Era of Heroic Spirits: I Was Exposed by Alaya

Setting off fireworks with me, China's number one strategist???

Zhuge Liang stared blankly at him.

Had his plans not been detailed enough? Had he failed to utilize the Imperial Tutor Nameless to his fullest potential?

Seeing his deputy's shocked yet delighted expression, he hurriedly pleaded: "Your Majesty, grant me more time! I swear I can leverage the Imperial Tutor to drain Britain and France dry!"

If he didn't work harder, he'd end up as fireworks set off by that heartless Chen Gong!

"Chen Gong, I think that's enough," Qin Shi Huang frowned slightly.

This prime minister and strategist worked like a madman every day, managing the nation with even more dedication than the virtuous King Gilgamesh.

The problem was, this guy treated himself like a machine, considering only gains and losses in his actions.

When necessary, he wouldn't hesitate to sacrifice everything.

In this regard, wasn't he exactly like King Arthur from before?

Even the Imperial Tutor, who had protected, taught, and supported Qin Shi Huang since childhood, could be used as bait by him!

"Are you really sure?" Chen Gong couldn't believe it.

Heavens, Qin Shi Huang actually supported his plan to sacrifice their allies—

No, no, it was about unleashing their allies' greatest and strongest potential!

Chen Gong adjusted his glasses and flashed a radiant smile: "Prime Minister Liang, all sacrifices are necessary!"

How could such a peerless strategist be so utterly devoid of humanity?

Didn't you know that in Qin Shi Huang's eyes, even the entirety of Europe and the United States combined couldn't compare to the importance of the Imperial Tutor?

The prime minister was truly magnificent!

Fully aware of the dragon's reverse scale, yet he repeatedly risked his life to demonstrate its danger.

Time and again, he recklessly provoked the forbidden wrath of the Ancestral Dragon Emperor.

It moved him so deeply that tears streamed uncontrollably down his face.

"Stay away from me!"

Zhuge Liang took several steps back, his expression one of utter despair. "Your Majesty, what exactly do you want this old minister to do? Alaya hasn't even exposed Nameless's connection to the Greek gods yet—how can we use that to deceive the United States?"

"..."

Qin Shi Huang fell into silence.

Shouldn't this guy take a break already?

Did he really intend to treat Nameless like a stud, spreading his seed across the world?

Qin Shi Huang took a deep breath and glared coldly at him. "The Master's achievements are so great that there is nothing left to reward him with, no title left to bestow. I even wish to share the rule of this world with him—yet you dare to suggest he marry some insignificant Western woman?"

"Uh..."

Zhuge Liang's forehead instantly broke out in a cold sweat.

Only now did he realize his mistake.

A grave, unforgivable mistake!

For an emperor, sharing power was absolutely unacceptable.

Yet now, His Majesty had even uttered the words "share the rule of the world."

This proved that the Imperial Tutor held an unimaginably high position in the emperor's heart!

"Zhuge Liang, I will let this matter pass—just this once."

Qin Shi Huang's expression grew even colder, his crimson eyes burning like flames.

An overwhelming pressure erupted from him, heavy as a mountain.

Behind him, the silhouette of a golden dragon seemed to manifest, exuding a majesty that transcended all.

Under such might, even gods would not dare to look down upon him!

For this was the Dragon of Human Order, forged by the two billion people of China—a force capable of standing against the gods themselves!

Both the prime minister and vice prime minister bowed their heads deeply.

Qin Shi Huang's proud voice rang out: "By my decree—anyone who dares to suggest sacrificing the Master's future happiness or forcing him to offer himself shall have their entire clan exterminated!"

In the past, when I was at my weakest, it was the Master who protected me.

Now that the Master is wounded and crippled, it is my turn to protect him!

The Master has already given too much—for me, for China, for the world.

I will not allow anyone to exploit him!

With that, he strode out of the hall, leaving the two men still bowing deeply.

Exterminate the entire clan!

It had been many years since such a phrase had been uttered, and both men shuddered at the thought.

Chen Gong sighed. "Liang, I know you're eager for me to set off fireworks with you, but you can't play with fire like this!"

"Get lost!"

Zhuge Liang looked at the other person with undisguised disdain.

To be honest, not a single one of China's hundred-plus Heroic Spirits could stand this guy.

This bastard specialized in researching how to maximize a Heroic Spirit's combat potential, treating them like oversized nuclear bombs to be deployed!

Watching the figure retreat into the distance, Zhuge Liang sighed softly: "I know Nameless has rendered outstanding service, but isn't this just sending him some female companions? Why won't His Majesty agree?"

King Arthur, Jeanne d'Arc, Mordred... these female Heroic Spirits were all peerless beauties at the very pinnacle of attractiveness.

For any man, they would be the most desirable rewards imaginable, hardly constituting any kind of sacrifice.

"I think you need to take some leave and rest," Chen Gong said, looking at him with pity as if watching a firework about to explode.

"Perhaps I really should take a break."

Zhuge Liang felt mentally exhausted.

I'm tired. Let the world burn.

...

[King Arthur Voluntarily Abdicates Throne to Mordred, Travels to China for Political Marriage with Imperial Tutor!]

This news spread like wildfire across the internet.

Yet within just three hours, China had issued its response:

[China Rejects Marriage Alliance Proposal, Stating Cooperation Between Nations Should Not Involve Personal Sentiments!]

After reading this official statement from China, Jeanne d'Arc couldn't help but raise her glass and take a large swig: "Hahaha! Arthur, how the mighty have fallen!"

You want a political marriage? Too bad the other party isn't interested!

In Qin Shi Huang's eyes, a tarnished King Arthur wasn't even worthy of marrying their Imperial Tutor!

What a wonderful day this Chinese New Year was turning out to be.

"Your Majesty, aren't you celebrating too early? This just means you've gained another rival!" Astolfo instinctively reminded her.

"Eh? What rival?"

Jeanne d'Arc paused, setting down her wine glass.

The mere mention of this topic infuriated her.

If only Alaya had stopped after releasing that first exposé video "The Avenging Witch," everything would have been perfect.

She could have had Nameless all to herself.

But no—Alaya kept releasing video after video, exposing one smitten admirer after another.

Her list of romantic rivals kept growing exponentially.

Only God knew how many competitors she actually had now!

Come to think of it, ever since that time in Fuyuki Magecraft Academy when she'd accidentally connected with the perception of the Lord...

Jeanne had been wondering—was this divine favor? Was the Lord helping her find Nameless?

Or did God just enjoy watching drama unfold?

Astolfo blinked his large, innocent eyes: "Your Majesty, Qin Shi Huang's gender is simply 'Zhen'—which means that existence might have... special intentions too!"

"Impossible! Absolutely impossible!"

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