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Chapter 473: Just to Vent Some Ill Will?
"Historia Reiss, former Queen of the New Eldian Empire, pays respects to Lord Saint Nerona!"
A blonde Girl with a golden Crown on her head, her hair styled up, and a red Cape with white fur trim draped over her shoulders, lowered her jewel-like azure Eyes and performed the etiquette of Royalty and Nobility with utmost seriousness.
Her Height was estimated to be less than 1.5 meters, making her appear quite petite and delicate.
But that expressionless look added a touch of coldness to her demeanor, and paired with her clear Gaze that shimmered with firm resolve, it surprisingly gave Im, who was seated on the Throne, a Feeling of seeing 'Artoria'.
At this moment, he even faintly anticipated her saying to him, "I ask you, are you my Master?"
Speaking of which.
This 'Queen' before him was also a Warrior who dared to fight Pure Titans with Twin Swords, and she also bore the responsibility for the Citizens of a nation.
This piqued Im's interest in her actively seeking an audience. Although he had probably guessed what she was going to say.
"Esteemed World Noble, Celestial Dragon Lord, I Plea for you to bestow Mercy upon the pitiful Eldians and exempt us from the judgment and punishment imposed upon us by the World Government!"
Historia waited for the translation expert from the Land of the Rising Sun to repeat her words in 'Eastern language'. When she saw that Im on the Throne remained noncommittal and did not respond, her Heart sank.
She had already learned about the Status of the Celestial Dragons within the World Government through various channels, so she believed the Hope of the Eldians rested on him.
Suddenly.
She actually knelt down directly, her smooth, fair forehead touching the cold floor, painstakingly forcing out one heavy sound after another.
"As long as... as long as you are willing to promise that the World Government will treat the Eldians kindly, I... I am willing to serve you as a slave or maid, dedicating everything I have to you!"
At this moment, the golden Crown on the head of this Eldian Queen appeared so dim and lusterless, no matter how the Sunlight outside shone upon it.
The Atmosphere in the Hall gradually became serious.
When the translation expert from the Land of the Rising Sun finished translating, trembling with fear, Im coldly looked down at Historia, still without saying a word.
A moment later.
"The World Government's judgment Announcement cannot change overnight. The Eldians must Pay the corresponding price for Eren Yeager's actions. This is unchangeable."
A high and cold voice echoed in Historia's mind. In her astonishment, her Eyes suddenly widened, and she abruptly raised her head to look at Im, only to find the translation expert standing aside, completely unaware.
As mentioned before.
Im's Three Colors of Haki had long reached a realm that even those outside referred to as the Highest Combat Power had not achieved. Not only were they fully integrated, but they also possessed most of the special Abilities of Observation Haki.
He also possessed Redfield's Heart Voice Reading and Memory, and could even further transmit his own inner thoughts and Memory to the other party through Mental Power.
Therefore, in this kind of spiritual Communication, he didn't need to specifically learn any language; he could still make the other party understand the thoughts he wanted to express.
That's right.
It was a Superpower!
However, the prerequisite was that the other party had sufficient comprehension ability. Creatures like Insects or ordinary Animals wouldn't work.
As for what Im was saying to Historia now...
Of course, it was nonsense.
He certainly had the Ability to make the World Government change its Decision overnight and directly revoke the judgment against the Eldians. But for her to want to exchange herself for this special Authority, one could only say she wasn't qualified enough.
"Now, I have answered your Matter. Next, let's talk about the Matter I want to do."
Im completely ignored the Despair and unwillingness on the young Queen's face, and continued to coldly transmit his inner thoughts.
"You are Royalty of the Eldians. You can definitely let your Soul enter the Coordinate Space where Ymir is. Take me there to see her!"
"What?!"
Historia, who was mourning the tragic Fate of her people just a second ago, her expression changed drastically the next second. She stared at Im with her beautiful blue Pupils in disbelief.
"How do you know about this!!"
Her blurted-out words made the translation expert subconsciously want to translate them for Im, but the latter waved his hand, signaling him to withdraw.
"Uh—"
The translation expert didn't understand. Just as he was about to ask something, the collar of his neck was grabbed by a Kuja Royal Guard, and the two of them disappeared from the spot together.
At the same time, Historia's Eyes had lost focus, because her Will had been hypnotized by Im's Spirit. Her Soul was taking the latter's Soul through a brilliant path of colorful light.
Finally, the two appeared in a strange space filled with stars and the Milky Way, with pure white silver Sand covering the ground. Although it was night, it was enveloped in soft light.
Im's first look was towards the giant tree of light in the distance that seemed to reach the heavens and earth. He knew that was the Paths, using the Eldians' Bloodline as a Medium.
Immediately after, his Line of Sight focused on the silver-haired Little Girl about twenty meters away from him, wearing a tattered white linen dress and glaring angrily at him.
Im was completely indifferent to Ymir's Gaze and said calmly, "Since you made me appear before you, it means you also want to chat with me, right, Ymir~"
Given Ymir's absolute Control over the Eldians, if she truly didn't want to see Im, then even with a Descendant of Royalty leading the way, it would be impossible to reach here.
And Historia, who had brought him here, had come back to her senses. She stared blankly at the current Situation, not knowing what to say or what had just happened.
"I want to know what that Star Gate is that you used to enter this World?"
Ymir asked a series of questions with a cold little face.
But upon hearing her words, Im said calmly, "So that's it. It seems you already know what the World Government is and who I am through the Memory of future Giant Hosts."
"Then I must ask you, since you knew all of this, why did you help Eren Yeager oppose us, and even let him commit the great Crime of harming the entire World?"
He was truly curious about this point.
"Hmph, you shattered my Hope of soon obtaining Freedom. Are you not going to allow me to vent some Ill Will?" Ymir turned her head away displeased, retorting with a tone full of resentment.
Im was startled for a moment upon hearing this. And when he used his Heart Voice Reading Ability to unknowingly learn her thoughts and feelings, he was even more surprised.
"You actually just wanted to vent some Ill Will, so you hid the relatively good Future from Eren, making him only see this worst Future? That's why he was so determined to fight us!"
Good heavens, what the hell kind of childish action is this?
No, there is no concept of Time in this Coordinate Space. No matter how much Time passes here, it is only an instant outside. Therefore, Ymir's psychological Age is likely still stuck at the Age before her death.
It's just that kid Eren is too pitiful, isn't he?
"Eren is useless to me now. His only Value was to vent Ill Will for me. Now, I want to make a deal with you!" Ymir turned her head back to face Im again.
"Tell me."
"I can serve your World Government for fifty years, but when the term expires, you must kill me personally and allow me to be completely freed from here. I know you have that Ability!"
Ymir said resolutely in a deep voice.
(End of Chapter)
"Historia Reiss, former Queen of the New Eldian Empire, pays respects to Lord Saint Nerona!"
A blonde Girl with a golden Crown on her head, her hair styled up, and a red Cape with white fur trim draped over her shoulders, lowered her jewel-like azure Eyes and performed the etiquette of Royalty and Nobility with utmost seriousness.
Her Height was estimated to be less than 1.5 meters, making her appear quite petite and delicate.
But that expressionless look added a touch of coldness to her demeanor, and paired with her clear Gaze that shimmered with firm resolve, it surprisingly gave Im, who was seated on the Throne, a Feeling of seeing 'Artoria'.
At this moment, he even faintly anticipated her saying to him, "I ask you, are you my Master?"
Speaking of which.
This 'Queen' before him was also a Warrior who dared to fight Pure Titans with Twin Swords, and she also bore the responsibility for the Citizens of a nation.
This piqued Im's interest in her actively seeking an audience. Although he had probably guessed what she was going to say.
"Esteemed World Noble, Celestial Dragon Lord, I Plea for you to bestow Mercy upon the pitiful Eldians and exempt us from the judgment and punishment imposed upon us by the World Government!"
Historia waited for the translation expert from the Land of the Rising Sun to repeat her words in 'Eastern language'. When she saw that Im on the Throne remained noncommittal and did not respond, her Heart sank.
She had already learned about the Status of the Celestial Dragons within the World Government through various channels, so she believed the Hope of the Eldians rested on him.
Suddenly.
She actually knelt down directly, her smooth, fair forehead touching the cold floor, painstakingly forcing out one heavy sound after another.
"As long as... as long as you are willing to promise that the World Government will treat the Eldians kindly, I... I am willing to serve you as a slave or maid, dedicating everything I have to you!"
At this moment, the golden Crown on the head of this Eldian Queen appeared so dim and lusterless, no matter how the Sunlight outside shone upon it.
The Atmosphere in the Hall gradually became serious.
When the translation expert from the Land of the Rising Sun finished translating, trembling with fear, Im coldly looked down at Historia, still without saying a word.
A moment later.
"The World Government's judgment Announcement cannot change overnight. The Eldians must Pay the corresponding price for Eren Yeager's actions. This is unchangeable."
A high and cold voice echoed in Historia's mind. In her astonishment, her Eyes suddenly widened, and she abruptly raised her head to look at Im, only to find the translation expert standing aside, completely unaware.
As mentioned before.
Im's Three Colors of Haki had long reached a realm that even those outside referred to as the Highest Combat Power had not achieved. Not only were they fully integrated, but they also possessed most of the special Abilities of Observation Haki.
He also possessed Redfield's Heart Voice Reading and Memory, and could even further transmit his own inner thoughts and Memory to the other party through Mental Power.
Therefore, in this kind of spiritual Communication, he didn't need to specifically learn any language; he could still make the other party understand the thoughts he wanted to express.
That's right.
It was a Superpower!
However, the prerequisite was that the other party had sufficient comprehension ability. Creatures like Insects or ordinary Animals wouldn't work.
As for what Im was saying to Historia now...
Of course, it was nonsense.
He certainly had the Ability to make the World Government change its Decision overnight and directly revoke the judgment against the Eldians. But for her to want to exchange herself for this special Authority, one could only say she wasn't qualified enough.
"Now, I have answered your Matter. Next, let's talk about the Matter I want to do."
Im completely ignored the Despair and unwillingness on the young Queen's face, and continued to coldly transmit his inner thoughts.
"You are Royalty of the Eldians. You can definitely let your Soul enter the Coordinate Space where Ymir is. Take me there to see her!"
"What?!"
Historia, who was mourning the tragic Fate of her people just a second ago, her expression changed drastically the next second. She stared at Im with her beautiful blue Pupils in disbelief.
"How do you know about this!!"
Her blurted-out words made the translation expert subconsciously want to translate them for Im, but the latter waved his hand, signaling him to withdraw.
"Uh—"
The translation expert didn't understand. Just as he was about to ask something, the collar of his neck was grabbed by a Kuja Royal Guard, and the two of them disappeared from the spot together.
At the same time, Historia's Eyes had lost focus, because her Will had been hypnotized by Im's Spirit. Her Soul was taking the latter's Soul through a brilliant path of colorful light.
Finally, the two appeared in a strange space filled with stars and the Milky Way, with pure white silver Sand covering the ground. Although it was night, it was enveloped in soft light.
Im's first look was towards the giant tree of light in the distance that seemed to reach the heavens and earth. He knew that was the Paths, using the Eldians' Bloodline as a Medium.
Immediately after, his Line of Sight focused on the silver-haired Little Girl about twenty meters away from him, wearing a tattered white linen dress and glaring angrily at him.
Im was completely indifferent to Ymir's Gaze and said calmly, "Since you made me appear before you, it means you also want to chat with me, right, Ymir~"
Given Ymir's absolute Control over the Eldians, if she truly didn't want to see Im, then even with a Descendant of Royalty leading the way, it would be impossible to reach here.
And Historia, who had brought him here, had come back to her senses. She stared blankly at the current Situation, not knowing what to say or what had just happened.
"I want to know what that Star Gate is that you used to enter this World?"
Ymir asked a series of questions with a cold little face.
But upon hearing her words, Im said calmly, "So that's it. It seems you already know what the World Government is and who I am through the Memory of future Giant Hosts."
"Then I must ask you, since you knew all of this, why did you help Eren Yeager oppose us, and even let him commit the great Crime of harming the entire World?"
He was truly curious about this point.
"Hmph, you shattered my Hope of soon obtaining Freedom. Are you not going to allow me to vent some Ill Will?" Ymir turned her head away displeased, retorting with a tone full of resentment.
Im was startled for a moment upon hearing this. And when he used his Heart Voice Reading Ability to unknowingly learn her thoughts and feelings, he was even more surprised.
"You actually just wanted to vent some Ill Will, so you hid the relatively good Future from Eren, making him only see this worst Future? That's why he was so determined to fight us!"
Good heavens, what the hell kind of childish action is this?
No, there is no concept of Time in this Coordinate Space. No matter how much Time passes here, it is only an instant outside. Therefore, Ymir's psychological Age is likely still stuck at the Age before her death.
It's just that kid Eren is too pitiful, isn't he?
"Eren is useless to me now. His only Value was to vent Ill Will for me. Now, I want to make a deal with you!" Ymir turned her head back to face Im again.
"Tell me."
"I can serve your World Government for fifty years, but when the term expires, you must kill me personally and allow me to be completely freed from here. I know you have that Ability!"
Ymir said resolutely in a deep voice.
(End of Chapter)
