Chapter 1408: Weng Falos 3.5 (438)

Fate/Zero.

Pfft…

Ailisi Feier couldn't help but laugh, quickly covering her mouth with her hand, yet her shoulders kept trembling lightly.

Saber, driving along the mountain road nearby, glanced sideways slightly: "Ailisi Feier?"

"Sorry, sorry, I shouldn't have laughed… I just didn't expect Caesar, who is usually so dignified, decisive, commanding myriad nations, to be so concerned about his own height. It's… kind of cute."

"Hmm, that's indeed how it is in everyday life."

The bright headlights swept over the vines and moss on the cliff wall, the interlacing light and shadow on Saber's face making her expression both bright and dim.

"A king on the throne should not be troubled by superficial matters like height, appearance, or age. Yet if someone brings it up voluntarily… that's another story. Some claim they're discussing height, but they're actually testing whether a king's authority can be surpassed. So my subordinates' remarks about height and gender, though trivial, cannot be dismissed with a laugh."

"I see. Then Saber, how do you view Caesar? As a fellow king, you should have deeper insight than us observers."

Saber's eyebrows twitched slightly; after a few seconds of silence she said slowly, "She governs the realms at a young age, proving she is an outstanding ruler. However, her royal way reminds me of Rider… I cannot agree."

"A king's existence should not be swayed by personal desire, nor serve individual ambition or glory. Since she is the queen of Aohema, she ought to protect her subjects, let the people recuperate, and, together with Xing, seek ways to save Aohema and Weng Falos, rather than fantasize about conquering the heavens beyond."

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"The answer is obvious; I will link Weng Falos with the stars…"

Thus we output Thus we output keludela frowned: "No nonsense. Be concise and specific; I won't remind you a second time."

"Allow me to correct: I will amend the old 'Law' treaty that sealed Weng Falos, and channel Heichi into the vortex of Recreation of the World. In doing so, we can strike down the extraterrestrial forces that aim to crush the 'Iron Tomb', and sound the horn for the endless journey you are about to embark on."

"But you clearly said the Iron Tomb is unmatched among the stars; who dares claim they can crush it?"

Laigushi said bluntly: "The fleet federation called the 'Celestial Ship Alliance' is war‑like and conservative; the cult called the 'Genius Club' is loose yet extremely fanatical; and the 'Starrail Train' is a band of lawless Wanderers… even the so‑called 'Savior' is among them. These refugees mistakenly think they can link the stars, using an alliance instead of conquest, but history has already given them a harsh rebuke."

"There are countless such examples. Yet when the annihilating Sovereign sweeps the universe, they will all submit to your 'Destruction' Empire."

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Honkai 3.

"Wanderer, Wanderer?!"

Pa Duo's eyes widened with a "swish" at the remark.

"Wait… Laigushi, how many people have you offended across the universe? How did the Starrail Train become a band of lawless Wanderers? And the Celestial Ship Alliance! Is it your place to critique them? Though I do agree with the Genius Club part…"

"Interesting, Laigushi only points out the bad side of each cosmic faction, never mentioning the good. He calls the Starrail Train a band of Wanderers, yet omits how many worlds they've saved, sealed star cores, resolved crises…" Yidian's mouth curled into a cold smile, "Presenting only part of the truth, or stitching it together, is no different from lying."

"Exactly! And the Celestial Ship Alliance part is totally false! How is the Alliance war‑like? You can't equate pursuing abundance with 'war‑like', can you? If they don't pursue abundance, the universe would never know what disaster it might bring!"

Watching Laigushi so brazenly smear the Celestial Ship Alliance, Pa Duo's cheeks puffed with anger.

"But if one only focuses on 'pursuing abundance' and ignores its negative impact on the universe, one could indeed conclude the Alliance is 'war‑like'. Yet that's not the point…"

Yidian set down his goblet, a hint of gravity flashing in his golden eyes, "Laigushi intends to channel Heichi into 'Recreation of the World'. Is this meant to undo all of Bai'e's efforts? If it succeeds, Weng Falos will repeat the calamity of thirty‑million ages past…"

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"……"

Thus we output Thus we output keludela was silent for a while, then slowly spoke:

"…If those civilizations aren't as weak as you claim, they'd still be worth testing against. However, even the tiniest city‑state should erect an obelisk for Caesar, so that the world may always recall her radiant conquest."

Thus we output Thus we output keludela slowly turned and walked toward the crowd.

"Walk a few more steps with me, Divine Gift Officer."

Watching them leave, Xilian couldn't help but break into a cold sweat: "That direction doesn't look good. Our little Caesar seems quite interested in 'Destruction'…"

Xing's voice, alongside Xilian's, suddenly sounded: "Gray fish, little sea rabbit. They seem still in discussion. Come closer; I'll keep transmitting for you…"

At this moment, the nearest to Caesar were Yeshi Jue and Duanfeng Jue; the former was scheming the upcoming war.

"It's truly difficult. No matter the strategy, the Fajina battle… sacrifice is inevitable."

Seeing his comrade's grim face, Duanfeng Jue said gravely, "That's not for us to ponder. Caesar has already made her move; we only need to charge for her until the very end."

Listening to their talk, Laigushi praised, "Impressive. Though your generals differ in temperament, they are equally loyal… hmm?"

Laigushi suddenly turned, as if sensing something odd.

The two before Yunfeng Jue instinctively lowered their heads together.

"Ah, he's looking this way! Quick, do something, pretend not to see him—"

Xing stared unblinking at Xilian.

Xilian: "…?"

"Xing… what are you doing?"

Xing, expressionless, continued staring—

Xilian shyly turned her head aside, cheeks flushed: "Being stared at so intensely… I really do get shy, you know?"

"……"

After a while, Xing finally, as if a beat behind, spoke slowly:

"Don't laugh… challenge."