Chapter 39

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The grand doors of the palace opened wide, and it wasn't my first time stepping into this palace.

"Although it has been renovated, why didn't they use Restoration Magic?" I glanced at the top. Despite their efforts to restore it to its original state, it was still evident that there were differences. The decorations were ancient murals that had been carefully restored after the day they shattered, but a careful observation would still reveal the disparities between the old and new.

"Although Restoration Magic can restore objects, it also erases the traces of their history."

In her purple vine-colored dress, Li Liu's gown reached down to her ankles. It was a flowing dress that looked exquisite on her, especially when paired with her seemingly glamorous high heels. When I looked at Li Liu's lower half, I thought she already looked stunning, but as I continued to look up, the high-waisted design revealed her youthful figure. The single strap exposed her alluring shoulders and back. The dress had minimal decoration compared to other ornate gowns, making it more suitable for her and her elegant makeup. At least, that's what my taste told me.

"No flaws? Don't you like things that are flawless?"

"Nothing is truly flawless. Qin Yang, have you ever seen an undamaged jade? Even jade that hasn't been carved is not perfect."

Watching Li Liu put on the dress with grace and elegance, she carried herself like a true princess. I rarely noticed this side of her before, probably because Elena's radiance overshadowed it. Without Elena, she was no longer a supporting character next to a shining star.

"Are you saying that history is a great sculptor?"

Li Liu caressed the ancient murals as if she were touching priceless treasures.

"These murals were the works of the previous princesses, each stroke and color representing the stories that happened to them at that time. Without the polishing of history, how could these murals have such an infectious power?" The palace strictly adhered to a system of allocation, where the princes and princesses were assigned according to their rank and couldn't relocate freely. Just like the eldest princess who had already been married off, her palace was still preserved.

"When will your story be depicted?"

"Qin Yang," she turned around and looked at me, "that depends on the kind of story you give me."

"Will my story be an epic?"

"I will definitely include you in it."

"Is there a lack of mural documentation about me in this world?"

"Silly, those are all about the history of the Holy Dragon and Demon Dragon. It has nothing to do with you, Qin Yang. Since the two of you are together, please use the identity of Qin Yang to depict the history that belongs to this name." Li Liu stared at me for a moment before saying, "You feel strange today."

"Just woke up, not in a good state."

"For the banquet, please be my companion. Go and change into the clothes." A servant brought out a standard-sized men's formal attire.

"You humans, too busy polishing the shoes of the divine race, do you have no intention of having a meal with the demon race?" Perched on the rafters, for the past two weeks, Yuzhe had been tasked with protecting Li Liu. He was the only Demon King who willingly accepted the orders of the Demon Dragon. It was his freedom.

"As a Demon King, you shouldn't be so stingy. Moreover, this banquet is especially important. Even if it's just Hisa attending tonight, it will still be a declaration of friendship between the Othrie Empire and The Divine Realm. Only we know that this is merely a superficial matter. Letting things deteriorate further won't benefit the empire."

"Does Demon Dragon Majesty not want to provoke The Divine Realm too early?"

"It's not the right time."

"Uncle Yuzhe, if you would be so kind, I will have my father report the banquet for you in the future. Thank you for your protection."

"Alright, if you insist. The Demon Race doesn't really care about these things, but if the Demon King were to attend the banquet, it would raise suspicions in other countries."

I think it's true. Looking at the whole human race, almost all the countries that have good relations with The Divine Realm are doing so in order to use its peaceful appearance to whitewash their own countries. There are also quite a few countries that have dealings with The Demon Realm, but they do so in secret. Countries that openly deal with The Demon Realm are usually very reactionary.

"Oh, by the way, Yuzhe, I heard that after I fainted, the Empire's main artillery carrier appeared. I remember that it was supposed to be upgrading its defense system, so how did it finish transplanting the 'Jinzong' so quickly?"

Yuzhe made a difficult expression and said, "The transformation of the main artillery carrier - Zijing did indeed encounter many obstacles, so Qin Fengyu and Zilie Song decided to transplant the 'Jinzong' defense system to the new main artillery carrier."

"Make a new one?"

"It's actually not completely new. The Othrie Empire had already been developing a new main artillery carrier long ago, but due to technological limitations, the second main artillery carrier has not been completed yet."

"Why haven't I heard about it?"

"Not only you, Qin Yang, but I also only recently heard about it. But the carrier is indeed almost 50% complete, so it is easier and more time-saving to transform it compared to the active service Zijing main artillery carrier." Li Liu helped me put on the dress and said this behind me, while the attendants next to me whispered to each other constantly.

"Demon Dragon Majesty, do you know why they developed the new carrier so quickly? It's because twenty years ago, the Othrie Empire witnessed the majestic sight of the 'Floating Smoke' firing all five main cannons, the Magic framework cannons, which is the theme of their development this time."

"Firing all five main cannons together, using the Magic framework at the same time, energy must be a difficult problem."

"Indeed, they couldn't find an energy core comparable to Dragon Scales, but if they were to obtain the Dragon Tomb and Dragon Bones of our The Demon Realm, they should be able to."

"Dragon Bones? Those remnants of the Dragon race are still attached to the Dragon Bones. If they can be utilized, they should be even stronger than Dragon Scales. But what gives humans the right to control them?"

"That depends on how strong the human will is. I believe that if humans have strong enough willpower, then they should be able to control the remnants."

"Yuzhe, have you already voiced this opinion?" Suddenly, I realized that if this suggestion reached my father's ears, the task of conquering the remnants would undoubtedly fall on the Duke of the Empire known as the God of War.

"Not yet, because I haven't found a human with strong enough willpower, except for Demon Dragon Majesty, of course."

"Even if I were to go now, I might not be able to do it."

My body has not fully recovered from the injuries, and I have no confidence in conquering the remnants. It's also impossible for the Demon King to do it. He's not stupid and knows its danger.

"Well, this clothing is nice." After Li Liu dressed me in a suit, he carefully observed it.

I'm curious who was so talented that they could make such a well-fitted suit without measurements.

"The size is just right."

"Of course, when you faint, ten people will gather around to measure you. If designers can't do these well, they won't become famous."

"Will I become famous if I make clothes with you?" I adjusted my collar. The material was very comfortable, the workmanship was exquisite to the extreme, and the price was not cheap.

Huh? Wait a minute, Li Liu just said that ten people would measure me. So many people touching me, it feels disgusting. Those people won't all be middle-aged men, right? If they want to become famous, they should be young people, young women. Just thinking about it, it's not that disgusting anymore.

"They are working for the royal family. If they do well, they will naturally become famous, known far and wide."

"Oh~~~ no wonder they are so attentive. The quality is impeccable."

"Alright, stop admiring your new clothes. It's time to go." Li Liu held my arm and walked out of this palace with me.