Chapter 1776: maternal
Time spent with children is always happy and fleeting.
Soon Zhao Chen and the others would be leaving to attend to important matters.
The three children were all very sensible; none of them cried or made a fuss when they left.
He even told Zhao Chen and the others to make sure their parents got some rest, assuring them they would take good care of themselves.
Faced with such a sensible child.
Zhao Chen didn't dare linger here for even a moment longer.
He worried that if he stayed any longer, he might not want to leave.
On the shuttle.
Zhao Chen looked at the three tiny figures on the beach.
My heart was filled with mixed feelings.
"It's alright, we'll wait until we drive out the conqueror civilization."
Once we reclaim the original Devouring Civilization universe, things will be much easier for us.
"Then I can be by the children's side." Lilith comforted Zhao Chen, noticing his somewhat downcast expression.
Zhao Chen nodded silently. He knew that Lilith's words were just self-comfort.
One year ago, two years ago, three years ago.
He had thought about this countless times.
Once you've done all that, you can finally get some rest and spend time with your child.
But time passed year after year.
The child has grown so much now.
Zhao Chen was really scared; he was afraid that if he turned around again, his child would already be a grown man.
And the time I spend with them is very short.
And seeing their sensible expressions every time they parted made Zhao Chen feel even more heartbroken.
He even wished that the children could hold his hand, crying and making a fuss, perhaps that would make him feel a little better.
"As long as we work hard enough, I believe that day is not far away."
Moreover, everything we are doing now is for the sake of a happy and fulfilling future for our children.
"We don't have to do it like this," Charlotte said firmly.
At that moment, Saloman, who was standing next to him, was also watching the three children on the beach outside the window, who were gradually getting smaller.
Until it's no longer visible.
"It was the first time I realized that children can be so adorable."
"I quite enjoy being with them," Saloman muttered.
Hearing Saloman praise his child.
Charlotte and Lilith, as they are now, seem to have had some kind of switch flipped.
She began sharing with Saloman the times she had spent with the children in the past.
As they chatted...
Lilith looked at Salamander and said, "You are not young even among your elven race."
"This is a good opportunity to find a suitable partner. Don't you have any relatives in your clan who could recommend someone?"
Saloman shook her head and said, "I had a few recommendations before, but I didn't like any of them."
The men I, Saloman, choose must be the most outstanding.
Otherwise, what right do you have to conquer me? What right do you have to become my man, Salamander's man!
Charlotte nodded in agreement.
She was also a soldier, so she knew this feeling very well.
Women like them are attracted to strength.
If you can't even surpass them, then there's no way you can win their hearts.
"It's nothing, I was just thinking about it casually."
"They didn't actually say they wanted to have a child." Saloman waved her hand as she saw the two women steer the conversation toward this matter.
Seeing this, Charlotte and Lilith didn't say anything more.
However, at this moment, Saloman suddenly looked at Zhao Chen and said, "I think your genes are pretty good."
If I want to have a child someday.
"I'll lend it to you for a bit, to have a baby."
Zhao Chen and the others were startled by Saloman's sudden words.
Zhao Chen hurriedly waved his hand and said, "This won't do, this is no joke."
Saloman looked at Zhao Chen with suspicion and asked, "Didn't you say before that we were good friends?"
"You're not even willing to borrow genes to have a child?"
“Borrowing genes.” Charlotte paused for a moment, looking at Saloman with a puzzled expression.
Lilith then seemed to realize something and asked, "You mean you want to use his genes for artificial insemination?"
"yes.
"This is very common in our Holy Elf Empire; almost half of the female elves get pregnant and give birth this way," Saloman said dismissively.
Zhao Chen and the others suddenly realized that this was not what they meant.
Lilith coughed and said, "This is actually not very feasible."
After all, his current status is extraordinary; he is the emperor of the Xiaolong Interstellar Empire, which is currently a monarchical system.
The future ruler of the Xiaolong Interstellar Empire will inevitably be someone with his bloodline.
What if you were pregnant with his child?
How can we be sure about the future and the matter of succession?
It's important to know that in other interstellar civilizations, many have experienced internal strife and riots due to the issue of succession.
Upon hearing Lilith's explanation, Saloman finally understood and nodded in agreement, saying, "So that's how it is."
That was due to my oversight.
Zhao Chen breathed a sigh of relief, having dispelled Saloman's astonishing idea.
After this little episode.
Zhao Chen looked at Saloman and said, "I'm back now."
I think it's time to clear your name of all the burdens you carry.
I will vouch for you.
"It will surely allow you to become the Flame Elf King again!"
Because of his previous resistance against the invasion of the conqueror civilization, Salamander was convicted and lost many things.
Now that the oath duel is over, the focus of the Dragon Star Empire will shift here.
Zhao Chen will naturally find a way to restore Saloman's reputation and status.
But after hearing Zhao Chen's idea, Saloman shook his head and said, "These are unnecessary."
During my time in the Dragon Star Empire, I feel that my life is pretty good.
Although I have lost my status as the Elf King, I can still command the battle.
I even feel much less stress than before.
He paused here.
Saloman said with a somewhat dim look in his eyes, "Moreover, many of the accusations against me regarding those previous events are true."
It was I who ordered the use of those strategies.
It was I who ordered the forced evacuation of people from all the planets.
I also gave the order that even if someone was unwilling to evacuate, everything on the planet should be destroyed.
Even... those who try to stop or riot can be directly suppressed by force.
These are all facts.
"And all of this was done with my permission."
“But all of this is for the greater good!” Charlotte said on behalf of Saloman.
Saloman shook his head and said, "I know, what you said is correct."
I was well aware at the time that it was for the greater good, and even if I were to go back to that time now, I would still resolutely issue those orders.
But that doesn't change the fact that I caused all this tragedy.
Although we all know that we must sacrifice some interests in exchange for the interests of more people.
This is only natural.
However, those who were sacrificed were not ourselves.
If we put ourselves in their shoes, what if the people who were sacrificed were us or people we cared about?
What will we do?
Lilith and the others fell silent.
They are not unaware of these principles.
Before they joined Zhao Chen's team, they themselves had been among the small group abandoned by others.
Therefore, they are well aware of the pain involved.
Charlotte spoke quietly, "Sometimes, weakness is the original sin."
If you are weak, you may become one of those who are abandoned.
If one is weak, there will inevitably be a moment when one must abandon one's own people.
Therefore, at any time, the only way is to make yourself stronger!
Only in this way can these things be avoided.
This is something our Dragon Star Empire has been striving to do all these years.
Lilith then said, "Our ancestors passed down a saying."
When a traveler is heading to a distant place, his boots will inevitably be covered in mud.
"If you don't get covered in mud, you won't be able to move an inch."
Upon hearing these words, Saloman fell silent.
Deep down, she knew that what they were saying was true and made sense.
"Alright, let's not talk about these things now."
Since you are unwilling to return to your original identity and position, I will not force you.
But I can give you a promise.
"As long as you're willing, you, Saloman, can become the Elf King of the Holy Elf Empire at any time!" Zhao Chen looked earnestly at Saloman opposite him.
Lilith, who was standing next to her, seemed to understand the meaning behind her words.
Because Zhao Chen used the term "Elf King" instead of "Flame Elf King".
Does that mean that this 'Elf King' might be the only Elf King in the Holy Elf Empire?
Saloman didn't know if he understood the meaning behind Zhao Chen's words.
She simply smiled and nodded.
Zhao Chen then added, "But you're not allowed to be idle either."
Various things are happening now.
We, the Xiaolong Interstellar Empire, don't have enough manpower.
Let's do this.
"You will remain in our Dragonflight Interstellar Empire, but how about concurrently holding the position of Honorary Marshal?"
Upon hearing this arrangement...
Charlotte and Lilith didn't seem to mind.
Honorary Marshal, although he was also a Marshal.
However, he lacked real power; all real power and military deployment required authorization from Emperor Zhao Chen.
In terms of rank, she is a marshal, not a five-star marshal.
Therefore, in terms of rank, he was only at the same level as those few legion and fleet commanders and marshals.
Furthermore, Salamander's abilities are undeniable, a fact acknowledged by everyone.
His excellent command within the Flower Fairy Federation Tribal Universe is enough to convince everyone.
In addition, Saloman's reputation is currently polarized.
However, within the military, most people still support Saloman.
Because soldiers within the military are very clear about how to fight on the battlefield.
Therefore, Zhao Chen's arrangement was largely based on Saloman's reputation and abilities.
This would be considered a mutually beneficial arrangement.
"You can't very well refuse these requests, can you?" Zhao Chen said with a smile, looking at Saloman.
Saloman shook her head helplessly. She was indebted to those who gave her gifts, and besides, she was currently living on a planet provided by the Dragon Star Empire.
All of their living expenses and needs were unconditionally supported and supplied by the Dragon Star Empire.
So she really couldn't refuse Zhao Chen's small request.
At the same time, her fundamental identity as a soldier also made her constantly pay attention to every move and change on the battlefield of the conqueror civilization!
"I will help if I can."
After all, we all live in the same universe, and we all face the same enemy.” Saloman thus agreed to Zhao Chen’s request.
From then on, Saloman, the former Flame Elf King of the Holy Elf Empire, became the Honorary Marshal of the Wyvern Interstellar Empire.
The news quickly caused a sensation after it was released.
Because, under Zhao Chen's special instruction, this news was widely disseminated throughout the entire universe.
This demonstrates the current attitude of the Xiaolong Interstellar Empire.
Prior to this, regarding what Salamander, the former Flame Elf King, had done.
Although the Dragon Star Empire did not condemn it, it also did not firmly declare its support.
Now, the first thing Emperor Xiaolong did upon returning to this universe cluster was to endorse Saloman, the former Flame Elf King.
This shows just how incredibly valuable this is!
This has also reduced the number of voices that were originally criticizing Saloman.
In this current universe, people may look down on the once-great Holy Elf Empire, which is now in decline.
However, they dared not underestimate the authority of the Dragon Star Empire.
After all, the current Dragon Star Empire is the only one in this universe cluster.
The first military empire, the first technological empire, the first industrial empire, and the first financial and trade empire.
And it's not just an industry within the Dragon Star Empire's home territory.
Some people have quietly calculated that a second 'Xiaolong Interstellar Empire' has been quietly established in other civilization universes besides the Xiaolong Interstellar Empire.
Meanwhile, the stargates and starports that were built have become the tentacles of the Xiaolong Interstellar Empire, extending to various parts of this universe.
This has led to the point where the entire universe has become inseparable from him.
Perhaps some people sensed this threat and initially resisted cooperating with the Dragon Star Empire.
The Dragon Star Empire does not force this.
It simply means increasing investment in neighboring interstellar civilizations or forces to accelerate their development.
If you don't accept it, there are plenty of people who are willing to accept it.
In doing so, your neighboring interstellar civilization or interstellar power gains an opportunity to develop and rise rapidly.
If an interstellar civilization that previously had a bad relationship with you suddenly becomes much stronger and surpasses you.
Do you feel anxious or worried?
After all, they are backed and supported by a powerful interstellar empire.
You can only rely on a normal rate of development.
This is something that cannot be surpassed.
At the same time, they accept the support of this powerful interstellar empire, and will receive preferential treatment in shipping, security, and technology.
You can't say it's unfair.
Because those stargates and starports were built with investment from others.
If you don't like it, you can use other old stargate routes, but it may take much longer in terms of both distance and time.
As a result, the gap in the development of the two interstellar civilizations is not just a small one.
This is why, in this universe cluster, almost no civilization would refuse the 'infiltration' of the Dragon Star Empire.
It's not that they're unwilling, it's just that the offer is really too much.