Chapter 2: You spread the branches and leaves, and I'll handle Celestia!
Looking at Aether, who was lost in thought, Ye Xi felt quite powerless.
The current Khaenri'ah doesn't have the strength to deal with Celestia. Once Celestia gets angry, they will just be reduced to cannon fodder.
Although his swordsmanship is very strong and his aptitude extraordinary, compared to the ruler of the heavens, he is simply vulnerable.
To be honest, he really wanted to give up the plan now.
On the surface, he said he would join them, but in reality, he had found an excuse to withdraw and live a stable life.
Even though he carried the mission of Khaenri'ah's revenge, in essence, he didn't have much affection for Khaenri'ah anymore.
With the system's tricks, it's definitely not bad to get by in Teyvat.
He just didn't expect to be pushed onto the throne so suddenly.
Thinking about it, it's actually quite good!
He had just arrived in Teyvat, and it would be difficult for him to win the favor of so many women through his own strength.
First of all, he's from Khaenri'ah!
Many people know that life conceived by the people of Khaenri'ah degenerates into an abyssal monster.
With that in mind, who would want to approach someone from Khaenri'ah?
Secondly, he didn't want to wear himself out trying to please people in exchange for goodwill.
"Lick the dog, lick the dog, until there's nothing left!"
Of course, he wouldn't force the king to bend to his will. Doing so would be shameful and go against his three principles.
As a result, it would be even harder to make good use of the [Branches and Leaves System].
But becoming the king of Khaenri'ah is different.
When Khaenri'ah was destroyed, only the Seven Gods and Heavenly principles came. After the war, the people of Khaenri'ah became monsters.
In other words, no one cleared the battlefield.
So, most of the treasures of the entire Kingdom of Khaenri'ah, whether they were treasures or the properties of nobles and commoners, were preserved!
As the saying goes, money can ward off ghosts!
With the temptation of so much wealth, there must be girls willing to follow him.
That's why Ye Xi didn't refuse when he was promoted to king earlier.
On the other side.
Aether, who had been thinking for a long time, was very conflicted.
Logically, the main task of restoring Khaenri'ah is to continuously improve strength and defeat Celestia.
But when he thought about it carefully, the people of Khaenri'ah were also very important!
Because of the curse, he had never considered this before. After all, newborns from Khaenri'ah would just degenerate into abyssal monsters.
Now that Ye Xi mentioned it, he suddenly realized.
If the war with Celestia fails, there will be no inheritance left in Khaenri'ah!
"Xi, what you said makes sense."
After thinking it through, Aether nodded repeatedly and said, "Now that you've gotten rid of the curse of immortality, your descendants won't degenerate into abyssal monsters!"
"So, the only person who can spread the branches and leaves for Khaenri'ah is you!"
"I propose we split into two groups!"
"I'll be responsible for gathering forces and avenging the law of heaven, and you will be responsible for spreading the branches and leaves for Khaenri'ah and strengthening the people!"
Hearing Aether's response, Ye Xi smiled and said, "No problem, it's just that the cost of spreading branches and leaves is relatively high, so I need some time."
"What are you talking about, Xi!"
"You're the king of Khaenri'ah, how could you not have Mora?"
As Aether spoke, he took out a key from his pocket and solemnly said, "This is the key to Khaenri'ah's treasure!"
"The treasure holds the inheritance left by Khaenri'ah at that time. I sent people to gather all the scattered inheritance into the treasure vault. Now, return it to its rightful owner!"
Well done! What a gesture!
After hearing Aether's words, Ye Xi thought Aether would forever be a good brother!
So thoughtful! Truly remarkable.
He put away the key and was about to speak when he heard Aether's voice.
Aether pointed to the abyss apostles and black serpent knights around them and said, "Also, those affected by the abyss are your people too, and they will follow your orders."
"But I also need manpower here."
Ye Xi nodded without hesitation: "Aether, I don't need many people on my side, and you have fewer people on yours. Let them follow you."
These black serpent knights and abyss apostles cannot be exposed to the sun, otherwise, they'll be attacked by many adventurers.
Keeping these people by his side would make it difficult to move and would scare the girls away.
Let me ask: what girl could tolerate abyss monsters wandering around the house every day and still have a peaceful baby?
Even the men would be scared!
Instead, it's better to let them follow Aether, and it doesn't matter if you have fewer people on your side.
Aether was suddenly moved. He had been fighting alone for five hundred years and often felt lonely.
Now he finally had the feeling of finding support! And someone who thought about him!
"Xi… I'm so glad you've awakened!"
"I will definitely defeat Celestia, but I won't let you and those innocent lives who oppose the use of abyssal power perish under the curse!"
"Xi, let's work together to restore the glory of Khaenri'ah!"
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