My Endless Life.

Chapter 616 Something’s wrong with you
Elena stood at the door, her imposing presence as an eighth-tier mecha pilot enveloping the entire area.

With just the release of her domain, she could suppress everyone and render them unable to move.

However, the wedding was not just attended by these noble guests; royal guards were also present, along with an eighth-tier mech pilot and an eighth-tier mechanic.

Although these two eighth-tier beings are only at the beginner level, together they shouldn't have much difficulty dealing with Elena.

That's how it should be.

only--

"Bauer! What are you doing?!"

The eighth-tier mech pilot responsible for defending this place was ruthlessly suppressed by his comrades.

Because they were comrades and allies, the mech pilot was not on guard against the mechanic. So when the mechanic made his move, the mech pilot was immediately pinned to the ground and couldn't even summon his own mech.

The young man named Bauer, wearing the Empire's white military cap, smiled as he listened to his companion's questioning and replied:
"Excuse me, I am the Second Prince's man."

"Your Highness..."

The mecha pilot was stunned for a moment.

The only person who can be addressed as "Second Prince" by an eighth-tier mechanic is the current Second Prince of the Empire.

It's not unusual for the mechanic to choose to serve the second prince. All nine princes and princesses have the right to inherit the throne, and now that the empress's century-long term is about to end, all nine princes and princesses could become the next monarch. Therefore, it's normal for the various ministers of the empire to choose a new master.

But why would this Tier 8 mechanic say that at this moment?!

Seeing the mecha pilot stunned, Elena stepped forward and said to him, "Don't you understand?"

"…What?"

"It was His Highness the Second Prince who planned this operation."

Elena's smile looked rather sinister.

The nobles who came to attend the wedding and were part of the Ninth Princess's lineage had different expressions upon hearing this. Some were surprised, some were silent, and some shrank back in fear.

Since this matter was orchestrated by the Second Prince, it likely involves the struggle for the crown prince position, which is no longer something they can participate in.

Most importantly, the Ninth Princess's power is not yet fully formed, and with her current resources, it would be difficult for her to contend with the Second Prince.

But Sophiuna showed no fear. Even if the Second Prince was indeed behind today's events, they certainly wouldn't lay a hand on Sophie and Li Qi.

Both of them have backup consciousnesses. If they were to be killed on the spot, they could be resurrected through these backup consciousnesses and escape their current predicament.

Consciousness backup is something rooted in the rules of the world and has nothing to do with the power of 'consciousness' itself. Therefore, even if Li Qi's consciousness power is transformed into soul power, it will still be useful.

It was precisely because she wasn't afraid of the Second Prince that Sophiuna chose to step forward at this moment. She looked at Elena standing in front of her and said softly:

"Leaving aside my treacherous second brother, Elena, you should understand what your presence here represents, right?"

Upon hearing Sophie's words, Elena turned to look at her and chuckled softly.
“I know, it would mean being completely severed from the clan, becoming a wanted criminal, and being wanted by the entire empire… But what if the empire changes its emperor?”

"Ha, you believe my second brother will succeed in seizing the throne?"

Sophiuna wore a mocking expression.

The eldest prince and the second prince are the two who have held the right of succession for the longest time, and the power they have built is also the largest.

Furthermore, many ministers in the court had connections with the two of them. If asked who was most likely to become the next emperor of the empire, these two would undoubtedly be the top contenders.

Even so, the prince's power was still incomparable to that of the empire itself.

The Empress has been on the throne for so long that she has built up an impenetrable power base. Does the Second Prince really think that he can seize the throne by staging this show here today?

He's oversimplifying things.

"The Second Prince will definitely succeed."

Elena seems to have an extraordinary level of trust in the Second Prince, but this trust does not seem to stem from loyalty.

Sophie could see that Elena was now in a difficult situation, or rather, those who were following the Second Prince had no way out.

The Second Prince must succeed, even if some of them worry that the operation will fail, they must outwardly support the Second Prince.

However, this is not something Sophie needs to consider.

Seeing that one of her guards had been turned, Sophie asked Elena:
"So what do you plan to do with us?"

"Don't worry, Your Highness Sophie, you are a princess. Only members of the royal family have the right to lay a hand on you, so I will not do anything to you."

Elena gave Sophie a slight bow, then looked up at the boy being protected in Sophie's arms, her eyes narrowing and her smile fading.

“But Richie will need to come with me.”

"Second brother is plotting a rebellion. Even if he's targeting me and Mother Empress, what are you doing here with Richie?!"

Upon hearing this, Sophie hugged Li Qi even tighter and questioned Elena sternly.

The events that occurred at the wedding were entirely within the Queen's expectations, so Sophie wasn't actually that worried about the overall situation.

But there was one thing that Sophie couldn't accept.

That means Li Qi was hurt. Sophie had also heard about Elena's situation; she knew that Elena disliked her younger brother, who was extremely spoiled by their mother.

Therefore, Elena's current demand for Li Qi from Sophiuna has aroused Sophiuna's suspicion.

She would never give her lover to Elena, no matter what!

“Your Highness, I treat you with courtesy out of respect for the royal family. I hope you will not be ungrateful.”

Elena spoke softly, her eyes never leaving Li Qi.

Li Qi wasn't too worried. He placed his hand on Sophiuna's hand, interrupting her, and then turned to Elena, asking:
"What does my elder sister want me to do?"

"What am I going to do? You're my own brother, what could I possibly do to you? I just want to invite you to my place for a visit, and by the way... I also want to know if I use genetic modification to turn you into an ugly monster, will Mother still love you as much as before!"

Elena spoke with a hint of gritted teeth at the end.

“…I don’t understand.” Seeing Elena’s anger towards him, Li Qi was puzzled: “I shouldn’t have ever offended you?”

Elena was stripped of her status as heir before Li Qi awakened his memories of his past life.

Before that, influenced by love, Li Qi, even though he was extremely pampered by his family, did not become arrogant or domineering.

On the contrary, he possessed an unusually compassionate heart.

On rainy days, she would hold an umbrella for the dejected Jorin, worried that he would catch a cold. When she was with the two sisters, Sophie and Effie, she would also try to persuade them against their cruel or willful behavior. She also had compassion for ordinary people.

As for Elena, since she was the older sister, Li Qi treated her quite well. At least he never forgot to call her "Big Sister" or similar terms, and he would also give her gifts on her birthday.

Therefore, Li Qi couldn't understand why Elena hated him so much.

Is there anything about me that the other person would dislike?

"You don't remember?"

Elena was taken aback by his words. Her pupils dilated slightly, and her anger subsided by half. She asked in return:
"Have you forgotten what happened back then?"

"……what?"

"Heh...hehehe, so that's how it is. Mother deleted that part of your memory, no wonder..."

Elena was speaking in a way that was difficult to understand.

Li Qi found it even stranger. He carefully searched through his memories but couldn't find anything wrong with them.

But Elena laughed instead, her anger dissipating considerably.
"So that's why you didn't speak up for me back then. It turns out you've forgotten what happened between us."

"Wait!" Sophiuna interrupted immediately, not waiting for Li Qi to ask, she asked directly, "What do you mean by that!"

It's no wonder Sophiuna reacted this way; Elena's words were rather ambiguous.

Li Qi also frowned, pondering what had happened. However, perhaps Zelia had indeed tampered with his memory, and he truly couldn't remember anything between him and Elena.

"Alright, since we still have some time, I'll explain briefly. Richie... we were actually lovers back then."

Li Qi: "???"

Sophiuna: "!?"

Elena's sudden outburst took the two of them by surprise, and even the nobles nearby stopped their commotion and looked over in their direction.

About two seconds later, Sophiuna exploded, shouting, "What nonsense are you spouting! Elena Sarnak!!"

"I'm not lying! Richie clearly said he would marry me someday!"

Elena suddenly became agitated, and Sophiuna, upon hearing this, was both angry and furious. Just as she was about to lash out, Li Qi suddenly pulled her back, and then Li Qi asked:
"...Elena...Big sister, if I remember correctly, that was what I said when I was five years old...?"

"So what! You're so smart! Don't you know what you mean by saying that to me?!"

Elena said excitedly to Li Qi.

Sophiuna instantly calmed down, because she suddenly seemed to understand something. She looked at Li Qi: "...So, that was you and her playing house?"

"perhaps……?"

Li Qi wasn't quite sure; he had some memories of this, but not many.

Elena, on the contrary, became more and more agitated as she spoke, and her gaze towards Li Qi, filled with gritted teeth, suddenly turned angry:
"You clearly said that, but when I went to see you that day, wanting to sleep with you, you refused! You rejected me! You even told Mother!"

"...So your status as heir has been stripped?" Sophiuna looked at Elena in shock, then at Li Qi.

Li Qi shook his head frantically: "Don't look at me, I don't remember, I don't remember anything! Wait..."

Li Qi suddenly realized that if being drunk had only caused a major incident, although serious, it wouldn't necessarily warrant stripping Elena of her identity.

But what if Elena were to do something to him? Given Zelia's doting on Li Qi, and considering the mistakes she made in the past, it seems perfectly reasonable for her to be stripped of her heir status!

But Li Qi remembered that he was only eleven years old when Elena was stripped of her status as heir!

Eleven years old!!

Are you a pervert?!
Li Qi's gaze towards Elena suddenly turned strange.

(End of this chapter)