The flames, like an enraged lion, were crimson and ferocious, their frenzied bodies expanding ever larger against the surrounding walls and hard rocks.
The original cracks on the statue's surface became increasingly dense, with fine lines weaving across its surface like snakes.
The intense light emanating from its depths, the blazing flames illuminating Aurelion's shocked face.
Standing in front of the basement door, her mind went blank, and she could only feel the sweltering heat emanating from the surrounding space.
But the intense heat did not immediately sober Aurelian.
At this moment, her mind was clouded by the intense heat, and the blurry image of the raging fire made her vision feel chaotic and maddening.
What exactly did she see?
Her teacher appeared in the basement beneath the throne.
They burned down the statues of Saul's ancestors.
Fortunately, it seems the flames did not reach the father's statue.
But... what exactly did Professor Viktor mean?
Aurelion leaned against the stone wall beside the gate, her brow furrowed, her eyes flashing with intense doubt.
Is anyone in Carencia a king?
What does this mean?
Could it be...?
Suddenly, a thought flashed through her mind like lightning, and her heart skipped a beat.
Her eyes widened, her pupils, filled with dreamy stares, trembled in disbelief as she stared at Victor before her.
Her lips trembled slightly, and she whispered in a trembling voice:
"Teacher...you..."
"Have you finally come to terms with it?"
Vega: "?"
These words stunned Vega, who was hiding behind Viktor, so much so that he forgot to flap his wings.
Even the black array being released in the air paused briefly, almost freeing the imperial aura from the constraints of the black chains.
But Aurelion was unable to see this through the raging flames.
She gazed intently at Viktor, then spoke with utmost seriousness:
"If you wish, I can abdicate the throne right now and let you sit on it!"
"But...why did you..."
As she spoke, Aurelion's gaze passed over Victor and landed on the seven statues standing at the edge of the rock wall.
Their surfaces are covered with cracks, fine and numerous.
At the same time, Aurelion felt a void in her heart, as if something incredibly precious was silently slipping away from her.
But she didn't investigate further.
As she said, she could easily give the throne to Victor if he wanted to.
After all, once the two are married, Viktor will be her equal in status.
Moreover, as a woman, Aurelian knew she couldn't handle state affairs forever.
Especially when...she was pregnant.
A faint blush unconsciously rose to Aurelion's cheeks.
Women experience many inconveniences during pregnancy, not to mention raising a child after birth.
Although this is her and Victor's child, she can't burden Victor, the teacher, with the responsibility of raising the child.
Therefore, entrusting the heavy responsibility of national governance to Viktor seems like a reasonable choice.
Perhaps she should have let Viktor become emperor, while she could have been content to be an empress.
Thinking about the possible life ahead, Aurelion's heart was filled with endless anticipation.
They even completely forgot that their family's ancestral graves were emitting wisps of smoke.
As for Viktor, he remained silent after hearing Aurelion's words.
And he quietly watched her gradually become somewhat shy.
This is precisely why he decided to do this behind Aurelion's back.
Because he knew that Aurelion would definitely agree to abdicate in his favor, but that was not what Victor wanted.
The throne of Karencia, though tempting, was like an abyss to Victor.
Even if this is what others pursue, he doesn't desire it.
But Aurelian was also very stubborn; this throne was the only inheritance her father had left her.
Aurelion would never disregard her father's dying wish.
Therefore, handing the throne over to Victor was the biggest concession she could accept.
And there's another point,
Perhaps Victor could tell Aurelion, "I'm doing this for your own good."
And then he revealed all the reasons behind it, helping Aurelion to understand everything.
But if that were the case, she could completely relax and have no more worries.
Regardless, a belief would gradually emerge in her heart.
As long as Mr. Victor was around, all she needed to do was listen to him.
By then, the "Eternal Witch" might truly disappear from this world.
Instead, he will become a primary school student full of romantic fantasies.
Viktor can't do that; now is not the time for Aurelion to give up completely.
At least for now, the empire still needs the power of an 'emperor'.
Aurelion needs to become stronger.
As disaster looms, Victor hopes that Aurelione can overcome all difficulties with her own talents.
It is not merely a matter of relying on the power accumulated by successive emperors of the empire.
Therefore, Victor did not directly respond to Aurelion's question at this point.
His expression was cold and indifferent; his sharply defined features showed no fluctuation of emotion.
Even after hearing Aurelion's offer to abdicate, Victor's deep eyes remained calm and undisturbed.
He seemed completely indifferent to the throne.
Then, he calmly raised his eyelids and said softly:
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