Swear Fealty To Me, My Subjects!

Chapter 175.1: The Humiliating Sacrifice of the Lover and the Painful Growth of the Moonlight Queen (1)

No one could deny that Alice was now experiencing the most tragic moment of her life.

Perhaps her identity as a woman made it such that it was difficult for the secular world to understand her sadness.

However, if her gender was swapped, one would realize how painful and despondent Alice was right now.

She was a goddess that had descended upon the mortal world and the princess of an Empire.

When he was at his lowest point, she offered herself to him, motivated him, trusted him and helped him rise against the tides to deal with all his enemies. At the same time, she selflessly satisfied all his legitimate or improper requests.

As for him, he was a miserable commoner. In order not to let down the goddess's expectations, he fought his way through all obstacles and burned his life. Finally, he achieved success and was crowned as a king, becoming a man worthy of her.

After experiencing the test of life and death and defeating an impossible enemy, he made an eternal oath to her in front of a god and obtained the blessings and recognition of his elders.

Finally…

His wish was fulfilled and he became the husband of that supreme goddess.

At that moment, he knew that he already possessed the entire world.

He was so happy that in his excitement, he ignored the big picture and coveted his fiancée. After begging in all sorts of ways, the cold and aloof woman finally could not resist his coaxing and forced a smile as she put down her work…

However, right then…

That man.

Appeared.

No matter how humble he was, he was convinced that this unfamiliar man who suddenly appeared was far inferior to him in terms of strength, status and looks.

There was no reason for his beloved and proud goddess to fall in love with this man.

However…

Something heartbreaking happened.

This man came prepared. He had a hold over the goddess.

The goddess now... owed the man a debt.

In order to help him win the throne, his goddess, his lover to the death, had no choice but to seek the help of this man.

Now, it was finally time to repay the debt.

This vulgar and ugly stranger was coercing and seducing his beloved goddess in an attempt to take her for himself.

He was so overbearing and yet had every single right to do so.

Furthermore, he was not alone!

He even brought companions with him!!!

The once omnipotent goddess was helpless against this rude man who had something over her.

At that moment… she was so powerless.

No one had ever been able to make the proud her submit. However, for the sake of her husband, the godly her lowered her head and revealed a humble smile.

"Then… can you take a shower first?"

Like a victorious general, the man left temporarily with a smug smile.

Taking advantage of this time, the goddess opened the wardrobe.

"You should leave."

The goddess's voice was powerless, sad and filled with humiliation.

Of course, he was unwilling!

"Hurry and go!"

However, she ordered her husband sternly and chased away her beloved with a broken heart.

And yet, this ridiculous scene was happening right before their eyes. It was heartbreaking, as though they had experienced the destruction of the world!

He could accept the fickleness of the goddess and watch as she turned men into playthings in her hands.

That was because that was the goddess he admired and her true nature. She was so high and mighty that she could look down on the world and conquer everything.

As for him, he was completely conquered by her as well...

However!

How could she be forced into... coerced into this by someone else... just because of her husband's incompetence?!

At that moment.

Tears welled up in Alice's eyes and her heart felt like it was being stabbed.

"Rayne! Boohoohoo, Rayne, I've let you down!"

Tears streamed down Alice's face as she hugged Rayne tightly.

"I'll definitely become stronger! I'll become so strong that you won't have to rely on any other woman! I'll never let you suffer like this again! Wait for me! Everything will get better, it definitely will!"

Rayne was stunned for a few seconds before he realized what was going on in Alice's mind.

Thereafter, Rayne put on a despondent smile and said with a gentle and firm voice, "Alice… I'll give up everything for you."

He sighed and said sadly, "For now, please leave first. It'll be easier for me..."

"Rayne! Boohoo, Rayne!!!"

Alice sobbed.

Rayne had always been like this. Although he merely had the body of a mortal, he gave Alice endless care and allowed her, the Moonlight Queen, to grow in a carefree manner under his protection.

The path of being a monarch was cruel and painful.

The reason why Alice could become the Empress so smoothly was not because she was talented and blessed by the heavens. Instead, there was someone who endured all the pain and sorrow for her alone.

Until this moment.

Only then did Alice realize in despair…

She could not protect Rayne at all.

She did not manage to become Rayne's strength and pawn.

Up till now, she was just an insensible flower that Rayne had to spend all his effort to protect.

Alice asked herself.

Did she really… desire to become stronger?

No...

She had not.

She was not interested in the throne and had no desire for power. Everything she did was for the love of Rayne.

The moment she made an oath to Rayne and became his wife, Alice was already satisfied with her life.

She did not expect to be Rayne's only one. She was already very happy as long as she could share Rayne's love.

However, she finally understood.

That won't do!

That won't do at all!

Right now, she could not protect Rayne at all!

She was nothing but a burden. Even though she was already at the peak of the demigod level, she still needed Rayne's protection by sacrificing his own interests.

She was still too weak!!!

Alice had never been so eager to improve and become stronger.

It was useless to cry. Nothing could be resolved.

It was useless to deal with that woman. That would only cause more trouble for Rayne…

The only thing she could do was leave obediently and let Rayne sacrifice himself for her...

She wiped her tears and kissed her lover goodbye gently.

Enduring all the humiliation and pain, Alice set off for the Heavenly Kingdom.

On this day…

Alice had finally transformed from a young girl into an Empress!

Her soul had completed its metamorphosis and she had become the true Emerald Moon Queen!

Not long after Alice left, a dimensional rift opened. Hela had changed into new clothes and came to look for Rayne happily.

Rayne walked in front of Hela and patted her shoulder heavily.

He said solemnly, "Hela, thank you!"

Hela: "???"

Hela was confused.

What was wrong with this person?

Did she even do anything to deserve his gratitude?

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