Multiverse Conquest: Rise of the Saiyan Empire

Chapter 2: The Might of the King's Piece

'Did he say 'destroy' ? Is he crazy ?! Does he not realize the situation ? Is he still stupid?'

Everyone rebuked in their head. If there was a solution, they would have found it sooner than later. Yet when he spoke there was absolute confidence in his words. His eyes swept over everyone present, stopping on the two ministers. In his voice there was haughtiness, and disdain:

"How much more time could the city hold on?"

"If they continue the siege, 3 days. If they attack 12 hours."

The left minister spoke, with a dispirited voice and aimless eyes.

"Our reserves could only maintain the army for 4 days max. The people are starving, rebellion is imminent in the 24 hours."

It was the right minister's turn to darken the news.

Sadness and despair regained the Hall.

"How is the situation of the Imperial treasury?"

Again, the ministers were dispirited.

"Its useless, we can't buy provision or aid from other countries. We are under siege and even when we weren't they refused any kind of negotiat-"

"RIGHT MINISTER !!!"

His voice powerful and determined like the roar of a lion.

"Yes, your majesty"

The right minister shivered.

"THE NEXT TIME I ASK A QUESTION AND YOU GIVE ME YOUR OPINION. I WILL HAVE YOUR HEAD !!!"

Like a dragon in the sky, his words were absolute . Those of an absolute monarch. The left ministers chipped in :

"YouyourmajestyOnly a third of the treasury is available after the war. 23 tons of Gold, 60 000 kg of diamonds, all the silver has been used."

"Left minister, if I secure a permanent line of supply. How long could our soldiers hold on ?"

The left minister, looked like someone hearing something from a fairy tale, light reappeared on his eyes:

"How fast are the supplies to arrive?"

Looking at the left minister, a devilish smile appeared on his face:

" In 6 hours."

Silence took over the Hall.

'Which country? Which country would help a doomed Empire? And its obvious that there is a big conspiracy going against us? Its mastermind is not someone everyone could offer to offend. And this fast ! How could supplies be delivered at this speed?'

The old emperor has calm appearance, but excitement could be seen in his eyes. The right minister asked :

"What? H..How?"

"You do not need to concern yourself with that, Right Minister. Just answer my questions. How about the Sky Bearing sect and the Sword sect ? Where are their great experts?"

The Right minister interjected :

"Your majesty even if the"

"RIGHT MINISTER WHAT DID I JUST TELL YOU ?!!"

"They didn't respond to our call. Similarly they haven't been attacked."

Hearing that, the emperor expression distorted :

"GOOD GOOD SECTS ! That's what happens when we let crazy people take advantage of our land !"

"I HOPE FOR THEM THAT MY KOSEM IS DOING WELL !"

He then calmed himself and asked the other minister :

"How many days could you hold off the siege?"

"4 days, your majesty"

"NO! I need more time give me 6 days."

"Your majesty even if we hold them for 6 days."

"We would have lost too much soldiers. We wouldn't even be able to negotiate a surrender!"

A smirk came from the Emperor's mouth, like he was ridiculing his statement. And with extreme pride he announced:

"In 6 days, when this Emperor comes back everything will be over! Our enemies will be destroyed, our people will be freed and this Empire will change!! It will be them who will come to haggle their precious surrender to us!"

He then approached the old emperor:

"I will give you back this empire, father, for one last time. If you hold on for these six little days you would have washed away the shame of our Ancestors. Even you say you are coward, I believe you have enough in you to accomplish that!"

These words triggered the deepest wounds in this old man heart, giving hope, the hope that he had when he was a young emperor. The hope for his people to prosper, to pursue the greatness of the founder. The old king kneeled a fiery flame burning on his heart:

"I swear on these old bones, that this city will be waiting for you when you come back in six days! I don't know what the king piece did to you but you have rekindled this old man Flamme! Don't disappoint me!"

He then stood up, talking to his ministers with a smile that they haven't seen for a long time :

"Come on, you old bastards, our old bones still have some uses. This is our last mission, if we are incapable of even doing that, we are not worthy to be called Combrosians !"

"Yes, your majesty!!"

They bowed to the Emperor and left with their old lige.

"Good ! Everyone but Shahrazade leave the court !"

Lina looked suspiciously at her sister then took her leave, the other members of the court left too. Shahrazad came running like cute kitten and bowed before Mal :

"-Your majesty, Shahrazade is awaiting your commands"

"You lass, why are you so polite all of a sudden. When we are alone, call me Marek."

A curious expression appeared on her :

"Marek?"

"That's my new name."

"Well, let's not dwell on this, shall we ? We will talk about it later."

"My Shahrazade, this emperor here needs you to accompany him in his quest, are you willing? For if you go, you would be embarked on the same crazy storm I will be on."

A determined face and a loving smile appeared on her face:

"Shahrazad is willing. I've been preparing myself to support big brother for a long time."

He then took her chin, his eyes deep like calm lake :

"Are you sure? For I will not stop until this world is mine!"

"Shahrazad is willing !"

He brings her close to him, her face reddened, he took her in his embrace and whispered in her ear:

"Good, for you and big sis Kosem will always have a special place in this hegemon heart."

She pouted:

"The new big brother is so greedyUmph! Shahrazad may have to abandon him!"

"Spare me! You know Big sis Kosem character, she would kill me already, if she knew I made you the Imperial Concubine before her!"

"So this new big brother can take hints too, hmph! Kosem big sister won't have to suffer anymore."

He then hugged her more tightly:

"You too. I promise now that I am finally complete. I won't let those dear to me endure any more sufferings! But you may have to help me."

"Hmph! We will see about that!"

He then extended his palm and on her appeared a red chess piece:

-This is the King piece of the Astaroth Continent. Its power is something called 'Genetic derivation'.

"Genetic derivation?"

"Its power makes me able to absorb any foreign genetic component, make it my own and then bestow it on my people. Its power is limitless, but because the genetic code of the majority living in this continent is human, its potential is limited."

"This means"

Shahrazad still in his embrace exclaimed.

"Yes, the founder never actually used the power of this chess piece to conquer the continent."

And then to her bewilderment he extended his hand and another blue chess piece:

"This is a chess piece of a far way place named Earth and its power is heaven defying. Its universal travel. This king piece gives me the power to check on each world in the omniverse and the possibility of opening portals leading to them."

"Earth...?"

"Its where my other half came from. But now we are one, there is absolutely no difference between the two of us."

He continued as the explanation for his weird echo-y sound was conveyed to her. Shahrazad was moved to tears for her brother trust as she rekindled her determination:

"So what do you need me to do ?"

"Good girl! I actually need you to bring your most trusted aids, and only the ones that hold no relationship with Lina."

"Lina?"

He sighed softly:

"Just do what I tell you Meet me at the treasury."

Gold was shining in the treasury room as Marek whose appearance recovered as he changed clothes and wounds healed sat calmly in the middle, the blue king piece in mid hair projecting words that seemed way too familiar :

'Dragon Ball World, Naruto World, Type Moon Even what looks like The Gu world ? Is that Fang Yuan ? hihih So many worlds, so many possibilities !!

I need a world where transportation is easy, where I would have a way to get stronger in a short time. It way to early, for me to get there, but I have to take the gamble.'

He then smiled: 'Lets chase greatness, shall we?'

As he kept thinking, Shahrazad with a resolute look on her face, appeared with two servant girls on her side, armed with curved swords and daggers. Marek eyes lingered on them a moment before smiling to Shahrazad :

"I trust you chose wisely."

"They know what's going to happen if any of this got out."

"Good"

As he spoke he reached out to blue King Piece :

"Go to the World Codename " DBZ"