In the Name of Empress-Chapter 634 - 365: I Must See Her

Undersea City, Seafront Hotel.

This is where the Sea Demon People entertain land-dwelling noble guests.

Unlike other Ocean Races, the Sea Demon People are not xenophobic.

It is said that they once lived on land, but after losing in fierce competition, they had to dive into the sea and eventually became some of the most effective subordinates under the Sea Emperor.

Over billions of years, the Sea Demon People have evolved completely different from their land-dwelling ancestors. They have retained the ability to breathe with lungs like humans, and possess special hidden side gills above their necks. Additionally, their moist skin helps facilitate breathing, allowing them to thrive underwater.

Because they have retained their lungs, they can also live on land, but will often feel very dry.

After several failed attempts to return to the land, they had to accept the way of life of constructing watertight cities underwater.

The undersea city is a small world within the Undersea World, with the entire city built beneath a towering dome. Beneath the dome, giant everlasting pearls illuminate the city, simulating daylight.

Raikkonen stood on the top floor terrace of the Seafront Hotel, admiring this uniquely beautiful undersea city.

Haidi Undersea City is the capital of the Sea Demon People, but outside Petit, there are numerous satellite cities and underwater caves inhabited by low-status Sea Demon People at the peripheries.

Like land-dwelling humans, there is a strict hierarchy within the Sea Demon People.

With a population of just a few million, power is easily concentrated and has been long dominated by a few major families.

The rulers are born from these families, and this has been the case for many years.

Lower-level Sea Demon People can live, but their quality of life is no better than fish.

In the Undersea World, only the undersea city protected by the dome can safely light fires and cook, while Sea Demon People living in caves can only eat raw meat.

This long-term consumption of raw food has resulted in shorter lifespans and lower intelligence.

Between the upper and lower-level Sea Demon People, nearly transparent yet incredibly sturdy sea-dividing dikes and towering walls separate them. 𝘧𝑟𝑒𝑒𝘸𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝓁.𝘤𝘰𝓂

It's not just a metaphor; there is indeed a thick barrier between them.

This is all that Raikkonen has observed and heard after coming to the Undersea City for a week.

Originally filled with anticipation for the beautiful Undersea World, the reality, however, was as cold as the seawater.

He had just turned twenty this year, at the peak of his career, and confidence always inadvertently showed on his face.

Standing on the top floor terrace, he inexplicably recalled the moment when he was selected by Captain Roland to become a Silver Knight.

He was once a tabloid reporter for The Sun, famous for digging up all sorts of rumors, and his nose for information was exceptional.

Had he not been chosen by Captain Roland to join the Imperial Knight Order that day, he would likely have become the top-level journalist and editor.

He couldn't quite tell which life he desired more, but he was very clear that his life changed from that day on.

Following in Roland's footsteps, he witnessed firsthand how Roland grew from being a confidant of the Empress to becoming the Vice Emperor and Prime Minister of the Five Nations.

It's no exaggeration to say that Captain Roland is the most powerful person among all humans, without exception.

Even though there are a few Emperors among the human nations, the person standing at the peak of power is Roland.

Raikkonen's lips curved up slightly. Although Roland now holds countless titles, he still habitually calls Roland "Captain" or "Governor".

This is a way of showing the identity of being a direct disciple.

Just like a student from a certain university, even if their mentor holds high power and authority, they are more inclined to call them "teacher".

This evokes closeness.

The Battle of White Mountain was a watershed for the human world. After the Battle of White Mountain, no one dared to question Sofia's individual combat ability, and Roland's orders were also unquestionable.

But this time he did not fully comply with Roland's order.

Roland instructed him to select capable personnel to go to Haidi Undersea City, and he almost without hesitation chose to go in person.

He knew that this underwater trip was of great significance, so he went personally.

He knew very well that Roland was worried about his safety and didn't want him to go himself.

After all, he was the only son in the family, and Roland dared not risk him.

Thinking of this, Raikkonen couldn't help but sigh. Some people have a natural liking for adventure, and he was one of them.

If he were to work steadily, get married, have children, and live a mundane life, he would rather remain forever young in adventures, embracing death.

He vaguely felt that somewhere along the way, Captain Roland's personality had gradually become a little conservative, losing the edge he had when he personally launched a surprise attack on Helen Mountain and the courage he had when challenging Sofia at White Mountain.

Yet he didn't see this as a problem.

In his position, he should act accordingly; back then, Roland was just a Governor and the strongest combat force on his side, so a surprise attack had to be made personally.

Because manpower was tight, even Empress Sylph had to personally join.

At that time, they didn't have much to gamble with, so they went all in.

In the defense of Helentz Castle, the Light Cavalry led by Raikkonen, coordinated with another cavalry leader, Jes, harassed everywhere, causing the Oden Kingdom's army a great deal of trouble and achieving many battle merits.

Now he is already the Executive Deputy Director of the Imperial Military Intelligence Bureau, becoming one of Director Rupert's most trusted capabilities.

As Rupert gradually became engrossed with his personal strength growth, paying less attention to affairs, he effectively became the de facto intelligence minister of the Empire.

Standing in his position, he indeed shouldn't take action easily, but he still came.

Reflecting on Roland's past, Raikkonen chuckled at himself.

Roland's edge is wearing down, and isn't he the same?

After receiving Roland's order, he even seriously considered who would be suitable to send, but unfortunately, there were too few all-round talents under him who could stand alone.