Walk alone in the abyss

When Edwan hurried back to the palace, calm had returned inside and outside the palace.

In the emperor's bedroom, several concubines and dozens of maids surrounded the big bed, most of them looked solemn.

The old emperor was lying on the bed, breathing slowly, but his eyes could no longer be opened, and a white bandage was wrapped around his left hand exposed outside the blanket.

"How is father?"

Edwan asked in a deep voice.

Princess Dana shook her head slightly with red eyes, and General Philemon just lowered his head and sighed.

"Brother Emperor," Emilia said softly, "Father is already old, and this is a fact we must all accept."

"I know, it's just..."

Edwan hugged Emilia, patted the back of her neck lightly, and looked up at the lamp by the bed.

Princess Dai Na said slowly: "Your Majesty's brain is starting to wither. We have consulted with the best doctors. Using this set of maintenance devices can make Your Majesty last longer."

"Your Highness," Philemon said from the sidelines, "you must shoulder the heavy responsibility of this country now."

A princess said in a low voice: "However, Your Majesty has no intention to appoint a crown prince."

"His Royal Highness Edwan is the first in line of succession," Princess Dana said, "His Majesty has decided to appoint His Royal Highness Edwan as Crown Prince, but it has not been announced yet... This country needs Edwan."

Philemon said: "The Royal Guards have pledged their allegiance to you, Your Highness."

The idlers around the palace suddenly fell silent.

Edwan sat by the bed for a while, lowered his head and held the old emperor's arm, sighed softly, turned and walked towards the palace gate.

"I still have a few meetings, so I'll get busy first."

The maids bowed their heads and saluted, and everyone watched Edwan leave the bedroom.

Emilia was slightly relieved.

She recalled Yang Ming's instructions before leaving, glanced at the knight's sword hidden in the cabinet, and yawned wearily.

"Go back and rest, Emilia, it's fine here," Princess Dana said in a voice.

"No mother," Emilia said, "I want to sleep on the sofa next to me for a while, and try to guard my father as much as possible."

Princess Dana said softly: "Go."

Emilia walked to the couch next to the cabinet, and fell asleep drowsily before the maid brought the pillow.

Princess Dana glanced at her personal maid, who walked over quickly and sat next to Emilia, in case the princess was nervous and said something in her sleep.

half an hour later.

Edwan's motorcade parked outside a prison in the suburbs.

On the bottom floor of the prison, in a corner surrounded by projection screens, Yang Ming hadn't taken a few sips from his wine glass, but Edwan had already made himself slightly drunk.

Edwan said in a deep voice, "I feel despicable."

Yang Ming's body sank into the soft sofa cushion, and he couldn't help yawning:

"Your Highness, I have just been busy for a long time, and now I want to take a nap."

"No, you have to listen to my nagging," Edwan said, "I have no one else to talk to right now."

"Then I'll give you half a galaxy hour."

Yang Ming smiled and said:

"Don't be so depressed, you complain more about your father than respect.

"He was just sick, lying there quietly waiting for the end of his life, everyone has it, it's the law of nature.

"Now you can flex your muscles with impunity and realize your political ambitions."

"But that's my father after all," Edwan whispered, "I don't approve of his policies, I don't approve of his behavior style, but I'm always a continuation of his genes."

Yang Ming curled his lips: "The topic of father and son has led to too many interesting stories."

"Let's not talk about it," Edwan asked. "You didn't take part in it, did you? What happened in the palace."

Yang Ming said: "I am the leader, but I can say with a clear conscience that I didn't hurt your own father a single iota."

Edwan nodded: "General Fremont also said something similar."

Yang Ming reminded him: "Tomorrow you have to prepare a televised speech, announcing the fact that you are about to become the emperor of the Luofeng Empire, and form the basis of public opinion."

"Is this too anxious?" Edwan hesitated.

"The rebellion on the fifth administrative star will be completely suppressed in about half a month. This is your first report card when you officially take charge."

Yang Ming briefly introduced his plan:

"As long as the rebellion on the fifth administrative planet is put down, I will start to unify the military and re-establish a centralized command system for the military.

"In order to reassure the New Federation and the Sherman Empire, I will create the illusion of military polarization, and let Gudun Maha and Leon form a competitive relationship. There are some small frictions and conflicts between the two sides on weekdays, but in fact it is me. control.

"In this way, we have the opportunity to develop military power in internal competition."

Edwan frowned and looked at Yang Ming: "Ming, I sense a strong sense of urgency in your plan."

"Edwan, do you know what happened recently, how did the New Federation deal with the Sherman Empire?"

"Buying insects, this is simply a means of exterminating humanity... What do you mean?"

Edwan's eyes were wide open, Yang Ming put down his wine glass and nodded lightly.

Yang Ming said: "My friend told me that this plan of the New Federation has been going on for decades, and the Sherman Empire is full of eggs."

"Isn't the Sherman Empire already searching?"

"It's hard to find all of them, not to mention, because the continuous destruction of more than a dozen swarms should have triggered the self-protection mechanism of other swarms, and they will hide even more secretly."

"Are there any in Luofeng?"

Edwan panicked: "We have to face the second day of disaster... This is unimaginable!"

Yang Ming said: "Don't worry, there are none at present, even if there are, I can solve them."

Edwane began to feel anxious.

He couldn't even imagine what it would be like when bugs attacked the administrative planet overwhelmingly.

Just like the documentary films he saw when he was educated in school.

Edwan said angrily: "The new federation is simply challenging the bottom line of human civilization!"

"The Battle of the Austrian Stars is just the beginning."

Yang Ming rested his arms on his pillow, with a bit of thought in his eyes, he said slowly:

"In this battle, the Sherman Empire tasted the sweetness, the noble class gained fame, the royal family strengthened its prestige, and the people became more united because of the insecurity brought by the Zerg.

"The reputation of the new federation has been ruined, and most countries are urgently self-examining each planet.

"In the future, wherever insect plagues break out, they will be associated with the name of the New Federation.

"Because of the defeat in the Battle of Austrian Star, the current political situation of the New Federation has also begun to be violently turbulent. The country is in chaos, and their political party disputes are also very fierce."

Edwan lowered his head and thought: "This is our period of opportunity."

"That's right," Yang Ming said with a smile, "The Sherman Empire is likely to continue to create local wars, forcefully suppress the Galaxy's second child, and there is even a possibility of a full-scale war."

"Then what about us? Ming?"

"Developing the economy is the number one priority."

Yang Ming said:

"Let this country's machinery go all out, establish a complete industrial system as soon as possible, and invest money in a powerful fleet with the help of the old-fashioned silver in recent years.

"When we have accumulated enough military strength, we will look at the three small countries around us. They have a total of nine administrative stars and a population of 1.2 billion."

Edwan was a little shocked: "We want to launch a war of aggression? That's just an excuse for the new federal camp to declare war on us."

"We have more than war options, Edwand.

"We can form an alliance politically, rely on each other economically, and let me control militarily."

Yang Ming said slowly:

"When the Luofeng Empire only has the size of five main administrative stars, the new Federation can make whatever it wants.

"When Luofeng Empire has more than a dozen main administrative stars and can break the teeth of the new federation, he will hesitate.

"And when the Luofeng Empire has dozens of administrative stars, the new federation will change their arrogant attitude.

"There is no strategic check and balance in the Milky Way. Only a strong fleet can give the people a sense of security."

"But," Edwan frowned, "how can you control the fleets of other countries?"

Yang Ming laughed and said, "Why did General Leon suddenly serve me?"

"this……"

"Edwan, this is the part I can't reveal to you."

Edwan paced back and forth with his hips crossed.

He suddenly said: "Ming, I feel like you come from a mysterious and unpredictable interstellar organization. This organization has terrifying resources. They want to cultivate a new force in the Milky Way to achieve their goals."

"Your sense is very keen," Yang Ming said with a smile, "However, even if there really is an interstellar organization, I can assure you of one thing."

"What?"

"I'm the biggest boss inside."

Edwan's expression was full of weirdness: "Do other members of your organization know about this?"

"Currently, there are only a few people in this organization," Yang Ming spread his hands, "I am the only boss."

"Then what do you want to do?"

"The Grand Duke of the Empire."

"Ghosts believe it! You have no intention of going to the Sherman Empire!"

Yang Ming could only curl his lips.

If the Valkyrie hadn't been wandering around a corner of the Sherman Empire right now, he might have really gone.

"By the way, Edwan, I'm going to the New Federation in a few days."

"Huh?" Edwan frowned, "They hate you to the bone, you are the fuse that caused damage to their long-distance fleet, what are you going to the New Federation for?"

"Steal technology, plagiarize patents, engage in economics."

"steal!"

Edwan wanted to reprimand this kind of theft, but he quickly reacted and realized how amazing wealth was contained in it, which could make Luofeng's various industries develop at a high speed.

"Be careful, and then...do as much as you can."

Yang Ming was immediately happy.

...

"The fourth phase of the new genetic modification enhanced injection experiment, 0.7% concentration, start injection."

In the Feinan.

Yang Ming lay quietly on the operating table, beside 026 who was full of nervousness.

The light red liquid was pushed into Yang Ming's wrist vein.

Yang Ming waited quietly.

About six minutes later, he felt that all parts of his body began to heat up, as if he had inexhaustible strength, and his heartbeat became stronger.

But what followed was a flashing picture that began to appear in front of his eyes.

The fragments are very mottled, with the memories of Po Whirling's childhood, and the perspective of the queen mother who died under his lightsaber.

Lv's announcement echoed in Yang Ming's ears.

Yang Ming began to concentrate, allowing himself to concentrate on thinking about fighting skills.

About two minutes later, Yang Ming's head was clear and his eyesight became clear, his thinking became extremely active, and for a few moments he had the illusion that time seemed to be slowing down.

He opened his eyes and sat up. The silver tights on 026's body were rapidly enlarged, and Yang Ming could clearly see those tightly arranged tiny holes.

"Boss!" 026 shouted nervously.

"I feel pretty good," Yang Ming looked down at his hands.

He seems to have returned to the moment when he faced the Zerg Queen, with a clear mind, clear logic, and a violent but controllable physical strength.

"I'm going to the training room, you don't have to follow me, I'm afraid of accidentally hurting you."

"Hmm! Boss, please do your best!"

Yang Ming laughed quite normally, lowered his head and ran to the training cabin not far away.

half an hour later.

Yang Ming lay in the training cabin that had been demolished, dripping with sweat, panting continuously, extremely weak.

"Boss, the data has been completely collected!"

The projection of Law appeared on the side, and said with a smile:

"There is no out-of-control situation, which is the most ideal result, but the risk in this area cannot be ignored at present, and you need to do a few more experiments.

"Using 0.7% as the standard dose, you should be able to withstand multiple doses injected at the same time, but the increase in combat power obtained is not linearly related to the dose.

"Just now your physical indicators have increased by 20% to 50%, which is too violent!"

"Made, this side effect is too uncomfortable, I feel like I'm paralyzed!"

Yang Ming cursed a few words in a low voice, then said puzzledly:

"The combat power can only be improved for half an hour?"

"Elevating the dose should increase the duration of the effect, but more trials are needed," said Ridge.

"This time is enough for me! I have tried many times and tried to find a way to reduce the side effects for me!"

Yang Ming sat up cursing.

His whole body seemed to be melting.

"This thing can't be used until it's a life-and-death moment. Has the production line been arranged?"

"arranged!"

Yang Ming smiled and said, "Make more, sell it on the black market, and take a look at the market feedback by the way."

Li smiled and said, "I'm the boss who thinks so! If you just synthesize the medicine according to the formula, it can be done in half a day!"

Yang Ming: ...

"You money fanatic! Cultivate more mechanical thinking bodies, such as Dabiqi's level. We can continue to carry forward the model of Dabiqi's control of the Sixth Fleet and use it in the military of several nearby small countries. body."

Lil curled his lips: "A powerful omnic empire is rapidly rising in the corner of the galaxy."

Yang Ming smiled and said:

"Remember to bind one-click headshot, this function is best to synchronize the entity and the thinking body.

"Get two robots to come over and carry me to the shower, I can't move my legs now.

"I'm going to Hera later...does she know?"

"If the boss is referring to the cause and effect of the Austrian Star Wars, then I have already told her," Li reminded, "She has been emotionally stable, but it is not difficult to see that she blames herself a little."

"I have to think about how to compensate her," Yang Ming said with a smile, "How about a promise with your body?"

Law reminded: "From your unilateral experience, a human companion like her who has no experience at all should not be as good as an advanced companion robot with many preset programs."

"You know a hammer."

Two crawler robots galloped over, and they turned their heads down to form a simple stretcher.

Yang Ming lay peacefully on the load-bearing boards of the two robots.

"Tomorrow, Kolev will be picked up on the Feinan, and we will plan to enter the New Federation to make money... This ship will finally welcome its first mate."

Lu slightly dissatisfied: "He is the first mate, so I am the second mate?"

Yang Ming said: "You are the goddess statue at the bow of the ship. In a sense, you are the ship, and we all serve you."

Law clicked: "What about 026?"

"An eye-catching mascot."

"Uh, her potential is quite good, I mean the combat aspect."

Lu followed the 'stretcher' and walked quietly for a while, and couldn't help asking the doubts in his heart.

"Boss, what made you suddenly let go of our mechanical thinking body? You have not allowed me to expand the size of the mechanical thinking body before."

"The moment I took out the old emperor's heart, I realized..."

Yang Ming looked at the starry sky outside the window with calm eyes and an easy-going expression.

"Omnics are more fragile than humans."