To love the people like one's own children or to be a young tiger from a military family—this is a choice that requires careful consideration.

The former will guide this simulation towards the identity of the emperor: a tyrant, a ruler who brings about the downfall of his country, a wise ruler, or a so-called emperor of all time?

The latter will become a top-tier military general, whose strength will definitely not be lacking. His story could be turning the tide, sealing the wolf's lair, or it could be donning the imperial robe.

"Moreover, this time they even thoughtfully prepared two auxiliary entries suitable for my identity entries."

Having a good performance can reduce the likelihood of being beheaded and increase the survival rate on the battlefield.

He was treated like a protagonist; he had previously encountered a weaker white version, a so-called growth accelerator, where risks and rewards coexisted.

With these two items and his military background, he's sure to accomplish great things!

I have a bold idea: the titles "scientific research expert" and "emperor" could be paired with the emperor's identity.

As royalty, it would be easier to advance technology and implement reforms. If he could lead a nation from the era of ordinary cold weapons to the technological level of steam engines or even internal combustion engines...

"The historical impact it had was absolutely terrifying."

Finally, after about two minutes of thought, Bai Yi made his choice.

"I have a bold idea: to choose the keywords 'love the people like his own children' and 'scientific research expert'."

Starting as royalty means that no matter how well you play, your skill ceiling will be higher.

Putting aside everything else, even if you're completely baffled, like those who say "Why not eat meat porridge?" or "Calling a deer a horse," people still achieve lasting fame.

"Starting as an emperor means you have a minimum safety net, but a very high ceiling. Considering the effect of 'loving the people like one's own children,' the probability of becoming a wise ruler is quite high. Let's go all in!"

Take a gamble, and you might just turn a bicycle into a motorcycle.

"Let's begin, my simulation."

The crystal transformed into a beam of white light and fell into the river of time, representing the power of possibility, thus beginning yet another intervention in time.

[At age 0, you were born in the royal palace of the El Empire. You are the eldest son of the empire's fifteenth monarch, Edward, Edward Mars. This is your name.]

[As the eldest son, your father was overjoyed by your existence. He named you crown prince and provided you with the best environment and care for your growth.]

You have a strong learning ability. When you were one year old, you could already hold a book and read its contents.

(Triggering the term "Scientific Research Expert")

[You have received intelligence that your El Empire is located on the continent of Tias, a world where extraordinary powers exist.]

To your south lies the human kingdom of Dylan, whose foundation is bloodline witchcraft; to your east lies the human kingdom of Zell, where people hone their physical bodies and cultivate their fighting spirit.

To your north live dwarves skilled in manipulating magical machinery, and to your west lie orcish settlements divided among various tribes.

Yes, your homeland, the El Empire, is conveniently placed in the middle, which is arguably the worst possible position.

"So, Alice, why is our kingdom still so peaceful to this day, and I haven't even seen many records of war?"

Young Edward sat on the desk with a book about his size in front of him.

Beside him was Alice, the maid who took care of Edward's daily life and a former secret guard loyal to the El Empire.