"Although I sacrificed Ice Cream Assassin, if it wins me the throne, it can't really be called a loss."
At that moment, the surrounding air was still thick with smoke from the explosion and a sharp, acrid stench. Xue Zhonggao stood there quietly, gazing at the ruins, yet there was not the slightest joy of victory in his heart.
From this moment on, the fate of the entire Dou Ling Continent would undergo a tremendous change.
"Congratulations, Your Majesty. From this moment on, you are the ruler of the entire Dou Ling Continent."
Just then, the space behind Xue Zhonggao began to twist. A tall blond woman dressed in an ascetic nun's habit slowly walked out from within.
When Xue Zhonggao saw the woman, a strained smile appeared on his face. "This was also thanks to Your Eminence Aponia's assistance, helping me hold back those elders of the Elder Council."
"Otherwise, with my personal forces alone, it would have been impossible to accomplish this. Since Your Eminence Aponia has come here now, then the Elder Council...?"
Aponia slowly nodded. "Rest assured, Your Majesty. I have already had the people over at the Elder Council sleep quietly. Now that Your Majesty's plan has succeeded, they will naturally wake very soon."
"That's good."
Hearing this, Xue Zhonggao's face showed a relieved smile, but deep down, he had already faintly raised his guard. After all, although he had cooperated with the other party this time, her strength was still far too great.
If he had not been truly unwilling to accept things as they were, he would not have cooperated with her.
"[Please] rest assured, Your Majesty. Our demands have never changed."
Aponia's gentle voice rang out, causing Xue Zhonggao's gaze to lose focus for an instant, but he quickly came back to