The Martial Unity

Chapter 2076 Ambitious Undertaking

It didn't take Rui long to come up with an answer.

"No."

His tone was clear and certain.

Not a hint of hesitation could be heard in it.

"I'm going to transfer all my political power and influence back to you as soon as possible," Rui calmly stated. "After that, I'm done with politics. I am not a politician. I am a Martial Artist."

His father was stumped, speechless.

"The whole reason I sought to find the Divine Doctor was so that you could do all this stuff, not me," Rui firmly asserted. "I refused to be dragged back into something I have worked so hard to leave.

For a moment, Emperor Rael simply stared at his son before closing his eyes with a wry smile. "I see…" Rui simply awaited his response warily.

"Forgive me; I should have never asked," his father shook his head. "It was a foolish question. You have put much effort into avoiding taking the throne, and I should have foreseen that getting even more involved would be against your wishes."

Rui nodded with relief. "…I don't have time for this stuff. I need to focus on Project Water and getting stronger quicker."

relying on a son who has already done so much for me and the empire is

His tone grew heavier.

wasn't able to sense his emotions, but that was probably on account of the invisible Sage Sayfeel, who was always in the Emperor's

to go through with it? Do you really think you can elevate Kandria far above everybody else with the power of priceless treasures

Kandria crossed the

the Emperor of Harmony, he couldn't help but pause. Ironically, the man radiated an even greater aura of confidence and a sense of certainty after Rui rejected

by the moment his powerful

single word escaped

"Yes."

Rui's eyes widened.

any other ruler and leader would fearfully keep the Divine Doctor, the time-accelerated dungeon, and the Elder Tree network hidden, never to be exposed, but I…" Growing more certain by the second, the Emperor continued, "…I do not intend to settle

far more difficult than the two East Panamic Wars, Father. Back then, you fought for the acknowledgment

acknowledgment and acceptance of Kandrian supremacy. None of the other three Sage powerhouses will accept Kandria as far superior to them. They will never tolerate and never allow it. Even if you do not somehow succumb to the sheer amount of hostile pressure you will be inviting, war will never end unless Kandria does somehow

as it

true intentions. Belongs

for any nation possessing the treasures that you have brought us to elevate itself above others should it employ

as it can withstand the hostile pressure from elevating itself above others for long enough."

from those that will not allow us to elevate ourselves