Chapter 253 The Lonely Look Back

In the middle of the empire, the army of the Griffin family swept in, captured 6 provinces in a row, and gradually approached the imperial capital Titania.

At the time of this crisis, a massive mobilization and summoning order was launched within the empire, and countless noble vassals loyal to the royal family convened the troops in the territory and began to gather at the agreed location.

On the square in front of Titeniya, the imperial capital, the coat of arms and flags of various families were flying. The current emperor, wearing a golden-red military uniform, stood on the high platform and gave his final speech before departure.

His voice is not thick, but his words are clear, and his words are short, clear, and powerful.

"People of the empire, now has reached the most critical moment. I call you as the emperor of the empire and order you to defeat the griffins in the west."

"It's not just for glory, it's because we must never hand over the power of the empire to the barbarians. Now our world is in the midst of change, and many new things are starting to change everything. This is an unprecedented era. , our presence will profoundly change the world."

"And you, your victory, not only defended the dignity of the empire, but also defended your homeland, relatives, wealth, and even the future."

"I am proud and proud of your bravery."

"Go forward, people of the Empire, the Victorious Rose Moon, shine forever!"

After the voice fell, there was a round of applause in the square, and then the army began to move westward, and gradually fought against the army of griffins.

After the hundreds of thousands of troops gradually left the imperial capital, Elio stood on the high star-gazing tower in the Rose Palace, overlooking the silhouettes that were winding forward in the distant field.

"Why, are you still worried?" A silver-purple maid walked up the top of the tower and came behind Elio.

"Yes, how can you be at ease." Elio rubbed his temples, then turned around.

"It seems that you are still a little depressed. Also, the passing of Eugene makes you feel very guilty and regretful."

"After all, she's a rare beautiful girl, and she's so talented, maybe you've even had your heart set on it." Conos put the fruits and snacks she brought on the table, and sat opposite Elio.

After listening, Elio shook his head slightly, but stopped talking.

"The emperor's position is very different from what I imagined in the past."

"Did you think before that when you become an emperor, you can do whatever you want, giggling." Conos chuckled, then stopped and peeled the fruit for Elio.

"That's right, when the emperor actually has some things that can't be completely according to his mind, if you forcibly reverse it, even the emperor will be backlashed. This may be a betrayal, it may be hatred, it may be notoriety, or it may be misunderstood. ." Kernos said simply, and then fed the peeled orange petals to Elio.

"I used to think that to be a wise monarch, just like those great monarchs in historical legends, let the people live and work in peace and contentment."

"However, I found it impossible. Not even the simplest way to feed the people." Elio shook his head.

"Is there really not enough food, maybe not, but the scarcity of food will definitely sell for a good price, which will make a small number of people like it, and they can easily make profits from it."

"I thought about letting the imperial army collect the food, and then distribute it roughly according to the needs, but I quickly dismissed this unrealistic idea myself."

"People with power can easily find loopholes, and the process of military expropriation may not be fair and clean."

"Later I thought, at least make everyone richer, so that life can be improved, but those rich businessmen will only be more skilled in suppressing the commoners."

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"It's like shaking a rope. The civilians are always at the end of the rope. No matter how large the amplitude, benefits, etc. are in the front, it will become smaller and always the smallest."

Elio looked at the gradually fading sky, and there was disappointment and ending on the young face.

"I'm sorry, I'm just a child who grew up in the country. Let me be the emperor of the empire. I'm afraid everyone will be disappointed."

"The Griffin family has betrayed, and the loyal Northern Territory is no longer obedient, and there are constant internal conflicts. Even a small number of simple and beautiful people have died under my stupid orders."

"The empire is like a wooden box with nails removed. Now it is on the verge of falling apart. Although I know that I may die in this war, I sometimes wonder what the empire will look like in the future."

"Is it going to continue, just changing the emperor, will it continue to exist?"

"Or rather, torn apart, become several nations, and then conflict with each other, cut off, and cease to be one."

"Or, weakened by disintegration, and finally united for Crancia, part of a great power."

"Thinking about it this way, it doesn't seem to matter whether my emperor exists or not."

While Elio was talking, Conos lightly walked behind him, wrapped his arms around him, and touched Elio's head soothingly.

Although on the surface, the two are similar in age, Elio is only a very young child to Cornos.

"You are too tired during this time. In fact, when other emperors ascended the throne, they were far from the complex difficulties you encountered today."

"You've done a great job, Elio," Conos said softly.

"In order to improve the civil environment of the empire, you sent ceremonial officials to inspect various noble fiefs and solve those backlogs."

"You disregard the majesty of the emperor, and let the scholars of the court go to the south to study

, just for the sake of more food in the empire, so everyone can eat more. "

"In order to make the rich civilians have dignity, you set up an edict to give them an equal opportunity to speak with the nobles."

"To make those children stop being deceived and see the beauty and vastness of this world, you have tried every means to build a lot of schools. Although they have not yet reached the standard expected in their hearts, they have at least given hope to many children."

"Although the nobles doubt and oppose your actions, and the commoners don't understand the hardships behind these policies, but I see them all."

"You're a good boy, Elio."

"If the former prince's brothers were alive, they would certainly be proud of you."

"Don't give up easily, I'm still here, I'll always stand by your side and support you,"

"Even if the glory is lost with you, even if the world is against you."

"Even if the light has nothing to do with you anymore."

"You are still blooming in my heart, still my dream, still my hero."

"Until the end of the world, the end of the dark winter."