"I don't want too many civilians of Demacia to be harmed, so please become the king as soon as possible, then surrender to me."
Teana had never thought that someone would say something like this to her. After all, everyone knew that the Crown Wei Family had always been loyal to Demacia, and they had never been selfish or pursued power. The only reason why Chen Wo had become the most powerful person in Demacia was because the Crown Wei Family's strength, ability, character, and morals had been acknowledged by the people of Demacia.
To them, power was only something that could ensure that they could better fulfill their obligations. It wasn't necessary at all.
As such, when Li Ke said this, she really wanted to laugh out loud.
However, the problem was that she couldn't bring herself to laugh.
"I don't think this is a funny joke, Mr. Li Ke. Your idea is absolutely impossible for me to achieve, and it's also impossible for me to accomplish. So, please forgive me for not being able to accept this request of yours."
After taking off her armor, Teana's heart was still filled with countless pieces of armor. She didn't want to think of anything else, nor did she want to actually do anything. She was well aware of the limits of her abilities, and the fact that things in this world weren't that simple. As such, she was very resistant to Li Ke's request.
"In that case, how about I split Demacia apart? You actually don't have a choice. You should be very clear on this point, right? "
He shouldn't be saying something like this to her, but to Teana's dismay, no one in this kingdom was more suitable than her to discuss something like this with him.
She pursed her lips. Even though she did her best not to appear weak in front of Chen Wo, reality and the constant shocks to her heart made her stubbornness futile. She couldn't be as strong as she was in the past.
Everything that she was proud of was meaningless in front of this man. The only things that she could be proud of in front of him were her loyalty and honor. However, this honor would also be destroyed in the following conversation. If she answered Li Ke's question, it would mean that she had tacitly agreed to something.
Demacia, she has the final say.
She really didn't want to answer. She looked at the man who was sitting on the windowsill, allowing the moonlight and the breeze to sprinkle on his body. He looked much more dignified and awe-inspiring than the last time. She looked at the man who wasn't particularly outstanding, but had unusually strong lines.
He closed his eyes and took a deep breath.
She had no other choice. This man's threat was already in front of her. She wasn't stupid enough to doubt whether he could do what he said and really do it. All the chaos in Demacia now proved that the other party could continue doing what he said, and even do more.
"… But is a divided Demacia really what you want?"
Teana didn't want to see a divided Demacia. If that happened, both the people and her family would likely suffer. So, there was nothing she could do. She could only abandon all her previous perseverance and honor so that her family and people could continue to survive in front of this demon king.
"Of course not. I need the qualified nobles and people in Demacia who know how to abide by the law to help me educate and neutralize the excessive fanaticism of the Noxus people because of the lack of resources. You know, even if there is no shortage of resources now, they will still maintain that helpless wildness for a very long time."
Li Ke knocked on the windowsill beside him. He looked at Teana, who looked even more beautiful under the moonlight, and sent her an invitation.
"But do you really intend to say something like this to me in a place like this? Also, maybe you should change your clothes or something. "
He didn't care where they were talking. He didn't care about unnecessary formalities. However, Teana's body was a little too cool. She had immediately taken off her clothes after returning to her room, so he couldn't stop her in time. As a result, Teana was currently barefoot. Also, because she often exercised, a lot of her beautiful and plump semicircles were exposed.
This made him reflect on his decision to go to her room without notifying her first. However, there was nothing he could say now. He could only continue.
"Ha, even someone like you would care about something like this. With your reputation, I should have more power in my current situation … Or are you going to say that your love for beauties is just a disguise?"
Teana smiled disdainfully. She recalled the information she had received about Li Ke. His most typical characteristic was that no matter where he went, he would always have a group of beautiful women around him. On top of that, he had a very wide range of targets. Young girls, mature women, Vastaya people, half-orcs, and even that woman by the name of Orloy.
With such a wide range of interests, it couldn't even be described as a simple lecherous man. Furthermore, there were far too many women who had relationships with him.
As such, she puffed out her chest, and Li Ke had no choice but to avert his gaze. He knew all too well about his own great achievements. Now that he was being misunderstood by others, there was nothing he could do about it.
"That's not it. I do like the experience of having beautiful women around me, but I don't think what we're going to talk about has anything to do with that. I think you're a noble and self-reliant woman, so I have a high degree of respect for you. I hope you can show me your respect in this regard as well. "
Respect?
Teana's smile became even more derisive.
"You want me to respect someone who's about to accuse me of treason and regicide, as well as destroy the country and homeland that I've worked so hard for? Don't you think that's too much to ask?!"
This was her truest thought. As the leader of the Royal Guard Family, her duty forbade her from rushing over and challenging Li Ke to a duel. However, her love for her country made her want to wash away this humiliation with blood. Regardless of whether it was Li Ke's blood or her blood, only one of them could leave this place alive today.
"So, are you loyal to King Jiawen the Third, to the country of Demacia, or to the people living in Demacia?"
Li Ke's head throbbed. He was also troubled by this. The hatred of the people was quite a difficult problem for him, and he could understand Teana's thoughts.
Imagine if someone suddenly told you that they were going to destroy your country and everything you've done for your country, then come over and rule over your fellow countrymen, and tell you that this was all for your own good. Would you speak nicely to them? Not at all. You would either think that the other party was an idiot, or you would directly slap them across the face.
"Because it's in the way. I have no choice but to admit that Demacia is a country that poses an extremely great threat to me."
Li Ke stood up and looked into Teana's eyes. He could see the sadness in those beautiful eyes.
"Demacia has done far too well. It's reached the limits of what a feudal dynasty can do. The people here are civilized and powerful, and they're also very kind. There are plenty of people who are willing to contribute to the country. The king is wise, and most of the nobles are true nobles who have faith in their beliefs. There are also very few sacrifices. Apart from those unfortunate people with magical talent who need to be sacrificed, Demacia is indeed the most enlightened and advanced country in the world. "
Li Ke was speaking from the bottom of his heart. Even the seemingly more progressive Piltwof could only compare to Demacia in terms of the speed of advancement of the social structure. As for the other countries, they were all trash in front of Demacia.
That's right, trash, including Noxus.
Noxus conquered but didn't govern. Ionia was filled with good people. Shurima had been lost for a long time, and was essentially a theocratic society. Freldrod didn't even need to be mentioned. If it weren't for his help, Aichy and Sejuani would both be starving right now. Birtwof was a gathering place for the scum. Piltwof was a chaotic place. Merchants were constantly shifting class conflicts, and the commoners had no hope at all.
The farmers of Demacia had fertile land and a relatively stable environment. The residents were quite united and had a sense of honor for their country. The nobles were willing to personally go to the frontlines, and the citizens had a strong sense of protecting their country as well as a strong sense of the bigger picture.
In terms of morality, there was nothing to be said. Only the Ionians could compare to Demacia in terms of personal morality. However, when it came to the bigger picture, the Ionians could only chuckle.
Those with a more advanced government were extremely corrupt. Those with a stronger military force weren't united. Those with a richer and more fertile land were addicted to small farmers and good people. They didn't even have a country. Those who were more united than him weren't as rich as him, and those who were richer than him weren't as numerous as him.
This was the reason why Noxus feared Demacia the most. It could be said that if a hero was used to represent a country, then Demacia's representative would undoubtedly be Garen. All-rounded, powerful, and had a sturdy physique and endurance. His combat potential was also extremely high.
It could be said that Demacia was the country that hated being ruled by outsiders the most in the world. As for Ionia, who constantly produced heroes to resist Noxus' invasion, it was fine to just smile. As long as Noxus was a little nicer and was a little more lenient with the good people, the Ionians would sing praises of Noxus' good governance.
"But it's precisely because of this that Demacia is something that I must destroy. That's why I put so much effort and thought into Demacia. I want Demacia to collapse on its own instead of being subdued by force."
"Why?"
Teana was finding it harder and harder to understand Li Ke. She had always thought that Li Ke simply wanted to rule Demacia and plunder its wealth. However, Li Ke's actions during this period of time made her realize that her guess was completely wrong.
What kind of wealth in this world could move a person who could conjure up precious stones and an endless supply of food?
With him, Noxus didn't need to plunder and expand at all. However, he was still carrying out his conquest.
Did that mean that he only wanted the honor of 'ruling the world'? But if that was the case, why didn't he just attack them directly? Why did he have to torture them like this? In fact, he even came looking for her to prevent Demacia from collapsing.
"It's because he's so outstanding that he's hindering the development of this world. If he doesn't let the people of Demacia understand what the drawbacks of their country are, how can they possibly understand? I think only then will they be able to understand where the soul of Demacia that they've been praising comes from. Only then will they be able to truly embark on the correct path, and not this path that seems to be fighting for. And in my kingdom, there will never be a king or a noble. Even a newborn baby is an existence equal to the ruler. "
That's right. Demacia was so outstanding that it didn't seem like a medieval country. And because it was so outstanding, there was no way for the people of Demacia to learn about the drawbacks of the medieval system. And because this was a world of magic, the people of Demacia couldn't even properly understand the difference in living standards brought about by the development of science and technology.
So, for Li Ke, Demacia was an opponent that he really needed to take seriously.
Teana could understand, but she couldn't accept. Her beloved, excellent, and perfect Demacia was actually suffering so much because of her 'excellence' in Roland's eyes. This made her really want to laugh, but just like before, she couldn't laugh no matter what.
It was too ridiculous and comical.
"A guy like you who destroys the beauty and hope of others for your own selfish reasons. What's the difference between you and the Demon King?!"
Teana stabbed her sword furiously. She couldn't bear that Demacia was in the hands of such a person, nor was she willing to serve someone like Li Ke. Especially after Li Ke gave such a ridiculous reason, her anger and hatred could no longer be suppressed. She launched her own attack at Li Ke.
The blade of the sword pierced through Li Ke's broad chest without any hindrance. Blood flowed out of his back like magma. When the blood fell to the ground, part of the marble floor was vaporized, and then the ground emitted a faint red glow.
"I've never once objected to this, Miss Teana. I have the self-awareness and awareness of becoming a demon king, and I know very well what I'm doing to you. I'm destroying your happiness, your hopes, and everything. I'm turning the world that you've created into what I want it to be. This is just as despicable and despicable as stealing and killing children from their mothers, but it's exactly what I want to do. "
Li Ke paused for a moment before grabbing Teana's hand and pulling her sword out of his chest inch by inch, causing her to let out a soundless cry of grief.
"Because I can give you something better, so please make your choice."
Teana looked at the melting sword in her hand, and a sad smile appeared on her face.
"Do I have any other choice?"
"No, but you can choose to accept it."
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