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Upon hearing this, Keqing looked up at Su Qian, then continued to eat her food while responding to Su Qian's questions.

“I often think that the Emperor has protected Liyue for a thousand years.

So for the next thousand years, ten thousand years, or a hundred thousand years, can the Emperor keep protecting us?

I firmly believe that matters related to the destiny of mankind should be done by humans, and humans can definitely do better. "

Keqing confided her thoughts to Su Qian.

But he kept picking up food, as if he didn't care no matter how Su Qian looked at him.

But Su Qian felt Keqing's nervousness.

She cares a lot about Su Qian's opinion.

"Emperor Geo brought prosperity to Liyue Harbor, and his reputation for ruling the world was passed down through the history books.

However, as one of the people closest to God, Aqing, you seem to be the one who lacks the most reverence.

The Seven Stars of Liyue keep an eye on all matters big and small in the port, but the Geo King only descends once a year.

Thousands of years of history have proven that following the Emperor's footsteps is the right thing to do."

Su Qian answered seemingly casually.

“I have always believed that being a human being means being proud of being a human being, and that the ideas of human beings should also be valued.”

Keqing put down her chopsticks and spoke in a serious tone.

“People who are used to living under the protection of gods will never take the initiative to think about the future of mankind.

But there is always someone who walks at the forefront of the times and creates a new path with his own hands.

Do you want to create a new path for the people of Liyue?"

Su Qian continued eating without raising his head.

“The most important thing that has supported Liyue for thousands of years.

It is the human beings themselves who must rely on hard work to survive, not the emperor who is high above and wants to intervene in everything. "

Keqing recalls the past.

“Like a cycle, every few years, after the Immortal Invitation Ceremony, great turmoil will occur in the Liyue business community.

The new decisions announced by the Emperor always make some people happy while others sad.

The poor hope to make a fortune from this opportunity, while the rich pray that the change in wind direction will not affect their own industries.

Rather than considering economic development, businessmen are more keen on faith-based investments.

In today's Liyue, this choice is understandable.

The emperor's divine power is great, and relying on him will allow you to have no worries about food and clothing.

But I have always had concerns about this: If one day the Emperor no longer fulfills this responsibility, where will Liyue go?

The current prosperity of Liyue Harbor is like a magnificent sand castle on the beach.

It is not humans themselves who decide whether the sea tide rises or not."

Keqing's tone was heavy.

"A mortal's life is but a moment in Liyue's history. Why worry about the future?"

Su Qian said as if nothing had happened.

Keqing frowned slightly.

"This lazy and cowardly thought denies the existence of the entire human race."

“But it is immeasurably difficult to re-establish the rules for Liyue, which has a history of thousands of years.”

Su Qian raised his eyes and looked at Keqing.

“This is a path that the people of Liyue have never imagined… But there are always people who have to walk at the forefront of the times and create new paths with their own hands.”

Keqing looked determined.

"So what's the biggest obstacle you're facing right now?"

Keqing was about to open her mouth when she heard that, but after a while, she closed her mouth again.

"It's the Emperor, right?"

Su Qian asked the question that Keqing wanted to answer.

“The Emperor is still here, and everything in Liyue will still be decided by the Emperor.

Even if you think you have enough talent, you still have nowhere to display it.

In that case, how about I take you to Liyue, where there are no gods, to experience it for yourself?"

Keqing's pupils contracted and she said in disbelief.

"Liyue without the Emperor?"

Keqing looked strange.

Su Qian said nothing more and opened the dimensional wall.

On the other side of the dimensional wall is an illusion he constructed.

It is called an illusion, but it is more like a one-to-one restoration of Liyue.

It’s just the Liyue in the original plot, without Su Qian, and the timeline is at the time when the emperor was assassinated in the future.

Keqing hesitated for a moment and followed.

“Here, there is no need to worry about time. No matter how much time passes here, in reality it is only a moment.

You have plenty of time to try out your ideas.”

Su Qian brought Keqing to the Liyue Harbor in the fantasy world.

Keqing nodded and was about to enter the General Affairs Department when loud voices on the street drove people back home.

"The Emperor has been assassinated, everyone return home and wait!"

Keqing's shocked expression on Cat Head's face.

His eyes were fixed on Su Qian.

'Is it necessary to make such a big deal?'

Su Qian smiled without saying anything and just stayed by Keqing's side silently.

Keqing understood what Su Qian meant, took a deep breath, and pushed open the door of the General Affairs Department.

……

After spending three months in the dreamland, the two returned to reality.

"How does it feel?"

Su Qian smiled.

“The departure of the Geo King has plunged Liyue Harbor into a very difficult period.

All matters that were originally supervised by the Emperor were assigned to the Seven Stars and Eight Gates.

Theocracy has become a remnant of the past, and the remaining old rules naturally cannot be copied in their entirety.

As you said, it is immeasurably difficult to re-establish the rules for Liyue, which has a history of thousands of years.

At first, I thought I was ready and looking forward to the day when I could show my talents.

But I didn't expect that several months later, I was still stuck in a single job, busy with land infrastructure construction.

No matter how hard I struggle, the piled up affairs still envelop me like a quagmire.

Even if he had made some achievements, they were just things that the emperors of the past could have easily done.

Why can't I do better than this?"

Keqing looked listless, and her tone was hesitant and confused.

"In fact, you already have the answer in your heart."

Su Qian shook his head in a gentle tone.

Keqing nodded dejectedly upon hearing this.

“Even if my ‘disrespect’ can be recognized by the gods…

That doesn't mean that I am currently capable of "replacing it".

From that day on, I stayed indoors, immersed myself in various books, and learned all the knowledge I needed again.

I put myself at the lowest level and face all the unknowns with total acceptance.

During this period, I calmed my mind and gradually abandoned the long-standing consciousness of "confrontation" with the Rock King Emperor.

The Emperor and I are both working for this thousand-year-old Liyue. We love the same thing, so there is absolutely no reason for us to coexist.

At the past ceremony of inviting the immortals, the emperor's mysterious smile seemed to have an explanation.

I think that might be a smile of recognition and expectation.

I have not lost my vigorous and decisive style today.

But when I am confused, I will stop and think: "If I were the emperor, what would I do at this moment?"

"It seems that you have gained a lot this time."

Su Qian put his hand on Keqing's shoulder, and the two of them snuggled together and looked at the stars in the sky.

"I was too naive in the past. Maybe I am not qualified now."

Keqing leaned in Su Qian's arms, the starry sky reflected in her eyes.

"What are you going to do, A-Qing?"

"Instead of sighing here, I should do more and learn more. One day, I will catch up with him!"

"I'll help you too."

"it is good."

(I can’t sleep, so I’ll write another chapter.)