Him and their stars.

Chapter 2108 Even more reactionary than the Yellow Weasel Toilet Man!

Feifei, seemingly oblivious to Yu Lian's expression, continued to explain, "While preserving all innate advantages, bloodline talents, and even spiritual energy factors, it is possible to adjust different appearances. This allows for different growth directions and different growth possibilities. This is not a biotechnology we can currently control, but a gift from the Enlightened One's treasure."

No wonder Feifei has black hair and black eyes, a typical Earthling appearance, and doesn't look like a dragon king at all.

However, Yu Lian's expression still looked like he was about to break down.

"..." Well, this was indeed something Yu Lian didn't know, but he wasn't surprised. After all, humans are social beings; besides their bloodline and genetic origins, their lives depend on the collection of all their social relationships. Fei Fei grew up on Earth, was the heir cultivated by Black Moon, and was also his childhood sweetheart—so she was a perfect Earthling.

Even if she is an enlightener, she is still his lover.

However, in another virtual timeline, the Mockingjay Knight that he possessed spent his life with the Emperor Ivenya, who was possessed by Brunhilde, and they even had a dozen children!
To round it off, I've spent my entire life with Emperor Iwenya?
So, who cheated on whom?

Well, it seems this isn't such a superficial question. If Fifi is the Primarch of Emperor Iwenya, then let's just say she's his daughter, just like how some yellow-skinned toilet man calls his Primarchs "sons."

So, is Fifi also Brunhilde's daughter?
Uh... what kind of Paradox Interactive setting is this?

As a result, the sense of confusion caused by the interplay of time, time loops, and ethics filled Yu Lian's cognition, giving him a subtle sense of shock from the overwhelming amount of information.

However, there's no point in discussing these things now. Yu Lian very carefully withdrew his wandering thoughts.
Feifei retorted, "It's just Iwenya. People are a collection of social relationships. She grew up on Earth, right next to you. Even if I'm a descendant of the Enlightened Ones, I'm still an Earthling, aren't I?"

See? This is my girl. Not only my girl, but also my comrade-in-arms, my business partner, my fellow traveler, and the mother of my future children.

Yu Lian pondered, resting his chin on his hand: "However, since they've already started using Primitive Forms, there might not just be more than just Fei Fei?"

Feifei shrugged: "I asked that too, and King Wei said he didn't know."

"Is this guy trying to trick you?"

"I asked several times, and I really didn't receive anything else. I guess they really don't know," Fei Fei said with a bright smile.

Yu Lian could imagine what that kind of "closeness" would look like, but he felt no sympathy and even wanted to laugh.

His future mother-in-law continued, "This 'Primarch Project' was actually overseen by Chancellor Shire. After Chancellor Shire, the person in charge became the contemporary Earl of Salvin, Mr. Hawe."

“I know this person. He’s an ancestor of both Latis and Shirley.” Yu Lian addressed a “person from ancient times” from two hundred years ago as “brother” very naturally, but he didn’t seem to think there was anything wrong with it.

Feifei said, "The Earl of Hawaii was a leading biologist and physician at the time, so it was a good match for his profession."

Yu Lian couldn't help but recall his experience in another virtual timeline. In that virtual timeline, after the Galactic Heart War, the "Empress Iwenya," possessed by Brunhilde, broke through and arrived on the planet Salna, where she stayed at Count Salvin's mansion to recuperate.

According to Earl of Hawaii, the Queen's breakthrough to the third ring in psychic power at once was too revolutionary and needed to be carefully examined.

However, because of the "Count Salvin" setting, Yu Lian in the virtual timeline took it to heart and remained vigilant about all of Xia Wei's actions, but he did not find anything suspicious.

As for the origin of Her Majesty's feat of breaking through three rings in one go, no credible report has ever been presented. However, in matters of the occult, such inexplicable phenomena are quite common.

Later, as the pressure of military and political affairs increased, Yu Lian naturally relaxed some of the surveillance and even gradually forgot his doubts.

Why did I forget?

In the virtual timeline he experienced, Earl Sarvin of Hawaii was indeed a rare talent. Not only was he both literate and martial, but he was also very handsome and had great talent in scientific research and management. Later, he became the Privy Council Minister in charge of science and technology and military development, as well as the operation of universities across the country.

...It's roughly the same role that King Velent is playing now.

Oh my, that's terrifying to think about!

Of course, the scariest part isn't there.

In the thrilling virtual timeline he had experienced, he and Brunhilde embarked on a journey to the stars, nearly conquering the entire known universe together. However, there was no Primarch Project personally overseen by Chancellor Shayle there.

At least he, the co-ruling emperor who conquered the stars, had absolutely no idea.

Of course, considering that in that era, five of the eight electors were directly replaced by himself and Brunhilde... oops, I mean, the unimportant "Smiling Bird Knight" and "Undying Dragon" Iwenya's offspring, some changes in other aspects are also reasonable.

Even if a butterfly flaps its wings and destroys this seemingly reactionary plan, it would sound even more reasonable.

However, I have never heard of the Treasure that nurtured the genetic prototype of Fei Fei, which is quite puzzling.

Is it truly a chain reaction of changes brought about by the changing times? Or is it because the similarity in mystery makes it impossible to simulate?
Yu Lian suppressed the turmoil in his heart: "Then, what about the last Earl of Salvin, Ladis? He should also be one of the directors of the Primarch Project, right?"

Fifi nodded: "He is indeed. And he is one of the most important researchers."

"Truly, this is the evil plan of a wicked militaristic (meow) anti-human empire! Even the executors are hereditary... So, what about Shirley?" Yu Lian suddenly realized something and felt even more terrified.

“Yes, I thought that Sister Shirley might also be one of the Primarchs, so I subtly inquired about it with King Guard, but the latter didn’t know much about it. He didn’t even know the relationship between Shirley and Earl Salvin. He also couldn’t explain the origin of the Swarm.”

"The swarm's power comes from snakes, but whether the reason for choosing Shirley was because Count Salvin wanted to save his daughter's life, or for some other reason, I'm afraid even the person involved can't answer that," Yu Lian said thoughtfully.

"Then hurry up and ask! Aren't you curious?"

How am I supposed to ask? Through the swarm network? Even setting aside the fact that this thing has certain limitations, and even if it were truly possible to connect anytime, I couldn't admit it! Wouldn't that be admitting to Fei Fei that I can contact another girl anytime? Even a sane person wouldn't make such a fundamentally flawed assumption.

Yu Lian pretended not to hear and continued thoughtfully:

“I see. So that’s why the Serpent knows so much about the ‘Primarch Project.’ Heh, those Society Pleasure Criminals probably know more than the Privy Council and the Prime Minister’s Office.”

"Yes! If the snake has it, it means the alliance has it, or at least that fox has it, but she's been playing the riddle-maker the whole time. Heh, but I heard a lot of the details from the King of Wei, and she still has the nerve to call herself a good friend."

"He is utterly unfilial!" Yu Lian expressed the same level of righteous indignation.

"So, darling, you can sleep with these capitalist heiresses, but never get emotionally involved, and definitely don't trust them too much! In short, remember to go home after you're done sleeping with them," she said quietly.

Is she starting to play the submissive, soon-to-be-abandoned wife role? She's acting well, but who can she fool?
Looking at Feifei, who was on the verge of tears, Yu Lian solemnly said, "I did not sleep with her."

It absolutely does not exist in the real world, at least not in reality.

"I mean the future. If one day you really betray me, what can I do? We're an old married couple, what can we do but divorce? So, even if we sleep together, it can only be for physical pleasure, absolutely no transferring our marital property to a mistress. This is my only request!" Fei Fei wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes, then quickly changed her expression before Yu Lian could complain, and said seriously, "In short, His Highness Prince Wei told me that in the following five hundred years, the Primitive Project has been steadily progressing."

"Up until the War of Independence?" Yu Lian looked at Fei Fei.

"Yes, the plan was severely hampered during the War of Independence! Master Lan traversed nine thousand light-years with a single sword strike, while my great-grandfather secretly dug up several ancestral tombs of the Dawn Royal Family and destroyed numerous alchemy laboratories before bringing me back. According to the Prince of Wei, the Privy Councilor in charge of science, I am the only successful prototype he knows of. Since I am missing, the plan has indeed stalled."

Yu Lian frowned, feeling that it couldn't be that simple. Since they were already the original genetic entities, it would be too much of a coincidence to say that there was only one left without revealing that there were twenty-one, and that most of them were rebels.

Or perhaps the Primarch is created by the Enlightened One's Noble Phantasm, and only one can be created at a time?
“I understand. Fish, that Prince Wei is indeed a half-baked expert, not someone you can trust completely.”

So, the biggest question arises. What exactly is this so-called "Primarch Project" for? Surely it's not really just the yellow-skinned creatures leaving themselves a backup plan, is it?
"Does the King of Wei have any instructions?"

"I don't know." Feifei said, taking it all for granted.

"do not know?"

"The Primarch Project has been suspended for sixty years, and much of the data has been encrypted. Even the King of Wei doesn't know where the Noble Phantasm that nurtured me is, let alone anything else."

“…What’s the use of this guy! What right does such a useless person have to live?” Yu Lian exclaimed.

"Yes! That's what they thought too, and they almost killed me... well, they persuaded me more gently. His Highness King Wei could only tell me that the success of the 'Primarch Project' is closely related to the future of the Empire. If the Galactic Empire, if this generation of civilization wants to advance further, this is a prerequisite. Although the specifics are unclear, a Primarch like me will probably be some kind of sacrifice. At least, Empress Iwenya believed it, and the emperors of the Empire after her also believed it."

At this point, Fei Fei let out a long sigh of relief: "He's just an ordinary film director, I never imagined he would be so important."

The Primarch has become a sacrifice? That sounds even more absurd than him turning into a rebel! The mighty Dawn Royal Family is even more reactionary than that yellow-skinned toilet man?

Yu Lian held Fei Fei's hand tightly, as if afraid she would disappear, and the girl held his hand tightly back, her palms were a little hot, and her arms were trembling slightly.

Having known her for so many years, this was the first time Yu Lian had ever seen the girl so vulnerable.

But soon, she stopped trembling and smiled again: "This is the first time I've heard of such a thing, but I think it must be true. King Wei believes that even for the sake of our own survival, we should choose to cooperate with him."

"cooperate?"

“King Wei said that the reason he became a member of the Serpent of the Rings was to seek the truth of the past. His belief as a scientist tells him that the future of civilization should not be built on mysticism that cannot see the light of day. He opposes the evil Primarch program and the current policies. He agrees with you that it is time for the Empire to change. He even believes that you are his mentor and his natural ally. These are His Highness King Wei's exact words. I have recorded them, would you like to see them?” Feifei said seriously, but seemed to be struggling to hold back her laughter.

Wow, that sounds pretty progressive. Although Yu Lian was emotionally repulsed, after carefully considering the background of the King of Wei—this guy married the young lady of the Alliance, and was a two-way plug, which was obviously very liberal; he was a highly educated and well-trained scientist, and his reputation as an official was generally good; the fact that the King's territory did not keep slaves was even more progressive than that of the orange cat; his Feilin Group companies were all highly productive high-tech companies.

Last week, he became the Privy Council's Grand Seal Keeper. During the Empress's era, he also presided over many progressive social system reforms. Although he was a representative of the feudal aristocratic class, he could be considered an enlightened and progressive nobleman.

More importantly, he had participated in secret societies, making him a standard traitor to the empire.

Logically speaking, it seems quite reasonable for Brother Wei to suddenly make progress, even more reasonable than for Little Slein and Wang Feilian who have already switched sides!
"This...this is progress?" Yu Lian still found it hard to believe.

“Yes, he has improved, you could even say he has improved. He told me that Emperor Elisher is seriously injured, and now is the best opportunity.” Fifi said seriously, “From now on, if we go to the Celestial Realm, the vast Galactic Empire will have no soldiers left to use.”

Who says there are no troops available? After all, the Heavenly Realm is protected by a cluster of fortresses. However, given how things have developed, this is no longer a very important issue.

Yu Lianchaoshou remained silent for a few seconds, then chuckled and turned his head toward the empty space beside him, as if asking a question or talking to himself.

So, Feifei looked in the same direction.

The two stared for a full half minute before a distinct sigh finally came from the empty space. Immediately afterward, a supposedly omnipotent and omniscient advanced AI lady simply sprang from the floor.

"I don't know. We're really not familiar with the Dawn Royal Family." Little Grey spread his hands, then pointed at Fei Fei and said, "Sister can also confirm that Fei Fei, you are not a clone of the Enlightened Ones."

“They don’t even have such high hopes.” Fei Fei didn’t seem to care, but she tightly hugged Yu Lian’s arm with both arms.

Little Grey rolled his eyes and said, "As for your civilized era, it's ultimately decided by idealistic idiots. How to guide the progress of civilization is the idea of ​​the school of thought next door. They don't know what your generation of carbon-based monkeys has actually learned."

"Tsk, what a useless civilization-guiding AI!" Yu Lian said irritably. "It's not much better than that red dog guy, is it?"

(End of this chapter)