Chapter 816: Who Is Born Without Desires?
"Unfortunately, you failed. I didn’t flinch. This realization must be maddening, but at the same time, it’s almost... amusing. To you, I and others are merely pawns to be manipulated and used to spice up your dull life. Anyone who deviates from your expectations becomes an enigma, while those who conform to your whims grow tedious. When someone ceases to entertain you, their fate is sealed." Her voice remained calm and collected, unwavering as she continued to speak, her gaze sweeping across the room, daring anyone to react.
Shen Xian’s eyes widened in surprise. The two male concubines were left speechless, their faces frozen in shock as they ceased their harassment. The room fell silent, with everyone holding their breath as they watched the emperor’s reaction.
"Do you really have no desire?" Shen Xian still felt disbelief. No way, she wasn’t a saint, but even a saint had desire!
"I’m not immune to lust; it’s part of being human. However, that feeling dissipates instantly when I consider the hardships my partners and loved ones endure to protect me. Their dedication extinguishes any fleeting desire." She admitted her feelings unashamedly. Her serious tone and unwavering expression left no doubt as to her sincerity; the confession came easily and directly.
Everyone was still in a state of shock. They had never encountered anything like this before. They stared at her as if they wanted to poke a hole in her body.
"Failures!" Shen Xian’s eyes darkened. He raised his left index finger, his charming eyes holding a chill if one looked closely.
"Emperor!" The faces of the two male concubines turned pale as they knelt. They knew what their emperor meant by making his gesture. It seemed like they couldn’t escape cruel punishment today. They had failed. They clenched their fists tightly, their knuckles turning white as their eyes dulled.
They wanted to resist, but their lives were born to serve their emperor, the man whom they and every demon race admired. This cruel, heartless, and ruthless man had never shown sympathy to anyone.
Shen Xian played with his slender fingers nonchalantly as he sensed their despair. How could he have sympathy for anyone when he was cruel to himself? He was a demon emperor, a ruthless and heartless existence.