...

This sentence was powerful, successfully intimidating everyone present.

The Forbidden Guards finally realized the worst situation had indeed occurred — Ethan was not only a cross-border terrorist but also likely a believer of the Evil God, at least someone of the High Priest's rank, and even Princess Vivian had been brainwashed, but wait a second!

Ethan...

"Old Sen?"

The Chief of the Imperial Guard asked tentatively.

"It's me, do you recognize me?"

The Chief of the Imperial Guard's eyes suddenly lit up, "Your name is known to everyone in Fireplace Bay! You guys, quickly put your weapons down! Old Sen is my brother, he fought side by side with me with the 'Electromagnetic Crossbow β' and defeated many opponents!"

............

On this day, the Gallog Kingdom deployed their most famous detective, primarily for translation and explanation work.

The Gallog Royal Family held an emergency meeting, where Vivian explained the experiences she had been through recently. The young girl waved her hands energetically, her face beaming; however, her mother seemed tense, occasionally looking at her with a "This child is broken" expression.

"Princess, if I understand correctly, you're saying His Majesty the King had a car accident, fell off a handcart, and the one who caused the accident was the Hunting Goddess Cynthia?"

The great detective of the Gallog Kingdom was already sweating profusely.

Ethan understood the feelings of this unlucky fellow called by the Queen. Vivian's statements were as absurd as "Your father met the Monkey King on his way home from work and got knocked out by him." Putting oneself in his shoes, if you heard someone in a hospital explain like that who might be a criminal suspect, you might also want to be like the Monkey King and give them a hit.

But this is the truth.

It was indeed Cynthia.

"Where is Cynthia... the Goddess located now?"

"She should be near the pond, being lovey-dovey with an old white-haired fisherman."

Vivian answered promptly.

"Enough!"

The good-natured Queen finally couldn't bear it any longer, glaring fiercely at Vivian, making her recall the fear of getting spanked by her mother as a child, shrinking her neck and immediately quieting down.

The fact proves that even in another world, the fear of a bear child towards an angry mother is written in their genes.

Ave is no exception, even though she has become the actual ruler of the new cabinet, holding a high position in the Empire, whenever Margaret picks up a shoe, she has to shiver a few times.

The Queen had no idea what Vivian had eaten wrong; not only was she rambling, but she even dared to slander the Hunting Goddess, saying she was being lovey-dovey with a fisherman. Was she truly not afraid that the Goddess would deliver Divine Punishment?

She made the final decision, "Let's end the conversation here."

Regarding the car accident incident involving the King, the Gallog Royal Family decided not to pursue it, treating it as him accidentally rolling down stone steps after leaving the Royal City or being hit by a believer of a Hunting Goddess. This way, it's beneficial to everyone.

After all, the doctor's diagnosis showed no major issues, just rest for a couple of days and he would recover.

If they continued to investigate, Ethan would become involved.

She had heard about the Empire's upheaval: this Ethan was the man who argued and eliminated Pope Julius, ending the Life Divine Teachings' intellectual rule over the Empire for centuries. Regardless of his methods, he was truly a formidable character.

The Queen looked at Ethan, "Mr. Ethan, I wonder what brings you here? As far as I recall, the Empire's diplomatic department hasn't submitted any external proposals to us."

"Just passing by, leaving today."

From the Queen's and the detective's reactions, Ethan inferred they had no memory of the King of Gold, and the catastrophe that nearly swept across the continent hadn't left any mark on them. Ethan didn't know if this was considered a "gift" from the "Goddess." Only the future Lindong, who fully controls the power of time and space and unlocks managerial privileges, could conduct such extensive cognitive alterations.

"Then we won't hold you any longer."

The Queen said.

To the Gallog Royal Family, Ethan was a troublesome character. Even if he truly was the one who attacked the King, the Royal Family must find every way to exonerate him.

After all, no one would go to war with the Empire because of a bump on the back of their head.

"Well, farewell."

...

This was the second time Vivian sneaked out of the Royal Palace. With the experience from last time, she became more at ease, slipping away right under the maid's noses when they weren't paying attention.

Compared to the Golden King's minions and "Hunters," the maids were much easier to deal with.

After sneaking out, she ran towards the direction Ethan left.

This isn't right.

Her mother's wary look towards Ethan made her very uncomfortable. Although it sounded like fantasy, every word she said was true; in fact, the real situation was even more exaggerated than she described.

Meteorite from the heavens, a person destined by fate, almost single-handedly changing the course of history.

More importantly, even the arrogant King of Gold was defeated by Ethan.

He saved the Gallog Kingdom separately on two different timelines.

In 407, he saved the dynasty from a fate of division, and now he saved them from being ruled by the King of Gold. Such achievements should have the Gallog people erect a statue for him and write him into books, ensuring that even a thousand years later, posterity will remember Ethan's name like they do Merlin's and learn of his glorious deeds.

Seeing the familiar back again, Vivian was already panting heavily.

"Master Ethan!"

This was the end point of this adventure.

She could easily recall the escape not long ago, where Kaisaros fought desperately to escort her out of Siwalant, and the escape team was almost wiped out in the process, leaving her as the only survivor.

To find Ethan.

Everyone said so.

She had once doubted Ethan, but now...

Illuminating her wasn't the radiating golden shadow but the sunlight's brilliance and the wind bringing the fragrance of flowers, all reminding her that the disaster was over; even the name Siwalant had become history.

"Go back quickly, be careful not to get spanked."

Ethan stopped, waiting for the little girl who was panting heavily to catch up with him.

The Queen's patience for Vivian was near its limit; if she discovered that her daughter had sneaked out of the Royal Palace again, a beating was inevitable.

"Why not tell them the truth? If it were Master Ethan, it should be easy to do, right?"

In Vivian's view, Ethan had kinds of skills.

As long as he wills it, he can hear anyone's inner thoughts, even foreseeing the future based on that. Then rewriting their perceptions, forcing them to believe a certain fact is not a problem; or he could summon a falling meteorite, flames like the sun yet wouldn't harm anyone he doesn't wish to harm.

"Why should I do that?"

"Because... because if they believed, they should reward you with a statue, write you into Gallog Kingdom's history, like the Great Guardian Merlin."

"That's not what I pursue."

Vivian was stunned.

This is glory countless Gallog people yearn for, naturally, no one should refuse.

"Alright, go back now."

"Then... then what are you pursuing?"

Vivian gazed deeply at Ethan, intending to remember every word she heard next.

But what responded to her was only a casual smile.

Ethan turned and walked into the crowd on the streets of the Royal Capital, soon blending in, disappearing from sight.

"Princess! Why did you run outside again!"

Behind her was the maid's resentful voice, as Princess Vivian was not this naughty before!

Ethan wandered through Gallog Kingdom's bustling streets, just like in rumors; this is a leisurely city full of artistic and romantic atmosphere.

Vivian's question still echoed in his ears.

What he pursues?

As soon as he stepped, he became part of this thriving city.

He already achieved what he wanted, beyond that...

He quickened his pace.

Let this matter end here. After all, facing the unprecedented opponent, King of Gold, he employed many extraordinary measures. Fortunately, the people of the Gallog Dynasty lost their memory of the King of Gold and naturally forgot his deeds.

Then...

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