Emerald Corolla.
Even though the lake water outside was frozen and snowflakes were flying everywhere, the Emerald Corolla was still like spring all year round. The laws of nature had completely lost their effect here. Beautiful flowers bloomed everywhere, and the air was filled with vitality. The elves also lived their leisurely lives as usual. The sudden snowstorm did not leave a trace here.
Tang En and Aiguin sat quietly by the lake. The two of them looked at the canned food factory in the distance, but their minds were not on the factory.
Tang En enjoyed this time alone with Aiguin. He was usually so busy that he did not have time to spend alone time with Aiguin — although Aiguin did not feel this way.
It was not easy for him to remind Yu Stisa and the others to complete the basic instruction set of the artificial soul quantum computer and start the integration process. Only then did he have time to shamelessly come over to Aiguin, wanting to increase her affection for him. However, when he thought of what was going to happen next, he felt that it would be difficult to increase her affection for him.
After being in a daze for a while, Tang En looked at Aiguin beside him. After looking at her translucent ears, his eyes fell on the side of her face. After hesitating for a long time, just as Tang En was about to speak, Aiguin suddenly turned her face and looked at Tang En with a puzzled expression. "Is there something strange on my face?"
After saying that, she touched her cheek a little embarrassedly, as if there was really some dust on it.
"How can there be? You are a legendary powerhouse."
Tang En laughed. After a pause, he lowered his eyes and said softly, "Aiguin, if, I mean, if, I have to start a war, what will you think?"
"War?"
Aiguin looked at Tang En in surprise. "Why?"
Although the Irus Empire was divided after the second war of Chaos, and there were still some conflicts between the countries, it had to be said that Prandal was now in a rare period of peace in the history of ten thousand years. The army of Chaos had left too many painful memories for the people of Prandal. Now, all the people were recuperating. War, other than bringing disaster and pain, what else could it bring?
"… Perhaps, it is to complete my mission?"
Tang En found an excuse for himself. In order to fight against the army of Chaos, he had to gather the power of the entire Prandal. unifying the world was the easiest way, and the Kingdom was now an obstacle in front of him.
"Is that so …"
Aegwynn pondered for a moment before asking: "Why are you asking for my opinion?"
"Of course, it is because your opinion is very important to me!"
Tang En once again hinted at Aiguin's importance. Unfortunately, such roundabout words of love had no effect on the elves, not to mention that Aiguin was a very simple elf.
Aiguin asked Tang En in return. "If I stop you, will you give up the war?"
"Well —"
Tang En hesitated, which was rare. Mission? Or Aiguin's affection? How should he choose between the two?
"— No."
After a moment, Tang En shook his head and smiled bitterly. "… I realized that although I say that I value your opinion, I actually just want you to support me."
Tang En knew very well that compared to love, his mission was obviously more important. If he could not get rid of the army of Chaos, the world would only end up being destroyed. By then, anything he said would be empty talk.
Therefore, even if it was for their future, Tang En had to be ruthless and carry out his plan to the end.
"But you know." Aiguin smiled and reached out to touch Tang En's head. "I will never support the war."
"I realized …"
Tang En was a little disappointed. "I was too self-righteous. I thought you would change your principles for me."
He thought that his importance in Aiguin's heart might exceed her principles, but he forgot that a person without principles and beliefs … including an elf, how could they become legendary?
Moreover, Tang En was far from that important in Aiguin's heart.
"That's impossible."
Aiguin smiled. "We are friends, very good friends. If you want to describe it …"
Aiguin tapped her lower lip. After thinking for a while, she said tentatively, "… Like me and Izali? Uh, that doesn't seem right … Then … Like me and the forest? Although it still feels a little strange, it seems very close. "
Aiguin was a very simple elf. It was because of her simplicity that she could be undistracted and become a legendary powerhouse without any shackles. It was also because of her simplicity that Tang En was so difficult to conquer.
Unexpectedly, Tang En's eyes lit up when he heard what she said, and his heart was suddenly filled with joy.
What was Aiguin? An elf who treated the forest as her home!
Elves relied on the forest and trusted the forest!
But she said that his relationship with her was like his relationship with the forest. Didn't this prove that his position in her heart was already very high?
Perhaps even Jean, Angus, and the others who fought side by side with her could not have this kind of treatment!
"… Even if our relationship is so good, I can't violate my principles for you."
"There's no need for that. What you said just now is enough."
Tang En smiled, took Aiguin's hand, and asked softly, "Then let me ask you this. If I really start a war, will you blame me?"
Aiguin hesitated and whispered, "Will you hurt innocent civilians?"
After saying that, as if to remind Tang En, she hurriedly added, "I know you are not a person who kills innocent people …"
"Of course not."
Tang En laughed and naturally scratched Aiguin's nose. "Don't forget that my mission is to save the world. I need the strength of everyone. My goal is to unite everyone. How can I kill innocent civilians? They are my future strength. "
"In that case," Aiguin revealed a bright smile, "of course I won't blame you."
Aiguin's thinking was very simple. If Tang En wanted to start a war — he was not a bloodthirsty person — the people he wanted to fight would definitely be the bad guys. Therefore, under this simple logic, Aiguin naturally would not blame Tang En.
Aiguin's words made Tang En feel relieved. He said to Aiguin very seriously, "I swear to you that this war will definitely be controlled within a controllable range and will not affect civilians. At the same time, I will end this war as soon as possible."
Aiguin smiled. "I believe you."
Tang En, who was relieved of a heavy burden, felt his heart filled with ambition. The barbarians in the Gris region could be easily dealt with by sending out armored divisions and mech warriors.
As for the Gris people, after killing Stanley and his trusted subordinates, the entire Gris Kingdom would be completely broken up. The people would be scattered to various cities in the Irus Empire and assimilate using a strong culture. At the same time, the Gris people would be banned from living together and the native culture of the Gris region would be destroyed. In a few generations, the Gris people would be completely assimilated and there would be no need to worry about any subsequent problems.
As for protecting the foreign culture? Multi-ethnic culture coexistence? Sorry, I don't have that kind of patience and don't want to take that kind of risk.
Since they were going to take big strides towards civilization, they should just toss all the backward cultural practices into the museum. In a civilized society, the only feasible future was to integrate and unify their cultures. If they forcefully maintained each other's customs and practices, when the population base increased, potential conflicts would erupt.
Therefore, it was better to implement the forced integration policy while the unification still had deterrence.
Aiguin suddenly asked, "Right, can you tell me, which country are you attacking?"
"It's okay to tell you, it's the Gris Kingdom."
Tang En said very calmly, "I don't know if you've seen the news broadcast, but a while ago, the army of the Gris Kingdom invaded the Sila Duchy and the Ivalan Duchy again. Not only did they steal their wealth and food, they also killed countless innocent people. Now, the Sila Duchy and the Ivalan Duchy have been incorporated into the Irus Empire and have become part of the Irus Empire, just like hundreds of years ago."
"The Gris Kingdom ruled by Stanley is a very aggressive country. The Gris people have the genes of violence flowing in their bones, and Stanley used his personal worship to amplify this by several times. At the same time, he also refused to communicate with us, which led to the current Gris Kingdom being an unstable factor. For the future of this world, the current Gris Kingdom must be removed from this world."
When Tang En finished speaking, there was a hint of viciousness in his voice, which surprised Aiguin, who was used to seeing Tang En's usual manner.
"It seems … the Gris Kingdom has indeed gone a bit too far."
"Exactly, otherwise I wouldn't be so anxious to get rid of them."
Tang En shook his head. "I have a feeling that if I leave the Gris Kingdom alone, Stanley will cause me some trouble sooner or later. So, it's better to take advantage of the fact that the Sila Duchy and the Ivalan Duchy are being invaded to launch a direct counterattack."
"The Gris Kingdom is now being attacked by a snowstorm. The Gris people are used to the harsh weather, but the Irus people are not. Now is not the right time to go to war, is it?"
Tang En laughed. "It's fine. On one hand, my Weather Mages can change the weather, and on the other hand … Haha, my warriors are not afraid of a mere snowstorm now."
"Then …" Aiguin smiled and placed her hand on Tang En's forehead. "In the name of the flowers blooming in the forest, I wish you blessings. May the green leaves always be by your side, and may you have a safe journey."
"I will."
Tang En nodded. The next moment, he returned to Ellington.
"Fiona, inform Jean, Angus, Brian, Elsa, Depp …"
Tang En called out more than ten names in succession. They were all companions who had accompanied him along the way. Finally, he said coldly, "… Get ready. We are going to war."
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