Just as I became the Emperor of Humanity, the system appeared?

Chapter 45: Tester's Downfall

Inside the banquet hall of the Foreign Minister's residence, the lights were on full display, with dozens of magical crystal lamps illuminating the room as if it were daytime, and expensive magical beast carpets covering every corner.

The huge oil painting hanging on the wall depicts scenes of pleasure and hunting, while in the corner, rare spices from the southern islands burn quietly in a silver censer, emitting sweet and languid smoke.

Tester reclined on the high-backed chair covered with a snow bear skin in the main seat, toying with a gold cup inlaid with a huge ruby, filled with "Sunlight Elf Mead" worth a fortune.

Inside the mansion, dozens of carefully selected dancers were gracefully dancing to seductive music.

They were draped in almost transparent silk, their bodies appearing and disappearing in the hazy light, their eyes alluring and seductive, doing their utmost to please Tester and the others.

The long dining table was laden with all sorts of "delicacies from land and sea".

The main course is a whole, golden-brown, crispy "juvenile thunder crocodile" roasted by magical flames, a luxurious ingredient usually reserved for grand royal ceremonies.

Next to it are piles of "ice crystal blue lobsters" from the far northern deep sea;

The century-old magic truffle, known as "forest gold," is luxuriously shaved into thin slices and sprinkled on various dishes;

Served in a glass goblet are "Crimson Berries," which come from the Fairy Garden and are said to have a slight effect on slowing down aging.

The selection of drinks is dazzling, ranging from volcanic spirits aged for centuries by dwarves to limited-edition Moonlight Wine from the Elf Forest, and dreamy cocktails garnished with ground unicorn horn powder, all showcasing the ultimate in luxury.

Seated below Tester were his faction's officials and dependent nobles.

A bloated official, his fingers adorned with jeweled rings, raised his glass and said obsequiously:

"Lord Tester! You are truly the pillar of the kingdom, the anchor of its stability! Without the treaty you secured, the iron hooves of foreign invaders would have already trampled the capital, and we would not be alive to enjoy fine wine and beautiful women here!"

Another count, dressed in a luxurious velvet coat embroidered with the family crest in gold thread, immediately chimed in, his tone equally humble:

"That's absolutely right! Your Excellency's achievements far surpass those of the Prime Minister! Our kingdom's most outstanding minister is none other than Lord Tester!"

Tester listened to these blatant compliments and a smug smile spread across his face.

"Yes! His Majesty is young, and the Prime Minister is hiding in the Western Frontier! The future of the Kingdom of Grant still rests on my shoulders!"

Just then, a commotion suddenly broke out outside the mansion.

Tester looked displeased and called for the butler, asking, "What's going on? There's a commotion and shouting outside the door."

The richly dressed butler rushed over and replied humbly, "Master, a group of starving people have arrived! Recently, many have been drained of their savings to pay taxes, and they've probably come here attracted by the aroma of the food!"

"Some of the troublemakers are yelling, 'Let us give us some food!'"

"I'm organizing the guards to drive these people away!"

Upon hearing this, Tester flew into a rage: "You bastards! A bunch of starving people, have they really gone too far? Why aren't they going anywhere else but to cause trouble in front of my manor!"

The butler was also startled and quickly bowed, asking, "Master, what should we do?"

"Have the guards draw their swords! Anyone who causes trouble, in the name of tax resistance, behead them all!"

Tester said coldly and ruthlessly.

The steward was also shocked: "Master, there are nearly a thousand starving people outside the mansion... Were they all killed?"

Tester took a sip of his wine with disdain: "Yes, kill them immediately! Coming to my gates, shouting and ruining my mood! They deserve to die! These starving people are already poor; they can't squeeze any gold out of them! Killing them will reduce their food rations!"

One of the officials seated below, showing some "mercy," said, "Sir, we have a lot of uneaten food at our banquet. Let's just give some leftovers to the starving people!"

Tester slammed his hand on the table and sneered, "If we give them leftovers today, they'll dare come begging for drinks and money tomorrow! Starving people must be dealt with ruthlessly and severely! No mercy whatsoever!"

Following Tester's instructions, the butler organized the manor guards and began a bloody massacre!

The starving people standing at the front were quickly beheaded!

Blood splattered all over the ground!

The crowd immediately panicked!

"Good heavens! We just came here asking for some food! The aroma of food from the Foreign Minister's residence has been wafting for blocks!"

"Even if they don't give us food, fine! But why order the guards to kill people?!"

The starving people cried out in despair.

The butler, his expression cold, directed the guards to continue the slaughter, his voice clearly reaching everyone's ears: "Lord Tester has ordered! All the starving people gathered in front of the mansions are to be killed!"

"Crimes: Tax evasion! Treason!"

The guards, like wolves and tigers, began their slaughter!

The starving people were in utter despair!

"This is outrageous! The harsh taxes have bankrupted us!"

"We are penniless, have gone without food for days, and are now homeless, forced to come here as beggars, begging for food! Yet we are to be mercilessly killed!"

The starving people now hate Tester to the core!

"Tester, where is the Kingdom's Foreign Minister!"

"He's a complete demon!"

The crowd roared in anger.

However, these starving people were no match for the well-trained guards!

Famine victims, the commotion here is quite large and has attracted the attention of nearby residents.

In an instant, tens of thousands of people paid attention to this place.

Tester's infamy has been "spread" once again!

The nearly one thousand starving people were in complete despair. Their resistance was so futile that they simply allowed the guards to kill them!

However, the guards hadn't been wielding their swords for very long!

Court warriors clad in golden armor suddenly appeared from all around.

Thousands of court warriors, with swift and decisive action, quickly began to retaliate against the guards who were slaughtering the starving people.

The butler was terrified and at a loss. Having served Tester for many years, he still had some insight.

They knew it was the court warriors who had made the move!

However, the only one who could get the court knights to take action was Steward Mike.

But, Steward Mike, only His Majesty the King can give such orders.

"Pfft!"

With the last guard killed!

Blood splattered all over the butler's face.

Suppressing his fear, the pale-faced butler asked, "This is the residence of Foreign Minister Tester! Gentlemen of the court, have you killed the wrong person?"

Chief Steward Mike, clad in golden armor and carrying a long spear, strode in.

"We are here on His Majesty's orders to arrest Tester!"

After saying that, Butler Mike shot the wicked butler, leaving a hole in his body!

The starving people felt as if they had been transported to another world!

"Rescued?"

"You don't have to die?"

The starving people found it hard to believe.

Just now, the Foreign Minister's guards were still indiscriminately slaughtering them.

Now the palace guards came out to rescue them.

This completely overturned their understanding.

"Is he a distinguished court knight?"

"But aren't court warriors only there to serve His Majesty the King? Why would they save us commoners?"

Faced with the people's fear and trepidation.

Tester stepped forward, forcing a friendly smile.

"People, you are saved! His Majesty the Great King has decreed that the indiscriminate slaughter of civilians is forbidden!"

"Tester's guards have committed grave crimes and are now all executed!"

Chief Steward Mike's words completely put the starving people at ease.

"You can wait outside for a moment. Soon, delicious food will be served to fill your stomachs!"

Chief Steward Mike glanced at the Foreign Minister's residence, his eyes instantly turning cold.

The starving people were overjoyed to hear this!

His Majesty the King not only dispatched court warriors, but also saved their lives!

And they'll even help them with their meals?

In an instant, the starving people knelt on the ground and began to loudly praise, "Praise be to the great King!"

"Long live His Majesty the King!"

.............

Tester and his men were still at the banquet, eating meat and drinking wine heartily!

Suddenly, Steward Mike, leading the palace guards, kicked open the door.

Tester and the others were then completely taken aback: "What's going on?"

"Steward Mike? Aren't you at court, protecting His Majesty the King? What are you doing here?"

Tester asked coldly.

Steward Mike produced a letter from Li Ang: "Tester! You signed an unequal treaty of 'selling out your country for personal gain' with a foreign race, imposing harsh taxes that have plunged millions of your people into misery! His Majesty the King has ordered your immediate arrest and prosecution!"

Upon seeing the handwritten note in Mike's hand, Tester jumped up immediately: "How could this be? I am a meritorious official of the kingdom! Your Majesty, you can't discard me after I've served my purpose!"

Steward Mike fell silent, then waved his hand dismissively: "Where are the knights? Immediately seize all the nobles and officials at this banquet!"