Chapter 53

His jealousy was absolutely unambiguous; he expressed it all clearly.

It was as if they were just waiting for her to be stroked.

Those dark pupils were fixed on her, their gaze unwavering, wanting her to be pleasing. Xia Che couldn't help but glance over. He couldn't hear their conversation, but that didn't stop him from keenly sensing something.

"Hughes—" Xia Che narrowed his eyes, opened his mouth, and was about to say something when his arm was gently tugged by a small hand, making Xia Che look back.

"elder brother!"

Putting their discord out in the open is just the tip of the iceberg, yet it has already caused her so much worry. If the full picture were revealed...

Xia Che lowered his eyes and barely managed to hold back, "Brother just wanted to say a few words to him."

Whether she was satisfied or not, Xia Qian liked Xiu Si very much; Xiu Si was irreplaceable.

This brother-in-law...

Xia Che frowned inwardly, but just then, Xia Qian's voice rang out beside him, "Brother will always be my brother."

So stop being jealous of each other.

Meanwhile, outside the Imperial system, everyone was shocked by the Empire's newly issued warning statement. News of Hans's betrayal of the Empire spread throughout the world along with the announcement.

The traitor Hans colluded with the Church of Light, attempting to split the entire empire and install the Pope in power. What is this? Is the empire being turned into a Church of Light?

The people of the empire were filled with anger, and the idea of ​​Hans's execution spread rapidly through public opinion, coalescing into a powerful force: Hans must die.

The Church of Light is one of them!

This religion has never done anything worthwhile. Instead, it has deployed troops all over the territory of the United Kingdom, claiming to protect its followers and pray for them, but it also collects taxes.

They still want to infiltrate the empire with their influence? Unforgivable!

Meanwhile, unlike the empire's fierce protests, the entire United Kingdom, from the royal family to the general public, was gripped by panic and unease.

The Church of Light has troops stationed in these areas, and if they go to war with the Empire, their territories will inevitably be drawn into the war, and no one will be able to escape it.

Unlike the Empire, in the United Kingdom, regardless of which country, there are a large number of believers.

not to mention……

The name of the Celestial Maiden appeared in the warning statement issued by the Empire!

The Holy Maiden of Heavenly Music has been captured. The Pope cannot allow the Empire to act recklessly and let them take the Holy Maiden hostage!

This battle is a must!

But what happens after the war? They are just small countries. No matter which side they choose, they won't get to enjoy the lion's share of the benefits. If the Pope wins, he will become even more all-powerful.

But what if the empire is the ultimate winner?

That wouldn't benefit them at all; they might as well wait and see and reap the benefits.

Only ordinary people believe in the Pope; no one in the upper class would believe in the Church of Light.

Neither the Empire nor the Church of Light should exist for the United Kingdom; that would be the best outcome!

"Your Majesty!"

Someone rushed into the main hall, where the Pope sat, his expression dignified and imposing.

No one dared to speak; the hall was silent except for the attendant who rushed in, panting, "Your Majesty! A report has come from the army that not a single country in the United Kingdom has sent a large force to support us!"

The Empress's expression changed drastically. "What do they mean by this!"

They didn't want to get involved in the war, but they didn't dare not send out a single soldier to provide support.

But the real war hasn't even started yet, and they've already adopted this attitude.

If you want to sit back and watch the tigers fight while you reap the benefits, then that's something for another time!

The Church of Light hasn't fallen yet!

"What kind of attitude is this?!"

The Queen launched into a tirade, her loud voice echoing throughout the hall. Everyone instinctively looked towards the Pope, whose expression remained unchanged; no one knew what he was thinking.

"Your Majesty, they are plotting a rebellion!"

"Do I need you to remind me of that?" the Pope said grimly. It was obvious that the United Kingdom did not have high hopes for this battle. Before it even started, the Church of Light was already considered a loser by everyone.

"This is the plan you promised me! Absolutely foolproof, even if she is recognized in the future, she will have a hard time turning things around!"

"But show me what these are!"

Beads of cold sweat trickled down the Empress's forehead. "Your Majesty..."

Little Xia Qian was originally part of their plan; they clearly wanted her dead at every step. But somehow things went wrong, and everything suddenly took a different turn.

They were even pushed to this point.

"Your Majesty! Your Majesty the Empress! Something terrible has happened!" Someone rushed into the hall again. "Hughes has already led the army out!"

"Xia Che is on their starship! They're not coming to the Source of Life; their target is the Church of Light!"

The Pope jumped to his feet, but before he could recover, the soldier breathlessly continued, "The Imperial Army stationed nearby has surrounded the Church of Light! War has broken out!"

"The Church of Light collectively hopes for Your Holiness's swift return!"

Otherwise, they wouldn't have been able to win completely!

Hughes is serious this time!

Meanwhile, on the Imperial starship.

It was night, and everything was quiet. Looking out the window, one could see countless starships sailing side by side, as if everyone had suddenly entered a state of alert.

Everything around was quiet. Xia Qian turned her gaze away from the window and tossed and turned in bed.

Hughes wasn't there, and neither was his brother.

They both went to a meeting. The Church of Light and the Empire have a deep-seated grudge. Moreover, Hughes has even successfully obtained the Bright Flame. It is because Hughes has successfully obtained the Bright Flame and is about to ascend the throne that the Pope is anxious.

The war started even faster than in the book, and what's better than in the book is that the Celestial Maiden was dealt with just like that, trapped in the Royal Forest prison, where she'll probably spend the rest of her life.

But the Pope is not so easy to deal with.

When she transmigrated, the novel had only progressed to the point of war, and the details of who won and who lost, how Hughes won, and the Pope's weaknesses had not yet been written.

This was the first time she suddenly felt like she knew nothing.

What used to be predictable in advance is now completely useless.

Thinking of this, she couldn't help but toss and turn. Just then, there was a soft knock on the door, followed by a male voice, "Xiaxia."

Xia Qian was startled, and before she could answer, the voice came again, "Are you asleep?"

She answered honestly, "I'm going to sleep, brother."

"Okay, get some rest."

Xia Che's voice came from outside the door, word by word. Xia Qian felt a ripple in her heart. Through her divine sense, she could clearly see Xia Che's figure preparing to leave after saying goodnight.

Do you want to ask?

But if she asks, won't it seem like she's being too forward? What will her brother think of her?

But if we don't ask—

My brother is leaving soon!

Where will she find out about that person then?

At the same time, a deep voice suddenly echoed in my mind, "I'm next door to you."

That's Hughes.

Xia Qian was stunned, completely unexpected. She subconsciously looked at the wall, and as soon as her gaze fell there, she felt as if she could see that figure.

“I’m still jealous,” the other person said. “You spent the whole day with Xia Che.”

His jealousy was intense, and it grew with his possessiveness.

However, Hughes is a truly evil person.

Despite harboring malice, his acting was superb; even his usually aggressive demeanor was somewhat restrained, his voice gentle and soft, seemingly tinged with resentment, "Xiaxia,"

His well-defined knuckles were placed on the girl's door. He didn't knock, but instead slowly traced the path across her doorway, deliberately letting her feel his presence.

Like a wolf, it tries to lure its prey into opening the door.

But this alpha wolf remained calm and composed, suppressing its bestial nature. It even knocked on the door with remarkably gentlemanly softness, saying, "Let me in."