Emperor's Bane

Chapter 239 Scorching Sun Legion
[Across a series of stars on the side of Avalon, our fleet will be replenished on the foundry world Tigrus, and then stop briefly on the adjacent star Aurora IV, where a Titan Legion will pledge their allegiance to me and join our fleet. 】

"Titan Legion?"

【Yes. 】

"Which one?"

[Scorching Sun Legion. 】

"The database does not include this legion."

[Because they have just been established, they are so immature in terms of experience and strength, far from being able to compare with those old seniors on Mars and Riza, and Tigrus who supports them is also so weak, so, rather than saying that they choose to be loyal to me, it is better to say that they have firmly grasped the gift I bestowed on them. 】

"……they?"

[Yes, they. 】

[As you can imagine, my reliable Virgo, the Legion of the Sun is an army of gods composed purely of female pilots, while a small number of males will become technical priests or be transformed into machine servants. 】

"All women?"

[At least their crew members are all women, what's wrong? 】

"It's nothing, it just sounds a little..."

【strangeness? 】

"Yes, it's like a reverse plot that only appears in a third-rate novel. It uses an extremely blunt anti-worldly setting to forcibly fabricate a contradictory point that promotes the development of the story."

[Very accurate evaluation, but generally speaking, most of the logic, rationality, and state of affairs in the galaxy are often not even as good as the worst literary work. 】

Blinking, Virgo took out her electronic board, recorded the sentence, and raised her hand again.

"Then, since this legion is so weak and immature, why do you still accept their allegiance? In the short term, this won't be a good deal."

[Many times, we have to learn to look at the long-term, my reliable Virgo, just like you often see, many people have received preferential treatment and benefits from me: it means that they will give more feedback in the future. 】

[Just like those mortals who smirk under the banner of the Avalon Federation: I have given them a stable society, a rich life, and a clean and just way to rise, allowing them to enjoy the fantasy dream of a generation in this cruel galaxy. Then as a price: I will let them or their descendants die for the Avalon Federation in the future. Isn’t it a matter of course? 】

"As a victim?"

[As a soldier defending the country. 】

"What's the difference?"

【I don't know either, but mortals are sometimes obsessed with some verbal differences and illusory rationality, maybe this can stimulate their remaining potential. 】

"Okay, so what is the reason for the matter of the Titan Legion?"

[Because of a very simple reason: I am the Primarch, so of course I can find the most powerful Titan Legion to walk with me, for example, our good partner, the Warlord Legion, they live up to their name, never flinch and fear, and they have indeed helped us a lot in the past few years. 】

[But on the other hand, such a powerful Titan Legion is almost impossible for me to use completely. My charm and aura as a Primarch may be able to convince some pilots, but the entire Legion is still loyal to the foundry world Reza, and Reza is not my subordinate or servant, he is just my ally. 】

[There is no banquet that lasts forever, who knows how far the intimate relationship between Ruiza and me will go in the future? 】

[Maybe one day in the Great Crusade, the long side-by-side and coordinated command will allow me to master the Warlord Legion and even the entire Reza: but this is not a reason to persuade me not to prepare in advance, is it? 】

"A plan B?"

[Yes, Tigrus and its Legion of the Sun are my backup for Reza and the Warlike Legion. It is impossible for me to entrust my power to an individual that cannot be controlled and restrained by me. If there is a chance in the future, I will only make more and more backup plans like this. 】

"Plan B of Plan B?"

[Correct understanding. 】

Morgan snapped her fingers, and she slumped lazily on her recliner, glad that her thoughts cleared up the last trace of confusion during the question and answer, and became orderly again, which made people feel refreshed.

In front of the Spider Queen, her three [Star Maids] were either sitting or standing. These creations, who enjoy titles such as Virgo, Cassiopeia, and Orion, are now located in various parts of Avalon according to Morgan's order.

Virgo continues to serve as the chief maid of the Lord of the Second Legion, while Cassiopeia and Orion are located in Avalon and Loyal Heir respectively, fulfilling the cumbersome planning and destiny left to them by Morgan.

Despite their distance, the Maidens of the Stars had clearly projected themselves across the layers of warp-mazes and into Morgan's vision by virtue of their intimate connection with their Creator, thus joining every meeting the Spider Queen valued: at this very moment, they were doing so.

Morgan likes this kind of meeting very much, because it is essentially talking with her various memory fragments and soul obsessions. Although it sounds like a sign of Magnus syndrome, this kind of [self-questioning and self-answering] meeting can clearly identify the loopholes in memory and misunderstandings in the subconscious, so that the plans of the Second Legion can be better implemented.

Touching the Virgo who seemed to have no problem, Morgan shifted her gaze to her eyes. There were star maids sitting on the left and right of her. Unlike the Virgo at her hand, the two of them were individuals who had specially strengthened their psionic and spiritual power.

[So, how is the situation on your side?is there a problem? 】

"Not yet, Ontology."

The queen of Avalon, the soul fragment once named Semiramis, and now the mysterious creation named Cassiopeia, still maintains her dignified queen posture, with slender fingertips lightly picking up her black hair. She opened her mouth and connected some of the recent situation of Avalon.

[Very well, what about you, my Orion? 】

"Well, I'm fine."

"You know, Ontology, I'm only in charge of the management of the legal department, and the principal of the Faithful Academy is only a part-time job. What's more, the first batch of students have to wait for a few years to graduate. The so-called legal department is just a half-baked shelf. We just temporarily integrated the police systems of various worlds. We have to wait for the first batch of graduates of the Faithful Academy to officially graduate before most institutions can operate."

[Education is a very long and elegant thing, Orion, don't bring in the mentality of quick success and quick profit, the characters I borrowed from my Ultramar brother and I still have a lease period of seven or eight years, don't worry. 】

"I know, Ontology, I will pay attention to this."

【Then, what about the management of the Faithful Academy, do we need new staff? 】

"I don't need it for the time being. The students and teachers are carefully selected. Their body exudes a scent called passion and selflessness, which even makes me feel a little pungent, but this is also beneficial. I have already memorized all the smells that are most worth remembering."

"Currently, the most outstanding graduate of the law school is the [Knight], who possesses the spirit of self-martyrdom almost like an ascetic, and is willing to give his life for justice and the law anytime, anywhere."

【I think his smell must be unforgettable for you? 】

"Indeed, this taste, which is so stupid that I can't describe it, is indeed unforgettable."

[An overly sensitive nose is like a kind of torture. 】

"Who called me [Orion]?"

Orion's smile is bright and dangerous. As the first Maid of the Stars created by Morgan rather than transformed, this lady in charge of the Ministry of Justice can, in a sense, embody the most primitive and terrifying nature of the Spider Queen.

She is calm, calm, and mysterious, with a kindness that is pitiful even compared to her two companions. Her appearance looks like a beautiful and capable red-haired woman, her hair is tied into braids, and she is wearing a white shirt, black trousers, and an open suit coat. The most eye-catching thing is undoubtedly her pair of sick eyes: golden spirals are held on the pale eyeballs, just like a greedy corona that eats people.

This is the first work that makes Morgan most satisfied and trusted, because the Spider Queen has long known how indifferent Orion is in front of others, and how humble she is in front of herself.

It is impossible for Orion to disobey Morgan's will. Just like any of her star maidens, following the Creator's order is the lowest and most basic calculation logic of these mysterious creations. Any thought of going against it will instantly destroy their calculation logic, causing them to become mindless puppets.

"Compared to that, I'm more curious about another thing, the ontology."

Orion cast her eyes on the opposite kind, and after getting a nod of affirmation from the other party, she looked at her Creator again.

"Legion of the Scorching Sun, this word seems to be particularly important in the plan you have written. Not only Virgo, but also Cassiopeia and I have also recorded this word in the operation logic and memory panel, requiring us to mention them to you regularly."

[After all, this is a Titan Legion that belongs to "my"? 】

"Is there any difference?"

[Other legions choose their positions because of the friendship of fighting against the enemy and the pollution of fighting side by side, and join forces with those legions who have a bad reputation, but my desire is not limited to this. What I want is a legion that can commit any kind of atrocities without hesitation because of any order from me. 】

【So, this legion can't be too strong now, or it's not good for mastering, and it can't be too pedantic, or it's not good for bewitching, and it can't even come from the same universe, because it will make them form another solidarity when they grow up, so that my words will no longer be the only thing in their minds. 】

"So, Legion of the Scorching Sun, do you meet these conditions?"

[Want to hear their history? 】

[Very brief. 】

[At the very beginning, or not long ago, in Procon, the world of knights, no one believed that the daughter of Procon No. [-] knight family: Mohana-Mankata VI, could become a qualified imperial knight. 】

[But some people's cold logic is always more flexible than those feudal antiques full of war honors or ancient etiquette: Under the instigation of a forge world envoy, Mohana chose a way of escape called self-exile, and moved from her hometown to the forge world Tigrus, becoming the leader of a newly created Titan Legion. 】

[Since making this choice, Mohana has solemnly vowed: In order to pay tribute to the long-established hunting goddess Paxmitris in the world of Procon, she will train her subordinates to become a Titan Legion with all female crew members, and will win countless honors and victories in the Great Crusade, until one day the Procon VI family, her rigid and dogmatic mother clan of knights, will become her eternal servants of the Titan Legion. 】

【Thus, with this grand plan as her goal, Mohana became the supreme mother of the Titan Legion, and began to look for like-minded women everywhere, adopt her as an adopted daughter, and expand her legion and strength: until my envoy arrived in Tigrus, and let this intelligent mortal grasp the wings of her dream. She knelt at my feet without hesitation, and offered me her determination to fight to the death. 】

"Then, do you want to adopt her as an adopted daughter too, my lord?"

Morgan smiled and continued to stroke Virgo's head, an extra-favorite habit of hers.

[No, after accepting the allegiance of her and the Legion of the Sun, I became the spokesperson of Pacmitris, the projection and living incarnation of the Goddess of Hunting in the real universe, and the spokesperson of the ancient legend walking in the crazy galaxy: just like Omnissia and the God of Mechanics from Mars. 】

"Does this affect you in any way?"

[I don't know... But it shouldn't have any impact, it's just a gift of my full-scale military uniform statue, and let them worship every morning and before each attack. 】

"Sounds like a real god."

[The big difference, Virgo, is that no god ever got enthroned by being prayed to and chanted about, unless he had to carry a 1-year mess: but if that's how gods are treated, then what idiot wants to be a god? 】

"That's true, my lord."

Virgo squinted her eyes, enjoying the touch of the Creator, but Cassiopeia on the side thought for a while, and then asked a small question.

"Then, do you need us to prepare a statue for you? For something like this, it is always better to give it than what they made by themselves, and it symbolizes an indelible gift."

[It is reasonable, but it is a bit too late to ship it from Avalon. 】

"Do you want to do it yourself?"

【……almost. 】

Morgan squinted her eyes, and she pressed the button next to the seat, and the sound of steel boots stomping on the ground was heard immediately outside the door.

"grown ups."

Lana pushed the door and entered without any strangeness or interest in those projections.

[Notify me, Lana. 】

[I need a statue before our fleet reaches Tigrus. 】

"statue?"

[Yes, the statue, my full-scale statue, needs to be dressed in military uniform, as serious and heroic as possible: I don't care who this statue will come from, I just want to get the work with the highest priority. 】

【You know, Lana, I will personally choose the best one. 】

"...I see, my lord!"

"I will convey this order verbatim to the entire regiment."

[Then let's go. 】

With a wave of his hand, Morgan made Lana disappear out of the door, and as the heavy door was closed solemnly, the eyes of the three star maids returned to their creator once again.

"grown ups……"

If the relatively mature and experienced Cassiopeia and Orion both clarified the thoughts in Morgan's short words in the first place, then Virgo, who is still an immature child in essence, is still in a state of confusion.

"Didn't you say that you want to do it yourself?"

【Yes, my Virgo. 】

Morgan's eyebrows and eyes were curved, and she greedily stroked her soft hair, her words were like the truth.

【Do it yourself for free, how can you say you didn't do it yourself? 】

(End of this chapter)