, personally completing a true election ceremony!

This also became a major turning point in the war between the empire and the kingdoms.

This seemingly absurd, mythical story undoubtedly has its protagonist right before our eyes.

If one mistakes this red-haired youth for a young nobleman who matches his appearance and offends him, one might not even know how one dies.

This old monster is countless times more terrifying than the former Empress Icardinos!

359 Dekan is past the age of playing pranks.

"The inside story of the Empire's ceasefire is not something you can presume to know. However, I do not wish to conceal my purpose. As the Grand Duke of the Empire, I can no longer turn a blind eye to this chaotic world. My purpose in visiting the southern kingdoms is to rebuild the Federation of Kingdoms—to rebuild a new federation that can coexist amicably with the Empire and reach the right consensus at critical moments."

Dekan paced back and forth in the reception room, his hands behind his back.

"Of course, it wouldn't be right for me, as an imperial citizen, to lead this idealized new federation, and it probably wouldn't be very convincing. What do you think?"

Dekan, as if seeking a brilliant plan from his ministers, looked at the assembled nobles in the reception room and asked a question.

The nobles, especially the three dukes at the pinnacle of power in the Kingdom of Vihart, are now sweating profusely.

The Elector made no attempt to hide his wolfish ambitions.

They even said it openly and honestly.

However, this was something they had anticipated.

The turmoil in the capital of the Saron Empire did not affect the military strength of the Saron Empire. This ceasefire was definitely not a sudden decision by the empire to switch to a peace strategy.

They just need some time to sort out their internal affairs!

If we want to fight, we can fight again anytime!

It was confirmed by the Elector that the great nobles would soon be able to predict the future world situation.

Ultimately, everything still belongs to the Saron Empire.

If one wants to gain more benefits when the Kingdom of Vihart becomes part of the empire, then currying favor with the current Elector is undoubtedly the best shortcut!

"Your Excellency the Elector is undoubtedly a true master of power and wisdom, and it is only right that you should be in charge of everything."

"You are the one who can truly bring peace to the world!"

"We are willing to contribute our modest efforts to your great ideal!"

The nobles' fawning words made Dekan nod with satisfaction.

"As the saying goes, a wise man knows when to yield. If all the people of the kingdoms were as easy to talk to as you, I think the war between the empire and the kingdoms could have been avoided."

As he spoke, he walked amiably among the group of nobles, looked at them, and said:

"However, I don't really want to talk about serious topics today. I have always been very interested in the strange and wonderful things in this world, and I also like to collect treasures. I admit that my visit to the Kingdom of Vihart was partly to watch the excitement."

The nobles nodded repeatedly, indicating that no matter how the Elector wished to participate in the ceremony, they would do their utmost to help him have a great time in the Kingdom of Vihart.

Any treasure he desires will be offered to him.

Seeing their confidence, Dekan nodded in satisfaction and continued:

"I heard long ago that the Kingdom of Vihart has a princess of unparalleled beauty. She possesses an unforgettable, peerless face. Her eyes are mysterious and proud, and whether she is happy or sad, with a hint of joy or regret, they can stir one's heart. Perhaps it is the gentle melody of summer, perhaps the rustling mountain wind of autumn, perhaps the ever-changing starry sky. Once you have seen her, you will forget all the beauty, and only her image will remain in your mind. Even the legendary hero of the Kingdom Federation was captivated by her, and now everyone in the Saron Empire knows of her charm."

Dekan, his face filled with rapt attention, recounted what he had heard and imagined about Princess Cornelia.

The nobles standing nearby were drenched in cold sweat in that short moment.

They never expected that this crazy Elected Emperor Guild would say such a thing.

The young princess is indeed stunningly beautiful.

but.

You're exaggerating when you say you didn't choose the emperor!

How did the version change like this after it was sent to the Empire by the bard?

"Your Excellency, Princess Cornelia may not be as you imagine..."

A nobleman mustered his courage and stammered, but dared not continue speaking, for he saw the Elector's eyes turn cold.

Are you questioning my lack of imagination?

"No, dare not!"

"That's right, the only one in this country who catches my eye is Princess Cornelia!"

Dekan, looking determined to succeed, no longer concealed his true purpose in coming to the Kingdom of Vihart!

"You mustn't, Your Excellency the Elector!!"

Several nobles were terrified by Dekan's remarks, and upon realizing the seriousness of the situation, they were so anxious that they almost cried.

They really dare not help with this!

Even if it pleases the Elector, this kind of behavior of instantly maximizing the hatred of Dekan is too terrifying.

If Dekan ever really returns, he will definitely fight them to the death!

The previous power struggles with the King were merely domestic affairs and did not warrant a complete breakdown in relations with Dekan! There was still room for maneuver!

"Huh? I thought you guys who dared to go against Dekan were pretty tough, but I guess I misjudged you."

Dekan's expression changed instantly, like turning the pages of a book. He squinted his left eye, looking at everyone with a disdainful expression, as if they were trash.

Then there was a tendency to send the guests away.

At this point, some of the nobles, who had lost their tempers, began to shout:

"No! No! My lord, we are willing to serve you like dogs and horses!"

Immediately afterwards, a group of nobles also expressed their determination to die to Dekan.

There's no need to think about who the real big shot is in this world. No matter what, a Dekan whose fate is unknown can't compare to the Elector right in front of us!

Moreover, they were already hesitant and timid because of their fear of Dekan, but now that they have pledged allegiance to the Elector, they can truly act without restraint!

Anyway, we'll be mortal enemies from now on!

"It seems that there are still some people with backbone among the nobles of the Kingdom of Vihart. Very good. The Saron Empire has always appreciated talents like you."

In the end, Dekan returned to his initial amiable self, giving off a feeling of "the Duke of Zhou spitting out his food to welcome the world's hearts," and chatted amiably with the nobles.

After several tens of minutes, Dekan said he was tired and politely saw the group of visitors off.

After seeing the group of nobles off, Clay, who was standing behind the sofa, surveyed the area and confirmed that there were no nobles or their men around the mansion. So he stopped acting and flipped over to lie down on the sofa in a cool manner.

"So, what are you planning to do to them this time?"

Clay turned his head to look at Dekan beside him and asked.

"No, I'm not planning to mess with them this time."

Dekan covered his teacup, took a sip, and said with a smile.

Just like the performance we just saw, it was all improvised.

"Then why did you trick them into eating like that?"

Watching Dekan's performance, Clay even suspected that Dekan had already written four kilograms of script for the rest of the show.

Logically, after Dekan reassured the three major families and their factions of nobles, these nobles would gradually return to their previous arrogant and domineering attitude towards royal authority, or even become more so.

Dekan could seize the opportunity to continue digging pits, and at the crucial moment, break the mentality of all the nobles, using both threats and inducements to make them completely lose their dignity and become slaves of the devil.

Dekan smiled helplessly at Clay's disdainful expression.