All Chapters of The Emperor : Chapter 71
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Chapter 71
Kennedy nodded firmly. “Yes. Christopher is dangerous. If we misjudge him even once, we could all be erased.” Razen’s eyes narrowed, uncertainty flickering across his face. Even now, Christopher’s true identity remained unclear. Everything about him felt wrapped in fog. On the surface, he was merely the Lancaster family’s son-in-law—a former vagrant with no background worth mentioning. Yet whispers told a different story. Some claimed he had ties to General Alaric Stroud, a figure so untouchable that even nations tread carefully around him. Truth and rumor tangled together, making it impossible to tell where one ended and the other began. The room erupted into heated discussion. “Christopher? I’ve heard of him—just a live-in husband from the Lancaster family.” “But didn’t he spend fifty million to rent an entire estate not long ago? That shook the whole city.” “Who would’ve thought he’d turn his blade toward the underworld?” “We can’t wait this out. If we hesitate, we’
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Christopher didn’t even flinch. He said calmly, “Leon, I’ll leave the cleanup to you.” Leon lowered his head. “As you command, my lord.” He raised his hand sharply. “Advance.” The thirty Knights moved at once. They spread out in precise formations, footsteps measured, timing flawless. Though surrounded by thousands, none of them showed even a trace of hesitation. Fear did not exist in their eyes. Christopher didn’t spare the battlefield another glance. He retrieved a bottle of bourbon, twisted the cap, and took a slow drink, savoring the burn as if enjoying a quiet evening. Behind him, chaos erupted. Leon and the Knights struck like incarnations of judgment—fast, ruthless, and absolute. Any gangster who tried to draw a weapon was subdued before he could react. Those who rushed forward were intercepted instantly. There was no disorder. No wasted movement. The Knights avoided reckless brawls, neutralizing threats with efficiency honed through years of combat. Aga
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One month later, Christopher and Anna’s wedding finally arrived. The venue was none other than Lisle City’s largest stadium, a place capable of holding over a hundred thousand people. A month earlier, Christopher had proposed to Anna and made a promise—to invite everyone in Lisle City to witness their union. On the wedding day, the crowd exceeded every historical record the stadium had ever seen. Outside the venue, a massive LCD screen had been set up in the central square so that even those unable to enter could witness the ceremony. From nobles to ordinary citizens, the entire city paused for this single moment. The grand wedding officially commenced. All eyes were fixed on the giant screen, hearts pounding in anticipation. Suddenly, fireworks erupted across the night sky, illuminating the city in dazzling colors. In the next instant, Christopher and Anna appeared on the screen. “The bride is breathtaking!” “What a handsome groom!” Christopher held Anna’s hand as t
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At C&A Group in Lisle City. Inside the CEO’s office, Christopher sat casually on the sofa, watching Anna work at her desk. Documents were neatly stacked beside her laptop, while her fingers moved swiftly across the keyboard. After a moment, he spoke with a soft smile. “Darling, you’re the president of the group now. Why don’t you delegate some of this work? You don’t have to exhaust yourself like this.” Anna paused, rubbing her temples lightly. “I want to,” she admitted, “but the company is still in its early stage. Too many key decisions need my personal approval.” Ever since their honeymoon ended, Anna had thrown herself entirely into work. Christopher often visited her office, sometimes chatting, sometimes just sitting quietly beside her. If Anna ever asked, Christopher could manage the entire C&A Group effortlessly. After all, under his command, the multinational giants of the Round Table ran like precision machines. Compared to that, C&A was nothing more than a warm
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Christopher said nothing. He only glanced at Leon. Leon raised his hand slightly. “Go.” In an instant, thirty figures surged forward. The Knights collided with the hundred elite bodyguards like a steel wave crashing into sand. The clash was brief. Three minutes later, the thirty Knights returned to Christopher’s side, their expressions calm and indifferent—precise, disciplined, and utterly unshaken. The road had fallen silent. The Lancaster family’s elite forces lay scattered across the ground, defeated beyond recovery. Sebastien stood frozen, his mind blank. These were the Lancaster family’s most carefully trained armed forces—men he had trusted absolutely. Yet they had been crushed in mere minutes. This loss was devastating. His eyes turned red as he glared at Christopher and screamed, “Christopher!” Christopher shook his head lightly, a trace of disdain in his smile. “Too weak. They didn’t even last long enough to be entertaining.” Sebastien’s confid
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Hearing this, Lid snatched the box from the butler and tore it open. What he saw inside made his entire body go rigid. It was Sebastien's head. His face was pale, his eyes frozen wide in terror—as if the final thing he had seen before death had been something beyond comprehension. For a moment, Lid couldn’t breathe. Then his hands began to tremble violently. The box slipped from his grasp and hit the floor with a dull thud. He collapsed to his knees. “Ahhh—! My son!” His anguished cry echoed through the hall, raw and broken. Reginald sank heavily into a chair, his mind spinning. “How… how could this happen?” he muttered hoarsely. “Sebastien took over a hundred elite guards to Lisle City… How did it end like this?” Suddenly, he shot to his feet, fury and disbelief mixing in his eyes. “Where is Kael Virex? Where is the guard unit?” The butler lowered his head, voice shaking. “Sir… our people discovered a dozen abandoned SUVs near the Lisle City border. But
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“Kill him!” There was no hesitation. Hundreds of men surged forward like a tidal wave. No command was needed on Christopher’s side. The thirty knights moved instantly. They burst out like wolves descending upon sheep. Chaos erupted. Steel flashed. Bodies fell. Cries of pain filled the hall. Even the armed guards were eliminated before they could react—silent sniper shots echoed from the shadows, precise and merciless. Reginald and Lid’s expressions turned ashen. They had believed numbers meant power. They were wrong. How could ordinary men stand against the elite Knights of the Round Table? In less than ten minutes, the hall was silent. Hundreds of Lancaster guards lay sprawled across the marble floor, blood pooling beneath them. The metallic scent filled the air. Christopher calmly lit a cigarette. The flame flickered against his indifferent face. He took a slow drag and exhaled a thin ring of smoke. Under the dim lights, he looked less like a man— —and
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“We’re too late again. Reginald and his entire family have been killed.” The young woman frowned as her gaze swept over the bodies scattered across the ground. The elder beside her slowly shook his head. “It’s still unclear who did this. But judging from the wounds, each of them was taken down with a single strike. The killer is certainly no ordinary person.” They were from the Lancaster family headquarters. Not long ago, they had been on a mission at sea when they received a distress signal from the branch family. They immediately diverted and flew in—but even at full speed, they had arrived too late. The young woman remained silent for a moment before speaking again. “Mr. Valerian,” she said calmly, “investigate this thoroughly. We must find the one responsible. Reginald carried the Lancaster name. He cannot be erased without consequence.” The elder bowed slightly. “Yes, my lady. I will uncover the truth.” The next day, news of the Lancaster family massacre swept through the
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At C&A Group in Lisle City.After a high-level board meeting, C&A officially decided to enter Aurethia City. As CEO, Anna personally led an advance team to take over the Lancaster Group’s assets there.On the highway from Lisle City to Aurethia City, several black luxury cars sped forward in formation.Inside the lead vehicle, Christopher drove calmly.Anna glanced at him, her fingers lightly clasped together.“Honey… do you think everything will go smoothly this time in Aurethia City?”Christopher smiled faintly, his eyes steady on the road.“With me by your side, nothing will go wrong.”Anna nodded, though a trace of worry lingered in her eyes.“I hope so.”Christopher reached out briefly and squeezed her hand.“If any problem arises, I’ll handle it personally. Just focus on your work, okay?”Anna looked out the window at the passing skyline, feeling her anxiety ease slightly.Meanwhile, in Aurethia City.Inside the Lancaster Group’s branch headquarters, Alaric Thornwell, the newly
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Alaric bowed his head slightly before speaking, choosing his words with care. “Miss Lancaster, although Gerald’s branch in Lisle City collapsed years ago, I’ve heard his eldest son, Howard, managed to rebuild it. If they’ve learned of Reginald’s misfortune, they may see this as… an opening.” In Alaric’s view, the timing was far too convenient. With Reginald’s line extinguished, the Lancaster Group in Aurethia City stood vulnerable—leaderless, valuable, and exposed. It was exactly the kind of prize an ambitious branch family might attempt to seize. Mr. Black gave a cold, dismissive laugh. “A minor branch sniffing around for scraps. Why disturb my lady over something so trivial? Have security remove them.” Seraphina’s lips curved faintly, though her eyes remained cool. So the Lisle branch believes it can stretch its hand toward headquarters’ assets? How naïve. She rose gracefully from her seat, smoothing the crease of her sleeve. “No,” she said lightly. “Let’s have a look. I