"You also know, I just returned from Athyst, being watched by many people, and that great battle also left so aftereffects, so give ti to consider..."
Li Yu said tactfully, but didn't refuse. He still counted on this Queen to help him withstand Titus's pressure, he couldn't not give her face.
So he used external danger and his own state to temporarily stall Vimala.
Vimala's eyes were deep, looking at Li Yu. If it was an external danger, she could send soone to escort him, but if sothing went wrong with Li Yu himself, that would be more troubleso.
"Is it left over from bursting out with Strength?" she asked.
All factions were guessing what kind of thod Li Yu used to burst out with that level of combat power.
Although there was no specific information, it was undoubtedly a trump card with an extrely huge price.
"Mm..." Li Yu nodded, a bitter smile involuntarily appearing on the corners of his mouth: "There were simply too many enemies, far stronger than , so I had no choice either."
What Vimala wanted to ask was exactly how huge a price Li Yu paid, and whether it would affect his future combat power and potential.
This was closely related to Li Yu's value, it was just that she knew Li Yu couldn't possibly tell her the truth.
But looking at the other party's resistant attitude, the price he paid was probably similar to outside guesses, bringing severe aftereffects.
Thinking of this, Vimala's originally urgent thought to cultivate Li Yu suddenly faded a lot. What she wanted was a Li Yu who was still powerful, not a sickling.
Keeping him in Returning Star and observing him carefully for a period of ti seed to also be a good choice. This thought surfaced in Vimala's heart.
Under normal circumstances, to rope in a powerful A-rank lifeform, it would take an extrely long ti to formulate a detailed plan.
From his personal preferences to his relatives and friends, encroaching step by step, could they then pull the other party into their camp.
Rough thods like Vimala's roping in Li Yu were not common, mainly because of Klein's existence, causing the interests of the two to be sowhat aligned in a certain aspect.
So Vimala didn't want to waste ti. However, if she acted too urgently, she would lose her status instead, so waiting was also fine.
Comprehensive consideration from all aspects made her ponder for a mont and say:
"In that case, then you can rest for a period of ti first. Regarding your conferring ceremony and military appointnt, it should co down in a couple of days."
Vimala's change in attitude didn't exceed Li Yu's expectations, it was just that he didn't expect this beautiful mature woman to let him off so easily.
He thought they would have to continue pulling back and forth for two or three rounds before Vimala would reluctantly retreat.
The two chatted about a few business matters, mainly involving the cleanup work of the Athyst Civilization.
Not long after, a maid walked to Vimala's side. Although she didn't say what the matter was, Vimala still let Li Yu leave first.
After Li Yu left, she returned to her Seat, her expression solemn, and had the maid turn on the Holographic Screen.
.........
Exiting this Palace, naturally soone guided him to leave here, but it wasn't leaving the Star Casting Palace, rather heading in another direction.
Li Yu raised an eyebrow, finding this road quite familiar, and simply didn't speak, quietly following the attendant in front.
They quickly arrived in front of Klein's Palace. The female guards in front of the door had clearly been notified long ago and actively opened the palace doors for him.
"Seems like the personnel changed..." Glancing at the several Valiant and Spirited female guards, Li Yu muttered.
Ascending to the second floor, Klein was sitting at a desk, head lowered seemingly consulting so materials. Her tranquil appearance gave Li Yu a trance-like feeling.
He had just talked with Vimala, and the two were indeed too similar to a certain extent, but their temperants were completely different.
"You're here..." Klein didn't even raise her head. Black strands of hair fell from beside her ear, forming a sharp contrast with her smooth white face.
"Sit..." Slender fingers pointed to a Seat, and Li Yu didn't stand on ceremony either, sitting down straight away.
"What did the Queen say to you?" Klein addressed Vimala as Queen with Superficial Courtesy, the distance in her tone very obvious.
"She wants to head to No Man's Land." Li Yu sat in the chair in a relaxed posture, his tone lazy.
"Mm?" Klein then raised her head, looking at Li Yu's unreliable appearance, frowning slightly:
"No Man's Land is very dangerous. Teacher Horus can almost no longer hold on, having requested support multiple tis."
Li Yu nodded: "I know too. Moreover, I originally had aftereffects left over, so I temporarily didn't agree to the Queen."
"Aftereffects?" Klein's deanor seed a bit nervous, her face sowhat anxious, saying: "What kind of aftereffects... do you need to go to the Research Base for a check-up..."
As her voice fell, Klein's face flushed slightly, seemingly feeling that her words weren't quite appropriate, and bit her lip again, Protesting Too Much: "You are the signboard set up by the High Echelon now, there can't be any mistakes."
Li Yu smiled faintly: "Many thanks for Your Royal Highness's concern, but I know my own body, there are no big problems."
"That's good..." Klein's eyes flickered, not daring to et Li Yu's gaze, changing the subject: "Why temporarily? Does the Queen insist that you head to No Man's Land?"
"Yeah..." Li Yu sighed lancholically: "The Queen said let go gild myself, fish for so rit. With Horus watching over, nothing will happen, so it's easier for her to continue elevating my position."
"Seems she ntioned preparing for sothing..."
His words were vague, at the sa ti staring closely at Klein's expression, wanting to know Klein's attitude towards this matter.
Hearing this, Klein frowned tightly, sighing silently, "Actually, she wants to control Returning Star and beco the Empress of Returning Star."
"Oh..." Li Yu already knew about this, his reaction flat.
"You... guessed it? Or did the Queen tell you." Klein looked at the flat-reacting Li Yu and asked in confusion.
One had to know, even when she herself first learned of this matter, she was shocked not lightly.
Yet Li Yu didn't have any reaction now, as if he had known about this matter long ago.
"The Queen did indeed hint to . Your Royal Highness has a glamorous appearance and a kind heart, you are the indisputable candidate for Empress..." Li Yu casually explained.
"What nonsense are you saying..." Klein said crossly: "Being an Empress is a very serious matter, it has nothing to do with appearance."
Although she said this, looking at the slightly raised corners of Klein's mouth, her mood was obviously very good.
But then she seed to think of sothing, shaking her head again: "She wants to beco Empress, it's only for herself..."
This involved an Unspoken Rule. In the Interstellar Era, there was no explicit regulation stating that only male descendants could inherit the throne.
However, past rulers of Returning Star had all been male, which naturally beca the default rule for everyone.
Even with the open atmosphere of the current Interstellar space, if Klein beca Empress, it would probably more or less make Returning Star Citizens feel unaccustod.
This was still under the condition that Klein possessed inheritance qualifications. If Vimala forcefully arrogated all power, then it wouldn't just be ordinary Citizens who felt unaccustod.
After the supre ruler died, selecting a successor from the Designated Heirs, this was the rule.
What are you, a Queen, jumping out for?
The difficulty for Vimala to beco Empress was far higher than for Klein, so she could only push Klein forward.
And when Klein truly beca Empress, with her understanding of her own Mother, there would probably be follow-up matters.
Klein simply explained a couple of sentences. Li Yu remained calm and unruffled. The Imperial Family was ruthless. Regardless of which world or what kind of ideology, this was eternally unchanging.
However, these matters didn't have much to do with him temporarily. At most, he could be considered a slightly larger Pawn now, still unable to play a decisive role.
The two chatted for a mont. Klein's words explicitly and implicitly complained about Li Yu rarely contacting her while outside.
And Li Yu told Klein about Alexei colluding with the Salvation Ark.
"Alexei actually hid so deeply?" Klein was sowhat surprised. Usually, her relationship with Alexei was quite good.
But it turned out Alexei was turning around to make a move on Li Yu.
"I will keep an eye on him..." Klein's eyes flickered, clearly jotting Alexei down in her little notebook.
Klein suddenly rembered and reminded: "...Right, the person you asked for has already been delivered to your Base, along with that field squad."
Is it Ramon? Arrived so quickly. Li Yu indicated he understood. Ramon was already in Returning Star territory, so the speed of returning to the Central Star System was naturally very fast.
Li Yu didn't stay here long, preparing to go back, pack up, and then go to the Logistics Departnt to fish for materials.
Compared to chatting with Klein, his interest in building the [Death Star] was greater.
Klein's expression was hesitant. In the end, just as Li Yu was about to go out the door, she gritted her teeth and asked: "Have you... contacted the rmaid Princess recently?"
Li Yu's footsteps paused, turning his head slightly surprised: "rmaid Princess?"
He pondered for a mont, shaking his head: "No, we haven't contacted each other for a long ti."
Klein seed to breathe a sigh of relief, her expression much better, having soone escort Li Yu out. And she herself closed the page on the screen––
#[Scarlet Scandal: The Baron and the rmaid Princess's Untold Story].
Turning to look at the magnificent Palace, a faint smile appeared on the corners of Li Yu's mouth.
Actually, after his heaven-defying battle record spread out, the rmaid Princess expressed concern imdiately.
The two chatted happily for a long ti, but there was no need for Klein to know about such small matters.
Exiting the Star Casting Palace, the atmosphere outside was still fiery. Massive projection banners hung at the end of the Flying Vehicles in mid-air.
The slogans were basically related to Li Yu. Outrageous slogans like 'Great rmaid Conqueror' or 'Legendary Princess Knight' were everywhere.
Every major event was a Public Opinion Frenzy, and many Chaos Enjoyers would appear in it.
The atmosphere between most civilizations was relatively open. There was almost no one who couldn't be discussed.
It was just that when it involved certain Major Cosmic Figures, everyone would involuntarily restrain themselves a bit in their hearts.
Li Yu didn't pay attention to those outrageous slogans either, changing his appearance and quietly returning to his experintal Base.
.........
"Is Uncle Li Yu returning today..." Keller paced back and forth in the hall, muttering:
"The blood on his body must have beco even more fragrant. What a pity... that devil won't let touch him, I can only drink so specially mixed beverages every day..."
"Too hateful..."
Tu Ying sat silently on a large chair, staring at the Holographic Screen broadcasting Li Yu's return footage, deep expectation hidden in his eyes.
Sinai had a gentle smile hanging on her face, her upper body seemingly even more magnificent, who knows what she sneaked to eat.
With the opening of the Base's main door, everyone in the hall knew Li Yu had returned.
"Uncle, you're finally back!" As soon as Li Yu walked into the hall, he saw a bloody shadow pounce on him, plunging headlong into his embrace.
"So fragrant... so fragrant... so fragrant..." Keller rubbed vigorously with her nose, an intoxicated expression on her face.
"Scram..." Li Yu was full of black lines, grabbing this Little Squirt by the neck and lifting her out of his embrace.
In case soone else saw, they would think he was so kind of pervert.
Casually throwing her out, Keller suffered a Falling On One's Butt, sitting on the ground, her face still full of intoxication. So fragrant... blood... so fragrant... really want to take a sip...
This Little Squirt is hopeless, Li Yu was Speechless. Then another black shadow abruptly darted out and stood in front of him.
"Woah... hasn't been that long since we last t, and you've grown this tall." Li Yu looked up at the silent Tu Ying, squeezing his robust muscles.
He was quite satisfied with Tu Ying's steady nature. Occasionally when he thought of that Bastard Tu Rui, he felt quite confident.
“Just reached two point five ters,” Tu Ying said muffledly.
"Your vitality is comparable to so C tier lifeforms, not bad..." Li Yu nodded in satisfaction. As a Five-Blood Troll, Tu Ying's potential was massive.
However, potential was one aspect, one's own efforts were another.
If Tu Ying didn't work hard himself, no matter how great the potential, it couldn't be unleashed.
Clearly, during this period, Tu Ying's training hadn't fallen behind.
"There is still a very long distance to you." Tu Ying shook his head.
"Want to catch up to ?" Li Yu couldn't help but laugh out loud. He originally wanted to pat his head, but found he couldn't reach it. Fortunately, Tu Ying tactfully squatted down.
Li Yu then teased: "Young man, good ideals, keep working hard!"
Sinai had been waiting at the side long ago, holding milk. This was a reserved program. Li Yu took a sip, his eyes lighting up slightly: "Not bad, seems even tastier."
Sinai's smile deepened, saying softly: "My Superpower is also gradually developing, it can let food unleash a more perfect flavor."
"Not bad... not bad..." Li Yu cast his eyes down, praising.
His Esper Legion was currently training. Li Yu planned to perform Force Modification on all of them, forcefully increasing their combat power.
To save them from gathering dust in the Base all day, he always felt it was a pity.
However, there was a drawback after undergoing Force Modification, which Stanley and the others also discovered during this period.
The Force had already modified their bodies beyond recognition, making it very hard to grow stronger through other thods.
And while Sinai lowered her head to do her work, she whispered:
"A few days ago, a few people ca looking for you. Their attitude was respectful. Even when I said you hadn't returned yet, they still weren't willing to leave. I arranged them in the reception room, they've been waiting for a few days."
"Mm, I know." Li Yu took the small dessert she prepared.
Sinai's Superpower could endow food with peculiar effects, while also enhancing its flavor.
(End of this chapter)
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