Him and their stars.

Chapter 2100 The Future of the Universe, the Future of the Empire, Your Future
In that instant, a resolute and fervent sense of tragic grandeur directly reached King Velent through the screen.

The blood of the Imperial soldiers was boiling, their fighting spirit was burning, and their courage was being forged. They were prepared to fight with their own flesh and blood against these cosmic beasts that could soar through the stars and tear apart warships with their claws.

They died without regret! Truly exemplary warriors of the Empire.

King Velent was so moved that he let out a cold, malicious laugh. Since his face was now covered by his helmet, he didn't need to worry too much about managing his expression.

“Do I not know this old man’s character? He’s not going to his death, he’s clearly asking for help! At this point, even if he doesn’t get help, it will be seen as a heroic sacrifice, and his descendants will be treated well.” King Wei was about to repeat something like “hold firm and there will definitely be a way” when he was shocked to find that the screen flickering in front of him suddenly went out without warning.

In his final moments, he only saw General Yelik's heroic (and tragic) expression, like that of a martyr.

His communication terminal encountered unknown interference and was directly interrupted. Even more frighteningly, the lights around him in the space suddenly went out.

King Wei was suddenly startled, a chill running through his body, as if his throat were being gripped by an invisible iron claw. Despite being clad in the Emblem Machine, or rather, the "Blazing Dragon" treasure disguised as the Emblem Machine, he felt absolutely no sense of security.

Someone has hacked us!

This is a command center built with a psionic array, located in a spatial rift. How can it be intruded at will?

As a psionicist whose theoretical strength was mediocre but whose actual combat experience was far from rich, it took him more than a second to react. Instead of fighting back, he immediately called for his subordinates.

However, he can no longer even do something as simple as making a sound.

King Velent soon discovered that the three Star Messengers and four Star Knights who were still waiting in the room were all frozen in place, as if every cell in their bones, muscles, and internal organs had been frozen.

He seemed to have realized something again, and sighed with great emotion, releasing his grip on the sword hilt.

At this moment, the fear that had arisen naturally earlier had dissipated.

“It has been a long time since I last greeted you, Earl,” he said. Without realizing it, he had regained his ability to speak.

“I’m not an earl. Since my ancestors, we’ve never received a single penny of annuity from the Heraldry.” Fifi’s voice rang out in the room.

"Are they your ancestors?" King Wei had just asked this question when he suddenly felt the ground beneath his feet turn into a swamp, and he sank into it.

“I’m sorry, I was being presumptuous. I apologize for my offense,” he said loudly.

The crater created by psionic energy reformed into the ground, but only half of the Fiery Dragon remained exposed, making it look as if it had been cut in half at the waist.

However, King Wei did not feel humiliated, nor even embarrassed. Out of politeness, he simply removed his helmet to reveal his face, and then bowed slightly to the uninvited guest.

Fina Lee was already standing in front of the Emperor Elect. Their eyes were now at the same level, but she stood with her hands behind her back, maintaining a posture full of flaws, as if she had already occupied the high ground.

"I originally thought this command post was located at the intersection of space and dimensions, making it absolutely safe. If I were to ask you how you got in... I doubt I'd get an answer, would I?"

Feifei, however, spoke candidly and coquettishly: "Ultimately, this space is part of the Eternal Array, but our leader knows its underlying operating logic. The unified configuration and the Golden Tree configuration can be integrated. The only problem is that it must operate continuously to ensure the stability of the array structure. Only then can the physical structure it relies on remain stable. However, the more psionic energy is circulated, the easier it is to find flaws. And your knights coming and going will always create gaps in the space, naturally making these flaws more obvious."

"I see." King Werrent showed an expression of great admiration: "You and he truly deserve to be called masters of spatial manipulation!"

“There’s no need for such praise.” Fei Fei patted the burn marks on her uniform while looking at the other person with interest: “Aren’t you even a little curious about why our leader is so familiar with the Eternal Array of Chenxiao Fortress?”

King Wei did not answer.

"Yes. You should have known. Even if you didn't, Pudding would have reminded you. I know there's a slight tension between you two, but that shouldn't be the reason you ignored her warning, right?"

"Actually, I have no ill will towards Princess Brunhilde. I myself cannot understand the source of her hostility towards me. Of course, I could not ignore her reminder. I have done everything I could."

Feifei simply gave him a smile that suggested he figure it out himself, and then immediately added, "Yes, everything. Everything within my authority."

This guy's "self-reference" has become increasingly humble, to the point that it's almost harmless.

Feifei stared at the other person's sincere smile, nodded thoughtfully, and casually tore off the battered uniform, revealing her close-fitting power armor.

King Wei rolled his eyes and said sincerely, "Actually, Miss Fina, I still think that you and Brother Yu Lian are both very suitable for the empire's Grand Marshal's uniform."

Feifei smiled, picked up a steel bar she'd somehow acquired, and smacked the emperor on the head: "Your Highness, what right do you have to call him 'brother'?"

The impact of the steel bar hitting his head wasn't significant; it certainly wouldn't damage the head of Wei Wang, a psionicist. However, the latter apologized again: "Yes, I was rude. But, Ms. Fina, you must believe me, I only have respect for Lord Yu Lian."

He glanced at the woman, who seemed to be smiling but not smiling, and said, "The same goes for you, madam. My respect for you even carries a hint of maternal affection."

Although Feifei was still laughing, she suddenly got goosebumps all over. She couldn't be sure if the other person was joking or simply using the wrong idiom.

Then, the King of Wei said, "I am a direct blood relative of Emperor Yiwenya."

Feifei suddenly felt a strange urge to laugh, but she kept a straight face and said, "She never married. Although she had several illegitimate children, none of them inherited the throne. They weren't even considered members of the royal family. Five hundred years later, their descendants are even untraceable."

“There are 432 people: 12 hereditary nobles, 96 life nobles, and the rest are commoners. There are also 57 people residing abroad, and one even became a member of the Alliance's House of Representatives. How can it be unverifiable?” King Werrent, with the air of a walking think tank, said, “I just want to tell you that although the Galactic Empire has this system, it has never been a country with a rigid class system.” “Indeed, even my lord has never attacked you on this issue,” Fifi said, shrugging.

"In addition, the bloodline of Emperor Iwenya was injected into the Werrent royal family, the Suryuka royal family, and the Soreen royal family through matrilineal marriage, and has been passed down to this day."

Is this considered incest? Although Feifei really wanted to say that, considering that the history of the Dawn Royal Family can be traced back to the era of the Tirelo people's home planet, which is conservatively estimated to be more than three thousand years old, it really couldn't be considered incest.

Feifei looked at the other person meaningfully and moved the steel bar aside: "If you know any latest news, you can tell me now. I assure you, Your Highness, my emotions are always very stable, much more stable than my husband. I won't suddenly lose control and beat you to death on the spot."

The King of Wei wasn't entirely sure if he saw a threat on the other person's face, so he could only hesitantly say, "Well, I... of course I believe you. Just like five hundred years ago, we all believed in Emperor Iwenya."

Feifei immediately understood what the other person meant. Her eyes narrowed slightly, and then she sighed. Of course, she only sighed.

Thus, it was King Wei who was disappointed: "I thought you would be more surprised. There is actually a deeper story behind this, but you are so calm. I don't know whether I should continue."

Feifei shrugged casually, tossing aside the steel bar: "I know I'm just an artificial human who came out of an ancient petri dish, so my origins are naturally extraordinary. Just so you know, Your Highness, I used to think I was a clone of the Enlightened Ones, but now I'm just a mere member of the Dawn Royal Family, a mere Empress Iwenya. I'm quite disappointed."

King Velent knew that the Dawn Royal Family had many enemies, but this was the first time he had used the prefix "merely" to describe them. However, considering the special status of the person in question, he actually felt that it was not at all out of place.

"Whether you believe it or not, we are indeed relatives. In a sense, we can even be considered your descendants..."

“Our head of the household has a general named Gong Xiao who claims to be his distant nephew, so I became his aunt-in-law, but I still have no intention of becoming his great-grandmother.”

Wei Wang solemnly changed his address: "It seems too formal to address you like that. Considering that you are actually from the arts and culture field, I will call you Director Madam."

Feifei paused for a moment, then burst out laughing: "Your Highness, are all emperors chosen like you, adept at creating emotional value? Or rather, eager to create emotional value?"

The emperor was shocked to discover that the pit that had trapped him had softened again. His emblem machine had also regained its mobility, so he quickly climbed out.

However, once the three-meter-tall emblem machine stood firm, it looked down at Fei Fei from above. He quickly manipulated the mecha to kneel down, and also kicked the red greatsword that he had released several meters away.

"This is precisely the advantage that Xiao Wang is so proud of. Even the Tirelo people value this very much. If our strategy begins to shrink, this will become even more important," he said with considerable pride.

"I always felt that you were discussing a very serious matter in a particularly unserious tone, and even brought it up beforehand."

"You are wise and sagacious." The King of Wei's praise was like an ode, before he stripped away all the playfulness and said with an unprecedentedly solemn expression, "Now that you have come all this way, we can discuss a more profound topic. This concerns the future of the universe, the future of the empire."

"In other words, if I hadn't gotten here, this topic wouldn't exist." Fei Fei looked at the other person as if she were examining a chaotic visual spectacle.

“I regret that I cherish my life and value my place in history. If nothing major had changed, I would have been like all the soldiers of Tireiro, fulfilling my duty until my last breath. But things have changed now.” King Wei looked directly at Fei Fei, a deep-seated will brewing in his eyes: “In fact, this is also closely related to your fate.”

“Our leader told me that you are now the leader of a political faction. That is to say, you can now represent the voice of a large number of people within the empire. So, who is speaking to me now, an elector who is seeking the throne, or a former serpent head?”

"It's all the same, Director. I miss my time in World Serpent, which helped me understand a lot of historical truths and gave me the opportunity to see the world and the empire from different perspectives."

That sounded familiar. Feifei suppressed a laugh: "What angle?"

"This world has come to a standstill! The Galactic Empire desperately needs change!"

Feifei smiled and picked up the steel bar again.

The Dragon King wailed in an almost pleading voice, "Please, please believe me, I am not merely parroting, but rather experiencing a profound connection. In fact, I have had this thought for many years. General Yu and I are clearly capable of becoming soulmates. However, the cruelty of reality has prevented us from ever having the opportunity to truly connect. Isn't that a tragedy?"

King Werrent sincerely explained his regrets to Fifi, then activated his mecha and stood up.

He first raised his hands to show that he truly had no hostility or even any fighting spirit, then took out a multifaceted crystal the size of an infant's fist from his pocket, which was an unremarkable grayish-white color. When he threw the crystal into the air, the unremarkable halo transformed into a transparent curtain that immediately descended.

Everything in the command center—the star-gazers and knights frozen in place, even the still-moving formation—seemed to be veiled, suddenly becoming hazy.

Feifei waited for him to complete all the procedures before saying, "Please explain in detail, I am all ears."

King Werrent's eyes were bright and deep, as if he were gazing into the future.

"Of course, it's about what General Yu mentioned, the bloodshed. Hahahaha! Uh, sorry, I lost my composure."

Feifei said with sympathy, "You must have been waiting for this day for a long time, right? If you've been suppressing it for too long, you can smile more enthusiastically."

"I'm sorry, I'm really moved by the changes that are about to happen. In fact, Director, as Xiao Wang said, this really concerns your fate. These are my heartfelt words."

“I have never doubted your sincerity,” Fei Fei said. “At this point, lying would be too abstract.”

"You want to grow old with General Yu, don't you? You want to continue pursuing your artistic path in film, don't you? Let me let you know, Madam Director, I'm actually a fan of yours too." Wei Wang leaned forward slightly, trying to appear more friendly, harmless, sincere, and kind.
"Dear Madam, you don't want to lose such a future, do you? If you don't, you should help me."

Feifei glanced at Wei Wang, then briefly sensed her surroundings, confirming that under the influence of this hazy veil, she seemed to have been shielded in a more hidden subspace.

She then smiled and suddenly reached out to press King Velent's head down, slamming his handsome, sculpted face onto the floor and rubbing it hard a couple of times.