The Witch Hunter System

Chapter 949: Talking to Emperor Carpus



"That depends on the attitude of you and your Divine Serpent Empire, Emperor Carpus. Are you blindly loyal to these Blue Skins?" Vaan coolly asked.

When Emperor Carpus heard this question, he smiled bitterly.

Up until now, he had never seen a single trace of the super civilization or its people. He had only derived some clues from the Black Serpent Clan, who his Evermore family had served for thousands of years.

Most of the Divine Serpent Empire's cultivation knowledge and technology was also taught by the Black Serpent Clan.

As such, the Evermore family and the Divine Serpent Empire were indebted to the Black Serpent Clan for the country's mighty development, allowing it to become one of the top powers in the world.

Considering the Black Serpent Clan seemed to be a servant clan of the super civilization, Emperor Carpus's gratitude and awe had also transferred over to it.

However, having seen the attitude of the blue-skinned celestial man for the first time, Emperor Carpus understood the super civilization would treat land-dwelling humans very differently.

The blue-skinned celestial man did not view the Holy Empress as another human, but as a precious resource he could just plunder. That was no way to treat another intelligent life, especially one that shared human origins.

As such, Emperor Carpus imagined the super civilization would treat land-dwellers even worse than the Great Devils if it suddenly decided to dominate the continent.

"I have to pick solely based on sentimental feelings and moral reasons; I would naturally choose the UN. The super civilization does seem kind to land-dwellers," Emperor Carpus first stated.

"However, I am a ruler of a large nation. My decision determines the fate of two hundred million lives. As such, I can choose sides based on my personal feelings but what benefits my empire and guarantees its survival."

"So, forgive me for being realistic, and let me ask you instead, Your Excellency - Can you win against this powerful super civilization, which had monopolized the world's spirit energy and existed for a long time?" Emperor Carpus asked seriously.

Vaan glanced at Emperor Carpus interestingly.n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

It was hard to like realistic people, but they couldn't be hated either. After all, it was fine to look down on other people's different ways of life, but it was wrong to deprive them of their basic right to live.

If the UN couldn't defeat the Celestial Kingdom, it had no reason to drag the Divine Serpent Empire down with it.

To be selfish was human nature.

Vaan understood that well. That was also why he did not mind realistic women. Countless witches offered him their bodies, and he would offer them breakthroughs in their cultivation. The pleasure derived from the experience was just a bonus.

Nevertheless, Vaan still clearly distinguished between women who were just transactional partners and lovers who were worthy of his emotional investment.

"Information on the Celestial Kingdom is limited, so I cannot guarantee that I can defeat the Celestials. As such, I will also not force you to choose a side," Vaan calmly stated before adding, "However, I do have to remind you."

"if you plan to sit on the fence and watch which side emerges victorious, don't complain that you can't enjoy the same benefits as others from joining the UN late once we win," Vaan reminded.

"I understand, Your Excellency. I have decided to abstain from choosing a side for now," Emperor Carpus ultimately said.

While it seemed like he had three choices-choosing one of the two sides or staying neutral- In truth, he only had two options.

If he stubbornly chose to side with the Celestial Kingdom, the prophecized overlord would likely destroy him and his empire first.

After all, his Divine Serpent Empire occupied a strategic point that could hinder the UN's movements in the war with the Celestial Kingdom. The prophecized overlord had no reason to ignore an existing threat in his neighborhood.

Nevertheless, Emperor Carpus couldn't choose to side with the UN right away, either, even if he wanted to.

The Divine Serpent Empire was deeply tied to the Black Serpent Clan. Its influence had stretched to every corner of his country. Countless people worshipped serpents as their guardians and deities.

If he suddenly voiced his opposition to the Celestial Kingdom, the Black Serpent Clan would likely turn on them. The chaos and confusion were hard to estimate and he did not dare to gamble on the extent of the damage it would cause.

As such, Emperor Carpus could only pick the safest option, even if it meant giving up potential benefits from joining the UN early.

"Are you sure?"

Vaan gave Emperor Carpus a mysterious smile, causing his heart to tremble with alarm.

The silent implication of Vaan's smile seemed to tell Emperor Carpus that he might have missed an important consideration in his thought process.

Emperor Carpus immediately hesitated and pondered more deeply.

However, Vaan wasn't so patient.

"Even if your Divine Serpent Empire wants to sit on the fence and watch, the Celestials might not be as reasonable as me. They might force your country to join them. The UN won't offer you help since you would have already chosen neutrality," Vaan mentioned.

"Furthermore, even if the Celestials didn't force your empire to join their side, do you think your country will be safe being in the middle of the conflict between the UN and the Celestial Kingdom?"

"The war between my UN and the Celestial Kingdom will lay waste to your land. Your buildings will fall, and your people will die. This is the true consequence of choosing a

conservative option," Vaan stated.

Emperor Carpus's face instantly paled, and a chill ran down his spine as he broke into cold sweats. Vaan's words were like a splash of cold water, waking him up.

"Do you still want to sit on the fence and watch, Emperor Carpus?"

"No, I change my mind! Please let my Divine Serpent Empire join your UN, Your Excellency!"

After seeing Emperor Carpus's change of heart, Vaan smiled with slyness.

If he could pull the Divine Serpent Kingdom to the UN's side with just the words from his mouth, why would he need to bother resorting to force with his fist?