Successors of all mankind

"However, we were fooled by the divine machine. After obtaining this ancient technology, which must have been extremely valuable, the divine machine was willing to destroy itself in order to completely cut off our chance of obtaining it."

Princess Emerald frowned unusually as she spoke, because it was France that had been allocated this ancient document.

They thought they would get the ancient technology, but they were tricked by the divine strategist.

The ancient secret technology that Shenji was willing to destroy himself to protect!

The joy of the music was so profound that it inspired awe and respect.

Indeed, AI is humanity's most reliable weapon.

"But Duke, who exactly is this fifth one? You seem to know?"

Princess Emerald then brought the topic back to the very first question.

However, after seeing the two 'funerary figurines' and the 'college otaku,' Yu Le no longer felt any burden.

就這樣吧！

“I do know who the fifth person is, and I also know the origin of this painting. However, Your Highness, some things are better left in that era!”

Yule chooses to let the past remain in the past.

The unexpected answer made Princess Emerald tilt her head and look at Yu Le.

She didn't respond immediately; she seemed to realize something, and she looked at the painting again.

My gaze lingered for a moment on Pierre-Xen's face, which seemed to carry a kind of timeless, ironic smile.

"Regardless of who he is, and whether he has achievements comparable to the other four, since people have placed him and them above all else, then this is the choice humanity made in an era."

"As long as this remains unchanged, the preciousness of this painting will never change, because for us, it is a memory of an era of humanity that we believe in!"

Yu Le looked at her, opened his mouth, wanting to say something in rebuttal. But he couldn't say anything.

Because from a certain perspective, she is right.

When jokes become history and memes become artifacts, then for everything that follows, this is the precious culture of that era.

Emerald's gaze lingered on his face for a moment.

Then she said:

“I will have a plaque added below the frame, engraved with your name: ‘Duke of Guise, Jules Robespierre, who has researched the fifth figure in this painting.’”

Yu Le paused for a moment: "...That's not necessary."

Princess Emerald shook her head seriously and said:

"History should not have only one voice. What you are offering is another."

Chapter 76 This...this is a German Shepherd?!

That's a very insightful statement, but Yu Le glanced back at that 'masterpiece' afterward.

She still smiled and shook her head, saying:

"No need, really. The owner of the painting certainly wouldn't want his... 'collection' to be commented on like that."

This is exactly what I wrote during my chuunibyou (middle school syndrome) phase, and it was broadcast to the public after I recovered from my chuunibyou.

People will die, even though this person is already dead.

Seeing that Yu Le said this, Princess Emerald nodded and said:

"Since you put it that way, Duke, then so be it. And is there anything else?"

Yu Le tentatively asked:

"Then can this painting be preserved forever? It's best not to exhibit it."

"Do you want to take it?"

"No, no, that's not what I meant. I meant it literally. Can it be sealed away permanently? I think that's what the tomb owner definitely wanted!"

Although she didn't know who this "university tycoon" was at all, Yu Le felt that she should still try to fight for him if she could.

“No problem, Duke.”

Is it that simple?

So much so that Yu Le was a little surprised.

After all, although they knew the details of the painting, it seemed to them to be a very precious cultural relic.

Therefore, he did not request that it be burned, but rather that it be permanently sealed away.

"You agree to this? Isn't this supposed to be very precious?"

"It is indeed very precious, but I don't think there's a problem with that. And then, is there anything else you require, Duke?"

Princess Emerald picked up a terminal panel, walked up to Yu Le, and handed it to him, saying:

“Duke, place your hand on it. I have already granted authorization and need to register your permission. That way, there will be no place on this ship that you cannot go.”

Yu Le hesitated. He wasn't quite sure about their skills, so what if this wasn't an access license, but something else entirely?

And he thought it best for both sides to draw a clear line.

"No, I'm not your fiancé in reality. We're just business partners."

Just as I had thought she wouldn't agree to seal it so easily.

Yu Le thought this would be another round of maneuvering.

But the princess still agreed:

"Since you're unwilling, then forget it. I'll change the permissions for this room so you can access it."

Did you just agree so easily?

Yu Le looked at the serious beauty in front of him, who was taller than him, with some surprise.

A serious yet very handsome black military uniform, and long, dark hair with emerald-like ends.

After staring for a moment, Yu Le suddenly had a sense of déjà vu and subconsciously said:

"Your Highness, please take three steps back."

The beautiful woman immediately stepped back, exactly three steps.

With the sense of déjà vu becoming increasingly strong, Yule continued:

"Your Highness, please take three steps forward."

Princess Emerald did as she was told.

"Your Highness, move three steps to the left, then three steps again."

The tall, black-clad figure continued to move back and forth silently and obediently in front of Yu Le.

It was still as precise and elegant as ever, but the execution was impeccable.

When she returned to Yu Le's side, this dignified beauty still maintained the same calm and composed demeanor as at the beginning, quietly watching Yu Le.

Or rather...waiting for his next instruction.

"Your Highness...shake hands?"

The sense of déjà vu was so strong that it was indescribable. Yu Le stretched out his hand, and then another hand followed suit and placed on his palm.

It's very soft and warm.

At the same time, the owner of the hand tilted his head and looked at Yu Le.

At this moment, Yu Le finally understood what that strange, inexplicable sense of déjà vu was.

Obedience, precision, loyalty, and a high degree of dependence on instructions...

Holy crap, that's not a fox, that's a German Shepherd!

Yu Le stared in astonishment at the hand resting quietly in his palm, a hand warmer than he had expected.

There was a very long silence.

Finally, he gently released his grip.

Princess Emerald withdrew her hand naturally, letting it fall to her side.

She showed no confusion whatsoever, as if the commands and handshakes she had just given were things for which there was absolutely no need to ask why.

Yu Le stared at her for a long while, and finally confirmed one thing:

It's not that she doesn't care; she genuinely believes that if he asks her to do something, she will do it.

The premise is that it is "reasonable"!

Those steps just now were indeed within the "reasonable" range—forward, backward, leftward, and handshake.

None of the conditions would harm her interests or safety. So she did as she was told.

"...Your Highness, you didn't seem to ask why just now."

"You need me to do it, and I do it. If you need me to understand, you will explain."

"Aren't you curious?"

Princess Emerald tilted her head to the other side, making Yu Le's feeling of déjà vu—that a German Shepherd was staring at her—even stronger.

“I’m curious, but if you think I should know, you’ll tell me. You haven’t. So I’m waiting.”

Oh my god, I can't believe it, it really does look more and more like it...

Especially since she likes to tilt her head when looking at herself!

After calming down for a long time, Yu Le finally let go of that strange sense of déjà vu and said, half seriously and half to divert attention:

"Your Highness, have you ever considered what would happen if one day someone used this...this...um, this kind of 'similar behavior' to hurt you?"

Princess Emerald straightened her posture and crossed her arms over her chest.

Then, looking at Yu Le, he smiled and said:

“Duke, this is indeed a contract, and there is no de facto marriage between us.”

"However, as I said before, I am serious, although in the end I will still let you leave if you don't agree."

"But that doesn't mean I'm not serious! So don't think just anyone can treat me like this!"

She was full of confidence in herself. She agreed that Yule was indeed just a collaboration, but she was also convinced that she could win Yule over.

He agreed to truly become her husband, the future Prince of Condé of this country.

And now, she is also sending a signal to Yule:

You can continue to treat this as just a collaboration, but I'm serious! At the same time, I'm giving you the right to renew it indefinitely at any time!

Finally, Princess Emerald looked intently at the music playing before her and said:

“Duke, you can do this forever, as long as you wish. You say, I do. Whenever, anywhere. So, what do you think?”

Yu Le stared in awe at the beautiful woman before him as she spoke in a serious tone, words that would be extremely tempting to any healthy man.

German Shepherds are indeed better than Golden Retrievers!

"Um, I think we should forget about it, Your Highness."

Princess Emerald didn't make any trouble; she immediately nodded and walked behind her.

"Then get some rest, Duke. We have a lot to do tomorrow."

As she passed the equally bewildered female knight, she said to her:

"You cannot rest. You must stay by your master's bedside tonight. This is your duty, and it will be your duty from now on."

After a moment of silence, the female knight bowed and touched her chest in a gesture of respect, indicating that she understood.

Chapter 77 Not Me (3k)

The door closed behind Emerald, making a soft, sealing sound.

The room was quiet for a few seconds.

The female knight stood still, maintaining the posture of bowing with her hands on her chest, as if processing everything that had happened in those few minutes.