Chapter 361 King's Decision
Tonight was bound to be a sleepless night.
Larry, the supreme leader of Southwild and one of the Five Great Marshals of the Summer Nation, stood at the pinnacle of power.
He was the war hero of the Summer Nation, a celebrated figure.
He had just reclaimed Southwild without shedding a drop of blood, and the entire nation was still in a state of euphoria.
But then, a scandal broke out, and he instantly became the target of public condemnation.
The internet was flooded with insults.
Everyone was calling Larry a scumbag, a cancer.
"Step down! Step down!" The cries on the internet grew louder and louder.
Aurora Citadel.
This was the residence of the highest official of the Summer Nation, the Summer Nation King.
In the courtyard of the mansion.
The highest official, dressed in a gray suit, was in his fifties, slightly overweight but looking spirited, exuding an aura that was hard to come by.
He sat in a pavilion in the courtyard, quietly sipping coffee.
In front of him stood a middle-aged man.
He was Erik Allen.
The secretary to the Summer Nation King, a highly significant and powerful position.
"Erik, what do you think about this mess?"
Secretary Erik was slightly taken aback and asked, "Your Majesty, which mess are you referring to?"
The Summer Nation King glanced at Erik, took a sip of his coffee, and said, "You know exactly what I mean."
"Your Majesty, are you talking about the allegations against Dragon King Larry? This has already blown up online, and it's too late to contain it."
"And what do you think?" The supreme leader of the Summer Nation looked at Erik.
At that moment, a man hurriedly approached.
He was dressed in a black suit, looking sharp but with a worried expression. He quickly said, "Your Majesty, something serious has happened. Dragon King Larry has been reported, and the prosecutor's office is flooded with complaints. There are protests, and citizens are demanding a thorough investigation of Dragon King Larry. If the allegations are true, they want severe punishment."
He was Alistair.
"How could this happen? He was just appointed Dragon King, and now all this? I can't believe Larry did so many bad things during his tenure, amassed so much wealth, and killed so many people. It's outrageous."
Alistair angrily condemned.
The Summer Nation King sat quietly, sipping his coffee, his expression calm, revealing nothing of his thoughts.
"Alistair, how do you think this should be handled?"
The Summer Nation King asked calmly.
Alistair replied, "Your Majesty, we can't let this slide. Larry's actions have already sparked public outrage. If we don't take action, the people will be dissatisfied, and if other officials follow his example, the Summer Nation will be in chaos."
The Summer Nation King said calmly, "Alright, you will lead a special investigation team to thoroughly investigate Dragon King Larry. No one in the Summer Nation will dare to obstruct you, especially given your position as the commander of the Legion of Flame Surge."
"Your Majesty, rest assured, I will thoroughly investigate this matter. I will head to Sunset City tonight to gather evidence, starting with the Epoch Group. If Larry is indeed the owner, I will shut it down and hold everyone involved accountable."
Alistair promised confidently and then left.
After he left, Secretary Erik asked, "Your Majesty, are we really going to investigate Dragon King Larry?"
The Summer Nation King replied calmly, "If the allegations are true, he deserves the harshest punishment. If it's a setup, the investigation will clear his name."
"Your Majesty, wise as always."
The Summer Nation King waved his hand and said, "Go, hold a press conference tonight to announce the formation of the special investigation team and give the public an explanation."
"Yes, I'll get right on it."
Erik turned and left.
The Summer Nation King took a deep breath.
Thirty years ago, the previous Black Dragon died, leading to a power shift in the Summer Nation, and the Aurora Citadel underwent a major reshuffle.
He had risen to power thirty years ago and had been the Summer Nation King ever since.
Now, he faced a similar crisis.
If he didn't handle it well, his reign would come to an end.
"Shadow."
He called out.
A man in a black robe appeared from a distance, kneeling on one knee.
"Your Majesty."
"Go to Southwild immediately and inform Larry..."
He whispered something in the ear of the kneeling man.
"Yes."
The shadow rose and quickly left, heading to Southwild overnight.
Meanwhile.
Aurora Citadel, the main hall.
The hall was filled with reporters from all over Aurora Citadel.
At the head of the room were some of the top officials of Aurora Citadel.
There was Secretary Erik, Chief Administrator Logan, and Alistair, the commander of the Legion of Flame Surge.
"Secretary, what is the government's stance on the allegations against Black Dragon during his tenure?"
A reporter asked.
Under the gaze of countless cameras, Erik replied loudly, "We will not tolerate corruption. It has been a taboo in the Summer Nation for thousands of years. Many dynasties fell because of corrupt officials. Every era has its share of corruption, and we will punish every corrupt individual."
"Secretary, how will Larry be dealt with?"
Erik firmly stated, "A special investigation team has been formed, led by Alistair, to investigate Black Dragon. If the allegations are true, he will be severely punished."
That night, the entire nation was focused on this matter.
After the press conference, many people applauded.
But many were also worried.
In a villa in Sunset City.
A woman in pajamas sat on the couch, holding a laptop and watching the news.
She was Abigail.
Abigail had learned about Larry's trouble at noon.
She had been following the news closely.
Seeing the press conference, her face grew serious, and she muttered, "What is going on? How did things get so complicated?"
She took out her phone and called Larry.
But Larry's phone went unanswered.
She was very worried.
At the same time, Sue was also anxious.
As the nominal chairman of the Epoch Group, since the news broke, reporters had surrounded the Epoch Group, and many citizens were protesting outside.
She called Larry to ask what to do next.
But no matter how many times she called, she couldn't get through.
Chloe was also worried.
After being sent back to Sunset City, she heard about Larry's trouble.
Having experienced the Southwild incident, she knew someone was targeting Larry.
She also called to inquire but couldn't get through.
Larry's trouble affected countless citizens of the Summer Nation.
At that moment, Larry was in the Black Dragon Mansion in Southwild.
He had seen the press conference.
He knew the Summer Nation King would take such measures to appease the public.
He leaned back on the couch, feeling utterly exhausted, as if he hadn't eaten for days.
Around him stood several people.
Frank, Idris, and the newly appointed Eight Heavenly Dragons.
They all frowned.
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