Him and their stars

Yu Lian thought for nearly half a minute and finally determined that the name of this generation of King Wilente should be "Jerde Wilente Xi Salmond". However, this name does not sound very serious, so it is more appropriate to call him "young old dog" from now on.

If the calculation is correct, this King Wei should be 35 years old this year, but after all, he is a core member of the Dawn Royal Family. He is pampered and good-looking, so he looks five or six years younger than his actual age.

To be fair, this guy is actually quite capable. He is an academic master himself, and he is also a groundbreaking physicist and military engineer. It was only after he took over that Feilin Laboratory and Non-zero Industrial Group became what they are now. At the same time, as a member of the Imperial Sai King, he is indeed not a genius general, but he has also received strict military training since he was a child. He leads the army on the front line. Even if he cannot win any epic victory that will shine in the annals of history, he will not. It will stretch the crotch.

In addition, this guy does have some strategic vision and the decisiveness to put his ideas into practice. If he were truly a king, he might be able to be evaluated as a "hero".

However, he still lost to Brunhild, King of Sulyuka who was one year younger than him, and could only let the empire usher in the era of the Queen.

After determining that he really didn't have any chance, this guy seemed to have put down his ambitions and transformed himself into the role of "helper". Later, he held the position of Chief Privy Seal of the Privy Council for nearly half a century, and indeed assisted Her Majesty in doing many important things. Even if he cannot become a wasteland, he will definitely leave the name of "virtuous prime minister" to future generations, right?

In short, if placed in the Dark Shame version of the strategy game, it would be a five-dimensional bucket number of at least 450. In addition to failing in the competition for the throne, he is also a successful winner in life, a complete protagonist.

...Well, speaking of which, does this hero have a nickname now, called "Protagonist Hunter" or something like that?

Yu Lian suddenly felt that since the spirit of the universe allowed him to meet, he really needed to play a big game.

King Valente and Duke Arona did not hide themselves in the shadows sneakily, nor did they even lower their voices deliberately. The content of their conversation drifted directly to Yu Lian's ears.

"...Is this year's God of War Festival too lively?" King Wilent showed a gentle and elegant smile.

This guy has been showing off this kind of gentle, elegant gentleman persona since he was young!

"Your Highness, you specially invited me here today. Are there any contestants who need to be taken care of? I do remember that yours." There was a hint of half-joking and half-serious narrow-mindedness in Duke Arona's voice. : "I remember that the late king participated in the God of War Festival three times and was a famous warrior. The gladiator regiments under the royal family of Wilente have already sent their elite to participate, right?"

"You misunderstood, Your Excellency. Although my late father was an avid gladiatorial enthusiast, I am the opposite of him. I have not paid attention to the activities of the God of War Festival for many years, and all its gladiator groups have full authority to fight with retainers. It’s just that this year’s God of War Festival involves too many things. The choice of the final winner will even affect the sentiments of the people of the empire. I just hope that some teams that should not reach the end can start from there earlier. Out of sight of all people in the empire."

Duke Arona laughed dumbly: "This is just a game. Your Highness."

"But, after we just suffered the most disastrous defeat in history in the Far Shore Nebula, it is no longer the case. Your Excellency." King Wilente looked directly at the old Duke without flinching: "Prepare that scene at the Grand Marshal's Mansion. Of course not during large-scale military exercises. Master Feist, if you finally stand on the championship stage and make a wish to Your Majesty, the winner will be a stupid pig-faced man, an ugly spider... Or even, what will happen to an Ancient Meiya?"

"If the winner is Noodle Cooker and Spider-Man, then it will be embarrassing not just for the young man from the Empire, but for the entire universe." The Duke's attitude did not seem to have relaxed at all: "As for the ancient Meiya people, they are now under the rule of the Empire. They are a loyal race. If they can really win, it will be the first step towards returning to mainstream imperial society, and I am happy to see it happen."

"Loyalty? Master Feist, I would rather call this submissive." King Wei said with a smile.

The subtle difference between obedience and loyalty is indeed worth savoring.

King Valente's words indeed sound like they have their own reason and self-consistent logic. However, this is the biggest reason why people never like him.

For insiders like Yu Lian who have dealt with him, this feeling is even more obvious.

It's totally normal for this guy not to be the emperor. No matter how powerful he is, how good he is in both civil and military affairs, how courteous and virtuous he is, how generous and kind, it is difficult to conceal his deep-seated gloom and cold-bloodedness, as well as his inevitable petty mentality.

Duke Arona may have had the same idea, and seemed to have sneered silently: "...Old Feixu told me that you are a person who is not sunny enough. I personally think that the old guy can't stay in the army. It’s been too long, and it’s a bit too pretentious. There are so many things inside and outside, so naturally you have to be aware of getting your hands dirty, which is understandable. But more importantly, shouldn’t you consider whether it’s worth it?”

What the Duke means is that leaders naturally have to do tricks and tactics, even when doing wet work, but the first thing to do is to weigh the pros and cons. If a leader is too obsessed with using power to seek the country, then the situation will not be great, and he will never support such a person to wear the Void Crown.

"However, King Wilente seemed like a dazed young man who couldn't read the air or understand the subtext. He leaned forward a little and asked: "Then, if it is an earthling...even , are you from the alliance? "

Duke Arona finally suppressed his smile and said coldly: "Your Highness, I really don't understand where your sense of crisis comes from? Again, no matter what meaning it is given to the grand God of War Festival, in the final analysis it is just A game. However, how many famous disciples and even nobles from Tianhuang have participated. Aren’t there many names that we are looking forward to? If they can’t win at our home court, they are just a group of people carved out of crystal and jade. The sword really doesn’t deserve to win! In the long run, wouldn’t this be a good thing for the empire?”

This time, King Wilente, who especially liked to play with his lips and tongue, was silent for several seconds, and then suddenly burst into clear laughter, "...You are right. It is true that I am a villain in vain. I originally thought that it would be lifted." The ban on the ancient Meiya people and the expansion of the activities of the God of War Festival are all proposals of the Prime Minister's Office. Lord Felt, as a political leader who abides by the traditional honor of the empire, will definitely oppose it."

This guy was clearly mocking the other party, who was obviously a conservative, but compromised with Prime Minister Valpolis, the leader of the reformists. It was really shameless.

However, King Wilente does have the ability to say unpleasant things in a particularly nice way. He just can put on a smile that seems to be shining, use the rhythm of language like prose poetry, and the voice like a clear spring, unknowingly let others fall into the trap, and even if he is scolded, he will not get angry.

Who wouldn't like such a talented person like Asashi who also speaks nicely? At least among ordinary people and middle- and lower-class nobles, King Wilente's reputation has always been very high.

Even a top noble like the Duke of Arona, who knew a thing or two about the other party's true nature, couldn't get angry with him for no reason, and just smiled and remained silent.

At this time, King Wilente said again: "...but the previous God of War Festival, no, it should be said that the God of War Festival was supposed to kill people. Is this also a game?"

Duke Arona said categorically: "It's just a game!"

"I understand. Thank you." King Wilente sat and bowed slightly, taking the initiative to pour a glass of red wine for the old Duke.

"Then, let's talk about the subsequent exercises. This time, I am here to ask you questions on behalf of the Privy Council and the Grand Marshal's Palace." Duke Arona shook the red wine in the crystal glass, but changed to a more serious one. Tone: "How long until that thing you showed us is ready?"

"The current progress is going well. UM1 has reached the final jump test stage. It will definitely be able to catch up with the military exercises in August."

"Then I'm relieved." Duke Arona paused and said with a smile: "Compared to the Ares Festival, the conflict between the Gumeians and Valpolis is still between us and Valpolis. What you are doing now is business! Your Highness , your thoughts are too deep, which is not the magnanimity a king should have. But the reason why we are still willing to support you is precisely because you have never let us or the empire down in business. Do you understand?"

"I understand. I will definitely let everyone understand my thoughts..." King Valente said.

"You'd better really understand." His Excellency the Duke's words were a little stiff, as if he was really teaching the younger generation. He then stood up in the flower pavilion, probably ready to say goodbye.

Yu Lian felt that he had heard almost everything, so he slowly slid the hilt of the lightsaber out of his sleeve.

Naturally, things have to be done, but how to do it specifically needs to be done in a certain way.

Thinking of this, Yu Lian immediately paid attention. He suddenly stepped out from behind the flower wall, wearing optical camouflage, and headed in the direction of the flower pavilion, facing the two stunned astral knights, launching an indomitable warrior charge.

"All things are animated! All spirits are empty! waaaaah!"