"But there are also some things I need your help with."
Su Ziji looked thoughtful. He already had a plan, and with the Dragon Lord joining him, it would naturally need adjusting-but only for the better.
"When I was in the Capital City, every eye was on me. Things might have seemed fairly stable, but I couldn't take a single step out of line or make a single mistake."
"Now that I've left the capital, there are many things I can do instead." Su Ziji spoke slowly, each word distinct. It was clear he had grown accustomed to the position of a true ruler.
After all, every word from those in power could determine someone's fate. Whoever they were, prolonged exposure would eventually instill this habit of speech.
"I understand." As though a single hint had illuminated everything, the girl immediately grasped his meaning. "You mean to muddy the waters in the Capital City?"
"I'm no longer the Dragon Lord, so naturally I can act on Your Majesty's behalf. And for some reason, this false dynasty in the Capital City has deep ties with my demon race."
"The dragon-aura law prohibition isn't much of an obstacle to me." The girl's brows and eyes curved, as though she were smiling.
"Yes, but that's not all. Minor skirmishes won't help." Su Ziji gave her an appreciative look. As expected of someone who had long been the Dragon Lord, she had understood at once.
As he spoke, he nodded, put away his smile, and pointed solemnly. Rippling rings of sound waves formed and traveled toward her, inaudible to anyone outside.
"..." The girl seemed to understand and nodded repeatedly.
"You..." The Crown Prince stood not far away, watching this man and woman plot rebellion as though no one else were present. His heart