When Luke and Agatha met at Tulip Manor, important decrees were announced from the Imperial Palace...

All properties associated with Tedega Hill are subject to investigation by the Imperial Secret Service.

Summon the Celtic Duke to the imperial capital to discuss how to avoid border conflicts.

Send envoys to visit various countries.

All vacations for all military and civil servants in the empire were cancelled.

The eldest prince Fania Augustine toured the south on behalf of the emperor to inspect the water conservancy and farming conditions in the southern provinces.

The second prince, Alec Augustine, toured the west on behalf of the emperor to supervise the military operations to suppress bandits in the west.

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Factories around the imperial capital received large military orders.

The third-level legions from all over the empire were sent to the northern border to reinforce, and the elite legions in the north were drawn to mobilize troops to the south.

The Imperial Bank issues state bonds.

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Appoint Meteorite as the acting governor of Nutao City, and temporarily command the Nutao City Imperial Navy.

Grant Meteorite the title of Royal Knight, with a golden shield and ribbon.

He was awarded the title of Lord Meteor, and will be conferred another title upon Princess Daier when she returns to the palace.

Reward: 5 million Reichsmarks.

10 royal horses.

1 carriage drawn by four horses.

A set of Glorious Royal Knight Armor.

A royal manor

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The empire after the rain was shaking constantly due to the orders constantly coming from the palace. Streets, squares, taverns, shops, office buildings, factories... all places swept by these news waves were so quiet that it seemed as if time had stood still.

It’s so sudden!

Many people had anticipated the coming of this war, but no one had expected it to happen today. There was no sign, as if the emperor woke up today and made a decision that no one expected.

Even newspapers, which are known for their well-informed information, were overwhelmed by these reports. The newspapers sold today became waste paper for wiping ass in the blink of an eye. The newspapers could only send out all their reporters and collect detailed news through all their connections.

There was a group of reporters outside No. 236 Tongsangshu Avenue.

They all noticed a new plaque hanging outside the house's iron gate.

"Imperial Secret Service Secret Service Division Six"

Four uniformed Imperial agents stood guard outside, knives slung across their backs.

This scene frightened many reporters and they dared not approach.

The Secret Intelligence Bureau is already a place that people shudder at the mention of, and the Secret Intelligence Bureau's Special Branch is a place that is easy to get into but difficult to get out of.

However, the Emperor of the Empire's sudden canonization and reward of Meteorite at this time must have a deeper purpose behind it. After all, everyone saw what happened to Meteorite when she first came to the imperial capital, and now His Majesty is simply giving Princess Daier a part of her dowry in advance.

The eldest princess also set up the Imperial Secret Service's special office here.

The meteorite is about to fly into the sky!

Several reporters bravely stepped forward to request a briefing, hoping to interview the Acting Governor of Meteor. A seemingly fierce imperial spy entered the briefing room, but what came out was a sturdy man with mechanical arms.

"Everyone, disperse! Don't you see where we are? Our governor is busy and has no time to see you. Don't gather here. A car may come out and hit you to death, and we will have to clean up the mess!"

Pisco had a ferocious face to begin with, and when his hands collided, sparks flew, immediately scaring the people surrounding outside and making them retreat.

But a young man in a felt hat and an ill-fitting jacket approached tremblingly.

"Sir, I am...I am a friend of Miss Kylena."

Pisco wanted to punch the young man, but his fist stopped when it reached him. The wind from his fist blew off the young man's hat, and he was so scared that he hugged his head and closed his eyes, thinking he was going to die here.

“Do you know Kylena?”

Pisco's tone suddenly changed.

When he was in the Cape District Police Station in Nutao City, he and Xuelai would solve cases outside, and Kylena would help them write reports when they came back. Although Pisco was simple-minded, he still respected Kylena.

Now Kalina is the personal secretary of the Meteorite Governor and her friend, so she certainly cannot be treated the same as other people.

The young man opened his eyes and saw Pisco's change of attitude and immediately said, "My father used to be Miss Kylena's gardener. I grew up with Miss Kylena. But Miss Kylena's family suddenly encountered an accident... We haven't seen each other for many years.

My name is Johnny Norton, the son of Miljan Norton. Tell Miss Kalina that she must know me. "

Pisco looked Johnny up and down. "Wait here!"

Pisco turned and left, and instructed the guards to drive the people outside away.

The guards began to chase people away, and the surrounding reporters had no choice but to retreat, making Johnny, who stayed behind, more conspicuous.

But the reporters did not go far, they stood far away on the other side of the road to see if the newbie could get in.

Johnny picked up his hat from the ground, dusted it off and put it back on. He checked the pen and notebook in his pocket, feeling both excited and scared about whether he could see the meteor.

If I could interview Yunxing, even if I only asked one question, I would be taken seriously by the editor-in-chief, get better treatment, a better salary, and a desk of my own.

No need to serve tea and water or do chores for others all day long.

I don't know if Miss Kylena still recognizes me. I haven't seen her since that incident. I only know that her parents are dead and she went to the City of Raging Waves...

Johnny waited anxiously.

If the newspaper hadn't sent everyone out, I would never have had this opportunity.

After a while, Pisco came out.

"Boy, you're lucky. My governor accepted your interview. Remember to thank Miss Kylena."

"Really?" Johnny exclaimed in disbelief.

He originally wanted to meet Kylena first, and then indirectly ask if he could interview the Acting Governor of Meteorite, but he didn't expect to be able to meet Meteorite directly.

"Of course it's true! Come meet Kylena first. She will teach you the etiquette of meeting my governor. Call him governor, but remove the word 'acting'. Don't make my governor unhappy, or I'll smash your head."

"Yes, yes, yes..."

Johnny answered apprehensively, then glanced at the reporters across from him and followed Pisco into the door.

Luke was in front of the mirror in the room, trying on the Glorious Royal Knight Armor he had just received. This set of armor was more decorative than defensive, and after taking apart all the fancy components... Luke actually didn't know how to put it on.

Xuelai was called to help, but Xuelai, who had been a soldier, didn't know how to assemble some of the parts.

Helpless Luke had to call for sandpaper.

As a mechanical modification engineer, although Sandpaper also saw the Glory Royal Knight Armor for the first time, her professional vision allowed her to quickly understand the structure of this armor.

When the armor was put on, the built-in alchemy formula automatically activated to adapt, tighten, and then lock. Luke moved his body and felt like he was wearing a thicker piece of clothing. Except for being heavier, it did not affect his flexibility.

Moreover, as the ceremonial armor of high-ranking royal knights, the Glorious Royal Knight Armor is indeed gorgeous, perfectly displaying the royal style and the majesty of the knights.

We have to admit that although the Golden Shield Empire is a little old, the art it has produced far exceeds those of new countries in terms of tension and rendering power.

That damn sense of honor even made Luke feel the urge to be loyal to the empire.

Impulse is the devil, impulse is the devil.

Luke overcame the infectious appeal of the armor's appearance, posed in front of the mirror, and then let Xuelai and Sandpaper help him take it off.

He then changed into the governor's uniform that came with the letter of appointment as acting governor-general, and put on the golden shield and ribbon bestowed by the emperor.

To be honest, Luke was really surprised that Emperor Augustine appointed him as the acting governor of Raging Waves City. This was almost like an official endorsement of his current power and status in Raging Waves City, and it was officially recognized by the Empire.

He even gave him military power.

Luke now controls politics, economy, and the military, and has become a high-ranking official who controls important cities in the empire.

What Emperor Augustine gave was not too little, and Luke had to admire his courage.

At the same time, we also understand Augustine’s intentions and future follow-up actions.

"Acting Governor"

Good use.

While the empire concentrates on dealing with the south and the west, it can stabilize the heart of the empire and let Nutao City play a good role in logistics and provide money and supplies for the war.

It also leaves a way out for the end of the war in the future.

Although the acting governor nominally has the military power of the Imperial Navy stationed in Nutao City, in reality, outsiders cannot interfere with this army. Luke can only use the Nutao City Navy to fight foreign wars, but it is not effective for internal wars.

The remaining political and economic affairs were originally in Luke's hands, and Emperor Augustine was just doing him a favor. The establishment of the governorship in Nutao City has become a fait accompli. If the acting governor is disobedient in the future, he can be removed and another governor can be appointed.

Once the empire has dealt with the hereditary nobles and then turned back to deal with the City of Rage, it will have the legal support to take back the city under its direct jurisdiction.

Augustine the Great wanted to accomplish a great feat that no previous emperor had accomplished, to push the imperial power to its peak and ensure that there would be no more disobedient places within the empire.

Of course, Emperor Augustine knew that Luke could understand his intentions. He hoped that Luke could understand the current situation and submit to him so that he could become the real governor of Fury City and find Dale to marry the princess.

Become a member of the Imperial Family.

Facing an emperor like Augustine, Luke still had some awe. But... lifespan was the emperor's biggest enemy. Now the civil war in the empire was about to start, and he had to face the court struggles that would only become more intense, as well as the increasing pressure on the northern border over time.

I don’t know if he can live to the age he should have.

When he dies, who can support the collapsing empire?

“Governor!” Kylena walked in: “Johnny Norton, a reporter from St. Lun Daily, is waiting outside. He hopes to do an exclusive interview with you.”

Luke walked to the desk and sat down, then said to Kylena, “Let him in.”

"Yes, Governor."

Kylena brought Johnny in, and finally whispered some precautions.

Johnny had never seen such a high-ranking official before. He had only shown courage for a moment outside just now, but now his legs were shaking with fear.

Standing at the door, Johnny saluted Luke: "Respected Governor of Raging Waves City, Glory Royal Knight, Senator of the Upper Council of Raging Waves City, Chief Inspector of the Secret Service Bureau of Raging Waves City, and Director of the Secret Service Department of the Secret Service Bureau, Sir Meteorite.

I'm Johnny Norton, a reporter for the St. Len Daily News, and thank you for meeting me.

..."

Johnny was so nervous that he stuttered and even forgot the words.

Luke said, “Okay! I don’t know what Kylena taught you, just forget it all.

I accepted your interview because Kylena fought for you, and I also wanted to express my respect for His Majesty and my greetings to the residents of the Imperial Capital through your newspaper.

You can ask whatever questions you want, and I will answer them if I can.

sit……

Kylena, pour Johnny a cup of coffee, he is too nervous. "

Luke was interviewed by Johnny and gave a detailed explanation of what happened in Raging Waves City to people from all walks of life in the imperial capital through his own mouth as the leader.

In the past, the new nobles of Fury City were the ones who passed on information to the imperial capital, and what they said was definitely biased. Based on Dale's previous impression of Luke, we know what kind of person those new nobles described Luke as.

In addition, because of his background in the Secret Service, many people regard Luke as a "devil" disguised as a human.

When he was in Raging Waves City, Luke didn't care what the imperial capital thought of him. But now he had to do some public relations for his image. Even if he couldn't change the inherent impression of most people, it would be good to eliminate some people's rejection of him.

Luke was never a serious person. During the conversation, Johnny quickly forgot his nervousness and devoted himself to this rare interview.

When Luke began to officially face Saint Lun City, Qingkong came to a laboratory alone after finishing a esoteric arts class.

She first used magic to close the door, and then opened the barrier to complete the closure of the entire space.

With a flick of his finger, a crack appeared in the air and a mouse flew out.

The mouse was Dark Night. She was about to run to the corner after landing, but a glass cup accurately covered her. The outer layer of the glass cup was shining with magical floating patterns. Dark Night repeatedly hit the glass wall to no avail and had to stay still.

Qingkong placed the glass containing Dark Night on the table and began to prepare the experimental tools.

Dark Night pleaded inside the glass: "Ms. Clear Sky, I am Princess Dale's knight, and it is my duty to protect her."

Qingkong put a bunch of tools on the table and said to Anye, "Playing with pets in class is a violation of class discipline. Don't think I can't see you passing notes between students. That's not protecting the princess.

She is not a princess here either, but an ordinary student named Jasmine.

Confiscating you is a punishment for Molixiang, and accompanying me in the experiment is a punishment for you."

Dark Night curled up, facing Qingkong who was staring at her, she had a helpless expression. It was obvious that Qingkong had captured her for experiments more than once under various pretexts, and the experiments were not pleasant.

"Ms. Qingkong, please let me go."

"Let you go? That won't do... I've prepared an experiment partner for you this time, let's get to know each other."

Qingkong put a cage on the table with a black cat inside.

When the black cat saw Dark Night, he actually smiled: "My name is Sheriff, what's your name?"