Arranging His Affairs and Preparing for the Decisive Battle

Julius could tell that Fadis was entrusting his final affairs to him. In the crucial battle to come, Fadis might meet with disaster.

Fadis sighed and continued, "Yelishao De, whom I have never favored, has instead performed the best. My eldest son, whom I have always valued most, and my third son, whom I have loved most dearly, have either been barely satisfactory or have disappointed me. I always believed that only powerful Newtypes could rule the Dion Empire. Only in recent years did I come to understand that whether one is an ordinary human or a Newtype, governing a nation still requires someone with the talent to govern. Only then can a country be ruled well. The eldest and third have neither ability. Only the second has it. I truly have become a muddleheaded old fool. If we can win, I will bring him back and properly cultivate him."

Julius did not respond. In his heart, if the three princes were not judged by their Newtype qualifications, Second Prince Yelishao De truly possessed exceptional talent for governing. He also knew how to recognize and employ capable people. Yujin and Lobelia were both talents under the Second Prince's command.

Fadis continued giving Julius instructions.

Julius understood that the Emperor was entrusting him with his possible final affairs, because His Majesty the Emperor might die in battle.

Fadis handed the sword hanging at his waist to Julius.

"If I die in battle, then for those bastards who refuse to submit to Yelishao De, act first and report afterward. Kill them."

Julius respectfully accepted the imperial sword with both hands. "Yes, Your Majesty."

Fadis reached out and patted Julius. "Sorry for the trouble, my old friend."

Julius looked at his Emperor, who was also his old friend. The Fadis before him was