Chapter 1401: Unable to Contain Himself

The emperor dropped his jaw when he met Johnson. "Do you know what you’re talking about, Johnson?"

"I swear that I have said everything I know honestly." Johnson lowered his head.

"This is a weapon that can literally change how the war is fought." The emperor gasped while looking at the magic weapon. "And you’re saying that even normal people can make this?"

"Yes, Your Majesty. I haven’t tested it yet, but they claim it can be made by normal people. To be sure, I have asked someone to inspect this. According to them, there are only three crucial components in this so-called magic gun.

"The metal itself is ordinary, but the design is quite complex. The second one is a magic circle. It is something that our country, no, our continent is not that familiar with. However, if researched from scratch, it should be possible. It’s not like the familiars that can use this kind of power are that rare. They have just never been explored.

"Last but not least, the crystal for the ena. It is the same crystal that is used in the cloud-repelling device. This is the most important technology, but according to my person, it hasn’t been imbued with something special like the cloud-repelling device.

"So, it might be safe to assume that they’re telling the truth. This weapon can be crafted by ordinary people and be used by non-summoners."

The emperor facepalmed. "I originally thought that those people would be something I could handle, but I was wrong. Say, if their continent could produce something like this, do you think that their strength is higher than ours?"

"Most likely. However, if they have any intention of invading, we can’t be so sure yet. Judging from their reaction, it’s clear that what’s happening on our continent is also happening on their continent. In other words, they have to face the aliens first before going to war with us."

"That’s true. Going to war with us will deplete too much of their energy. As a result, the aliens should be able to overrun them easily, which is why war is not a wise decision." The emperor thought for a moment. "I’m really going to have a headache dealing with these people."

"From what I can see, Nathan is the most abnormal. According to my subordinates, his familiars are all beasts. Their strength is extraordinary, so I’m afraid they’re high-level beasts. I don’t know how high, but it might even be a divine being."

"Well, Nathan is indeed an anomaly. The rest of his team might be strong, but looking at their age, Nathan is an anomaly that surpasses all kinds of genius. We can probably consider him a freak." The emperor scratched the back of his head.

"If that makes it easier for you, yes, Your Majesty."

"What is their demand?" The emperor asked. "I’m sure that kid knows the worth of this magic weapon. So, I don’t know what they want from me. I can’t imagine."

Johnson shook his head helplessly. "He requested a private meeting. Only Your Majesty, I, Nathan, and Evelyn would be present in the room.

"He hasn’t told me much, but it’s related to the Death Society."

The emperor thought for a moment before nodding his head. "Fine by me. I’ll accept the meeting. I want to see what kind of demand they have. Since this is an important matter, when are they going to visit? Never mind, I will clear my schedule tomorrow. Bring them here in the morning."

"Understood." Johnson lowered his head, acknowledging the order.

When Johnson left, the emperor took another look at the magic gun. "It looks like the Death Society is going to be destroyed soon. A freak has appeared on our continent...

"Still, I finally understand why there is a sudden increase in the price of minerals. It must be for this. I guess I have to keep him in check as well."

...

Johnson immediately returned with Evelyn, bringing the news to Nathan.

As expected, the magic weapon’s allure was not something that the emperor could miss. It was simply too much.

After deciding to use his Soul Contract, he could see several possibilities to get what he wanted. This was the possibility that Nathan didn’t want to consider before.

Now that he had become this strong, he realized he might not need to be that worried anymore. After all, there weren’t many people who could kill him anymore.

Now that the emperor had accepted the meeting, Nathan and Evelyn headed straight to the imperial palace.

Since they didn’t know how long the negotiation would last due to the importance of this magic weapon, the emperor set the meeting in the early morning.

He had asked even the two guardians to leave, ensuring no one could hear their conversation.

Nathan sat down next to Evelyn. On the opposite side, Johnson accompanied the emperor. With their current strength, there was a chance for Nathan and Evelyn to kill the emperor. That was why it was hard to set up a private meeting with the emperor.

The only way they could compromise was through Johnson. Johnson was a summoner specialized in defense, so even if they tried to kill the emperor, he might be able to block the first attack. The guardians and other guards outside would immediately storm the room.

Nathan had a clear goal in mind. After discussing with Luna, Vivian, and Evelyn, he knew what he wanted to ask in this meeting.

However, he would never have expected that the emperor would actually be the first one to drop the bomb in their meeting.

The emperor’s face was solemn from the very beginning, his eyes never leaving Nathan’s figure.

The emperor placed both hands on the table as if he wanted to press his might. He opened his mouth. "I finally understand why this pretty lady is so smitten with you, Nathan. If I were a woman, I would probably be the same. Unfortunately, I am a man.

"So, I can only do one thing. Look, the empire has many beautiful women. If you want it, I will marry them to you. I have four beautiful princesses or, if you like, any of the noble daughters, just tell me. How about considering settling down on this continent?"