Defying the Fate of Beheading

Chapter 669 353: Louis Faces His Father-in-Law, The Emperor’s True Form (Seeking Monthly Tickets)

So you tricked your eloping daughter into being completely taken advantage of, huh?Isn't that why fathers-in-law and sons-in-law are said to be one at heart?

Though Louis doesn't have mind reading, he keenly sensed Old Deng's increasing desire to punch him in the face.

Louis immediately stood up straight, turned around and embraced Beatrice:

"Your Majesty, Beatrice is about to ascend the throne, don't you have something to say to her?"

Emperor: ...

This kid is hinting that he can't get hurt right now!

That's right.

Beatrice's ascension ceremony has been confirmed.

It's set to happen a month from now.

By then, even Olivia, who is fighting outside, will need to return to attend her sister's wedding.

Fortunately, there won't be a shortage of people at the ceremony.

By then, Limuru's temporary management authority will be handed over to the head of the Dark Crow Guard.

The primary task of the Dark Crow Guard is to sweep the Ense Empire's coast along the Fallen Star Sea for any surviving members of the Demon Legion.

Handing over power to them at that time would be fine.

Of course, since the time is set, Louis needs to prepare early.

The ascension ceremony is a major event, and as Beatrice's fiancé, Louis will transform from a nominal Prince of the Empire to a real one.

This also means that the highest authority of the empire will be in the hands of the couple.

From then on, he won't be able to affectionately call Beatrice his "fiancée"; he can directly call her his wife.

Of course, just thinking about this scene makes the Emperor a bit angry.

Seeing his precious daughter taken by an outsider like this, he had already anticipated it and reluctantly accepted the fact, but when it actually happens, his feelings are still incredibly complex.

Not to mention, this wretched guy hasn't just taken one precious daughter but has ravaged the entire garden.

Though his clenched fist loosened due to Louis's reminder, he clenched it again as he imagined the scene.

Indeed, he still wants to beat this kid up.

But he can't really hit him.

—Beatrice's day of ascension is also the day this rascal marries his daughter.

News will be announced to the world then, also marking Louis's direct rise to power in the Ense Empire.

By then, as the Prince of the Empire, Louis's control will be suffocating.

Or rather, a prince's power shouldn't be this swollen, but this kid is different.

His situation means Ense's side has to give up more power to restrain him, fearing he might run away.

Not to mention there is no opposition from Beatrice's side.

"Father, the power transition work for next month has already been arranged."

The Emperor nodded and said, "You can handle this part of the matter from now on."

Beatrice snorted lightly, "Father doesn't want to see me in the future? Or doesn't want to give any advice at all?"

The Emperor laughed instead, "It's not about that; mainly, if I intervene by then, are you sure you can balance those powers properly? Aren't you afraid of being sidelined?"

Beatrice replied without hesitation, "How could I be sidelined? Father, Louis hasn't reached the legendary rank yet, but his combat power can already be recognized as a demigod.

Legendary rank isn't a hurdle for him, and once he advances to legendary, his strength will transform.

As for demigod? Also not a problem. When that time comes..."

Beatrice revealed a slightly dangerous smile, "Father, although purely in terms of combat power, I might never defeat you in this lifetime, Louis has the chance to do so.

Everyone knows this in politics and elsewhere. When that time comes, they will also choose to stand by me."

The Emperor was still amused.

How many years has it been since he heard his daughter candidly express her thoughts like this?

Initially, he felt quite pleased, but after hearing it all, he looked at Louis with a half-smile.

Louis coughed and said, "Even if your son-in-law surpasses you one day, he wouldn't possibly do anything to you, right?"

"Not able to do anything, not unwilling, right?" The Emperor squinted, this kid is quite proud.

Louis nodded and earnestly said, "Indeed curious about the strength of the continent's number one, or rather, how can one enjoy the view from the top without climbing the highest mountain?"

"Then I'll give you that chance now. Are you willing to enter the Gate of the Abyss, and experience the front line of battle?"

Louis hesitated for a moment, coughed, and said:

"Now is not the right time, let's wait a bit longer."

"No, no, no, I think now is the perfect time; waiting longer would be less perfect."

Louis began to panic a bit.

What's the meaning of this, Old Deng?

Do you really plan to take me down and bury me on the spot?

The Emperor laughed heartily, and his vibrant voice seemed to shake the entire chamber:

"You can't possibly think I'd want your life, just want our Empire's prince to get a preview of the mess my daughter is about to handle."

Only then did Louis breathe a sigh of relief.

Looking speechlessly at the smiling Beatrice beside him.

His beloved is still waving at him with a small hand.

For a moment, Louis didn't know what to say.

He was sure that Beatrice did it on purpose.

Was it just because she hadn't seen her father for a long time, subconsciously showing a playful nature typical of her age, or had she vaguely sensed something?

Anyway, those words definitely added fuel to the fire.

For a father about to see his daughter get married, her standing unhesitatingly by her husband's side is much like a "blonde punk boy taking my precious daughter away on a ghostly ride".