47 chapter 47
◎It will make me ugly◎
Even with his good temper, Osei almost lost his composure upon hearing those words. If the voice hadn't sounded so much like Regas's, and if he hadn't been unaware of the other's true strength, he probably would have immediately turned hostile. Although he wasn't as noble as Regas, he was still a direct descendant of royalty, possessing the pride and self-respect befitting royalty.
"Who exactly are you? Stop hiding like a rat in a gutter," Ose said, barely suppressing his anger.
"A rat in the gutter?" Upon hearing Osei's words, the man did not show any emotional fluctuation as Osei had expected. His voice remained calm and indifferent, carrying the air of a superior being.
A faint humanoid outline gradually appeared before Osei's eyes. The outline solidified and finally coalesced into a human form. This figure was surrounded by a pale silver light, and although it was solid, it was still clear that it was not a physical entity.
But when Ossa saw the man's face, he was speechless. Shock made his breathing quicken, and his blood seemed to circulate faster.
The reason is simple: the virtual humanoid figure in front of them, which is even more solid than the projection, looks exactly like the founding emperor of the Silver Empire, Serloë Gamondon!
So it turns out that the "your ancestor" comment wasn't actually an insult... In his nervousness, Osei's mind, which should have gone blank for a moment, suddenly had this strange but seemingly normal thought.
Seloe Gamondon looked at Ose, who was considered his descendant, and couldn't help but feel disappointed. In terms of both appearance and status, Ose Gamondon wasn't a good choice. His original first choice was Regas, but Regas's defenses were too strong, both subjectively and objectively. Without finding a perfect opportunity, forcibly intruding would only result in injury to Seloe.
So he turned his attention to other members of the royal family. But to his disappointment, the other members were either too old, too ugly, or too unattractive, or they had all of those traits.
The only thing that satisfied him was Regas, while Oser became a reasonably acceptable stepping stone.
Oser was completely unaware of Serloe's thoughts. He remained in a state of extreme shock, as this was beyond the comprehension of most people.
Although technology has advanced to the point where the existence of brainwaves has been confirmed, and even their frequencies can be accurately tracked, the current understanding is that humans do indeed have a "soul," and brainwaves are what humans have long believed to be that "soul."
Modern human personal computers are connected via brain-computer interfaces, allowing human consciousness to enter the virtual world of the StarNet and experience something indistinguishable from reality.
The main control AI of individual soldier mechs, which have been obsolete for centuries, and starships, the main combat weapons of today, all rely on optical brains based on brain-computer interfaces for consciousness control.
Therefore, the concept that brainwaves are equivalent to the soul is the current mainstream view. However, brainwaves can only be generated when neurons are still active. So, once a person's brain dies, the loss of neuronal function leads to the dissipation of brainwaves, which means that the "soul" no longer exists. This idea has taken root in people's minds.
For this reason, modern people believe that the so-called "soul" is not actually humanoid as people in ancient times believed; it is simply a unique rhythm and frequency.
Now, his true ancestor, Seloe, stands before him in a virtual portrait that is even more solid than a virtual projection, and is even talking to him. This has not only shattered Osei's worldview over the years, but has also made his worldview crumble.
Such a level of solidification in a projection is impossible with current technology. Therefore, Oser ruled out the possibility that someone deliberately created a projection of Celoé to trick him.
Besides, the only ones with the motive to do these things are his few "good" brothers. Regas has no need to do it; he can remain in his current state and not fall, which is enough for him. As for Dussao and Riel, even if they wanted to, they wouldn't be able to break through the highest level of defense in his palace.
“You really are…” Ose almost blurted out the words “my ancestor”, but he stopped himself. “Ahem, the late Emperor Serloë Gamondon?” Although his ancestor’s full name was strange, it was still easier to say than “ancestor”.
The figure before him was identical to a photograph of Séloë Gamondon before his death, even down to his expression and demeanor. This dispelled half of Oser's suspicions.
Perhaps, this is his chance...
Séloë smiled as he watched the change in the expression of his so-called descendant.
To him, these so-called descendants were nothing more than a continuation of his family's legacy and his glorious achievements. He had no emotional ties to them. The only descendants he desired were those of himself and Lan Xuan. Unfortunately, he never fulfilled this wish before his death.
During his lifetime, he both loved and hated Lan Xuan, hating him for being so heartless that he would never look back after turning away. Therefore, he felt nothing for the descendants of the Gamondon family, but he deeply resented the descendants of the Lan family, wishing he could wipe them out.
Lan Hua was the only exception...
Séloë hummed in agreement, his voice low and soft, like the serpent tempting Eve in the Garden of Eden: "Do you desire the throne?"
Oser's unspoken ambition was laid bare. If it were anyone else, Oser would certainly have denied it, but faced with Celoé and his ambiguous attitude, he worried that this was a test from Celoé. If he made a wrong move, he might lose this rare opportunity.
The allure Celine offered was far more tempting than any promise his uncle had made. After all, Celine Gamondon was a legend etched into cosmic history.
"What is your purpose?" Although Ossa was excited, he was not completely overwhelmed. He forced himself to calm down and asked a crucial question.
Although he really wanted that position, he knew his uncle's motives for helping him, so he trusted his uncle, even though he felt his uncle's plan might not succeed.
But when Séloë Gamondon asked this question, he felt... as if some conspiracy awaited him. After all, although Séloë was his direct ancestor, Gamondon's current direct royal family, and even some collateral branches, were descendants of Séloë. Based solely on so-called blood ties, Séloë's claim to help him was simply untenable.
Especially with his elder brother, the so-called "Light of the Empire," around.
Seloe's appearance was too strange. After calming down, Oser's mind started working again.
"My purpose?" Celoé descended from mid-air and walked to Ose as if he were a real person. He pointed his index finger at Ose's forehead. "I want to borrow your body."
Ose: "..." He wanted that position, but Celoe wanted his life!
Although Oser knew exactly how Celoé wanted his body, it didn't stop him from guessing that if Celoé really borrowed his body, he probably would never regain his consciousness.
“Can I say no?” Ose took a step back, looking at Seloie warily.
"Are you worried that your consciousness will disappear?" Celoé chuckled. Although it was a question, he was quite certain of Ose's thoughts.
"Shouldn't I be worried?" Ose asked rhetorically.
Séloë nodded slightly: "That's right, that was originally my plan."
Osei: "..." I really thank my ancestors for their honesty.
“But my goal isn’t you, it’s Regas.” Seloe chuckled softly. “And even if I get Regas’s body, I won’t want this position, because I’ve had enough of it. It’s so lonely and boring.”
However, if something unexpected happens, Ouse will be the backup option. Therefore, Ouse will indeed get one of Lanhua or the throne.
Osei: "..." Only Celoe could say something without making people want to punch him. If it were anyone else, they would probably be laughed at to death.
“So, I can help you get this position as payment for lending you my body,” Celoé said.
"If you borrow my body, won't I die?" Ose asked bluntly.
“If I wanted you dead, you would be dead now,” Selloe said calmly.
Osei: "..." He needed to stay calm and not let anger cloud his judgment, because he couldn't defeat this person, no, this soul.
“You will have your own consciousness. I am merely residing in your body. You will not experience any abnormalities,” Celoé explained, taking advantage of the man's understanding nature.
He thought for a moment, then added, "During this time, you'd better not have any physical contact with anyone. It'll make me uncomfortable. And you don't want to know the consequences of making me uncomfortable."
"Is it a deal?" Selloe's purple eyes were as cold as the ice that never melts in the Arctic.
"Can I refuse?" Ose chuckled.
"cannot."
Osei: "..."
*
On the StarNet, because Lan Ye entered the Palace of Pelles, it was impossible to follow the live broadcast, so the live broadcast rooms related to Lan Ye were quite popular.
One of the live-streaming studios, where someone was broadcasting a naked run, attracted a large influx of viewers. It was run by the same person who had previously boasted that if Lan Ye could enter the gates of the Peleus Palace, he would broadcast a naked run live, apologizing to Lan Ye as he ran.
"This is a warning to those people not to be skeptical and make any kind of promises, especially those related to Lan Ye."
"Haha, yes, although I'm not a fan of his, I think this person is toxic. I wouldn't be surprised if anything happened to him."
"I don't believe it! Without firsthand evidence of His Highness the Crown Prince and Lan Ye together, everything is just hype. What if he bribed someone in the Pele Palace to get in under the guise of delivering goods?"
"...The person upstairs really has an imagination, or are they just spouting nonsense to find an excuse? That's the Pelles Palace, with a security system comparable to the military. Would they really allow Lan Ye to do something like this?"
...
Although Lan Ye did not appear in any live broadcast room, topics related to him still dominated the Star Network's trending searches, with various topics appearing, all of which were spontaneously generated by netizens.
I initially thought the hype would die down after the press conference and Lan Ye's live stream at Pelles Palace ended. But then, Lan Ye's Weibo account, which had been dormant since the press conference announcement, suddenly resurfaced.
Lan Ye posted a Weibo post, just a photo without her face, but it successfully caused a sensation on the StarNet three times.
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