Chapter: 1006

The Dragon Palace in the Empire.

The emperor sat solemnly on the throne and on a seat which was lower than his was 1st prince Zhu Taikhan, who was given the title of the Crown Prince starting from the Dano Festival.

Although nothing was said outside of the palace, Zhu Taikhan had turned into a catalyst in the Shrine incident and eventually took the place of crown prince. He was gleaming on the inside.

However, the atmosphere in the throne room was too heavy for him to smile.

All because they had to focus on one event.

In the middle of the throne room was Yeongjo, the Northern Commander and an eunuch of West Spear, both kneeling on one knee.

In front of them was a round piece of iron, about twice the size of a male fist.

The emperor and the others who saw that were astonished.

[How could such a group of people use weapons that hold gunpowder, which are only used within the military?]

In addition, this bomb seemed a lot stronger than theirs.

Apart from the non-aggression treaty, explosives were dangerous weapons of lethality that were prohibited by the laws of the Empire.

Possession of bombs was a problem, but that wasn’t the major problem. What made the emperor furious was the report that bombs were being laid out in the underground of the Jin castle.

[Does that mean that they plotted such an outrageous conspiracy to kill the officials and the prince, who would go there on my behalf? They really are rebels! I can’t just sit back and watch this anymore! This is it!]

The emperor immediately ordered the subjugation of the Blade God Six Martial clan.

Originally, the Lord of the Demonic Cult had informed the emperor that he would take care of them, but the Blade God Six Martial clan had gone too far for the emperor to stay still.

Baek Jagi, the Supreme Commander, and Southern Commander Yon Namgung led 2,000 guards along with 10,000 soldiers to the Jin castle.

For the first time since the founding of the empire, they were going to declare war on a Wulin faction.

But,

[What? They’re coming back already?]

Within a few hours after the military was deployed, they received a report that Supreme Commander Baek Jagi was returning already.

The emperor was waiting to know what happened.

Just then, the eunuchs in the throne room, who were outside, shouted.

“Your Majesty, the Supreme Commander Baek Jagi is requesting to enter.”

“Send him in.”

The emperor’s orders fell and Baek Jagi, who was wearing grey solid armor, hurried into the room.

“I, Baek Jagi, the Supreme Commander, request an audience with His Majesty!”

As soon as Baek Jagi greeted him, the emperor asked what he was most curious about.

“Why did the Supreme Commander return when it hasn‘t been long since your deployment?”

The guards and the soldiers hadn’t returned yet, but the commanders were the only ones who came back since they had to inform the emperor of the situation directly.

“Your Majesty, before the imperial army of the empire arrived at the castle, the spies and rebels in the castle had already been annihilated.”