Chapter 4
Rumors starting floating around New Fullerium that Lufue Zue had been captured. One particular Imperial Military leader even proclaimed that since New Fullerium lost Lufue Zue that the Imperial Army now ruled. People feared that it might be true. There were many who speculated one way or another.
All waited for an answer one way or another. The answer came one morning. An Imperial Guard notified the people that Lufue Zue had been captured. "Hear Ye! Hear Ye! The lands of New Fullerium are property of the Secfenia Star Empire effective this date. As such the lands are to be led by myself," the Imperial Guard told the crowd at the New Fullerium Palace.
A not so silent murmur went through the crowd. The Imperial Legion stood smirking. After all, these people can not resist their new masters. They may be out numbered, but their spirit had been crushed. They were the victors and nothing could stop them now.
Sullenly, the people stood watching and waiting for their fate. "All new residents of the new viceroyalty shall swear loyalty to the Empire. Anyone who has an objection should speak now to be executed," the Imperial Guard informed them. The murmur swept up again to a loud roar. "Come forward if you deny your new masters," the guard commanded. No one in the crowd stepped forward.
Suddenly, the door to the palace opened. A man in a robe stepped forth. His face could not be seen. He took out his sword and stepped forward. "Who wishes to die," the Imperial Guard asked. Taking the hood off revealing his face he said, "It is I, Lufue Zue, Marshal of New Fullerium. You are tresspassing. Prepare to die."
The Imperial guard laughed and motioned his legion to assist. "You and what army," the guard asked. Lufue Zue looked at the crowd and grinned. "Who will assist me with restoring New Fullerium? Who will stand up to the tyranny of the Imperials? Who dares to live," Lufue asked the crowd. Throughout the crowd, cheers and applause came through. The Imperial Legion stepped back.
"Stand your ground, they don't have weapons," the Imperial guard commanded the legion. The legion stayed semi-steady foot. Lufue Zue motioned towards the door and several men came out with weapons drawn and handing out shovels and other garden equipment to the crowd. "Forever New Fullerium," Lufue Zue yelled out as he ran charging towards the legion. The legion for the most part scattered and ran away all except for the Imperial Guard who was knocked unconcious.
When the Imperial Guard woke up, he was imprisoned with several guards around him. "Glad to see you are awake," Lufue said to him. "You won't get information out of me no matter how hard you try," the Imperial guard informed Lufue. "That's fine. It's not an issue for me. You are actually to be a messenge to the Emperor. We have no use for you except as a hostage," Lufue told him.
"Interesting. How did you escape," the Imperial guard asked Lufue. Lufue smiled and laughed. "You Imperials don't know the concept of a decoy? After all, you didn't think I would let myself be captured, did you," Lufue asked. The Imperial guard shrugged. "Impressive if I may say so myself. A valuable lesson you have taught me. However, you must be aware that we will imitate it as well," the Imperial Guard told Lufue. "Yes, but we still have the upper hand," Lufue said with a grin as he left the room.
In the Imperial Palace, a messenger came to Emperor Russ with some bad news. "What is it messenger," the Emperor demanded. "Your excellency, the Imperial Guard has been captured by Lufue Zue, Marshal of New Fullerium," the messenger told him. "How can this be? Guards, check the Imperial Prison," the Emperor asked. The guards ran out and ran to the prison cell.
The messenger looked nervous and the Emperor dismissed him from their presence. The guards entered the prison area and found several dead guards. "You know the Emperor is gonna be very pissed about this," one guard said to the other. "Good thing our week of vacation is coming up," the other guard said to the first. The guards nodded in agreement and then went in to tell the Emperor the bad news.
Inside the New Fullerium Palace, both Lufue Zues laughed as they reunited. "They fell for the plan, didn't they," Lufue Zue said laughing. "Excellent wasn't it," the other Lufue commented. "Think they'll ever figure it out," the first Lufue asked. "Doubt it. That's what happens when you mess with the New Fullerium nation," Lufue Zue commented with a grin. "Yes, indeed. After all Victory comes to one," Lufue Zue noted. "Or two as they case may be," the other Lufue commented with a grin.
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