Chapter 351: You Can Call Me Father

The social forms of an era are hard to say are constantly evolving; modern warfare is in many cases more cruel and efficient than ancient battlefields. And the holders of money, wealth, and power may have moral levels even worse than the tyrants and immoral nobles of ancient times.

But technology, knowledge, and "divine authority"—these seemingly intangible assets—have always been constantly accumulating.

Is it progress overall? Hard to say, but as a warrior's

potential, the mysteries of magic, and the comprehensive power of the gods have been progressing through twists and turns.

"I am now, probably considered a strong one."

Considering Li En has only been awake for less than two months, going from having nothing to being able to fight a Great Warrior to a standstill, his growth speed cannot be described as absurd.

And those who truly know his information treat him with an attitude comparable to that of a Great Professional.

Today, Li En completed a private meeting with a Heroine candidate.

This young master of a great nation and great noble was quite friendly toward him, even vaguely sycophantic.

He did not ask Li En, the referee, to blow a black whistle in the Heroine competition; he only asked Li En, in the capacity of a Paladin, to serve as a fair and just referee.

"If you are willing to come to the Empire, I can introduce you to the Imperial Royal Paladin Order, where a true Imperial Sword Saint can become your mentor."

"Not necessarily a Count, but with your current ability, the Empire granting you a title of Viscount or above is only natural."

"I have a sister."

This one's sincerity was truly maxed out.

And they were not only valuing Li En's "identity," but had already confirmed his speed of progress and ability. Even Dai Niya knew the secret news of the Hall of Heroic Souls, that characteristic of generating many "Heirs of Heroic Souls" with him as the core; these great nations often have more complete rumors.

To be honest, Li En was tempted.

He was not some fool who had to crash into the south wall; a trash noble from a small country that might collapse at any time, versus a stable noble from a great nation where one only needs to muddle through days to progress and obtain a good future—he naturally had a preference.

"... No."

Remembering Miss Shaliman, remembering Dimon, remembering Dai Niya... Li En sighed and could only refuse.

He did not speak the matter as settled; he merely politely declined.

After all, he originally intended to make a neutral ruling; giving the future a few more backroads was not a bad thing. If the Beast really woke up and dragged everything into a nightmare, having more places to run to would be good.

Of course, there was another reason he found inconvenient to state, which led to his ultimately helpless decision.

He did not expect that the "reason" he originally thought was destined to be buried in history still came looking for him the next day.

"Mother is pregnant."

In a secret room with no third person present, the girl's eyes widened, her face full of disbelief.

"I didn't do it. Ahem, no, I mean it is mine, but I didn't do it. Oh my god, I... just kill me!" Li En opened his mouth but could only babble nonsense.

"Good!" The girl drew her sword!

"Don't, you really want to kill me!" Failing to catch the white blade with bare hands, he ran for his legs.

Li En was chased by Dai Niya, who held a sword, all around the room; the scene became extremely awkward.

Some things, Li En originally thought he could just pretend never happened, but in the end, they were still dug up.

The Snake bought Lex a full "day," and at that time Lex had complete control over Li En's body; his own consciousness could only watch in sync. Li En originally thought enduring one day would pass it, but he didn't expect that by nightfall, that one day truly became a "day."

That night's "Lex" was basically complete; this couple, having just been married for one night, had been separated for nearly ten years, and finally reunited.

The woman was in her peak thirties, while the man was in his vigorous early twenties, and they happened to be alone...

"You made me suffer alone for over ten years; at least give me some comfort." That night, Your Majesty sat by the bed crying; she was just a sorrowful woman.

In Queen Mariana's eyes, that identical face, temperament, personality, and soul—wasn't this one person?!

As for Lex? If he could control himself, many things would not have happened in the first place.

Thus, that night, what was supposed to happen still happened.

At dawn the next day, Queen Mariana left without hesitation... Li En originally thought she was unable to face "Lex" and left, leaving behind him, this reincarnation.

In reality, if she hadn't run, it might have been Li En's turn to flee.

"Your Majesty hurried back to the New Capital and used secret arts to protect the fetus... On the journey, Rosalind attacked her several times, all targeting her lower abdomen." This was sent to Li En by the Queen's close attendant, bypassing Dai Niya.