Above The Sky

Chapter 2131 - 56: The Correct Approach Named [Guidance] (1w2)_6

Aina’s reaction was extremely intense, as if the throne of the Emperor of the Setar Empire was nothing but dogshit, a broken toilet, and anyone who sat on it would be a fool—though upon reflection, it wasn’t wrong. For the Sunbird, choosing to become an emperor indeed seemed slightly unhinged.

Take, for example, the eldest imperial son who suddenly has to become heir to the empire’s throne—he hasn’t lived enough as a wanderer and has no desire to return to the court at all!

"Her Majesty Alegria left Terra for the Comet Cloud Region, and Yisen Gard has no desire to be emperor either. He clearly refused his father’s proposal and stated that he plans to stay in the Silverpeak Domain for life."

The Heart of Terra briefly remarked, "In time—perhaps. I can’t predict human nature. However, after some time, your uncle Michael might very well return." (At this, Aina showed a very perplexed expression, as Michael was widely believed to be dead)

"At that time, he might come to assume the throne."

—Nonsense, my uncle would rather see our grandfather blow up the role than become emperor, even if he returns from the Underworld, he wouldn’t take the throne!

Aina thought indignantly, already foreseeing that if Michael did indeed return, his second uncle would absolutely—very certainly—dump the responsibility onto him and then disappear again!

Why was he so sure? Because Aina felt the same, and was practically doing it already!

[...Does the Setar Family really dislike the idea of being emperor this much?]

Nearby, the Duke of Steep Ridge, who had been contemplating his future, was dumbfounded upon witnessing the scene: [Then why did they fight so fiercely for the throne back then?]

However, the Duke of Steep Ridge misunderstood. The reason the Setar Family fought so intensely for the throne in the past was mainly because of a Fifth Energy Level Sunbird watching over them.

With the previous emperor still in power, they weren’t truly free and were constantly supervised. Therefore, to acquire the blood of the Fifth Energy Level’s top seat and attain ’absolute freedom’, they were naturally driven to compete for the throne, even considering assassinating their father.

But the situation now is different—though it’s unclear why, the two emperors of the East and West, one has fled to the Comet Cloud Region, and the other is secluded on Dragon Island, leaving the Sunbirds unwatched.

With no one keeping watch, why would anyone want to be emperor and burden themselves with governing such a vast country?

Axel might be such a lunatic, but he needs the empire to provide various experimental materials and data, to supply him with resources!

Meanwhile, Aina and Michael both lack significant desires, only wishing to do good deeds and thus don’t find that seat appealing or comfortable.

As for Yisen Gard...

He is already managing the Silverpeak Domain and Lower Flame Domain with Scott, assisting Ian as a steward is one thing, becoming emperor is quite another.

If it weren’t too embarrassing to say out loud, and if the Duke of Steep Ridge weren’t watching, Aina almost stated, ’Given you and Ian don’t mind handling more matters, why not take on the empire’s responsibilities, being Archduke of Nanling as regent doesn’t seem disgraceful,’ such utterly irresponsible words.

"In any case, prepare yourself."

The Heart of Terra, naturally unaware of Aina’s fierce internal struggle, only issued the announcement, his form gradually contracting, returning to the original silver metal ingot: "The empire cannot be without a master even for a day, Aina."

"You should also learn to shoulder responsibility."

Both the Heart of Terra and Aina departed.

Leaving only the Duke of Steep Ridge behind.

He remained silent for a long time, then suddenly laughed.

[At least in this world dull as it is, there exists something beyond all my imaginations across parallel space-times]

He laughed heartily, then swiftly, thunder surged back along the chain, diving deep into the earth: [Indeed, given I am long since dead, why fear dying again?]

[But before that, I need to witness the birth of a new world]

[My... Bokang Elster’s second death must be accompanied by the burial of the old world!]

Boom... Boom!

Azure lightning surged deep into the earth, into the core of the land at Steep Ridge Fortress.

Then, a violent earthquake began, centered at Steep Ridge Fortress, shaking wildly.

At this moment, not far away, Aina suddenly turned back.

Then he saw it.

He saw the earth fissure with cracks, mountains collapsing, that seemingly ancient fortress of brick and stone, its exterior crumbling completely in the fierce tremors, unveiling its true form.

It was... A steel-crafted orb.

An orb embedded within the chest of some colossal entity!

Boom! Boom!

A hand, a silver-white steel giant’s hand emerged from the continuously collapsing mountain peaks, azure lightning flowing with endless sacred brilliance, while a vast consciousness, far surpassing human intellect, awakened from the depths of the earth, opening its eyes.

As the earth trembled and all creatures shook, the mountain titan, silver, black, and red in three colors, rose from the rugged mountains.

It had four arms, with the two on its shoulders resembling some kind of spiritual fire apparatus, some unique weapon’s converging ports, while in the center of its chest, a blue orb gleamed, and behind this orb lay the ’Steep Ridge Fortress’ itself, with its interior being the ’cockpit’ where the Duke of Steep Ridge resided.