Chapter 1 Journey's Start

"Oh! We've arrived?"

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Standing at the forefront of the troops, Lin Mo held Kaka, with Hawke standing to her right rear and Long Ye to her left.

The majestic, tall, and sturdy gray-black city walls seemed perfect for the Zerg.

However, what Lin Mo didn't expect was to be greeted by people; how thoughtful!

Considering how friendly these citizens were, Lin Mo decided to be a better empress, even if not the strongest on the continent, at least with the highest standard of living.

As for developing basic industries? Lin Mo never even considered doing it herself. Why else would she need this continent? She'd just wait for other countries to develop them and then take her Zerg to buy them at a low price! No! What she gives them are priceless treasures! They should be grateful! Wakaka!

"Greetings, Your Majesty!"

"Long live the King!"

Seeing the dark mass of kneeling subjects, Lin Mo was a little dazed. Were they blind? She was a woman! They should be calling her Empress!

Wait!

Since when had she been able to comfortably refer to herself as Empress?

Right! They should call her King, hahaha!

How thoughtful!

She glanced at Hawke, who was already sweating profusely. Was the old man that scared?

(ˉ▽￣～)Tch~~, he should learn from her subjects. He didn't even know how to flatter her, only how to take her to delicious food? That would eventually end. What if she got tired of it? This old man...

(✪▽✪) Just thinking about it was exciting! No, she had to hold back. Today was her coronation ceremony! She had to be formal!

However, it seemed more appropriate to smile on this occasion.

"Rise—" Yes, that's probably how it's said.

It seemed no one heard her. She was the Empress! Shouldn't they listen to what she said! They should all be beheaded! (눈_눈)

"Rise!"

A roar sounded from behind.

Wow! Long Ye! This Empress hadn't raised you in vain. That's right.

The scene quieted down instantly.

Hawke quickly stepped forward and said, "Our Empress has returned victoriously today! The territory of our Bai Xue Kingdom has doubled today! Her Majesty is the most powerful of all our past monarchs! Let us cheer for our Empress!"

"Oh!"

"Where's His Majesty? But the Princess is so cute, with white hair? Is she sick?"

"Shhh, shut up! The Princess must have cultivated ice and snow magic. Don't talk nonsense."

"That princess's guard is so strong. I once saw the First Knight of the great empire, but he's definitely not as strong as the Princess's guard."

"That's right. I heard that our King is our greatest warrior. I wonder how he gave birth to such a cute princess."

Hawke: (.;ﾟ;益;ﾟ;.)

Are you all blind?! Can't you see I used the title 'Empress' when I introduced her?! Can't you see who I'm bowing to?! This is it, I'm done for!

Your Majesty, please don't be angry!

Unfortunately, Hawke couldn't get close enough to Lin Mo to see her expression.

But Lin Mo wasn't angry about such a trivial matter. After all, in this era, their information and communication weren't advanced. Even the nobles might not all know she was the Empress, let alone these commoners.

"Ahem, I'm sorry, I'm not your princess. I am the Empress that old man Hawke was talking about, which means I'm your King."

Silence—

"However, when you see me, don't call me Empress. Call me King."

Who? This little cutie who looks no more than fourteen or fifteen is a god of slaughter? Is she their King? How is that possible!

But it didn't seem so bad. Compared to a decrepit old man as king, at least this little girl was pleasing to the eye.

After confirming that the High Priest had nodded, cheers erupted again.

"Aww! Your Majesty!"

Even though she had snatched this King position, why did she want to smile when she saw these people cheering so enthusiastically? She couldn't control the corners of her mouth. A strange sense of mission emerged.

Oh well, let it be. She'd just experience what it felt like to be a king.

Just consider it a reward for these lovely people.

Along the way to the palace gates, Lin Mo already disliked the residents here. They were fake, as the saying goes, a smile that didn't reach the eyes, not as reassuring as those on the outer perimeter.

A group of nobles gathered, blocking Lin Mo's path. They immediately said that they were holding a banquet tonight to celebrate for the Empress.

"Good day, Empress, oh, I mean King. I am Weiderlin, the initiator of tonight's banquet. I sincerely invite you." He looked well-dressed, but Lin Mo understood his lecherous eyes all too well.

"Empress, this guy is the biggest noble here. His backing is the great empire. Half of our mineral resources are in his hands, and although he doesn't have many private soldiers, he has four extremely powerful mages under his command, so we haven't been able to do anything about him," Hawke whispered to Lin Mo, bitterly.

They couldn't take action overtly, and they couldn't outmaneuver him covertly, so they could only watch him snowball and grow stronger. This feeling wasn't good.

Lin Mo's thoughts didn't seem to be here. Her expression was a little strange.

Go to the banquet? Wouldn't there be some kind of potion that could knock down anyone, no matter how strong they were? And then they would…

A group of aristocratic beasts, surrounding her after she had been drugged… (¯﹃¯*)

That's her! Lin Mo! Why was she getting excited! 〣(ºΔº)〣

Eww—! She couldn't think about it. What was wrong with her brain!

How could there be such a buggy thing? That was only in erotic novels. How could it exist in real life!

——Well, she had it.

To be precise, the Zerg had it. She had even asked the Zerg to make it.

Speaking of which, she hadn't released her stress in a long time. Was that the reason?

It seemed the palace was a good place.

Bah, bah, bah! Lin Mo! Have some shame. What are you thinking about!

Coming back to her senses, Lin Mo's face turned yellow, and she nodded.

"Yes, I'll go." I've also reserved your head.

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Lin Mo was too lazy to pay attention to this guy. Her good mood had instantly soured. Now she just wanted to find a quiet place. What for, you ask? How would she know!

"Kaka, mark him. That guy might do something tonight."

"Okay."

Under Hawke's guidance, they made their way to her bedroom. It seemed quite nice.

"Your Majesty, rest assured, the maids just changed everything. It's all new. If you need anything, just call the maids outside the door."

"Oh? Anything?" (✪▽✪)

Lin Mo's suppressed perverted side suddenly became active again.

"...Yes."

"Ahem, I see. You can leave now."

Hurry up and leave. Don't delay me from doing serious business!