Chen Rui just had a faint smile on his face, "Murdering the commander of the capital garrison, adultery and 'killing' my uncle's widow … Are these not enough? Then, how about adding 'murdering the emperor'? "
The last sentence made Rex The Great's eyes become sharp, and he looked straight into Chen Rui's eyes. However, there was nothing extra except indifference.
"Your Majesty doesn't want to do this?" Chen Rui looked straight into Rex The Great's eyes, "This is just right to push the boat with the current and get it done once and for all. Isn't this the 'most important' quality of an emperor?"
Rex the Great's breathing quickened a little. He took a deep breath, and gradually calmed down. "So, you're saying that you've already come to this realization when you came to see me alone without even bringing along your protectors?"
"From the day I came to this palace … No, from the day 'Arthur' was born in this palace, I should have such awareness." Chen Rui shook his head lightly, "The most ruthless is the royal family. For power, for survival, the closer the relatives are, the more they will fight to the death. The tree wants peace, but the wind will not stop. It's impossible to be good to yourself. Even if it's your most beloved son, when one day he might shake your throne and become an obstacle on the road of power, you will not hesitate to eradicate him. "
"Since this is the case, why did you come back? Why did you show such amazing abilities after coming back? Is it just for that woman? The woman that you have personally killed? All of your hard work is centered around this kind of ridiculous and ultimately ending up like this … love affair? "
"This is my own business. I don't want to answer too much." Chen Rui did not answer directly but changed the topic, "However, speaking of Veronica, since I have completely ended things with her, then … shouldn't our agreement be fulfilled?"
"Completely eliminate the remaining forces of the Cloud Empire? Even if you didn't mention it, I would have done it anyway. "Rex The Great sneered." But I'm very curious. You're still concerned about this matter in such a situation. What exactly do you want? "
"If there's anything I want to take with me, it's the Holy Light Robe." Chen Rui pointed at his head. "But for 'Arthur', what he really wants isn't this. Because he's more naive and stupid than me … But it's meaningless to talk about this now. Your Majesty, the key now is not what I want, but what do you want? "
The Emperor on the throne fell silent. His index finger tapped on the armrest. In this silent hall, it seemed to be exceptionally loud.
The atmosphere froze for a moment. After a long while, Rex seemed to make some sort of decision. With a wave of his hand, a Space Ring flew out and hovered in front of Chen Rui.
"This is what you want to take away."
Chen Rui probed it with his consciousness. There was only one thing in the Space Ring. It was a white robe that was as thin as a cicada's wings, emitting a silvery-white radiance. Just by touching it with his consciousness, he could feel the pure aura of light. It was not inferior to the level of the Crown of Thorns and the Holy Grail.
The highest holy relic of the Long Huang Empire, which was also the last of the three holy relics — the Holy Light Robe!
Chen Rui was stunned. It was indeed a little unexpected that he could obtain the Holy Light Robe that he had always wanted so easily.
That puzzled expression fell into Rex's eyes, and he inexplicably felt carefree. He said coldly, "What, this isn't what you want?"
"Of course it is. I'm just a little surprised." Although surprised, Chen Rui would definitely not reject this good thing that was delivered to his doorstep. He put the Space Ring into his storage. "So, Your Majesty … What should I do next as a prince?"
"Didn't you plan it from the start?" Rex laughed coldly. "I can finally confirm that from the moment you returned, you did not intend to stay here at all. The Jinyao Territory, the magic game, and the Yellow Dragon Wine were just the bargaining chips that you paid. "
"Oh?" Chen Rui raised his eyebrows. "Your Majesty, are you sure that there is no other conspiracy in this?"
"Hmph! Don't treat everyone except yourself as an idiot. Although I don't know what you want, I already know what you don't want. " Rex looked deeply at Chen Rui. "I don't know if I should heave a sigh of relief or sigh. I admit that I have wandered between the heir and the throne that I control. However, in history, no matter how great the emperor was, there was no one who did not hesitate. Just as many people think, you are indeed the best successor to this empire. Why are you so dismissive of it? "
"Everyone's pursuit is different. Of course, I have my own obsession, 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 other wishes do you have?"
Wishes? A smile appeared at the corner of Chen Rui's mouth. "Fei Er. Although she has not raised any objections, I can see that she is not willing to accept the political marriage that you have arranged. I hope that in the future, she can freely choose her marriage. "
"Ridiculous!" Rex said scornfully. "Since she is a princess, she must be prepared to sacrifice her 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 a temporary stability. I don't think that the Long Huang Empire and you, the emperor, need to do this, if … you really love Fei Er as much as you seem on the surface. "
Rex did not answer, but suddenly asked, "Is the Holy Grail with you?"
Chen Rui looked into Rex's eyes and nodded slowly.
"I see …" Rex nodded slowly, as if he had understood many things. "The Rayo Empire's rejection of the marriage is just a deal with Rambis."
"That is a deal that she chose herself."
"Just like what is happening between us now?"
"If … Your Majesty thinks that it is' yes'." Chen Rui stared at Rex for a moment, then shrugged. "If there is nothing else, I will take my leave first."
"You plan to bid farewell like this?" Rex did not use the word 'farewell', but 'farewell'.
"Yes." Chen Rui took a deep breath. "I am ready."
"You have made your own choice, I cannot stop you." Rex was silent for a while. "I will only say one thing, it is not too late for you to change your mind now. This is not a polite remark, you should be able to hear it."
"I think that 'Arthur' has no regrets. No matter what he wants to do, he will always have a father who puts him in his heart." Chen Rui bowed deeply to Rex, then turned around and left.
Behind him, Rex's deep voice came, "You have been trying to separate yourself from the 'Arthur' who disappeared back then, but no matter what changes you have experienced, no matter what identity or ability you have, the blood that flows in your body will always be the blood of the Roland Family. No matter what you want to do, you cannot deny this root.
"So, this is the way I must choose to bid farewell." Chen Rui did not explain anything. He turned around and looked at the figure who stood up on the throne, and a feeling that he had not felt for a long time arose in his heart. In an instant, he seemed to have overlapped with a certain image in his memory. "Then, farewell, Father."
At this moment, Chen Rui felt that the last bit of 'Arthur' consciousness had also dissipated, or rather, it had completely merged into his soul. There was no longer any difference between them, and there were no flaws or loopholes. The power of his soul had also become purer and more abundant than ever, both in quality and quantity.
Just like before advancing to the Ultimate Crimson Star Transformation, this improvement was equivalent to laying a solid and stable foundation for advancing to the next realm. Next, all he needed was an opportunity to induce a qualitative change.
This opportunity was to create the origin!
Although Chen Rui's last sentence was not loud, Rex still heard it. His body shook slightly, and he stared at the back of the lone figure, only to feel that his vision suddenly became a little blurry.
After all, Rex was the emperor who controlled the entire empire. Previously, because he had always been afraid of the talent and prestige of 'Arthur', he could be said to be closely involved in the situation. However, now that he had jumped out of that frame, he could really see many things clearly.
'Arthur' used his outstanding talent to manage the Jinyao Territory into a huge profit, and then this profit was given to him in this way.
Jinyao Territory, magic games, Yellow Dragon Wine … These were not bargaining chips, but gifts.
A gift to his father.
What 'Arthur' was going to do next would definitely be extremely dangerous. Judging from the Holy Grail and Holy Light Magic Robe, it was very likely that it would also involve the colossal Church of Light. Therefore, before that, he had to draw a line with the Long Huang Empire and his father. Therefore, at that time, Arthur had given him a piece of paper. What happened next was all planned on the paper, and this was also the 'best' way for Arthur to say goodbye.
Rex suddenly felt very grateful, grateful for the choice he had made in the end. Although 'Arthur' was about to say goodbye and embark on a path that even he could not predict, no matter what, he did not lose this son.
"Do you see, Icalena, our son …"
After a long time, his blurry vision gradually became clear, and his slightly hunched figure became straight again. He slowly sat on the throne.
"Ourse!"
Imperial Guard Captain Ourse, who had been on standby somewhere, immediately appeared in the hall. "Your Majesty."
"Has Arthur left?"
"Yes, Your Majesty. His Royal Highness has already left the palace, but the strange thing is that he seemed to have disappeared into thin air. Even Gus's sensing ability could not detect where His Royal Highness had gone."
Rex The Great nodded without batting an eyelid. "Immediately inform the whole city that the Third Prince Arthur killed the late Prince Sophistry's widow, Veronica, and assassinated the Commander of the Imperial Garrison in the Jinyao Territory, Trinidad. Now, he has absconded to escape punishment. Order the Fire Wing Legion to pursue him through the night. We must capture Arthur and bring him back to the Imperial Capital! Order the Dragonriders to move out and join forces with The Iron Scale in the Jinyao Territory to take control of the entire Jinyao Territory at once. Anyone who disobeys will be killed without mercy! "
"Yes!" Ourse accepted the order without hesitation and left.
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