Aurora was awakened and dressed.
"Jump completed."
"Return to the real universe."
"Sixteen space fortresses and weapon platforms detected, three fleets detected, six communication requests detected, including image and psychic, and over one hundred void engines detected, with no further intention to open fire."
The voice transmitted by the communication equipment rang clearly in Aurora's ears.
Aurora was dressed neatly, and her confused look instantly turned into resentment. She glared at Huile fiercely and asked, "So this is what you said was coming soon?"
There hadn't even been a jump before, "The ship is clearly still some distance away from Ultramar."
Hui Le's previous statement was obviously an exaggeration to lure her out of bed.
Hui Le looked calm, spread his hands and said, "I woke you up early so that you wouldn't make a fool of yourself."
Six massive warhorns, left behind by the long-gone kings of Macragge, now blared in unison, shrill and raspy.
The deafening roar echoed in every corner of the city and hovered over the heads of tens of thousands of people who came to greet them.
The sound seemed to carry ancient power, awakening the excitement and anticipation in people's hearts.
Then, the Astartes of the Ultramarines Legion struck a shrill note.
Eight hundred silver trumpets and horns played bright triumphal music.
These Astartes had a very precise grasp of the rhythm of the music. After all, this was a task that they, the Primarch IV, had demanded and that they had to complete.
Whenever the music reached the climax and key points, the crowds on both sides of the square would involuntarily burst into long cheers according to their previous rehearsal.
The cheers rose and fell, like waves of enthusiastic ocean waves, pushing the entire welcoming atmosphere to its climax.
Guilliman, dressed in full ceremonial armor, now stood quietly on the platform of the Titan Gate.
This is the northern entrance to the Military Square and one of the most grand entrances and settlements in the entire city of Macragge.
Its scale is extremely spectacular, enough to accommodate thirty divine machines at the same time.
These powerful weapons, led by the Warlord-class Titans, come from the four Titan Legions allied with Guilliman.
However, what is little known is that at this bustling moment, the Lord of Ultramar was still thinking about forming an alliance with the other two Titan armies.
The Master of Macragge stood at the highest point he could reach, his hearing filled with the sounds of music, loud and majestic.
His eyes scanned back and forth, not missing any corner.
He took in everything before him, from the gleaming marble floor of the Plaza de Armas beneath him to the beautiful estates in the distance that housed the residences of the many senators.
At the same time, he sorted out all the elements of this grand welcome ceremony in his mind, over and over again, and confirmed for the last time that there would be nothing that might offend his noble relatives.
Lady Euton stood quietly beside Guilliman, like a quiet tree, providing him with invisible support.
Behind them, a servant stepped forward lightly, holding the genetic sample of Primarch Guilliman in his hands respectfully. This sample was like a mysterious key.
Once the sample was confirmed, the void shield above Macragge slowly opened, granting the right to open the airspace.
In an instant, strange fluctuations appeared in the originally calm sky, and a huge ship appeared and disappeared. It was the Glory of the Sun.
It emitted a soft and dazzling light, just like another red-gold sun hanging high in the sky, attracting everyone to look up.
Immediately afterwards, silver-white and red-gold storm birds flew out from the Sun's Glory one after another. They landed lightly on the military square like graceful flying birds.
"My Lord! As I was saying, why do you always overthink things about your relatives? They don't even care about such a grand welcoming ceremony."
Guilliman looked at the scene before him, listened to what his adoptive mother said, and recalled that for this welcome, he not only organized a grand ceremony, but also brought the Titan Legion over. Such a grand arrangement was in sharp contrast to the simplicity of his sisters.
He wondered if he had made the reception too extravagant.
But when the Emperor descended on Macragge, it was a grand event!
While Guilliman was thinking about whether the arrangements for the welcoming ceremony were appropriate, he walked down the stairs steadily.
Everything went according to the rehearsal.
Behind him, the victorious soldiers followed in unison, their footsteps like steady drumbeats, adding a solemn atmosphere to the welcome.
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Chapter 230: Guilliman's Blushing Face; The Primarch's Embarrassing Childhood
Guilliman walked forward steadily, looking forward to meeting his mother. Unexpectedly, the words he heard from his mother shocked him greatly.
"This place is much better than Terra. Compared to Macragge, Terra is just a giant, messy garbage dump."
Xi looked around curiously, amazed by the magnificent sight of Macragge before him.
Sure enough, it was exactly the same as in the Terra brochure, with extraordinary charm and grandeur.
Aurora muttered quietly, "However, I still feel that your men aren't working hard enough. Look at that huge and messy hive on Terra, they haven't even cleaned it up yet."
Xi shook her head slightly and did not respond.
His eyes fell on Guilliman who was approaching and the team coming to greet him behind him.
Xi walked quickly forward, walked straight past Primarch Guilliman, and came directly in front of Lady Euton.
"You must be Lady Euton. I recognized you immediately from the crowd. It is thanks to your careful teaching that Guilliman has become so outstanding."
Xi held Ms. Yuton's hand affectionately, and then gave Ms. Yuton, who had not yet reacted, a warm hug.
You have to know that in the original conception, Guilliman was like a rampaging multi-threaded berserker, but under the education of his adoptive parents, he became a versatile person who handled official affairs efficiently.
This transformation is incredible to anyone who sees it.
"You flatter me. Robert has been gifted since childhood. Even without our extensive instruction, he is destined to become the Archon of Ultramar."
Ms. Yuton smiled, and her face was filled with unconcealable pride whenever she mentioned her adopted son.
Guilliman, who was standing by, straightened his chest unconsciously after hearing this, his expression full of pride.
"How long will they keep talking like this?" Aurora gently nudged Huile beside her with her elbow. Although her voice was very low, Guilliman still caught it.
Guilliman smiled and walked forward, standing very close to her. His expression was gentle, and his tone was filled with instruction: "My sister, sometimes you have to be patient."
Aurora curled her lips, her face full of indifference: "Humph, of course you have patience, didn't you hear it? They kept saying the same thing over and over again, all about you. The two of us here are purely for show."
Guilliman was momentarily unable to object.
Huile stared straight ahead, looking as if he was not involved.
Compared to Aurora's complaints, she was secretly looking forward to hearing some unknown and interesting stories about Guilliman's childhood from the conversation between Lady Euton and Xi.
Especially those when I was a kid….
Xi winked playfully, a smile on her face as she said, "Looks like we need to change places and have a good chat about parenting. Look, the kids are almost losing their patience."
As she spoke, she calmly raised her chin towards Aurora and Huile.
Yuton looked in the direction she pointed and immediately understood. Aurora looked like a child who was tired of staying in formal occasions and just wanted to go out and play.
As a mother, she could understand. The corners of the Palace Master's mouth rose slightly, and she responded, "Well, then come with me! Robert has carefully prepared a grand welcome banquet for you!"
As he spoke, he raised his hand enthusiastically, made a gesture of invitation, took the lead, and prepared to lead everyone to the banquet venue.
At the foot of the Hera Fortress.
There is a vast ornamental forest stretching out, with lush branches and leaves crisscrossing each other, and sunlight shining through the gaps, forming patches of mottled light and shadow.
In order to prepare for this meaningful welcome banquet, Guilliman personally led his men to search carefully in the forest and finally selected a piece of land with unique advantages.
He worked together with his descendants to level the land and then laid a marble floor with a fine texture and a mirror-like finish.
Each piece of marble has been carefully polished and joined together to create a seamless luster.
The lampstands are placed in an orderly manner around the temple, with simple and elegant shapes, which complement the surrounding natural environment.
When night falls and the lights come on, the forest seems to be transformed into a dream world.
In this way, an open-air banquet hall with a unique natural style was born through the efforts of everyone.
The purpose is to make the banquet solemn and show respect to the guests, while at the same time avoiding those luxurious and extravagant elements.
I racked my brains and tried every possible way.
To achieve this goal, he enlisted the help of the Adeptus Mechanicus.
The sophisticated instruments from the Mechanicus are like invisible guardians, quietly spread throughout the forest.
These instruments worked wonders. Not only did they use advanced technology to drive away the annoying mosquitoes around the square, but they could also precisely control the breeze that night.
The breeze, carrying the unique fresh scent of the forest, gently blows across everyone's face, making people feel extremely comfortable and relaxed.
When you enter the banquet hall, the first thing that catches your eye is the neatly arranged tables and chairs. Their arrangement not only facilitates communication among guests, but also creates a harmonious atmosphere.
The lighting arrangement is warm and pleasant, with warm yellow light sprinkled in every corner, making people feel as if they are in a warm big family.
The food variety is rich and varied, ranging from exquisite dim sum to delicious delicacies, and it is full of a people-friendly atmosphere.
However, when you take a closer look at the food on the plate, or the delicate patterns on the neatly arranged knives and forks, you will find that these seemingly ordinary objects are all top-notch products that Ultramar can produce, and every detail shows quality and nobility.
The guest list for the banquet was carefully considered and revised by the Primarch.
After careful consideration, he finally controlled the number of people to around one hundred.
Each of these invited mortals was a prominent figure in the Five Hundred Worlds. They held significant power in their respective fields and held pivotal positions.
It is no exaggeration to say that as long as their support is won, the entire Ultramar will be like a powerful engine, able to run at full speed at full power.
Guilliman also paid no attention to those seemingly insignificant details.
When it came to selecting the wines, he personally tasted a variety of fine wines to find the best ones to go with the meals. Regarding the music arrangement, he discussed it repeatedly with professional musicians, striving to create just the right atmosphere. He repeatedly adjusted the layout of the tables and chairs to ensure that every guest had a comfortable experience. He also meticulously designed the placement of the statues, making them the finishing touch of the banquet.
It can be said that Guilliman has considered every detail very carefully and arranged everything one by one.
In the middle of the banquet.
Xi sat leisurely on the sofa. Lady Euton beside her smiled and said half-jokingly, "During the Terran Unification War, the Emperor didn't even invite me with such care."
Yuton handed Xi a glass of tempting fruit wine and said, "But you also said that Terra had not yet been unified at that time, so naturally there were not as many resources to allocate as Robert has now."
Xi took the wine glass, shook it gently, watched the ripples of wine in the glass, then slowly brought it to his lips and savored it carefully.
Her every move exuded elegance and composure, which made Ms. Yuton beside her secretly marvel at her beauty.
Ms. Euton couldn't help but feel a strong curiosity in her heart. She really wanted to know the relationship between the Imperial Regent and the Emperor. Was it the same as that between herself and Connor?
Although there was no formal wedding, the relationship between them was as deep as that of family.
The Palace Master, with a hint of inquiry, asked softly, "What is your relationship with the Emperor like? Is it like mine and Connor's?"
As soon as these words came out, Guilliman, who was sitting near the central sofa and was elegantly sipping wine with Hui Le, paused slightly with the wine glass in his hand when he heard this; while Aurora was eating fruit frantically while listening with her ears perked up. When she heard this question, she couldn't help but stop, her eyes wide open, full of curiosity.
Xi smiled slightly and said slowly: "No, you think too much. I don't have any emotional basis with the Emperor. I am actually his adoptive mother."
"Ah?" Ms. Yuton was stunned for a moment, her mind went blank. She had never expected such an answer, and for a moment, she didn't know how to respond.
The three Primarchs not far away were also stunned by this answer, their faces filled with disbelief, as if time had stood still at this moment.
"Ah, so that's how it is! Now I understand."
"You may not imagine how much importance Robert attached to your visit when he learned that you were coming. He considered the selection of wine and the spacing between the tables and chairs in great detail, without any carelessness." Ms. Yuton cleverly turned the topic to Robert.
"If only my two daughters could be as worry-free as Robert!" Xi couldn't help but sigh, her tone full of envy. "When Aurora was little, she even broke the palace pillars in a quarrel just to get me to play with her. Even though it happened so long ago, her recklessness as a child is still very vivid in my mind."
Guilliman couldn't help but laugh secretly, but Huile was not surprised by it. After all, he had been with Aurora for a long time, and he knew almost all the outrageous things she did.
Aurora was so embarrassed at the moment that she could dig out a three-bedroom apartment with her toes. She really wanted to donate her original body's super hearing. There were some embarrassing things she really didn't want to hear about again.
The original body grabbed a bright red fruit and threw it into his mouth, squeezing it up and down as if trying to compete with the awkward atmosphere.
Ms. Yuton complained with a smile on her face as she continued, "Robert also gave me headaches sometimes. When he was little, he was very attached to me and always called me 'Mom'. But when he was about five, he thought he was an adult and stopped calling me 'Mom'. He always called me 'Ms. Yuton'. And when he got angry, he would just call me 'woman'. But he was also sensible and came to apologize to me in person."
When Aurora heard this, she almost choked on the fruit in her mouth. She quickly swallowed a few more mouthfuls of saliva before she "eliminated" the fruit.
Even Huile, who was usually calm, couldn't help but laugh secretly.
Guilliman's face instantly turned red like a ripe tomato, and he wished he could find a hole in the ground to crawl into. He never expected that these embarrassing things he did in his childhood would be revealed to everyone by his mother.
Xi wore a gentle smile on her face and began to share her views on the other children:
"But honestly, of all the Primarchs, I think Guilliman is the most outstanding. Aurora has outstanding personal martial arts and strong leadership skills, but these are the only two areas where she excels. Huile has first-rate logistical capabilities, but lacks in personal martial arts. In comparison, Guilliman is truly amazing. He is truly all-round, with no obvious weaknesses, and he excels in every aspect."
Hearing Xi's generous praise for Guilliman, Euton was overjoyed and the smile on his face became even brighter.
"Besides, his style is particularly interesting. It's like when I was a teacher at a commoner's school and met a transfer student from aristocracy. Those students worked hard for their futures, but Robert would seriously ask: If you were directly admitted without taking this important exam, wouldn't your life be left with regrets and feel incomplete?"
Ms. Yuton was filled with joy and could not hide the smile on her face.
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