What he did remember was growing up as a perfectly ordinary boy from China.
Sure, a lot of that was fuzzy too, but he still remembered enough to know—this place wasn't his home.
Which brings us to now.
"I'm going to live as the new Li Shen from here on out. Nice to meet you."
Sitting formally on top of a massive, king-sized canopy bed, Li Shen bowed his head deeply.
He made sure to turn toward the side of the bed, where the man who had always been by his side—no matter when he fell asleep or woke up—was sitting.
That handsome man with long blond hair and deep violet eyes.
Li Shen had half-joked to himself that maybe the man was just really bored or had too much free time. But no.
It's turns out, this stunning man was none other than the Emperor of the Goa'uld Empire—one of the most powerful nations on the entire Virellia Continent, one of the three continents in this world.
Wow—what a shocker!
One moment he was just a guy and now here he was, being personally looked after by the highest authority in the entire country!
Li Shen's brain had completely overheated from trying to process it all and at this point, the only thing left to do was laugh.
Hahahahaha!!!
Even as he piled escape on top of more emotional escape and denial, after about two days of having the Emperor himself calmly explain everything about him, Li Shen started to come to terms with it—at least a little bit. Just a little!
Yes, now he had to think about his future—what people called deciding one's path in life.
Whoever that dangerous sorcerer "Prince of Darkness" or "Dominator of Arcane Magic" was supposed to be—it wasn't him!
Absolutely not!! Therefore, it was time to start fresh and figure out a new way to live!
And so, having made up his mind to part ways with the past, Li Shen decided to officially declare it to His Majesty the Emperor.
Also, if he could maybe get a little support while he was at it—well, why not?
That's how, when Li Shen woke up at high noon with the sun shining at its peak, and his body feeling a lot less painful than before, the first thing he did was ask the Emperor if he might be willing to help him figure things out.
The Emperor replied with his usual calm warmth:l, "…I see. Then I shall take full responsibility for you, Li Shen. What is it you wish to do? Where would you like to go?
I cannot return you to your original world—but anything else, anything you desire, I will give my all to make it happen."
The Emperor's violet amethyst eyes held a kind of sweet warmth, like honey that was slowly melting. His gentle smile only made his beautiful features even more breathtaking.
Li Shen's heart beat faster just from looking at him—even though he was a man himself. He quickly looked away, trying to avoid blushing, and finally asked the question that had been bothering him from the start.