Dear Broom Knight.

Chapter 1016 Aren't you still yourself?
Antirochus gave a wry smile.

No wonder he and Euphemia were attracted to that golden maple tree.

That was their unattainable dream, a longing they yearned for with gritted teeth.

However, this kind of beautiful dream is fine from a distance, but when you get close, it's like a lightning field... Being in it makes you restless and uncomfortable all over.

It makes you want to run away.

This isn't Luciano's fault, but... could it be his?

Antirochus smiled helplessly, mocking his own pathetic state.

Then he felt a warm, almost burning sensation flowing through his body.

Antirochus later learned that his ability to become the Sunwalker so easily was entirely due to Luciano's efforts in drawing away the vast majority of his enemies.

The conspirators scattered throughout the other labyrinths also paid no attention to this inconspicuous little boy.

As for the two eyes that followed him into Emilia City, one of them was killed on the spot for being so foolish as to insist on entering Golden Maple Street that very day... He was so stupid as to play in the shadows in the City of Night, he was bound to die sooner or later. The other one plunged into the Water Labyrinth without hesitation.

He's clearly a typical adventurer, only here for profit.

It is indeed difficult to find traces of the secret realm in the Water Labyrinth, but this labyrinth may have been created by the gods together, and it was opened up after the appearance of the Northern Labyrinth.

Those who want to maximize their own interests will naturally choose this place... If wealth-seeking believers didn't have a shred of rationality left, they would probably all rush in.

At the very least, you can get a pearl and coral ornament!

The gods who brought these things out certainly didn't care, since they were probably just decorations offered by their southern believers as offerings.

For example, pearls could very well have been used to fill the box.

Coral may very well serve as a support for some small and exquisite treasures.

These are all accurate messages from the North... Those who strayed into the Water Labyrinth made a fortune because of them.

Keep in mind, this is in the far north, very far from the sea!
Things from the sea instantly increase in price tenfold when they reach this place... This is because adventurers with large storage spaces will quickly head south to make a quick buck when prices are too high.

Ten times the power isn't really necessary for these stronger adventurers.

They don't need to travel long distances to earn this money.

But for young people who lack strength and are mostly below level 10, this is like a windfall.

Especially for the young people in this region, who wouldn't want to make a fortune and then move to a stable country to live in!
Although several countries do not reject immigrants, the implicit rules that prevent most people from entering are still in place... houses, head taxes, and fixed assets.

The mere thought of the Water Labyrinth's specialties from the Northern Kingdom would send people charging madly towards Emilia City.

After all, even though the chaotic zone is some distance from the North, it's still the North!
Moreover, due to the chaotic situation, most caravans were unwilling to do business with them.

Seaside specialties like pearls and corals are not cheaper than those from the Northern Kingdom.

Besides, this area is actually within the radiation zone of the North.

Otherwise, why would these stubborn nobles in the Chaotic Zone be so afraid of the Northern Kingdom?

This at least proves that they are in an area where they can send troops south from the North... and no powerful nation is standing between them and the North.

Oh, there might have been in the past, but after His Majesty Travis established himself, it all disappeared.

For a defeated nation, whether it is a nation that has invaded another country and been defeated, ransom payments and territorial divisions will lead to a significant decline in national strength.

If this leads to internal strife, the country will be unable to hold its head high for centuries.

The reason why chaotic regions can maintain a semblance of peace for a century is because they can't figure out what kind of personality the newly appointed regional leaders really are.

It turns out that although that person was greedy and aggressive, their strength wasn't actually strong enough to completely suppress the Chaotic Zone.

Besides, the northern lands next to him are a powerful country!

The fact that that country invaded the Northland along with other neighboring countries terrified everyone in the Chaotic Zone!
Do they really think that having more allies will allow them to compete with countries like the Northland?

Although the northern region did become somewhat weak and vulnerable due to internal strife at that time, the country's foundation was still there!
There are so many level 16 powerhouses in the North that no one can even count them!
Therefore, the chaotic zone understood the outcome before the war even began and immediately ceased hostilities.

They didn't think that if they saw them with weapons raised when they went south from the north to deal with that idiot next door, they wouldn't mistake them for rebels.

What a tragedy it would be if they all died for this reason!

Choosing the chaotic zone was the right decision.

Choosing the correct outcome means gaining a large territory in the chaotic zone.

Of course, that was not originally part of the chaotic zone; it was a newly created territory carved out from the original leader.

However, these self-proclaimed "independent" nobles seem to have forgotten that the reason they could previously act so arrogantly in the face of chaos was because they were originally a nation, with a national army guarding their borders. Relying solely on themselves?

Even the lowest-ranking barons in the Chaotic Zone felt they had an opportunity to expand their power.

They tacitly sheathed the jumbled blades and pointed them all north.

The reason why the Duke of Harvey lost power a century later was because he greedily bit into several tough pieces in this war for the spoils.

Although the territory they occupied was larger, their forces were also dispersed.

Not to mention, the Harvey family members who were assigned to those areas had also reached a point where they were ambitious and wanted to become independent.

The tense atmosphere that had been building up recently stemmed from Harvey's discussions with other nobles about the future of the Harvey family... They wanted a portion of the Harvey family branch still residing in the castle.

Of course, these branches will inevitably take away their family fortune.

The nobles were unwilling to accept this outcome.

They've been fighting with Duke Harvey for so many years, just waiting for these resources to make up for their losses!
However, as the external situation changed, the nobles realized that if they did not take action soon, Duke Harvey might be able to fully recover his strength... Don't be fooled by the eloquent words of those Harveys in the north; as soon as Duke Harvey straightens his back again, they will immediately kneel down.

Since they're all from the same family, sending a few 'culprits' to Duke Harvey to vent his anger and giving up most of the profits will make them still good Harvey.

Therefore, Antirochus was fortunate enough to get the opportunity before he turned 16 and leave that terrible place with his sister.

Of course, it was precisely because he immediately took Euphemia and made a vow of 'no regrets' when the war broke out that most people were caught off guard and unable to react.

After all, although Duke Harvey was slightly behind, he still had a 50% chance of winning... The combined strength of the great nobles was greater than his, but it was impossible for them to be without cracks.

The Duke of Harvey's excessive tolerance of his wife was clearly for his own purposes.

As for Antilokos and Euphemia, although he also intended to use them, Duke Harvey did not have anyone to 'give gifts' to until the crucial moment.

According to the Chaotic Zone's perspective, although Antirochus and Euphemia's lives weren't easy, they were still considered fortunate compared to most people. Why would they choose to live a life of hardship and deprivation?

The life of an adventurer is certainly not as comfortable as that of Harvey Castle.

People living under the shadow of war would only regard the ambitions of Antiochus and Euphemia as mere whining.

However, Antirochus and Euphemia never thought that way.

It's not like they lack talent or professional skills.

Even without the opportunity in Emilia City, they would choose to fly far away.

Before they run out of money, they always manage to learn how to survive independently.

By recalling the past, Antiochus finally eradicated all his unease from his heart.

He had specifically thanked Luciano for this just a few days ago!

He sighed slightly.

Sure enough, he was just an ordinary person, selfish and fond of self-comfort.

In fact, Luciano is more like a son of the sun, and more suitable for the role.

He just...

Antirochus was startled. Why was he feeling sorry for himself again?

Is it because life has been too easy that the belated rebellion has finally arrived?
"Euphemism, you must grow up well~" Antirochus sighed.

"Brother?" Euphemia felt genuinely terrified all day. "What's wrong with you?"

"It's nothing, I just realized that even as the chosen one of the sun god, I'm still just an ordinary person," Antirochus said calmly. "My mind is still full of jumbled thoughts that I need to clear out."

"Brother... have you gotten too big for your britches?" Euphemia's lips twitched, and she said with a mocking expression, "Even if you've been chosen by the Sun God, you're still you!"

Does being burned by the sun turn you into a saint?
You've always been like this, always thinking things through over and over again. Oh, now that you're in a different position, you should say you're more deliberate.

Antirochus couldn't resist and slapped his sister on the back of the head.

"Tsk~ The truth is always hard to hear." Euphemia said sarcastically, "My brother, now that you've calmed down and know to hit your sister, what's the next step?"

“Go and thank Mr. Luciano and Ms. Alexandra,” Antirochus said softly. “Their conversation looks like it’s almost over.”

Euphemia pulled at the curtains and looked closely: "Is this communication? This isn't Ms. Alexandra..."

“Euphemisma, be good, tone it down a bit when you’re talking to outsiders.” Antirochus interrupted her seriously, “Like you said, I’m still myself, I don’t have the ability to protect you yet.”

Euphemia fell silent.

(End of this chapter)