The newcomer lifted his hood; Rachel's expression was indifferent, while Karin looked nervous.
Todd's eyes widened: "You guys..."
Looking into Rachel's cold eyes, Todd instantly understood the visitor's intentions. He had reached an agreement with the academics and agreed to relinquish some power, which had angered the interracial faction. This representative of the interracial group had come to protest to the king.
Todd then thought that Huggins might also be involved in the "protest," since it would be impossible to get through the guards and sentries without the approval of the head of the security bureau, and Huggins had also publicly expressed his resistance to the academics.
As Karin took out plates of delicious food from the lunchbox and placed them on the table, Todd turned his gaze to Rachel and was about to speak.
The latter spoke first: "Your Majesty, I've been thinking about something lately. To you, have the alien races lost their value?"
Todd frowned. "That's utter nonsense! How could you even think of such a thing?!"
Looking into Todd's eyes, Rachel slowly said, "In the past, the mutants could sacrifice their abilities and lives for the Knights and the Kingdom, but scholars have gradually discovered ways to make mutants usable by ordinary people. So, I guess your regard for the mutants is not what it used to be."
Todd shook his head and said, "The alien races are the core and root of the Kingdom of Twilight, they were, they are, and they will be. I will not and cannot underestimate the existence of alien races. To me, they are comrades-in-arms, partners, and family."
Rachel blinked. "So you're using checks and balances to maintain your rule? Expanding the scholars' power is also a way to suppress the power of the aliens? If so, I can persuade the other aliens to swear allegiance to you..."
Todd's face darkened with anger as he interrupted her, "Ratchet, watch your words! If it were merely to satisfy that tedious desire for control and conquest, I would never have taken on the responsibility of redeeming and helping the weak in times of crisis. With my knowledge and intellect, it wouldn't be difficult for me to live a life of debauchery and excess in a secluded corner. But what I truly seek is to build a safe and beautiful sanctuary for those struggling in the abyss of suffering in this dark and hopeless world!"
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