Volume 5 Chapter 113
by Need_More_SleepVolume 5 + Chapter 113: Subtle Misalignment
Faced with the Nine-Tailed Fox Emperor’s question, Xia Yi did not think deeply. She gave only a brief reply.
“I quite like her.”
“Th-this…! Ugh…!”
Yue Liu’s ears drooped in embarrassment, her face flushed crimson as she covered it, she had practically turned into a puffing steam engine.
“So… that’s your answer?”
The Nine-Tailed Fox Emperor was equally astonished.
To be honest, this was the first time he had ever seen a dragon harbor such feelings toward a fox. It was truly remarkable.
“Silver Dragon Princess, you’re not joking about this, are you? This kind of joke isn’t amusing.”
“I’m sincere.”
In Xia Yi’s view, the little fox was indeed quite a good opponent.
Especially recently, Yue Liu had grown stronger, awakened the bloodline of the Nine-Tailed Fox God, and displayed even more formidable swordsmanship.
“If anything, I like her even more than before!”
“You already liked her before?”
The Emperor was inwardly surprised.
Could it be that this silver dragon truly differed from ordinary dragons, that her existence could change the relationship between dragons and foxes?
Dragons had always been arrogant, never deigning to look foxes in the eye. Naturally, foxes resented this.
Yet this Silver Dragon Princess showed no disdain whatsoever, rather, she even… liked them?
“Silver Dragon Princess, what is it about Yue Liu that you like?”
“Hmm…?”
Xia Yi found the question somewhat odd. Why did the Emperor keep asking such strange things?
Was her desire to duel Yue Liu with swords really worth such deep analysis?
Still, out of politeness, she answered.
After thinking it over, she concluded that the most interesting thing about the little fox was her persistence, despite losing, she never gave up and continued challenging her.
“It’s definitely her personality. That stubborn persistence, I really like it!”
“So it’s a matter of compatible personalities.”
At last, the Emperor understood why Xia Yi liked his daughter.
Thinking about it, that made sense, while appearance mattered, compatibility in character was what allowed a relationship to endure.
It seemed the Silver Dragon Princess was not shallow at all, she valued inner qualities more.
“Have you thought about the future?” the Emperor continued.
“The future… well, I suppose I’d have to pick an important day together with Yue Liu…”
Xia Yi was about to say that choosing the right time for a decisive sword duel was very important.
But she was abruptly cut off.
“Alright, alright!! S-stop talking!!” the little fox cried. “Father!! You called my sworn enemy here just for this… boring matter?!”
“Boring? It’s not boring at all!” Xia Yi insisted. “Yue Liu, I’m very serious!!”
“W-what…?!”
Yue Liu was shaken.
What should she do?
Her sworn enemy was pressing so intensely, was she no longer satisfied with things as they were, and wanted to take their relationship even further,
“Knowing the Silver Dragon Princess’s attitude is enough for now. We can discuss details later,” the Emperor said, quite satisfied. “But this isn’t the time for such matters. I only wished to confirm whether she could be trusted. From the results, she can.”
“Oh?”
Xia Yi found herself utterly confused by this father-daughter pair.
She felt as though she couldn’t keep up with their rhythm.
It seemed there was a subtle mismatch between what she was saying and what they were understanding…
“Yue Liu, I have two extremely important matters to entrust to you.”
The Nine-Tailed Fox Emperor sat up.
Though his condition was still weak, he forced himself into a serious posture.
The atmosphere in the room shifted.
Yue Liu composed herself as well.
“Father, please speak!”
“First, I intend to pass the title of Nine-Tailed Fox Emperor to you, making you the sovereign ruler of Fox Hill.”
“What?!”
The little fox was stunned.
She hadn’t even had the chance to bring up the dragons’ condition, that she must become the Fox Emperor, yet her father had already proposed it.
“Why, Father?!”
“Yue Liu, my source of magical power has been drained by the White Night Sect Leader. I no longer possess combat ability, I cannot protect our people.”
He sighed.
Such a loss would be devastating to anyone.
“Th-that… there must be a way to recover, right? You can slowly regain your strength!”
“Yes, but during that time, someone must take the throne and protect the fox race,” he said, looking at her. “My daughter, you have awakened the bloodline of the Nine-Tailed Fox God and earned the recognition of the Red Fox God. Your resolve has grown immensely, you are the most suitable candidate.”
“Father…”
Yue Liu lowered her head.
Even though the moment had come, she still felt a trace of reluctance deep inside.
But since her father needed her to shoulder the burden, and she had already agreed to Xia Yi’s proposal, she could not go back on her word.
Her gaze gradually hardened with determination.
“Father, I will succeed you as the next Nine-Tailed Fox Emperor and protect our people!”
“Good.”
The Emperor gently stroked her head, filled with emotion.
His daughter had finally grown up and could inherit his position.
“Silver Dragon Princess, today you have witnessed a moment of great importance for our fox race,” he said, looking at Xia Yi.
“Mm.”
Xia Yi nodded.
“Though I have my own reservations about an alliance between foxes and dragons… this era belongs to the young. I will leave the future to you.”
“Your Majesty, what is the second matter?” Xia Yi asked.
“…Our war with the White Night Sect is not over.”
His expression turned grave.
“The Sect Leader did not flee, he withdrew after achieving his goal. Compared to what he has obtained, both the sect and the fox royal family are of lesser priority.”
“What… Do you mean?” Yue Liu asked, confused. “Does that mean the situation is still under his control?”
“He did not control me merely to rule Fox Hill. His true goal was to use me to unlock the Fox God’s Box, sealed within the forbidden grounds of the palace. Inside lies a divine artifact tied to the survival of the fox race. That artifact is now in his hands, and he is moving to realize a terrifying ambition!”
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