Good heavens, how dare you utter such words?
The emperor of Sakura Country is inferior to an ordinary person from Dragon Country? How could anyone accept this?
And even if you were to say it, you actually claim the difference between them is tens of times over?! Couldn't you have said it's just a little bit more? That way, everyone would have a better face...
And so...
"Audacious!"
As soon as Tanaka Kenhe uttered these words, countless civil and military officials slammed their palms on their tables and glared at him in anger.
Whether they were pretending or not, judging by their furious and bloodshot eyes, it was as if they wanted to rush forward and tear Tanaka Kenhe alive.
As for Kanna Gushi on the throne, he didn't seem as agitated.
Although his lips twitched involuntarily a couple of times, he managed to suppress his reaction:
"Head of the Tanaka family, is this true?"
Tanaka Kenhe nodded solemnly:
"The moment I first saw him, I sensed his extraordinary nature..."
"Later, I heard about the secret technique he used to slay the Sea-Devouring Sea Whale on his way to Kyushu Island, and I saw his dominant performance on the arena, which further solidified my conviction."
"Therefore, I opened my Heavenly Eye once more."
"Although the expenditure and price were immense, the intelligence gained was sufficiently valuable..."
"Without exaggeration, the Heroic Aura condensed within this person is the most monstrous existence I have ever witnessed in my life!"
"You must know that Heroic Aura is not equivalent to talent or bloodline used for cultivation."
"It influences a person's kingly ambition and imperial career!"
"Lin Ran is clearly someone who is fully capable of splitting the heavens and earth, even establishing a new world and shaping a brand new global structure and situation..."
"Let me give you a few examples."
"Eight hundred years ago, the former Emperor Kanna Akimichi, who led our Sakura from a frontier small nation through determined reform, allowing us to establish the concept of a nation from naive tribes and successfully repelled foreign invaders, possessed a Heroic Aura of less than one-twelfth of Lin Ran's."
"Six hundred years ago, Emperor Gaius Octavius Augustus, who unified the entire Holy Roman Empire and forged a new path for nation-building, hailed by the outside world as the most legendary emperor, possessed a Heroic Aura of less than one-seventh of Lin Ran's."
"Four hundred years ago, the lame president Roosevelt, who saved Lighthouse Country from civil strife and discrimination, propelling Lighthouse Country to become the world's strongest nation and begin its comprehensive radiation across the Blue Star, barely reached one-fifth of Lin Ran's Heroic Aura."
"Of course, comparing His Majesty to these individuals is somewhat unfair..."
"After all, Heroic Aura can increase with experience, intellect, and age."
"I believe that at His Majesty's future peak, his Heroic Aura will be no weaker than that of these individuals."
"But Lin Ran..."
Tanaka Kenhe did not continue, but everyone present understood his meaning.
Lin Ran, who was younger than Kanna Gushi, already possessed a Heroic Aura that dwarfed those of long-established heroic figures.
If he were given more time to grow, who knew what earth-shattering deeds he might accomplish.
The civil and military officials who had just been bristling with indignation were now stunned into silence, completely losing their tempers.
"Such a terrifying person, can we truly win him over?"
Seeing no one speak, Kanna Gushi could only ask, his voice filled with bitterness.
He could now feel immense pressure, making it difficult to even catch his breath.
It was as if invisible hands were firmly gripping his throat.
Tanaka Kenhe sighed:
"It will be difficult, but we must try."
"Although it is Heroic Aura, not everyone can fully utilize what they possess..."
"But do not forget, Lin Ran is from Dragon Country!"
"The saying goes, it's better to be safe than sorry..."
"If we let him return to Dragon Country, and if one day he realizes his own extraordinary nature, or by chance becomes the leader of Dragon Country."
"Then, given our current relationship with Dragon Country, wouldn't that be..."
Tanaka Kenhe's words remained unfinished, but his meaning was clear.
When dealing with these people, sometimes being too explicit is not beneficial.
Kanna Gushi immediately became restless, jumping up from his chair, his eyes blazing with a terrifying cold light:
"Head of the Tanaka family, what is your suggestion?"
Tanaka Kenhe bowed again:
"Reporting to Your Majesty, your humble servant suggests that we first cautiously approach this person, and then gradually extend an olive branch to him."
"We don't seek his complete devotion, but at least to persuade him to serve as our mercenary!"
"Furthermore, we can use him as a means to improve relations with Dragon Country."
"Our biggest threat currently is clearly from Lighthouse Country in the West, and our relationship with Dragon Country is a secondary concern."
"Alternatively, we could elevate Lin Ran's status in Sakura even higher, making him an object of worship for the people of Sakura."
"Of course, this will inevitably detract from Your Majesty's authority to some extent, but it is an unavoidable sacrifice."
"Because our current predicament is truly dire, and without taking risks, we will never find an opportunity to break free."
"To put it bluntly, in the eyes of outsiders, our Sakura Country is often seen as a dog raised by Lighthouse Country..."
"Rather than being a dog to those white-skinned pigs, it's better to choose a more reliable master."
"This way, we at least gain considerable room for maneuver and bargaining chips, and we might even seize the opportunity amidst the turbulent times to reverse our fortunes, then bring Lin Ran down, and achieve complete independence."
"Although this is a very risky move, it is akin to traversing a rotten wooden bridge over a bottomless abyss in the dark..."
"But for us, who are already struggling near the abyss, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!"
Kanna Gushi painfully clutched his head and sank back onto his throne, dejectedly saying:
"This... I need time to consider..."
"However, your preliminary communication and contact with Lin Ran can begin."
"At least let's establish a good first impression of familiarity..."
Tanaka Kenhe quickly agreed, a barely perceptible trace of elation appearing on his face.
Looking at the civil and military officials beside him, wide-eyed and unable to interject, Kanna Gushi sighed softly:
"Dealing with a tiger, dealing with a tiger!"
"But regardless, this is a last resort..."
Finally, his expression turned frenzied, and he gritted his teeth, adding:
"No matter how fiercely this fire burns, I will do my utmost to strive for that chestnut! Even if the chance is only one in ten thousand!"