The mother of the Little Princess, whether in appearance, talent, or family background, is among the top ranks in the Empire.
Before her daughter was born, she already had her own title and was one of the Nine Concubines, second only to the Fourth Lady. After her daughter's birth, she was solely conferred the position of Imperial Concubine, second only to the Empress.
But if one were to judge based on objective qualities, in the harem, a woman like her isn't as rare as fish crossing the river; rather, the number exceeds ten fingers.
As for offspring like the Little Princess, they are as nurous as the stars in the royal palace.
But most of those children are not even allowed to see the Emperor; only by achieving extraordinary accomplishnts can they et their "father" once.
Only the Little Princess, after being able to walk on her own, had her own palace; after learning to speak, even her mother had to bow to her. She was free to go anywhere in the palace, and could et the Emperor anyti she wished.
More noble and more arrogant than anyone...
The affection and esteem she received even surpassed the entire harem.
Yet such a princess does not exist in the real Fiji Forbidden City.
"The reason why 'I' was born without the theater's interference..." the Hero mused thoughtfully.
"Indeed, in this dream, our birth was unrelated to the Wandering Theater. If anything, it only neutralized the theater's blockade, having no real impact on us." The Depraved Hero said.
"But it's precisely this 'lack of impact' that can cause the most profound impact—just like that self-proclaid Foolish King, isn't it?"
Hearing this, the Hero also ca to an understanding.
"I see..."
The naless Human Leader who destroyed Angel City had his spiritual remnants collected by the Wandering Theater and was reconstructed into its fifth seat: the Foolish King.
Although he annihilated the Angel Clan and sealed the existence of the Four-winged King, the trajectory of that Human Leader's life was completely unaffected by the theater's manipulation.
More accurately, it was the Four-winged King who personally cut off the theater's interference and cleaned the Pure Descendant, who acted as a pawn of the theater, making way for that man's ergence.
"The birth of our Princess is a replica of that. But to that Foolish King, it might have just been an idle move, with no expectations or support."
Yet it is precisely these choices made solely by human will, without any divine manipulation, that can bring about the most catastrophic outcos.
"...So you're saying that I should be the one to lead the Empire to its destruction." The Hero let out a long sigh.
In reality, the Empire tenaciously resisted the interference of the Wandering Theater, even retaliating once with the Hero's assistance, successfully liberating the Martial Monk soul of the First Dragon Emperor, fulfilling a millennia-long vow.
Such tenacity, in a country that even the power of the Divine Domain could not destroy, makes it hard to imagine it facing destruction without any forewarning.
Therefore, soone must send it to its grave.
"You get it now, don't you?" The Depraved Hero chuckled, "Since this Empire is our creation, it stands to reason that only we can destroy it."
"For this, you must assu the role of the Evil Young Lady, in this world absent of us, accelerating the arrival of the Apocalypse."
"Though it's said as ',' it's actually this Princess, nonexistent in reality, who's doing it, so you don't need to feel so guilty." The Depraved Hero coaxed.
"But I need to believe that all these experiences are real." The Hero sighed heavily.
"In just a few days, 'I' will celebrate my eleventh birthday and awaken during the ceremony to ultimately beco the culprit of this country's destruction."
No matter how you look at it, this is not a dream that brings joy.
"What, did you think I was comforting you?" The Depraved Hero laughed in delight.
"Feel free to think that, but no matter what, the destruction in this dream is necessary for the Northern Empire in reality."
"Hmm? You an—" At this, the Hero was taken aback.
"Yes, there is indeed no birth of '' as a Princess in reality, but perhaps it's not because the Foolish King didn't think of this move, rather because the simulated outco was validated and sealed by the Northern Theater long ago."
"...Reversed Ti Soul, perhaps." After a few seconds of thinking, the Hero nodded slowly.
"Indeed, reality and dreams are reversed. It's not that the Foolish King negated the theater's interference, creating the variable of the Little Princess, but rather the Northern Country blocked the Foolish King's unlocking, erasing the Princess's birth."
"The reason they managed to do this was that the Northern Theater captured our foresight and self-initiated a counterasure."
"Even without the Theater Master in command, the replicas could exert corresponding authority to a certain extent. In other words, the end in the dream neutralized the end in past reality."
"That Little Dragon Emperor should thank our ancestor of the Pri Minister." The Depraved Hero said with heartfelt sincerity.
The Hero nodded slightly, affirming the results of his thoughts, then glanced around, letting out an indeterminate sigh.
"But it still leaves a complicated feeling..."
The carved buildings and colorful gardens, even the passing maids, had appearances above the standard.
As a nation within a nation, gathering the finest lineage and talent, the Fiji Forbidden City could be said to be a place of unmatched beauty.
The dilapidated imperial city of mory, a place of humble houses, surprisingly developed into this state. Although the experiences were only simulated in an Illusion Realm, a sense of pride still rose in the Hero's heart.
This was the country she and her ntor established.
And now, although sowhat anticipated, she was to destroy it...
"What a premonition dream this is..." The Hero scratched her head, a look of distress on her face.
"Idiot, besides ',' no one can destroy this place. Isn't that the best foreknowledge?" The Depraved Hero laughed wickedly.
"Besides, this is the 'end.'" She continued.
"Unstoppable, destroying everything. That big-breasted woman has probably seen such scenes countless tis, hence she can easily summon the power of the Holy Sword, because the scenery of the Apocalypse has long been etched into her soul."
"In her eyes, the destroyed world probably outnumbers the intact world, right? Every acquaintance can be seen in their death state... Have to say, there's no one more suited to draw the sword than her."
Even the current Hero could only construct such a real simulation by seizing the opportunity with a contract with the Dusk Fairy.
'However, instead of fearing the unknown thing that is the Day of World Reset, it might be better to directly tell her, "I am the only one in this world who can destroy it."
'If you miss such an opportunity, it will be difficult to find again.'
Having uttered grandiose words to another self, the Hero was about to nod in agreent when suddenly he blinked and realized sothing.
"No, that's not right, you almost tricked ."
"Though I promised to accelerate the Empire's downfall, I never said I would personally destroy the world."
Given that she was born as a royal princess of the Empire in her apocalyptic dream, if the Empire doesn't fall, the end of the world might not co. That much was easy to understand.
But all she had to do was knock over the first domino; while she couldn't absolve herself entirely of bla for the final end, could all the disastrous chain reactions really be attributed solely to the princess?
In any case, there's a big difference between being an "accomplice" and a "main culprit."
'...Tsk.' The Depraved Hero clicked his tongue.
"Moreover, what about 'Evil Young Lady;' can't you read so proper books for a change?" Though begrudgingly accepting the role of villain, the Hero still complained.
After the Hero took a liking to reading, the other self began to loathe reading — if it were rely a reverse, perhaps it would be like that.
But not to ntion she was never good at reading originally, as a dualistic existence, the two were vastly different yet fundantally connected.
So in reality, the Hero liked reading earnest literature and Magic journals, while the Depraved Hero kept searching for works that likely wouldn't be archived in the Hunting Knowledge Library even if the world ended.
Although the Hero wouldn't rashly disparage the existence value of those books, it's indeed hard to provide any positive comnt.
And the likes of "Phoenix Heavenly Maiden," "Rebirth Absolute Empress," "I, from the countryside, beca a super popular Saintess," "Heavenly Pride Returns: I, who was expelled from ho, awakened as a sorcerer that day"...
Thanks to the other self, such inexplicable books had occupied several bookshelves in the Scripture Church, and every ti the Hero went there to give a lecture, he felt sowhat apologetic.
The thought that another self might have read too many of these books and thus wanted to destroy the world in dreams... sohow, it felt even more apologetic.
"Moreover, in those novels, doesn't the Evil Young Lady always get defeated and the protagonist ends up saving the world?"
'What is this person, who also thoroughly enjoys reading them, saying now?' The Depraved Hero rolled his eyes first, then snickered coldly, 'Besides, that's just because the villains in the novels are too inept.
'Haven't you noticed? The villains in the novels are never significantly stronger than the protagonist. If the protagonist is a commoner, the villain at most is a Viscount or Count's daughter, not to ntion the Royal Family, not even a Duke.
'Once the protagonist matures, only then do things like backers and family erge one by one...
'These so-called villains, whose depravity doesn't even extend past their own doorstep, how can such playhouse evil overshadow the protagonist?
'Ultimately, it's just that the author's murderous intent isn't strong enough! Murderous intent!
'If it were , upon knowing the protagonist is a threat, I would directly annihilate her entire clan! How could I give her a chance to grow stronger and turn the tables!'
For so reason, the Depraved Hero's tone carried a hint of exasperation.
"Never mind how the villains would know who the protagonist is, who's going to read if you write like this..." The heaviness in his heart suddenly lifted by another self, the Hero chuckled and shook his head.
Besides, it's already problematic for the author to harbor murderous intent toward the protagonist.
'Humph, I don't care about that.' The Depraved Hero turned a deaf ear, 'Anyway, our mission as villains is to overpower the "protagonist" on this stage, then allow the Wandering Country to take advantage and destroy this nation.'
Just as the old Pope had worried, the so-called world reset might just be a play composed and staged by the Wandering Theater to justify itself.
"But is it really the Wandering Country that will be the reason for the apocalypse?" The Hero pondered.
'Who knows, continuing to dream might make it clear.' The other self said ambiguously.
'After all, though book characters won't know who the protagonist is, we've read the script of reality, at least regarding the Northern Empire, where the lead is apparent.'
That was a character whose information was nowhere to be found in reality, only glimpsed via a fragnted record left by the Divine Knowledge Saintess.
'- That woman beneath the Dragon Emperor disguise, once captured in this dream, the Empire's destruction will be inevitable.'
[Sixteenth (Ninety-sixth) True Dragon Descendant Emperor]
[Hair Color (Hue, Brightness)]
D24 D100=(17 82)=Sky Blue
[Eye color is Light Lake Blue (D319)]
[Dragon Origin]
1. Heavenly Holy Spirit Dragon
2. Source Land Peak Dragon
3. Five Elents Annihilation Dragon
4. Eight Desolates Boundary Dragon
5. Bright Heaven Undying Dragon
6. Huishuo Destiny Dragon
7. Chaos Formless Dragon
8. Anchor
9. Nest Mountain Dragon
10. Great Success/Great Failure
D10=6
♛: Huishuo Destiny Dragon
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