The Epic Tale of Chaos vs Order

Chapter 752: Who will be the new Emperor?

”Our King has the power to sunder entire sectors, and we have warriors possessing power normal True Titans could not match and that would follow him to the end. However, in the pursuit of peace and prosperity, he prefers alliances with honorable people like Your Highness, as that would make the future transition of power in the Goldsayer Humankind smoother.

Of course, our King doesnʼt need to force people to side with him. If you choose not to side with us and to leave the Prometheus Sector, there will be no repercussions in the future. In fact, due to your behavior in the past few years, I can guarantee that you will keep your control over the Diamond Saint Sector and will remain there until the day you march into the Astral Sea.”

Magnus spoke with a smile, his words seemingly friendly, yet the last part made the Diamond Saint Dukeʼs eyes narrow.

The Scarlet King would not attack him in the future if he chose to leave the Prometheus Sector, and would retain his control over his Sector, but he would be stuck in that position until the end of his days in Aether.

The role of a Sector Duke fell second only to the Emperor in the Goldsayer Humankind Empire, and the Diamond Saint Dukedom was even more impressive as it was considered the crown jewel of Gaiaʼs south. Yet, the Diamond Saint Duke was an ambitious man, and he wanted more, he wanted a power that would allow him to course through the Astral Sea and not just survive in it.

If there was one person who could grant him that, it would be the man capable of killing True Titans without suffering a wound, the Scarlet King.

”What are the Scarlet Kingʼs plans once he rises to the role of Emperor?”

A sharp light appeared in Magnusʼs eyes as he heard that question, and his smile grew wider. It seemed that the Diamond Saint Duke was interested in joining them, and if they managed to push the man into the Scarlet Alliance, it would be greatly significant for their future.

After all, the Diamond Saint Duke was not just the leader of the Diamond Saint State, but the head of the Diamond Saint Sector. If he were to join them, conquering the south of Gaia would be easy, and would face barely any resistance at all.

Magnus remained silent for a few moments as he glanced at Lurin. It was a silent exchange and lasted less than a second as they nodded. They had prepared for that question, and after much deliberation, came up with an answer.

”Who says it will be the Scarlet King, the one rising to the Emperor Throne?”

The Diamond Saint Duke and Koberʼs eyes widened while the First Collapsing Lightning Pillar and the Hellblazer Duke adopted serious expressions, watching the two young men.

Silence reigned for a few seconds until the Diamond Saint Duke spoke again.

”He doesnʼt want to become the Emperor of the Goldsayer Humankind?”

”Our King has the power to travel anywhere in the world and visit any sacred ground he would want, even those of the Dark Races. What could the title of Emperor offer him other than a new shackle?

After ensuring the order and safety of the Goldsayer Humankind, our King will surely set his eyes beyond the Crystal Wall.”

Magnus was very careful with his words, not stating anything definitely or making assumptions of what could go through Cainʼs mind, only giving an informed guess, one that all present could find no flaw.

”Then who will be the Emperor?”

The Diamond Saint Duke spoke in a solemn voice. Although he could agree with the Scarlet Alliance taking down the Golden Emperor, the new Prime Minister, and the corrupted Imperial Court, a new Emperor had to be put in place. It was not just custom, but something much more important.

In a world where people could unleash more power than an H-bomb with a simple wave of their hands and kill hundreds of millions in a second, you needed a powerful figure that could inspire fear and respect, keeping those wild and arrogant powerhouses in place. Not to mention that a supreme leader was always needed in times of war, as those decisions could not be left to a committee.

”A new Emperor will rise, but that will be decided by our King. Although I dare not say what goes through the Scarlet Kingʼs mind, I am willing to bet he already has plans in motion to ensure the new center of power for the Goldsayer Humankind Empire.”

Magnus once again gave a flawless answer, solving the doubts of the Diamond Saint Duke. It was then time for the Sector Duke to remain silent and pensive until finally, a decisive expression appeared on his face.

”I can see the value and purpose of the Scarlet Allianceʼs goal, and I will be willing to side with you. However, I require something from the Scarlet King.”

The Diamond Saint Duke had barely finished his words when a coldness drew his attention, only to see Lurin glancing at him. The young man was still smiling, yet the light in his eyes was the same he showed during the video where the Golden Roc Dukeʼs family was massacred.

Although the young man was just a Wave King, the intensity and nearly fanatic zeal in his eyes managed to affect the will of the Diamond Saint Duke.

”That sounds almost like you are demanding something from our King. I am sure I must have heard wrong, right?”

After Lurin uttered those words, the Diamond Saint Duke felt a new wave of sharpness directed toward him, this time coming from the First Collapsing Lightning Pillar, whose hand had already spread open, ready to summon his weapon.

Although the duoʼs reaction might look overbearing, they would not allow anyone to think they could demand things from the Scarlet King. In the Scarlet Alliance, the figure of the King was sacred, and any sign of smirchment or disrespect toward him would be met with absolute brutality and killing might.