Lia slowly raised her head, her gaze falling on the strongest person who had once stood at the pinnacle of the empire.
His face wore a gentle smile, showing no sign of worry about the future of the empire.
Yes.
If even someone as politically savvy as her could think of this, how could the emperor not have foreseen it?
Perhaps he had already made arrangements, which is why he faced death so calmly.
However, to meet him at the gates of hell is, undeniably, a strange coincidence.
Then, as if struck by a sudden thought, Aubrey put his hands behind his back and looked at Leah with a smile:
Let me guess.
"You're here as a living person, are you waiting for Viktor?"
Lia was startled by this sudden guess and even unconsciously took a step back.
She was extremely puzzled. How did Saul VIII guess it?
Seeing Leah's huge reaction, Aubrey couldn't help but burst into laughter.
His laughter was very hearty, not at all like the old man he used to be.
Instead, it carried a sharp and fierce power that shook the surrounding darkness.
Hearing Aubrey's laughter, Cerberus beside him curled up even tighter, as if his steel bones were trembling slightly.
Finally, Aubrey's laughter gradually subsided.
He turned forward, his gaze falling on Leah, who was covering her ears and looking somewhat embarrassed, and asked in a teasing tone:
Was I speaking too loudly?
That's what he said, but his expression showed absolutely no sign of embarrassment.
Leah forced a smile, then heard Aubrey continue speaking:
"If you're really looking for Victor, then go home first."
Upon hearing this, a wave of emotion quickly washed over Lia.
He pondered Aubrey's meaning in secret.
Then she saw Aubrey continue speaking:
“I saw Viktor on my way here.”
"Oh right, and that little girl from the Levi family, she's always sticking to him."
He paused, as if savoring that moment, and sighed.
"If nothing unexpected happens, he'll probably be home soon."
Upon hearing these words, Lia froze on the spot.
But soon, a look of surprise and delight appeared on her face.
As emperor, Aubrey could not possibly lie.
His mention that the Duke of Riviera's daughter was also with Victor further confirmed the truthfulness of his words.
Because she and Duke Reeves never revealed this matter to anyone, not even the current Queen knew about it.
Her first instinct was to leave immediately and rush back to the Clevina mansion.
But in the instant she turned around, she realized something.
So he quickly bowed deeply to Aubrey:
"Thank you very much, Your Majesty!"
After saying that, Lia hurriedly ran out of the garden.
As she stepped into the void, a cloud of crimson smoke rose and vanished from the spot.
Aubrey watched Lya's hurried departure, overwhelmed with emotion, and sighed softly.
"Son, it seems you have gained another competitor."
His soft voice sounded very loud in the open space.
Because of Lia's departure, he was left alone with the three-headed dog lying on the ground, too afraid to move.
Soon, Aubrey's expression suddenly turned serious, and his previously gentle voice became much heavier:
“Now that your daughter has left, Tisnato.”
"It's time for you to come out too."
As soon as he finished speaking, the guiding flames around him seemed to obey a summons and gathered together.
Blazing fire gathered at the entrance to the Gates of Hell, from which emerged a soul writhing in flames.
It tumbled in the flames, gradually coalescing into the shape of a middle-aged man in his thirties.
The middle-aged man appeared solemn and dignified.
He knelt on one knee facing Aubrey, his head bowed, meeting Aubrey's gaze with utmost respect.
"Your Majesty, Hell is empty."
"Please come with me to the Temple of Heroes."
Your heroic spirit should not be buried here.
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