in the name of the queen.

The Southern Continent is not a good place. It is full of barbarians and the level of development is very backward. There are also a large number of descendants of strange races left over from the Age of Gods in the wild.

The various ethnic groups on the continent of Rodinia were called barbarians, which was the name used during the period of the Magic Empire.

The current Rodinia continent is the pinnacle of civilization in the world and represents the highest level of humanity in the Seventh Age.

The southern continent is different, it is a truly wild place.

To be precise, the land is very rich, but it is the people who are lagging behind.

This place is isolated from civilization, a land despised by the gods, and a fertile land coveted by major powers and divided up many times.

What's worse is that Roland has tacitly allowed this place to become the sphere of influence of the Darkin.

After Roland and Milones reached a secret agreement, the continent was tacitly allowed to be run by the Darkspawn.

But that was the agreement between Roland and Milones, and the Magic Empire certainly did not recognize it. What follows is a matter of ability.

The Darkin failed in their battle for supremacy with the gods in the Second Era, and the Magic Empire withdrew from the stage of history after defeating the God's Punishment Legion in the first half of the Sixth Era.

They all came from the loser group to play the resurrection match, who is more noble?

After a detailed discussion with Anthony, Lisa gradually understood why the teacher made such a choice.

Survival is the basic need of all living individuals, as well as ethnic groups, countries, and various groups.

Looking at the teacher's relieved yet conflicted expression, Lisa knew that he really wanted to persuade her to join the Magic Empire, but she couldn't open her mouth.

After all, this is a road full of dangers.

If Anthony really used the relationship between master and disciple to persuade Lisa, she would be embarrassed but would still refuse. After all, she and Roland wanted to enjoy their honeymoon journey.

But Anthony said nothing.

Although it was difficult, and he even had to cooperate with the incompetent Talia royal family and nobles, he did not use his teacher's kindness to ask Lisa to repay him.

In the end, he could not bear to let his most promising disciple follow him on a path of no return.

Anthony let out a long sigh, stood up, walked to the bookshelf, took out a quaint little box and handed it to Lisa.

"My child, this is my wedding gift to you and Roland. This is a magic ring that was worn by a chief governor and his lover during the most glorious period of the Magic Empire."

"Although its power is slightly inferior to that of a divine weapon, it also has special effects. By placing the ring next to one's ear, one can hear each other's voices within a range of 500 miles. It's a pity that it's only 500 miles. If it could be unlimited in distance, it would truly be at the level of a divine weapon."

Lisa quickly stood up and thanked the teacher.

This is a kind gesture from the teacher, and it would be rude to refuse.

She accepted the gift and suddenly remembered that Roland was wearing a violet ring on his left ring finger.

We have to give it to him quickly, otherwise there will be no room if Alina gets there first.

She thanked the teacher again and wanted to leave, but she was still a little worried and asked Anthony softly:
"Teacher, are you sure you can defeat the Darkin?"

Lisa's words startled Anthony for a moment, and then his old body suddenly burst into a breathtakingly dazzling light.

The tall and mighty old wizard straightened his back suddenly, looking as majestic as a god of war, his long white hair and beard moving in the wind, his eyes as sharp as lightning.

"If the Darkin are really powerful, they will be the ones to ascend to the divine realm."

His meaning was very direct. We have already come down to play the resurrection match, so there is no need to pretend.

But Anthony, who was as strong as a god of war, was only powerful for a few seconds before he wilted.

Considering the Demon Emperor's combat effectiveness and the fact that the Magic Empire had no successor, he could only talk tough.

The return of the Darkin will take a long time. Now they are facing Milones, and the remaining forces of the Magic Empire are enough to deal with it.

What should we do when the Demon King arrives?
Could it be that they rely on Sura, a student whose talent was not even up to par during the Magic Empire period?
Sulla is smart, loyal, and has a broad mind. He is good in every way except that he is weak in personal combat ability.

It is conceivable that as the level of the Return Day gets higher and higher, many powerful races will emerge to play in the resurrection match. Among the strong ones who have survived to this day, which one can Sura compete with?
It would be great if Roland or Lisa would join the Magic Empire.

This was Anthony's extravagant wish, but he knew that Roland's first homeland was Sussex. There was no way around it, as he was the husband of Queen Sussex.

Lisa? Her heart would only follow Roland. Although it was a little offensive, she was like a bonus to the Sussex empire.

After the old man complained silently in his heart, he finally gave up trying to get Lisa to join.

Some words cannot be taken back once they are spoken, so it is better to preserve the friendship between teacher and student, and maybe leave a spark for the Magic Empire.

Seeing the teacher's confidence return to reality, Lisa knew what he was worried about, and asked in a deep voice: "Teacher, are you worried about the lack of high-end combat power?"

At least fifteen possible answers that could be concealed or exaggerated flashed through Anthony's mind, but under the gaze of his disciple's eyes that were as pure as flames, he could not utter any lies.

Thousands of words are reduced to one word.

"Ugh."

The old magician laughed at himself and shook his head. "It would be great if we could find the legendary super artifact Garden of Eden. It is said that the final trump card of the Magic Empire is hidden there. Or it would be great if we could find a super master like Roland."

"Unfortunately, I have tried every possible way. Now I can only leave it to fate."

Lisa stared at the teacher and asked softly, "Teacher, have you ever thought about the consequences of failure?"

"Lisa, if you can't become a god, you will die sooner or later. What difference does it make if it's a few days earlier? As for the Magic Empire, it has already perished. Failure is nothing more than a failure to restore the country."

Anthony's voice suddenly became a little depressed. He opened his mouth, ready to entrust the last spark of the Magic Empire to Lisa, and asked her not to refuse for the sake of their master-disciple relationship.

However, before he could say anything, Lisa asked softly, "Have you thought of everything? But you forgot to ask your disciples to serve you."

Anthony was stunned and looked at Lisa in disbelief.

There was a complex glimmer in her eyes.

After staring at each other for a long time, Lisa said faintly, "Teacher, without you, I'm afraid I would only be a skilled chef forever. Sooner or later, I would not be able to keep up with Roland and fall behind completely."

"Teacher, you don't really believe that cooking skills can capture a person's heart, do you?"

Lisa casually lifted up her long hair, and Anthony noticed that the roots of her hair had turned red, which was a sign of physical change caused by practicing fire magic to the extreme.

While he was pleased, he also felt a little regretful. If Lisa had not been so persistent, perhaps she would have achieved greater success. However, if she had not been so specialized, she would not have been able to control the fire to the limit.

Anthony smiled with relief and was even in the mood to joke with Lisa.

"Of course not. I've never seen anyone choose a chef first when looking for a lover."

The two looked at each other, and their hearty laughter swept away the depressing atmosphere.

Lisa lowered her voice and whispered so that only the two of them could hear:

"Teacher, the Garden of Eden is here with me."

Anthony's body trembled violently and his pupils shrank rapidly.

He even stuttered a little because of excitement, "Really?"

As soon as he finished speaking, he laughed. How could he lie about such a thing?

His breathing was a little heavy, and after an unknown amount of time, he finally laughed. His rough and powerful laughter made the glass windows buzz.

Over the years, he has always been depressed.

Worried about the lack of successors, worried about the hopelessness of the magic empire, worried that the final day of return would become a slaughterhouse for the goddess' return home.

Now he can finally rest a little.

Although the road ahead is still unknown, at least there is hope. "Teacher, this is the first time I've seen you smile in all these years." Lisa's lips curled up, infected by the teacher's joy.

"Nonsense, am I usually that serious?" Anthony deliberately put on a stern face.

"Teacher, your eyes have never smiled."

A fake smile was on his face, but a real smile was in his eyes.

Anthony didn't ask where the Garden of Eden was. Since this super artifact was in Lisa's hands, it didn't matter where it was stored.

He quickly pushed aside the bookshelf, revealing the hidden study inside. Searching the book catalog that appeared in the void, he finally found the location of "The Garden of Eden".

He stretched out his hand into the void, and an ancient parchment scroll and book slowly floated towards him.

Opening the first page of the book, a line of small words comes into view.

“The Garden of Eden is not a paradise, but a spark of hope.”

Anthony flipped through the scroll reluctantly, but finally gritted his teeth and gently pushed it aside, watching this precious ancient book float towards Lisa.

"Lisa, the final secret of the Magic Empire lies here. This scroll is the key to unlocking the secrets of the Garden of Eden. Take it and explore it slowly. By the way, what position do you want to hold in the Empire?"

"Queen."

Lisa pondered for a moment and spoke seriously.

She raised her hand to stop Anthony from explaining, with an unprecedented determination in her eyes.

"The true peak of the Magic Empire was under the absolute rule of the Emperor. I admit that the Archon system can concentrate everyone's wisdom and is more suitable for the development of civilization in the long run, but in the face of a critical moment of life and death, collective wisdom often turns into mutual blame."

"Even internal strife." Anthony helped her finish the sentence she hadn't said.

The Magic Empire was once so powerful that it had no rivals in the entire world, so it turned its attention to the distant gods and itself.

Internal friction has always been the biggest obstacle to the development of the magic empire.

"You are right. From the perspective of the long-term development of civilization, the imperial system is a step backward. However, when someone has to make a decision, it will be more effective if the order comes from a wise man."

Under normal circumstances, Anthony, who grew up in the glory of civilization, would never accept this kind of historical regression, but this time is different and the situation is different.

How could Roland just sit back and watch Lisa ascend the throne as queen?

Anthony's old face gradually relaxed, as if it had been ironed. He sighed in his heart, but said something else.

There is always a huge gap between ideal and reality.

After the Magic Empire entered the Republican Era, state power was divided among the consuls, but they did not dare to change the name of the country. It took too much energy just to eliminate these superficial remnants of the imperial system.

“Sometimes stepping back is the way to move forward.”

Anthony had no choice but to comfort himself in this way.

After talking with his disciples for a long time, Anthony finally asked the most inappropriate question.

"Lissa, how are you going to accommodate the royal family of Talia?"

Lisa didn't answer.

Silence is sometimes the best answer.

Although the entire territory of Talia was once the site of the Magic Empire, times have changed and it now has a master.

As long as the Talia royal family is still in existence, there is no legal basis for Lisa to ascend the throne.

Anthony smiled self-deprecatingly, dispelling his worries. "You and Roland can continue your journey. Come back when you are tired. There will be no obstacles then."

Lisa nodded with satisfaction, but still reminded him.

"Teacher, please do not stain your hands with blood. In future history books, you will be remembered as a wise man who changed the fate of the empire."

After saying this, Lisa, who was worried that Roland might be waiting anxiously, finally said goodbye and left.

Anthony personally sent his disciple to the bottom of the magic tower. Looking at Roland who was trying to remain calm outside the tower gate but whose anxious eyes betrayed his inner thoughts, he felt a little relieved but also a little disappointed.

There is always a sense of loss that an old father feels when he sends his daughter off to marry.

Anthony felt indescribably happy when he thought of Roland having other wives.

But this is something that both of us are willing to do. Lisa herself doesn't care, so what can others say?
Doesn't Lisa care? Of course she does, but there are always too many things in life that are beyond one's control.

She walked out of the magic tower, holding Roland's hand and heading towards the Garden of Eden. She suddenly thought of the first time Roland held her hand.

It was a snowy season when the weather was slippery and she accidentally fell. Roland was quick to grab her hand and pulled it hard, and she fell into his arms.

Looking back today, the reason my heart beat faster that day was not because of the nervousness of nearly falling, but because of a certain heart-pounding feeling.

If she had seen herself clearly earlier, she would not have introduced those women to Roland, and perhaps they could have been married earlier.

Go to work at the post office together, go home together, and enjoy the busy and comfortable life of ordinary people.

She also didn't know what kind of life she desired compared to her current one.

However, the gears of fate will never stop turning.

As the master of the Garden of Eden and the last emperor of the Magic Empire, he must either lead the empire through the crisis and then give up power, or be buried with this aging empire.

Back in the carriage, Lisa told Roland everything that had just happened, without hiding anything.

Roland did not look too surprised, as if he had guessed everything.

Seeing Lisa's surprised look, Roland smiled and said, "That's not hard to guess. If the negotiations broke down, you would have come out long ago. Master Anthony would not have done anything to you unless he wanted the Magic Empire to be destroyed now."

If a mature woman from another world heard Roland's domineering speech, she would definitely laugh, but Lisa wouldn't.

She really enjoyed Roland's overbearing speeches in defense of his wife.

She snuggled in Roland's arms, murmured a little embarrassedly: "I'm sorry, I didn't discuss such an important decision with you in advance."

"This is the best option. I'm more relieved that you can be independent than to discuss it with me."

This is what Roland really thinks.

Roland felt a strange feeling in his heart.

When Lisa ascends the throne, there will be four queens in this world, three of whom are his wives and the other is his boss.

Controlling the world in the name of the Queen is a somewhat subtle feeling.

He held Lisa's hand and whispered, "Since it will take time for you to ascend the throne, let's hurry up. The journey will start from Talia and end at the Magic Empire."

Roland's words were a double entendre. He was not only talking about the arrangements for the journey, but also expressing his feeling that the Kingdom of Talia would soon become a magic empire.

"The Magic Empire has disappeared for too long, and its glorious history has become a legend. It is not easy for everyone to accept it."

"Be a good person to the end. I will help you once again. Let's start the lecture tour of the glorious story of the Magic Empire from the Eternal City."

Lisa lazily lay in Roland's arms and asked softly, "What role do you want to play in the future Magic Empire?"

"Nonsense, of course it's the prince!"

Roland smiled, hugged Lisa tightly, and snapped his fingers.

"Let's go on a speaking tour!" (End of this chapter)