Soron meticulously arranged Emily's advancement to the Saint rank.

He deeply understood the significance of this matter, not only for Emily's personal strength but also for its potential to turn the tide in the unpredictable future war.

Therefore, he entrusted the responsibility of guarding and assisting her to the most trusted Shadow.

Shadow led Emily quietly into the magic tower of the palace, one of the palace's forbidden areas, with excellent confidentiality, making it an ideal place for secluded cultivation.

The goal was clear: to completely conceal Emily's imminent status as a Saint-ranked powerhouse.

After all, with various forces vying in the dark, if Emily, this new Saint-ranked powerhouse, could suddenly erupt in the future war, appearing unexpectedly before the enemy, it would surely catch them off guard, instantly changing the course of the battle and securing a crucial advantage for their side.

After properly arranging Emily's affairs, Soron immediately began working on another matter.

He personally took Little Mina to his Uncle Rezel, earnestly entrusting her to him, hoping he could take good care of the little one for a while.

Although Little Mina was young, she was clever and bright. Soron also considered the many unstable factors the palace might face and made this arrangement so that Little Mina could grow up in a relatively stable environment.

As these matters were settled one by one, the palace seemed to temporarily shed some of its heavy burden, falling into a rare and brief period of peace.

Sunlight shone on the palace walls and halls, reflecting a peaceful scene, almost making people forget the hidden dangers lurking in the shadows, ready to surge forth at any moment.

One day, Soron was cultivating in his residence as usual. Just as he was about to get up to visit Emperor Gustav at the Holy Emblem Palace, he suddenly felt his body tremble uncontrollably, followed by a brief daze.

It was as if a strange force had briefly stirred in his mind.

Fortunately, Soron's willpower was quite strong, and he quickly regained his composure, the strange feeling dissipating with it.

At this moment, the Endless Blade, which had always existed in Soron's consciousness, suddenly spoke, its voice echoing in Soron's mind: "Congratulations, your Lust Breathing Technique has entered a new realm. You can now advance to the Saint rank."

The Endless Blade's words revealed a peculiar meaning, as if it had long anticipated Soron reaching this level.

However, upon hearing these words, Soron was only slightly stunned, then paid little attention. His mind was still focused on visiting his father and the many subsequent matters that needed to be dealt with, not deeply realizing what this meant.

He simply didn't notice the faint, somewhat eerie laugh at the end of the Endless Blade's words, a laugh that seemed to hide some unknown secret, quietly burying a "bomb" that could explode at any time beneath the seemingly calm surface.

Soron continued his journey, heading towards the Holy Emblem Palace, completely unaware that a change concerning his own destiny was quietly brewing.

After leaving the Holy Emblem Palace, Soron's mood was slightly heavy. He walked slowly along the palace corridor, pondering the content of his conversation with his father, numerous complicated matters weighing on his mind, making him feel somewhat overwhelmed.

Just as he was about to return to his bedroom for a short rest to sort out his thoughts, Empress Mia's head maidservant appeared silently before Soron like a ghost.

The old woman, Meli, respectfully curtsied and then said softly, "Your Highness, Empress Mia invites you!" Her voice, though gentle, broke Soron's momentary peace, pulling him back from his thoughts.

Soron frowned slightly, a hint of annoyance flashing in his eyes.

He knew that Empress Mia was probably looking for him again for that matter—to ask for potential breakthrough potions.

Empress Mia's family had a large and powerful influence, and they had been trying to obtain more benefits through her position in the palace. These potential breakthrough potions were undoubtedly a coveted treasure in their eyes, which, once obtained, could help the family's descendants improve their strength and consolidate the family's foundation.

He was already quite disgusted with Empress Mia's behavior of only seeking benefits for her family, feeling that as an empress, she completely disregarded the overall situation of the royal family, her heart and eyes only focused on her own family's interests.

Therefore, Soron politely refused, "Tell Empress Mia that I have gained some insights from my recent cultivation and plan to seclude myself for a period of time after seeing my father."

He tried to make his tone peaceful and polite, hoping to use this excuse to avoid a direct conflict with Empress Mia.

After all, in this palace, it was better to avoid trouble. Maintaining superficial harmony was still necessary, but he also knew in his heart that such a refusal might only be a temporary solution.

Empress Mia was probably not going to give up easily and might cause more trouble in the future.

After hearing Soron's refusal, Meli's face did not show the slightest surprise, as if she had expected this result.

She remained respectful, bowing slightly and saying, "Your Highness, the Empress invites you this time not for the potential breakthrough potion, but to discuss the Klein family sending a Saint-ranked powerhouse to the front lines."

Soron, who had already raised his foot to leave, stopped instantly upon hearing this.

He was slightly stunned, then a smile appeared on his face, and he slowly turned around.

For Soron, the empire was currently facing many crises, and the war on the front lines was even more crucial. The investment of any force could change the course of the battle. If the Klein family was willing to send a Saint-ranked powerhouse to support the front lines, it would undoubtedly be a very important matter.

In his heart, personal cultivation improvement and potion distribution were certainly important, but compared to the safety of the entire empire, they were ultimately minor matters, and everything should naturally be prioritized for the empire.

Meli watched Soron's reaction, secretly pleased, but remained calm, still maintaining a respectful appearance, as if she were just a dutiful guide.

At this moment, Meli knew very well that there was no one in the palace who could stop her this time. She had carefully planned for a long time, all for the sake of successfully leading Soron to Mia's palace this time.

She knew Soron's emphasis on imperial affairs, so she threw out the bait of the Klein family sending a Saint-ranked powerhouse, which indeed lured Soron to take the bait.

Meli thought that as long as Soron stepped into Mia's palace, her plan this time would definitely succeed.

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