Game World: I Can Share Talents

Chapter 355 - 5: I Am Not the Prime Minister, but the Regent

Duke Qinghui said confidently, taking hold of Reiya and Mivana’s small hands.

’Tier inflation will likely be rampant in this era of strife, but no matter what, as long as some cheater with a Celestial Blessing doesn’t show up... or even if they do, the three of us, with our Tier T0 Talents, will always remain in the top echelon of power!’

In any case, Westheid had become addicted to the feeling of working together and steamrolling everything in their path. No matter what kind of enemy they faced, as long as he called on his companions, victory was certain. This was the overwhelming power of pure, ridiculously high stats!

However, Xavier’s expression suddenly turned grim. After a moment of silence, he said with some difficulty:

"My apologies, but there is one more thing I must inform you of. Her Highness Reiya and Miss Mivana cannot accompany you into the Land of Rhythm."

The moment he finished speaking, Xavier felt several sharp gazes land on him.

Being scrutinized by two Tier T0 Legendary Powerhouses, the Elf Execution Officer felt an immense pressure, a tangible weight pressing down on his head, causing his heart to stop for a moment.

Westheid’s eyes narrowed, and his tone turned hostile.

"Xavier, why?"

The Elf Execution Officer braced himself and explained:

"As the Princess of the Imperial family, it would be too sensitive for Her Highness Reiya to step into the central conflict of the Royal Court. At the very least, the Royal Court does not wish to become too entangled with the Imperial family. As we are both Realms of Order, this involves matters of sovereignty. Please understand."

The Silver-haired Princess raised an eyebrow. "In that case, it seems I really shouldn’t go along?"

The Wolf-eared Maiden tilted her head and asked:

"What about me? I am West’s blade. I am supposed to participate in all of West’s battles, and my identity shouldn’t be sensitive, right?"

Xavier was starting to break out in a cold sweat. "This... The Beastman Race has never existed in the Land of Rhythm. If you were to enter the Royal Court, it would place a considerable burden on the... ensemble, which is still somewhat intact..."

’What a bullshit excuse! He talks as if the Land of Rhythm’s ensemble is still holding together. Hasn’t it already been torn to shreds by the Demons?’

Westheid and Reiya exchanged a look, and they tacitly understood the answer in each other’s eyes.

’So many reasons, all of them just excuses. The real reason is that they’re wary of outsiders who are too powerful.’

Westheid, Reiya, and Mivana had long since made a name for themselves during the massive expedition. Led by Duke Qinghui, they were known as the "triumvirate," and each possessed power far exceeding that of an ordinary Legendary Celestial Rank. The Thousand Laws Royal Court was clearly aware of this.

’If all three of them were allowed into the Royal Court, they’d have to consider the problem of it being easier to invite a god than to send one away. Did the Thousand Laws Royal Court have deep enough foundations to handle it? If a conflict arose, how would they deal with it? These were all things they had to consider.’

But Westheid was not happy. Not happy at all.

’They suspect me just like that? Although, to be fair, I do have ill intentions. They’re not wrong to be suspicious.’

’But that’s not the point! The point is, innocent until proven guilty! I haven’t even done anything yet, and they’re treating me like a thief. That’s going a bit too far!’

Westheid’s eyes narrowed slightly. He said:

"Is the Wind Law Queen so unwelcoming? It must have been difficult for her, having to hold her nose while extending the invitation."

The Elf Execution Officer heard the sarcasm in Westheid’s voice and quickly said:

"No! Her Majesty the Queen welcomes you warmly, Duke Qinghui. However, this was an order from the Grand Law Officer, Eilvette. That lord... is very thorough in his considerations and rather cautious."

’Grand Law Officer Eilvette?’

Westheid fell into thought upon hearing the name.

Even though he knew all the details of *Poem of Destiny* like the back of his hand, there were still things he didn’t know if they hadn’t been revealed in it. The internal state of the Thousand Laws Royal Court happened to be one such thing. His familiarity with this country was far less than with places like the Country of Yonglan or the Radiant Holy Tree Empire.

Fortunately, Westheid did know what a Grand Law Officer was.

The high priest who maintained and defended the Thousand Laws Ceremony, the commander of the Royal Court’s armed forces, and the prime minister of courtly affairs.

If the Wind Law Queen was Emperor Qianlu’s chosen ruler and representative in the Mortal World, then the Grand Law Officer was her chief minister, second only to her in power.

’No... looking at the current situation, it’s probably more than just that.’

’After all, the Divine Ancestor would no longer be issuing commands to the Mortal World, and the current Wind Law Queen was so young. In such special times, it would be hard for someone not to usurp her authority.’

"In the Royal Court right now, is the Grand Law Officer the one calling the shots?"

Westheid’s casual question made Xavier’s brow twitch violently. The refined elf’s lips trembled as he hastily shook his head.

"Duke Qinghui! We, the subjects of the Royal Court, are naturally loyal to the Queen! It’s just that Her Majesty is young, so Sir Eilvette is merely helping to shoulder her burdens."

’I see, I see. So he’s not the prime minister, he’s the *regent*.’

It would have been better if Xavier hadn’t explained. With his explanation, Westheid understood everything completely.

In the Thousand Laws Royal Court, where mutual attacks were forbidden, political struggles and court intrigues were the best ways to resolve conflicts. For the Elves of the Royal Court, this had already become instinct. When Emperor Qianlu still watched over the mortal realm, all such struggles could be kept in check.

’But now... it was clear the power structure had spun out of control amidst the successive upheavals. The Wind Law Queen, who should have been the master of the Royal Court, no longer had much say. She had been turned into a figurehead by the Grand Law Officer.’

’This... this is just perfect! The Royal Court needs a variable, and I am that variable!’

Westheid thought for a moment, then sighed. "You want our help to quell the turmoil in the Royal Court, yet you’re wary of us. That’s a bit much."

The Elf Execution Officer knew they were in the wrong and didn’t dare say more. After a long pause, he said slowly:

"Please understand. We just need some time to build trust. It’s not personal against the two of them. If the state of the war changes later, we can certainly invite them to the Land of Rhythm."

’Leaving an escape route again! Always leaving an escape route!’

"In that case, I have a demand of my own."

Westheid said, "I can lead the reinforcements alone, but on one condition. We are not coming as mercenaries, but as allies providing aid. In other words, we need to forge an alliance. Both parties of the alliance will be obligated to help each other. If one party is in trouble, the other must provide its full support."

"My apologies, but just as the Thousand Laws Royal Court is suspicious of the outside world after being isolated for so long, we cannot fully trust a Royal Court we have never had contact with before."

’So he wants us to owe him a favor?’

Xavier clicked his tongue inwardly. The Royal Court had offered such a generous reward precisely because they wanted to solve the problem with simple wealth and resources. Once a debt of favor was involved, things would become much more complicated.

But as he met Westheid’s calm, deep violet eyes, Xavier knew he had no grounds to refuse. After all, they were the ones begging for help.

"...The matter of an alliance is outside the scope of my authority. I cannot make the decision myself. I need to report back to the Royal Court and await a reply."

"Mm. In that case, I will stay in the Yuanshi Territory for the time being and await your good news. As soon as the alliance is signed, I will set off immediately."

Saying this, Westheid stood up, ending their brief yet profound first conversation.

Seeing this, Xavier also stood and bowed, then immediately turned and left, hurrying back to report to the Royal Court. Given the distance between Yuanxi Palace and the Thousand Laws Royal Court, a definitive answer would arrive in two days at the latest.

"So, are we really going to be separated? I don’t want to be apart from West."

Mivana pouted, dissatisfied, and hugged Westheid’s arm as she spoke.

Westheid laughed. "I don’t want to either. Don’t worry, this is only temporary. Once I’ve established a foothold in the Thousand Laws Royal Court, we can naturally reunite."

"Duke Qinghui."

Just as Westheid was patting Mivana’s head, fondly toying with her fluffy beast ears, a voice came from the side.

The charmingly beautiful Yuanxi Palace was seen brushing her elegant hair away from her ear, smiling at Westheid.

"Since you’ve finished your official business for now, could you spare some time for me? Aside from the matter of the Thousand Laws Royal Court, don’t forget that I also extended an invitation to you."