Chaos Heir

Maybe that had always been one of the main reasons behind Khan's broader perspective. He could suffer endlessly without batting an eye. His nightmares had made him a pain expert, allowing him to empathize with anything and anyone.

Humankind would not like that development, and things would get more specific and dangerous with the nobles and the Nognes Excellencies.

Nevertheless, Khan had chosen his path, allegiances, and power. He could only hope the world wouldn't force him to destroy it.

The conversation probably had the highest relevance among the banquet's topics. The banter was fun, and the discussions about who was stronger also revealed clues, but Khan's eventual return was the key reason behind his presence on the big planet.

Khan's decision to leave humankind had yet to be resolved, and both the Empire and the Global Army were awaiting his declarations. Much had to be discussed and settled, and all of it depended on Khan's stance. His current mindset foreboded the worst, but the Royal Guards didn't care.

Even Lord Envoy let the matter go after receiving that satisfactory reply. After all, the Royal Guards had no interest in politics. They solely existed to protect the Emperor, which was probably why they didn't wear crowns or capes.

Lord Rsi couldn't share that detachment. He had overseen the Empire's relationship with humankind for a while already and had also gotten close to Khan in recent years. The tournament had evolved their relationship, but the current issue left him conflicted.

The conflict wasn't about a potential decision between Khan and humankind. The Emperor had spoken, so Lord Rsi would support Khan with everything he had. The Lord's worries were about Khan himself and what he might have to face.

"[My Lord]," Lord Rsi eventually called, knowing politics couldn't wait. "[I can have my soldiers prepare the scene for your return. We don't have many troops on the ground, but we can still seize most of Baoway's key buildings]."

Lord Rsi was preparing for the worst. Baoway was populated mainly by humans, and seeing their leaders returning with a different, potentially enemy flag could lead to an insurrection. Lord Rsi wouldn't dare to ask Khan to step on the battlefield himself, so he was willing to take over that part.

"[Thank you, Lord Rsi]," Khan replied, understanding the Lord's intentions, "[But no. I'll handle everything myself]."

"[May I suggest some strategies, My Lord]?" Lord Rsi asked.

"[There's nothing to plan]," Khan shook his head. "[Baoway is my home, and I'll turn it into dust before risking losing it to some political maneuver]."

Truth be told, Khan preferred not to think about Baoway. Many things would change once his Lordship became viral, and Khan hoped they would take a turn for the better. He truly wished that, mainly since some of Baoway's current compromises no longer felt right.

Nevertheless, Monica remained the main problem in Khan's mind. How could he explain to her what he had discovered? How could Khan tell her that his life had been stretched too thin? How could he conciliate a single-minded, extreme approach with the intricacies of love?

Khan didn't realize it, but he had yet to smile since his battle against Lord Mighty. Even during his jokes, he didn't laugh. His face always carried a certain cold depth, like an abyss ready to devour anything.

Martha would have probably recognized that face. It had changed since her time in Ylaco's training camp, but it was what Khan wore during his man-Khan's phases. That was his authentic expression behind the mask of playful idiocy, which had somehow returned after years of good and bad experiences.

'I will leave, won't I?' Khan thought. 'Yes, I waited way too long for something so simple.'

Khan tried to scoop another handful of food from his bowl, only to discover that the container was empty. The table didn't have anything else, either, and the others were in a similar condition. The banquet was basically over, with only half-empty bottles already in someone's hands.

'I wonder if she'll come with me,' Khan mentally sighed before turning his attention elsewhere. Lord Enforcer had stood up, and Lord Envoy imitated him before teleporting him somewhere.

The two remaining Royal Guards, Lord Rsi, and Khan didn't get the chance to comment on the situation since Lord Envoy and Lord Enforcer only required a few seconds to return.

Lord Envoy returned to his seat while Lord Enforcer approached Khan, carrying a set of small clothes in his huge palms. Khan recognized the iconic red cape and the darker Thilku uniform, but the silver crown on top of them remained the most eye-catching detail.

Khan didn't hesitate. He only wore trousers, so he stood up and promptly removed them before seizing the Thilku uniform. Those darker, starless clothes were strangely fitting, seemingly perfectly adjusted to Khan's size, and he couldn't help but connect the matter to Lord Enforcer's power.

The same size adjustments were applied to the cape and crown. They were shorter and smaller, making them suitable for Khan's physique. He took and donned the red garment before adjusting it to his shoulders, but someone intervened when he reached for the crown.

"[I should do it]," Lord Mighty announced, standing up. He had been the one to confirm Khan's worth, so he felt it was his role to crown him.

Lord Enforcer didn't oppose nor comment on the decision. He stepped aside, letting Lord Mighty grab the small crown. His hands were so big he had to use both to safely hold the item before placing it on Khan's head.

Khan played along, both realizing and accepting the moment's monumental relevance. He could only respect Lord Mighty's temporary seriousness and the crown's meaning. Not long ago, Khan was still busy studying the Thilku language. Meanwhile, he now stood close to the Empire's peak.

The silver crown was heavier and colder than his previous one. Yet, it fitted Khan better, acting as a ring around his forehead and keeping his long hair partially still.

Moreover, Khan was okay with that cold sensation. He had always been fine with the cold, now more than ever.

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