In the Name of Empress-Chapter 589 - 349: She’s a Bitch

The progress of the era is never achieved overnight.

In this nascent industrial era, the existence of colonies serves the interests of the major industrial nations, and that is the only reason they exist.

It has nothing to do with morality or civilization, only with the size of one's fists.

The national awakening and independence of the colonies require a long process. To seek independence, a price in blood must be paid; this is history, and more so a reality.

Expecting to gain independence just by shouting a few slogans, there's no such good fortune in the world.

Roland certainly wouldn't change his mind just because the Balat representative shouted loudly, and he even felt a bit annoyed by the bearded representative.

Unable to recognize their own strength, unable to understand the occasion, clearly a fool.

Although the Balat region is nominally an independent country, everyone knows it's the backyard of the Sussex Empire.

The Sussex Empire, to demonstrate the magnanimity of a nation from the civilized world, also as a sign of respect for the Balat ascetics, allows them to sit at the table.

Sitting at the table is fine, even pretending to be a diner is fine, but they cannot overshadow the host. This is a subtle understanding.

Smart people do not easily break this understanding, as it makes them lose face.

Unfortunately, the Balat representative does not understand.

As Balat's fate was decided in a few words, Roland did not realize that he had long become accustomed to his high status and was no longer that small writer happy about winning essay contests. 𝗳𝗿𝐞𝕖𝘄𝗲𝕓𝗻𝚘𝚟𝕖𝐥.𝚌𝕠𝕞

In a world full of fools, he has a farther vision, knows more, and is destined to endure more pain.

If the end does come, the ultimate suffering of the ignorant masses and the weak will only last a moment, whereas the transcendents will suffer slow torment.

Regarding the relationship between Sussex and Balat, Roland had only one comment.

"No one can hinder the friendship between Sussex and Balat, including Balat themselves."

Announcing the establishment of the alliance only confirmed the bigger framework.

In the context of a common crisis faced by humanity, no one dared oppose it, but when it came down to the details, each country's representatives had their own calculations.

The representatives of the major nations were not surprised to see the Balat representative being ushered out. They even felt that allowing them a seat at the table with a feast was an affront, but out of respect for Roland, they refrained from opposing.

After Roland announced the formation of the alliance, Queen Sisi of the Tirol Kingdom stood up, her gentle voice resonating in everyone's hearts.

"Very well, now that the barbarians have left the venue, we can communicate in the manner of civilized people."

Her words represented the attitude of most people, as the core zone of the Rodinia Continent symbolized civilization, while Southeast Rodinia, the South Continent, and the New Continent were considered backward, barbaric, and ignorant.

Though somewhat biased, it basically aligned with the historical context.

When the skies over Sussex and Xidai were shrouded in coal smoke, symbolizing industrial civilization, the distant South Continent was still popular for dining on their own kind.

Roland casually glanced at Queen Sisi.

This former first beauty, forced to abdicate by Sofia, was only thirty-five this year, with both great strength and potential. Yet, after succumbing to Sofia's tyranny, she lived in the shadows.

After the Battle of White Mountain, the difficulty of ascending to a transcendent significantly decreased, allowing many who previously had no qualifications to have the opportunity to breakthrough.

Just like the catch-up mode for returning players in most games, many Tier Eight or even Tier Nine weaker individuals joined the glorious evolution.

Future generations would refer to those who ascended during the Battle of White Mountain as the peak strongmen and those who followed as chasers.

Queen Sisi originally had the chance to become a peak strongman, but she faltered. After many years, she finally mended her broken heart and overcame her inner demons, breaking through to Tier Six.

Among the chasers, her pace is the fastest.

The sky cleared, the rain stopped, and Sisi felt she was capable once again.

After fading from the mainstream spotlight for several years, she regained control of the Tirol Kingdom. This international conference was her first return to the mainstream.

Queen Sisi's figure was perfect with her curvaceous form, the allure of a mature woman poured forth, and her eyes faintly exuding an unmet desire that made every man her gaze swept over experience an accelerated heartbeat.

Indeed, Queen Sisi was as captivating as ever.

No, she had not merely retained her allure; she still stood at the pinnacle of feminine charm.

Watching Queen Sisi's seductive demeanor, Alina bit her lip, appearing indifferent, but secretly noting her attire in the background.

Lisa showed an expression of envy, admiring the mature allure of the older sister who not only held fatal appeal to men but also provided a good role model for maturing girls.

Sif nonchalantly glanced at Queen Sisi, then looked down at the Magic Mirror on her left wrist, relieved to see Queen Sisi still in fourth place, feeling satisfied with the current female charm rankings.

Though Queen Sisi was enchanting, she posed no threat to her.

Once she's surpassed Sofia, she'll talk.

Sif categorized her threat level as weak.

Christine opened her eyes, glanced at Queen Sisi, feeling a bit puzzled, then stared intently at her figure, becoming more astonished.

Queen Sisi felt the gaze from behind, turned with limitless charm, only to find it wasn't Roland's admiring gaze, but Christine's feminine stare.

Queen Sisi's eyes showed a hint of hesitation.

She had expected it to be Roland, the lustful young fellow giving her the eye, but unexpectedly, his gaze was on his wife, and it was Christine sitting by his side who showed great interest in her.