However, the ministers still do not understand the purpose behind his current actions.
Van Rexor's strength is undeniable and beyond question.
He was a talent personally trained by the late king, and even Princess Priscilla admired and respected him as a royal knight.
There is another matter, which those who witnessed it dare not mention—recently, a faint black mist has been frequently lingering around Van Rexor.
The heir to the throne glanced at the draft conscription system one last time and signed his name without hesitation.
"Your Highness Vanrexor..."
The old minister sitting opposite the square table seemed to have something to ask His Highness.
He raised his head slightly, a hint of displeasure in his eyes, and said, "Speak."
"Forgive my bluntness, Your Highness, but why are you in such a hurry to expand the Imperial Cavalry? No matter how you look at it, conscripting soldiers at this time is not appropriate."
His point was that Van Rexor's large-scale conscription of troops, given that the king had only recently passed away, would certainly provoke discontent from all sides.
In fact, there had long been rumors in the palace that Van Rexor was plotting to usurp the throne.
Moreover, at this time, Van Rexor had already proclaimed himself king.
The one who offered the advice was an elderly minister with white hair. Van Rexo knew this old man well; he had served the late king for half his life, and the late king had also greatly respected this elder statesman of Valentino. However, the late king's era had already passed.
Van Rexor glanced at him. "My lofty ambitions are none of your business."
The old minister was angry but dared not refute, only cautiously reminding him: "Your Highness, do not forget... the Silver Knights may be unhappy about this."
By this time, the Silver Knights, led by Elphons, had already spread throughout the entire kingdom with their achievements and reputation. Especially after the conquest of the Southern Border, the name of their leader, Elphons, became a household name.
The Silver Knights and the Royal Knights never appear in the same place, and never cooperate in battle. Before the king's death, their relationship was one of mutual restraint. However, both the Silver Knights and the Royal Knights were indeed the backbone of the kingdom's defense.
Van Rexor looked directly at the old minister and said, “You need not worry. The late king has already given an edict to transfer the silver out of the capital and have them stationed at the northern wall, so as not to hinder my great cause.”
"Really...really?"
"Could the late king's will be false?"
The old minister was skeptical. Not only him, but all the ministers in the palace had been suspecting that Van Rexor had devised a series of ruthless schemes to seize the throne.
"Any other questions?"
"I have another question. This is a question that I'm sure all the Imperial Knights want to know as well. Who exactly was that young man who took command of the Imperial Knights that day?"
Van Rexor put down his quill, handed the completed decree to his subordinate, and then slowly and methodically answered the old minister's questions.
"The Fiery Asura"—Van Titeren, a knight and also a martial monk from the East. He is strict with himself for martial arts and his beliefs, making him an invaluable talent for Valentino.
His cultivation level, in every aspect, is unmatched.
Van was a powerful warrior personally selected by Van Rexor, who possessed unfathomable and unique magical martial arts techniques.
He once faced a Western fire dragon alone and with his bare hands, and obtained proof of his strength from the dragon—the Flame Emblem.
Even if the enemy is armed with heavy weapons, they may not be able to defeat Van's bare hands.
Even if the enemy sends another well-trained army, they may not be able to escape his emblem, "Infernal Asura".
Even Elfons, the strongest knight of the Silver Knights, might not be able to fight him to a draw. After all, ice can never defeat fire.
“I see… Your Highness’s strategy is indeed far-sighted. I was truly short-sighted and have no choice but to admire you. If the late King could see Your Highness’s talent, he would be pleased. Under Your Highness’s rule, Valentino will surely live on forever.”
Van Rexor raised the corners of his mouth, showing no displeasure at the praise from his humble subject.
"I need to rest now, you may leave."
After receiving the order, the subject bowed and left the hall.
The royal palace was still brightly lit at this moment, even though it was night. A wisp of black mist slipped past the soldiers' eyes and ears, quietly infiltrated the palace, and lingered behind Van Rexor.
Van Rexor paid no attention to the presence of the black mist and continued with the rest of his business.
"The ruler of a country is certainly very busy!"
Behind him, a voice began to emerge. Van Rexor ignored it and did not turn around.
The black mist gradually revealed a human form. This mysterious visitor resembled a male night emissary from another realm.
Beneath a wide-brimmed hat, he had purple lips and white hair, a face that resembled half-human, half-ghost. He was slender and exuded a strange, demonic aura.
Their clothing was unusual; their jackets and tight pants appeared blurry and dark to the naked eye due to the blessing of the talisman.
Only those known as "necromancers" have this appearance and attire.
The mysterious sorcerer, who had vanished without a trace since the "Rebellion of Shiduwomingbeile," has reappeared today, at this time and place.
"Your Majesty is truly ambitious. Your ambitions certainly don't stop at the lands of the Kingdom of Valentino, do they? Will you really fulfill your promise and give me a piece of territory?"
Van Rexor finally turned to look at him directly. "Of course, that's impossible."
His answer seemed to break his promise, yet it was also ambiguous.
"Are you kidding me, Your Highness?" The necromancer was puzzled and habitually fiddled with the daggers in his hand, their reflected metallic silver light dancing in the air.
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