The Way of the Empress

Moodys frowned when he heard it, and refused: “No, this is too dangerous. Besides, I don’t have time to accompany you at the border.”

Although the law allows married guides to accompany the army, but as a sentinel, out of selfishness, he still hopes that his guide can stay in the more secure Capital Star.

Moodys never thought that defending the country and going to war was the responsibility of weak guides.

“I’m not afraid of danger. I just want to be with you, and the law allows it.” Zhuo Yang refused to give up.

Moodys was very helpless. “But, I really don’t have time to accompany you at the border.”

“I don’t need you to accompany you. I won’t disturb you, I will stay in the back… I promise, I will definitely abide by army regulations.” Zhuo Yang took his hand, shaking it with bright eyes full of anticipation. “Just let me go.”

He didn’t plan to bother Moodys. As long as he stay in the same space with Moodys and know that he is not far away, Zhuo Yang will be reassured.

There is absolutely no way for him to stay at Capital Star with peace of mind if Moodys goes out.

Moodys was very incapable of resisting his stickiness and coquetry, and he felt a headache.

Zhuo Yang did his best, rubbing against him, and said, “Just let me go, uncle. I’ll be good.”

Moodys was helpless.

“If you don’t let me go, I’ll go secretly. You know that no one in Capital Star can ever stop what I want to do…” Zhuo Yang changed his words and threatened when he saw that he didn’t respond.

Moodys was rubbed so hard that he didn’t have the ability to deflect. He scratched his nose lightly and finally admitted defeat. “You said it yourself, you will stay in the back and be a good, little lunatic.”

Seeing him agree, Zhuo Yang revealed a satisfied smile.

The two looked at each other. They could see what the other side was thinking, and lingered all night…

As a result, the crown prince’s luggage brought a large human-shaped luggage on the day of the expedition.

Moodys will go to the Lyra galaxy in person. As the crown prince’s direct subordinates, the Dawn and Glory Legions immediately merged into a combined legion and boarded the large warship, Morningstar.

The Rising Sun Corps, as the legion responsible for the security of the royal family and the capital, remained behind.

Moodys has always been resolute. After leaving Capital Star, he immediately made the Morningstar make five consecutive space transitions — directly making the entire legion jump from the inner galaxy to the outer galaxy, arriving at the garrison nearest to Lyra galaxy, the nearby Vulture Legion garrison on Vol star.

Unite with Felman, Commander of the Vulture Legion.

The distance between Vol Star and the Capital Star in the outer galaxy is quite far. If it wasn’t a military warship making the trip, but a normal spaceship, the trip would have taken at least two plus months.

Even with continuous space jumps, it took them about 5 days to reach Vol Star.

Moodys was very busy on the warship. Although the battle had not yet begun, he already began making preparations to retake the Lyra galaxy, and researching star charts.

Although Zhuo Yang was on the warship with him, they rarely met. In many cases, by the time Zhuo Yang woke up, Moodys was no longer in the room, or by the time Zhuo Yang slept, Moodys was still busy. There wasn’t time for exchanging words. Looking back, their longest previous communication was the night before the expedition.

However, Zhuo Yang did not complain. As early as when he decided to join the army, he expected such a situation. But he never bothered Moodys or take the initiative to find him… He simply let his nine-tailed fox follow Moodys, and quietly accompany him, while he remained very quiet at the back.

Sitting in the lounge, he stared at the dark starry sky outside the window. This was the first time in his life he had seen the galaxy.

The warship shook violently like an earthquake, making people dizzy. Zhuo Yang knew that this was another space transition.

“Your Highness, how are you? We just had another space transition. Do you feel sick? Do you need to take medicine?” As soon as Zhuo Yang felt a little unwell, the head of logistics from the Dawn Legion, Liu Erya, would Immediately inquire about his physical condition.

After so many years in the army, it was the first time that she had been so close to a noble guide, and this person was also the most honorable crown princess and the crown prince’s guide… Zhuo Yang was like a beautiful and fragile vase to her.

Although the law lets married sentinels to bring their own guides on expeditions, because of the weakness and scarcity of guides, very few sentinels have done so… Most sentinels hope that their guides can stay behind where it’s more secure.

Particularly guides with noble identities like Zhuo Yang’s.

Apart from those guides who are soldiers, Zhuo Yang is the first army guide Liu Erya saw.

The fact that Moodys would take Zhuo Yang was quite unexpected by both legions… Although they were very familiar with the commander, the crown prince, they were still a little unfamiliar with Zhuo Yang, the crown princess…

While they were curious, they were also worried that Zhuo Yang will be too squeamish, show off a temper, or throw tantrums, and drag them down.

In order to take care of him, Ding Hui arranged for Liu Erya, the head of logistics, who was not as busy, to specially take care of him…

However, after getting along for a few days, Liu Erya found that Zhuo Yang was very easy to get along with, and very approachable… After people knew, the soldiers who were afraid that the crown princess would act like an extra ancestor, breathed a sigh of relief.

“I’m fine, Lieutenant Colonel Liu Erya. I’m not that squeamish. You don’t need to worry about me. Go and do your own business.” Zhuo Yang shook his head gently, also aware of his special status. He didn’t want to be a burden to those on the Morningstar.

It was he who insisted on coming with Moodys, and he never thought of dragging anyone’s back…

Lieutenant Colonel Liu Erya’s name is actually written as Liu Erya1Different spellings. The name they call her – 刘二丫 – can be thought of as missy or young ‘un.. It’s just that those army ruffians were used to calling her Liu Erya.

Liu Erya liked this approachable Crown Princess, and was afraid that he would be bored, so she smiled heartily. “It’s okay, I’m not busy with logistics work. Your Highness, are you really okay?”

Seeing that she was not busy, Zhuo Yang breathed a sigh of relief. “Fortunately, it’s bearable and don’t need to take medicine.”

After that, he took a sip of his coffee and continued to look out the window. He was dazed by the beautiful galaxy he had never seen before.

“Has Your Highness never seen the stars before?” Although Liu Erya often fights, she doesn’t understand what’s good about the starry skies, but still took the initiative to find a topic to prevent Zhuo Yang from being bored.

Zhuo Yang looked at the vast sea of ​​stars outside the window, and replied with a smile: “Yes. After living to 30, this is the first time I have left the Capital Star.”

Liu Erya looked at him and smiled. “The crown princess is still young at 30 years old.”

“Who said I wasn’t? Like this, he2I believe he’s referring to Moodys can be said to be a different kind of old cow eating young grass.” Zhuo Yang smiled and drank a few sips of coffee. Chatting with Liu Erya made the nausea lessen quite a bit.

Pausing to look at the starry galaxy outside the window, he asked, “Where are we now? When will we be able to reach Vol Star?”

After sitting inside the entire time, he has already lost track of time. He doesn’t even know what year it is anymore.

“We have reached the Heart of the Rose, and should be able to reach the Volstar in less than a day, Your Highness.” Liu Erya looked at the current coordinates and replied.

Zhuo Yang suddenly thought of something, and asked, “Heart of the Rose? Is that the place where Marshal Xue’s wife fell?”

Because of that story and this beautiful name, Zhuo Yang was very impressed with this place.

“That’s right, Your Highness.” Liu Erya was surprised. Hhe didn’t expect Zhuo Yang to know the story.

Zhuo Yang looked at the starry and beautiful planetary fortress outside the window, and murmured the name: “Heart of the Rose…”

“In such a beautiful and extraordinary place, who would have thought that such a tragedy happened here?” As Zhuo Yang thought to himself, a mysterious and ominous premonition suddenly rose in his heart.

Thinking of the imminent war, it’s bad saying such unlucky words… He didn’t continue, and suppressed the thought immediately, forcing it to disperse.

Liu Erya was right. In less than a day, the Morningstar arrived at the Vol Star garrison that evening.

After being separated from Moodys for several days, Zhuo Yang finally saw Moodys briefly again and pulled his generous and powerful palms.

General Felman, the commander, came to greet them in person with a formal salute. “Greetings, Your Royal Highness the Crown Prince, and Your Highness, the Crown Princess—”

Zhuo Yang and Moodys nodded.

The moment Felman raised his head and looked at Zhuo Yang, he was surprised, but he quickly lowered his head to cover up his reaction.

Zhuo Yang looked at the middle-aged army commander with a gloomy face and felt uncomfortable for some reason.

But thinking that the other party was a supporter of Moodys’ proposal, and also a commander who was going to fight with Moodys in this battle, he forced himself to suppress this subtle discomfort…

 

The foreboding… ?

 

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1Different spellings. The name they call her – 刘二丫 – can be thought of as missy or young ‘un.2I believe he’s referring to Moodys