The core for the success of change is to divide the inherent nobility from within, Didia has obtained the opportunity to continue the glory of the Nasser Clan, though the road ahead remains challenging. Splitting from the younger generation is also a good method.

The King's face remained solemn without a smile, "We must ensure that nothing goes wrong. No level of caution is too much. You must keep a close eye on Achilles over there, don't cover for him. He's capable but his temperament is overly unruly, quite a few have complained to me."

Hokele smiled slightly. Apart from that unspeakable hobby, Achilles was reliable in other matters. His method of conduct wasn't rigid, but he had a knack for grasping critical events. As a future king, it's not about having everyone act according to one model, but about knowing how to utilize people wisely.

"Father, you've managed to solve nearly all the problems over the years. Our kingdom's foundation is unmatched by any other nation," said Hokele. He knew his father wanted to solve all the problems during his reign for him.

"Hokele, Luthor of Lirlong is an extraordinary talent. His Hex-Tech is changing the world, and his Lirlong reform is also changing the structure of Dao Yuan. When times change, they move forward unceasingly. Our Moncalleta is struggling to adapt due to its overly strong inherent power." Ola the Eighteenth sighed softly. Previously, he didn't see any issues nor accepted the Celestial Principle School from the start.

In the City of Civilization, Hedan, talents abound, and the Celestial Principle School is just one of them. As a prince who doesn't need to inherit the throne, he traveled widely, encountering Hex-Tech, especially gaining deep understanding of Luthor's actions and theories. Upon reevaluating the seemingly invincible Moncalleta, he realized it was already in a precarious state, a part of the old nobility rotten to the core, placing the family above the kingdom and its people, with social conflicts already severe. Only due to abundant resources and knightly spirit a series of issues are concealed.

Upon becoming king, he was committed to reform; otherwise, even if no issues arose during his reign, they would erupt during Hokele's generation. Once conflicts explode internally, it would be severe.

"Father, reforms can come slowly. The Grand Scholar has reached demigod level; fate still favors us. As long as the Golden Lifeline remains steady, we have enough time and ability to adjust and respond to any changes," said Hokele.

He was personally trained by Ola the Eighteenth, always by the king's side participating in affairs. No state or military matters were hidden from him. Hokele was also talented, absorbing and mastering quickly, sometimes seeing issues more clearly than Ola the Eighteenth. Mature and steady, Ola the Eighteenth felt assured, but he still wanted to solve problems during his tenure, bloodshed unavoidable. He hoped to leave behind a beautiful kingdom for his son.

Ola the Eighteenth nodded, this is the core. The Golden Tree is the nation's lifeline. With the lifeline intact, even if reforms hurt deeply, recovery would be rapid, unmatched by other kingdoms. Moncalleta and the Black Meteor Empire have fought countless regional wars over the centuries, yet the mighty Black Meteor Empire has been unable to subdue Moncalleta, forming the stable situation in the Dao Yuan Eastern Continent.

The Golden Tree has existed for thousands of years, belonging to the Fourth Era when humans rose during Ragnarok. It's the Earth Mother Goddess's gift to the kingdom. As the Tree of Life, it too has cycles of prosperity and decline, requiring periodic human愿力 nurturing, the most suitable of which is knightly honor.

Thus the kingdom has always held firm, whether in the Knight Academy or Canon Law School alike. The enormous愿力 amassed in the War of Honor can only be absorbed in an extremely small portion by individuals, with the vast majority nourishing the Golden Tree, which then long protects Moncalleta.

As long as the Golden Tree exists, Moncalleta Kingdom will thrive unceasingly. Every king places the importance of the Golden Tree first. It is simple; just regularly replenish愿力. A mature model for願力 condensation has already formed.

Maintaining the purity of knightly spirit, hosting an event in Hedan can absorb massive愿力, which is why knightly spirit has remained largely unproblematic. Any king, regardless of their statecraft, only needs to uphold this tradition for success.

The existence of the Golden Tree is an absolute secret, yet traces are left behind in winds past. Some pinnacle Hidden Powers are aware. Numerous attempts to explore, seize, and destroy have emerged over the millennia, but these are mere mortal fantasies. Not considering the presence of the Earth Mother Goddess Court, this Fourth Era divine gift is naturally endowed with multifarious divine abilities; even entering it would be futile, as this realm belongs to the Golden Tree, governed by independently operating golden laws.

One of these laws is the elimination and prohibition of all negative Extraordinary Power, especially malice generated towards the Golden Tree itself. Even demigods would have their power eliminated. The Golden Tree's roots extend throughout all of Hedan; being a Fourth Era existence, no divine power can destroy it, creating a closed loop.

This is just one of its laws.

Those wishing to destroy the Golden Tree must first demolish the kingdom; those seeking to demolish the kingdom must destroy the Golden Tree first. Therefore, amidst the Dao Yuan Continent nations' turmoil, Moncalleta remains the most stable.

Ola the Eighteenth and Hokele, after chatting for a while, began walking back. At this moment, Estella, deeply attracted by the Golden Tree, finally awoke. Whenever she sees the Golden Tree, she becomes mesmerized. As a Blue Goddess's Favored, on the path of the Divine Favored, possessing the abundant Gifted Magic Ring within her, she almost couldn't resist approaching and touching it. But now she realized a serious problem; she didn't know how to leave.

At this time, Ola the Eighteenth had already acutely noticed someone trespassing, his expression grave yet not overly rushed, slowly approaching from where Estella hid.

"Come out!" Ola the Eighteenth said in a deep voice. In the Royal Palace, only three people knew of this place, only two were permitted entry. Kelly wouldn't come; though she knew, her status didn't grant entry. It's tradition: only one person didn't know but could enter.

Estella stuck out her tongue, hurriedly coming out to salute, "Father, brother..."

Clap~~~

A crisp slap landed heavily on Estella's face, directly interrupting her subsequent words. Ola the Eighteenth's eyes widened with fury, "Did I not strictly prohibit you from entering the inner vault?"

Estella held her cheek. Her father was always busy and strict since childhood, yet had never struck her. Hokele hastily blocked in front of Estella, "Father, sister knows she was wrong. Surely she entered accidentally; she didn't even know the method of access, perhaps it's the magic ring..."

"Shut up, immediately take her out, confine her for a month, forget everything seen today, reflect thoroughly, absolutely no next time!" Ola the Eighteenth's face showed unabashed anger, his sharp gaze seemingly piercing through Estella.

Hokele quickly led Estella away. The cavern had another exit, directly in the King's main hall.

Watching Hokele hurriedly taking the disoriented Estella away, in the vast cavern, only the lingering enraged silhouette of Ola the Eighteenth remained...

Estella didn't know how she returned to the palace. Her father often got angry but never like this time. Whatever Hokele said, she didn't hear; Hokele also didn't know how to comfort her.

"Don't wander around recently. I'll try to plead with mother to release you. That place concerns the kingdom's survival; not a word must be leaked outside, and don't go again." Hokele instructed, "Cough, Estella, father truly got angry this time. Don't cause trouble again, or you might remain unscathed, but father will definitely break my legs. I don't want to be a lame king."

Seeing Estella still very upset, Hokele also helplessly shrugged. Father was strict with all three of them. Estella had Mother's protection, which wasn't bad.

On the white bed, Estella hugged the fluffy Keli, with red-rimmed eyes. Keli was awakened, feeling Estella's sadness, tenderly curled into a ball with its fluffy tail gently stroking Estella.

It wasn't that the slap hurt much, but Estella felt, for the first time, that her father didn't like her...

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