Walk alone in the abyss

"Oh! Where is my hero knight?"

The three-dimensional projection of the old emperor, with a few suspended projection balls, shuttled through the bedrooms of Yang Ming and Daphne, and the maids and machine guards bowed their heads or knelt on one knee.

The old emperor was obviously well-dressed today, wearing a purple robe, azure blue lining, and a top hat inlaid with golden patterns and several types of dangerous precious metals on his head.

Yang Ming has 'woke up' at this moment, lying on the bed with a pale face.

"His Majesty……"

He shouted hoarsely, trying to struggle to sit up, but was 'pressed' hypocritically by the projection of the old emperor.

The surrounding projection balls began to capture pictures quickly.

"Handon, you don't need to salute."

The old emperor used his most gentle tone, and said to Yang Ming:

"You are the hero who saved the empire's hundreds of billions of people, and the greatest hero of the empire. When I learned that your body fell into pain because of fighting against the great queen, I was suffering from the bottom of my heart all the time.

"How are you?"

"Your Majesty, I'm fine now." Yang Ming sighed weakly, "Maybe there is some loss in combat strength, after my body recovers, the energy it can carry will be reduced by 5% to 10%. "

"You are still invincible, Hanton."

The old emperor said in a warm voice, with a bit of emotion in his eyes, and a little joy that didn't look fake.

"It would be great if you are fine," the old emperor changed his subject, "What reward do you want? Hanton? I can satisfy you, and we are broadcasting live nationwide. My promise to you is absolutely not Fail."

Yang Ming: ...

This old man is also quite treacherous.

Saying 'It's live broadcasting', and then actively asking him what he wants, directly set up Boss Yang.

If Yang Ming took into account his "heroic" persona and talked about power and wealth at this moment, it would easily make the people who are "strict to others and lenient to themselves" feel disgusted.

Fortunately, Boss Yang is no longer a simple young man on the Kigrove scientific research ship.

Yang Ming coughed twice weakly at first, then sighed slowly, and said in a low voice:

"Your Majesty, if I refuse your reward, it would be disrespectful to you.

"But I really don't need anything.

"For the world of this dimension, I have completed my mission as a transformed body of an ancient god, and my only wish is that the empire treat my hometown well.

"During the confrontation with the Grand Queen, I saw a whole new world...although I paid a very high price for it.

"Your Majesty, what I need to do now is to heal my injuries, wait for the time to come, and constantly improve myself. Then, I want to take the genes and honor of our Shermans and go to the high-dimensional world for a while , learn from the high-dimensional civilization to understand the true meaning of life and the mysteries of time and space, continue to fight against the evil Zerg there, and will represent the great Sherman Empire and you to conquer more high-dimensional Zerg.”

The old emperor looked slightly touched.

He stared at Yang Ming, his eyes were complicated and emotional.

Apparently, the old emperor's "speaking skills reserve" does not have content to deal with the current topic.

But fortunately, although the old emperor is old, he has not yet reached the level of performing trousers, coughing, and hip pulling.

He said with emotion:

"Handon, the area you are involved in is already an area that the empire has never touched. I am really proud of you, and also feel that the high-dimensional civilization can always trust the empire and let the imperial soldiers become their fighters. Heartfelt happiness.

"But those are two different things.

"Before you entered the high-dimensional world, you were still a subject, soldier, subject, and nobleman of the Sherman Empire. You should be rewarded and fully supported by the empire.

"Wherever you go in the future, the people there should pave the way for you with flowers, welcome you with cheers, and express the highest respect to you with their respectful eyes and complicated etiquette.

"It's not about power, it's not about wealth.

"This is the respect you deserve."

Yang Ming clicked his tongue softly in his heart, this old emperor really has skills.

This is, you want to send him away with a little 'guard of honor'?

"His Majesty……"

Yang Ming said seriously: "I don't want to be special, and I don't want to be separated from the people. My roots are in the Sherman Empire. If I really do what you said, it will definitely make me extremely uncomfortable."

"Oh, Hanton, tell me," the old emperor said with a smile.

His patience was clearly running out.

"What kind of reward do you want?"

"Your Majesty, I don't want a reward."

Yang Ming said seriously:

"If Your Majesty insists on giving me a reward, then please set up two virtual tombstones, one with the names of all the victims of natural disasters, and one with the names of the imperial soldiers who died heroically in the fight against the bug swarm.

"Perhaps, I am more conspicuous among them, because I have gained more power.

"But in fact, I am the same as them."

The old emperor nodded with a smile: "Our thoughts coincide with each other. These two monuments are already under construction. I named them. One is sigh and the other is admiration."

"Then I have nothing else to ask for." Yang Ming closed his eyes and gasped weakly, "Your Majesty, thank you for your kindness."

Daphne, who was standing behind the screen, thought carefully.

This confrontation between two old foxes, one old and one young, benefited her a lot.

The old emperor continued to laugh and said:

"Even if you continue to decline, Hanton, the empire must show enough to express the gratitude of the people to you.

"We are a political system based on every citizen. The reason why we maintain the imperial system is to allow the entire system and such a large territory to operate efficiently. This insect swarm is also a test of the major political systems in the galaxy. We are subject to The least degree of disaster is also the most efficient disaster relief after an insect infestation. This is our superiority.

"But the basis of all this is that we must be absolutely fair.

"If the reward for you is light and thin, the people will not agree, and I will not agree!

"By the way, Hanton, when I connected with you, the military department was discussing setting up an honorary commander for you..."

Yang Ming opened his eyes, his expression was a little excited: "This will not work, Your Majesty, this will absolutely not work."

"Oh? Why not?"

The old emperor looked innocent: "I don't know much about military affairs, are there any rules and restrictions?"

"Yes, Your Majesty," Yang Ming said solemnly, "There has never been such a young commander in the Imperial Army, even if it is an honorary commander, it has broken the rules that have lasted for tens of thousands of years."

The old emperor said with a smile: "Aren't rules meant to be broken? Renewal is also very important."

Yang Ming continued:

"Your Majesty, you are right, but the Imperial Army is related to all aspects of the army. The commander must not only have merit, but must also have the ability to command thousands of ships, have various outstanding qualities, and most importantly, the precipitation of time.

"If I break this rule, it will affect the military in every way.

"Army, national defense, ships, and soldiers are the foundation of civilization standing in the galaxy, and there must be no chaos on this point.

"To be realistic, I don't know how to command. Your Majesty, I am just a vanguard, and I am willing to continue to be a vanguard."

"That's it," the old emperor nodded, "What you said really needs to be considered, but your military achievements must be commended, maybe I can ask them to draw up a promotion plan, for example, immediately promote you to lieutenant general, and After arriving at a certain point in the future, what do you think of being promoted to general and marshal?"

Yang Ming smiled and shook his head, looking at the emperor as if he was looking at the old man next door: "It's up to you to decide everything, but it's really not suitable for me to be promoted too quickly."

"It's just your military exploits, Hunton."

The old emperor was also a little tired.

How to reward Yang Ming is related to all aspects, but for him, this is a good opportunity.

Before and during the bug swarm, it has nothing to do with him as the emperor. If you don't brush your face now, how will the history books be written in the future? Just to write 'the swarm of insects occurred during the reign of a certain emperor'?

He has to play a pivotal role and impress the public.

Therefore, the old emperor continued to be patient and said gently:

"Handon, don't refuse now. I have already decided that I will grant you the title of Grand Duke of the Empire."

Boss Yang looked puzzled: "Your Majesty, this..."

"Hey, I can't refuse."

The old emperor said softly:

"The achievements you have made for the empire, even if you are given the title, it is not an exaggeration, but there is no such precedent in the empire, and the voices inside the elders' house are also very fierce.

"The national policy of the empire is to reduce and control the number of nobles, so as to prevent the nobles from oppressing ordinary people.

"So, with me as the emperor, the highest title that can be given to you is the Grand Duke of the Empire. You can surpass ordinary dukes, regardless of hereditary or reputation, and have the right to control the nobles of the empire.

"Whenever you go to the high-dimensional world, it doesn't matter, your wish and your concern will be the wish and concern of the empire from now on.

"Besides, Hanton, the Religion of the Empire will also grant you the honor of 'Glory Bishop'..."

The old emperor talked about it eloquently, while Yang Ming listened with 'moved eyes'.

Boss Yang certainly knew that the old emperor's words had to be analyzed from another angle.

The so-called superiority over ordinary dukes refers to princes, princes, and princesses with the surname lower than Sherman;

There is no distinction between hereditary and reputation, in fact it cannot be hereditary, it is just a special title for Yang Ming;

It is more like a joke to have the right to control the imperial nobles. Yang Ming could have dealt with any imperial nobles other than the Sherman family, both openly and secretly.

However, Yang Ming thought about it again, what he got was enough.

The youngest lieutenant general in the history of the empire, he is not an honorary title, but a lieutenant general who truly has the command of the army. His status is equal to that of Thomas before he was promoted.

The only grand duke in the empire at this stage, and the non-imperial nobles of the empire, will take the initiative to salute when they see him.

And, this 'Bishop of Glory'.

The religion of imperial development is Li's nest.

This reward was the most inconspicuous in the list given by the emperor, but Yang Ming cared most about it.

Yang Ming declined a few words appropriately, and then borrowed the donkey from the slope to express his gratitude and satisfaction to His Majesty's reward.

This drama for the people and nobles finally came to an end.

A reminder came from the old emperor: "Your Majesty, the live broadcast has been suspended."

The old guy's face collapsed in an instant, and he frowned at Yang Ming: "Handun, are you really hurt?"

"Cough, cough, cough," Yang Ming smiled wryly, "Your Majesty, the Posuo who fought with me are all dead."

"Oh fine."

His Majesty the Emperor showed regret, and patted Yang Ming's arm with the projector: "Well done, my knight commander."

Yang Ming continued to remain weak: "Your Majesty, are there many people maliciously slandering me in your ears?"

"They are jealous of you and afraid of you," the emperor said with a smile, "You have absolute crushing personal combat power and unrivaled prestige. This prestige connects the people of the empire, the army, and even the little nobles. , it seems more appropriate for you to be the emperor."

"His Majesty!"

Yang Ming struggled to sit up: "You!"

"Hey, just kidding with you, don't be nervous."

The emperor sighed, as if lost in thought, and suddenly asked: "Handon, how much do you know about the Empire's total defense system?"

"Just know a little bit, not a lot."

"Then what do you know about my ancestor, Levi Sherman?"

Teacher Yang Ming explained: "It is limited to the history books of the empire, and the "Biography of the Emperor", Your Majesty."

"Oh fine."

The old emperor pondered a few times, as if he was thinking about a certain problem.

Yang Ming asked: "Your Majesty, what's wrong?"

"I'm thinking about how to restrain the Imperial Guard system," the old emperor said indifferently. "According to the secret information I got, this system is already showing signs of getting out of control. We can't let her mess around. Once the Imperial Guard system gets out of control, it will It will be an extremely vicious event far higher than the harm of this insect swarm, and the second day's disaster has just passed, and you don't want the third natural disaster to come right away?"

Yang Ming was surprised and said, "You mean, the imperial guard system may become the third natural disaster?"

"Yes, Hunton, it's quite possible."

The old emperor nodded calmly, and said:

"However, this matter is very complicated, and it cannot be explained clearly in a few words, but fortunately, we already have a candidate, Emperor Guard System 2.0, and you, an ancient god warrior whose conventional combat power cannot match.

"Henten, what do you think will happen if I ask Emperor Wei 2 to replace Emperor Wei 1?"

Yang Ming: ...

feel?

Can this matter be concluded simply by intuition?

Yang Ming really thought just now that the empire had seen through Li's plan and found out that Li was quietly breaking free from the restraints. ——This information was provided by the three old men in the omnic Twilight.

However, Yang Ming has figured it out now.

The old emperor was humiliated one after another in Li's side, and now he can't bear it anymore.

For a long time, the praise of the maids and ministers around him, as well as the adjectives of "great", "wise", and "big stupid", made the old emperor get used to the sense of superiority at the top of the galaxy.

For the old emperor, this attack by the emperor star not only greatly damaged his self-esteem, but also directly denied his control over the empire.

If it is the reason who is completely enslaved by Levi Sherman, what measures will be taken to deal with this situation?

There may be a fake cockpit in the Emperor Star Mecha, allowing the current emperor to stay in it and get a sense of participation in some historical events.

Riley didn't do that.

This made Yang Ming seriously suspect that the reason was to deliberately provoke and ridicule the old man.

"Your Majesty," Yang Ming said, "This plan is a bit risky, but it's not impossible to try."

"Right?"

The old emperor smiled and said, "It would be great if you could support me, Hanton. The only force I can trust and rely on now is you, and your strength is far beyond that of a battle group."

Yang Ming immediately stated: "If it's for your sake, I'm willing to use all my strength, like sniping the queen, to complete the task you gave me."

"Very good," said the old emperor, "heal your wounds first, and those rewards and promotions will be settled soon. I will send two finance ministers over later. Whatever your territory wants, feel free to ask them."

Yang Ming's thoughts suddenly changed.

"Your Majesty, I have one more thing to tell you."

"Just say it."

"The Faya people also gave me a mission, asking me to find a human being," Yang Ming said, "After I recover from my injuries, I will go on a long trip, you see..."

"What did the Fayas tell you?"

"Yes, Your Majesty."

"You can do this first, set off as soon as possible, and let the military mobilize if you need ships," the old emperor said with a smile, "I'm also curious about the Faya civilization, of course, let me try to carry out ninety-nine percent I still don't have the courage to experiment with the transformation of mortality."

Yang Ming smiled and nodded.

The old emperor got up and waved his hand, and the projection was turned off at the other end.

Yang Ming and Daphne looked at each other, and they both breathed a sigh of relief at the same time.

Daphne asked, "How do you feel?"

"Tired," Yang Ming winked, and couldn't help yawning, "Your father is very dissatisfied with the Imperial Guard system, you need to be vigilant about this."

"Why?"

"He can't play against Emperor Wei."

"Uh," Daphne was a little confused.

Yang Ming lay there and sorted out his thoughts.

The titles of military rank, knighthood, and the title of Bishop of Glory have all been obtained in this wave, and Saka can also get a lot of resources;

More importantly, with the public, his basic reputation is not at risk of being damaged.

Well, that's enough, this is already the 'limit' benefit that can be obtained at present.

next...

Half a month later, the Sherman Empire sent a formal diplomatic letter to the fifth most powerful country in the Milky Way, the Yada Democratic Republic. The Grand Duke of the Empire, White Specter Hanton, will officially visit the country.

A formation composed of hundreds of ships left the Saka extraterrestrial space port in a mighty way, and completed a synchronous transition in the gravitational balance area.

Forerunner No. 5, it's time to show Lushan's true colors.

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(PS: Post it first and run it later. I’ll say it at night! In fact, it’s the stamina of writing Hera’s story that has emerged, which makes my mind full of this girl. Seriously Calvin, I can only stay up late and wait for inspiration.)