Talulah, I'm still a child.

As a Sarkaz pardoner, Shining knows far more secrets than others, mainly because pardoners themselves were once a branch of the Sarkaz Demon Lord. In terms of bloodline, Shining is even more noble than Beatrice, yet she feels disgusted and helpless about it.

In ancient Sarkaz, there once lived a white-horned demon king who could weave the glory of Sarkaz's past, present, and future onto the sky using twilight as his thread. It was because of this that the Sarkaz people knew of such an unhideable star, and Shining knew even more clearly that the name of that star was engraved in the blood of the Sarkaz people.

"Plum blossoms in the snow...this is practically describing Brother Meixue."

"It originally referred to Mei Xue."

Listening to their conversation, Warfarin, who was hanging on the pole, couldn't help but add that drinking Mei Xue's blood had brought her considerable benefits. Kal'tsit even commented that it was a miracle that she hadn't exploded like W's bomb. It must be that Mei Xue subconsciously limited her power; otherwise, the energy contained in just one drop of blood would have been enough to make Warfarin explode.

Having drunk Mei Xue's blood and resonated with someone within her bloodline, Warfarin's consciousness traveled through time. Her worldview has been reshaped, and she is well aware of what that star represents.

"Ugh?"

"What do you mean, 'think about it yourselves'? Rodestiny, in Victorian pronunciation, is lorddestiny, the Lord of Destiny. It's because it's the star of Meixue that it's described that way in the Sarkaz records."

Ignoring the astonished expressions of everyone, Warfarin had actually known about this for a long time. Not only her, but Kal'tsit must have known about it as well, but it didn't matter whether she said it or not.

"Does that star belong to Brother Meixue?"

"Yes, legend has it that people often make wishes upon stars, and that's how the tradition gradually evolved."

Warfarin bit through the ropes binding her and jumped lightly to the ground. Then, somewhat puzzled, she took out her communicator and began searching through it.

"That's strange. What were you all screaming about this afternoon? We even sent out the aircraft, but not a single one of you came to drop me off! Has Mei Xue found a new boyfriend?"

(Can't you get down by yourself?)

Everyone, including Shining, couldn't help but complain. However, because she had been hanging up on the chat for so long, Warfarin still didn't know about the explosive news. There were too many messages in the Rhodes Island chat group, and it took her a while to find it.

"It's really not a big deal."

Shining's tone was noticeably uneven. She glanced at Liz, who had almost drawn her sword to kill Talulah when she saw the news earlier that day. She must be feeling much better now.

"is it?"

"Well, it's just that Talulah is pregnant, I guess."

"Oh, it's Ta... What, she's pregnant!?"

Warfarin's screams echoed throughout Rhodes Island, while Talulah, in Victoria Hills, felt a tickle in her nose and sneezed slightly.

"Ah, don't worry, Meixue, I'm fine. Maybe someone is talking about me behind my back."

Seeing the little fox's nervous expression, Talulah couldn't resist wanting to snatch him from Qinliu's arms and play with him for a while. Her lover was wonderful; so cute, so innocent, yet so caring towards her.

Right now, the little fox needed to soothe Qin Liu's disappointment and frustration. With him in her arms, Qin Liu felt much better. At least the little fox hadn't distanced himself from her. Mei Xue was still as adorable as ever.

As for tonight, although there's no need to prepare another guest room, there's still a way to ensure that the little angel won't disturb her and Mei Xue's business tonight. That's something she's been thinking about for four years.

Chapter 95 History Always Repeats Itself

It was late at night. Mei Xue shook his fox ears and climbed up from the sofa. Looking at the sleeping Qin Liu and the clothes scattered all over the floor, he couldn't help but feel some dissatisfaction with his lover, Talulah.

(If all goes well, the extra chapter should be released tomorrow.)

However, the little fox couldn't say anything. After changing into a new outfit and tidying up the living room, she was about to leave. It has to be said that teleportation is a really useful ability. By utilizing the omnipresence of fate, Mei Xue can appear in any corner of this world, or even in more distant worlds.

From Victoria to Ursus, a thousand miles is but a short distance. The next moment, Mei Xue's foot, wearing the same black sandals as Cecilia's, stepped into the hall of the Ursus Saint Castle.

It was already late at night, but the council hall of the Ursus Empire was still filled with people. With the Reunion Movement defeating the Third Army, these nobles, who had always only cared about their own interests, finally realized the seriousness of the problem. They had thought that the Fourth and Fifth Armies could take care of the fallback, but now the emperor had been taken hostage. The Fourth and Fifth Armies only obeyed the emperor, and no one else had the right to mobilize them.

They wanted to recall the First and Second Armies, which were responsible for border defense, but unless the Emperor and the Imperial Council agreed in full, these two of Ursus's most powerful armies could not leave the first line of defense in northern Terra.

At this moment, Mei Xue, who suddenly appeared in the center of the council hall, became the focus of all the Ursus nobles or representatives. The little fox did not expect there to be so many people here. She looked at the main seat with some doubt, but seeing that there was no one there, she thought for a moment and shook her head, then swayed her tail behind her back.

The next moment, the entire Imperial Council acted as if nothing had happened, continuing to discuss how to deal with the Reunion Movement. Today's meeting was convened by Levi, the strategist of the new Emperor Feodor, but he also seemed to be waiting.

"Let's go this way."

There were eight exits, and Mei Xue randomly chose one and walked out. The interior of Saint Jun Castle was so winding that an ordinary person would really not be able to find their way. However, Mei Xue was just trying her luck, and after walking for a while, she came to a large gate.

They found the right person, because the guards were not ordinary Ursus soldiers, but two fully armed guards. Even though they were equipped with the latest standard weapons, they still had a kind of stern and battle-hardened aura about them. How could warriors who had fought against inhuman beings and survived be ordinary?

"...Please come in."

Upon seeing Mei Xue, especially the nine tails on his back, the inner guards dared not be negligent in the slightest. Mei Xue was now an existence that neither they nor the entire empire could touch.

This was a small but cozy lounge. Two people were sitting on the sofa. One was a middle-aged man, the new emperor of Ursus, Fyodor. In reality, he wasn't that old, but he had been through so much that he looked like a weathered middle-aged man, with much of his hair turned white.

Opposite Fyodor sat a kind and gentle old man, holding a cup of tea. He waved to Mei Xue when he saw her.

"Did you organize the meeting outside?"

"I suppose so, but before that I need to admit, you guys won."

Ursus's defeat is already obvious. Back then, Saint Fool, Mei Xue, and the Doctor made a bet that the confrontation between Reunion and Ursus was not simply a matter of force, but a struggle for hearts and minds. As for the outcome, it is now clear.

“Actually, you understood from the beginning that Ursus could not win in this aspect, Igor, because you know best what you relied on to build the Ursus Empire back then.”

Although Mei Xue from a thousand years ago did not leave the Great Yan, it does not mean that he did not notice the alternation between the Eagle Empire and the Ursus Empire. The little fox sat on the third sofa, hugged his tail, picked up a piece of cake in front of him and took a small bite.

Upon seeing him, Fyodor couldn't help but sigh. He finally accepted the fact that this war was merely a game between Mei Xue and the Holy Fool, and he, the Emperor of Ursus, was nothing more than a pawn, while the Reunion Movement was Mei Xue's pawn.

“A thousand years ago, the nobility of the Eagle Empire was corrupt and internally decaying. I was just an ordinary miner back then…”

This is a very simple yet little-known history. Current records say that Igor, the father of Ursus, was a great hero with noble blood, but in reality, he was just an ordinary miner who couldn't even make ends meet.

The decay of the Eagle Empire brought about its deserved end, and various forces began to rebel, including Igor. He was lucky enough and brave enough to have some fortuitous encounters and create a new empire, which he named after his hometown village—Ursus.

“I witnessed the decay of the Eagle Empire. I wondered why that ancient behemoth had come to such a state, until I saw Ursus, which I had built, gradually follow the same path as the Eagle Empire.”

"At the beginning of its establishment, Ursus was glorious and prosperous. Every Ursus person identified with their identity. We all seemed to see a bright future. Even the infected were proud of their Ursus identity and were accepted."

"But history always repeats itself, just like now... A thousand years later, Ursus has become like this, even more corrupt than the former Eagle Empire."

This is history. Igor ignored Feodor's expression, knowing that Ursus's decline was not his fault. He simply looked at Mei Xue.

"How similar things are now to those of a thousand years ago! So, how far do you think they can go?"

Ursus a thousand years ago and the current Reunion Movement are so similar, just like the Eagle Empire two thousand years ago. Igor's words are self-evident. In this situation, Mei Xue entered "adult mode" and her mind started working at an unusually fast pace.

"How far they can go and how long they can stay is what they need to consider. This is their land. As you said, history repeats itself in cycles, whether it's hundreds or thousands of years. People will make their own choices."

"...That really fits the conclusion for someone in your position."

Igor nodded. In fact, Mei Xue was right. Whether it was Ursus in the past or the Reunion Movement today, their success was simply because they won people's hearts. If they forget how they succeeded in the future, then they will face the passionate and optimistic self they once were.

"Although I have taken him hostage, the Fourth and Fifth Armies cannot simply remain inactive. They have already sent men to secretly kill me and rescue Fedordo."

"It's alright, my family is already on its way."

Has time become so urgent?

Although Igor doesn't yet know the extent of Mei Xue's family's strength, he's certain they have the ability to expedite the end of this war. After all, they are Mei Xue's family, and they can't be too simple.

"There aren't many left, and I'll be there soon... Never mind, I can't say, someone might overhear."

Mei Xue flicked his tail and put down the empty plate. Of course, he could not hide the Sirens' unilateral actions from him, but the little fox had no intention of stopping them. He knew very well that it was time for this war to end. It was inconvenient for Da Yan to take action, so it was just right to let the Sirens outside of Terra clean up the mess. They were outside the rules of Terra and were an independent third-party force.

Although the sirens are loyal to Mei Xue, they are nominally still under their own control. Since the little fox doesn't interfere, no one will drag him into the matter.

"Then let's leave it at that."

"I thought you called me here because you had something important to say..."

The little fox rubbed his head helplessly. If it was just about discussing these things, he might as well have slept until tomorrow morning. The main reason was that, according to Ahmoni's information, the Terra Union Conference made the Grand Dukes of Victoria realize the rapid pace of change. They could no longer wait, and the Sarkaz problem in Victoria had to be resolved.

So Mei Xue has already decided that after she finishes packing tomorrow morning, she will wait for Qin Liu to recover before heading to Lentinium together to take a look around.

The main issue is that so many years have passed, and I wonder what Aldebaran and Goldin are like now. Also, when I go to the Sarkaz, I'll see a lot of old friends. Back then, the little fox carried the Doom Mushroom and blew up quite a few people, like Manfred, the Blood Lord, or the Forgiver.

"Then I'll go first."

"Row."

Igor nodded. He knew this should be the last time he and Mei Xue met. As for the rest, that was not something Mei Xue needed to know.

"Let's get started."

With Igor's order, a dozen or so guards behind him pushed open the door and went out. Tonight's meeting of the Imperial Council was not only Witt's idea, but also the last meeting of the Ursus Imperial Council. Those who were arrogant and corrupted the empire because of their Ursus noble status should die with the empire.

Tonight will definitely be a bloody night for Ursus, and it may be the last straw that breaks the camel's back.

For Therese of Londinium, the rising and setting of the sun and moon felt more like a countdown. The Grand Dukes were already heading towards Londinium. They were getting anxious and no longer concealed their movements. Although the Duke of Wellington had not yet taken action, he was already mobilizing his forces. Trying to sow discord among the Grand Dukes would be a foolish act. They were all shrewd individuals, and even if they had conflicts of interest with each other before, they would definitely know who their biggest enemy was.

Therefore, Sarkaz will be facing Victoria's most elite army.

Thinking of this, Theresis couldn't help but look behind her at the towering tower that soared into the clouds in the distance. Under the starry night, it was so quiet. Who would have thought that this was actually a device that could control natural disasters?

Compared to the Grand Dukes of Victoria, Therese was more worried about Mei Xue. He didn't know why the awakened Theresa was so hostile towards Mei Xue. She hadn't said why she wanted to stop Mei Xue, nor had she mentioned what Mei Xue was going to do.

However, even this tower, which was capable of controlling natural disasters, was nothing more than an interesting toy in Mei Xue's eyes. Since he began to protect the area, there had never been a major natural disaster in the Great Yan territory, especially in the south, represented by Shang Shu. Even if there were, they would be inexplicably weakened or even wiped out.

"Your Highness, you should go back and rest..."

Manfred was somewhat worried. Therese's physical condition wasn't very good. Although it wasn't an injury, long hours at work and staying up late had left him mentally exhausted.

However, he was absolutely unwilling to let Theresa participate in domestic affairs and decision-making, only to listen and offer advice, which seemed to be a way of protecting Theresa.

But only the King of the Carrion knew that this meant Theresis ultimately did not regard the resurrected Theresa as his sister, after all, he was the first to accept Theresa's death.

"Where is the army of scavengers?"

"We have arrived and are stationed in the outer city. According to intelligence, we will probably have to fight the Duke of Castile first, but if the Iron Duke takes action, he will be our most troublesome opponent and the one we need to deal with first."

Currently, the biggest chance for Sarkaz to win lies in the conflict of interest between Storm Tower and the various dukes. Just as the nobles of Ursus refuse to send troops and money to help suppress the Reunion Movement because they do not want their interests to be harmed, everyone knows that it will be difficult for Sarkaz to face the attacks of several dukes, but the distribution of interests among the dukes is also a problem.

If one's side launches an attack first, even if it achieves results or even defeats the Sarkaz, it will come at a huge cost. In that case, it will be impossible to compete with the other Grand Dukes for the final victory. Therefore, before the operation begins, the Grand Dukes will likely just observe and send envoys or personally come forward to discuss the distribution of benefits. They will also need to preserve their strength. Who would really reveal their true assets? Being in this position is a testament to their shrewdness.

"What about the other grand dukes?"

"Yes, there are no abnormalities at the moment."

"The absence of any abnormality is the biggest abnormality. Remember that. Go and summon the King of Carrion for me."

"I'm here."

Before Manfred could leave, the towering figure of the King of Carrion appeared on the stage. As an existence that had lived for hundreds of years, the King of Carrion was not only a representative of the carrion eaters, but also a renowned hero among the Sarkaz, and of course, a figure that inspired awe.

"The army of carrion eats the fear of the enemy, along with their lives; we live with death."

"But Theresis, the attitude of the Lord of Fate will determine the outcome of this war. Don't try to please him, it's pointless, but don't invite his disgust either."

"He is a good person in the conventional sense, the kind of person that neither you nor I could become."

This series of teachings was more like an elder admonishing a younger generation. However, Theresis knew very well that the King of Carrion was right. If Meixue was displeased, then there was no need to wait for the Grand Dukes to arrive; the fate of defeat would come to the Sarkaz on its own.