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The same reasoning could be applied to Empress Maria, but not to Jessica.

Soren said with a straight face, "I am accumulating my foundation. When it is sufficient, I will break through. Even at the sixth rank, I can easily kill seventh-rank cultivators, and my chances of breaking through to the Saint rank in the future will be greater."

Jessica nodded thoughtfully, without any doubt.

Afterward, the two practiced a set of sword techniques.

It was proper practice, and Soren's performance greatly shocked Jessica.

It was precisely because she knew when Soren started practicing sword techniques that she was so shocked.

To think that in just over a year, he would have such achievements, she couldn't help but be amazed by Soren's talent.

However, Jessica was very clever and didn't rashly inquire about Soren's cultivation talent.

Jessica taught Soren almost everything she had learned in her life, and also told Soren about the locations of some of the imperial palace's collections of sword techniques.

Soren prepared to go and search for these secret techniques and sword techniques.

As soon as Soren left Maria's palace, Jessica was called away by Aiqimili. Empress Maria wanted to see her.

Jessica had expected this and wasn't surprised.

In the main hall, Empress Maria looked down at Jessica, one of her personal female attendants.

"How long have you been teaching His Highness the Crown Prince swordsmanship?" Empress Maria asked. Her tone carried a hint of curiosity, surprised by Soren's progress in swordsmanship.

After all, Soren initially cultivated magic, but after more than ten years, he had yet to become a beginner magician, which made Empress Maria completely give up on him.

If she had known earlier that Soren had such heaven-defying cultivation talent, even if she didn't support him in becoming the Crown Prince, she would have supported him in becoming a border king, to help Nicholas in the future.

Jessica said without any concealment, "Just over a year!"

Empress Maria's pupils contracted slightly, obviously surprised by Soren's progress. She had long expected Soren to have extremely high talent, but she didn't expect his progress in swordsmanship to be so rapid.

Jessica's lips curled up slightly as she said confidently, "His Highness the Crown Prince has extremely high talent, and his future achievements will surely reach the level of a Saint Emperor."

Upon hearing this, a complex emotion flashed in Empress Maria's eyes.

Jessica's words were not unfounded; Soren's progress was indeed astonishing.

Empress Maria said, "You have followed me for quite some time, and I value you very much. If I wanted to send you to the Crown Prince's side, what would you think?"

Jessica couldn't leave here even more, lest Empress Maria have any conspiracies against Soren without any precautions.

Jessica knew in her heart that her current position could better protect Soren and help Soren than being by Soren's side.

Moreover, Jessica knew very well what Empress Maria's attitude towards her had been over the years.

The so-called importance was just wanting to send her away.

After all, Jessica knew in her heart how she had spent these years.

Although she was a noble female attendant, her position in Maria's palace was actually inferior to the two old maids beside Empress Maria.

Jessica shook her head and said, "Your Majesty, even if I go to His Highness the Crown Prince's side, it won't have any effect. I am just a sixth-rank female attendant. If my cultivation reaches the eighth or seventh rank, perhaps I can be valued by His Highness the Crown Prince." Her tone was full of humility and pragmatism. She knew that her current cultivation was not enough to play a greater role by Soren's side.

Upon hearing this, a complex emotion flashed in Empress Maria's eyes.

Jessica's choice was out of loyalty and protection for Soren. She no longer needed to obtain status and power through other means.

Looking at Jessica's departing figure, Empress Maria sighed slightly and said, "I really didn't expect Soren to be so powerful, to have won over Jessica so early on." Her tone was full of admiration and a hint of helplessness for Soren.

Hearing this, Aiqimili's heart skipped a beat, feeling that Empress Maria was implying something to her.

Jessica's loyalty was an important asset to Soren, and she, as Prince Yasso's person, was actually standing on the opposite side of Empress Maria.

Empress Maria suddenly asked, "Now only you are the most reliable, Aiqimili, you won't betray me too, will you!" Her tone carried a hint of worry, obviously very sensitive to the issue of loyalty.

Aiqimili hurriedly knelt down on one knee to show her loyalty. She replied, "Your Majesty, I was brought out of my family by you and have followed you for many years. I am willing to guard you with my life." Her words were full of determination and loyalty.

Now her loyalty was crucial to Empress Maria.

Upon hearing this, a hint of relief flashed in Empress Maria's eyes.

While Soren was still searching for secret techniques and sword techniques in the palace, Sophie, the head of the Shadow Guard, suddenly appeared beside him.

If it weren't for the timely reminder from the Endless Blade, Soren would have been startled by Sophie's appearance.

"Your Highness the Crown Prince, His Majesty is looking for you to discuss matters," Sophie's voice was calm and serious. As the head of the Shadow Guard, her attitude towards Soren seemed both respectful and vigilant.

Soren closed the book in his hand and responded indifferently, "Lead the way!" His tone revealed a sense of confidence and calmness, as if he had been prepared for such sudden events.

A look of surprise flashed in Sophie's eyes. She didn't expect Soren to be so calm.

No matter where it was, the sudden appearance of a person would more or less make people feel startled, but Soren's performance was beyond her expectations.

Could it be that Soren's perception was so high that he had anticipated her appearance long ago?

Sophie then shook her head. Her current cultivation had already reached the peak of the eighth rank, and she would soon step into the semi-saint realm. She was still very confident in her stealth.

"Shadow Knight Captain Sophie, what does Father want to talk to me about?" Soren asked casually.

Out of curiosity about Soren, Sophie replied, "About the establishment of the Ordnance Bureau." Her answer was concise and clear, without much embellishment.

Soren nodded slightly, indicating that he understood.

The establishment of the Ordnance Bureau was an important decision he had proposed to his father, involving the standardized production of military equipment.

It was of great significance to the development of the imperial army.

Once established, it would play an extremely important role in the development of the empire's military.