Chapter 57: The Empire’s Strongest Connection

Chapter 57: The Empire’s Strongest Connection

When Viktor mentioned two and a half years, Lia was stunned for a moment.

Similarly, confusion arose in her heart.

If he was going to agree, why set a time limit?

She wanted to ask Viktor what he was planning. Couldn't he be more rational?

However, after hearing this, Emperor Oberli laughed. He looked at Viktor with a smile and said:

"Really, two and a half years?"

Viktor bowed slightly to the emperor and sincerely said to Emperor Oberli:

"Two and a half years is enough time for Her Highness to learn all my knowledge. After that, it would be impolite for me to stay on."

Hearing Viktor's explanation, Oberli patted the chair beside him and burst into laughter. He was so excited that he coughed while laughing, and the servants nearby quickly came forward to pat the emperor's back.

Emperor Oberli waved his hand, signaling the servants to withdraw.

"Viktor! The more I see of you, the more I like you."

"How can you be so clever!"

Oberli Sol.

As the strongest person in the empire, Oberli was very clear about his own physical condition.

In reality, within two years at most, he would die from insufficient blood and qi.

His shortened lifespan was due to a hidden illness from his youth.

This was a hurdle that every powerful warrior couldn't overcome.

Unlike mages, warriors couldn't use mana to cast spells.

They relied on their own powerful blood and qi to enhance their physical strength.

Although blood and qi could be replenished through food and good rest, the consumption was also enormous.

Burning blood and qi would give warriors extremely powerful strength, even allowing them to challenge opponents above their level.

Correspondingly, this would also cause the user to burn their life force.

As an emperor, Oberli's deeds had already been thoroughly excavated by players.

At seventeen, Oberli Sol had already become a valiant general of the empire.

Single-handedly, he slew a giant dragon that had caused natural disasters.

He cut off the dragon's skin and made it into armor as a reward for his success.

In his prime, Oberli was even more powerful.

He once faced off against a fourth-tier evil mage's world-destroying magic head-on and survived.

Although his skin was torn and tendons ruptured, with his powerful healing ability, he recovered completely in just a few days.

Emperor Oberli's current state was due to consuming too much blood and qi in his youth without timely treatment.

Perhaps he was too fond of fighting.

Warriors generally had short lifespans, and even emperors were no exception.

This was why Rivi, at the same age, looked so young, while the old emperor was like a candle in the wind.

But he had never regretted it.

He smiled at Viktor and said:

"Your father, in his youth, was once my most excellent subordinate."

"Until the day I ascended the throne, I rewarded all the ministers who followed me."Discover new chapters at novelhall.com

"Only when it came to him, he just asked for a piece of land."

"I asked him, what about a title? Don't you want a higher status?"

"He shook his head and told me that being just a noble was enough."

"After that, he left the capital, retired from military service, and we never met again."

This revelation of something even Lia hadn't heard about surprised her greatly.

She had never known that her father had such a past.

Viktor remained expressionless, listening to the old emperor recount the past.

"After that, it was twenty years until I finally received news of his death."

"Viktor, you are his child, and in the end, he left that piece of land to you."

Oberli sighed, seemingly exerting too much effort, and coughed heavily twice.

"You are even more excellent than him, excessively clever, but knowing when to advance and retreat isn't always a good thing."

"Sometimes, seeking favor and power isn't necessarily wrong."

"Just like the Raisers, no matter how big a mistake they make, as long as they still have a reason, I still have to protect them."

Oberli opened his eyes and said to Viktor:

"Viktor, I will give you a choice, two and a half years, or..."

Viktor placed his hand on his chest and bowed solemnly.

"Your Majesty, within two and a half years, I will do my utmost."

Unless the emperor died.

But after His Majesty's death, the newly ascended emperor wouldn't need Viktor anymore.

Viktor was destined to face retribution.

Those in power wouldn't be merciful because of their siblings.

Aurelian might eventually be married off, just like Emperor Oberli's sister Lady Cassana, becoming a sacrifice for political marriage.

If Viktor didn't want to face retribution, he couldn't let this happen.

So Viktor had to oppose it, Aurelian had to remain a princess to protect the Kravina family.

Thus, Viktor chose this two and a half year period.

A new emperor ascending the throne needs to stabilize power.

Viktor wouldn't be dealt with immediately, so he could continue to protect Aurelian for half a year.

After half a year, Viktor would leave the palace, taking the family to safety.

The new emperor naturally wouldn't see Viktor as a threat.

Lia thought dazedly, no wonder the emperor said those things to Viktor.

Lia murmured:

"Dark, it's fucking dark."

She had thought the scheming among nobles was bad enough.

But looking at it now, these people in the royal family, if you opened their chests, their hearts would be black.

"So when you said two and a half years, aren't you afraid..."

Aren't you afraid His Majesty will blame you?

Lia wanted to ask this, but she didn't.

She knew Viktor understood her meaning.

Viktor glanced at Lia and shook his head:

"He won't."

"How can you be so confident?"

Lia was somewhat speechless. She had thought that gaining connections with the royal family was a good thing, but in the end, it seemed to be a mixed blessing.

She naturally had some worries.

Being the princess's teacher was a double-edged sword.

If used well, the Kravina family would rise step by step.

If not used well, they would face retribution when His Majesty stepped down.

"The two and a half year period is the assurance I'm giving His Majesty."

Viktor's calm voice sounded in Lia's ear, his words exuding confidence.

Lia was slightly stunned.

So, in their brief conversation, he and the emperor had already made all the deals.

Within two and a half years, no matter how his children might act up.

No one could have any designs on Aurelian.

The same deal.

If anyone provoked the Kravina family.

Then, Viktor could handle it himself.

It was simple, because Viktor had established a connection with the royal family.

Although only for two and a half years.

But he belonged to the princess.

He would settle all scores in the princess's name.

"And... if we want to make Kravina even greater."

Viktor suddenly said something out of the blue.

"The final winner hasn't been decided yet."

Lia's eyes widened, looking at Viktor in disbelief.

"You mean you want to support..."

Before she could finish, the door behind them suddenly opened wide.

Aurelian walked out slowly, arm in arm with the emperor. Her shy and sensitive appearance exuded a mysterious air, while the emperor she supported still possessed an awe-inspiring aura of strength.

The father and daughter looked so harmonious, their faces reflecting warmth against the night sky.

Seeing the two, Viktor and Lia bowed slightly in respect.

His Majesty smiled and nodded to Viktor and Lia.

"Let's go."

"Viktor, don't be like your father and decline again."

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