Chen Rui just had a faint smile on his face: "Conspiracy to murder the commander of the imperial garrison, adultery and 'killing' the uncle's widow... maybe these are not enough? Then, how about adding 'conspiracy to assassinate the emperor'?"
That last sentence made Emperor Rex's eyes become sharp, and he looked straight into Chen Rui's eyes. However, he didn't see anything superfluous except indifference.
"Your Majesty, you don't want to do this?" Chen Rui looked directly into Emperor Rex's eyes, "This is just the right thing to do, once and for all. Isn't this the 'most important' quality of an emperor?"
Emperor Rex's breathing speeded up a bit, took a deep breath, and gradually calmed down: "So, you don't even bring a guardian, and come to see me alone, you already have such an awareness?"
"From the day I came to this palace... no, from the day 'Arthur' was born in this palace, I should have had this kind of awareness." Chen Ruiyun shook his head lightly, "The most ruthless thing is the emperor's family. For
Power, in order to survive, the more relatives you have, the more they will fight to the death. The tree wants to be quiet but the wind is not stopping. It is impossible to be alone. Even the most beloved son may one day shake your throne and become a power-hungry person.
When there are obstacles on the road, you will remove them without hesitation.”
"If that's the case, why did you come back? Why did you show such surprising abilities after you came back? Is it just for that woman? That woman who has been eliminated by your own hands? All the efforts you have made,
It all revolves around this kind of unknown thing, and it ends up like this... the personal relationship between children?"
"This is my own business, I don't want to answer too much," Chen Rui did not answer directly, but changed the topic: "But, speaking of Veronica, since I have completely ended my relationship with her, then... our
Should the agreement be fulfilled as promised?"
"Completely eliminate the remnants of the Yunteng Empire? Even if you don't say it, I will do it." Emperor Rex sneered: "But I am very curious. In this situation, you are still concerned about this matter. What on earth do you think?"
What do you want?"
"If there is something I want to take away, it is the Holy Light Robe." Chen Rui pointed to his head, "But for 'Arthur', what he really wants is not this. Because he is a better person than me.
Naive and stupid guy...but it is meaningless to say this now. Your Majesty, the important thing now is not what I want, but what do you want?"
The emperor on the throne fell silent, tapping the armrest with his index finger, which seemed extremely loud in this silent hall.
The atmosphere became solid for a while. After a while, Rex seemed to have made some kind of decision. With a wave of his hand, a space ring came out and floated in front of Chen Rui.
"This is what you want to take away."
Chen Rui used his consciousness to look inside, and found that there was only one thing inside. A white robe as thin as a cicada's wing, emitting a silvery white brilliance. Just by contacting his consciousness, he could feel the pure light breath, which was by no means inferior.
On the level of Crown of Thorns and Holy Grail.
The highest holy object of the Longhuang Empire. It is the last of the three holy objects - the Holy Light Robe!
Chen Rui was startled. It was indeed a bit unexpected that he got the Holy Light Robe he had always wanted so easily.
That doubtful expression fell in Rex's eyes, and he felt inexplicably happy. He said coldly: "What, this is not what you want?"
"Of course it is. It's just a little unexpected." Although he was surprised, Chen Rui would definitely not refuse this good thing that was delivered to his door. He put the space ring into the storage warehouse, "Then, Your Majesty... next, what should I, the prince, do?
Do?"
"Didn't you plan it early?" Rex sneered: "I am finally sure that from the beginning of your return, you had no intention of staying here. Jinyao territory, magic games, Huanglong wine, just
It’s just the chips you pay.”
"Oh?" Chen Rui raised his eyebrows, "Your Majesty, are you sure there is no other conspiracy here?"
"Hmph! Don't regard everyone except yourself as idiots. Although I don't know what you want, I already know what you don't want." Rex looked at Chen Rui deeply, "I
I don’t know whether I should breathe a sigh of relief or sigh. I admit that I have been hesitating between the heir and the throne that I control. However, no matter how great the emperors are in history, they all have this kind of hesitation. As many people think
In that case, you are indeed the best successor to this empire, why are you so dismissive of it?"
"Everyone's pursuits are different. Of course I have my own obsessions, but the throne and power are not among them. Moreover, I am confident that I have the ability to transcend certain shackles and truly pursue what I want."
Rex was silent for a moment: "What else do you wish for?"
Wishes? A smile appeared on Chen Rui's lips: "Fei'er. Although she has never raised any objection, it can be seen that she is unwilling to the political marriage arranged by you. I hope that in the future she will have the right to freely choose marriage."
"Ridiculous!" Rex said contemptuously: "Since you are a princess, you must be ready to sacrifice your life for the empire at any time, let alone a mere marriage?"
"Only a weak country needs to sacrifice a woman's happiness to maintain temporary stability. I don't think the Longhuang Empire and your Majesty need to do this, if... you really love Fei'er as much as you seem to."
Rex did not answer, but suddenly asked: "Is the Holy Grail also with you?"
Chen Rui looked into Rex's eyes and nodded slowly.
"I see..." Rex nodded slowly, seeming to understand a lot of things, "The Lanyao Empire's refusal to marry is just a deal with Lanbisi."
"That was the deal she chose."
"Like between us now?"
"If... His Majesty thinks 'yes'." Chen Rui stared at Rex for a moment and shrugged, "If there is nothing else, I will leave first."
"Are you going to say goodbye like this?" Rex didn't use 'farewell' but 'farewell'.
"Yes." Chen Rui took a deep breath, "I'm ready."
"You have your own choice, I can't stop you," Rex was silent for a while: "I only want to say one thing, it's not too late for you to change your mind now. This is not a casual comment, you should be able to hear it."
"I think 'Arthur' has no regrets anymore. No matter what he wants to do, he always has a father who keeps him in his heart." Chen Rui bowed deeply to Rex and turned around.
From behind, Rex's deep voice came: "You have been trying to separate yourself and the disappeared 'Arthur' into two people, but no matter what changes you have experienced, no matter what identity or ability you have
, the blood of the Roland family is always flowing in your body. No matter what you are going to do, you cannot deny this fundamental."
"So, this is the way I have to choose to say goodbye." Chen Rui didn't explain anything. He turned around and looked at the figure standing up on the throne. A long-lost feeling arose in his heart. In an instant, it seemed to be the same as in his memory.
A certain image overlapped, "Well, goodbye, father."
At this moment, Chen Rui felt that the last consciousness of "Arthur" had also dissipated, or was completely integrated into his soul, no longer distinguishable from each other, without any flaws or loopholes, and the power of the soul had become more pure than ever.
When it becomes more abundant, both quality and quantity will be greatly improved.
Just like before advancing to the "Red Pole Star Transformation", this improvement has laid a solid and solid foundation for advancing to the next level. Next, all it takes is an opportunity to induce a qualitative change.
This opportunity is the source of creation!
Although the voice of Chen Rui's last words was not loud, Rex still heard it. His body swayed slightly, and he stared at the lone figure from behind, only to feel that his vision suddenly became blurry.
After all, Rex was the emperor who controlled the entire empire. He had always been afraid of "Arthur's" talent and prestige before, so he was a fan of the authorities. However, when he stepped out of that frame, he could really see many things clearly.
"Arthur" used his outstanding talents to manage the Jinyao territory into a huge profit, and then gave this profit to him in this way.
Jinyao territory, magic games, Huanglong wine... are not chips, but gifts.
A gift for dad.
What "Arthur" is going to do next is definitely extremely dangerous. Judging from the Holy Grail and the Holy Light Robe, it is likely to involve the behemoth of the Church of Light. Therefore, before that, we need to fight with the Longhuang Empire and the Holy Light Robe.
As his father, he set the limit, so Arthur gave him a piece of paper at that time. What happened next was planned on the paper. This was also the 'best' way Arthur chose to say goodbye.
Rex suddenly felt very happy, happy for the choice he made in the end. Although "Arthur" was about to say goodbye and embark on a path that even he could not predict, in any case, he did not lose his son after all.
"Did you see, Ikarena, our son..."
After a long time, the blurred vision gradually became clearer, and the originally stooped figure regained its straightness and slowly sat on the throne.
"Urser!"
Urther, the captain of the Imperial Guard who had been waiting somewhere, immediately appeared in the hall: "Your Majesty."
"Has Arthur left?"
"Yes, Your Majesty, His Highness Arthur has left the palace, but the strange thing is that he seems to have disappeared out of thin air. Even Gus's induction power cannot detect the whereabouts of His Highness Arthur."
Emperor Rex nodded calmly: "Inform the whole city immediately that the third prince Arthur killed Veronica, the widow of the late Prince Sophie, and assassinated Trinis, the commander of the imperial garrison in Jinyao Territory. Now he is absconding in fear of crime.
The Fire Wing Legion is chasing after him all night, and Arthur must be captured and returned to the imperial capital! The Dragon Knight Legion is dispatched, and together with the Iron Scale Legion in the Jin Yao Territory, they control the entire Jin Yao Territory immediately. Anyone who disobeys will be killed without mercy!
"
"Yes!" Urther accepted the order without thinking and left.