novelraw #273 - Section 273
#273 - Section 273
It was too late after all...
He suddenly felt something disappear; the two tally marks on his leg, the positioning coordinates, and the Demon Emperor's Order all lost their luster.
The teleportation point he left in the Maple Spirit Moon Shadow Palace also became ineffective.
He couldn't find the Eternal Night Empress's account in the Dauntless Space either.
Was this the Eternal Night World version of being blacklisted?
Knowing she was sitting on that throne, he might never see her again.
Roger stood quietly in place, experiencing this world's version of being blacklisted, gradually severing the dense connection that had formed between them during this time.
An unprecedented pain slowly tore at his heart, just like the obsession he had developed while playing the game.
Although he tried to stay away from the ultimate villain, they seemed to be pushed together by a mysterious fate, starting with a private visit to Charles's estate.
He had gained many things along the way, but his success had gradually given him a detached mentality.
A transmigrator with a system, leading the empire on an unprecedented path of change, becoming a pillar for many...
But had he truly cherished the things he possessed?
Was it because they came too easily that he lost his initial caution, treating the real hearts and things with a game-like attitude?
This was the path he was pursuing, how could he be so half-hearted!
"Hey, Dad, are you okay?"
A cautious voice sounded, and Xiana waved her hand like a child, trying to attract his attention.
She could tell that Roger's emotions were lower than ever before; even when he was tricked by her, he hadn't looked so dejected.
Roger glanced at her and shrugged, "Still breathing."
"Did you and Her Majesty quarrel?"
"No comment."
"Then let me put it another way, were you dumped?"
"Well, I guess so."
"Pfft... let me compose myself!"
Xiana laughed out loud, but immediately put on a serious face and comforted him earnestly, "Don't worry too much, being single isn't the end of the world, you'll get used to it."
"You... never mind, I'm really fine, I don't need to be distracted."
Roger understood that Xiana meant well, afraid that he would be too immersed in sadness, so she deliberately provoked him.
She used to tease him like this when she was unhappy, and now it was his turn.
Xiana made a face; wouldn't their chances increase infinitely after they broke up?
She held out a hand: "Don't be afraid of being unemployed, the gates of the Tianming Army are always open to you."
...Join the Tianming Army?
He looked at the hand extended in front of him, feeling like he had worked hard for several years, only to return to square one.
"Then thank... no, I and my empire cannot be separated for a moment!"
He suddenly remembered the Eternal Night Empress saying twice that she was leaving; the first time she said, "I'm returning to the fleet," and the second time, "I'll return to the fleet first."
Although there was only one extra "first," it meant there was a follow-up, rather than completely severing the connection!
She cut off so many connections with him, but the empire could not be completely separated between him and her.
So as long as the empire was well-built, and the strength of his fleet was strong enough, like during the decisive battle with the Goddess of War, wouldn't the Eternal Night Empress have to meet with him for a pre-war conference?
When the time comes, because they meet on official business, as long as he was thick-skinned enough, there would definitely be another chance...
After realizing the pain of loss, he instead developed a determination to get her.
As long as there was determination, even on ruins, a wonder could be rebuilt, right?
Just like that determination to break and then build anew, not only in that moment, but also a longer transformation, waiting for him.
ps1. They kissed before a million words, and then there may be some "small twists and turns"... don't worry, the future is bright.
ps2. Tomorrow is the EDG final, break or be broken, go!
Chapter 250: A World Where Only Tabitha is Hurt
To be honest, Xiana was a little depressed. Was her Tianming Army so despised?
First, she invited the vice-general disguised as the Eternal Night Empress, who was naturally rejected.
Then, Roger was even disliked by the leader of the Qing Teng Empire, yet he still clung to your empress, was he addicted to being abused?
She said jealously, "Looking at you, are you planning to be a simp in the future?"
"If pursuing her counts as simping, then call it whatever you want," Roger said indifferently. "Alright, thank you for your enlightenment, I'm going back, is there anything else you need my help with?"
"No, goodbye, never see you again!"
Xiana turned and left, not wanting to see this guy for even a second.
Although she said she was just playing with this guy, beautiful women always have a desire to compare when they meet beautiful women, wanting to determine a winner.
By sneaking around, she got Roger's person, but found that the Eternal Night Empress still had an irreplaceable "imperial seat" in this guy's heart, which made her feel very frustrated.
It's not like she can't live without leaving Roger, nor does she think this bastard is that important, but seeing him treat another person like this, the little angel is unconvinced from the bottom of her heart.
She knew very well that if she and Roger had a conflict, he would definitely not show such a painful expression, but would let her heal herself.
If she figured it out, she would continue the previous relationship, and if she didn't, they would go their separate ways.
But he obviously didn't treat the Eternal Night Empress like this!
Maybe he didn't feel any urgency before, but now that Little O clearly disliked him, he instead developed a stronger fighting spirit, wanting to show himself as an unparalleled good man?
This person has a very cheap side in his bones, right?
Her little head was full of angry thoughts, Xiana didn't take three steps before suddenly turning her head, looking at the place where Roger teleported away, and pouting her mouth, she said:
"Although I really don't want to say it, I still wish you a smooth action, don't always show such a painful expression."
In any case, she was still a kind child, and it was still very beautiful for lovers to be together, wasn't it?
As for herself, she won't be hurt, I am the free-flying eagle, and I won't eat one less grain of rice because of a stinky man!
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In the void, the Chapter of Imbalance.
The Empire's First Fleet was undergoing routine maintenance. There were no major problems in the continuous battles, but minor problems and bugs were inevitable.
At the same time, consumables such as weapons and ammunition also needed to be replenished.
Some fleet members also needed to be rotated. Although they themselves said that the feeling of victory was still very good and they didn't want to stop fighting, and that they could still fight five hundred battles.
But now the Empire's military has established a strict evaluation system in all aspects of physical and mental health, and believes that living in a closed limited space for a long time has adverse effects on the psychological health of soldiers.
Especially entering and leaving different worlds, there are bound to be uncontrollable dangerous factors, there are always strange species caused by environmental differences with the Eternal Night World, strange creatures from a certain world, etc., rotation, relaxation, and release of pressure, even if these soldiers subjectively express that they do not need it, it must be carried out.
On the other hand, there is the need for training.
Although the Empire is preparing to establish more than ten fleets, only the First Fleet has been built, and only the First Fleet can operate in a full-fledged combat state.
And this is a completely new military branch. By rotating some legions and grassroots soldiers, allowing more imperial troops to adapt to the rhythm of interdimensional invasion operations, and practicing the supporting tactics of strategic fortresses, is a necessary step to prepare for larger-scale battles.
"In short, it's for various reasons, the fleet must rest, it is impossible to wage war endlessly, and it will take at least a week to be able to dispatch again."
Frankenstein complained to the Eternal Night Empress with a helpless expression, she really couldn't accept her need to go on an expedition immediately.
People can create miracles with willpower, but steel cannot, and overuse of magic crystal machinery will also break!
After she finished speaking, she didn't get a response for a long time, and raised her head strangely, only to find the Eternal Night Empress lying on the railing, looking at the busy staff on the Eternal Night, the huge battleship was like a small ant, carrying out maintenance work in an orderly manner.
"Your Majesty? Your Majesty?"
Frankenstein called several times in a row, and found that the always wise and martial empress was off the grid, and didn't give her any reply.
If she didn't understand Her Majesty's strength, she would have thought she was controlled by some magic.
After a long time, the Eternal Night Empress turned her head and asked, "How long will it take to complete the overhaul?"
So you really didn't listen to a word of what I just said?
Frankenstein didn't dare to show her dissatisfaction. This state of the Eternal Night Empress was rare, but it wasn't like it had never happened before.
She is the Empress of the Empire, and she has many things in her heart. All the decisions from top to bottom have to go through her. Occasional wandering is very normal.
But for some reason, facing the Eternal Night Empress in this state, Frankenstein inexplicably felt guilty, gritted her teeth and said, "Five days, the overhaul plan can be completed in five days, and we can go on an expedition again."
Squeezing out two days, she prepared to work overtime and transfer some researchers over.
"So long..." The Eternal Night Empress sighed, and looked at her beloved Titan battleship again, entering a daze.
Is five days a long time?
Frankenstein showed a helpless expression. Fortunately, she had a flash of inspiration and changed a week to five days, otherwise Her Majesty would definitely be even more unhappy, right?
She looked at Her Majesty worriedly, always feeling that she was in a very bad state, but she didn't dare to talk nonsense.
After all, she wasn't Lydia, that guy also worked as Her Majesty's personal doctor, and could point fingers at Her Majesty's health and living habits.
"So the human body is so inconvenient, it's better to carry out mechanical modification, and emotions can be controlled by buttons!"
Frankenstein gave a thumbs up to the transformation she had made to her body.
Compared to human sentimentality, by controlling hormones, she can control her emotions within a fairly stable range, and even sadness is like a layer of veil, so the pain will be reduced a lot.
Looking at the human body again, even the Eternal Night Empress, as strong as she is, will still have her state affected by what happened.
So such a body is definitely a burden. It's a pity that they have never understood and are unwilling to accept my beautiful mechanical body transformation...
Frankenstein went to work again, leaving only the Eternal Night Empress in a daze here.
Compared to Roger, who can quarrel with Xiana, although it is a sarcastic tone, at least it will be much easier to say a lot of things.
But the Eternal Night Empress's thoughts cannot be told to the ministers around her...
Tell them that your wise and martial Empress, the person she has always liked is already second-hand?
Although the people of the Empire will definitely be outraged and wish they could tear that guy into eight pieces, that is not the scene she wants to see.
She didn't attack Roger in the end, and didn't cause him any harm. She felt that she didn't have the position was one thing, and she couldn't bear to do it was also a very important reason...
Then simply don't think about it, but when she returned to the Empire, everything around her was inseparable from that guy, and there were traces of him everywhere.
The dinner prepared by Maple Spirit Moon Shadow Palace had dishes recommended by him, and drinks invented by him;
A temporary meeting was held in Dauntless Space, online office, paperless office, this was the policy that guy vigorously promoted;
Resting in the bedroom for a while, she remembered the many times the two of them had secret talks in this room, and occasionally some dangerous ambiguous games;
Walking out of the palace, there was the huge battleship in front of her, which was also based on the foundation of "New Arcana";
Her life and career were the Empire, and the changes that Roger brought to the Empire in a short period of time were greater than the past thousands of years.
No matter how the Eternal Night Empress escaped, she found that there were shadows of that guy everywhere in her life, and the entire Empire seemed to be branded with his traces.
Including her current supreme imperial power, which she doesn't have to look at the faces of the nobles, was also established with the help of that guy.
If she only relied on herself, she might not have had the determination to let the Empire experience such turmoil, and then build a more beautiful and idealistic country under the ruins.
That was the appearance of his and her ideals combined, those reforms that seemed crazy to the world, one by one, were successful, and the two of them finally achieved a feat that even the gods would admire, right?
This was a miracle belonging to mortals, the day of establishing and sharing the joy of victory was getting closer and closer, but the person who understood her best and could recall how difficult it was for this joy to come was not by her side...
In the aisle, several maintenance workers finished their work and passed by her.
Because the Eternal Night Empress has always disliked bringing attendants, and has been standing here for too long, no one has discovered that this lonely back is not a sculpture, but their Empress.
So they were still talking loudly:
"Although it's old goods, it's really easy to use!"
"I said there are treasures in old objects, right? Let's go to the seafood market later?"
"Let's go!"