In the Name of Empress-Chapter 637 - 366: Sin Separation Technique

At a time when Roland was extremely worried about Raikkonen and even considered sending an envoy to Adina to inquire about the latest developments, this former paparazzi journalist of The Sun returned.

He brought back some astonishing news.

The first piece made Roland momentarily stunned, but he quickly felt relieved.

Catherine was taken away by the Sea Emperor Hall, but it was not by force; rather, it was completely voluntary.

Raikkonen met with Catherine, and her mental state was good, appearing to hold a significant status within the Sea Emperor Hall.

She was vague about her official title and role, merely entrusting Raikkonen with a handwritten letter.

Roland opened the envelope and saw Catherine's explanation.

The Sea Emperor Hall is comprised of the Sea Emperor's loyal subordinates, with loyalty and strength unmatched beneath the sea; no one can refuse them, and Catherine was no exception.

The two sides reached a secret agreement, with Catherine promising to give up competing for the land. Toward the end of her letter, she expressed her apologies to Roland.

"A new era belonging to the ocean is about to unfold, and I am a daughter of the sea."

Following this sentence, she passionately invited Roland to visit the Sea Emperor Hall when the time is right.

Of course, this could merely be a polite gesture; at least Roland currently has no intention of doing so.

The insinuation in Catherine's letter was very clear: she was chosen by the Sea Emperor Hall to become the successor of the Sea Emperor, the future ruler of the ocean.

This temptation indeed surpassed the development of colonies in the southern part of the New Continent.

Going ashore is for a better tomorrow, but if what is needed is already present at the seabed, there's no need to insist on going ashore.

Roland put away the letter and said with a smile, "Since my friend has a better choice, I should wish her well."

In truth, he was somewhat saddened inside.

Catherine's identity is special; she is a member of the Celestial Eye Clan, not part of the Original God Ocean Wisdom Race, and was forced into the sea during the God Demon Era.

Their venture into the sea even preceded that of the Sea Demon People.

These sea-going groups share the same obsession: the return to the land.

This is also why Roland valued Catherine and Adina, yet was unwilling to collaborate with other Ocean Generals.

The Celestial Eye Clan and Sea Demon People are humans who went into the sea, whereas other intelligent oceanic beings are seafood.

They are an important link for Roland to venture into the ocean, yet both allies appear unstable.

If not for the former Emperor Edward, they would likely have no connection to Adina. But precisely because of his existence, Adina's child naturally holds an inherent claim to the Sussex Imperial Family.

If Sif were to die, Edward could rightfully reclaim the throne, and his child with Adina could become the new Crown Prince.

This would completely collapse Roland's entire arrangement.

Hence, Sif must not venture into the sea, nor can Roland easily go to the sea, as he is Sif's greatest vulnerability.

If he were detained and kidnapped, with Adina using him as leverage to make Sif abdicate, she would undoubtedly relinquish the crown immediately.

Thinking of this, Roland, besides feeling relieved, also felt a bit sentimental.

Everyone has their own aspirations and cannot be forced; since Catherine was fine, it was all good—only their plans for the New Continent and ocean needed to be reorganized.

The second piece of intelligence Raikkonen brought back further prompted deep thought in Roland.

Adina seems to be pregnant again.

This indicates that the gap between Sea Demon People and humans is minimal, even devoid of reproductive isolation.

This was also a piece of news alarming to Roland.

Humans who entered the sea evolved into Celestial Eye Clan and Sea Demon People, among other groups, whose numbers aren't large and whose adaptability ashore varies greatly. Yet, their intelligence and strength are not to be underestimated.

They indeed have the capability to land but have long remained dormant under the sea, leading to a mistaken stereotype among humans regarding oceanic humans, assuming they have become accustomed to ocean life and are reluctant to go ashore.

However, the truth is just the opposite.

Data collected by Raikkonen shows that at least seventy percent of young people are eager for the land, while older and middle-aged individuals are generally less interested in going ashore.

Roland was somewhat surprised. Would the young, who have never seen land, yearn for it so much?

He was slightly stunned but soon started laughing.

While the young under the sea haven't seen the land, the elders haven't either. It's quite normal for young people, full of vitality, to want to explore.

Only a few Celestial Eye People and Sea Demon People have seen the land. Among them, some nobles even own their own houses by the seaside.

Coastal areas are their main residential areas when they come ashore.

In the moist coastal regions, living conditions are far better than those under the sea.

Why wouldn't they strive to land? Yet, they held back.

Roland had speculated many times that there was certainly some force restraining them.

Now he knew, it was the Sea Emperor, or rather, the current Sea Emperor Hall.

The Sea Emperor has fallen so long ago, spanning back five eras. No matter how powerful he was back then, he is just a legend now.

A once-mighty dead person cannot restrain anyone, unless the Sea Emperor Hall can demonstrate overwhelming strength that convinces everyone.

Roland grew a bit more curious about this powerful existence that has never appeared.

The language of the Deep Sea Giant Demon must be related to the Sea Emperor Hall, though it's unknown if they plan to resurrect the long-fallen Sea Emperor.

A super-powerful entity like the Sea Emperor, who already possessed the ability for Ascension to Divinity, even in demise, his body would not decompose under bacteria and ants.

Their robust corpse is harder for these small creatures to nibble than stone.

No matter how long it's stored, the Sea Emperor's body remains intact.

As long as the Sea Emperor's remains are present, the Sea Emperor Hall has the incentive to resurrect him.

The information Raikkonen brought back is extremely valuable, and considering the great risk he took, Roland naturally provided a reward commensurate with the merit.