Chapter 561: Chapter 444 Don’t Underestimate Me
Retreat to advance? Sajia sneered.
"And yet you’re so concerned about the issue of the throne!"
"Just because I’m a princess, does that mean I can’t show a bit of concern? Like you, a man who is always scheming to take what rightfully belongs to others. If one day you become the Emperor, will you take things from everyone’s hands? Your edicts cannot be constantly enforced, and they fluctuate and change like a sand dune. To have such a person as Emperor, it’s terrifying to even think about. "
Elsa still smiled, her gentle fingertips tapping on the sword’s body, the metal reverberating with a clink.
Sajia instantly understood that his younger sister was far from as silent as the rumors had portrayed! This sly girl certainly had a sharp tongue! Moreover, she showed no consciousness of being a politician, openly discussing such a sharp issue in the Heaven Realm council!
Was this instigated by Selena? Sajia glanced at Selena. It was evident that although Selena concealed it well, she was also surprised by Elsa’s aggressiveness. Royal issues definitely should not be discussed here.
Indeed, although you verbally express disinterest in the throne, isn’t everything you do preparation for it?
"Yes, if such a man becomes the emperor, it would indeed be dangerous. Fortunately, the man standing in front of you possesses an excellent character, a noble bloodline, a sharp mind, and he has made an impoverished planet renowned throughout the multiple universe. Do you think such a person is qualified to be an Emperor?"
Sajia proposed.
Elsa nodded, "Sure, possessing the bloodline makes one eligible, that’s simple enough." Elsa laughed, "However, when it comes to this admirable character, I certainly haven’t perceived it. As for a sharp mind, well, it certainly doesn’t seem stupid. But regarding turning an impoverished planet renowned, let’s see, I think I came across a report. Some fool assigned to that planet sought economic aid from the Emperor thirteen times in four years. "
"That’s essential for reviving the economy," Sajia interjected.
"Then after War Song appeared, nearly 30% of the able-bodied youth of that planet rushed to the battlefield, the daily death toll of War Song Masters surpassing the total number of councilors present. Meanwhile, interstellar human traffickers have stolen away nearly thirty-five thousand children from that planet within half a year. Can you justify all these as essential?" Elsa pressed further.
"That is..."
"It’s clear that you didn’t foresee these, did you? You thought that improving their standard of living and making them war servants would yield money. Yet you never considered the fact that they had never experienced war before; they were all merely rookies. And with the loss of their able-bodied youth, there was no way the planet’s development could be sustained. Soon, the false prosperity you fostered would disappear. Those already accustomed to a superior lifestyle would feel a sense of loss, intensifying their output of War Song Masters, leading to more rookies dying on the battlefield. In this endless cycle, that planet is doomed."
Saying this, Elsa gently flicked the body of the sword again. The entire blade shattered like glass.
Elsa watched a startled Sajia, whispering, "Of course, it’s not your fault after all. After all, you did bring them prosperity. As for their fate after that, you don’t care, do you? Because you’re just that kind of fickle person."
If before, Sajia didn’t take Elsa seriously, viewing her as an ignorant little girl, now he understood. His little sister who had returned from the Human Realm was likely his greatest enemy!
Meanwhile, Selena, who had kept silent throughout, was even more shocked because she had never considered these issues. She had never even heard about the child trafficking. How did this younger sister of hers who usually secluded herself in the palace know about all these?
For a moment, Sajia was at loss for words. Regarding the data Elsa had just provided, Sajia was oblivious, because he was never concerned about it. In his eyes, whatever happened to such a broken planet had nothing to do with him. If it thrived, it would be his merit, but if it deteriorated, it’s because the foundation was too bad, irrelevant to him.
Now that Elsa had thrown out these statistics, Sajia could find no counterargument, he didn’t even know whether these numbers were real or fake. Sajia’s mind was racing, and he knew that he must divert the topic, Celestials’ lives were unimaginably long, he had plenty of time to deal with this.
"My merits and flaws will naturally be proven over time. It is not something that you can obscure by throwing out a string of dubious figures. Today we are here to discuss the revocation of an outdated law." Sajia spoke elegantly, with a guiltless face.
"There’s no need to discuss a topic proposed by a fickle and short-sighted person. It will only pull down the level and standards of this council." Elsa spoke with a smile, her eyes fixed on Sajia.
"Are you insulting me?" At Elsa’s relentless attacks, Sajia, who already had a bad temper, was finally a bit annoyed.
"Certainly not," Elsa replied, "I am just stating a fact. After all, for a long time, it seems that whenever your name comes up, nobody can think of any remarkable deeds."
"So, you have it?" Sajia finally exploded with anger.
"I don’t, but somebody does." Elsa said as she gazed for the first time towards Selena, standing nearby.
sensing all eyes on her, Selena managed a bitter smile. This girl had eventually managed to drag her into the fire.
"Her?" Sajia finally laughed.
As expected, the little girl had finally revealed her ploy. After all her talk, she was trying to stoke the flames and put herself in a favorable position. But there was no need for such manipulations, Selena was indeed his only competitor for the throne, and only one of them could ascend to the throne in the future. Now was not the time for a face-off between them.
"Yes, her." Elsa also laughed, "Looking at that grin, do you believe you’re stronger than her?"
Sajia realized that no matter what, Elsa would not allow the council to discuss the abolition of this law today. Deciding to back down, he shook his head and said with a smile, "Alright, my little sister, you’ve got your wish. Let’s put this issue on hold for now. I must say, seeing you fight so hard for a bit of land is quite charming."
"Seeing you worried that someone might snatch your throne is equally charming," Elsa retorted as she turned towards Selena, "But if anyone brings up this issue in the future, don’t invite me. It’s not entertaining."
Selena nodded silently, with a small smile. Regardless of Elsa’s performance today, the tension between Sajia and Elsa was to her advantage. After all, Elsa was more urgent in the comparing to Sajia, who had been away for five years, and her recent recapture of lost territory for the Celestial Clan had won the hearts of people.
Elsa paused for a second, glancing at Sajia.
"And if in the future some foolish person dares to scheme against my territory, let me give you a heads up now. Politics and conspiracy aren’t my thing. I trust more in my sword. If anyone wants a direct confrontation, I’m ready at any time. But if anyone dares to plot against me from behind..."
Boom!
Twelve Light Wings exploded in an instant, spreading a dazzling, faint golden light that made the entire council hall bright. The pure light wings demonstrated Elsa’s noble bloodline. The unmatchable power within the light was enough to intimidate anyone’s insidious thoughts.
"I’ll make that blockhead regret living in this world."
Speaking, Elsa stood up and walked over to Sajia. "No matter who it is," she said.
After speaking, Elsa retracted her Light Wings, nodded politely at each councilor, and then left the council hall with a faint smile. Alone at the central round table sat a shocked Selena and a fuming Sajia.
Selena knew that Elsa was powerful, but she was astonished by these twelve Light Wings. In the history of the Celestial Clan, the most powerful warriors ever recorded had thirty-six Light Wings. But in reality, top-tier Celestial Clan warriors generally only have twenty-four Light Wings. Elsa only had one Light Wing when she had just returned to the Heaven Realm not long ago. Now she had twelve. This progression speed was terrifying!
Sajia was turning green with anger. Elsa’s strength was indeed formidable, but it did not constitute a shocking threat. There were even several guards in his guard with more than twenty Light Wings. Sajia was utterly provoked by Elsa’s constant needling and her apparent lack of respect.
That damned girl!
Just then, almost everyone in the room recalled something Elsa had done in the past.
Once, one of Sajia’s staff had approached Elsa, trying to persuade her to establish her own faction—naturally, this was no doubt a scheme by Sajia. But allegedly, Elsa scarcely exchanged pleasantries before she knocked the staffer down.
After some effort, Selena convinced the staffer’s family not to file for redress. But it also noticeably confirmed something unabashed about Elsa, who came from the savage Human Realm. Princess Elsa seemed not to be one to abide by conventions.
Seeing the council hall sink into silence, Selena felt joy fluttering in her heart. Clearly, Elsa had proved by actions what she had said, and made a definite delineation with Sajia.
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