Rui had chosen to refuse the will bequeathed by the Emperor of Harmony.
The reason was simple.
It cost him what he cared for the most. It was a sacrifice that he was unwilling to make, for the same reason that he had refused to make a similar sacrifice for his family ten years ago when offered protection for his family.
His decision today led to a covenant with Sage Sayfeel.
In return for prolonging the Emperor's life, Rui would ascend the throne should he fail to heal the Emperor.
If he failed, however, he would ascend the throne.
It was a risk.
Yet, it was a calculated risk he was willing to take.
Rui was keenly aware of the many things that could go wrong.
He could potentially just never find the Divine Doctor; that was a very real possibility.
Even if he did find him, he could potentially fail to compel him.
Even if he did compel him, it was possible that they wouldn't make it in time.
Hell, it was possible that Rui would just die in the Beast Domain even before he met the Divine Doctor.
All these possibilities were very real and impossible to deny.
long as I have you, a Martial Sage, by my side,"
Sayfeel's expression darkened. "I will not be accompanying
"…Wait, what?!"
remarked. "However, there will be princes and princesses who will seek to eliminate the
what he was
that the seven royals had over him, it was that they had been accumulating powerful patrons into their faction for at least
candidate for the throne, it was extraordinarily difficult to instantly inflate his faction to its maximum potential in
to curb them. Of course, he could still use his control over the four royals to curb them, but nobody knew about
allow. He would stand guard and ensure that none of the royals
heaved a sigh. "Do what you must
clasping his
eyes. "If you fail, then the Topaz of Time will have been wasted for an outcome that could have happened if you simply accepted your father's
narrowed his eyes. "My father's will is his. This is my
Kandrian Throne Hall and heading
was your audience with the Emperor?" Master Ceeran
"Just fine," Rui replied.
condition yet, although
you intend to do
in
answer
"Win."
eyes lit up at
before it begins," Rui closed his eyes. "Just like my father before
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