"Eluma, is this what you want to do?"
Su Yuli in the audience looked at Eluma, who was in power on the stage, with a strange look in her eyes. Yes, a few months ago, Eluma entered the Three Eastern Courts and asked her to give a "witness". It can be said that this meeting has actually been determined a long time ago. However, Su Yuli didn't know that this would be the case.
She still remembered that Eluma and Zhou Li came to the Three Eastern Courts on a sailboat. At first, Zhou Li and Eluma found Ying Ji, the head of the human court, but Ying Ji chose to introduce Su Yuli to them after learning their requests. He said that Su Yuli, as an immortal, could do some things better than him.
Later, Su Yuli, who was painting at home, met Zhou Li and Eluma. At first, Su Yuli, who had a lazy personality, didn't want to get involved in this mess, let alone be a weird witness. However, when Eluma and Zhou Li visited her door several times in a row, Su Yuli gradually began to change her mind about these two people.
As a member of the race, Su Yuli has seen too many people, whether they are good or bad or sophisticated egoists. But only Eluma, who has an extremely pure and beautiful soul, also has vicissitudes and experiences that are inconsistent with common sense. She has never seen it before.
In Eluma, these two conflicting qualities once fascinated Su Yuli. She didn't understand why Eluma could still maintain her most sincere love for the world and her incredible kindness even though she could see through the sinister nature of people's hearts and clearly recognize the short-sightedness and selfishness of human beings. She is like a contradictory person who keeps moving forward in the cycle of time, but then comes back again and again, using all her strength to help others.
Later, after several pleas from Eluma, Su Yuli chose to leave the wooden house that she had not set foot in for a century. She followed Eluma and met with Ying Ji, and finally left the Three Eastern Courts and went to the surveillance fortress, waiting for the meeting to arrive.
It was also the day before the meeting that Eluma told Su Yuli what she really thought.
"Sister Su Yuli, tomorrow, I will make a move that goes against common sense and the laws of the world."
There was a little worry in Eluma's eyebrows, but more of a determination. She stared at the picturesque fairy girl in front of her, gritted her teeth, and her voice was trembling, "If I really succeed, please help me witness all this and remember all this."
Thinking of the words of the strong girl yesterday, Su Yuli squinted her eyes slightly at the venue and looked thoughtfully at the arrogant and cold queen on the stage. She knew that it was impossible for Eluma to fall into madness due to the influence of the Black Emperor's authority. In other words, there were many people who would be controlled by the Black Emperor's authority, but Eluma alone would not.
She was acting, playing a tyrannical monarch.
But why would you do this?
Su Yuli's eyes gradually filled with halo from fairies. These halos allowed her to see through hypocrisy and see a person's reality. She looked through the black mist, through Eluma's disguise, and saw her heart shining with dazzling light.
Although the deep black mist hangs over the body, the soul becomes more and more bright...
Su Yuli was stunned. She seemed to have noticed something, but she couldn't figure out the key for a while. But she did not forget her mission. At this moment, the power of the goblin sealed everything in her soul. Therefore, even if she is killed, or chooses to end her life as a fairy one day, these memories will still be retained, waiting for future generations to read in the echo of her soul.
I witnessed it.
Eluma's azure eyes under the black mist reflected the brilliance of the fairy. She looked at Su Yuli not far away, licked her lips inaudibly, and thanked the fairy girl. Then, she looked at the people in the audience who were talking and noisy at the moment, and spoke again.
"I want you to understand something."
Zhou Li slowly walked aside. He didn't say anything. He just stood quietly beside Eluma without saying a word, calmly watching everyone in the audience. Eluma didn't look around. She knew that Zhou Li would definitely appear, no matter how absurd the choice she made seemed. She stared at the many kings or representatives in the audience, and her tone was unquestionable.
"Since I chose to become synonymous with tyranny, took over the power of the Black Emperor, and became a tyrant in your eyes, then everyone should understand."
The scepter vibrated slightly, and black mist suddenly spread throughout the venue. At this time, the originally impregnable barrier became a prison of restraint. Eluma looked around the entire prison and said with an ethereal echo: "I'm not asking for your opinions."
"Now, use the surveillance fortress as the city and me as the monarch to completely cancel the so-called human coalition. The brave man and I have obtained the right to deploy legions. From now on, all countries will fight against the disaster together under the leadership of Hades."
The black mist slowly dissipated, and beside Eluma were representatives of the four major kingdoms. It is obvious that whether it is William II who once complained about Eluma, or Eluma's supporters Magnan III and Herinin, or the mysterious and unpredictable Master of the Demon Court Su Yuli, they all Standing on Eluma's side.
besides···
Looking at Zhou Li holding the sword of bravery on the stage and watching everyone calmly, no one chose to object, let alone express some bad opinions on Eluma's words.
Without compromise or consultation, Eluma was like a complete tyrant, crushing all opponents with absolute power, and finally conquered everything.
But would anyone say she was a complete tyrant?
Maybe the king will, the nobles will, and the merchants will, but the people will not. Because Eluma had truly saved them and saved them from danger and pain. Everyone present knew that Eluma's closed meeting was not threatening them, nor was it intended to trap them. On the contrary, Eluma closed the heavy iron door, in a sense, to protect order.
If this meeting leaks out or is exposed to everyone's eyes, then the raging public opinion will swallow everything up and even lift Eluma higher. At the same time, even if Eluma does not want to become the monarch of Hades, public opinion will elect her. Even some unpopular kings will be overthrown by their own people. In the end, these people will surrender to Eluma and hope that she can rule their country.
This is the Black Emperor. It represents darkness and depth, and has the power and magnanimity to conquer. At the same time, Eluma became the one who controlled the Black Emperor instead of being controlled. Because she did not choose to conquer, but to condense.
She holds up the darkness and pushes the light of mankind to its peak.
On January 1, War Era 4, the Hades United Empire was officially established. Eluma becomes the Black Emperor and has all the rights stipulated in the Bill of Rights. Among the one hundred and thirty-two countries in the world, except for sixteen countries that chose not to join, all became affiliated countries of the Hades Empire. Since then, the human coalition has disbanded, and all national legions have been taken over by the Black Emperor.
This coup directly changed the political system that had maintained the world of Gaia for 1,560 years. It was the first and perhaps the last time that almost all countries in the human race chose to belong to the same country. At the same time, 112 countries issued a statement declaring that Eluma's move was "correct" and "for the purpose of saving mankind" and announced that they would give up their own private rights.
Since then, the Black Mist Coup has become the most vivid trace in human history. This represents the first time that mankind has become a true cohesion. After the first cooperation, mankind has also reached a second world-level unity. On June 28 of the same year, the first crusade army of the Hades United Empire [Storm Legion] was dispatched, starting the first stage of human counterattack.
On January 12, War Era 5, Twelve Moments, who had been silent all this time, issued the "Edipsburg Statement". In the statement, Twelve Hours accused Eluma of violating the original intention of establishing the Bill of Rights and was the behavior of a dictatorial tyrant. They suggested that Eluma reorganize the Hades United Empire and that the United Armies should not be unified in the form of an empire.
On February 10 of the same year, Eluma responded to the "Statement" with only one sentence.
"In the face of disaster, responsibility is paramount"
The reply from Twelve Quarters is...
It goes against the will of God.
On March 2, War Era 5, the first rebel army [Evangelical Army] appeared in Magnum territory. Magnum III cooperated with Eluma to wipe out all the Evangelical Army. Before being imprisoned, Kos, the leader of the Evangelical Army, accused Eluma of pushing humanity into the abyss.
On January 12, War Era 6, the Hades Empire's army severely damaged the Demon King's army in the northern mountains. At this point, the clarion call for human counterattack sounded again.
On September 12, War Era 7, Twelve Hours issued an ultimatum to the Hades Empire. If Eluma continued to maintain the political system of the Hades United Empire, Twelve Hours would give up its support to humanity.
On April 7, Year 8 of the War Era, it gave up aid to humanity at the twelfth hour. Pope Liras of the Church of Life evacuated the surveillance fortress. Since then, mankind has begun to face disaster alone.
On June 10, War Era 8, the rebels appeared.
On January 30, War Era 9, a total of 31 countries, led by Nanler, suddenly announced their withdrawal from the Hades Empire.
On February 23, War Era 9, Magnum announced his withdrawal from the Hades Empire. On the same day, Magnum III announced his abdication and was succeeded by the eldest prince as Magnum IV. Since then, Magnum III has disappeared.
On January 12, War Era 10, the Hades Empire's Foreign Legion announced its temporary separation from the country until Eluma announced its restructuring.
On March 12, War Era 12, the Demon King's Crusade Army of the Hades Empire came to a complete halt. In the same year, 12 countries announced their withdrawal from the Hades Empire and re-established diplomatic relations with the Twelve Hours.
On March 19, War Era 13, against all opinions, Elma chose to re-establish the Demon King's Crusade Army. This action was criticized by all parties. Twelve Hours claimed that it was expanding the scale of the war and intending to maintain its dictatorial rights. Eluma did not respond.
On February 19, War Era 14, the Demon King's Crusade Army defeated the Demon King's Third Army.
On June 12, War Era 15, the Demon King's army disappeared. According to the judgment of famous scholars, the Demon King completely collapsed due to the loss of energy.
On December 1 of the same year, the incident occurred.
"Eluma, if we prepare for war like this, we will be defeated."
On the underground floor of the surveillance fortress, Zhou Li pushed open the emperor's "palace", which was an extremely ordinary office. Looking at Eluma who was dealing with a thick stack of documents, a trace of distress flashed in his eyes, but he had to warn, "Our food reserves and potion reserves have bottomed out. If we continue the expedition, we don't need the Demon King. Our military itself will collapse."
"The Morant Kingdom announced its withdrawal."
After putting the document approval in her hand aside, Eluma raised her head and looked at Zhou Li, who was a little thin in front of her. She pursed her lips and a trace of reluctance flashed in her eyes, "Now, our second grain-producing land will also be lost. ”
Hearing this, Zhou Li's face suddenly darkened. He knew that the entire Hades Empire was now in dire straits. Among the four major kingdoms, Yingnan and Magnum had withdrawn. At the same time, the support of the Three Eastern Courts was also blocked on the boundless sea and could not be transported to the surveillance fortress in the north. . He also knew that the encirclement and suppression of the Hades Empire had begun a long time ago at the Twelve Quarters.
"Are we letting go?"
Zhou Li sat next to Eluma, held Eluma's hand, and asked softly: "Humans... seem to be able to face the Demon King's army on their own."
This time, Eluma did not answer Zhou Li. She just stared blankly at Zhou Li's hands, which were covered with scars, with a trace of sadness in her eyes. After a long while, she shook her head and said, "Zhou Li, you know what I want to do."
"I know."
Zhou Li felt the softness in his hands, and a faint smile appeared on his face, "Of course I know, Eluma, I have never forgotten your promise to me."
Hearing this, Eluma pursed her lips, closed her eyes, and leaned on Zhou Li's shoulder, her voice trembling slightly, "Zhou Li, I'm so tired."
Zhou Li said nothing, but silently took Eluma into his arms. He knew that Eluma had endured too much and experienced too much. Restarting again and again, twelve moments of betrayal, indifference from others, and ubiquitous distrust and hostility. For this girl who just wants to save the world, she has been through too much.
Zhou Li wanted to help her share the burden, but he was powerless. No matter how powerful he is, he can't accompany Eluma into the reincarnation cycle. All he could do now was to hold this girl who exposed her soft side to him into his arms and let her feel his presence.
After a long time, Eluma seemed to calm down. Zhou Li's heartbeat could be heard in her ears. Eluma lowered her eyes slightly and asked softly: "Zhou Li... If one day, you find that everything you think is different from you, please forgive me... ·”
"I won't forgive you."
Zhou Li held Eluma's face with a surprised expression in his hands. With a faint smile, he said softly: "Because, it must be right. Since you have done the right thing, why should I Do I want to forgive you?"
"My Emperor, urgent report from the front."
At this time, a hurried knock on the door interrupted the two of them. After coming back to their senses, both Zhou Li and Eluma had a hint of shyness on their faces, but the long-term relationship made them only briefly shy, and then they immediately returned to normal. Just after the secretary holding the documents walked into the room, Zhou Li also stood up, said hello to Eluma and the secretary, then turned and left.
The thorn blade condensed by the holy light pierced Zhou Li's heart, and a touch of bright red blood fell on Eluma's flawless cheeks. Her slightly pale red lips were extremely bright at the moment. Eluma's pupils tightened, and she looked at the man with white hair and red eyes behind Zhou Li, with fear and despair in her eyes.
Demon King, Torea.
(End of chapter)
