"Yes, it's a pity … But Sir Li Ke, Sven alone won't be able to affect our cause, right? After all, we have you. I believe that you will be able to help Noxus embark on the path of prosperity! "
Curieta didn't care about Sven at all. In her opinion, this man was exactly the same as her husband, Delius. They were the kind of people who were willing to contribute to their cause and country. They were suitable to be leaders, but definitely not suitable to be friends, family, and relatives. They would use everything around them to strengthen their country and accomplish their cause. They would cry bitterly and regret it for the rest of their lives. However, if they were given another chance a thousand times, they would still make the same choice and regret it for the rest of their lives.
They were that kind of men. Curieta was a moth that knew it was dangerous but still pounced on one of the flames because she used to think that she was such a pure and innocent flame.
But unfortunately, their ideals and paths were similar, yet different. That was why they were separated in the end.
"… Actually, there is nothing wrong with Noxus' way of thinking and it's completely correct. It's just that the people who implement it are wrong. That's why if you want a powerful Noxus, you only need to kill all the nobles outside and promote the commoners who don't have any foundation to become the commanders. But that's not all you want, right? "
Li Ke asked and Curieta nodded excitedly.
"The Noxus I want to see isn't just a powerful Noxus! Because that will only continue to cause countless wars and create countless tragedies! A war that only involved killing was meaningless! I agree with your statement that 'war is the final means and not the end'. But now, Noxus has made war the final goal and everyone from top to bottom is the same! Even children want to kill! That's why I want to know how to solve all this! "
After all, the manuscript that Curieta received was not complete. Although she knew that it was a problem with Noxus' system that allowed her to see the mistakes in the book, she could not come up with a way to fix it. That was why she placed all her hopes on Li Ke. Only by doing everything in the book could her dream and long-cherished wish be fulfilled. Only then could her husband return to Noxus.
"It's simple. Let everyone be like you. Educate them, guide them, and provide them with enough food and clothing so that they don't have to worry about not having enough food to eat if they don't join the army."
This …
Curieta naturally knew this too. She thought that Li Ke would explain countless subtle principles and interlocking plans. She didn't expect Li Ke to say something like this …
It was simple, and anyone who had been a leader would be able to understand it with just a little bit of thought.
"It's simple, isn't it? And this is what I want to do now. When I stepped into Noxus this time, I didn't plan to do anything to Noxus. The reason why I became the emperor of Noxus was because I fell into a woman's trap. My original goal was to build Freldrod into a country that could rely on industry to survive. After I became the emperor of Noxus, this was what I wanted to do. So I don't have any idea how to change Noxus. If you ask me how to change Noxus, this is the only thing I can say. "
Although Li Ke had a plan in mind, he had never lived in Noxus. He had only struggled in prison as a gladiator. So he didn't take back his power immediately. Instead, he tried his best to maintain the status quo. The first decree he issued was enough to explain the current situation. One of the decrees he issued was the abolition of slaves and gladiators. This caused the old nobles to hesitate and didn't want to bet on him. The new nobles were also more willing to let Noxus lead them. The abolition of slaves and gladiators was something that even the Immortal Fortress couldn't implement perfectly. So there was nothing he could do when he didn't have enough manpower.
After all, Noxus was an empire. It wasn't a small city like Pi City.
He couldn't stay here and slowly kill people and replace those he trusted … After all, this trip to Freldrod was a must. That was why he wouldn't allow himself to make decisions based on his own assumptions before he truly explored Noxus. He had already suffered a few times in Pietown due to his lack of understanding of the city. He definitely wouldn't allow himself to give out orders without first doing his research. Therefore, when the expectant Curieta asked him about it, he could only give a simple answer.
"But …"
Curieta couldn't accept this fact. In her eyes, Li Ke was a god. How could a person with such knowledge say something like this?
"This is the truth, Curieta. So I sincerely invite you to be my secretary. You can be my eyes and ears in Noxus. Help me find people who have the same ideals and goals as us. Only when we have enough people, can we truly change this empire. We can change this empire that only knows how to fight and not develop. We can let Noxus embark on the path of true prosperity. When that time comes, the ordinary people in Noxus will truly have fairness and happiness. If I'm alone, I won't be able to do anything. So since you trust me so much and are willing to entrust your dreams to me, then work for my dreams, Curieta! "
Li Ke held Curieta's hand. He did not have any evil thoughts towards this woman. He only felt the joy of seeing a spark in the cold winter. People like Curieta, who came from a humble background and experienced great wealth, were still willing to maintain their original heart and speak up for the weak, were too rare. Ever since he came to this world, he had seen less than ten people like her.
The people of Pi City were ignorant and couldn't see the direction clearly. The people of Freldrod were barbaric and uncultured. On the contrary, it was Noxus that he hated the most. This land filled with blood and mud gave birth to people like Curieta who were willing to believe in peace and a future.
"… Me? But … I'm willing! Your Majesty! "
Curieta hesitated for a moment, but when she saw the joy in Li Ke's eyes, she felt the same joy in her heart. It was a joy that she hadn't felt for a long time.
However, she clearly knew that this wasn't love. In her opinion, it was something more noble than love.
"No! Call me comrade! Because there's no difference in status between people who have the same dreams as me, only the same ideals! "
Li Ke, who was addressed as Emperor, couldn't help but say those words. Curieta couldn't help but think of her husband, Delius, who she hadn't contacted since they parted ways in Ionia. She didn't even send a single letter to him. She couldn't help but make a decision in her heart.
"This time, I must convince you, Delius! You can't continue making mistakes! "
Curieta who was chatting happily with her ideal comrade didn't notice her daughter's ugly gaze and strange expression when she saw her and Li Ke holding hands. She also didn't know that 'her letter' was being treasured by Delius.
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