RPAGF Chapter 208 The Emperor’s Death
Chapter 208 The Emperor’s Death
Li Xin and his entourage moved freely through the palace. Wherever they went, countless Japanese people knelt in terror, a dark mass resembling waves of wheat swaying in the wind. This scene truly astonished Li Xin, and even Li You, who had come with him, looked on with suspicion. When they finally reached the depths of the palace, Li You immediately spotted the high and mighty "Emperor" they had spoken of.
This "Emperor" was slightly taller than the other Japanese natives, but compared to the strong and robust Qin soldiers, he still appeared quite short. His skin was fairly fair, but he was obese, broad-shouldered and thick-waisted, resembling a complete glutton. His face was covered in fleshy bulges, giving him a fierce and menacing appearance that inspired fear. At this moment, this "Emperor" was frantically scrambling to his feet from a woman, clearly quite frightened by Li Xin and his men's sudden intrusion.
The Emperor roared angrily: "Who are you? Who are you? No wild man. Who are you? Who are you? (Who are you? Assholes? Why didn't anyone come to report it?)"
Li Xin stared intently at the richly dressed but arrogant man before him and asked, "Are you the Emperor of Japan?" Liu Xiaoxi, standing to the side, quickly translated the question into fluent indigenous language.
Upon hearing Liu Xiaoxi's translation, the Emperor, who had been somewhat nervous, immediately straightened his back, revealing an arrogant expression on his face, and loudly rebuked, "私は天皇だと知っているのに、まだ跪かずにいますか？ (Do you know I am the Emperor, yet you do not kneel?)" His voice echoed in the air, as if the whole world should bow down to him.
Liu Xiaoxi dared not delay in the slightest and quickly translated the Emperor's words verbatim to Li Xin. Upon hearing this, Li Xin's face instantly darkened. He swiftly drew his right hand, and the long sword at his waist was drawn like lightning. A flash of cold light, and the sharp blade, carrying a fierce aura, slashed straight towards the Emperor.
The Japanese Emperor's eyes widened in horror. He had never imagined that these people of unknown origin would dare to be so audacious, drawing their swords at the slightest provocation. He was the Emperor, after all! In his mind, he possessed supreme power and status, and everyone who saw him should kneel in submission. Yet now, the cold blade had mercilessly sliced across his neck.
With a muffled thud, the Japanese Emperor's head crashed heavily to the ground. His once majestic eyes remained wide open, as if he couldn't believe the cruel reality even in death. Blood gushed from his severed neck, staining the ground beneath his feet.
Li Xin coldly stared at the Emperor lying in a pool of blood, not even blinking. He felt nothing but utter contempt for this arrogant fool. At that moment, a group of Japanese who had rushed to the scene witnessed this bloody spectacle. When they saw that the one lying on the ground, headless and severed, was none other than their revered Emperor, they were terrified, some even wetting themselves on the spot.
"That's the Emperor! The Emperor is omnipotent, how could he be killed so easily?" A gasp of disbelief rippled through the crowd. Their eyes widened, staring blankly at Li Xin and the others, as if they were seeing demons from hell. Fear and anger intertwined, causing these Japanese to completely lose control of their emotions.
Suddenly, a noisy, shrill, and chaotic sound entered his ears. Li Xin frowned slightly and shouted, "Shut up!" His voice was like a booming bell, making the surrounding air seem to tremble slightly.
Upon hearing Li Xin's roar, filled with authority and fury, the group of Japanese who had been shouting and clamoring to tear him to pieces instantly fell silent. They stared at Li Xin in terror, as if he weren't an ordinary person standing before them, but a god of death descended from hell. Especially when they felt the chilling aura emanating from Li Xin, they were so frightened they dared not breathe, holding their breath tightly. After all, this man was a ruthless figure who dared to kill even their supreme emperor! Driven by the instinct for survival, they dared not utter another word and obediently shut their mouths.
Li Xin's cold gaze swept over the group of silent, trembling Japanese, then he asked in a deep voice, "Where is your Emperor's treasure hidden?" Liu Xiaoxi quickly translated the question into Japanese and relayed it to the group. However, faced with Li Xin's question, the Japanese shook their heads vigorously, as if they had no idea.
Just then, Li Xin noticed someone in the crowd who stood out—it was the leader he had met yesterday. He stood still, unlike the others who panicked and shook their heads in denial. Li Xin's eyes immediately locked onto him, and he pointed at him, shouting, "You answer my question!"
Upon hearing Liu Xiaoxi's translation, the man hesitated for a moment, then turned to glance at his father's decapitated body not far away, a wave of sorrow washing over him. He knew that if he didn't obey Li Xin's orders, not only would his own life be in danger, but his clansmen would also suffer. So, he took a deep breath, slowly stepped out of the ranks, and led Li Xin and the others towards a seemingly ordinary wall.
Reaching the wall, the leader gently pushed it, and with a creak, a hidden door quietly opened. This was the entrance to the secret chamber. Li Xin stepped into the chamber without hesitation, followed closely by Liu Xiaoxi and the other companions.
Upon entering the secret chamber, everyone was stunned by the sight before them. The entire chamber was filled with all sorts of gold, silver, jewels, and precious objects, a dazzling and glittering display. The treasures on the floor were so numerous that there was almost no place to step, and the dazzling light even hurt Li Xin's eyes.
Li Xin, enduring the blinding light, asked again, "Where did these treasures come from?"
The man spoke with a grave expression: “There’s a group of incredibly vicious pirates around here! My father is secretly colluding with them. Every time they go out to plunder, they give my father a share of the loot.”
Upon hearing this, Li Xin frowned and pressed, "Could it be that the Emperor is your father?"
The man nodded and replied, "That's right, I am Inoue Shoko, and the Emperor is my father. I am the twenty-first in line."
After listening, Li Xin seemed to be deep in thought, and then asked about the pirates: "Who exactly are these pirates? Why do they have dealings with your father?"
Inoue Shoko looked troubled and hesitated for a moment before slowly saying, "To be honest, I don't know much about the specifics. I just overheard my father talking to some mysterious figures. From their few words, I learned that my father respected those people very much. He not only often sent his concubines to them, but his children were also often sent to please them. Moreover, those people would occasionally send boxes of priceless jewels as return gifts. As for other details, I really know nothing."