Chapter 193: Not to be messed up by that guy 192 Chapter 193: Not to be messed up by that guy 192 Originally, Luoqi’s intention was to remind Shane to be cautious and not to be trapped by some nobles’ rhetoric during the audience ceremony, lest it gave rise to a pretext for targeting him.
Besides that, Luoqi wasn’t too worried about this particular audience.
Although the audience was indeed complicated, it was just that—complicated. There was no danger likely to emerge.
Not to mention, since the King and Princess of the Royal Family intended to stand by Shane, supplemented by assistance from the Lazahad family and the Elbein family, who would dare to openly cause trouble?
The Royal Family was ultimately the Royal Family. Even if they weren’t dictatorial, they held sway over any noble, unless they met strong opposition from the majority; otherwise, the decisions of the Royal Family were usually enforceable.
Thus, the audience would be complex, but as long as Shane didn’t slip up or allow anyone to catch him at a fault, honestly, then however complex it might be, it would only concern the Royal Family and the nobles. It was unlikely that Shane himself would be in trouble. What belonged to him would eventually be his.
However, now, Luoqi felt that perhaps this audience indeed warranted serious concern.
But at this point, was it still possible to worry about it in time?
At least, while Luoqi was still advising Shane, who was ignoring the advice altogether, a voice once again came from outside.
“Your Highness, the audience is about to begin. Please proceed with Mr. Shane to the Royal Hall.”
Hearing this sentence, Luoqi despaired.
On the contrary, Shane, as if nothing had happened, as if all previous dissatisfaction had vanished, slowly stood up and said a single word.
Having said that, Shane walked out at the forefront.
“…Goddess of Fate above, please ensure that Mitra Kingdom isn’t ruined by that man.”
Luoqi could only resign himself to his fate, standing up while sighing deeply and following along.
This was the Audience Hall located in the center of the Royal Palace and at its highest point.
The Audience Hall was vast and imposing, radiating a solemn and heavy atmosphere, making the air within it feel even more tense than elsewhere.
At this time, within the Audience Hall, numerous people had already gathered.
Firstly, knights draped in expensive finery stood in impeccable rows on the left side of the hall, like an army.
Each knight was clad in costly, excellent gear, their pure white armor gleaming with a sheen, and magic power fluctuations indicating to everyone that all their equipment, including the swords at their waists, were Magic Tools. They fully displayed what it meant to be wealthy and powerful, what it meant to be a Top Level Knight Order.
These knights were the Kingdom’s pride, the Guard Knights.
At this moment, these Guard Knights stood solemnly, their aura powerful, clearly masters in their own right.
Aside from these Guard Knights, there were also nobles dressed in luxurious and grandiose attire present.
They assembled on the hall’s right side, facing the Guard Knight Order. Unlike the knights, who were emanating strong auras, they seemed more shrewd, intelligent, but there were also some who seemed ordinary, ineffective, or even prodigal, contrasting with the disciplined Knight Order.
Vivian, Beren, Leon, and Alis were standing properly on the right side. Except for Vivian, who was as gentle and calm as ever, and Alis, who was still casual, Beren and Leon seemed nervous.
Especially Leon, who kept sweating, evidently unaccustomed to such a grand spectacle.
Now, as the audience was about to begin, aside from the Guard Knight Order, the nobles and civil servants seemed to be whispering among themselves, sharing some exchange.
It wasn’t long before this scene was interrupted.
When Shane and Luoqi entered the Royal Hall together, all the people in the hall seemed to have silently agreed beforehand, suddenly falling silent and casting their gazes over in unison.
Shane only felt a multitude of stares instantly focusing on him, pressing on his body with an unseen weight, bearing down on him.
Luoqi stood beside Shane with an elegant demeanor, her expression serene, fully assuming the princess mode.
She didn’t distance herself from Shane at all, but instead followed closely behind him.
This made Shane acutely aware that all the gazes on him had become heavier and sharper.
Obviously, walking alongside the treasure of the Kingdom, Shane had become an eyesore to many.
Shane could feel the numerous critical, and even overtly hostile and infuriated stares on his body.
Unfortunately for them, Shane had long been mentally prepared for this.
Therefore, Shane lifted his head with a smile in his heart.
He then made the move he had decided on long before.
Shane took a step, ensuring the sound of his footstep was clearly audible.
In that instant, the Magic Power within him boiled over, transforming into an astonishing aura that burst forth from his body.
This was one of Shane’s Level 10 Skills—[Oppression].
The terrifying aura materialized into tangible pressure that thundered over the entire Royal Hall.
At that moment, the faces of everyone in the Royal Hall changed.
That included Vivian.
It included Beren, Leon, and Alis.
Of course, it also included Luoqi who was following close behind Shane.
Everybody could distinctly feel the appalling pressure weigh down on them, causing the faces of the Guard Knight Order to turn pale and the multitude of Nobles and Civil Servants to be filled with horror.
Shane was giving everyone present a show of force.
And it wasn’t over yet.
“Thud—Thud—Thud—Thud—”
With the clear sound of footsteps echoing, Shane slowly advanced into the Royal Hall, heading in the direction of the throne.
That scene, as though a king was about to ascend to his throne, left everyone present breathless.
Moreover, with each step Shane took, and each time he closed the distance between himself and the others, the aura emanating from him grew even more immense and fearsome, making everyone feel as though the pressure was becoming too much to bear, as if they were about to collapse.
A Civil Servant couldn’t bear it any longer and knelt on the spot.
“Snap!” “Snap!” “Snap!” “Snap!” “Snap!”…
Like a chain reaction, one Noble and Civil Servant after another couldn’t help but fall to their knees, complete terror reflected in their faces that had gone utterly pale.
Even the Guard Knights seemed to struggle with shortness of breath, some retreating involuntarily, while others bit down hard and persevered, their eyes filled with dread as they looked at Shane.
In the end, even Vivian couldn’t hide her solemn expression, and Beren and Alis too knelt on one knee; Leon collapsed onto the ground, his face etched with fear.
Among those present, only a few completely withstood this oppressive aura.
One was Luoqi, who was silent for a while and then sighed softly, continuing to follow silently beside Shane.
Another was Aridia, who stood at the forefront of the Guard Knight Order, expressionless as she stared at Shane.
And a few others were seated above, on the throne.