I'm here to save the world, what are you doing?

Lucius turned around, a cold light flashing in his eyes, and spoke to Edward in an extremely strong tone:

"Lord Edward, I think you have misunderstood a fundamental issue."

"I'm not performing for the public, nor am I trying to gain any fame."

"I am simply fulfilling the mission entrusted to me by His Majesty the Emperor—eliminating the threat posed by the Chaos Cult."

Lucius took a few steps forward and looked down at Edward:

"You asked me if I had considered the official image of the Empire?"

"Then let me ask you, if you were an ordinary citizen, when the Empire faced the threat of Chaos Cult infiltration, would you want us to handle it gently and then watch these evil forces continue to lurk..."

"Or do you hope that we will take effective measures, even at the risk of some risk, to completely eliminate the threat?"

Edward's expression turned ugly.

"Of course I want to eliminate the threat, but..."

"No buts."

Lucius interrupted him rudely:

"Lord Edward, you seem to have forgotten one fact—"

"The war started by the Fallen has begun."

"If you disagree with my approach, you are welcome to propose a better solution."

"But if you just want to stand on the moral high ground and accuse me, I can't accompany you."

"The interests of the empire are more important than anyone's face, including yours and mine."

"I will take care of the things you dare not take care of."

"I will kill those you dare not kill."

Edward was suppressed by his aura and was speechless for a moment.

The other ministers looked at Lucius in surprise. They didn't expect him to fight back against the Home Secretary so strongly.

Emperor Coccus watched all this quietly from the side, with a glint of approval in his eyes.

The emperor is arbitrary and holds all the power.

not bad.

At this time, a servant quietly entered the hall from the side door, walked quickly to the emperor, and whispered something in his ear.

After hearing the report, the emperor's eyes instantly became solemn.

But he quickly returned to normal and showed no abnormalities.

"All right."

The Emperor stood up, ending the altercation between Lucius and Edward:

"Let's end today's meeting here."

"Great work Lucius, keep it up."

"Edward, I understand your concerns, but in this special period, we must take special measures."

After saying this, the emperor announced the adjournment of the meeting.

The ministers bowed and took their leave, and Lucius also prepared to leave.

"Lucius..."

Cocceus suddenly stopped him:

"Please stay for a moment. I have something to tell you."

Lucius paused, waiting for the others to leave before walking back up to the Emperor.

"Your Majesty, what are your instructions?"

Lucius' tone was relaxed, thinking that the emperor just wanted to give him a warning in private.

After all, his performance just now was indeed too domineering.

However, the emperor's expression was extremely serious. He stood up from the throne, walked to Lucius, and said in a low voice:

"Lucius, the servant just reported an emergency to me."

"what's the situation?"

Looking at the emperor's solemn expression, Lucius felt vaguely uneasy.

The emperor took a deep breath and then told Lucius something that shocked him:

"There was an emergency in Plotina."

"Not only did she suddenly fall into a coma, she also showed signs of extraordinary decline..."

Lucius:? ? ?

Buho!

My wife!

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PS: Aminos! Why is it another deadline?

Chapter 124: 119-All stories have happy endings (6k)

"Tread, step, step"

Heavy footsteps echoed in the empty corridor.

Lucius and Emperor Corceus walked quickly along the corridor, their faces showing very solemn expressions.

"Plotina suddenly fell into a coma an hour ago."

As Corkeus walked, he explained the situation to Lucius in a heavy, yet slightly panicked tone:

"She was reading in the garden when she suddenly collapsed unconscious while her maid was watching."

"After the court physician examined her, he discovered that Plotina wasn't just in a coma; she was also showing signs of extraordinary decline."

Lucius followed closely behind the emperor, his steps somewhat unsteady.

Although he was extremely anxious, he still did not lose the ability to think calmly at this moment.

The decline of extraordinary power usually only occurs when the extraordinary person's life is coming to an end and the body's control over extraordinary power gradually disappears. It is a sign of great decline.

But Plotina is so young, how could she possibly...

Lucius remembered the prophecy Queen Helena had told him.

This is probably the beginning of the fulfillment of the prophecy.

But why so fast?

BYD, didn’t you say before the age of 20?

Isn't this a bit too early?

Lucius clenched his fists unconsciously, his nails digging deep into the flesh of his palms, but he felt no pain.

No matter the cost, Plotina must be saved.

As early as the age of six, he had made his decision.

Speechless all the way.

Finally, Lucius and Cocceus arrived at Plotina's bedroom.

Ignoring the maids who bowed along the way, the two went straight to Plotina's bedroom.

The moment the door was pushed open, Lucius subconsciously held his breath.

The air was filled with a faint herbal fragrance, and several maids were busying around the room with nervous expressions.

On the large bed in the center, Plotina was lying weakly, her face as pale as paper.

At this time, she had woken up, but her always bright gray eyes looked dull.

When she saw Lucius, her eyes lit up at first, and then a deep sadness flashed across them.

Beside the bed, Octavia was gently smoothing her sister's hair. Her eyes were slightly red and she looked a little haggard, no longer as elegant and calm as before.

"Plotina..."

Lucius walked quickly to the bedside, gently held Plotina's cold little hand, his eyes full of worry.

"Father, Lucius..."

Plotina tried hard to raise a smile and greeted the two of them in a weak voice.

Her original intention was to comfort the two of them, but it made people feel even more uncomfortable.

Kokwus came forward and asked nervously:

"Plotina, how are you feeling?"

"Are you feeling any worse for wear? Do you want me to call a few more court physicians to take a look?"

However, Plotina shook her head slightly, with a hint of disgust in her eyes:

"Father, I appreciate your concern, but I don't want to listen to those doctors' long speeches right now."

"They couldn't help me at all except to tell me things I already knew."

"The most important thing now is... I have something to say to Lucius."

After saying that, she turned and looked at Lucius lovingly.

Kokwus: ???

My daughter, why are you!?

Are your elbows bent too far outward?

You two aren't married yet!

The corners of the emperor's eyes began to twitch, and he looked at Lucius with gritted teeth.

quack!

It's all your fault, you little brat!

If I hadn't been counting on you to save Plotina, I would have...

Lucius: ...

No, it’s already this time, why do you still care about these things?

Damn it, if we don’t find a way to solve the problem, Brother Lu will lose his wife!

"I'm listening."

Ignoring Emperor Laoden who was glaring at him fiercely, Lucius' eyes were now full of Plotina.

Plotina shook her head slightly, raised the corners of her mouth, and made her smile appear brighter:

"Lucius, please don't look at me like that. It will only make me sadder."

"Didn't we know this day would come?"

"Although it came earlier than expected, I am ready to face it."

Her voice was so soft, as if it would disappear at any moment.

Plotina reached out her other hand and gently stroked Lucius' cheek, her eyes full of tenderness:

"Although the time was short, having you by my side during the last years of my life was happiness enough for me."

"It's just that people become greedier the more they get."

"Now I feel... a little regretful."

Her voice began to tremble, tears glistened in her eyes, and her voice was filled with deep attachment:

"I have imagined our future countless times..."