readytorunbook Chapter 416 Only a Private Scheme
Chapter 416 Only a Private Scheme
Aegerka Danlex looked at Alice, at this fearless girl. He knew nothing about Alice, a child of the same blood, but he knew that Alice Delalaye was different from his other children.
Unlike Riemann, who assisted the emperor in governing, unlike Kells, who came from a background in shady work, and unlike Valerie or Riley, whose core philosophy revolved around force, these children, Lishi, were different.
He carefully reviewed the information he had on Alice—Alice de la Leah, who led the rise of a nation and realized a dream.
Her radiance, honors, and titles surpass those of other crown princes; her methods and abilities are worthy of sainthood—if the empire were in her hands, humanity could be guaranteed eternal existence.
But after so many achievements and such a great rise, when he looked at Alice's file, he could only sigh.
Republic, democracy, freedom, equality—Alice Delalaye was unlike her power-hungry children; all her efforts were the opposite of everything the empire did.
A rare occurrence, Egelka Danlex sat up and looked at Alice. He dismissed those around him, turned off all electronic devices, and calmly looked at Alice, speaking to her in a distant yet familiar language.
"You...you and I are from the same country, right?"
Chinese.
Alice stared wide-eyed at Aegerka Danlex—she never imagined that she would hear such familiar words here at this moment.
"Yes, I come from the 20th century, but that was a long time ago."
A rare smile appeared on Egelka Danlex's face, a kind smile on his aged face—it had been so long since he had found the taste of home.
"I also come from the 20th century. I live in Beijing and graduated from Northwestern Polytechnical University. What about you?"
"We're from Guangdong and graduated from Northwestern Polytechnical University. Looks like we're classmates."
The old man laughed heartily, then sighed, "What a pity, life is so dramatic. At the very end of my life, I finally found... found a fellow villager."
Alice sighed as well: "Actually, there are still people like us from Earth where we are..."
"What a pity, what a pity. If you had also come to North Blue Star, our story would have been different. But no matter what, it's too late now. I have read your story. If it were twenty years earlier, I would definitely have groomed you to be the next emperor."
"But if you've read our story..."
“I know, I know, people like you hate my approach the most. What was the Six Dynasties all about? It was all about self-serving schemes. Your story is full of your devotion to him.”
Egelka Danlex knew perfectly well what Alice sought—he considered Alice a martyr, moving forward solely for her own pursuit, and he admired this pursuit without any hint of mockery.
"Alice, as a fellow countryman, I know you despise what I have done. You despise the emperor, you despise imperial power and all this... nonsense."
"But I... I have neither the ability nor the inclination to change any of this. I enjoy the supreme power that the emperor brings... But everyone must die eventually. My story is over, but I still want to leave a lasting mark on this story, for the sake of humanity. Alice, you don't know, on the borders of the empire, those alien races are still threatening us humans."
"From a selfish perspective, I implore you to save the Empire and humanity, Alice. Do not let this Empire fall into the hands of those who vie for power. I know you are just a passerby, but I see infinite possibilities in you."
"You are like the sun at eight or nine in the morning, Alice. I know about the revolutions you have carried out, but the larger the country and the more people there are, the harder it is to issue your orders. In the end, rebellion and division follow one after another. Alice, humanity has never been a united individual. We ourselves have put on the armor of protection by shackles of unity. That is why I became the Emperor. I became the mountain in everyone's heart. Only this mountain can press them down and unite them under my will."
Alice remained silent, unsure how to face this empire and this emperor, who were completely incompatible with her ideals.
“You are absolutely capable of surpassing my offspring. You must save the empire from them. I cannot transcend my own abilities to build a completely new system and maintain the unity of humanity.”
"Alice, I beg you, with your experience in Amelanse, take up the scepter that you deserve and take control of the destiny of mankind."
The emperor's withered hand pointed at Alice, then at himself.
"By the way, after I die, take me back to Earth, back to the alley where I was born and raised. When a person dies, they should return to their hometown."
No one knows what Alice and Eggerka Danlex talked about, but the Emperor's orders were issued simultaneously after Alice left the palace.
"The Emperor acknowledges Alice's status as Crown Princess, grants her the Central Royal Domain, and orders Admiral McCavan Lee of the Second Fleet to report to Alice."
Reis Acaso stared in astonishment at the imperial decree, then at Aegerka Danlex on the sickbed, whose face betrayed his utter bewilderment.
“She… old friend, this order is not to be questioned. I have seen her potential, and I ask you to support her—she is different from my children; they have not experienced the storms she has faced.”
Reese Acaso didn't know what to say. Was Alice really that amazing?
"Your Majesty, this imperial edict will displease the other crown princes..."
The Central Royal Territory is the essence of the Empire, located in the most prosperous star system in the empire's central ring. It is His Majesty's most loyal and capable support base, and the undisputed core of the empire.
Giving it to Alice today is a huge signal.
Reece Acaso shook his head and told Aegerka Danlex that Alice had no foundation and that this would only lead to failure.
"Your Majesty, I believe that since Princess Alice comes from the Amelanxi system, the surrounding star systems and border regions should be designated as her fiefdom."
Aegerka Danlex hadn't considered this. He nodded, crossed out the royal fiefdom, and made a slight alteration.
"The Yanjing star system and the southern border star region within the royal fiefdom will be designated as the Alice Royal Territory and granted to Alice."
Reis Acaso nodded, but then he frowned at the Yanjing system—the planet in the Imperial Central Ring that had seen the most rebellions in history.
Although it is still a central fiefdom, others will not mind.
This is a complete mess.