The ministers, still reeling from the astonishing sight in the sky, remained in a daze.
It felt like being in a dream from which I had not yet woken up.
Their thoughts were still lingering in that fantastical scene, not yet fully recovered from the shock and confusion.
Seeing that the Emperor had already acted decisively, despite his doubts and curiosity, he could only quickly straighten his clothes and hurriedly follow behind the Emperor.
After all, the current situation is complex and the subsequent response will affect the safety of the country and the well-being of the people.
They knew their responsibility was immense and that they had to return to the capital as soon as possible to discuss and formulate a comprehensive and feasible plan.
At this moment, the sky had returned to its usual calm, and the thrilling scene just now seemed to be nothing more than a fleeting illusion.
Staying where we are is pointless; it would be better to return to the palace, each of us fulfilling our duties and contributing to the country.
Moreover, judging from the Emperor's demeanor and serious expression just now, it seems that he has received some kind of crucial instruction.
Although everyone was as curious as a cat scratching at their hearts, no one dared to ask, for fear of offending some unknown taboo by being rash.
Those far away on the border were also shrouded in confusion and worry, their faces showing bewilderment and helplessness.
They witnessed firsthand the breathtaking scene in the sky, a magnificent yet eerie spectacle.
It vanished without a trace in an instant, like a dream or a bubble.
The regent they so deeply loved and respected also disappeared without a trace as the strange phenomenon vanished.
Where has their regent, the one who was as reliable as a towering mountain in everyone's hearts and as stabilizing as a pillar of strength, gone?
The group looked at each other, their eyes filled with worry and confusion, like travelers lost in a thick fog, unable to find their way forward, their hearts filled with helplessness and fear.
The retired emperor was the first to recover from his shock and confusion.
He narrowed his eyes slightly, his gaze fixed solemnly on the direction of the neighboring country, where he saw the floodwaters that had been raging like a raging torrent, seemingly about to devour everything.
The frenzied energy, like that of a wild beast, gradually dissipated, leaving only a devastated landscape.
Without much time to think, he knew that disaster relief was like fighting a fire, and every minute and every second was related to the safety of countless lives.
So he quickly raised his voice and solemnly ordered the soldiers, "Prepare to go to the neighboring country to help with disaster relief. Be quick, there can be no delay!"
However, although the disaster seemed to have subsided, a heavy stone remained in his heart, and a lingering worry lingered like a dark cloud.
To ensure the absolute security of the border, and more importantly, to ascertain the true situation for the soldiers so that they can carry out rescue operations under safe conditions.
He resolutely decided to take the risk and slowly walked alone towards the neighboring country.
After the retired emperor stepped into the neighboring country's territory, he took every step with extreme caution, as if the land beneath his feet might be hiding unknown dangers at any moment.
His eyes, like those of a keen falcon, constantly observed the surroundings, not missing a single subtle change.
Time passed slowly in the tense and apprehensive atmosphere, as if every second was stretched out infinitely.
A long time passed, and he did not notice anything unusual. All around was silent, with only the ruins silently telling the story of the catastrophe that had just occurred.
Everything seemed so calm, so calm that it was almost unsettling, as if the terrible disaster that had just occurred was merely a fleeting nightmare.
If it weren't for the devastation and horrific scene unfolding before my eyes, those broken walls and flood-soaked land, I wouldn't have been so horrified.
And with the signs of disaster everywhere, he might really think that everything he had just experienced was just his own illusion.
Finally, after confirming that there was no danger, the Emperor Emeritus breathed a sigh of relief, and his tense nerves relaxed slightly.
He slowly turned around, his gaze sweeping over the concerned and anxious faces of the soldiers. He nodded slightly, his calm and firm eyes indicating that there was no danger.
Seeing the Emperor Emeritus's signal, the soldiers finally felt a little relieved.
They all sprang into action and threw themselves into the intense disaster relief work as quickly as possible.
The Emperor Emeritus had just traveled alone to a neighboring country. His resolute figure made their hearts leap into their throats, filled with worry and lingering fear, lest something untoward happen to him.
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