"YOUR MAJESTY, the strange skeleton dragon has already disappeared."
Nero nodded after hearing Melvin's report.
Of course, he would know if a strange thing had appeared in the Imperial Palace even though he hadn't stepped out of his office yet.
He was actually with Dahlia earlier because of the thing that he decided to do.
But he had to postpone it for a while when a strange red sphere and a giant skeleton dragon appeared above Larissa Palace.
[Neoma told me that she'd destroy that palace.]
His twin sister and her knights probably discovered something sinister after breaking the palace that (understandably) offended Neoma.
[She hates that the empress' palace was named after Larissa.]
"Your Majesty, are you not going to ask Princess Neoma about the skeleton dragon and the red sphere that appeared?" Melvin asked carefully. "Everything in the palace belongs to Your Majesty, after all."
Nero scoffed at what Melvin said. "And everything I own belongs to Neoma. Problem solved, right?"
Melvin just only sighed while shaking his head.
Of course, that reaction didn't sit well with Nero.
"Melvin, if you have something to say, just spit it out."
"It's not like Your Majesty will listen to me."
"I won't listen if you're going to criticize Neoma or my relationship with her."
"That's why I'm keeping my mouth shut, Your Majesty."
"How dare you criticize Neoma in your head?"
Melvin seemed to have forgotten that he was supposed to hold back because he suddenly gave Nero a piece of his mind. "Your Majesty, you were crowned in a hurry so many people aren't convinced of your authority as the new emperor yet. It doesn't help that calamities keep hitting the empire ever since you sat on the Throne.
The least thing that we could do is show that the power of the Imperial Family is still as strong as ever."
"And it is," Nero said, knitting his eyebrows. "So, what exactly is the problem?"
"If Your Majesty keeps on showing your affections towards Princess Neoma openly by letting Her Imperial Highness do whatever she wants, then people might see Your Majesty as a mere puppet!"
"Is that so?"
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
Nero grinned– partly because he was amused, and mostly because he wanted to annoy Melvin for his funny reactions. "Acting as Neoma's puppet doesn't sound so bad."
Melvin pulled his hair as if he was frustrated. "Your Majesty, please take this seriously!"
He couldn't laugh out loud, but he did inwardly.
[Why is it so fun to bully Melvin?]
"Don't worry, Melvin," Nero assured the soon-to-be Imperial Chamberlain. "After the show that Neoma and I prepared for everyone, the people of our empire will immediately acknowledge me as their new emperor– whether they like it or not."
***
"ONCE he remembers the past, then he will also remember that he wants to destroy the world. After all, the God of Wrath is now the owner of the Red Dragon's body."
Neoma's brain went into overdrive again after hearing Ruto's explanation.
[So, the Red Dragon wants to destroy the world.]
"Well, it gets tiring if we always use our brain for the serious stuff."
"That, I agree."
"So, let's talk about something else."
"What do you want to talk about this time?"
"Can I get pregnant with your child naturally after I become a full-fledged god?"
Ruto almost choked on his saliva. "Are we done talking silly now?"
"Unfortunately, we have a lot of serious stuff to deal with," Neoma said, and then she looked at her hands. They were quite trembling. It wasn't because she was feeling weak. Actually, it was the opposite. She was shaking because his Mana and divine power kept on increasing even though she was just sitting there.
"My Divinization has begun, and I feel like I'll be going through the second phase very soon."
***
NOW THAT Nero was sure that the Imperial Palace was safe, he headed to the place where he was supposed to meet Dahlia.
It was a long night, indeed.
[I can't stay still when Neoma is working hard for all of us.]
"Welcome, Your Majesty."
Nero accepted Dahlia's polite greeting after he entered the room.
Since the two of them were about to use a large amount of divine power that may hurt others, he asked everyone to leave.
Hence, only the two of them were left there.
[But not for long.]
"William, come out."
After summoning the Grand Spirit, William appeared right in front of Nero.
He actually didn't want to summon the Grand Spirit because he thought his mother and father needed William's help more.
But, in the end, he decided to call William since he wanted to end his problem quickly.
"Have you made your final decision, Nero?" William asked. It wasn't the first time that he asked that question, and it was clear that this was the last time that he would ask. "Whatever we'll end up doing here will be irreversible, so don't make careless choices."
"I know," Nero said firmly. "And I haven't changed my mind about the choice that I made."
***
NIKOLAI had to stop helping Mona for a moment when he received a message from Nero.
And his son did that by sending his Soul Beast.
Hence, right now, the beautiful Ice Phoenix appeared before him.
"What did you say again?" Nikolai asked Nero's Soul Beast. "Are you sure about that, son?"
This time, Nero's voice came out when the Ice Phoenix opened its beak.
<"Yes, Father– let's end the Soul Beasts' lineage now.">
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