Chapter 400 Emilia Has Grown Up? A King's Capacity (Second Update)
After a moment's thought, the white-bearded man looked at Ying Zheng with interest and asked, "So, Mr. Ying Zheng... if you were to descend upon the Dragon-Protecting Kingdom in the world of Re:Zero and compete for the position of King's Chosen, what would you do?"
Emilia, who had been feeling ashamed after being criticized, paused for a moment, then her eyes lit up instantly. She gazed at Ying Zheng expectantly, hoping that the words of the First Emperor from another world could inspire her.
"Start the war!" Ying Zheng's words were concise and to the point. He was expressionless. "Establish a military merit system, and then... recruit soldiers, send them to fight, and conquer all the countries you can see."
"Bring all the people of those countries together, standardize the written language and the gauge of carts, and establish an extremely prosperous and flourishing empire."
After a brief pause, Ying Zheng continued, "Of course, during wartime, we must suppress everything with an iron fist and show no mercy... But after unification, we can learn from Liu Bang's methods, abolish some of the harsh laws that are outdated, start industrialization, liberate productive forces... and ensure that everyone has food to eat and everyone has access to literacy."
Having read through five thousand years of Chinese history, Ying Zheng's views had obviously changed dramatically; at least he had seen through the fog and knew the right path.
Of course, this is just what he would do if he were to arrive in a world starting from scratch.
The current world of Qin's Moon, thanks to Qin Shi Huang's fusion with his future spiritual foundation, is truly like having a cheat code, experiencing rapid technological advancement. Furthermore, it has integrated the cultivation system from ancient mythology into every corner of society…
The path that Ying Zheng is now taking is not one that has ever existed in the five thousand years of Chinese history, but a completely unfamiliar one.
However, Ying Zheng was confident that he could reach the end of this path.
“The method has been given, so… Miss Emilia, are you ready to implement it?” Accelerator stared at Emilia with a playful expression.
Emilia bit her lower lip, silently clenching her fists. She remained silent for a long, long time, her gaze gradually hardening. She whispered, "Thank you... Although I won't implement this plan, I roughly understand... the true way to save the Dragon Kingdom."
"Hmm?" Song Que looked at Emilia with some curiosity. After a brief moment of thought, he asked softly, "What do you mean by saving the country? The Dragon-Protected Kingdom is protected by dragons... Theoretically, the Dragon-Protected Kingdom is the safest country in your world."
“Yes.” Tang Hao smiled noncommittally. “Even setting aside the ethereal dragon, Sword Saint Reinhard alone… is capable of repelling all external invaders.”
"That's the Sword Saint, whom Number Ten rated as being no weaker than the Witch of Envy, and who possesses the power to destroy the world."
"Indeed, although the Dragon-Protecting Kingdom doesn't have a large army, it's only because it doesn't need one, protected by dragons and the most powerful sword saints. But these are merely superficial..."
Emilia whispered, “Those nobles who support me, because they share their intelligence with me… I’ve seen more.”
“I saw the antagonism between the nobility and commoners throughout the country, and the enormous wealth gap! I saw that the slums in the capital were not an isolated case, but a very common phenomenon throughout the country... People were living in misery, and countless people were starving to death.”
If Emilia were to continue living in a world starting from scratch, she might feel uneasy, but she wouldn't perceive anything amiss.
Because it has always been this way, it has always been this way since ancient times.
But through the stars in the story, she saw glimpses of other worlds and finally understood how strange this scene was. It was a twisted, backward, and corrupt society.
She had always hesitated. She knew what she should do, but she could never make up her mind...
But now, Ying Zheng's words have become the last straw that broke the camel's back...
Emilia spoke slowly and deliberately, her voice trembling slightly but firm: "I once wanted to become king, just to change the world's prejudice against me... But after seeing so many stories and witnessing so much of the coldness and warmth of humanity... I understand now, my experience, though tragic, is by no means the most tragic."
“I want to become king… not to change the world’s prejudice against half-elves! But to change this corrupt and backward society, so that people can live in peace and prosperity, without worrying about the cold and warmth of life… I know you may laugh at me, but I will keep trying.”
Emilia nervously shut her mouth. She hadn't expected to blurt out so much of her innermost thoughts, and she felt... she might be subjected to ridicule and sarcasm from the emperors in the council.
Applause suddenly broke out, and Huang Rong looked at Emilia with admiration, "Amazing... Emilia, I have to say, what you said has completely changed my opinion of you."
"Although still somewhat immature, she does indeed possess a regal bearing." Ying Zheng nodded expressionlessly. He did not acknowledge Emilia as emperor unless she truly unified the entire continent and built a vast empire, only then would she be qualified to receive his recognition.
However, if it is a king... Ying Zheng admitted that Emilia did indeed possess that kind of magnanimity.
Su Han gazed at Emilia, a slight ripple stirring within him. Was this a reform? It really didn't seem like a decision Emilia would make.
Although Emilia's words sounded mysterious, Su Han understood through his omniscient power that Emilia was determined to ascend the throne with the support of the nobles and then carry out thorough reforms.
She will distribute the benefits of the nobility to the people... and the nobility will most likely try to stop her. However, Emilia has just made up her mind that whoever tries to stop her will be killed.
That kind-hearted half-elf has set her life goals, becoming truly mature, gentle, and strong.
It's not that I've stopped being kind, but rather that I love the land beneath my feet and the people even more, which is why I'm willing to get my hands stained with blood for them, even if it means becoming someone I hate.
After a brief moment of reflection, Su Han muttered to himself, "But...Lia? Is she going to transform into King Arthur? Hmm, there are still differences...it is indeed a bit of a coincidence."
“I’ll say it again,” Tony Stark chuckled, “If you want the technology to be fully industrialized, you can always come to me for a deal.”
“If he doesn’t have enough, I can help,” Bruce Wayne blurted out unexpectedly.
Tony Stark paused, scrutinized Bruce Wayne, and suddenly laughed, "I didn't expect you to be competing with me for business."
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Chapter 401 Batman and Iron Man: A Love-Hate Relationship? (First Update)
"I just want to help the other members of the council." Bruce Wayne's voice was calm, his hands crossed on his lap, his body language conveying an air of indifference.
“I’m free to do as I please, but… if you’re going to help someone, you should do it to the best of your ability. Don’t just take their information out of them along the way. Make sure you’ve already devised a strategy against them while you’re helping them.” Tony Stark said, then suddenly paused for a moment.
He seemed to remember something, and shook his head with a complicated expression. "I never thought that one day I would say such things to someone."
Asuna Yuuki looked at Tony Stark with a strange expression. She naturally knew what Tony Stark meant, because Tony Stark had done similar things before...
For example, developing anti-Rinnegan armor, anti-Mirror Flower Water Moon armor, and the like.
"Hmph, how ridiculous. You are essentially the same kind of people, so what right do you have to look down on each other?" Uchiha Madara sneered as he looked at Tony Stark.
“I will not admit to this.” Tony Stark said calmly, looking directly into Madara Uchiha’s eyes with utmost seriousness; these were his true feelings.
While he does share some similarities with Batman, Tony Stark only develops countermeasures against those he fears...