In the Name of Empress-Chapter 596 - 350: Deadly Temptation (Part 4)

Later, because of her failed marriage, she hated her blind parents even more.

Everything could be explained.

Sofia fairly hated everyone involved who made her uncomfortable in this matter.

Ivan IV, her parents, and Sisi, who caused her to be neglected by her husband.

Sofia was the type who took revenge swiftly, and surely wouldn't spare Queen Sisi.

The following story indeed unfolded as Roland had guessed, without any novelty.

After listening to Queen Sisi's ramblings, Roland remained silent.

Seeing her expectant gaze, Roland calmly asked, "I have no interest in old grudges between women. Tell me, what do you want?"

Queen Sisi lowered her voice and asked, "Roland, are you truly willing to spend your whole life in a place like Saint Rurik Palace, only occasionally meeting your beloved wife?"

"What's that got to do with you?" Roland's expression changed slightly.

"We have a common enemy." Queen Sisi's face suddenly turned exceptionally calm, as if it wasn't her who narrated Sofia's story earlier.

"I'm listening."

"Sofia is very weak now, she's struggling, this is the only chance to get rid of her!"

Roland almost laughed, pointing to his nose in surprise, he retorted:

"Are you suggesting I eliminate Sofia?"

This is too ridiculous.

Queen Sisi nodded and said, "I don't dare meddle in your actions, I only hope you remember what I said today. Next time you see Sofia, observe carefully, and you'll know I'm not lying."

She stood up, sighing, "Roland, you're still young, do you really want to be pressed down by Sofia all your life? I've been through it, it's painful."

"Shut up! Sofia is my monarch!" Roland's breathing was somewhat rapid.

"But you're not her dog."

After saying this, Queen Sisi no longer had the earlier weakness, and without saying goodbye, she left proudly.

Watching her figure disappear into the distance, Roland's heartbeat was somewhat erratic.

If Sofia is truly weak below the assassination threshold, what should he do?

That sentence from Queen Sisi stabbed deeply into his heart.

If this were a game, a beautifully drawn, cold-aloof character like Sofia, he would eagerly claim her as his wife, even shouting "I am Miss Sofia's dog!"

But this isn't a game, it's the real world.

Queen Sisi had judged him well; he didn't like being suppressed.

Feeling agitated, Roland stood up and walked towards the door.

He needed to go out and clear his mind.

Wandering aimlessly on the street, the passing patrols paused, saluting him; the shoppers by the street cast admiring glances his way.

In their minds, Roland was an omnipotent existence.

They had no idea that at this moment, Roland's mind was in chaos.

A breeze blew by, cooling down his flushed face.

Any decision required the correct information, so he had to first verify whether Sofia had truly lost her power.

Unintentionally, he found himself at the residence of the Jin Yuan Kingdom delegation.

Since he was already there, Roland decided to stride inside.

...

"The starlight tells me my good friend is standing at the crossroads of destiny. Tell me, is there anything I can help with?"

Alina brought Roland a cup of fruit tea, resting her chin in her hand, smiling as she asked.

"I'd like your help in divining a person."

"Who?" Alina was somewhat curious. Roland wasn't someone who trusted divination much, and rarely sought her out for a reading, so today was truly unusual.

"Sofia."

Alina paused, then shook her head slowly, "I'm sorry, I've divined her before, but her fate is shrouded by an invisible force. I later realized it was the power of an unformed divinity crystal."

Roland lowered his voice to ask, "If you forcefully divine, could you withstand the backlash?"

"Of course, no problem. She may be powerful, but I am also growing."

Alina calmly said, "It's just that you never do anything pointless, I'm a bit curious."

"It's not pointless, you only need to determine whether a divination is possible, no need for a specific result."

Roland's eyes lit up.

If they could divine Sofia's fate, then something truly was wrong.

As Alina laid out the Angel Cards and began divining, Roland's heart beat even faster.

Besides waiting for the divination's outcome, he faced an even bigger dilemma.

If Sofia's power truly had issues, how should he treat her?

Before the Battle of White Mountain, this wasn't even a question, just kill!

But they fought side by side at White Mountain, going through life and death together. Could he really swing that sword?

When Alina laid down the final card in her hand, Roland's eyes were full of confusion.

He didn't even know what result he was hoping for.