In the eyes of the tree rings, this reflects the value of a king. A good king or a good leader does not need to be good at everything, as long as he knows how to judge people and use them, he is competent.
"Don't worry!" Emily suddenly said, "The Sun King will come back in the future! When he comes back, he will definitely turn the Queen into a god!"
When she said this, both Alvin and Nian Lun laughed.
This little thing, does she think it is so easy to become a God?
Although strictly speaking - after all, there is no reproductive isolation - the so-called gods and humans are still the same species, the transformation effect of the life level is so obvious that even the return of the Sun King may not be able to do anything.
Otherwise, the Kingdom of the Sun God would not have had so few gods at the time. Besides her, there would be only her and her daughters... In this way, she would be an outsider, and the Sun King would not waste his energy on such a thing.
Elwin still remembers the so-called theory of criminals. To be honest, she is still confused about the relationship between her ancestors and the Sun King.
They were definitely relatives, but it was hard to say how far they were from each other, and it was even harder to say whether they had made any mistakes. She felt uneasy at times that she was qualified to inherit the title of Holy Oak. It was also mostly for this reason that she would sometimes stare blankly into space.
Aisuen must have seen this, so she sent her daughter here.
The daughter of the goddess of shadowy night, this little thing probably doesn't even know how noble her status is. To be frank, her status is even higher than mine. She was sent here to play with me... She was trying to comfort me... to repay my kindness to her.
Really, there would actually be a day when I would be jealous of Imaar... If I had known about this magical blood secret technique earlier, perhaps the recruitment ceremony would not have ended so abruptly.
But there is no point in saying anything now.
Once the opportunity is missed, it is missed. Now everything is a foregone conclusion. She can't even muster that thought, let alone the possibility of any progress.
If she really had to be conflicted and feel regretful, Alwyn wanted to say that she only regretted Sina's death.
There was no doubt that Xina was the sinner of the Blovehaven family. It was just that her death was too simple. She actually hoped that her sister could stay at her feet forever and continue to atone for her sins with everything she had.
Little Emily, who was sitting in her arms, had been observing her expression from the beginning, and suddenly she felt that her queen sister's smile was so beautiful that it made people feel cold in their hearts.
Is this a unique skill of adults?
Mother Xia would occasionally smile like this... What were they thinking at these times?
Before Emily could try to be "considerate", the young queen threw her to the maid and took her to the next room for tutoring.
"She's very sensible."
Listening to the girl's scream fading away, Alwin regained his composure and bent down to touch Lily's hair.
"She has better athletic ability than me, plus she can move in the shadows. If she really wants to run, I can't catch her."
She had known for a long time that when the two of them played together it was little Emily who gave in to her. This child really looked like her mother, both in terms of understanding and kindness, as if they were cast in the same mold.
"..." Nianlun frowned tightly, hesitating whether he should report it, saying that this little thing once used its ability to escape to cause havoc in the underground temple of the tree people, and almost sneaked into his laboratory and touched those forbidden drugs.
What could a child of this age understand? She was not angry with Emily, but she thought that Emily must have been instructed by someone to do this.
As for who this someone is.
Humph! The situation is not favorable to me now, so I won’t bother with that guy for now!
"Go ahead, Russ." Alvin looked up. "This matter is not worth your special trip. The person in charge of this matter among the Treemen is Yoze-Blackthorn. Do you have anything else to tell me?"
"Of course there is." Nian Lun smiled, "...Your Majesty, don't you realize that the current situation contains opportunities?"
“An opportunity for unification and integration?”
"…Did you see that?"
"It's been so long since I hatched two golden eggs in my chicken coop. If I don't put any thought into it, I don't deserve to sit in this position anymore."
"So what exactly do you think?" Nian Lun frowned.
In her opinion, the purpose of Sarah's existence is not just to "preserve itself". As long as there is a chance, Sarah can integrate other countries and regions and revive Guserlan's rule over the earth.
This was not just for the sake of "competing for supremacy", she was not so superficial. It was to integrate all the forces that could be integrated at this stage, and also to fight against the gray fog more efficiently.
Otherwise, let’s not talk about anything else... just take the Eclipse incident as an example. How much time did it take for the envoys to rush to Wayne, set up camp, and then for the two sides to initially discuss a feasible plan?
If those two hadn't intervened to help resolve the issue, according to the original plan, it would have taken nearly two months to meet with the 23 envoys in turn and discuss the plan!
This efficiency is really too low... If it were in the "Era of the Kingdom of God", there would be no such process. King Seran can mobilize the power with just one word, so why waste so much time?
Therefore, unified integration is necessary.
It doesn't have to be in the form of annexation, that is, to incorporate the other party into the territory of Sara. It only needs to make the other party more sensible, truly regard Sara as the successor of Guseran, and obey Guseran like those ancient dynasties. This is enough.
"We can do it." Alvin nodded. "Although the function of the Holy Stone Slab is not as good as before, the Gray Mist has existed for so many years, and the countries and regions are much more closed than in the last era. Sara's advantage is that it has the most vast territory and the most relics, as well as new engineering and new technologies that have been unearthed or developed over the years. These can be used as bargaining chips. I think they will not refuse after seeing the prosperity of Wayne."
"I'm glad you think so." Year Ring's brows relaxed.
What she feared most was that Elwin would disagree, that she would be hesitant because she was too young, or even refuse to intimidate other countries because she was "too kind."
It turns out she was overthinking.
After two cleanings, the blood on her hands was not much slower than Charuni's. It can only be said that Charuni has a good eye for people, and those who can be listed as candidates by him are not cheap.
"The most important thing about this matter is not our ideas, but the ideas of the two princes." Alvin reminded her, "Don't do this without their permission. Remember to draft your ideas before making preparations and send a copy to Shadow City."
"I'm already doing that." Annual Ring nodded.
In fact, she guessed that the other two also thought so - meaning that after solving the immediate threat of the Abyss, they planned to free up their hands to deal with the gray fog.
Because she had received information that the Sally brothers, descendants of the Time Dragon, had been absorbed into the "Namiya Mechanical Engineering Society".
It was Nami Adam who started the story instead of Sarah. The purpose of this organization could be seen from the very beginning.
If nothing unexpected happens, those who will join are the diehard believers of the two. The "Engineering Association" will take advantage of this gathering of envoys to try its best to absorb elites from various countries and expand its intelligence and channel network from Sara to the entire Ikalolin.
This is necessary, because as long as the gray fog of Icarolin dissipates, many dangerous places and routes will no longer be dangerous, and the exchanges between countries will deepen and multiply. It will be too late to prepare until the situation develops to that point.
After chatting with Alwin for a few more words, the king and his subject separated again.
Nian Lun knew that he had to keep up with the two men and seize the opportunity.
It is time for the roots of the tree people to spread to other realms.
……
When he opened his eyes dazedly, Tiran Arles found himself tied to the bed.
This...what's going on?
After struggling hard for a few times, she couldn't move at all, which shows how tightly she was tied... Tilan immediately shouted for help, and then the door was pushed open, and her lady-in-waiting Lemuel rushed to the bed in an instant.
"Your Highness, you're awake!"
"Isn't it obvious? Let me go!"
After a lot of hassles, Lemire finally freed her and brought her some food and water to restore her lost energy.
"How long have I been unconscious?" Tilan put down the porridge and glanced at the IV bottle above his head.
Lemuel gave her liquid food, and with the addition of an IV and tubes inserted into her body, she instinctively estimated that this would not be a short time.
"Two whole days." Lemire pursed his lips. "You were sent back by the Sara people... They said you were contaminated outside. We were worried and scared, so we had no choice but to tie your hands and feet."
I'm afraid it's not that simple?
Tilan looked at the female official suspiciously.
She had always lived with Lemuel, and Lemuel couldn't bear to treat her like this.
I must have done something during my coma that frightened even Lemire.
After detailed questioning, it was learned that he had a tendency to self-harm when he was unconscious.
"Your body has been twitching," Lemire said. "It's a very violent twitching... If you don't restrain it, I'm afraid your hands and feet will break on their own. I'm sorry, Your Highness. Are you feeling okay now?"
"I don't feel anything unusual." Tilan sensed it carefully and thought he should be fine.
Not only was she fine, but it was more like she finally had a chance to have a good sleep after a long period of fatigue. After waking up, except for a little weak body, she felt quite energetic. Now, after eating half a bowl of porridge, her strength gradually recovered. She immediately stretched her legs to put on her shoes, intending to get out of bed and take a walk outside.
Lemuel was worried about her and stayed by her side, ready to support her.
During this process, the master and servant kept talking, and Tilan described to her what he saw and heard in the library while recalling it, including the wonders he glimpsed in the silver mist, which he also told Lemire.
She would hide it from others, but there was no need to do so from Lemuel.
"If what you see is not an illusion."
Not sure if it was an illusion, but Lemire's attitude towards her was more respectful than before. "You must be blessed by God."
"God's grace?" Tilan was stunned.
"The Engineering Society is not an ordinary organization. It should be a semi-religious, semi-espionage secret society led by the Sara people, attempting to spread into the gray fog." Lemire analyzed.
"But Brother Sali told me... and that Mage Luca, they all said that this is an academic organization." Tiran recalled, "I have indeed visited the two Dream Cities... It's true that they pass on knowledge, and in the Shadow City, you can exchange corresponding knowledge with your merits."
"This is just a means to win people's hearts." Lemire shook his head. "I want to ask your Highness, what are your feelings after coming to Wayne?"
"Feeling? That must be the prosperity here."
“How great is this feeling.”
"It's definitely bigger than wandering around the capitals of other countries." Tilan frowned, "The gap has almost widened to the extent of an era. I estimate that the floating city in the Guserlan period was only about this level."
"So do you want to bring this prosperity back?"
"Of course I want to, but it's impossible."
After all, everyone can see how important this kind of thing is. Not to mention taking it back, you may not be able to learn it even if you want to join Sara.
"If possible."
"Lemire." Tilan raised his eyebrows, "You mean..."
"The Sara people should be planning to recruit the elites of the diplomatic corps from various countries to join the Engineering Council." Lemire nodded, "We need to work for the Engineering Council and complete the tasks issued by the organization to gain merits, and then use these merits to exchange for the knowledge we need - this is basically a way for the Sara people to control us."
“……” Tilan stopped talking. She was thinking and she felt that this was indeed the case.
"But why do the Sara people think we will surrender?" she asked Lemire. "Is it the Eclipse? Are they planning to use the opportunity of helping us eliminate the Eclipse as a threat to us?"
She didn't know that the abyss pollution in Chesman had been contained. Although the large pits were still there, at least there was no need to worry about them expanding and swallowing up the country.
"It's unlikely." Lemire shook his head. "If I were to guess, they are more likely to take action against the gray fog."
"This is good news. On the one hand, it shows that Sarah has finally mastered the means to expel the gray fog. On the other hand, it shows that they are fully confident in dealing with the Solar Eclipse. The threat of the Eclipse Abyss may no longer be on their mind. They are already thinking about the 'world after the gray fog is expelled'. That is a new Icarolin Continent, and all order must be rewritten."
This... is Lemire's speculation true?
Tilan couldn't quite believe it, after all, this guess was too bold.
"My judgment is based on what you gave me." Lemuel looked around and then lowered his voice again.
"In fact, I doubt that the Sara people have recovered a 'miracle'."
"'miracle'?"
"Maybe they dug out something good from the ancient ruins. Maybe... it's not impossible that it's the Goddess of Mechanical Sun... She might be..."
At this point, Lemuel began to hesitate.
With her meticulousness and boldness, Dillan quickly guessed that what she wanted to say might be "The Mechanical Yang Goddess has returned to Sara"!
It is indeed possible!
She couldn't remember many things in her dream, but she could not forget what happened before she fell asleep.
That gentle voice... the darkness covering the terrifying darkness... could soothe people's hearts, purify pollution, and let her wake up healthy after a good sleep. This doesn't seem like something that a superhuman can do!
But what if it was a goddess?
If the goddess has returned... the miracle has returned... then everything will make sense.
Including the treatment of the Eclipse, the outlook for the new world after the gray fog is driven away... the peculiar system of the Engineering Association...
These are all serving the new order! They are all complying with the new rules!
With goosebumps all over his body, Tilan immediately realized that this was an opportunity.
It's not his own opportunity, but an opportunity for the Chesman Kingdom.
New order, those who adapt to it first will surely gain the most benefits.
So how should I choose...
What should we do to gain the greatest benefit for Chesman...?
His breathing was rapid and his brain was lacking oxygen due to the high-speed operation. Tilan had to let Lemuel help him sit down in the corridor to rest for a while.
At this moment, a guard came to report.
Lett-Sally of Talignan wanted to see her.
Two minutes later, the Sally brothers were brought into the courtyard. The two sides exchanged a few pleasantries before getting straight to the point.
