CHAPTER 58: CHAPTER58-THE ARROGANT ACADEMY

Aurek’s goal was actually very simple—he wanted to quickly raise his strength to Elite Rank.

He understood clearly that the true enemies he would soon face were those formidable factions.

These were colossal forces, and taking them down would not be an easy task.

However, for the current Aurek, he felt a sense of assurance, as he had gained some confidence in handling various situations.

After spending an entire night meditating and exhausting all his Emperor Points, Aurek’s strength finally rose to the Elite Rank as he had hoped.

When it came to raising his level, Aurek was very serious and not in a hurry.

He adhered to a gradual approach, advancing step by step, with each boost being steady and solid.

After all, this matter concerned his own interests and directly determined his future upper limit.

Thus, Aurek knew that he had to lay a solid foundation for himself.

He could not afford to treat such a major issue lightly.

Moreover, with so many strong individuals under his command, there was no need for him to take on all the heavy lifting alone.

With the consumption of Emperor Points, Aurek’s strength had reached a level that was simply unimaginable.

Even those so-called peerless geniuses were no match for him in the slightest.

Aurek could clearly feel the powerful waves of energy surging within him. Beauty! Sovereignty! Power!

All of these were now within his grasp. Though it was temporary, Aurek still felt an overwhelming sense of satisfaction.

At his command, there were two large and formidable armies, which were his true support.

Stepping out of his quarters, Aurek caught a glimpse of Angie standing nearby.

As soon as Angie saw him coming out, she quickly stepped forward to pay her respects.

However, she immediately sensed something was amiss.

Behind Aurek, there was a mysterious group of soldiers following him.

She was about to take a closer look at them when Violet Thunder gave her a cold stare.

The mere look made Angie break into a cold sweat.

The gaze was so terrifying that it seemed as though it could bring about destruction with just a glance.

Angie was filled with fear, wondering if Violet Thunder was even human.

She dared not think any further and felt an overwhelming sense of awe.

Aurek did not speak but turned around and left the place.

After a brief moment, Angie regained her senses and hurriedly followed him closely.

At the Royal Council that day, everyone had arrived early.

Aurek took his seat at his designated position, gripping the scepter.

His cold eyes swept over the officials present.

Now, most of the officials in the Royal Council Hall had already been reduced by half, leaving only a few, such as the Royalist Party members.

Fortunately, William and Heimerdinger, the members of Parliament, were still present, ensuring that the empire’s operations didn’t face significant disruptions.

When Aurek appeared, the remaining officials immediately lowered their heads, not daring to meet his gaze.

"Greetings, Your Majesty Aurek."

Aurek nodded as a response, then turned his attention to William.

"William, the royal capital is currently unrestful. You will continue to handle this matter. Be sure to find any individuals attempting to instigate rebellion, and hand them over to Heimerdinger for judgment."

"I have but one request—that all the rebels must be punished!"

Upon hearing Aurek’s orders, the remaining officials’ faces immediately revealed expressions of panic.

The killing from the previous night had already claimed many lives, with bodies piled high in several small mountains.

Aside from those whose crimes were unforgivable, the rest of the rebels were sent to the mines, where they would toil in the darkness without any hope of light.

Overall, Aurek’s actions this time were definitely ruthless and merciless.

William was about to speak in protest but was immediately stopped by Heimerdinger, who was standing next to him.

William suddenly remembered something and stopped speaking.

He reluctantly accepted the order.

Just then, Heimerdinger spoke up.

"Your Majesty Aurek, due to the large number of rebellious officials who were killed, there are now many vacancies in our government. These positions must be filled as soon as possible, or it will cause turmoil across the entire empire."

Aurek fell silent for a moment before responding.

"You three discuss it and come up with a list for me as quickly as possible."

"Additionally, anyone who participated in the suppression of the rebels must be rewarded. Our Crossbridge Empire must ensure strict rewards and punishments."

Upon hearing this, both William and Heimerdinger breathed a sigh of relief.

It seemed that their Emperor was not entirely a person focused solely on slaughter.

At this moment, William was filled with deep admiration for Aurek.

He was even somewhat afraid. Just a moment ago, when the Emperor issued the command, he suddenly recalled something—the Emperor had asked him to find capable officials not long after he woke up.

Could it be that the Emperor had already predicted the events of today back then?

If that was the case, then this Aurek was simply too terrifying.

Not only had he planned everything in advance, but he had also prepared for it well ahead of time, meticulously laying out each move.

Originally, William and Heimerdinger couldn’t understand why Aurek had asked for such actions, but now everything seemed to make perfect sense.

Aurek truly was someone exceptional. Just his strategic thinking and foresight were beyond their capabilities. William now found himself fully confident in Aurek.

At that moment, a guard came in with a report.

"Your Majesty, Rhys Everett, the principal of Hyrule War Academy, seeks an audience."

Upon hearing the name Hyrule War Academy, the officials present couldn’t help but frown.

Principal Everett held a very high status. Hyrule War Academy was immensely powerful, with branches spread across the continent.

Even the Cardinal Austin would show great respect, referring to Rhys as "Professor" in their meetings.

Aurek remained silent for a moment, a cold glint flashing in his eyes.

"In that case, let him in."

A moment later, an old man with a bald head and dressed in a scholar’s robe entered the Royal Council room.

"Your Majesty Aurek, it is an honor to meet you."

Though he spoke the words of honor, his expression was extremely arrogant.

He merely nodded slightly at the Emperor, not bothering with any formal greetings.

It was as if, in his eyes, the Emperor of the Crossbridge Empire was insignificant.

However, Principal Everett’s arrogance was understandable, considering the immense power of Hyrule War Academy.

This gave him sufficient confidence to act in such a manner.