Crossover Anime: Starting from Jobless Reincarnation

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Surprisingly, the girl's voice seemed to possess a certain magic, and it actually had a calming effect.

Simply appeasing them isn't enough; you also need to make some grand promises, like how following me will guarantee you no problems and that you'll be able to maintain your power and status in the future.

These are all empty words, and whether they can actually be done is still unknown.

But some people just couldn't resist listening. Even though it was just empty talk, as they listened, they realized that it might not be so bad if it really was as Ariel said.

In fact, so far, only the old king and Darius have died. Although the two were indeed of high rank and great power, the country is not unable to function without them.

On the contrary, Roya's sudden appearance was, strictly speaking, a pleasant surprise.

With one more top-tier fighter, the Kingdom of Asura now has another powerful force to rely on, which is a good thing.

The crowd only believed half of what Ariel said, and some clever nobles were already playing along with her, putting on a charade of obedience and honesty.

Luo Ya took in the expressions of the crowd below, but simply smiled and nodded slightly without saying a word.

After Ariel had finished tidying up everything, the girl felt that she had said everything she needed to say, and turned her gaze to Roya.

This means they're preparing to let Roya finish the job, and that today's matter is over.

Luo Ya nodded, and everyone in the audience breathed a long sigh of relief, their expressions finally relaxing.

'Is it finally over?' That's what everyone was thinking. Everyone wanted to slip away as quickly as possible and return to their own territory.

The feeling of having your life out of your own hands is extremely unpleasant.

However, Luo Ya's next words made everyone's faces freeze.

"Considering the recent harsh winter and heavy snowfall, which has blocked the roads, since you've all come all this way, let's not go back yet," Luo Ya said with a smile, words that sent a chill down everyone's spines.

The old man who had confronted Luo Ya earlier stepped forward. A slightly unpleasant smile appeared on his face. He stroked his somewhat gray beard and said seriously, "I have some things to take care of at home. I need to go back and deal with them as soon as possible. I can't stay here any longer."

Roya didn't speak; he just looked at the old man.

The old man felt a chill run down his spine under the stare. He couldn't help but say coldly, "What, do you even want to control my personal freedom?"

However, Roya simply said, "Do I look like an idiot to you?"

Everyone was silent.

Those who can become sword gods are naturally not fools, but they still harbor a glimmer of hope that Roya will make a mistake.

People make mistakes, and they often fail to consider things thoroughly. For example, right now, these nobles all hope that Roya will just ignore them like a fart.

Being in an unfamiliar place, and with the palace now under Roya's control, staying here would be tantamount to being a hostage.

At this moment, Ariel also understood Roya's meaning: he intended to simply keep all these people as hostages.

The reclaiming of power will not be too smooth. These nobles are not lambs to the slaughter; they are very clever. Once these old guys are allowed back to their territories, and now so much power is to be reclaimed all at once, these guys will definitely unite and cause some trouble.

To avoid such trouble, keeping all the people under control in the palace is the best option.

After all, the nobles and heads of the various territories were all in the capital. As long as they were thinking about their own lives, these people standing in front of Roya knew what to do.

Obedience is the only way to survive. Given the character that Roya just displayed, if there is any trouble in their territory, Roya will kill them first.

The nobleman who understood the situation sighed, a bitter expression on his face. Of course, half the people in the room were just grinning foolishly, looking completely clueless as to what was going on.

The old man gave Luo Ya a deep look, said nothing, and stepped back. The people who had been shouting earlier fell silent.

Roya glanced at Izelti beside him and instructed her, "In that case, Izelti, please arrange a place for them to stay."

Ariel interrupted at this moment, saying, "No need. They each have their own room in the palace. Although the rooms aren't particularly luxurious, everyone has been staying there before."

"Is that so?" Roya nodded, not dwelling on the topic any further. The problem was already mostly resolved. Doing it so decisively would definitely have repercussions. It was quite normal for these nobles to have other ideas.

In response, Luo Ya went all out and simply detained everyone there, revoking the authority to issue the order. Anyone who objected was to be killed.

As for why he didn't use the demon seed to control those people, it was because Roya was afraid that if these people went back, they would outwardly comply but inwardly defy him, appearing respectful on the surface while secretly preparing to unite against Roya.

Moreover, the Demon Seed can only control the life and death of the other party. If you encounter someone who is reckless, the Demon Seed has no way to control them.

After all, if the other party isn't even afraid of death, what else is there to be afraid of?

Roya's demonic seed is also quite special, and it's not all bad. As long as you can accept the drawback of being controlled by Roya and having your life and death entirely in his hands, your strength will be greatly enhanced in an instant, and even your lifespan will be improved.

In a way, this is a good thing. The demon seed controlling that bunch of scum is practically a favor to those old geezers. Roya would rather control a dog than those filthy things.

So the most direct and simple solution is to tie him up in the palace.

Let's see if these guys will cooperate. If they do, we'll bring their families over and put them in the palace. We'll let that nobleman manage the territory. That way, even if they leave, we'll still have to consider our families.

As for whether the other party would have any objections, Luo Ya said that if someone's fist is bigger than his, they can do whatever they want.

Otherwise, you should just sit down properly.

After hearing Roya's words, the eldest and second princes exchanged a glance, both seeing a hint of helplessness and resentment in each other's eyes.

If Luo Ya really lets these guys go back so easily, then there is still room for things to turn around. With their inside help, they might still be able to seize a sliver of hope.

The throne isn't just a dream; if you really want to fight for that chance, you can.

Even if we lose the fight, we can simply flee far away and become heroes again.

The problem is, Roya doesn't give them that chance at all. The young man in front of them is smarter than they imagined. He plans to take advantage of this opportunity to control everyone, take back the power, and then carry out a new round of resource allocation.

To be honest, although this approach is a bit extreme, it is indeed a very good way to handle things.

This will at least reduce a lot of unnecessary trouble.

The nobles present, except for those who were truly as foolish as could be, all understood that this trip to the palace had become extremely dangerous, and they might really die here.

But watching helplessly as the territory accumulated by his ancestors was taken back by the other side always made him feel resentful.

Among the nobles standing in the middle row, some were middle-aged, their fists clenched and their breathing rapid.

This has now touched their fundamental interests, which is tantamount to taking away half of their lives. If the power is taken back, the future of the entire family will inevitably be extremely difficult.

Therefore, they had to do something, even if their strength was very limited, they couldn't make Roya so satisfied.

The nobles all knew that if they pleased the ruler too much, the share they would receive in the end would be quite limited.

The pie is only so big, and the power is only so much. If the rulers want it all, what are the nobles supposed to do?

Open your eyes and look?

Therefore, in many cases, the rulers and nobles were in a state of balance of power, with a constraint between them.

But now, it's clear that this constraint is about to be broken.

This cannot continue. Almost all the nobles know this. Now is the best time to raise objections. If they don't, it will be too late. By then, they will truly be fish on a chopping board, at the mercy of others.

Finally, following the old man, a middle-aged man stepped forward expressionlessly. His tone was humble, and his expression remained unchanged. He asked only one question: "Will our territory be reclaimed?"

This statement almost laid bare the potential problems at hand. It was a question that all the nobles were worried about. Upon hearing this question, the nobles present pricked up their ears and listened carefully to see what Roya had to say.

Luo Ya was straightforward and gave a very concise answer.

"It will be taken back."

A murmur rippled through the crowd, many wearing expressions of "I knew it!" Some of the more obtuse nobles finally realized why everyone had been wearing such somber expressions.

Ariel sighed, nudged Roya's clothes, and said somewhat speechlessly, "You shouldn't be so direct. You clearly had the good idea of ​​keeping these nobles here, but now you're being so blunt. Don't you understand the consequences?"

Often, speculation remains just speculation. Until the actual action is taken, people will still harbor wishful thinking. And those who are wishful thinking will not choose to fight to the death as long as they can see a glimmer of hope.

Intelligent people are ultimately a minority, and those who are both intelligent and decisive are an even smaller minority.

Even those who have seen through the situation can only feel powerless at this moment, but Roya's actions clearly indicate that he intends to target them. The current situation is that any normal person should choose to resist.

Roya shrugged. Ariel's concerns were indeed reasonable. Perhaps in Ariel's eyes, what she had done was an extremely confusing act.

To prevent the meeting from becoming too noisy, Luo Ya coughed a few times, and the noise in the room instantly quieted down.

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The nobles and ministers all stared at Luo Ya, wanting to see what else he had to say.

Without wasting any words, Luo Ya waited until everyone quieted down before speaking directly: "This is only temporary, to avoid any unforeseen circumstances. The power is only temporarily returned to Her Majesty the Queen's hands."

"We won't directly strip you of your fiefdoms. Those of you standing here have ancestors who made great contributions. Your current titles were earned through the hard work and sweat of your forefathers. I am also a nobleman. I will not confiscate your titles or anything like that. No way."

The middle-aged man who had spoken earlier asked again, "You've taken all that power back, how do I know you won't give it back to us later?"

This is also the point that all nobles are most worried about.

It's important to understand that you can only take half of what a ruler says at face value, and even the half you do take is less than 30% credible.

Anyone can write a written agreement, let alone this one which is just a verbal promise without any guarantee. Who knows if the power they hold has just been taken away, and their head will roll on the ground the next moment?

Therefore, they did not actually believe what Roya said.

The middle-aged man pressed on, "What if you hadn't kept your promise back then?"

The middle-aged man stared intently into the young man's pale golden pupils. Although he was somewhat afraid of the young man in front of him, he knew that when it was time to stand up, he had to. If he didn't stand up this time, he would never have the chance to do so again.

Luo Ya remained remarkably calm in the face of the middle-aged man's question.

Roya simply countered with a question: "Can't trust me? Then do you have any other choice?"

The middle-aged man's lips twitched. Even he was losing his temper. Although his voice remained humble, it carried a hint of anger. He said, "This is not the attitude to solve the problem. We need a common solution, a solution that can resolve the problem smoothly. You, no, Your Majesty, must give me a suitable solution so that the kingdom will not descend into chaos."

Upon hearing this, Luo Ya fell into deep thought.

Actually, what the middle-aged man said made some sense, but right now it's not that having sense means it's useful. Given the nobles' current attitude, he didn't believe they would stop causing trouble if given a chance to calm down.