Before Dialan could respond, the Crown Prince said:

"The Pathway Pioneer, in the colloquial terms of the Empire, is known as 'the first person to squeeze a lump of coal into a diamond.' In a primitive and backward era, he grasped and disseminated the methods of advancing, learning, awakening, using, and cultivating Arcane Energy."

"Such a person is a saint in religion, a master in his field, the first unified emperor. His actions align with the universal values of the Starry Abyss. It can be said that even if he later decays into an Evil God, he would still be considered a being whose merits surpass his faults."

"Subsequently, he even broke through Lord Entropy's blockade, entered the Eye of the Galaxy, learned, invested, engaged in politics, seized power, and declared independence, feeding back to his birthplace and leading a large number of Descenders into the Starry Abyss. He even defeated Lord Entropy!"

"Finally, he caught the attention of the Philosopher King, who cautiously and meticulously conducted deductions. Fortunately, we learned a little about his identity."

The Crown Prince looked at Dialan:

"No wonder he rose to prominence, no wonder those Descenders were willing to follow him, no wonder you, who studied with him for four years and worked with him for fifteen years, were never touched by him."

"Does this have any relation?"

"He is him, that explains everything."

Seeing Dialan still full of confusion. The Crown Prince laughed out loud and had to explain:

"Because Leoz is Leoz."

"... What?"

"Still don't understand?" The Crown Prince laboriously explained: "Li Aozi, Leoz Dominet, and Leoz are all the same being."

Dialan frowned:

"I don't quite understand... Li Aozi did indeed immigrate illegally, but he integrated locally through his own efforts, and in my view, he has long been one of the people of Baizhu Star."

"... I don't even know what to say, Ms. Dialan. It seems that you missing out on being the President's wife was not just a coincidence, not only was Li Aozi not interested in you, but he also probably wouldn't be interested in any matters of emotion."

Prince Mistofen approached Dialan, standing by the bedside, and said:

"The God of the Present World, the Executor of the sixth Pathway, the Will of the Dominator, a warrior in the War Beyond the Abyss, a much-debated usurper and tyrant dictator. Some consider him the Starry Abyss's most steadfast hawk, while others think he is a butcher committed to exterminating all Society and the Destroyers, showing no mercy even to his own—yet more people choose to see his name as a symbol of 'courage' and name their children after him."

"According to the Empire's investigation and the deductions of the Philosopher King, including testimonies from witnesses, former Omega Tier (24, Final) Mental Mentor Grandma Atamash Coffin's testimony: Li Aozi is indeed Leoz."

"Your boss, the actual controller of Baizhu Star, is the God of the Present World Leoz after seizing the mortal body of Li Aozi, walking amongst the human world."

However, upon hearing this news, Dialan's emotions showed no change.

Mistofen found it odd, he asked:

"Such shocking information, you show no reaction?"

"I,"

Dialan opened her mouth, with a stiff expression:

"I don't have that function."

"... After all, a weapon created by the Doctor using the Dragon Race and Titans, understandable."

Dialan was not surprised that the other party knew the truth.

Since they had uncovered even Leoz—Li Aozi's background, with more detail than she knew herself, then the things concerning herself couldn't be hidden from them.

"The Empire knows everything, but does nothing. How is that different from knowing nothing?"

She shook her head and said:

"It's indeed the first time I know Li Aozi's real identity. I always thought he trusted me, but unexpectedly..."

"Li Aozi does trust you, but just like our Empire, even knowing everything but doing nothing is equivalent to knowing nothing—Li Aozi simply couldn't be bothered to tell you or didn't think it necessary."

The Crown Prince shrugged:

"True powerhouses don't care about their reputation, as followers and fans will justify for them. The more they speak up, the more it proves their weakness, showing they are so fragile that they care about their reputation and need others' support to maintain a facade."

"Li Aozi clearly is not that kind; his strength is a solitary strength, appearing to have received much help, yet always relying on himself."

"Yavin Heskixin, daughter of Frost Plated Federation President David Lyn, pursued him from Azure Star to the cosmos and still couldn't move Li Aozi, leaving regretfully."

"Alicxia Yimanuel Justin, everyone around nearly presumed her to be Li Aozi's fiancée, yet after using her, Li Aozi discarded her without hesitation."

"The strangest thing was 'Zhi Xiang,' this Primordial Species actually had moments of affection, but she merely borrowed a seed from Li Aozi, and they parted on good terms."

"In comparison, your relationship with Li Aozi is so good it's enviable, as no woman stayed by Li Aozi's side for a cumulative 15 years."

Faced with the Crown Prince's enumeration, Dialan showed no change.

"Because I have been with Li Aozi longer than other women."

She held a cup of water in her hands, looking down at the reflection in the cup.

"So... do you think I am better than them?"

"Objectively speaking, whether better or not, you're the only one we can rely on."

Mistofen quipped:

"Li Aozi has never had deep ties in his life; he makes friends everywhere but never has anyone who knows his whereabouts. Those who've benefited won't ask questions, those who like and follow him won't doubt, looking around, you are the most suitable."

"And what about Zhi Xiang? At least they had physical intimacy."

"Zhi Xiang is busy having fun with children and planning to leave the Starry Abyss, taking the child to visit other Otherworlds."

Mistofen said:

"If it were you, a 15-year friendship, along with identity, status, and circumstances, might persuade Li Aozi to return."

"You wouldn't want to see your homeland annihilated, people left without support, slowly absorbed by other nations and civilizations. Once the concept of a nation dissolves, after one or two generations, there will be no sentimental love for the homeland."

"Would you watch your homeland fall apart irreversibly and still adhere to the so-called 'mission'? Or, let me ask, without the existence of the national machinery, have you ever carried out a siege on any members of Society these years?"

Dialan hung her head, her hands holding the cup trembling slightly.

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