As Matiou Oberstein fell from his warhorse, his fate unknown.
The hearts of the others naturally crumbled.
Even if they had the heart to resist, no one dared to confront the "Hero" head-on.
Nero's cruelty was deeply ingrained in people's minds because of her strength.
Ning Cuo finally let out a long sigh of relief and looked at the serious-faced Toller.
"We managed to get through it."
He closed his eyes, his back covered in cold sweat.
The moment Nero stood by and watched, the political struggle had begun.
The girl who had been discussing art with him at the dinner table was not the same girl now, but the legitimate Roman Emperor.
Whether his side won or lost.
For Nero, she would always come out ahead.
This was the cold blood of an emperor.
But at the same time, it was a fast track for him to showcase his abilities.
Matiou Oberstein had guessed wrong, Ning Cuo's entry into the palace was indeed a deliberate choice of timing.
But apart from that, he had no other connections.
After all, he came here to be a spy, the Pope would definitely not provide intelligence forever.
Unless Ning Cuo could demonstrate his value.
Therefore, the Senate's sudden entry into the palace with troops really startled Ning Cuo.
The life-and-death struggle just now was real.
The only difference was.
Toller was not a "Hero".
But rather, Ning Cuo had used the system to consume Prestige Points to simulate his aura.
Yes, just aura alone.
Why didn't he do it himself?
Look at Toller, 6'4" tall, clad in armor, battle-hardened, his fists like sandbags, muscles piled layer upon layer.
Wouldn't simulating an aura for him be more convincing?
Didn't you see that Nero was fooled!
The system's mechanical prompt sounded again in his ears.
【Mission: Defend the Roman Palace completed.】
【Rewards: 300 Dominator Points, one armored cavalryman is joining you.】
【Personal Information】
【.....】
【Dominator Points: 340】
【Prestige Value: 90】
......
In the magnificent Roman palace, Nero propped her face with one hand.
The sunlight reflected on her golden long hair, making it look like gold.
The messenger in front of her was different from the others in her impression.
Even though she was the Emperor of Rome, even though she possessed extraordinary power.
But most people were afraid of her, they feared her power and desired her authority.
Only Ning Cuo was different.
This man had great ambition, but it wasn't for her things.
So what did he want to get?
Just thinking about it made Nero's head spin.
She wasn't good at this sort of thing.
"My dear Emperor."
That familiar voice came from outside, as the door opened.
Toller had brought the rebellious nobles to await questioning.
At the forefront was Matiou Oberstein.
He no longer had his previous arrogant demeanor, within moments, his meticulously groomed robes were in disarray.
His hair, beard, and even eyebrows were all white, making him look like he was about to die.
Seeing this, Nero suddenly felt a bit of emotion.
If she had failed and ended up looking like this, it would be too ugly.
With a thud.
Toller showed no mercy, kicking Matiou Oberstein in the knee.
The immense force caused his knee to slam heavily against the floorboards.
"Your Majesty, your will is the authority of Rome, these arrogant fools dared to attack your palace, so naturally you need to personally interrogate them."
Ning Cuo raised his head, a polite smile on his face.
Although nominally, these people were defeated by him, he had the full right to deal with them.
If he spared these people, he could definitely exchange them for a huge fortune.
But Ning Cuo understood the world, his interpersonal skills were full.
In the past, the nobles dealt with things like this, but if he presented these people to Nero.
Then for Nero, it would be an absolute plus.
Sure enough.
Nero slowly stood up from the throne, although she tried her best to control her expression.
But the girl's joy that welled up from the depths of her heart could not be hidden.
She pretended to casually take a step down the steps and nodded.
"Very good, your words and actions are pleasing to me, continue to offer me all your talents, you will get everything you want."
The words were the same, even the tone of several promises didn't change much.
But the boulder in Ning Cuo's heart suddenly fell, and he suddenly felt much lighter.
They were all intelligent people, some things once said were meaningless.
But this time, he had truly established a foothold in Rome.
No longer rootless, even if the Pope now claimed he was a spy, no one would believe him.
Although the seemingly trembling Pope wouldn't be so foolish, of course.
Nero also nodded in satisfaction.
Knows his place, knows when to yield.
He's really so charming, his mother just passed away.
His teacher who had been loyal to him was also found to be colluding with those nobles.
Although he gave him a dignified death, he had no one left he could use.
In this time of crisis, such a talent arrived.
The only bad thing was that he was sent by that stinky woman, the Pope.
But if he could keep such a talent in the Roman Empire and assist him forever...
Suddenly realizing that she was going off topic, Nero coughed a few times.
She restrained her expression, hiding her wandering thoughts.
At the same time, she once again put on that arrogant smile.
"Then, Ning Cuo, how do you want to deal with him?"
Hearing Nero's words, Ning Cuo didn't say anything.
Matiou Oberstein couldn't hold back anymore.
Since the girl in front of him ascended to the Roman Empire's throne.
The Senate and nobles had interacted with her countless times, everything they said and did was rejected, and if they couldn't talk sense into her, she would just draw her sword and kill.
When did she ever ask the opinion of an outsider?
Moreover, I am the head of the Senate!
My status is not even personally judged by the Emperor, what kind of humiliation is this!
"Well, I've heard a saying that absolute loyalty equals absolute disloyalty."
"This saying can be applied to Matiou Oberstein."
"Although he claims to be for the Empire, his actions are disloyal, so I think he should be hanged for treason."
"But considering that he is after all from the Senate and a great noble."
"Therefore, I suggest that he be burned, may he be forgiven by God in the holy flames."
After saying that, Ning Cuo made a cross on his chest, silently chanting, showing compassion and pity.
But in his mind, he heard the system's mechanical voice.
【Successfully gained the trust of Roman Emperor Nero.】
【Completion Conditions: Publicly burn Matiou Oberstein, the head of the Senate.】
【Reward: 100 Dominator Points, 90 Prestige Value】
Huh? This can trigger a reward?
Ning Cuo was a bit confused, he just wanted to find a reason to kill this guy.
But it hit Nero right where it hurt.
After all, what did it represent?
Absolute loyalty!
Ning Cuo publicly burned the former head of the Senate, a top noble of the Roman Empire.
Then naturally, he would be ostracized by the entire Roman noble class, and he could only rely on Nero, the Emperor.
Feeling that he was really too understanding, Nero nodded in satisfaction, even bypassing the court meeting and giving the order.
"Everything will be arranged according to your wishes, Ning Cuo."