Looking at the nourishing medicine beside Emperor Smart, Fettina was overwhelmed with mixed feelings.
That was the thing that killed the previous emperor, Hulun'er.
Even Hu Lun'er, who possessed a strong physique bestowed by the True God, was unable to withstand the devastation of this medicinal soup.
The current emperor, Smart, is merely a mortal, yet he too consumes this medicinal soup. Although the soup has been diluted several times over, its toxicity remains.
The toxicity of the nourishing decoction is almost complementary to its function of refreshing the mind.
Therefore, if a medicinal soup has a stimulating effect, it is also toxic.
Ferdinand said slowly, "Your Majesty, there's no need to say that. You've said it many times already. Your noble status means you certainly won't owe me anything."
Emperor Smart said, "Fertina, you know, now, besides you and me, these are the only truths left in my life, and they are what have always troubled me the most."
Upon hearing Emperor Smart's words, Ferdinand's eyes, which had been lowered, suddenly filled with utter rage.
"Truth? What's so good about truth anyway? Haven't you ever thought about what I would do if I lost you?"
Ferdinand's voice was almost choked with sobs, and her gaze toward Emperor Smart was filled with reluctance.
However, seeing Ferdinand's pitiful expression, Emperor Smart remained silent for a moment before saying, "Ferdinand, I understand what you mean. But don't forget, I am your husband, and also an emissary of the True God."
"From the day I was chosen by the true god, my life has belonged to the divine. In this world, I can give you anything except my own life."
Such a promise, when it reached Fettina's ears, only brought tears to her eyes.
Her eyes were filled with pleading as she looked at Emperor Smart: "I understand, I understand. But if that's the case, why can't I die naturally? Why must I drink this poison?"
"Do you really want to leave me, leave your child? Your Majesty, if you die, then Fetina doesn't want to live either!"
"I'm getting a little angry," Ferdinand said.
Even those closest to Emperor Smart over the years couldn't understand why the truth of this world was so important to him.
Such resolute words did not elicit the slightest attempt by Emperor Smart to persuade her to stay. When Fedina looked up, she saw Emperor Smart's determined expression.
Ferdinand understood the meaning behind Emperor Smart's expression: he would absolutely not change his current decision for her sake.
"I love you, Fertina," Emperor Smart slowly spoke. "I never imagined you would be willing to die with me. It seems your love for me has already transcended everything else in this world."
Fettina seemed surprised by Emperor Smart's words, and abruptly took a step back, looking at him in disbelief.
However, Emperor Smart's gaze did not waver at all, which was enough to prove that this was his true thought, and his calm face was full of determination!
Ferdinand's heart was broken, and she turned and left Emperor Smart's bedchamber.
Hecate's World.
Lin Yu's spiritual power withdrew from the Vast Star, but even so, Xin Xia couldn't help but feel a surge of emotion.
Who could have imagined that Smart, who was once somewhat taciturn, would become like this because of my help?
Lin Yu heard every single word Smart said. At that moment, he could even feel that the human part of Smart was slowly disappearing.
Because that feeling of cold indifference is something only gods can feel!
This feeling, however, appeared in Smart, who was just an ordinary person.
All of this stems from Smart's yearning for the truth of the existence of the world.
"Is this what it means to be content to die in the evening after hearing the truth in the morning?" Lin Yu muttered to himself.
Even within the entire fantasy world, not every being is capable of going to such lengths for the sake of truth.
Smart's dedication to the truth surpasses that of most people in the world, making him a truly wise man.
After a moment of reflection, Lin Yu shook his head. What a pity, what a pity. People like Smart only appeared in a rather primitive era on the Vast Star.
If he were in a powerful fantasy world, he might achieve even greater things.
"System, how many victims have there been in the Heca world these past few days?" After pondering for a moment, Lin Yu withdrew his attention from Emperor Smart and focused it back on the Heca world.
During this period, the Hunter World's trials in the Heca World were not yet over, and casualties in the Heca World continued to rise.
Lin Yu, in order to avoid unnecessary trouble, stayed in the hotel and did not leave the premises.
These days were also a bit boring for Lin Yu, to the point that he had the illusion that he was so bored he was about to grow mushrooms.
Upon hearing Lin Yu's summons, the virtual avatar of the Hongmeng System immediately appeared. "So far, the number of casualties in the Heca World has reached 1,832, approaching the Hunter World's assessment target. According to calculations, the seal on the Heca World will be lifted in two days."
Lin Yu nodded upon hearing this, and couldn't help but grumble, "Let's finish this quickly, these past few days have been so boring."
"That Smart will probably have to wait a while before he can achieve the level we agreed on back then," Lin Yu said as he walked towards the bed.
Entering the Vast Star for an extended period using spiritual power was quite taxing for Lin Yu, so he inevitably felt somewhat tired.
Lying down on the bed, Lin Yu yawned and then instructed the Hongmeng System, "I'm going to sleep for a while. If you encounter any danger, remember to remind me."
The Hongmeng System hesitated for a moment before asking, "Does it only need to alert you in dangerous situations?"
This left Lin Yu somewhat bewildered, and he asked with a puzzled look, "Of course. Otherwise, why would you remind me if there's no danger? Oh, and one more thing, remember to wake me up if Smart is about to die."
Lin Yu hadn't forgotten his promise to Smart: if Smart could spread his brilliance across the vast starry sky, he would answer three of Smart's ultimate questions about the world.
These are the truths that Smart has been pursuing all along.
"Okay!" the Hongmeng System replied.