Chapter 1388: Chapter 83: Spicy Grilled Squid (Part 3)
“I, Cyrus, am the King of the World, the Great King!”
Luo En silently read the inscription on the silver ring, laughing inwardly.
It was apparent that this founder of the Persian Empire took great pride in his achievements.
After all, the Persian Dynasty that he sculpted with his own hands was the first vast empire to span Asia, Africa, and Europe in human history, with extensive lands and a large population. Even the deities bestowed grace and protection, allowing the Persians to win battle after battle, almost invincible.
At this moment, Cyrus looked at Luo En in the grand hall and asked playfully:
“You betrayed the gods’ command, leading the Canaanites to escape from Egypt, committing such a grave offense. How should I deal with you and your people?”
“Having stepped into Your Majesty’s realm, naturally we are Your Majesty’s subjects, bound to uphold Your Majesty’s laws. As for our fate, Your Holy Judgment is absolute.”
Subjects, are they? Quite articulate indeed.
Cyrus snorted, saying in a deep voice:
“What do you think if I send you back to Egypt?”
“If this would satisfy you and benefit the Empire, we sinners would have no complaints even if it meant death.”
Luo En paused, his tone becoming profound:
“But the Egyptians might not see it that way. They would only think you weak.”
Cyrus slapped the table, his face showing a hint of anger:
“Presumptuous, Egypt and Persia, as allies sharing prosperity and adversity, have always been intertwined. How dare you attempt to sow discord!”
“There are no eternal allies in this world.”
Luo En retorted, his gaze calm:
“Previously, in the Sea of Chaos, the deities of West Africa and Egypt brazenly attacked Great Mingzun Zalvan to seize the Source Quality of the World. If you and the Empire were to sweep away the remaining enemies in Europe, would they truly continue to stay submissive? Current Pharaoh Ramses II of Egypt is an ambitious and strategic monarch, isolation is certainly not his style. When external threats are removed, Egypt will surely seek expansion. Looking around, from where should he acquire the land he covets?”
Cyrus recalled the boundaries and geographical distributions of the various Divine Eras, his brows gradually furrowing.
From a military standpoint, Egypt’s desire to expand would find the easiest route through land, crossing the Sinai Peninsula, and gradually seizing both banks of the Jordan River, assimilating the Canaan Divine Era.
Then comes the Babylonian Divine Era, and—Persian homeland!
Seeing the change in Cyrus’s expression, Luo En promptly added fuel to the fire:
“I am not inciting you to doubt your allies’ loyalty, merely that caution should never be absent.”
“Caution, is it? And what about you?”
Cyrus looked at Luo En in the grand hall, narrowing his eyes in a counter-question:
“I recall that you were sent to Egypt by the decree of my God. Do you Canaanites not feel shame?”
“To be honest, some of our people do feel uneasy about it. But as a flock without a master or the protection of hunting dogs, we dare not question the gods’ decisions; we only wish to return home, to live peacefully. If you can display mercy, allowing us to bask in the glory of the Empire, settle in our homeland, then Canaanites will become your vanguard, defending Canaan for you. Furthermore, we lived in Egypt before, so we are quite familiar with its terrain and the Egyptians’ thoughts…”
Luo En’s answer was exceptionally sincere and full of meaning.
Cyrus listened, his eyes glimmering.
This was a group of lambs without claws and sharp teeth, even Canaan’s gods abandoned them.
Indeed, during their flight, they could only seek help from the deceased Origin God, Yi Le.
For the Empire, accepting them posed no danger.
In contrast, Egypt was truly the Empire’s major concern after conquering the five Divine Eras of Europe.
Cyrus touched the inscription on the silver ring, his tense face breaking into a gentle smile. He stepped down from the throne voluntarily and assisted this Prophet who was pleading for the Canaanites:
“The Canaanites’ repentant heart is known to this King, and this will be reported to the gods. Until then, you and your people shall reside near Mount Zion.”
“Thank you for your mercy, Your Majesty! May the gods be with you!”
Luo En expressed his gratitude fervently, a hint of unnoticeable mockery flashed in his eyes, which were hidden in the shadows.