The farce of the Howling Beasts was later identified as a change occurring in the Undead Plane.

Liszt informed them that something seemed to have happened at the Demon Hall, where a battle with an Evil God unfolded, and the shockwaves forced a group of Howling Beasts to flee.

Even the King of Howling Beasts didn't want to be cannon fodder, so they all fled.

Chloe couldn't help but sigh.

Divine Wars are indeed terrifying.

Just the shockwaves affected the other side of the Space Passage.

Fortunately.

The combat strength Chloe and the others stationed here was sufficient.

If a Demigod and two Legends were to battle on the Empire's land, it's hard to say whether the city beneath their feet would still exist.

Chloe and the others took some time to clear out the roaming Howling Beasts.

Without strong leaders, the Howling Beasts were quickly dealt with.

The stationed members of the Space Passage suffered heavy losses.

Chloe and the rest waited until the White Crow Legion soldiers sent by the Empire filled the void at the Space Passage before they prepared to return to the capital.

Fortunately, though the city experienced both Demigod and Legend battles, since the main combatants quickly moved the battlefield outside the city, no fatal damage was done.

Chloe specifically visited Kasha's Knight Research Team to ensure Kasha's safety and watched her step into the teleportation array back to the capital before feeling at ease.

It was two months later when all duties were handed over.

Chloe and the others hurried back to the capital.

However, even from there, it was at least a day's journey to the capital.

Teleportation arrays from other places cannot directly transfer to the capital.

They must land in a satellite city and then take a carriage, spending a day on the road.

It is said to prevent internal traitors from using a decapitation tactic face-to-face.

But strangely, after they left the teleportation array, the accompanying personnel told Chloe and the others about something strange.

"Your Highness, it's very strange, I originally wanted to go to the front desk to mention opening the royal rapid channel, but it seemed like they were already waiting for us, and the process was already handled when I got there."

Everyone found it odd.

But they were indeed in a hurry to return to the capital because just before leaving, they discovered that the Demon Hall connecting to the Undead Plane seemed to be getting restless again.

Just before they left, they had cleared out one Demigod Howling Beast Sovereign and seven Legend Howling Beast Kings.

This situation felt off and needed to be reported immediately.

So, after largely confirming the absence of any "ambush" or "rebellion" plots, they quickly drove back to the capital.

Unexpectedly, after returning to the capital, they received an unbelievable piece of news.

Queen Angelina had passed away.

...

Time: 5 days ago

Location: Ensar Empire, Imperial Palace

Angelina looked at Emperor Carl and said:

"The health check results should be out, right? How is the situation?"

The emperor had a grim look on his face: "Not good, the injuries on your body are minor issues. The key is your Extraordinary Core, which can hardly hold on any longer."

Angelina nodded calmly and said, "Yes, I understand."

A flash of extreme fear crossed the emperor's eyes, he said:

"Lina, do you really understand what I am saying?"

He painfully grabbed her shoulders and said, "Angelina, your! Extraordinary Core! is about to shatter!"

Angelina gently embraced the emperor and said:

"We have already prepared ourselves for this, haven't we?

Alright, no need to speak so loudly, I can hear you just fine.

The damage to the Extraordinary Core is almost irreversible; we don't have much time left, and it's not worth investing energy in a destined outcome."

The emperor lowered his voice and said:

"Angelina, don't play dumb with me!

I have long told you that such a reckless fighting style greatly depletes your essence.

Previously, to prevent the Divine War from spreading to the Empire's homeland, your core was already in big trouble.

This time, being injured by the Blood Angel again, if you don't recover, you'll spend the rest of your life in bed, and that's already an optimistic outcome."

Angelina chuckled softly, gently patting the emperor's back as if to console him:

"I know, Carl. Although I am not good at political struggles, I am not so stupid as to be unaware of my body's condition."

"Then you…"

"But someone must step forward, right?" The queen's face was pale, yet she wore a playful smile.

"But you are about to burn out." The emperor said dolorously, "Let me do it, I'll handle it well."

But the queen shook her head and said: "Carl, it's not yet time for you to act, you only have one chance.

So, trust me, I will pave the way to victory for you, just like every time in the past."

"..."

The emperor sank into a long silence.

Angelina patted his shoulder and said:

"Moreover, we should begin preparing for the succession ceremony, I've tailored a dress for her.

She is a very good child.

Amir left you with a smile.

The young princess is an extension of her life, her final gift to you.

So, you should lift your head and look at her face."

"Then stay here and recover well!" The emperor's voice erupted with an angry roar, "Stay here, watch us reunite, let us handle this final battle."

The ruler of this nation was filled with pain in his eyes: "Lina, don't go… don't leave me alone, sitting on a cold throne."

The queen didn't speak; she just gently embraced him and said:

"Carl, I told you I'm very petty, they took everything from my brother, as the Duke, I must avenge my family.

Moreover, only in this way can we secure enough time for the Empire."

Carl remained silent for a long time.

But Angelina had already donned the armor.

"Now I must go, Carl. Protect the empire, and also... that child."

...

The news of the Queen's mysterious death shook the entire empire.

Nobody anticipated that the Empire's Valkyrie would fall silently.

For a moment, the entire empire was in turmoil.

All eyes turned toward the royal family, hoping they would provide an answer.

But the royal family only gave one response.

[Angelina departed gloriously as the Empire's Valkyrie]

The cause of death was not disclosed.

When Chloe and the others returned, they arrived just in time for the queen's funeral.

That day, Chloe saw the princess in white mourning dress, standing before the queen's coffin for a long time, not a single tear escaping from her eyes.

The crowd was in an uproar.

All nobles displayed a look of fear.

The ceremony reached a pause as clergy of the church raised Angelina's nameless stele, preparing to offer a final prayer for her.

The princess wanted to follow inside, but was stopped by the emperor.

He called the princess away.

Chloe couldn't follow her in.

He was somewhat worried that the father and daughter might have a conflict.

Emperor Carl was not a praiseworthy father.

At least in his view, Carl was quite unfit.

"I hope they don't end up clashing,"

Chloe murmured softly.

...

In a prayer room.

The emperor looked at his daughter with an indifferent expression and said:

"After the funeral, you should start preparing for the coronation ceremony."

The princess remained silent for a while.

Perhaps because of her bad mood, her usual understanding demeanor now seemed slightly on edge.

She spoke with a tinge of sarcasm:

"It seems I have gained father's recognition."

"Why would you think of something so ridiculous?"

"Heh, if you think it's inappropriate, then strip me of the regent's title!"

"Not seeing you for years, your tongue has become quite sharp." The emperor looked at her face and said, "Honestly, as a future emperor, you have done well."

"No matter how well I do, it still won't earn Your Majesty's approval, right?"

"So you still don't understand? When I said ridiculous, it was because you haven't realized I do acknowledge you.

However, it's your quality as an emperor that I acknowledge."

Carl calmly looked towards a corner.

In that corner, it was where the priest prayed for the queen.

He whispered:

"Actually, you already knew, didn't you? The queen had no illness preventing childbirth; she was merely worried that if she bore a child, your situation would become more difficult."

"Who caused this situation?" The princess retorted with a bitter smile, "Now it's pointless to say anything, she's already dead."

She raised her head, looking at Carl and said:

"For years, I've wanted to ask you, why do you hate me so? Just because my birth brought about mother's death?

You knew very well that it wasn't my fault."

Perhaps out of dissatisfaction, her voice inevitably revealed a tone of resentment.

But seeing Carl's eyes, she was taken aback.

Carl's gaze was calm, like a vast ocean.

He said:

"Many years ago, your mother and I made a lifelong commitment when I was still a prince.

At that time, the strongest prophet in the Lock Empire said that our generation would bring forth an unprecedented genius.

I didn't pay much heed to this prophecy.

Until by chance, all my siblings died in the war, and this fool, I clumsily ascended to this position and became engaged to Angelina.

The day of our engagement, it was announced that your mother was pregnant, and I was very happy.

Happy that a new family member, born of me and my beloved, would arrive.

What would our daughter be like?

In fact, during every day and night beside your mother, I fervently awaited your arrival.

Even until the day she left this world to bring you into it."

Carl's face showed an indescribable bitterness.

"When you opened your eyes and looked at me, I saw shadows of gods and power in them. Your gaze was calm and peaceful, overlooking the world like a saint.

That's when I realized one thing.

The gods, took my daughter."

The princess stood frozen, bewildered as she looked at Carl, at a loss for words.

Carl shook his head and said:

"You think you can deceive others, but you can't deceive me, you... came into this world with memories.

That's why I hate you.

I not only lost my dearest love, but even the last gift she left me was cruelly taken away."

Carl quietly stared at that wall, his voice raspy as he spoke:

"Now, my only companion has also left me. Is this punishment from the gods?"

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