"We lost… there was no way to fight back!!"
The Minister of Science's eyes were unfocused, and he knelt on the ground, hunched over. The human hearing range is approximately 20HZ to 20000HZ.
The Zero-Degree Earplugs he personally developed could completely filter out sounds in this frequency band. After many experiments, wearing them was essentially like being deaf.
But why?
The Minister of Science looked up at Nero, who was still planning to sing for another day, her voice completely hoarse, feeling his heart collapse.
That hellish wail still clearly reached his ears.
Looking back, more than half of the Science Department staff had already collapsed. Many of them weren't even supposed to be here.
'It's all because of me. I betrayed their trust. These young people, who had bright futures, collapsed here before they could even begin their dreams.'
The guilt in his heart and the demonic sound attacking his brain from outside mercilessly tormented the Minister of Science's spirit.
'At least, at least I have to get them out!' His eyes became resolute. The Minister of Science rushed to the main door, determined to get everyone out, even if it meant sacrificing his life.
However, upon reaching the door, he fell into complete despair. It was like a corner of hell, with once-elegant nobles frantically slamming against the unmoving door.
The knocking and shouting were completely drowned out by His Majesty Nero's demonic sound. Power and status were useless here.
Things were fine when everyone entered, but when they tried to leave, they discovered that the inside of this alloy door was covered in dark red claw marks and handprints.
The Minister of Science tremblingly clutched his heart: "Kami-sama…"
Because Nero had been away for a year and had never given up on creating, the concert, originally planned for three days, was forcibly extended by two more days before it finally ended.
The Science Department was completely wiped out, and more than half of the nobles, who usually prided themselves on their martial prowess, had also collapsed.
The bounty for the Silence-Silence Fruit, which was secretly offered, increased significantly after the concert.
At the same time, to escape Nero's frequent concerts, the nobles finally came up with a solution after many years.
[Golden Trial:
Do you want to become a strong person in the New World?
Do you want the Rose Emperor's reward?
Come on! Brave adventurers!
Only those who pass through the Golden Colosseum are true masters!!!]
Due to national reforms, Nicuss now only has certain islands and the surrounding sea protected by the army.
This also led to most of the once forbidden sea, the Nicuss Sea, becoming semi-open.
Some islands not only had to pay taxes to the Nicuss Empire but also had to endure harassment from pirates from time to time.
Officials on various islands desperately tried to increase the prosperity of their islands to receive protection from the army.
And as soon as this announcement was made, countless people who considered themselves brave or cunning bought temporary tickets to the Nicuss Empire with large sums of money, just to pass the Golden Trial.
This kind of joke-like announcement was very obviously flawed for children, but for those thick-headed pirates, it was just right.
Some were curious about the Rose Emperor Nero's treasure, and some simply wanted to join Nero's pirate crew.
Even without the title of Emperor, Nero was one of the top powerhouses on the high seas, and she was also a beautiful woman.
Many also harbored the idea of taking all the people, wealth, and power into their own hands.
In short, this absurd news still tricked many people into coming.
For their ambitions, they even willingly paid a city stay fee of ten million per day.
When Nero found out, she was extremely touched. These people were willing to pay such a high price to listen to her remaining songs, and she almost returned the money.
But the number of these scapegoats was limited after all, so the nobles had to take turns.
Although they still couldn't completely avoid it, they were already very satisfied if they could reduce the frequency.
In recent years, His Majesty's singing skills have become stronger and stronger. Some elderly ministers fear that they might not wake up one day… "Your Majesty!!! You… you, you really can't do this!"
Holio, with his handlebar mustache, always presented a refined appearance, but at this moment, he was kneeling before Nero, heartbroken.
"You are the ruler of a nation and also a woman! How can you marry another woman???"
Especially since he had once fantasized that, despite being middle-aged, his body was still robust, and he should be able to wait until His Majesty's child was born.
With Nero's personality, she would certainly not be able to calm down and raise a child, so her ministers would need to put in extra effort.
He had already planned how to teach etiquette to the Princes and Princesses, watching them grow up gracefully.
Many nobles shared this idea. After all, Nero herself had grown up in a similar way.
Not to mention, with Nero's talent, any child she bore would certainly be first-rate in talent.
But now? Oh no! His Majesty brought back a woman and wants her to be the Princess Consort???
Holio was completely numb. He couldn't imagine what he would tell the Former Emperor and Livord when he went down to meet them after his death.
Your Majesty, your daughter is doing well, and the Princess Consort is also very virtuous. The two of them are very happy together now?
…Just thinking about it made him feel like he was going crazy!!!
"Umu, I will not accept any advice! I must marry Stella!!!"
As expected, Nero didn't listen to a single word. She turned her head away, not even looking at the crowd: "An ordinary woman might not be able to, but I am the Emperor, I can!!!"
"Your Majesty! Think twice!!"
"This… what kind of decorum is this?"
Stella stood beside Nero, her expression awkward and her smile forced.
At first, she really thought Nero was joking, so she didn't refuse.
As they approached Nicuss, she realized Nero wasn't joking, but seeing Nero's expression, she couldn't bring herself to refuse.
And now… Nero stood up from the throne and hugged Stella tightly: "This is an imperial command! I have already made up my mind!!"
Now, seeing Nero acting as if she would marry her even if it meant opposing the whole world, Stella found it even harder to speak!
"Your Majesty…"
No one targeted Stella. When Nero was interested in something, she wouldn't allow anyone to say a bad word about it.
Sometimes, you could even criticize her personally, but if you dared to insult Stella now, Nero would absolutely not let you off.
"Umu, why are you all so against me marrying Stella?" Nero asked, confused.
"Your Majesty, your future… child!" Holio closed his eyes and said loudly with a defiant attitude: "We all believe that only your child, the bloodline of Claudius, will make the nation stronger in the future!!"
"Umu, if it's just about children! Why don't you research a way for two women to have a child?"
Nero puffed out her cheeks and looked at everyone angrily, as if they had committed some unforgivable mistake.
"Instead of looking for a solution to the problem, umu, you are making things difficult for me here! You scoundrels are too insolent!!!"
"Huh? Do you know what you're saying? Idiot Emperor!"
Holio completely lost his composure. A man who had been refined his whole life no longer cared about offending her and shouted at Nero in a flustered manner.
"Umu, you fellow actually called me an Idiot again. I am not the Princess anymore! Besides, have you asked the Minister of Science?"
Holio's mustache trembled with anger. No parent would remain calm if their daughter brought home a girlfriend one day.
"You don't need to ask to know something like this!" He turned his head and glared at the Minister of Science.
The Minister of Science, however, did not immediately answer him. He lowered his head, pondered for a moment, and then spoke: "It might take a considerable amount of time."
"Did you hear that? He said it would take… Eh?" Holio's worldview was shattered, and he looked at the Minister of Science in a daze.
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