vrcanaries Chapter 788 - 788
Chapter 788 - 788
She unleashed her fury at will, her eyes carrying a bone-chilling coldness.Under such intense emotional turbulence, vast magical power responded to the monarch's will, sweeping through like a storm. The overwhelming pressure made the watchtower creak fearfully, as if it might collapse at any moment.
Facing her pressure directly, Koyomi Shizuka's expression remained completely unchanged.
"The Third True Ancestor gracing us with your presence brings immense honor to this humble place."
The Ninth Prince and Vatler exchanged glances.
Their admiration for the Silence Breaker grew even stronger.
Knowing the Empress was in a rage, she still didn't kneel and beg for forgiveness fearfully—this level of audacity left them in awe.
"Does she really think that being able to exchange blows with a True Ancestor means she can speak to one as an equal?"
The Ninth Prince spoke with pity in his eyes.
"If that's what she believes, it's truly the biggest joke in the world."
Vatler nodded cheerfully.
The dignity of True Ancestors was built upon endless slaughter. Thousands of years of accumulation gave True Ancestors power far beyond ordinary imagination. Even if one borrowed external techniques to possess strength that made True Ancestors take notice, it didn't mean they could act recklessly before them.
"Brings immense honor? You actually still hold me in regard?"
Giada's tone was sarcastic, pushing mockery to its limits.
"Your Majesty jests."
Koyomi Shizuka slightly furrowed her brows.
The Third True Ancestor had inexplicably developed hostility toward her—this was completely unexpected, catching her completely off guard and leaving her greatly troubled.
She was very self-aware. Although the techniques she mastered were indeed powerful, she was far from being able to oppose a True Ancestor. She was certain she had no intention of provoking any True Ancestor, and couldn't understand why the Third True Ancestor, with whom she'd never had any interaction, would target her?
"I wonder when I might have offended Your Majesty. Please enlighten me."
If a True Ancestor were truly angered, the "Banquet of the Blazing Dawn" might not even proceed.
The Japanese government had already placed their bets on the Fourth True Ancestor—this was no different from a high-stakes gamble. Right now, no matter what, ensuring the successful hosting of the "Banquet of the Blazing Dawn" should be the top priority!
Koyomi Shizuka compromised, lowering her stance, and took the initiative to inquire about the reason.
Vatler and the Ninth Prince simultaneously pricked up their ears.
"As the head of the Lion King Organization, when you offended me—you don't know yourself?"
Giada's expression was icy, her eyes seeming to carry sharp thorns that agitated everyone present.
Koyomi Shizuka's expression darkened slightly.
In recent years, Japan and the Third True Ancestor had almost no direct interactions. Even some business with the Chaos Zone fell within routine exchanges, hardly worthy of a True Ancestor's attention.
If there was anything that could anger the Chaos Empress, there was only one possibility.
"...Please speak plainly, Your Majesty."
Koyomi Shizuka's eyes flickered.
She thought of one possibility but didn't dare confirm it.
Or rather, she didn't want to admit it.
"The Narcissus Incident four years ago."
Giada's tone turned cold.
The anger in her eyes became more evident.
"If you dare tell me you 'don't know,' I will punish you right now!"
The head of the Lion King's Three Saints, the leader of Japan's special operations.
She couldn't possibly not know about that incident, yet she kept pretending ignorance before her!
"The Narcissus Incident?"
The Ninth Prince and Vatler both showed puzzled expressions.
They knew about Narcissus—the beautiful youth from mythology who drowned—but what did that have to do with four years ago?
It seemed something very interesting had occurred, worth investigating!
Xian Guyong's expression finally changed.
It turned extremely grim.
Exposed!
It really was about that incident!
Thinking carefully, there were very few things that could anger a True Ancestor, let alone the fact that the Japanese government had almost no interaction with the True Ancestor in recent years.
The only thing that could provoke her was the Narcissus incident from four years ago!
The attempt to charm the Third True Ancestor through Narcissus, thereby bringing her under control!
That was undoubtedly a massive gamble, even bigger than the current Feast of Blazing Light!
Back then, the incident caused tremendous upheaval. Several prefectural governments on the main island underwent major reshuffles of their upper echelons. Even the Prime Minister's advisors and agents of the Lion King Organization were severely affected, with numerous key officials removed from their positions!
The goal was singular: to minimize the impact of the earthquake triggered by Narcissus!
If they hadn't done so, the entire nation of Japan would have been finished four years ago!
Thanks to the massive reshuffle and the government's deliberate control over related public opinion, even the relevant records are now strictly guarded. Very few people know about the Narcissus incident, and information about Narcissus is classified as a top-level state secret.
Theoretically, this matter should never have been known to anyone, especially the Third True Ancestor herself, who was their target.
But, as luck would have it, she herself found out!
No wonder the Chaos Empress was so enraged. Anyone would be furious upon discovering they were being manipulated like a puppet, let alone a proud True Ancestor standing at the pinnacle of the world!
"Xian Guyong, how do you think I should punish the nation of Japan?"
A leisurely smile spread across Jada's face, but the chilling intensity in her eyes made it impossible for anyone to find it amusing.
"Should I start a war? Or should I pay a visit to Tokyo and let my familiars roam freely?"
She emphasized the words "roam freely," leaving no doubt about her intentions.
The Third True Ancestor commands a total of 27 familiars.
It is said that each familiar possesses the power to alter the weather!
If those familiars were to roam freely in Tokyo, it would undoubtedly spell disaster for millions of people!
"Please have mercy!"
Xian Guyong's face paled drastically, and she immediately knelt before her.
"That incident was a mistake committed by a small group of people blinded by ambition! It has nothing to do with the ordinary citizens!"
Whether it was war or the release of familiars, both would cause massive casualties among the populace.
The Chaos Realm is home to a vast number of vampires, and each vampire's familiar possesses power surpassing that of the most advanced fighter jets. If war broke out, Japan would undoubtedly suffer enormous losses!
"Are you suggesting I should just accept this smear on my reputation?"
"That I should allow your Japanese government to manipulate me without uttering a single word of complaint?"
An overwhelming pressure, vast and deep like the ocean, closed in.
The aura released by Jada sent shivers down the spines of the Ninth Prince and Vatler, who had been silently observing. At the center of it all, Xian Guyong felt as if she were suffocating.
Although the world today is primarily dominated by humans, with many demonic races being slaughtered and their numbers greatly diminished, the dignity of the True Ancestor must not be challenged.
It is said that forty years ago, the First True Ancestor, the "Lost Warlord," in order to promote the "Sanctuary Treaty" for peaceful coexistence between humans and demons, slaughtered hundreds of millions of humans in the war, annihilated no fewer than a dozen nations, and piled up countless corpses. He struck such fear into the human side that they ultimately agreed to the signing and implementation of the "Sanctuary Treaty."