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Chapter 675
# Chapter 671: The Emperor's Thoughts!
This was an antique, elegant, and extraordinarily spacious Room.
Scattered brilliant Sunlight shot in from the carved lattice window beside it, forming dappled, floating light and shadow on the luxurious bed and clean floor.
A pair of slightly tired eyes slowly opened, and the familiar golden bed curtains came into Line of Sight.
At the same time.
A faint sandalwood scent filled the nostrils, quickly restoring the Emperor's Spirit and clarity. As his Body unconsciously moved slightly, the Cloud Gauze Silk covering him rippled like water.
"Mm."
This caused a Young Man sleeping slumped beside the bed to slowly wake up after sensing the Commotion, opening his amber-like grass-green eyes.
He was a big boy with fair skin, a gentle disposition, and light green medium-length hair.
"Father Emperor?"
"Ah, Father Emperor, you're awake!"
When he noticed the Emperor's kind Gaze, he immediately became energetic, shouting excitedly with a face full of Excitement. This made the former Shake Head helplessly.
"I've told you many times. As the Crown Prince, the future Imperial Emperor, you must always maintain Calmness and Rationality. Don't be so startled."
Although his words were a lecture, his tone was very gentle.
Because this was his only Imperial Prince.
Although it sounds incredible, the Emperor indeed only had one wife in his life, who is the current Empress, and only this Sole Descendant in terms of offspring.
Speaking of which.
The Imperial Family's surname is Qin, and the Emperor's name is Hao.
And this Crown Prince of the Empire's name is Su. He is already seventeen this year, but his Personality is relatively weak and naive.
Furthermore, he is the one in the 'Akame ga Kill Manga' who was deceived by Minister Honest and ultimately went to the guillotine, the 'Little Emperor'.
"Your Son understands."
Qin Su first nodded obediently, then quickly asked, "Father Emperor, how do you feel now? Does Your Son need to call the Imperial Physician?"
"I'm fine, and your Empress Mother?"
The Emperor Shake Head, sat up leaning against the headboard, while simultaneously recalling the various Matters from before in his Memory.
Although Destarugul within the Imperial Guardian Mech had eroded his Consciousness, this doesn't mean he couldn't remember anything. At least the experience during the rampage was relatively Understand.
It was just that at the time, he was Control by uncontrollable frantic emotions and lost his self-Rationality.
However, after falling into a Coma, he didn't know anything.
Only the Screen Feed of the sky-piercing Golden Light Pillar and the Giant White Ship faintly remained in his Memory.
"Empress Mother accompanied you for nearly two days and two nights. Three hours ago, she really couldn't bear it anymore and returned to the Palace to rest under the Escort of Commander Kurome," Qin Su replied softly.
"Mm, you've all worked hard."
The Emperor sighed inwardly and also knew that he had been in a Coma for two days.
At this time, he heard Qin Su ask again, "Father Emperor, does Your Son need to notify General Bols, Regent Saul, and the others to come over?"
"No hurry."
The Emperor waved his hand, refusing. "First, tell Father Emperor about the Matters that have happened recently."
"This..."
Qin Su hesitated, opening his mouth but looking like he had something difficult to say. This made the Emperor frown, his tone becoming serious. "Speak frankly, don't beat around the bush."
"Yes, Father Emperor!"
Qin Su's Heart tightened. He quickly reported everything that happened after the other party fell into a Coma, the Matter of the Supreme Imperial Arm, the Imperial Guardian Mech, being confiscated by the World Government, telling it all in detail.
"Sigh—"
As the Emperor listened, his Expression became increasingly solemn. Even after the other party finished speaking, he remained silent for a long time. In the end, everything turned into a long sigh.
Qin Su said indignantly, "Father Emperor, Your Son thinks we should immediately demand the Imperial Guardian Mech back from the World Government. That is clearly our thing!"
"We can't get it back."
"As complete and utter losers, whether it's the Imperial Guardian Mech, or this Country of ours, or even the entire World, they are actually already theirs."
"Under these circumstances, the World Government even allows us Affiliation and even preserves our State Power. It can be considered a form of Mercy."
The Emperor lowered his Voice, as if muttering to himself, but he was actually speaking for Qin Su beside the bed to hear. "Remember this. All complaints under an absolute Power Difference are just meaningless overestimation of one's own Strength."
"What we need to do now is surrender and continuously make The Empire Stronger. As for the Future, let the future Emperors decide."
Qin Su felt like he understood after listening, but didn't fully Understand. So he could only nod in a dazed manner, indicating that he had kept it in Heart.
"Su'er."
"Father Emperor?"
After hesitating for a few seconds, the Emperor still said, "After we officially join the World Government, I want to send you to their World to Study for a few years."
"Ah!"
Qin Su was immediately stunned when he heard this. Going to Other Worlds? This was something he had never even thought about. And wouldn't this mean separating from Father Emperor and Empress Mother?
To be honest, he didn't want to go.
But he didn't know how to refuse Father Emperor, so he just lowered his head, pursed his lips, and remained silent.
"You are the future Emperor of this The Empire, so I believe you must have more Understanding of the World Government."
"So while I can still manage state affairs for a few years, you should go out, walk around, and see. It will surely be of great help to you, and incidentally, it will also bring us closer to the World Government."
The Emperor understood his Son's Personality. To put it bluntly, he was a kind Child who had always been surrounded by Favor but hadn't become malicious.
If this Personality were in ordinary times, steadily being a conservative wise ruler, there should be no problem.
But with the appearance of the World Government, the entire World is in an Era of great change.
This places higher Requirements on the Ability and Disposition of a Country's Ruler.
So he had to steel his Heart and use this method of 'studying abroad in Otherworld' to accelerate the cultivation of Qin Su's Independence and various Abilities.
...
Qin Su still remained silent. But with the Emperor's words, he also knew that the other party had made up his mind this time. This made his mood somewhat suppressed and Nervous.
That was fear of the Future.
"In short, be prepared. From tomorrow onwards, you must Study etiquette and Knowledge more seriously, and also lay a good Foundation in Martial Arts. At least reach a level that isn't embarrassing!"
After speaking, the Emperor waved his hand.
"Alright, go see Empress Mother first. And while you're at it, notify Regent Saul, General Bols, Minister of Finance Ezra, Commander Goetzki, Minister Najenda, and Doctor Stylish to come to the Swearing Hall for discussion."
"Yes, Father Emperor."
Qin Su Stand Up gloomily and walked out of the Bedroom.
"Sigh—"
After the Door was closed tightly, the Emperor let out another long sigh. He really had no choice but to do this.
Although what he said before was also part of the reason, the most Core point was actually because The Empire lost the 'Imperial Guardian Mech'.
Alchemy Kingdom and Shenhe Island Nation, since the World Government appeared, basically weren't greatly affected, apart from losing some Mid-Level Combat Power and lower-level Large Force in battle.
But what about The Empire?
First, the Northern Snow Region was directly Occupied and taken away. Then the Army Unit was completely defeated, and Army General Blande died in battle.
The Marine Fleet and Headquarters were completely annihilated, and Marine Admiral Esdeath is even missing.
Also, Meilard, the Commander of the former 'Oarberg' Assassination Unit, is also suspected to be dead or a Captive. Najenda's Intelligence Unit suffered more than half casualties.
Although General Bols is fine on the Air Force side, the Air Force Unit suffered heavy losses.
Oh, and there was that Super Blizzard before, which also turned the South of The Empire into an Ice and Snow World. Countless livestock and Citizens froze to death.
Now even the biggest Trump Card, the 'Supreme Imperial Arm', is gone.
In such a situation, as the current Imperial Emperor, the only Method he could think of was to send the Imperial Prince out to deepen the intimacy with the World Government and thus borrow their prestige.
It's just that doing this seems overly fawning, losing the decency and dignity The Empire has maintained for a thousand years.
When he reaches the Underworld after a hundred years, he probably won't have the face to meet his ancestors.
"His Majesty the First Emperor, I am truly incompetent!" The Emperor's eyes welled up with tears full of Suffering. Two lines of hot tears slid down his cheeks. Now, he no longer concealed the weak side of his Heart.
However, an hour later, when he finished washing up, put on the Black Dragon Robe with gold trim, and stepped into the Swearing Hall again.
His face had long since recovered its former Calmness and determination.
"His Majesty!"
The Emperor sat behind the table, looking at the bowing Imperial Senior Officials before him, including Bud, Saul, Najenda, Doctor Stylish, and others, and secretly swore in his Heart.
"I will definitely pass The Empire down to Su'er completely and intact!"
(End of Chapter)
This was an antique, elegant, and extraordinarily spacious Room.
Scattered brilliant Sunlight shot in from the carved lattice window beside it, forming dappled, floating light and shadow on the luxurious bed and clean floor.
A pair of slightly tired eyes slowly opened, and the familiar golden bed curtains came into Line of Sight.
At the same time.
A faint sandalwood scent filled the nostrils, quickly restoring the Emperor's Spirit and clarity. As his Body unconsciously moved slightly, the Cloud Gauze Silk covering him rippled like water.
"Mm."
This caused a Young Man sleeping slumped beside the bed to slowly wake up after sensing the Commotion, opening his amber-like grass-green eyes.
He was a big boy with fair skin, a gentle disposition, and light green medium-length hair.
"Father Emperor?"
"Ah, Father Emperor, you're awake!"
When he noticed the Emperor's kind Gaze, he immediately became energetic, shouting excitedly with a face full of Excitement. This made the former Shake Head helplessly.
"I've told you many times. As the Crown Prince, the future Imperial Emperor, you must always maintain Calmness and Rationality. Don't be so startled."
Although his words were a lecture, his tone was very gentle.
Because this was his only Imperial Prince.
Although it sounds incredible, the Emperor indeed only had one wife in his life, who is the current Empress, and only this Sole Descendant in terms of offspring.
Speaking of which.
The Imperial Family's surname is Qin, and the Emperor's name is Hao.
And this Crown Prince of the Empire's name is Su. He is already seventeen this year, but his Personality is relatively weak and naive.
Furthermore, he is the one in the 'Akame ga Kill Manga' who was deceived by Minister Honest and ultimately went to the guillotine, the 'Little Emperor'.
"Your Son understands."
Qin Su first nodded obediently, then quickly asked, "Father Emperor, how do you feel now? Does Your Son need to call the Imperial Physician?"
"I'm fine, and your Empress Mother?"
The Emperor Shake Head, sat up leaning against the headboard, while simultaneously recalling the various Matters from before in his Memory.
Although Destarugul within the Imperial Guardian Mech had eroded his Consciousness, this doesn't mean he couldn't remember anything. At least the experience during the rampage was relatively Understand.
It was just that at the time, he was Control by uncontrollable frantic emotions and lost his self-Rationality.
However, after falling into a Coma, he didn't know anything.
Only the Screen Feed of the sky-piercing Golden Light Pillar and the Giant White Ship faintly remained in his Memory.
"Empress Mother accompanied you for nearly two days and two nights. Three hours ago, she really couldn't bear it anymore and returned to the Palace to rest under the Escort of Commander Kurome," Qin Su replied softly.
"Mm, you've all worked hard."
The Emperor sighed inwardly and also knew that he had been in a Coma for two days.
At this time, he heard Qin Su ask again, "Father Emperor, does Your Son need to notify General Bols, Regent Saul, and the others to come over?"
"No hurry."
The Emperor waved his hand, refusing. "First, tell Father Emperor about the Matters that have happened recently."
"This..."
Qin Su hesitated, opening his mouth but looking like he had something difficult to say. This made the Emperor frown, his tone becoming serious. "Speak frankly, don't beat around the bush."
"Yes, Father Emperor!"
Qin Su's Heart tightened. He quickly reported everything that happened after the other party fell into a Coma, the Matter of the Supreme Imperial Arm, the Imperial Guardian Mech, being confiscated by the World Government, telling it all in detail.
"Sigh—"
As the Emperor listened, his Expression became increasingly solemn. Even after the other party finished speaking, he remained silent for a long time. In the end, everything turned into a long sigh.
Qin Su said indignantly, "Father Emperor, Your Son thinks we should immediately demand the Imperial Guardian Mech back from the World Government. That is clearly our thing!"
"We can't get it back."
"As complete and utter losers, whether it's the Imperial Guardian Mech, or this Country of ours, or even the entire World, they are actually already theirs."
"Under these circumstances, the World Government even allows us Affiliation and even preserves our State Power. It can be considered a form of Mercy."
The Emperor lowered his Voice, as if muttering to himself, but he was actually speaking for Qin Su beside the bed to hear. "Remember this. All complaints under an absolute Power Difference are just meaningless overestimation of one's own Strength."
"What we need to do now is surrender and continuously make The Empire Stronger. As for the Future, let the future Emperors decide."
Qin Su felt like he understood after listening, but didn't fully Understand. So he could only nod in a dazed manner, indicating that he had kept it in Heart.
"Su'er."
"Father Emperor?"
After hesitating for a few seconds, the Emperor still said, "After we officially join the World Government, I want to send you to their World to Study for a few years."
"Ah!"
Qin Su was immediately stunned when he heard this. Going to Other Worlds? This was something he had never even thought about. And wouldn't this mean separating from Father Emperor and Empress Mother?
To be honest, he didn't want to go.
But he didn't know how to refuse Father Emperor, so he just lowered his head, pursed his lips, and remained silent.
"You are the future Emperor of this The Empire, so I believe you must have more Understanding of the World Government."
"So while I can still manage state affairs for a few years, you should go out, walk around, and see. It will surely be of great help to you, and incidentally, it will also bring us closer to the World Government."
The Emperor understood his Son's Personality. To put it bluntly, he was a kind Child who had always been surrounded by Favor but hadn't become malicious.
If this Personality were in ordinary times, steadily being a conservative wise ruler, there should be no problem.
But with the appearance of the World Government, the entire World is in an Era of great change.
This places higher Requirements on the Ability and Disposition of a Country's Ruler.
So he had to steel his Heart and use this method of 'studying abroad in Otherworld' to accelerate the cultivation of Qin Su's Independence and various Abilities.
...
Qin Su still remained silent. But with the Emperor's words, he also knew that the other party had made up his mind this time. This made his mood somewhat suppressed and Nervous.
That was fear of the Future.
"In short, be prepared. From tomorrow onwards, you must Study etiquette and Knowledge more seriously, and also lay a good Foundation in Martial Arts. At least reach a level that isn't embarrassing!"
After speaking, the Emperor waved his hand.
"Alright, go see Empress Mother first. And while you're at it, notify Regent Saul, General Bols, Minister of Finance Ezra, Commander Goetzki, Minister Najenda, and Doctor Stylish to come to the Swearing Hall for discussion."
"Yes, Father Emperor."
Qin Su Stand Up gloomily and walked out of the Bedroom.
"Sigh—"
After the Door was closed tightly, the Emperor let out another long sigh. He really had no choice but to do this.
Although what he said before was also part of the reason, the most Core point was actually because The Empire lost the 'Imperial Guardian Mech'.
Alchemy Kingdom and Shenhe Island Nation, since the World Government appeared, basically weren't greatly affected, apart from losing some Mid-Level Combat Power and lower-level Large Force in battle.
But what about The Empire?
First, the Northern Snow Region was directly Occupied and taken away. Then the Army Unit was completely defeated, and Army General Blande died in battle.
The Marine Fleet and Headquarters were completely annihilated, and Marine Admiral Esdeath is even missing.
Also, Meilard, the Commander of the former 'Oarberg' Assassination Unit, is also suspected to be dead or a Captive. Najenda's Intelligence Unit suffered more than half casualties.
Although General Bols is fine on the Air Force side, the Air Force Unit suffered heavy losses.
Oh, and there was that Super Blizzard before, which also turned the South of The Empire into an Ice and Snow World. Countless livestock and Citizens froze to death.
Now even the biggest Trump Card, the 'Supreme Imperial Arm', is gone.
In such a situation, as the current Imperial Emperor, the only Method he could think of was to send the Imperial Prince out to deepen the intimacy with the World Government and thus borrow their prestige.
It's just that doing this seems overly fawning, losing the decency and dignity The Empire has maintained for a thousand years.
When he reaches the Underworld after a hundred years, he probably won't have the face to meet his ancestors.
"His Majesty the First Emperor, I am truly incompetent!" The Emperor's eyes welled up with tears full of Suffering. Two lines of hot tears slid down his cheeks. Now, he no longer concealed the weak side of his Heart.
However, an hour later, when he finished washing up, put on the Black Dragon Robe with gold trim, and stepped into the Swearing Hall again.
His face had long since recovered its former Calmness and determination.
"His Majesty!"
The Emperor sat behind the table, looking at the bowing Imperial Senior Officials before him, including Bud, Saul, Najenda, Doctor Stylish, and others, and secretly swore in his Heart.
"I will definitely pass The Empire down to Su'er completely and intact!"
(End of Chapter)
