Starting from the Planetary Governor - Chapter 1025

Chapter 1016: About the ‘Artifact’

“You… haven’t changed at all.”

“You’ve aged a lot.”

“I heard that you are now called the ‘Regent’? Your ambition back then is finally not limited to when we were fooling around, but you have really become the regent of the entire empire? Who gave you this power?”

“I actually don’t want to be this so-called regent. If possible, I would rather return to my hometown. But now our new empire has a new warmaster who is in charge of the expedition to the dark side of the empire. He is not our brother, but has abilities that are no worse than ours.”

“I’ve met him, Martins is really good. But I have to correct you, the empire does not have the position of warmaster, and he is not one either. His official position is ‘Commander-in-Chief of the Imperial Dark Side Expedition’, not an imperial warmaster. Speaking of the so-called new empire, I want to see what’s new about it, and how it’s different from the Second Empire you created ten thousand years ago.”

“Come on, you talk as if you had no part in the absurd things back then, ‘Warmaster’.” Robert even stretched out the last two words.

The two men bickered fiercely, but Gu Hang, watching from behind, remained expressionless; his smile even deepened.

Perhaps this was just how they got along.

Gu Hang wouldn’t have minded watching the drama unfold for a while longer, but the two didn’t continue their argument, ending with Robert giving Leon a hug.

“It’s good to see you back, my brother.”

“Me too,”

Gu Hang said with a slight cough, a hint of regret. “Let’s get down to business. Your Highness the Lionheart, I noticed you’d like to ‘see’ what the so-called New Empire is all about. Let me introduce it to you…” He

had

already learned about the New Empire’s current state, its vision, the challenges it faced, and its general historical context over the past ten thousand years—all of this, either during the journey or when Leon was leading the rebellion.

But as Gu Hang briefed him, he listened patiently, silently, understanding everything.

The subject matter was the same, yet very different.

The events, the history, the context, the policies—all things Leon had heard and understood along the way.

However, what Gu Hang said this time was profound and profound, completely different from anything he had heard or seen.

Gu Hang’s discussion of the “New Empire” came from the perspective of the empire’s ruler and administrator, a vastly different perspective that delved deeper into its essence.

He detailed the New Empire’s current policies and the various trade-offs and considerations behind them.

From this perspective, decisions that Leon had previously dismissed as wrong, problematic, or irrational began to make sense.

While these strategies might have numerous problems and hidden dangers, they were necessary under objective circumstances, or perhaps the least costly compromise.

Leon had to admit that the so-called New Empire was doing quite well.

In fact, in some ways, the New Empire, while controlling only about half of the empire’s territory, held more promise than the moribund Old Empire before the Cataclysm.

But Leon, naturally suspicious, wouldn’t let go of his doubts so easily.

Even after waking up and the information he’d received from all sides reconciled, he instinctively remained skeptical.

The meeting didn’t last very long.

Even though Gu Hang, who had arrived here, was only an avatar, he couldn’t focus on this for too long, as it would interfere with his other work.

And Robert was even more so.

The Indomitable Crusade had been underway for quite some time. He was the Imperial Regent and the supreme commander of the Indomitable Crusade, overseeing the overall situation. Even the Empire’s Dark Side Warmaster, Martins, had to report to him on the Dark Side’s progress and status.

He was truly busy.

If it weren’t for the excitement of his brother’s return, and its crucial importance to the future of the empire, he wouldn’t have been able to spare such a long time to converse with Leon.

Leon understood their current situation.

He didn’t waste the time of the two before him, but he didn’t make up his mind immediately either.

While he certainly wanted to fight for the Imperium, his duty to the Emperor and humanity didn’t diminish after ten thousand years of slumber.

He would fight for the Imperium. As for whether it was this so-called “New Empire” for which he would fight, he had already formed a rough idea.

However, before making a decision, he needed to do one thing.

“I want to see the Emperor.”

…

For the Son of God to see the Emperor, there was no problem.

Though the Emperor had long since ascended, his Golden Throne remained at the very heart of the Imperial Palace on Terra. Though empty, the throne itself was the only way to contact the Emperor.

Though this connection was precarious and “religious,” it was more like divine revelation, requiring interpretation and understanding. In most cases, there was no response at all, or the response was completely incomprehensible…

But if one wanted an audience, this was the only way.

The specific kind of revelation, the kind of divine presence, depended on the Emperor and the individual’s understanding.

After a detailed discussion with Yan Xinzhen, the commander of the Imperial Guards, he came to the Golden Throne and knelt on one knee.

…

This audience with the Lionheart King lasted a day and a night.

After coming out, he remained silent and never talked about this audience with anyone.

His brother Robert had already left Holy Terra and returned to the front line through the Veil Spirit Gate.

However, the Imperial Guards guarding outside the throne hall told him that Gu Hang was waiting for him.

Returning to the conference room, he saw Gu Hang.

The moment he stepped into the conference room, Gu Hang’s somewhat dull face suddenly became lively.

Leon looked at Gu Hang with a complicated look.

He knew more information, and his attitude towards Gu Hang could no longer be the same as before.

After adjusting his mood, he asked directly: “Is there anything I can do for you in the new empire?”

Gu Hang said: “There is one thing indeed.”

“We discovered that the angels of death were gathering abnormally. We had been planning to solve this problem, but your appearance made it possible to find a better solution.”

“My descendants?”

“Yes, this matter has to be discussed a long time ago, but I think you know some details even better than me…”

“Let’s talk about the home planet of the angels of death, ‘Knight Star’, and the ‘artifact’ first.”

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The recent updates have been a bit lame, and I reflect…

It’s almost finished, with only the last plot left, and it’s a difficult ending.

(End of this chapter)