themonasnovels Chapter 976: Possibilities
Chapter 976: Possibilities
chapter 976: possibilities
prince thomas stared at khan, but he didn't look back. khan didn't need eyes to check his uncle's response anyway and didn't feel like dealing with his worries now.
lieutenant dyester had a similar reaction. that was the first time he heard about khan's will. in retrospect, it made sense, but the lieutenant still didn't like how it sounded.
"of course, my prince," prince thomas quickly promised, earning himself a glare from lieutenant dyester.
prince thomas didn't address the glare, and khan also ignored it when it fell on him. the arrangements were finally done. it was only a matter of implementing them now.
"get to work," khan ordered. "call me when it's time for the conference."
khan departed without saluting prince thomas and lieutenant dyester. he reappeared in the corridor and randomly picked a direction. theoretically, he had nothing else to do, but spending time among people didn't feel right.
usually, khan would seize that chance to spend every available minute with monica, but his mind was a mess, and seeing her was bound to worsen his state.
moreover, khan wasn't sure he could express how he felt with words, not yet, at least. he had also seen what the other option involved. as much as he craved the pleasure of monica's company, he wasn't sure she could withstand his passion again so soon.
'there is another possibility,' khan realized. 'this war will inevitably create a rift between me and the global army, but i won't just abandon it. raymond might plan to use this to become my only connection to humankind.'
khan's organization was atypical but still featured many humans. he didn't have the best opinion about humankind, but most of his close allies belonged to that species. his emotional character prevented him from cutting ties with the global army since he didn't want his loved ones to have to decide between him and their birthplace.
noble families usually were exempt from that risk, but khan's faction was unique among them. he had appeased the excellencies with senerth, but the rift was still there, and the global army could exploit it. humankind could turn a deaf ear to any party connected to khan and still have access to the nognes, nobles, and other wealthy families.
actually, some wealthy families in khan's alliance would jump at the chance of ostracizing the descendants who had monopolized his support. it would be the perfect opportunity to reclaim political power and influence and would lead to isolating khan's organization.
'fucking raymond cobsend,' khan thought, his eyes opening and unleashing an uncommonly cold light. 'there's no planet i won't destroy to kill you.'
khan's current mental state only worsened the new issues. he was still getting accustomed to his changes and the transformations they brought to his mindset. even his relationship with monica was suffering, so raymond couldn't have had a worse time.
thinking about monica calmed down khan's darkest impulses, making room for some sadness. he honestly didn't know what was happening. his love was still there and was stronger than ever, but looking at her inevitably updated him on aspects he couldn't unsee.
it was strange. khan had never placed battle prowess and love in the same category but couldn't help but see monica as frail and weak. he also knew it wasn't her fault. khan had stepped on a superior level of existence, but the problem remained and went beyond living in a world only he could perceive. it seemed that issue had evolved with him, making him more aware of the increasingly vast gap with monica.
'love isn't en-,' khan absentmindedly recalled before forcefully interrupting his thoughts. 'no. stop it. trust her. deal with this and go back to her.'
khan closed his eyes again, pushing away the unsolvable noise. a bitter smile eventually broadened on his face. he felt glad he had solved the issue of his will. whatever happened, things would be fine for everyone who had chosen to follow him.