THE KING OF THE UNIVERSE 134 Arjun's Dilemma

Jimmy said, " If that's the case, then Arjun was not in the Weissan City for 10 years. You are saying that woman Nege left the throne of Star Moon Empire 10 years ago. Lord Sitaram didn't accept to ascend the throne. Then that means the throne was empty for 10 years. Who took care of the things in the Royal Capital?"

Manager said, " Lord Sitaram had a loyal subordinate in the Royal Capital. When people raised this issue in front of Lord Sitaram, Lord Sitaram made that loyal subordinate the temporary emperor. That person is looking after the things in the Royal Capital until Lord Arjun's return. That's how it is."

Jimmy nodded his head.

Jimmy said, " Whatever. I ask you not to send anyone into The Maze Palace anymore. They will die for sure. There is something more to the maze than we expect."

Manager asked in surprise, " What do you mean?"

Jimmy replied, " Don't you think it is unusual for a construct to have the power level of 9 - Grandstar Realm cultivator?"

Manager said, " Of Course it is unbelievable."

Jimmy said, " We felt it too. Later we learned from those Constructs that the Maze Palace was created by G.o.ds."

Manager asked in doubt, " By G.o.ds you mean..?"

Jimmy said, " The real G.o.ds. The G.o.ds from the upper realm."

"WHAT??" , Shouted the Manager in disbelief.

Jimmy said, " As for the accurate details, those constructs were forbidden by those G.o.ds from revealing it. So we couldn't get any other valuable information from them."

Manager asked, " But why would the G.o.ds descend to our world and create this Maze Palace."

Jimmy said, " Those Constructs said that those G.o.ds left some kind of legacy behind it. And the only way to get it is by clearing all 14 doors."

Manager didn't say anything. A legacy from the G.o.ds from the upper realm means, it's something no one can imagine. Manager was totally stunned from this information.

Jimmy said, " I don't know how much priority you put in the maze so far. But now you know. You know just how important the Maze palace is. A small advice from us. Don't underestimate the maze. It's much more complicated than you could imagine. I doubt even the 5 Star Adventurer could clear it. So be careful."

Manager said, " Yes. I think so too."

Jimmy nodded his head. He said after a moment of silence,

" Alright! We will leave. We will come back when we decided to enter the maze palace next time."

Manager said, " Wait. Please take your prize money."

Jimmy asked, " For what?"

Manager said, " For your contribution in clearing the maze. You also brought some new and valuable information on it."

Jimmy shook his head and said, " No. We only cleared four doors. We didn't clear the maze palace completely. We don't need any money."

" But...." ,Manager said in an attempt to convince them. But Jimmy said while interfering,

" No means no. It's not that we are trying to disrespect you. But we don't want to accept any rewards for the half done job. Our pride won't allow it."

Manager was shocked when he heard the reason. Others might find it a silly reason, but as an experienced adventurer, Manager knows what Jimmy's statement means. These are the kind of answers Manager often receive from the high quality adventurers. Hence, he didn't tried to force them anymore.

He said, " I understand. I will respect your wish."

Jimmy smiled and said, " Thank you. I think it's time for us to leave. Farewell."

Manager said with a gentle smile, " Farewell, honoured guests. Have a nice day."

Jimmy said, " Thank you."

Jimmy and d.i.c.k got up and walked out of the room. Later they walked out of the Adventure's a.s.sociation under everyone's envious gaze. Later they found an isolated place and changed back to their normal appearance.

Rick said, " What is your decision, boss? Are you planning to ascend the throne?"

Arjun shook his head and said, " I don't know. This is a very sensitive matter. I need to give it a proper thought before making a decision."

Rick asked, " Why? What's bothering you?"

Arjun said, " First of all, we need to fight against the dragons. We don't know whether we will come back alive or not. Let's say, we won the war and we came back alive from the war. Then we have to ascend and go to the G.o.d Realm. We have lot of work to do once we go to the G.o.d Realm. We have to stay in the G.o.d Realm for who knows how many billions of years. We don't even know whether we will stay alive up there for all those billions of years. In all these circ.u.mstances, what value we could hold for the empire in the Life Realm?"

Rick said, " But you are hesitating. That means you also have the feeling to take back the empire. What is the reason for that?"

Arjun said, " We already knew that the emperors back then have created a giant war for Eric Dawson. Because he could use the Inner Will just like us. At one particular point of time the world will know that even I could use the Inner Will too. That means the war is imminent for us. I was thinking that if the world learns that the emperor of Star Moon Empire himself is an Inner Will user, then all other emperors will shut their mouths and won't be having any ideas for War. That's why I want to ascend the throne."

Rick who listened to it felt logical. So he didn't say anything.

Arjun took a deep breath and said, " Whatever. We will discuss it with grandfather once we go back to our home. You go and bring Jason and Jessica. People will recognise me if I go with you."

Rick said yes and left to get Jason and Jessica. Later all four of them got united and started to go back to their Mansion.

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Sitaram's Mansion was totally busy. They are busy in arranging the welcome banquet for Arjun and Rick's return. Arjun already informed Logan of their arrival to Weissan City through mental connection. He said that they are going to wrap up things in the Adventures a.s.sociation and then come back.

Gutherson said, " D*mn it! How long would they take to come from the Adventures a.s.sociation. They are coming back after 10 years. They should show some eagerness."

Sitaram said, " Calm down! They might have came out of the a.s.sociation by now. They might be on their way. You waited for 10 years for them to come out. You waited for 10 days them to arrive at the Weissan City. Can't you wait for a little bit longer for them to come home. Have a little patience."

At that time a voice came from the entrance, " I think there is no need for you to wait anymore."

Sitaram and Gutherson got up and looked towards the source of the voice. They saw two familiar faces. Sitaram and Gutherson smiled from the bottom of their hearts.

Arjun said, " Long time no see, Grandfather!"