CHAPTER 393: CHAPTER 393: ADVISOR

The Third Prince could fully understand Baiyu’s predicament.

Such a senior figure who has retrained, before fully maturing, tends to act low-key to avoid trouble.

Just like now.

This act would directly disrupt his previous arrangements.

A premature senior figure who can give up her identity and status to retrain certainly has her plans and strategies, perhaps even plotting some earth-shattering event.

If influenced by some trivial matters, she cannot afford this responsibility at all.

Shangguan Zi was struggling internally, and after a moment, she seemed to have made up her mind: "Baiyu, I have an advisor position here that you can take on.

This would reduce a lot of trouble."

Even though he was a senior.

But since Baiyu had no specific requirements, she felt it inappropriate to use honorifics.

First, she was also the Third Prince of the East Prosperity Imperial, with a not-so-low status, being overly respectful might be somewhat beneath the Royal Family’s dignity.

Second, using honorifics in this situation could easily be overheard by those with ulterior motives, leading to unnecessary suspicion.

So.

This way of communication was quite good.

Shangguan Zi even felt an inexplicable joy in her heart.

Usually, she wouldn’t have the chance to chat with such a senior figure, even a few pointers from him would benefit her immensely.

Now, most of Baiyu’s memories should still be dormant.

However.

Shangguan Zi knew there would ultimately be a day when he would recover, and it would be too late to make any investments by then.

What she was doing now was precisely seeking long-term benefits.

Advisor.

This is a very important position.

Before a prince gains real power, there would be various relatives and followers.

But these people would at most be considered aides or subordinates, finding it hard to obtain substantial positions within the Imperial.

But an advisor is different.

This is the only position each prince can appoint that holds real power.

Its authority.

Is equivalent to that of a City Lord, able to intervene in the city’s internal management, and considered to hold a high position within the Imperial.

Each prince can only have one advisor.

Once confirmed.

It cannot be changed.

And then it needs to be reported to the upper echelons of the Imperial, to be personally appointed by the Emperor.

Of course, now that the old Emperor is approaching his twilight years, this aspect of work has been handed over to the elders of the Imperial.

But regardless.

The position of an advisor is the most important for a prince, potentially even deciding the rightful heir to the throne.

A typical prince.

Would appoint the most trusted elder or a high-ranking relative as an advisor.

This position of the Third Prince was originally intended for her mother’s brother, one of the current Commanders of the Forbidden Army, Shangguan Yuan.

But now.

She decided to take a gamble.

A senior figure who has retrained was at least at the Ultimate Grandmaster level in her past life.

And having an Ultimate Grandmaster backing her.

The throne?

It’s as easy as reaching out and grabbing it.

Baiyu didn’t know about these intricate loopholes.

The Third Prince’s change in attitude.

He simply thought she recognized his strength.

Now everyone could speak honestly and frankly, without the false pretenses of before.

The "advisor" position was obviously a gesture of goodwill from the Third Prince.

It was evidently a nominal position, merely to appease him.

However, since it was a situation with nothing to lose, Baiyu naturally wouldn’t refuse it.

"Since the Third Prince has said so, everything will be arranged by you. I won’t reveal a word about today’s matter," Baiyu said with a smile.

"That’s good."

Shangguan Zi breathed a sigh of relief, passed this hurdle at least for now.

The senior figure did not blame her for her previous actions.

After all.

Ignorance is not a sin.

She previously thought he was just a special student and thus had the intention to recruit him. Other than being somewhat disrespectful, she hadn’t really committed a wrong act.

The two stood up.

They walked out of the hall together, apparently no different from before.

Although the previous conversation was normal, the meanings expressed by both were completely different.

What was even stranger.

Both thought they understood the other’s intentions.

Baiyu still believed that the advisor role was merely nominal, possibly just being one of the Third Prince’s aides.

Meanwhile, Shangguan Zi felt that.

The senior figure had already accepted her and agreed to assist her to a certain extent, forming a level of cooperation between them.

In a way.

The differing perceptions created a beautiful misunderstanding between them.

Of course.

It was trivial.

At least, it had no impact on the current situation.

Linjiang City’s Simulation Realm disappeared.

But the feedback from the Legendary Ship showed that most residents of Linjiang City had already evacuated, destination unknown.

Not only that.

Within Linjiang City, there were numerous Armed Department soldiers and bodies of the Endless alien race.

This situation proved that.

The Endless World, this Divine Country seemed to have gotten out of control.

Celestial South Martial Arts University did not restrain the development of the situation.

It’s unclear where Linjiang City’s ordinary residents have retreated.

"The whereabouts of Rain Master and others have not been discovered, based on the onsite situation, there is a 70% probability they have perished..."

Purple Cloud analyzed the situation from the side.

Except for when the Sea Giant exploded, and Baiyu quickly grabbed Shangguan Zi, they didn’t get separated.

The rest seem to have been swept away by the raging waters.

After all, this current could even break through the Simulation Realm.

The enormous power it contained made humans appear utterly small before it.

"Imperial Army battleships have been detected approaching us, they’ve sent a signal, should we respond?"

At this moment.

Purple Cloud suddenly asked.

Shangguan Zi frowned, "Which unit? Is it the Imperial Third Legion led by my royal brother?"

"Not affiliated with any Imperial Army, the signal from the other side is from the Judgement Council’s wavelength," Purple Cloud explained.

Shangguan Zi’s brow furrowed even more, contemplating for a moment, she spoke solemnly, "Respond to the signal, cancel the first layer of defensive strike, let them approach the Legendary Ship."

"Understood!"

Purple Cloud obediently nodded, turning to the console and began to open the Legendary Ship’s energy shield.

Baiyu didn’t really understand.

He hadn’t even heard of this Judgement Council organization.

The Imperial has five main legions.

Each military unit has its task, among them, the Third Legion was led by the Eldest Prince to suppress the alien rebellion, but not entirely.

Within the Eldest Prince’s army.

There were also many local and family units.

But the Judgement Council.

This touched on Baiyu’s blind spot of knowledge.

The Third Prince began tidying her attire, went to the room to change into clean and formal clothes, while also handing Baiyu a set.

After preparing these, she said:

"Let’s go together.

The Judgement Council is a special institution of the Imperial, their involvement evidently means they have received special news.

We currently have too little information.

This trip here, I’m primarily here to understand the situation in Maple Leaf County, and clarify the state of the war.

Second, an elder has entrusted me to investigate and uncover the situation inside.

Now I haven’t completed either of these tasks yet.

Engaging with them might lead to a breakthrough."