The Demon Swordsman 3
Ch. 123 - Appointment of Pillar III
"I refuse to be the Pillar of the Empire."
Emperor Qin was no less surprised to hear the rejection even though he had expected this to happen. He closed his eyes, feeling that the Demon Sword's talk was really the case.
Before the appointment of the Imperial Pillar, he had already repeatedly conversed with the Demon Sword. Every night they had free time, just to share their views on the candidates who would rise to become the Imperial Pillar.
"I only want to serve this Empire from the shadows. If becoming an Imperial Pillar my wiggle room is limited whereas the threats outside the Empire are so many."
The man nicknamed the Demon Sword knew better his son's temper. He doesn't need a fleet for his ship, he'll be a leader for himself. If Xin Chen said he would leave then he would still leave. And Xin Fai had previously said, although her son had once wanted to become the Pillar of the Empire, things had changed so much that the young man did not want that position at all.
The crowd made the situation even worse. Xin Chen let out his opinion clearly.
"I cannot run my function as the Imperial Pillar where I must always be here 24 hours to undergo missions under the orders of the Empire. If asked to choose to become the Imperial Pillar or the Leader of the Four Surveillance Units then I choose to become the Leader of the Four Surveillance Units. I need freedom to move. And becoming the Pillar of the Empire is not my opinion."
During the history of the Shang Empire, perhaps only this time there were those who refused to be made the Imperial Pillar. The position that the warriors desire. Xin Chen drew a smile, staring at the entire populace who saw him in despair. Just like his own family, the inhabitants of the Shang Empire were a family he was eager to protect. Although the enemy out there was about to subvert his body, Xin Chen would look for any means to crawl from the crust of hell, just to protect everyone in front of him.
"Second Pillar is just a name. What we really need is real action. Protecting this Empire from all forms of threats. If to protect, everyone does not need a high degree or position to do so. We can all defend this empire without exception. But even so, I am honored by His Majesty's generosity for his trust in appointing me as the Second Pillar."
He bowed respectfully towards Emperor Qin. But the decision is unanimous. If he became the Imperial Pillar it meant that he could not go out of the Shang Empire as he pleased and was bound by duty. While he had to go to the Wei Empire to find Ren Yuan's medicine.
"But I feel incapable of being part of the Imperial Pillar. I'm sorry."
Emperor Qin took a deep breath. It was obvious from his line of face that he was disappointed at Xin Chen's decision, but he wanted to see how else. Xin Chen's thought was not an iron that could be bent. As his father said, Xin Chen was a stone head.
"I'm trying to understand your decision."
Emperor Qin took a breath three times as he was so disappointed by Xin Chen's decision. Xin Chen smiled as much as he could in front of everyone.
"Whatever happens. I'll protect you. In the shadow or under the light. My oath of allegiance is only to the Shang Empire."
Xin Chen clenched his hands, then raised them up high. "For the Shang Empire!"
"For the Shang Empire!" The simultaneous shouts shocked Emperor Qin, his mind again focused in front. Seeing a young man standing in front of thousands of people, uniting them in the same spirit. Xin Chen constantly said the same thing, For the sake of the Shang Empire. Thousands of voices followed him.
Emperor Qin involuntarily smiled. His desire to make the Xin clan the ruler of the Imperial Pillar ended up being deflected by the young man. If he had the best plan, then Xin Chen also had the best plan of his own version.
Even when Xin Chen went down the stage, a standing ovation and thunderous gurgle were still no less lively when he was summoned before. Xin Zhan clapped along with a few new pillars next to him.
"And last and foremost, the designation of our First Imperial Pillar. The figure that had protected the Shang Empire for many years, became the fulcrum and pulse of this Empire. Without it, the Empire is shaken. He is the true meaning of the Pillar. Which supports this Empire and ensures it doesn't collapse. The greatest fighter of all time whose name has become legend, the Demon Sword Saint, Xin Fai!"
Gurgling tempita and haru again burst out, now the man who was named walked towards the stage. His simple carrying and his special smile made the man so beloved of the people of the Shang Empire. From the tip of the Shang Empire to even remote villages, no one knew the man. Before becoming a protector, he had fought tooth and nail in the face of calamities and calamities that threatened the lives of villagers or towns.
Those who had been helped by him told the man's services to his grandchildren. Makes them feel close to their figure even though they never speak directly.
Xin Chen looked at his father from under the stage. The nostalgia is back. When he was just a naughty snot boy and saw the man standing before everyone, the pride was still the same. Plus, now that her brother had officially been appointed to the Imperial Pillar. He could not explain again how happy he was to see the two people become a figure that would be respected by many people.
Emperor Qin raised his hand, making the hubbub again subside like before.
"Since the Second Seat that Xin Chen was supposed to fill is empty, then I will change the decision a little."
Emperor Qin announced loudly. "Xin Zhan, I appoint you directly as the Second Pillar. Are you ready?"
Xin Zhan nodded. "I'm willing."
Then Xin Zhan's sharp eyes looked at his sister like they wanted to strangle her.
"What about the Third Seat?"
The question that had arisen in everyone's hearts had actually been carefully thought through by Emperor Qin. He predicted this would happen and prepared a proper name for this Third position.
"For the empty Third Imperial Pillar Seat, I have prepared one person who has great ability to become one of the supports of the Shang Empire."
Emperor Qin stared at the surroundings, slowly and realized the enthusiasm of his subjects was waning. I don't know for what reason. They still seemed to be disappointed by the decision of one of the Devil Sword children who currently looked completely unperturbed.
"Third Pillar, a woman famous for poison science. And is the creator of the Killer Art. He is the founder of the Blue Cult and has lived for 350 years. His achievements were already innumerable, and his ability made him worthy of being part of the Third Pillar. Yue Ling. Go ahead."
Everyone was shocked when the name was mentioned, seeing a woman with a hand shrouded in a somewhat blackish green strength rise onto the stage. His pupils were like the eyes of a snake. He has fangs. His movements were slow as well as graceful. No one dared to clap. Because they know how horrible the trail of the woman is.
Indeed Yue Ling'er deserved the position given by Emperor Qin. But the woman rarely communicates directly with the society. Hundreds of years of his life he used to create new knowledge, fight against demons and perform secret missions under the orders of the Empire. His identity is always kept secret. Many people doubt its existence.
And now they knew that Yue Ling'er's existence was not just a fairy tale. That woman is dangerous. He could be the deadliest weapon of destruction. As a friend or as an opponent.