Volume 5 Chapter 77

Volume 5 + Chapter 77: The Grand Ambition To Rule The World

“You actually want me to become the Nine-Tailed Fox Emperor?!”

After hearing Xia Yi’s demand, Yue Liu was utterly shocked.

Although she was indeed the future heir of the fox clan’s royal family, truly becoming the Nine-Tailed Fox Emperor should have been something far in the future, not something happening right now.

Besides, the current Nine-Tailed Fox Emperor was still alive.

“My nemesis… such a demand is a bit too…”

The little fox grew flustered, unable even to find the right words.

“My father, the emperor, is still alive!”

“Of course I know that. But my condition remains the same. Regardless of what ultimately happens to your father, you must become the Nine-Tailed Fox Emperor. Only then will you have the authority to fulfill the promise you make to the dragon clan.”

Xia Yi’s stance was unmistakably firm. On this matter, she had absolutely no intention of backing down.

“If you are merely a princess of the Nine-Tailed Fox clan and not the emperor, then you do not possess absolute authority.”

The little fox felt deeply conflicted.

The demand sounded extremely excessive. Yet from the dragon clan’s perspective, it was understandable, they would naturally want such a condition to ensure their own interests were safeguarded.

She also found herself thinking about another issue, could she really make such a decision on her own?

What if, in the end, her father refused to accept it?

“….”

The little fox fell into silence.

In the past, her father had told her many times that she was not yet mature enough. If she wished to become the Nine-Tailed Fox Emperor, she still had a long road ahead of her and needed time to grow.

But now, she seemed to be gradually understanding.

If she truly wished to save this country, save the fox clan, then she could not merely talk about it.

Hiding behind the Nine-Tailed Fox Emperor and relying entirely on her father… that truly was the behavior of a child.

She had to possess the resolve to shoulder everything herself, to bear the future of this nation upon her own back, rather than depending on someone else.

“Whether my father objects or not, for the future of this country, I accept your demand,” the little fox said, her voice becoming resolute and unwavering. “I agree to your terms. I will become the Nine-Tailed Fox Emperor. Anyone who tries to stop me… I will deal with them.”

“Good. I understand. Then let the dragon clan and the fox clan cooperate.”

Xia Yi extended her hand toward the little fox.

The little fox responded as well, raising her small paw and touching it to Xia Yi’s hand.

“From this day forward, the fox clan and the dragon clan are allies.”

The two of them spoke in unison.

Today would become a historic moment upon this land.

……

……

Xia Yi left the resting carriage and stepped outside.

“Your Highness! You’ve finally woken up! Are you alright?!”

Elly was the first to rush over. She circled anxiously around Xia Yi, asking about her condition with such worry that tears were almost streaming from her eyes.

“Waaah, I was so scared! What if something had happened to you? If anything had happened to Your Highness… I… I would have taken my own life to atone!!”

“Your Highness, do you feel any discomfort right now?”

“Do you need treatment?”

“If there’s anything wrong, please tell us!”

The other members of the dragon clan gathered around as well, expressing their concern for Xia Yi.

“I’m fine for now. I didn’t really suffer any injuries. It’s just… I used too much magic power, so I’m a little hungry,” Xia Yi said somewhat embarrassedly.

“Your Highness, please leave it to me! I will definitely make sure to fill your stomach!!”

Elly hurried off toward the train’s kitchen to prepare food.

Cooking was one of the mandatory skills for the royal maid corps. Today, she intended to show off her abilities properly in front of her princess.

“Your Highness, it’s truly wonderful that you’re unharmed,” Karami said. “Your fighting power was astonishing, you faced such a powerful enemy and still managed to protect all of us!”

“…Was it cool?”

“Of course it was!” Karami nodded vigorously.

The other dragons also began sharing their excited impressions.

Oh no!

Xia Yi quickly bit her lip.

She must not laugh. If she laughed here, her image would be ruined.

She had to maintain a cool and aloof demeanor, just like Xia Lulu!

“That level of enemy was only barely enough to make me take things slightly seriously,” Xia Yi replied calmly. “But only slightly.”

“…!!!”

Hearing this, Karami was stunned, deeply shaken.

Just as he had suspected, what they had seen earlier had not been the princess’s full strength. She had still held back and had not even used her dragon form.

This only made him look forward even more to what Xia Yi’s true dragon form might look like.

“Your Highness, where is the fox princess?” one member of the dragon envoy asked.

“She’s still inside the carriage. I just negotiated with her,” Xia Yi paused slightly. “From now on, we will cooperate with the fox princess and formally take part in the internal war of the fox clan. We will fight against the White Night Cult. Everyone, prepare yourselves.”

“Yes!!”

The members of the dragon envoy responded in unison.

After all, the dragon clan was a warrior race that loved battle. Even though most members of the envoy were technically civil officials, they still possessed a strong martial spirit. Not only were they not opposed to Xia Yi’s command, they were actually quite excited.

Everyone here had long been dissatisfied with the White Night Cult.

“I’m going to eat first. After that, the train will return to the back mountain of Songhua Village. If anything happens later, report directly to me,” Xia Yi instructed Karami.

“…Understood, Your Highness!” Karami replied.

Xia Yi left the carriage. After quickly passing through several more train cars and confirming that no one was around, she suddenly jumped up happily.

“This is great! My prestige keeps increasing!”

The little princess spun around happily on the spot, completely losing the dignified appearance she had shown earlier and returning to her true nature.

In truth, she had found an excuse to leave because she had been on the verge of bursting with excitement.

“La la la~ da da da~”

Xia Yi hummed cheerfully to herself, hopping and skipping toward the dining car.

“Who is the most dignified person~ who could it be~ it’s Xia Yi! It’s Xia Yi! The Silver Dragon Princess Xia Yi~!”

……

“Her Highness’s methods are truly terrifying…”

After Xia Yi left, Karami fell into deep thought.

“What’s wrong, Lord Karami?” another dragon beside him asked.

“Haven’t you realized it?”

“Realized what?”

“This is such meticulous planning, an absolutely brilliant strategy! No wonder Her Highness risked so much to rescue the fox princess. Now she has firmly secured the fox princess under her influence. And our dragon clan can now openly intervene in the fox clan’s internal affairs under the name of the fox princess, rather than under the banner of invasion!”

“Oh, I see!!”

The dragons suddenly came to the same realization. The situation had indeed unfolded exactly as Karami described.

Everything had been within the princess’s control.

All developments had followed the script perfectly.

“This is the future ruler of the dragon clan… For Her Highness’s grand ambition, to conquer the fox clan and rule the world, let us devote ourselves to fulfilling her aspirations!” Karami declared loudly.

“For Her Highness’s grand ambition to rule the world!!”

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