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Chapter 449: Lan Gong Spits Out the Chewed and All Under Heaven Return with Sincerity
Chapter 449: Lan Gong Spits Out the Chewed and All Under Heaven Return with Sincerity
In the special holding cell in Pranai, after a brief moment of silence, the Great Lover remained silent regarding Pranai's question, "Why did you choose me?"
The figure with black hair and green eyes merely smiled gently.
"Why are you laughing?"
"I remembered something delightful."
The Great Lover replied. Pranai had never encountered a truly useless and embarrassing member of the Demon Tribe.
"Is my appearance so laughable?"
"It may be somewhat related to what you said before, but it only accounts for ten percent."
"..."
Great Lover's response puzzled Pranai, but he felt that the King was not truly mocking him. Instead, he seemed to be negating his words in a way that made Pranai understand that he was not a useless member of the Great Demon Tribe.
Finally.
"King, I only have one question. Can we escape directly to the southern continent and return a hundred years later, instead of getting entangled in the vortex of the Protoss Empire? This is an opportunity to quickly realize our long-cherished wish, but the risk is too great."
Pranai remained silent for a while, his head lowered, as he spoke to the Great Lover in a low voice.
"No, this is the one thing I cannot agree to, nor can I deceive you about it."
The Great Lover swiftly replied to his question.
And so, Pranai fell silent once more.
Allowing Pranai some time to ponder, the Great Lover spoke again.
"Pranai, the more adept you are at scheming, the more you'll realize that you can't outwit change, not even with future sight. Even the Goddess of Fate cannot be controlled, or there wouldn't be a Resurrection Church in this world. You should understand this better than I do."
With his hands resting gently on his knees, the Great Lover mused, seated before Pranai.
"Sometimes, the closer you get to a hundred percent safety, the more fearful you become, isn't that so? Yet, you also know that there is no absolute safety in this world. Think carefully—will you truly find peace of mind by remaining in this prison?"
The Great Lover's posture exuded a gentle yet steadfast aura, and his eyes seemed to see through the turmoil and pain in Pranai's heart.
"..."
Pranai remained silent, his head lowered in thought.
"In your world, pain and challenges are inevitable, but the more obsessed you become, the deeper this anxiety will grow. By my side, you can put down all your burdens and depend on me, enjoying the pure peace of the present."
The Great Lover continued.
"But... to find peace, I must let go of this obsession, yet my anxiety also prevents me from doing so."
Pranai's inner conflict was laid bare as he spoke to the New King.
By the New King's side, he seemed to experience a sense of calm unlike any he had known before.
However, if he agreed to the New King's words, he would also be going against his own principles. He feared that unknown theories and attempts might plunge him into true despair.
"Then, Pranai, tell me first, what is peace of mind to you? And when do you usually feel this peace of mind?"
The Great Lover asked softly.
"..."
Pranai was perplexed.
"I'm not sure. Maybe I've never truly experienced peace of mind."
Pranai replied softly.
"After the decline of the Demon World, you've been searching for inner peace, haven't you?"
The Great Lover gently brought his hands together, as if having found the root of the problem, and said to Pranai,
"I can tell that you've been trying to suppress your desires. For a Demon to suppress their desires may seem unnatural at first, but unfortunately, many times, it is these desires that bring about misfortune. Wasn't the destruction of the Demon World a result of this?"
"You desire a state of emotional tranquility, free from the sway of emotions and desires, an ideal state of safety."
"...'
Seeing that Pranai was silent, preferring to listen, the Great Lover continued.
"Or perhaps, return to the essence of hedonism, not indulging in excessive pleasures, but maintaining a content state with basic needs fulfilled. Or, preserving the most fundamental conditions for survival, refusing excessive luxury and vanity, and finding immense satisfaction in simplicity can also bring inner peace."
"As it stands now, you have successfully achieved these two states here in Herlrom Prison. So, what now? Have you ever considered whether you truly feel inner peace?"
The Great Lover paused, awaiting Pranai's response.
"I don't feel it."
Pranai admitted, his voice carrying a hint of powerlessness.
"These past hundred years, I've endured agony every day. To be honest, today is the happiest I've been."
He awaited his words to invite mockery from the New King once more.
However, the Great Lover didn't laugh this time.
Instead, he nodded earnestly.
"It's admirable that you strive for such inner peace, but for me, what constitutes inner peace is also a challenging question. You see, it differs for each person, depending on their identity, status, and the situations they face."
The Great Lover's voice was gentle yet strong, each word filled with encouragement.
"Although I took the liberty to speak at length, I must apologize because, in truth, I also wish to know what inner peace means to you."
Even as his words trailed off, Pranai felt he heard the unspoken continuation—
'And that is what I wish to help you achieve.'
"Pranai, if you don't want to leave today, I still hope we can be friends. Perhaps we'll meet again someday. But if you're willing to come with me, I'll keep you in the safest place and protect you. I'll try to keep you from fighting, and even if I must ask you to fight, it will only be in situations where victory is certain."
The Great Lover's tone was soft, not wanting to pressure Pranai.
"By my side, if there ever comes a day when an enemy threatens your inner peace, I will die first before letting any harm come to you."
This time, Pranai finally lifted his head, his eyes filled with complexity as he gazed at the figure with black hair and green eyes.
In this endless darkness, there was always a glimmer of light.
He wanted to say something, to ask the New King why he treated him this way, but he realized he had already asked that question.
In the New King's emerald irises, he saw a reflection of his own expression, filled with regret and remorse.
"You want to ask me again why I insist on someone as 'useless' and 'embarrassing' as you, a member of the Demon Tribe, don't you?"
The Great Lover asked with a smile.
"Yes... I want a straightforward answer from you, not another consolation."
Pranai's voice carried a rare hint of determination, as if he wanted to ascertain whether he could live up to the New King's expectations.
"Don't miss what you already have because you crave what you don't, Pranai."
The Great Lover spoke with the weight of experience.
"Your awareness of your own crises and your desire to rectify them are commendable. But it's equally important to channel that effort into reevaluating your strengths. You'll find that identifying your strengths is far more valuable than fixating on your most significant weaknesses."
With these words, Pranai's eyes finally lit up with newfound brightness.
(End of Chapter)
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