Bits of bright sunlight streamed in from the hollow carved window sills on the side, forming floating light and shadow on the luxurious beds and clean floors.
A pair of slightly tired eyes slowly opened, and the familiar golden curtain came into view.
at the same time.
The faint scent of sandalwood filled his nose, causing the old emperor's spirit to quickly regain consciousness. As his body moved slightly subconsciously, the silk and satin covering his body rippled like water.
"Um"
This caused a young man who was sleeping soundly beside the bed to wake up slowly after feeling the movement and opened his amber-green eyes.
I saw this was a big boy with fair skin, gentle temperament, and medium-long light green hair.
"Father?"
"Ah, Father, you're awake!"
When he noticed the kind gaze cast by the emperor, his whole body suddenly became excited, and he exclaimed loudly with excitement on his face, which made the former shake his head helplessly.
"I have told you many times that as the crown prince and future emperor of the empire, you must stay calm and rational at all times and don't be so surprised."
But although he was teaching a lesson, his tone was very gentle.
Because this is his only prince.
Although it sounds unbelievable, the emperor did have only one wife in his life, the current empress of the empire, and he only had such a single child.
Talk about it.
The imperial family name of the empire is Qin, and the old emperor's name is Hao.
The imperial prince's name is Su, he is seventeen years old this year, but his character is relatively weak and naive.
And he is the "little emperor" in the "Red Eyes Comics" who was deceived by Minister Ernest and ended up on the guillotine.
"My son, I know."
Qin Su nodded obediently at first, and then quickly asked: Father, how do you feel now, do you need me to call the imperial doctor?"
"I'm fine. Where is your mother?"
The old emperor shook his head and sat up against the head of the bed, recalling all the previous events in his mind.
Although the Desta Guru in the Protector Machine God eroded his consciousness, it does not mean that he cannot remember anything. At least the experience when he went berserk is still clear.
It's just that I was controlled by uncontrollable crazy emotions and lost my sense of self.
But after being comatose, I didn’t know anything.
Only the image of the golden beam of light reaching into the sky and the huge white ship vaguely remains in my memory.
"My mother has been with you for nearly two days and two nights. Three hours ago, I couldn't stand it anymore, so I went back to the palace to rest under the escort of Commander Heitong." Qin Su replied softly.
"Well, thank you for your hard work."
The old emperor sighed secretly and knew that he had been asleep for two days.
At this time, Qin Su asked again: "Father, would you like me to inform General Bude, Consul Shaoer and others to come over?"
"Not urgent."
The old emperor waved his hand and refused: "First tell your father what happened recently."
"this"
Qin Su hesitated and opened his mouth but looked like he was speechless. This made the old emperor frown and his tone became serious: "Speak directly if you have something to say, don't hesitate."
"It's Father!"
Qin Su's heart tightened, and he quickly told the story of how the Supreme Emperor's Arms and the Guardian Machine God were confiscated by the World Government after the other party passed out.
"Eh----"
The old emperor's expression became more solemn as he listened. Even after the other party finished speaking, he remained silent for a long time. In the end, everything turned into a long sigh.
Qin Su said angrily: "Father, I feel that we should immediately ask the World Government to get the Guardian Machine God back. That is obviously our thing!"
"Why don't you come back."
"As the complete losers, whether it is the Guardian Machine God, our country, or even the entire world, they are actually theirs."
"Under such circumstances, the World Government allows us to join and even retain our national power, which can be regarded as a kind of mercy."
The old emperor lowered his voice as if mumbling to himself, but he was actually talking to Qin Su beside the bed.
"You remember, all complaints under the absolute power gap are just meaningless overestimation of one's capabilities."
"What we need to do now is surrender and continue to make the empire stronger. As for the future, let the future emperors decide."
After listening to it, Qin Su felt that he understood it, but he didn't fully understand it, so he could only nod his head in confusion to show that he had kept it in mind.
"Su'er."
"Father?"
After hesitating for a few seconds, the old emperor finally said: "After we officially join the World Government, I want to send you to their world to study for a few years."
"ah!"
Qin Su was dumbfounded when he heard this. Going to other worlds was something he had never thought of, and wouldn't this mean he would be separated from his father, the emperor, and his mother?
To be honest, he didn't want to go.
But he didn't know how to reject his father, so he just lowered his head and pursed his lips without saying a word.
"You are the future emperor of this empire, so I think you must know more about the world government."
"So while I can still take care of the state affairs for a few years, you can go outside and take a look. It will definitely be of great help to you and bring us closer to the world government."
The old emperor understood his son's character. To put it bluntly, he was a kind-hearted boy who was always surrounded by favors, but did not become bad.
If you have this kind of personality and act step by step as a wise and upright king in normal times, there should be no problem.
But with the emergence of the world government, the entire world is in an era of great change.
This places higher requirements on the ability and character of a country’s ruler.
Therefore, he had to make up his mind to use this method of "study abroad in another world" to speed up the cultivation of Qin Su's independence and abilities in all aspects.
"."
Qin Su remained silent, but following the old emperor's words, he knew that the other party had made up his mind this time, which made him feel a little depressed and nervous.
That's fear for the future.
"Anyway, be aware. Starting from tomorrow, you must study etiquette, knowledge, and physical skills more seriously, and you must also lay a solid foundation in physical skills, at least to a level that is not embarrassing!"
After speaking, the old emperor waved his hand.
"Okay, you go to see the Queen Mother first, and by the way, notify Consul Sauer, General Bude, Treasurer Ezra, Commander Gozic, Minister Nadjeta, and Dr. Fashion to come to the Oath Hall to discuss matters."
"Yes, Father."
Qin Su stood up and walked out of the bedroom gloomily.
"Eh----"
After the door was closed tightly, the old emperor let out a long sigh again, he really had to do this.
Although what he said before is also part of the reason, the core point is actually because the empire has lost the 'Guardian God'.
Since the emergence of the World Government, the Kingdom of Alchemy and the Kamiwa Island Kingdom have basically not been affected much except for some of the middle-level combat forces and the bottom-level troops who died in battle.
But what about the empire?
First, the northern snowy areas were directly occupied and taken away, then the army troops were completely defeated, and Army General Brand was killed in battle.
The naval fleet and headquarters were completely destroyed, and Admiral Esdeath was missing.
Maillard, the former leader of the 'Olberg' assassination force, is also suspected to have been killed or captured, and more than half of Nadjeta's secret reconnaissance force was killed or injured.
As for the Air Force, although General Bude was fine, the Air Force suffered heavy losses.
By the way, there was also the huge blizzard before, which also turned the southern part of the empire into a world of ice and snow, killing countless livestock and people.
Now even the biggest trump card, the 'Supreme Teigu', is gone.
In such a situation, as the current emperor of the empire, the only way he can think of is to send the prince away to deepen his intimacy with the world government and use this to fake his power.
It's just that doing this seems too flattering and loses the dignity and dignity that the empire has maintained for thousands of years.
When he arrives in the underworld a hundred years later, he will not be able to face his ancestors.
"Your Majesty the First Emperor, I am really incompetent!"
The old emperor's eyes were filled with tears of pain, and two lines of hot tears fell down his cheeks. Now he no longer concealed the weak side in his heart.
However, an hour later, after he finished washing, he put on a black dragon robe trimmed with gold and stepped into the oath hall again.
His face has long since regained its former calmness and perseverance.
"His Majesty!"
The old emperor sat behind the table, looked at Bude, Sauer, Nadjeta, Dr. Fashion and other important ministers of the empire who were bowing before him, and swore secretly in his heart.
"I will definitely pass on the empire to Su'er in its entirety!"