I've Become the King of Villains in the Game-Chapter 774 - 477 Enduring Torment

The massive disturbance outside the Royal City quickly attracted the attention of countless people.

Residents of the Lower District might not have a clear view, but those living in the Upper City District and Central District, thanks to the high vantage point of Bixie Crost, could clearly overlook the towering hundred-meter-high tree outside the city, lush and swaying with the wind.

They gazed at the majestic tree, occasionally uttering exclamations, and some even bowed their heads in prayer, praising the scene as if it were a miraculous sign. The landscape outside the city had hardly changed for over a decade, yet today, such an enormous tree had abruptly grown; if not for a miracle, no one knew how else to explain it.

In contrast to the public’s astonishment, the atmosphere in the Royal Palace’s meeting hall grew even more oppressive. The Prince’s faction had seemingly held a commanding lead, but the Naturalist Sect’s move was like the howl of a wolf suddenly heard from behind just as a hunter was about to pull the trigger.

This was unmistakably a message, a form of pressure being exerted on the Royal Family.

Dazlert worked to suppress his inner wrath, proposing several insubstantial suggestions with a blank expression, all of which were vetoed by the Moon Church and the Constellation Sect.

The situation, initially five against three, became somewhat stalemated after the interference of the Naturalist Sect. Under the quiet persuasion of Judgment Chief McCollin and Archbishop Terence, the Prince temporarily suspended the sentencing against Noah Silver Dragon, not even discussing the capture plan by the Solar Cross Society anymore, before angrily leaving the meeting.

"Ladies and gentlemen, the meeting is postponed!"

Steward Babayeh said to everyone in a deep voice.

The Sun Church and the Imperial Judgement Group were the first to follow the Prince’s entourage out of the room, soon followed by the upper echelons of the remaining Seven Gods Church.

This urgent meeting had been hastily convened only to end abruptly, leaving the attendees visibly displeased. Yet, the Royal Family still maintained an overwhelming advantage, and almost everyone in attendance knew that the Royals would soon handle the mess outside the city, whether by quelling Lutina or expelling the Lady Elk back to Kellettville Forest, signifying the end of this "imperial power struggle."

Chen Lun was about to rise and leave when Houston next to him tapped two documents in front of him with a finger and said with a smile:

"Jack, you’ve forgotten something."

Chen Lun glanced at them, ignoring the dismissal order and reassignment order on the table. Houston then changed to a more comfortable position, one arm resting on the armrest, and raised the other hand, raising an eyebrow.

"After all, we are colleagues of the Senate, don’t blame me for not giving you a way out... I’ll give you a week to wrap up your arrangements in the Generous Church District, then you can leave the Royal City with dignity and take up your new post in State City."

Chen Lun slowly donned his black hat back on his head, leaned on his Silver Staff, and turned around, calmly speaking:

"I’m actually quite curious, Houston, about you seizing the chance of Speaker Azjiluo’s absence to try and grab the position of head of the Royal City, all just to be a dog for the Prince?"

"That’s a bit harsh, Jack. The Generous Council has indeed earned its esteemed seat among the Seven Gods Church by imperial recognition. Getting closer to the Royal Family is not a bad thing... On the contrary, you seem to have forgotten your duties for the sake of a subordinate, oblivious to the fact that you are dragging the Generous Council towards the abyss. How could the council tolerate your wanton behavior any longer?"

Lightly spoke Houston.

"You should thank us for rescuing you in time and preventing your utter ruin."

After hearing his words, Chen Lun couldn’t help but shake his head and chuckle softly. Houston’s shamelessness was somewhat excessive. Chen Lun looked at him earnestly.

"I really should thank you then, Governing Officer Houston. I’m a man who honors etiquette; rest assured, when I find the time, I’ll surely visit to express my gratitude."

"You’re welcome at any time."

Houston replied with an indifferent smile.

Chen Lun said no more. Without even glancing at the documents on the table again, he left the meeting hall.

His heart was already seething with murderous intent, but he knew it wasn’t the time to strike. Only by completing his supernatural transformation and ascending to a Mythical could he have the means to strike back!

’Houston... and Dazlert...’

Chen Lun paused on the palace steps, drawing a deep breath.

’The Incarnation of Deception has been searching the Dark World for nearly a month but has yet to locate Carmen... Fortunately, last night’s Dream Divination told me that today or tomorrow, there must be a breakthrough!’

With that thought, he stepped down from the stairs with an expressionless face.

However, at that moment, a female steward approached Chen Lun briskly, curtsying before speaking in a low voice:

"Mr. Jack, Princess Anna asked me to tell you she has secured an opportunity for you to visit the Sun Dungeon... but you only have ten minutes, and then you must leave."

Chen Lun was silent for two seconds, then nodded.

"Please convey my thanks to the Princess."

"I will, sir."

The steward seemed to be a trusted person by Princess Anna, and she quickly nodded in agreement. She then produced a golden badge depicting the sun in the shape of a human face and handed it to Chen Lun.

"This is the Princess’s Token; show it to Warden Nunes, and he will understand."

"Thank you."

Chen Lun took out a small pouch containing several Gold Pounds, intending to offer it as thanks, but the female steward declined with a smile.

"Hurry, sir, try to finish the visit before evening."

Seeing this, Chen Lun did not insist, merely nodding slightly before striding away towards the deeper parts of the palace.