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The Royal Palace
John stepped nervously yet curiously through the grand entrance of the royal palace, experiencing this magnificent structure up close for the first time in his life. He had imagined that a king in China would be like those monarchs from his past life, buried under mountains of paperwork and overwhelmed with responsibilities. However, upon seeing the Napoleon King in person, he realized how wrong he had been.
It was evident to anyone that this king led an incredibly leisurely and comfortable life. Perhaps this was the significant difference between this world and the one he was familiar with, or perhaps it was a unique phenomenon in Western Europe where nobles practiced a feudal system. Even as a ruler, the actual scope of control and influence he wielded was quite limited. In comparison, the affairs the king dealt with daily were not much more than what John himself managed.
Guided by the Minions, John traversed through lavish corridors until he finally arrived at the back garden of the palace. Although referred to as the back garden, its scale was insignificant compared to the vast and splendid gardens of the Forbidden City; it was merely a small and exquisite garden. At that moment, the esteemed Napoleon King sat comfortably on a finely crafted bench within the garden, gently holding a cup of Fragrant Tea, savoring it while taking in the vibrant blooms surrounding him.
Upon noticing John's arrival, the king immediately set down his teacup, smiled, and waved him over, saying warmly, "Come here, my Divine Knight!"
John did not dare to delay; he hurried forward and respectfully performed a standard greeting to express his reverence for the king. Then, he cautiously took a seat beside him and softly asked, "Your Highness, may I inquire why you summoned me today?"
Seeing this, Napoleon quickly gestured for John to relax and not be overly formal. He then slightly turned his head and gave a knowing glance to an attendant standing nearby. The attendant understood immediately; after bowing respectfully, he slowly turned to leave, leaving only John and the king in the entire garden.
At this moment, John was filled with confusion, completely unsure of what the king intended with this action. However, facing such a powerful ruler, he felt it inappropriate to ask too many questions and could only sit quietly in place, waiting for the king to explain.
"Since it’s just you and me now," Napoleon began without hesitation, "I think it's time we had a serious talk about your true purpose here. But before that, do you know about Kingdom Brawl?"
Hearing Napoleon suddenly mention this unfamiliar term, John couldn't help but be taken aback, displaying a hint of surprise on his face. "Your Majesty," he replied cautiously, "I have heard of Kingdom Brawl before but would appreciate your explanation."
Napoleon took a deep breath and began to explain: "Kingdom Brawl is an event participated by twelve nations on our continent. On the surface, it appears to be just a simple competition; however, in reality, it resembles a brutal war! Every thirty years, various kingdoms become embroiled in this chaotic free-for-all without any rules. It involves fierce individual confrontations as well as large-scale battles between armies."
As Napoleon detailed this event further, John gradually began to understand what Kingdom Brawl truly entailed. It turned out that within this grand melee, individual battles were reserved for legendary warriors at their peak. For someone like John—whose strength was still relatively modest—such high-level combat seemed entirely unrelated to him. However, battles between armies were another matter entirely; this was precisely why Napoleon had recruited John.
"So Your Majesty means you wish for me to lead soldiers into this fierce battle?" John finally realized why he still held value as an ordinary commander in such a world filled with Transcendent powers. He had always believed that possessing enough top-tier experts within his country would ensure stability and prevent chaos. But at this moment, he deeply understood that everything was driven by immense interests compelling nations to engage in such fierce conflicts.
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