The boss of a foreign organization called the police, claiming that he was defrauded by me

"I don't see any indication that the Red Cake Kingdom and India would attack my Great Zhou Dynasty. That's just wishful thinking on your part."

"Your thoughts don't represent the Red Cake Country or India. Think about it carefully, you don't have that much influence at all."

"Stop trying to glorify yourself. Nobody cares whether you're in the Atlan Empire or not."

Yang Xia showed no mercy; he wasn't afraid of hurting Doka's feelings, he just wanted to bring him to his senses.

Let him understand his true situation in the face of the Red Cake Country and India.

When Duoka heard Yang Xia say this, he wasn't really sure himself.

He was only putting on a brave face because he didn't want to lose face in front of Yang Xia.

Yang Xia smiled and said to Doka, "There's something I must remind you of. The reason your Atlantean Empire has survived to this day is..."

"You need to understand that it's not because your Atlan Empire is so powerful, but because my Great Zhou Dynasty has no intention of taking action against you."

"But I must warn you, if your Atlan Empire continues to be obstinate and covets our Great Zhou Dynasty, and even instigates the Red Cake Kingdom and India to deal with us..."

"Then I can tell you clearly that my Great Zhou Dynasty will never sit idly by and wait for its demise. I really don't mind getting serious with you. You should think this over carefully."

Hearing Yang Xia say this, Doka couldn't help but feel a little nervous.

Because what Yang Xia said was true, even though the Atlantean Empire, the Red Cake Country, and India were allies.

But the performance of these two countries this time has truly disheartened Doka.

Despite being imprisoned in the Great Zhou Dynasty for so many days, neither the Red Cake Kingdom nor the Indian Kingdom had any intention of sending troops to rescue him.

Doka was well aware of what Yang Xia was saying, and he gradually realized the current situation of the Atlan Empire.

Seeing the hesitation in Doka's expression, Yang Xia knew that what he had said had a great impact on him.

He didn't want Doka to stay here any longer; after all, as the leader of the Atlan Empire, the Great Zhou Dynasty couldn't keep him imprisoned indefinitely.

Thinking of this, Yang Xia slowly walked up to Doka and said with a serious expression:

"I will let you go back tomorrow morning. I hope you will think carefully about what I said before after you return to the Atlan Empire."

"If you can't figure it out, then there's nothing I can do."

"I have said everything I need to say. My Great Zhou Dynasty is ready to fight at any time. We have made full preparations."

Despite hearing Yang Xia's words, Doka remained defiant, responding to Yang Xia again and again.

But deep down he was already afraid, and he already understood the current predicament of the Atlantean Empire.

If war were to break out, it would be of no benefit to the Atlan Empire. Yang Xia might be able to defeat the Atlan Empire without lifting a finger.

After saying those words, Yang Xia curled up a cold smile, glanced at Duoka, and then strode away arrogantly.

Inside the room, only Doka remained, sitting blankly, watching Yang Xia's receding figure.

His heart pounded uncontrollably, and his whole body began to tremble slightly.

He dared not imagine the consequences, and secretly rejoiced that he had not yet officially started a war with the Great Zhou Dynasty, otherwise the scene would have been unbearable.

He never expected Yang Xia to be so powerful; he had naively thought that the Red Cake Country and India would stand firmly on his side.

Therefore, the Atlantean Empire has always coveted the Great Zhou Dynasty, attempting to curb its development momentum.

But since his imprisonment, Doka has gained a lot of experience and many thoughts have arisen in his mind.

He sat there, pondering Yang Xia's words repeatedly, and found that they made a lot of sense.

Doka silently murmured to himself, "Sigh... reality is so cruel. What Yang Xia said just now was absolutely right."

"Now that I think about it, it is indeed true. I have been trapped here by the Great Zhou Dynasty for nearly three days."

"But in these three days, not a single country has been willing to send troops to my aid."

"No country dares to declare war on the Great Zhou Dynasty. It seems that I was just being delusional and indulging in wishful thinking."

"If Yang Xia hadn't reminded me time and time again, I probably would still be foolishly indulging in the illusion of allies and treating them sincerely. That would have been incredibly stupid."

Doka grew angrier the more he thought about it, and only then did he realize that the Red Cake Country and the Indian Country were just trying to appease him.

Their real purpose was simply to take shelter under the umbrella of the Atlantean Empire to avoid being bullied.

At this moment, Doka finally understood what it felt like to be fooled, and he was filled with resentment.

His feelings for Yang Xia became complicated. He was grateful for Yang Xia's reminder, which made him realize the truth of his dream, but he also resented Yang Xia for imprisoning him here, preventing him, as the leader of the Atlan Empire, from returning home.

Doka was distraught, pacing back and forth in the room, muttering to himself, "What should I do... what should I choose that would be most beneficial for the Atlan Empire?"

"I can no longer place my hopes on the so-called allies, the Red Cake Country and India; they are completely unreliable."

"They will only bring unnecessary trouble to the Atlan Empire. If the Great Zhou Dynasty really wants to go to war with us, we will be unable to resist in the current situation."

After leaving Dorka, Yang Xia didn't think much of it, only hoping that Dorka could figure out the pros and cons involved.

Find the root of the problem and stop dreaming all day about taking down the Great Zhou Dynasty.

This is not beneficial to the Atlan Empire, and Yang Xia's reminder was well-intentioned.

After all, the Great Zhou Dynasty was unwilling to go to war with any country, and Yang Xia longed for a peaceful and prosperous world.

This was also his own wish; he did not want to see war bring unbearable suffering to the people.

After everything that has happened, Doka is now completely disappointed with both the Red Pancake Country and India.

He sighed deeply and said, "It seems I was too foolish. If it weren't for this matter, I probably wouldn't have understood this principle."

“From now on, I know what to do when I go back. I will never try to be an enemy of Yang Xia and his Great Zhou Dynasty again.”

"I should correct my attitude and focus on developing the Atlan Empire."

"This is the duty I should fulfill as the leader of the Atlan Empire. Before, it was all wishful thinking on my part."

Doka felt deeply ashamed and lowered his head helplessly.

His mind was filled with a myriad of thoughts, yet he didn't know who to confide in about his conflicted feelings.

Yang Xia told him that he would be released from the Great Zhou Dynasty and allowed to return to his homeland the next day.

A sense of anticipation welled up in Doka's heart. He wondered what had become of the Atlantean Empire during the days he had been away.

This has always been his biggest worry. He fears that the Red Cake Country and India will take advantage of the situation and do something that will catch him off guard.

Doka sighed again and said, "I hope it's not too late, and I hope the Atlantean Empire can weather this storm. We can't keep deceiving ourselves like this, otherwise, the consequences will be unimaginable." After Yang Xia finished dealing with all his affairs, night had already fallen. He lay in bed, tossing and turning, unable to fall asleep, feeling extremely frustrated. Finally, he sat up somewhat angrily and looked out the window, only to see a peaceful and serene scene outside.

Yang Xia got up and walked alone to the beach. There, he unexpectedly spotted a familiar figure. Upon closer inspection, he couldn't help but be surprised.

"Peony...why didn't she rest? Why did she come here alone to enjoy the sea breeze?"

"Could it be that something is on her mind, or that something unpleasant has happened? I think I should go and check on her."

Thinking it over, Yang Xia quickened his pace and walked over. When he arrived at Shaoyao's side, he saw her sitting there quietly, lost in thought.

Yang Xia gently sat down beside Shaoyao and asked with concern, "Why haven't you rested yet? Why did you come here all by yourself?"

"It's getting late. It's not safe for you to sit here alone. Don't wander around like this again."

Peony was startled by Yang Xia's sudden appearance. She turned to look at him with a happy smile on her face: "Your Majesty... why are you here too? Are you also having trouble sleeping like me and came out to enjoy the sea breeze?"

"I'm fine... I just felt a bit stuffy, so I came out to clear my head and get some fresh air."

Hearing what Shaoyao said, Yang Xia was relieved as long as she wasn't unhappy.

So he sat quietly next to Peony, and the two began to chat casually.

Peony was overjoyed by Yang Xia's sudden appearance; she never expected to meet him here.

She gazed into the distance, a hint of helplessness in her eyes: "Reality is really cruel. The things that have happened recently are truly heartbreaking."

Upon hearing Shaoyao's remark, Yang Xia looked up with a puzzled expression and asked, "What do you mean... I don't quite understand."

Peony gave a wry smile and looked at Yang Xia, saying, "Your Majesty, you may not know this, but I am worried about the lives of the common people."

"I've heard that people are having a hard time lately, they're complaining a lot, and life is really tough for them."

Yang Xia was even more puzzled and quickly pressed for details: "Tell me in detail, what exactly happened?"

Peony glanced at Yang Xia and said, "Because it hasn't rained much lately, the crops in our territory are starting to dry out."

"Seawater cannot be used to irrigate crops, so people may face a crisis of reduced production, and their lives are really not easy."

After hearing what Shaoyao said, Yang Xia was filled with self-reproach.

As the leader of the Great Zhou Dynasty, he bears an unshirkable responsibility for the hardships faced by the common people.

He slowly lowered his head, took a deep breath, and said guiltily, "It's all my fault as the king. I've always focused my energy on military and diplomacy."

"But I neglected the lives of ordinary people. This was my oversight, and I am sorry to these people."

Yang Xia said guiltily, and Shaoyao smiled slightly and comforted him, "Your Majesty...this is not your fault."

"Your focus on military and diplomatic affairs is also for the sake of the Great Zhou Dynasty."

"I believe the people can understand your difficulties, and they won't blame you. Besides, whether it rains or not is not something you can control."

Yang Xia smiled slightly upon hearing Shaoyao's words and turned to look at her.

At this moment, he had already made up his mind.

He felt he should do something practical for the people, improve their living conditions, and prevent them from continuing to suffer like this.

Thinking of this, Yang Xia turned to Shaoyao with a happy expression and said, "By the way... as long as you are sincere, all wishes will come true."

"If you trust me, why don't you give it a try now?"

Peony looked at Yang Xia with curiosity: "Your Majesty... what are you talking about?"

Yang Xia pointed to the starry night sky above and said mysteriously, "Make a wish upon the stars now, and perhaps your wish will come true soon."

"Why don't we give it a try now? Wouldn't it be even better if it really worked?"

Peony looked at Yang Xia with curiosity. Although she didn't refute his words, she still respectfully made a wish to the night sky. She hoped for a heavy rain so that the people would no longer live in misery.

This is Peony's simple wish, and she hopes it can be fulfilled as soon as possible, so that she will be content.

Although Peony felt somewhat disbelieving when making her wish, her attitude was very sincere because of her trust in Yang Xia.

Yang Xia looked at Shaoyao, who clasped her hands together, slowly closed her eyes, and silently spoke her wish.

A joyful smile appeared on his face; he was determined not to let Peony's wish go unfulfilled.

Because this was also what he wanted to do. After making her wish, Peony turned around and looked at Yang Xia with anticipation: "Your Majesty...can my wish really come true? You won't lie to me, will you?"

"If my wish can come true, people's lives should be better."

Looking at the kind-hearted peony, Yang Xia said with great joy, "Don't worry... as long as you are sincere, you will definitely succeed."

"I would never lie to you, just wait for the good news."

Peony looked at Yang Xia and nodded happily. The two chatted by the sea for a long time before heading back.

During this process, Yang Xia and Shaoyao chatted and laughed, and when they got emotional, they would lean on each other, which greatly enhanced their relationship. The scene was very harmonious and happy.

Yang Xia felt much lighter, and many of his worries disappeared.

Peony was even happier. She hadn't expected to be able to have such a pleasant heart-to-heart talk with Yang Xia, which made her feel a sense of happiness.

Yang Xia woke up early the next morning. He carefully recalled Peony's wish from the previous night.

I couldn't wait to log back into the system and turn on the weather controller.

This time, he quickly set his sights on the territory of the Great Zhou Dynasty.

Then he began adjusting the air humidity and wind direction. Under Yang Xia's control, it wasn't long before a torrential downpour began in the Great Zhou Dynasty.

The people of the Great Zhou Dynasty were overjoyed. They cheered and jumped for joy, as if they had let go of all their burdens, and jumped around like children.

Because this heavy rain was a lifesaver for them, all their hard work this year would not have been in vain.

They would no longer be destitute and unable to afford a decent meal. Therefore, this heavy rain was of great importance to them.

Yang Xia felt very gratified to see the people so happy.

He breathed a sigh of relief and silently said to himself, "Peony... your wish has finally come true. You should be as happy as these ordinary people."

Just then, Peony ran in excitedly from outside, her face flushed with excitement.

With a trembling voice, he said to Yang Xia, "Your Majesty... it's raining, it's really raining!"

"It's raining heavily outside! My wish from last night has come true! Your Majesty, you're amazing!" (End of Chapter)