The next day, Skynder said farewell to most of his family as they left the Imperial Capital. lly stayed behind. She was no longer just a mber of the l Dukedom, but the Sky Barony as well.
Normally, this would have been insignificant, but now that Skynder is the Imperial Scholar, it had a completely different aning.
Skynder got a good amount of rest, before finally arriving at the Imperial Palace early in the morning, when the sun's light barely peaked over the horizon. The guards saw him and stood at attention.
"Welco, Imperial Scholar Skynder."
Skyndwer nodded and walked past them.
Not long after walking past the group of guards, he stumbled upon a group of attendants.
"Welco, Imperial Scholar Skynder. We have been ordered by the Emperor to show you what is now yours." The head butler said with a bow.
Skynder nodded. The group of attendants led him towards a higher floor in the Imperial palace, and stopped at a door tall enough for two Skynder's to fit in stacked on top of each other. Additionally, it was wide enough for one Fatty to fit through.
Skynder pulled the doors open and walked in. Inside was an elegant chamber that could only be described as kingly. There was a large, golden bed, red carpet, and desks around the room.
"If you'd like any renovations done, simply request it. Also, please look inside the chest."
Sitting in the middle of the room was a fairly large chest.
Skynder opened it up, and it was filled to the brim with gold.
"This is a slight portion of your new wealth. If you want sothing done, it will be done. Even if you spend all of your money, you can dip into the Empire's finances." The head butler explained.
What was left unsaid was that, while Skynder could access the Imperial treasury, he better have a good reason for taking anything from it. Otherwise, he would have to answer to the Emperor. Although extrely rare throughout all of the Empire's history, there have been Imperial Scholars who have been executed due to abusing their power, essentially committing treason.
Skynder already knew not to abuse his power. Only a fool would.
Skynder nodded.
He was taken to another room.
The walls were filled with books, there were countless blank papers and a large desk. In addition, there was a board and many writing utensils.
"This is your office, Imperial Scholar Skynder."
Skynder nodded.
He was finally led to the throne room, where he t the Emperor.
He was able to see everything in the throne room with his seeing through vibrations technique. In fact, many secrets in the Imperial Palace were revealed due to this technique. After all, a wall could not stop his vision.
He did not pay much attention to any of it. None of these secrets were truly important to him or in general. At most, there were a few hidden rooms and a hidden tunnel system.
Skynder already knew about most of it anyway, as the Imperial Scholar had taught him a lot.
In the throne room, he walked up the stairs and stood on an equal level with Fei Luzi and the Emperor.
"It's about ti. Now, we can officially begin."
The Emperor turned to his head servant, the head servant of the Imperial Palace, and technically, the entire Empire.
"Gather all of the officials, generals, and all other important figures. It is ti for war."
The Emperor's sudden declaration surprised Skynder, as well as the head servant.
The head servant nodded, not daring to waste a second. Servants spread out across the entire Imperial Capital, bringing news to many figures.
anwhile, the Emperor led Skynder and Fei Luzi through a few halls, and into a large room. This room was one of the most important in the Empire, equal to the throne room. It was the war room.
In the center was a large, round table, and on that table was a map. This was the most accurate map Skynder had ever seen. Mountains actually rose up, and valleys actually sunk down, showing Skynder the complete geography of the entire known world.
Of course, so places were less in depth than others, and so places in the wilds were completely flat and black, showing that they were completely unknown lands.
Skynder walked around the table as the Emperor spoke.
"Soon, all of the higher ups in the Empire will gather, and we will begin to form a war strategy on the Ancient Empire. Tensions have grown greatly, and there is not much more ti for peace."
Skynder nodded. He moved over towards the land of the Ancient Empire. It was vast and diverse, sporting countless resources and more people than any other Empire in the world.
Its Imperial Capital was grand, just as grand as the Imperial Capital of the Faceless Empire.
As Skynder observed the map, people began to enter the room. Many were dressed in Scholar robes, while others were dressed in battle clothes. There were few in between.
Sword Master Shang arrived first, having not been very far to begin with. His sister, Skybelle, showed up next. A few counciln showed up, before a man with a large body appeared. He was Sword Master Gargantuan, soone Skynder was slightly familiar with.
A few more counciln ca in, along with so generals, before Sword Master Deyr, the chief of the Imperial guard, entered the room.
More people entered, including the two Sword Masters of the Empire that Skynder had never t before.
One was nad Zhao Shugang, while the other was nad Yi Shuzanhao. Sword Master Yi Shuzanhao was particularly of note, as he was the strongest Sword Master below Sword Master Shang. He was the only other rank one Sword Master.
Sword Master Gargantuan was a rank two Sword Master, though his physical power was above that of even a rank one.
Sword Master Deyr and Sword Master Zhao Shugang were rank three Sword Master's. Skybelle was rank four.
Of course, it was long assud that Sword Master Shang had surpassed the level of rank one Sword Master, but it was unconfird. Nobody in the world qualified to determine such a level.
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