Road to Glory [Interstellar]

Royce remembered something.Even though it was a decade on an alien planet, he thought it would work for Christine.

But how to tell the other party, this is a tricky question.

Calmly facing Christine who was looking at him with a stern expression, Royce thought for a moment. "Decentralization of power to the people... This sounds like a good vision, but in fact, it has changed the existing system of the entire country. Of course, you can use the most direct means to exclude dissidents, but I don't I think that is a desirable method. People with independent thinking ability will change their existing ideas as the environment changes. People who support you now or are on the sidelines may switch camps and go to you because of your drastic actions. Opponents. Haven't you considered that?"

"They won't betray me." Christine said coldly, "Of course, there must be fear, but I will give the people what they want after removing the dross. That's what I can do for them, The best thing, they must be able to understand me. As for those guys who only want to destroy everything but have no idea about rebuilding, it is simply not worth dying."

"Well, it turns out that the origin is here. If you have done anything wrong, it is probably because of your thinking." Royce sighed.

Christine frowned.They were clearly discussing the future, and Royce's lament seemed to refer to what had already happened.

Before she had time to ask, she heard a sentence from the other party that was like a thunderbolt that made her lose her ability to speak——

"I believe you don't mean that, but if you want to be a saint alone, it is impossible to lead a country."

"You will never succeed in leading a country simply by presenting to the people what you believe to be the bright path -- even if it is -- and simply brushing off those who err. .Because those who are lost are not guided on the right path."

Perhaps it was the equal relationship in the previous life that made Royce believe that the other party could listen to his own words and understand him better, but he forgot that the other party at this moment was still a newborn queen who was eager to establish her majesty.As soon as he finished speaking, he realized that his head was being held back by the other party with a cock.

"You talk too much, Royce." There was a coldness on the girl's chiseled pretty face.Being questioned and denied made her fall into rage.

Royce sighed, and lightly held the opponent's hand holding the gun. "If you shoot now, you won't be able to shut me up forever. At this angle, you can only scratch a layer of skin. If you want to kill with one shot, you have to aim at the temple."

"You...you are always so calm, even when your life is threatened, you can still calmly analyze the situation." Christine smiled reluctantly, and slowly put down the gun.She whispered to Royce—as if talking to herself, "I want to do the right thing. I want to fulfill my father's wish as soon as possible, even if I am a sinner myself."

The only time Royce saw the other party showed a flustered side like an innocent girl.In front of him, Christine hugged her head and leaned against the table weakly. "But you're right. Too much violence can hurt people's feelings. So, I want you to stand by my side."

Royce listened quietly to the other party.

"I hope you can agree with me. At least you have to agree with me. You will not betray the third planet, right? Even when I didn't believe you and pushed you out, you still came back here." Said At this point, Christine smiled sadly, "Although I promoted it on purpose, you, who came from an ordinary background, have become a hero in people's hearts. As I thought before, that is the most suitable position for you. So, I hope you can support me who is dedicated to the third planet."

"I believe in you, and have always been." Royce emphasized his tone, trying to make his calm tone sound more authentic, "You will become a great queen, even if you do immature decision, which cannot be changed at all.”

Having witnessed all the changes that took place on the third planet under Christine's rule, Royce asserted firmly.What he has seen, what the planet will look like in the next five years, is why he follows Christine.While that ever-changing, ever-better planet was eventually overturned by the Empire, he didn't think it was Christine's fault.

As long as the third planet exists in the form of an independent country, the Lion Empire will not let it go.

Christine looked up at him. "Tell me what you think." She regained her composure and straightened her slender back.

"You know, I don't know much about politics. But I think, instead of giving power to the 'obedient' people, it's better to let them understand that as long as they have the ability to manage and the consciousness to take responsibility, they can get what they want 'Worthy' power." Royce thought for a while, "Let's start with the smallest streets and city-states. As long as the managers at the bottom level have achieved something, then he is more suitable for going up to the next level than other mediocre people. .”

"Do you want to turn a top-down appointment into a bottom-up competition?" Christine understood.

"Hmm. Carte blanche appointments are too subjective, and the simple direction of the people..." Royce shrugged, "People who are driven by emotions cannot rationally and objectively analyze the overall situation."

"Yes, some people don't know what they are doing at all. With a passion to destroy everything they can see and make them uncomfortable, but after that? Most of them will look at the disaster they have caused by themselves Dazed face. That's why I originally planned a massive cleanup."

Royce's heart trembled.He knew very well what the other party meant by "clean up".At this moment, he was only thankful that he stopped the other party in time.

"But your idea is not bad," Christine smiled at him, "albeit general and childish."

"You know, I'm still better at working in the laboratory and in the universe than talking about court affairs."

"Yes. You are the one who should soar among the stars, unlike me." After saying this, Christine turned her back, as if she didn't intend to talk to Royce anymore.

Although Royce was not well-versed in the world, he also understood that this was probably the emperor's order to evict guests. After saluting, he turned and walked towards the gate.But when he got to the door, some impulse made him look back at the other person.

The girl looked into the distance through the window, and the brilliance of the setting sun enveloped her, making her look extremely divine.

"Please take care." He whispered.

***

Unlike the third planet, which is full of sentimental atmosphere, the Ryan Principality is still operating in an orderly manner, explaining to the entire universe the fact that it is almost omnipotent with a consistent and proud attitude.

Gustav stepped up the steps.He is going to meet His Majesty the King in the mansion in front of him.The high rank stripes on his uniform were glinting in the daylight, where the king had pinned them himself.

In terms of treating the descendants of the big family well, the old king did a good job.thought Gustav.It's a pity that when it comes to "ruling a powerful country", the other party is too meek, so that every powerful family starts to move around.

Gustav could even guess why the other party called him here today.The House of Representatives formed by the big families seemed to act as a substitute, and the old king had to regain power for the sake of the royal family; he was born in the Merlot family, which had served the royal family for hundreds of years, so naturally he always had the trust of the other party.

Gustav, who had a clear grasp of the current situation, almost felt guilty the moment he saw the king.He knew that this old man took good care of him, whether it was from the perspective of the monarch and his ministers or from the perspective of the elders treating the younger generation.

In fact, the other party even felt relieved to be alone with him when discussing matters, instead of ordering his servants to accompany him with arms.

This is indeed a complete trust; but I will live up to this trust after all.

"You are in good spirits. It seems that you have received good news from the third planet." After politely saluting, Gustav showed a warm smile; the respect for his close elders was properly mixed into his obedience in behavior.

"Yes, I heard that the new queen is about to take the throne - she is not yet 20 years old, is she? That's good, I think she will not be as stubborn as her father, against our country. But this plan puts you in danger In danger. If the conflict between the two countries had not intensified, I would not have agreed to your proposal." The old man sitting upright shook his head.

"But I managed to escape completely. Even if they suspect me, the enemy has no evidence. Besides, this method is very effective, isn't it?" Gustav smiled slightly, "This planet will be in chaos in a short period of time, maybe The queen's brothers will also cause her some troubles. I am afraid that their defenses in the universe will be temporarily stranded. More importantly, those who try to offend your authority will most likely turn their attention to the enemy."

The king smiled and nodded, then turned his gaze to Gustav.In this young man, he saw the shadow of an old friend.That General Melo has been loyal to him all his life, fighting in the universe for him. "Gustav, I am very pleased that there are successors to the Melo family. I think your father will be proud of you if he feels it."

Hearing the other party mention his father, Gustav was taken aback.

The old king often mentioned his father when the two of them were alone, but the other party's words full of nostalgia and affection always made him feel ironic.In fact, his father died in battle in order to make the Principality of Ryan the glory of hegemony, but this gentle king has little interest in occupying other countries and expanding the territory, so the victory of his father's old department has become a joke.

The glory of commanding the entire interstellar should belong to the Principality of Ryan; so powerful, we don't have to share the world in this universe with anyone.Gustav secretly thought.

If the current king can't do it, then make it happen with someone else.

"I often think of him too." With a polite and moving smile, Gustav finally responded to the old king's words.

"But there is one thing that will probably worry him. You have not yet married at this age." The old king said in a slightly reproachful tone, but paused here.

Gustav understood why the other party stopped talking: because of being framed by Royce before, Her Royal Highness always looked embarrassed when seeing him, and his plan to marry the princess also fell through.But now, he doesn't care about that anymore.

"As a member of the Merlot family, fighting for this country is the most important thing. Besides, you don't have to worry about me." At this moment, Gustav showed a sincere and happy smile, "I met A man who just happened to have the soul to attract me."