The moment Qi Wu voiced his refusal...
The Human Emperor froze.
Di Tian froze.
Everyone froze.
The throne of the Human Emperor, supreme ruler of Great Xia, above countless millions-and he said he didn't want it?
Seeing the Human Emperor's expression, Qi Wu grinned even wider.
"Old man, think about it. With my personality, you want me to be the Human Emperor?"
He pointed at his own face.
"On the first day, I'd infuriate half the ministers to death."
"On the second, I'd infuriate the other half to death."
"On the third, nobody would show up at court."
The Human Emperor's mouth twitched, but he had to admit-the brat seemed to be telling the truth.
Qi Wu put away his smile and looked at the Human Emperor, his gaze turning unusually serious.
"Old man, I don't need the throne of the Human Emperor."
He paused.
"But you have to give me full military and political authority over Great Xia."
The Human Emperor raised an eyebrow. "Military and political authority?"
Qi Wu nodded.
"Right. I'll handle the wars. I'll handle wiping out the Demons. And I'll handle protecting Great Xia."
He stood, walked to the window, and gazed at the sky outside.
"Give me the authority to mobilize troops, consolidate resources, and do what I want to do."
He turned back to the Human Emperor.
"I guarantee-"
His voice carried a certainty that left no room for doubt.
"I'll wipe out every last Demon."
Silence fell over the study once again.
The Human Emperor looked at him, remaining silent for a long time.
Then he sighed deeply before saying firmly:
"All right."
He held out his hand.
"Full military and political authority is yours."
Qi Wu shook his hand.
"Deal."
The two looked at each other and nodded.
Standing in the