Chapter 42: Emperor Moore, Section 7

It’s no wonder the emperor was furious. The assassin’s actions were simply too horrifying.
No one could have imagined that this man would dare attack a Dwarf Master.
Dwarf Masters are actually a rare race within the empire, calling themselves Samodins. Their total population is barely over a thousand. They live in seclusion in a corner of the empire. Yet, their role in the empire is of utmost importance, as every member of this race is a master of weapons. Each creation they produce brings about revolutionary advancements in the empire’s military armament, earning them great respect. To protect this race, the empire has established a special rule allowing them to carry weapons in any situation.
But these were not the reasons for the emperor’s anger. The real reason was that the assassin’s actions threatened the lives of everyone present!!
The Samodins are few in number but have a very long history. It is said that even in ancient times, at the dawn of the universe, they already had their own civilization and worshipped a deity named Samodin, after whom their race was named. According to their legends, Samodin controls thunder, hence he is also known as the Thunder God. Every Dwarf Master is a favorite of the Thunder God, with his blood flowing in them from birth. Over time, they earned another name: Sons of the Thunder God.
This name alone reveals the extraordinariness of their race. In fact, every member of the Moore tribe knows one thing: you can command, humiliate, or even injure Samodins, but never kill them. Even if killing becomes unavoidable, never let them get close—use only ranged weapons to kill them.
The reason is that when every Samodin Dwarf dies, a powerful explosion occurs, turning everything within ten meters around them to dust, just like an exploding ship!
This is the favor bestowed by the Thunder God upon his worshippers—and also the source of the Thunder God’s wrath, which many people talk about with fascination.
But here, the emperor was not even ten meters away from the assassin. If the dwarf died from that slash, it is likely that everyone present would perish as well. Although the Mother Goddess Tia’s embrace is a divine power, it might not be able to withstand the Thunder God’s wrath. Truly, no one knows for sure.

It’s complicated to explain. In reality, it was just an instant. As the assassin raised his knife, even if the emperor of the empire flew into a rage, it would likely be of no use. And with everyone still in shock, how could they possibly help? Before anyone could understand the assassin’s intentions, a dark shadow suddenly flashed by. A strong hand swiftly caught the dagger, shattering it with a metallic crack that echoed throughout the restaurant. The dagger made of precision steel was reduced to fragments.

Wasn’t that Blackhair?

As the calmest person in the room, he wasn’t as stunned as the others. Although the assassin seemed disheartened when the emperor spoke earlier, his vigilance remained unwavering. The moment the assassin moved, he reacted the fastest. By the time the emperor finished speaking, he had already thwarted the assassin’s plan completely.

That dagger was indeed sharp, but compared to Blackhair’s left arm, built with special genes, it was nothing but a pebble. Upon contact, its shattered pieces flew like bullets, scattering across the ground with a series of clinking sounds.

The emperor’s expression immediately relaxed. Now, the assassin was truly in a desperate situation. That guy named Baker truly lived up to his reputation as lucky. Today’s events had been of great help to him. Once everything was over, he might just have to reward him handsomely.

In an instant, his thoughts raced. A gentle smile appeared on the emperor’s face once again. But before he could speak, the assassin moved again.

This time, it wasn’t the dwarf in his hands but Blackhair who became the target.

Because of Blackhair’s repeated interference, the distance between them was now almost zero. Faced with this person who kept ruining his plans, the assassin was clearly filled with rage. His next move was lightning-fast. He picked up the gun he had just used to attack the emperor and fired at Blackhair.

“Bang!”

As the gunshot rang out, Blackhair was shocked, jerking backward violently. A gust of wind swept past him just then, tearing a long slit in his chest clothes with a rustling sound. Immediately afterward, Blackhair felt a sudden lightness in his arms—the statue from Duke Ziyuan had fallen out.

No good!! Blackhair was terrified. A sense of extreme danger suddenly overtook him. But before he could regain his balance, he saw the assassin, who had been eager to attack him, suddenly release the dwarf. Without even attempting to continue attacking him, he frantically rushed toward the statue, grabbed it with his hand, and let out a wild laugh.

“Hahaha……I never would have thought it was on you. I was wondering why it didn’t appear as planned!! It almost caused my failure!”
“What?” The black-haired man was stunned, completely unable to understand the assassin’s meaning. He had checked that statue thoroughly—though strange, he couldn’t find any reason for it.
The emperor on the other side also hadn’t expected such a turn of events. Looking at the wildly laughing assassin, he wondered, “Are you crazy? What’s so special about a statue?”
“Special? Oh, nothing special. Just a purple-gold statue.” The assassin seemed confident and patient with the emperor’s confusion. He waved the statue in his hand with disdain.
“Then why are you acting like this?” The emperor was equally patient, chatting with the assassin as if they were having a casual conversation.
“Hehe, I only said the statue itself isn’t special, not that what’s on it isn’t. Haven’t you noticed what’s on its hand?” The assassin smiled triumphantly, no trace of his earlier indifference left.
But hearing his words, the black-haired man felt a chill in his heart.
Sure enough, it was those gems. Those unidentifiable gems had always been a source of concern for him. But the emperor wasn’t aware of this. Hearing the assassin’s triumphant laugh, he also grew puzzled. After examining it carefully for a long time, he slowly shook his head.
“I can’t tell.”
“Nonsense. If you could see it, this statue wouldn’t be here. Right, Lord Baker? Didn’t the Grand Duke of Tarot say anything to you when he gave it to you?”
The Grand Duke of Tarot? The black-haired man sneered inwardly. Sure enough, framing someone came so quickly. With those words, he feared he would be implicated in the assassination. Even if he wanted to help the emperor, he had to consider whether the emperor would suspect him later.
But what kind of person was the black-haired man? He had already accounted for such tactics. Faced with the assassin’s provocation, he simply smiled slightly—neither admitting nor denying—while quietly taking another step forward.
“Don’t move!” The assassin was very sensitive and immediately sensed the black-haired man’s intentions, warning him.
“If you move around, I’m afraid you’ll die with your doubts.”
“Oh?” The black-haired man raised his eyebrows but still stopped as per the assassin’s warning. “Then hurry up. Do you know how annoying it is when you keep holding things back?”

“Pfft!” The assassin laughed. “I’ve seen people seeking death, but never someone so eager for it. Well, since you want to know, I won’t beat around the bush. This statue is indeed ordinary, but the gemstone on it is very special. If you’re well-informed, you might have heard of it—Star Sand.”
“I’ve never heard of it,” the black-haired man shook his head. Just as he was about to ask more, he suddenly noticed the emperor’s expression change drastically in the distance.
The assassin also noticed this and grew even more smug.
“It doesn’t matter if you’ve never heard of it. But surely Your Majesty knows. Star Sand—as the name implies—is the essence of planets. It’s the most precious substance in the galaxy. What exactly is the Mother Goddess’s Embrace on you made of? Do I need to explain further?”
“Oh,” the black-haired man nodded. He finally understood what the assassin meant. But what did this have to do with assassination?
“The universe is full of wonders. The characteristic of Star Sand is its extreme repulsive force. That’s why the great Mother Goddess Tiya used this property to create such a magnificent artifact, ensuring anyone who wears it remains unharmed. But few people seem to know that Star Sand also has weaknesses.” The assassin laughed even more triumphantly, raising the statue in front of everyone present.
“That is, Star Sand comes in two types, commonly known as the two poles. Using just one can indeed create a remarkable repulsive force. But when the two poles meet… hehehehe.”
The black-haired man suddenly understood. It was like magnets—when the poles meet, instead of repulsion, there’s attraction. But judging by the assassin’s expression, Star Sand seemed even more complex than that.
At that moment, the emperor, who had remained silent until then, finally let out a long sigh.
“If the two poles meet, it leads to destruction. Tiya also warned me about this. But I never took it seriously. Given how rare Star Sand is, obtaining even one is already extremely difficult. Who would have thought we’d encounter both poles? Besides, these are just legends with no proof.”
“Then why not prove it now, Your Majesty?” The assassin laughed heartily. Under everyone’s horrified gazes, he suddenly threw the statue at the emperor. The black-haired man reacted instantly, ready to intercept, but saw a figure as massive as a mountain suddenly appear and block the emperor’s path. At the same time, the gladiator’s deep voice rang out throughout the hall.
“As long as I’m here, you won’t be able to harm a single hair on His Majesty’s head!!”
“Heh, good boy. I didn’t expect you to still stand in front of me at a time like this. I underestimated you.” With the gladiator blocking him, the emperor felt greatly relieved and couldn’t help but tease him.

“Thank you, Your Majesty, for your praise.” The gladiator also laughed heartily. Just as he was about to be touched by the statue, his laughter suddenly stopped.
“However, it’s better if Your Majesty tastes it yourself.”
What!? Everyone was shocked. Before they could react, the once loyal gladiator suddenly moved swiftly. Instead of blocking the flying statue, he cleared a path for it, exposing the emperor’s body to everyone’s view!!
In that instant, time seemed to stop. Everyone watched as the statue traced an arc through the air before finally landing on the emperor’s chest…