"Let's go!!" Yan excitedly ran out first, looking around with great curiosity. Bai Ye and his group followed, observing the passing crowds.
Beastmen, demons, elves,异界 humans – the people coming and going to Chaos City were extremely diverse and numerous. Yet, each minding their own business as they entered and exited the city, paying no mind to others. The scene was remarkably quiet, appearing harmonious.
As Bai Ye's group entered the city, they saw several fully armed city guards along the road, but the guards seemed oblivious.
The city was much livelier than it appeared from the outside, with weapon and armor shops, pharmacies, treasure shops, and even clothing stores.
"My lord, can we go look around first?" Seeing the big city with no immediate danger, Yan, pulling Lai, became restless.
"We're going to the resident registration first!" Before Bai Ye could answer, Bai Lao spoke up first, his expression somewhat serious, indicating it was important. Seemingly realizing his abruptness, Bai Lao looked at Bai Ye and said with a smile, "My lord, although Chaos City allows free entry and exit, to receive the protection of the Onigiri Emperor, one must become a resident of the Lex Alliance."
"The resident registration point is at the convenient service center of the Imperial Palace."
"Understood," Bai Ye nodded. The Imperial Palace of Chaos City was precisely where he wanted to go. The group continued forward, taking nearly an hour to reach the city center.
In the vast square at the city center stood a magnificent and grand palace. The square bustled with traffic, and people flowed in and out of the palace, busy and bustling.
Walking across the square, Bai Ye looked at the towering building, his gaze seemingly piercing through the city walls to glimpse a figure within the palace. A long-lost smile appeared on Bai Ye's face.
"Lai, this Chaos City is so lively!"
"I heard that before, people were fighting and dueling here all the time. Murder and robbery in broad daylight were common occurrences. But now, it seems more peaceful than cities in other kingdoms!" Yan led Lai around, not daring to stray too far from Bai Ye's group.
Inside the Imperial Palace, in the Lex Alliance's conference room, about a dozen people were discussing matters with solemnity. There were humans, demons, elves, half-demons... And presiding over them was a chubby little child with delicate, baby-fat skin. The most striking feature was his mismatched red and white eyes, as beautiful as a porcelain doll.
However, this seemingly adorable child, as he suddenly turned to look out the window at the square beyond, exuded a terrifying magical power. The dozen notorious figures of Chaos City present instantly fell silent.
"Lord Onigiri Emperor, what is it?" a large man near the child asked in a deep, rough voice, trying to sound as gentle as possible.
"They've arrived."
In the square, Bai Ye was queuing with Bai Lao and the others at the resident service point.
Suddenly, a commotion arose from the previously lively square.
"Look quickly!"
"How audacious! To dare to fly openly in our Chaos City! Who could it be?"
Groups of people looked up at the sky above the western part of the city. Three colossal demonic dragons were unceremoniously heading towards the Imperial Palace square.
"It looks like people from the Malai Kingdom, Gamma Kingdom, and Sifas Kingdom!"
"It's them? Why are they coming to our Lex Alliance?"
"I heard that to prevent our Lex Alliance from expanding, these three kingdoms have joined forces to deal with us!"
"Damn it!"
"This is bad! The Malai Kingdom has one Emperor, while the Gamma and Sifas Kingdoms each have two Emperors! Five Emperors!"
"Lord Onigiri Emperor is very powerful, and Lord Berserker assists him, but to counter the combined attack of these three countries, I doubt it!"
"Our Chaos City's hard-won peace will be shattered!"
...
Observing the discussions around him, Bai Ye understood the cause of the disturbance. The Gamma Kingdom, Sifas Kingdom, Malai Kingdom, five Emperors? Bai Ye chuckled lightly.
As the three demonic dragons flew to the sky above the square, the Imperial Palace gates slowly opened. A chubby, very cute child emerged, accompanied by a group of attendants.
"Lord Onigiri Emperor!"
"Greetings, Lord Onigiri Emperor!"
Upon seeing the child appear, the people in the square bowed to him.
"Is that the Onigiri Emperor? So cute!"
"Too adorable!" Yan and Lai exclaimed, their eyes filled with affection as they gazed at the Onigiri Emperor.
"Ahem, mind your words!" Bai Lao cautioned. Although they were surprised by the Onigiri Emperor's appearance, one should not judge a book by its cover. Could someone who could rule a place known as the City of Sin be ordinary?
"Your Excellency, the Onigiri Emperor, we have long admired you!"
From atop the three demonic dragons, three figures jumped down, walking with smiling faces towards the Onigiri Emperor.
"Hmph!" However, the adorable Onigiri Emperor suddenly unleashed a wave of killing intent. "Flying is not allowed within Chaos City, don't you know?" his childish voice carried a hint of menace.
As soon as he finished speaking, the Onigiri Emperor raised his chubby little hand, and three ice spikes shot out with extreme speed, instantly piercing the heads of the three demonic dragons, killing them on the spot!
"You!" The smiles of the three froze, and terrifying auras erupted from their bodies.
"Lord Onigiri Emperor is mighty!"
"Wow! So domineering!"
"As expected of our leader!"
The residents who had been cheering and applauding moments ago suddenly looked terrified.
"Emperors! They are all Emperors!"
"They sent three Emperors; this formation can easily annihilate a country!"
"Things are looking grim!"