Summoners War: Only I Summoned Divine Beasts

"What a greedy question."

The emperor contemplated for a moment before shaking his head. "Although this is a good opportunity to get information from you, I believe you should change your question.

"Even if I'm going to give you that question, it will be better for you to get the information directly from that person."

"!!!" Nathan raised his eyebrows as if he didn't expect the emperor to reject this question. Nathan recalled again. This might be the reason he was known as the emperor who ruled with reward and punishment.

What was required to enforce that rule was integrity. The emperor planned to uphold that integrity even though the opportunity was right before him.

Nathan asked, "Then, who is that person?"

"Grand Duke Johnson. His family was destroyed during that retaliation. His wife was murdered, his kids were dismembered, and their bodies were hung in front of the city.

"His hatred of the Death Society was the strongest among our people."

"…" Nathan fell silent. That kind of brutality matched what Evelyn had described in the bloody banquet. They were indeed the same person. Since the other party was going to introduce them to this person, they might get some important information.

"Then, it's my turn again. May I know your continent's situation?"

Nathan thought for a moment. Even if they knew about it, they wouldn't be able to invade. Besides, he would grow stronger in the future, so stopping them by himself might be possible.

So, there should be no harm in telling them this information. Besides, the information about other continents would also be reported to the Azilia Kingdom and spread to all kingdoms.

'My information might cause another war between humans… This reminds me of how ugly humans are. When the common enemy is gone, they will search for something more. But keeping the black cell alive is a problem, so I don't know which one is right or wrong at this point.

'Either way, even if I don't give him this information, these people are the first ones to know about four continents, so I guess it's fine to tell them about it…'

Nathan had made his decision. "The aliens are increasing day by day. Thanks to the cloud-repelling device, the economy has been restored to a certain extent.

"Although the people are still having a hard time, their condition will improve gradually. Not many people have died anyway, maybe like around 10% of the total population, at most 20%.

"I believe we have handled the situation fairly well."

The emperor was stunned. 10% of their total population? That was an incredible achievement.

Even their dynasty had lost close to half of its total population. At this rate, they would be left with 30%, if not less. As a result, they had to shrink their territory significantly and formed a fortress that focused all the survivors in a single area.

"Fairly well is an understatement." The emperor shook his head. "As expected of someone who can invent such a thing."

"I don't do much. It's thanks to all the hardworking craftsmen and other people who are willing to work tirelessly to prevent more casualties." Nathan waved his hand.

"You are too modest."

"Not at all." Nathan chose to raise a question instead. "In that case, can I ask you why you wish to talk to me? After knowing I'm from another continent, shouldn't you be more vigilant? It just… doesn't make sense…"

"Hahahaha. Doesn't make sense, huh? I guess you are correct. If I tell you, you need to bring this answer to your grave, you know?"

"There's no reason for me to tell other people on this continent about the answer."

"That's also true." The emperor chuckled before turning solemn. He extended his hand to his second wife. "She is my second wife, but the truth is…"

He gently took off her blindfold, revealing her true face.

In that instant, Nathan and Evelyn widened their eyes. The emperor's and the woman's faces looked the same.

"Twins?"

"No, she's not my twin." The emperor shook his head. "As an emperor, I have experienced a fair share of danger.

"That's why I needed to have a body double during my younger days. However, because both of us survive, and if she continues living normally, it will cause a lot of problems."

"That… might be true." Nathan could imagine the trouble it would cause to have the emperor look-alike living among the populace. And more importantly, she was a woman. 'I did see some news about a soccer player look-alike sleeping with a lot of women before they realized he was fake… And this time, it's not just some idol, it's a freaking emperor.'

"As a result, I married her, both to protect me and her. At that time, a man, who became the figure that managed to stop the dynasty from collapsing due to this disaster, came to us.

"He told us it was an ability too strong for just one of us. It might be because of our faces or our fate, he sacrificed his own life, giving us an ability.

"Because of his sacrifice, my eyes are now able to see through everything. Whether it's your illusion, that three-legged crow in the sky, or even the hidden fox woman.

"Meanwhile, she is able to see destinies."

"!!!" Nathan was in utter shock. Imparting an ability? Was there a human so strong that they could impart this godlike ability?

When Nathan turned around, Mae shook her head. It was not possible.

"Master… Those eyes… they might be similar to innate abilities!"

"So, it's called innate abilities?" The emperor heard what she said. "Our people call this Heavenly Ability. It's like an ability granted by the heavens because it usually comes from the people who are about to die or people who are born."

"People who are about to die?" Nathan was amused. This was something he had never heard before. Could a human grant another their unique ability?

"That's right. Those who are born with a heavenly ability are known as the heavens' favored children. However, some heroes are blessed with heaven's favors after doing a good thing, allowing them to grant this heavenly ability when they're about to die."