Chapter 593: The De Facto Ruler
Third Person’s POV
Having experienced enough of the world already, Ethan knew that groups who loudly proclaimed themselves to be the sole representatives of justice were often far more complicated than they appeared.
Based on Shixea’s words alone, he could already imagine how the Luminous Cradle Empire likely viewed mages possessing dark affinities.
They would almost certainly label them as carriers of corruption and servants of evil, regardless of their actual character.
The thought did not sit well with him.
But Shixea didn’t care about his thoughts and continued speaking as she wanted to be done with the target briefing and feared him interrupting her again and showing some other tantrums.
"Because of this prolonged conflict, the Ice Emperor has remained absent from the Ice Emperor City for extended periods.
The Chief Priest and even the Ice Emperor’s sister, who are the two most powerful existences of the Ice Emperor City after him, frequently accompany him as well, since the war constantly requires powerful fighters and capable leaders."
Her gaze sharpened slightly.
"As a result, the Ice Emperor’s grandnephew has effectively become the de facto ruler of the city during their absence.
While he officially holds only two official titles, those titles grant him enormous influence."
She leaned back slightly before finishing.