Chapter 257: The Root of trouble. (1/2)

Imperial Castle of the royal family in the Stargazer Light Kingdom.

Zhihao is standing in the middle of a location that looks like a throne room. In front of him is a young boy that seems to be at the age of 8, there are two ladies sitting beside him is continuously serving him some fruits.

There is also an old man standing a meter away from him, that old man is wearing a robe that's even more royalty looking, overshadowing the young King's presence.

”Young expert, your assistance for the demon beast horde is highly appreciated, we would like to ask if what kind of reward would you like to receive?” The old man spoke.

His eyes lookings at Zhihao with slight contempt.

Zhihao looks back at the old man and the young king; 'The puppet and its master...'

Zhihao became slightly curious now and couldn't help but ask Riku telepathically; 'Are the people of your World likes usurpation of power so much?'

Riku could only sigh as she chuckles with saying anything.

Zhihao has not much time to spare, he will try to fix everything within a month's time, hence, he replied: ”I would like for me and my wife to have a place of our own for a month's time.”

Hearing his words, the old looking man couldn't help but chuckle as he replies: ”That will easily be arranged since a young expert like you is so modest as to not ask for a reward, we will prepare one of our own accords.”

The old man paused for a bit before looking at a servant by the side: ”Prepare a room for our esteemed guests, be sure to treat them like how you treat your King!”

The servant smiled as she replies: ”Yes.”

After that, she went her way and chuckles.

This scene didn't get past Zhihao, and the two's eyes, but they just ignore it.

Zhihao then sent telepathy to Riku: 'What rotten kingdom you have in this place.'

Riku couldn't help but chuckle sadly; 'I know.'

”Esteemed guests, you may follow the servants to the room you'll be using.” The old man added.

Zhihao nods his head and went together with Ying Mai.

After Zhihao left the place with Ying Mai, the old man looks at the three head of their station.

”From which city are they from?”

Halkasim is the first to reply: ”I have no idea.”

Slanmark shooks his head: ”Me too, there is not a single thing that resembles the fighting style of the nearby Kingdoms or continents.”

Suryang stayed still silently and didn't answer, he has no obligation to do so after all.

The old man nods his head: ”Then, Slanmark, escort the young king to his entertainment room.”

”Yes, prime minister.” Slanmark chuckles as he obediently bows his head.

The old man is the prime minister, rudely enough not to introduce himself, he's the one secretly holding power in the whole of the Stargazer Light Kingdom.

Back to Zhihao.

The servants led Zhihao and Ying Mai to a courtyard surrounded by high walls with a remarkable garden around the villa, it's a single floor bungalow, there's also a pond beside it.

After the servants let Zhihao and Ying Mai enter, they bid their farewell. Zhihao responded with a nod.

Zhihao looks around some more before uttering: ”A VIP Prison?”

”Seem so.” Riku chuckles, this location is completely sealed from the outside, as soon as they entered, there were no more gusts of wind nor noises from the people.

Zhihao smiles: ”Since it is isolated from both sides, you can tell me what your plan is now Riku.”

The three of them continued to walk towards the estate as Riku started: ”Well, I want to cleanse this land carefully... But I think you have other plans of your own I presume.”

Zhihao chuckles: ”Let me hear your thoughts first. If I wasn't going to listen, I've already started mine.”

Riku could only smile lightly at his words before nodding: ”Yes, and I thank you for that.”

Riku: ”I wish to destroy them from the roots, removing the branches will only create headaches.”

Zhihao immediately understood: ”So... the problem is a single source then?”

”Yes, it is the religious cult that...” Riku hesitated to speak.

Zhihao chuckles: ”That?”

Figuring out that it isn't really that serious, the atmosphere somehow lightens.

Riku nods her head: ”Yes, it's a religion that deifies my older sister...”

”...”