Chapter 116 Multi-sided Endless

Afternoon.

Floating island. Secluded bamboo house. The mountain breeze blew gently, disturbing the rustling of the bamboo forest. The scorching sunlight penetrated the forest, half-hidden and half-falling on the mottled ground.

Rustle, rustle——

A pencil was scribbling on the sketchbook, and soon an alpha with deep brows and a handsome face that was almost perfect appeared on the paper.

"Sister, your painting is so great!" The cute and clear boy's voice suddenly broke the silence of this early summer.

"I should say, our drawing is really great!" Su Xi turned around and saw a tall housekeeping robot not far away, carrying a bread basket and setting afternoon tea on the dining table.

The silver-white body has smooth lines and a soft metallic sheen, but it is not gentle and friendly, but rather full of a sharp sense of power. However, this humanoid robot, which has gathered top military technology, is now wearing a small apron with a cute strawberry pattern and is very skilled in doing the work of a housekeeping robot.

Su Xi looked at the long rabbit ears on the biochemical robot with satisfaction, and replied with a smile: "Isn't it, Xiguang?"

"Everything my sister said is right." Xiguang's crisp electronic synthesizer sounded. After the chip was repaired, the external device installed basically retained Fitz's original design, but the appearance was more human-like. Except for the long rabbit ears, his stature was half a head taller than Suxi.

"Here, freshly baked cheese rolls." As soon as Su Xi finished speaking, a small silver fork brought a small piece of tempting dessert to her mouth. Su Xi was stunned for a moment, then looked up and saw Xi Guang's electronic eyes flashing with a frequency representing happiness. She smiled, opened her lips and ate.

Then she turned her gaze back and happened to meet Fitzgerald's gaze from a distance. The alpha was currently in a long-distance holographic communication in the reception room. From Su Xi's perspective, she could only see his hazy silhouette through the sparse and scattered flowers and trees and through the glass curtain wall.

But Su Xi knew that he was distractedly looking at her at the moment, so she waved at him with a smile and buried her head in her painting again.

This time, she severed the superficial spiritual connection with AI Xiguang and tried to pick up the sketching techniques from her distant memory.

The work she just drew is a monochrome sketch from a half-human, half-machine perspective. It is so detailed that it is indistinguishable from the real image. But after finishing it, she spent a long time looking at it and felt that something was missing. The human-machine connection has indeed enhanced her observation and imitation of "reality", but the "emotional" side has obviously retreated.

Su Xi turned the pencil in her hand hesitantly for a few times, and thought for a moment. This was a gift that she had drawn herself as an atonement, so it had to carry some sincerity. He had no shortage of power or wealth, so she couldn't think of any better choice than a gift she had made herself.

When she just returned to her residence at Youhuangju, she had been planning to take advantage of the best mood between the two of them to explain the series of troubles caused by Leila Asai's beastly rampage three days ago, but an impromptu meeting called him away.

It was her idea to take in Asai, but it involved many people including Chrismary. She said she would handle it, but she was actually a little worried that he would be angry in his current state.

Su Xi made up her mind, changed a pencil and continued painting.

Xiguang, who had been waiting quietly for a long time without receiving any new instructions, lowered his head and saw the human he called "sister" remove the perfect finished product on the drawing board that was created in sync with the human and the machine. He watched her put the blank paper back on and started drawing again.

However, its core processor did not receive the signal requesting the same frequency.

The scarlet rabbit eyes flashed red, Xiguang raised his head and cast his gaze straight at the human alpha who was in a holographic meeting behind the hazy glass curtain wall.

Before it could use the authority of the home core intelligent computer to change this human's 'first-level host-guest authority' in 'Youhuangju' to 'third-level outsider authority'... the red-haired alpha in the meeting suddenly glanced at the AI ​​call button in the room, then turned around and looked out through the clear part of the glass curtain wall.

The rabbit-eared housekeeping robot accompanying Su Xi under the parasol was bending slightly and refilling the owner's cup of tea with perfect etiquette.

Su Xi tilted her head as if to say "thank you" and accepted the robot's attentive service very naturally.

Everything outside seemed normal, except——

The tall robot also naturally bent its knees and half-knelt, looking straight at the master it was serving. After taking the dessert from the exquisite bone china plate, it carefully fed the master one bite at a time...

Fitzgerald, who was in the holographic meeting, forced himself to look away, seeing all of this through the glass wall. However, the strange premonition in his heart became stronger and stronger.

"Your Highness?" Albert in the holographic image noticed that he was distracted and couldn't help but remind him.

"No problem, go on." He waved his hand slightly, indicating to speed up the process.

Albert briefly recounted how he had blocked Queen Marlaina's private starship from entering the stargate, as well as the background of his investigation during this period.

"You handled it very well," Fitzgerald praised him, and said, "No matter from the official or personal relationship, the First Fortress cannot promise Her Majesty the so-called 'military protection'."

Albert's eyes flickered. He certainly understood the so-called "official" perspective. As the most important breeder and role model of the empire, it was illegal for him to leave the central galaxy easily. Moreover, he claimed to seek "asylum" without any letters of credence, which was an obvious political mistake.

He had the audacity to block them because of this high-sounding reason. But personal relationship?

Albert dismissed the other subordinate officials in the holographic conference with just one button.

Fitzgerald saw Albert's eager look for an explanation. He chuckled and said indifferently, "Although I have a one-fifth direct blood relationship with her, that was during the time of the first Queen Laya. I have no direct connection with the third generation Queen Marlaina who returned."

Albert asked hesitantly: "But there is still a large part of public opinion that recognizes this family relationship based on genetics..."

"Oh? Are you talking about the 'public opinion' of the beneficiaries of the existing order, such as the Shulen family?" Fitzgerald sneered, looking at the next heir of the Shulen family in the holographic image, and touched his nose awkwardly. He continued:

"There is no clear legal provision to support this, and the royal family has no succession documents to issue."

The red-haired alpha propped his chin up with his hand, his eyes flickering slightly. He never expected that he had just destroyed the Rose Star, whose power was unclear, the day before, but the first person he attracted was the agent of this omega totalitarian organization.

But he didn't say this out loud. Instead, he patiently inspired Albert to change his angle of rejection. He said in a gentle and persuasive way, "Think about it, as an omega who has been marked for many years and has an owner, he casually runs to another alpha's territory to seek shelter? Doesn't this situation easily remind people of some precedents?"

Albert suddenly understood. The red-haired alpha smiled and continued, "Even if she wanted to imitate the 'Princess Arale's escape incident' a thousand years ago, the first fortress would not be one of the seven green leaves."

"What's more--" His expression suddenly became serious.

"I am an alpha with my own omega. I would definitely avoid such things as much as possible. How could I let her in directly?"

Albert: ...

Fitzgerald could not help but turn his eyes and saw the strangely harmonious relationship between the man and the plane under the parasol outside. In Albert's eyes, the Crown Prince of the Empire, who always looked calm in the face of events concerning the survival of the universe, now had a look of deep thought and confusion on his face. He leaned back slightly on the chair and tapped his index finger, as if he was troubled by a major event related to the extinction of a race.

"Then, then," Albert stammered, and carefully confirmed again: "Then I will just... give a direct answer?"

"Answer me as I said."

Fitzgerald did not think there was anything wrong with what he had just said. He added: "Report Queen Marlaina's whereabouts to the Central System. After the Brahma Palace gives an official opinion on the Queen's behavior, we will decide whether to send a starship to escort her back or to temporarily welcome her in."

"Yes. As you wish."

At this moment, the beeping sound of the emergency communication came from Albert's side. He was stunned for a moment and said to Fitzgerald:

"Now... Queen Marlaina would like to have a private conversation with you. Can you accept?"

"Access."

While waiting for the signal to come in, the two were silent for a while.

Fitzgerald suddenly said, "It looks like we have to prepare to welcome His Majesty into the First Fortress."

"If the 'gift' she prepared with great care is just what she wants."

*

Floating island. Secluded bamboo residence.

The study is now a temporary holographic conference room.

The beautiful red-haired, blue-eyed woman in the video is at the peak of her reproductive life, in the most beautiful and charming state that is unique to an omega.

For Fitzgerald, it was a meaningless exchange of pleasantries.

Queen Marlaina's emerald eyes were filled with deep affection that seemed to be about to be expressed but could not. She stretched out her slightly trembling hand and said with a choked voice, "Child, you can call me mother."

Fitzgerald remained expressionless, but replied with perfect etiquette: "Your Majesty, that is beyond the rules."

Queen Marlaina trembled her lips and said, "Are you still blaming me?"

The beauty's emerald eyes were full of affection, and she almost shed tears: "I left you at the border that year... I had no choice... For many years, I have been trying to make amends..."

"Your Majesty Alaresar," Fitzgerald interrupted her, his eyes full of meaning, "From the first generation of Leia Alaresar—"

"You are now called Marena, and you have returned to the throne of the empress of the empire."

The red-haired alpha's elegant and reserved aristocratic tone caused Queen Marlaina's pupils in the holographic image to shrink.

She had never expected that this secret, which was kept secret among the upper class nobles, would suddenly be spoken out so bluntly...

On the other side of the holographic conference, Albert only bowed slightly to show respect when Fitzgerald called out the word "Your Majesty", but he did not intend to avoid these royal secrets at all.

Fitzgerald continued, "Your special ability as a 'precious species' certainly allows you to share memories between your original body and your clone, but I still don't think that the person who gave birth to me, LY368, is the same person as you."

"I thought you and His Majesty Anthony had already reached a consensus on this point?"

Queen Marlaina was speechless, and a hint of sadness appeared on her beautiful face. She stammered, "But Anthony has changed a long time ago. The white palace complex in the Brahma Palace has long been filled with omegas from various galaxies..."

"Your Majesty, the First Fortress is busy with military affairs. Please state your purpose directly." Fitzgerald interrupted her impatiently, "I didn't know that Rose Star was your company a few days ago. I apologize for the offense."

"If you are coming from afar for this matter, please ask your financial officer to contact Albert directly for the amount of compensation."

Ignoring Marlaina's distorted look of shock, Fitzgerald finished his words crisply and made a gesture to terminate the conference call.

"Wait..." Queen Marlaina was anxious. Although the expression on her face was still gentle and amiable, the look in her eyes was confused and almost panicked.

But Fitzgerald didn't seem to be moved. The beautiful woman with red hair and blue eyes couldn't help but shouted:

"I have the O-type 'Origin Gene' you are looking for!"

Hearing this, Fitzgerald paused, exchanged glances with Albert, and replied with a cold expression, "Leave these minor matters to Albert."

"There will be a military meeting of the Third Army in half a minute. Please excuse me for my impoliteness and leave."

"The First Fortress will continue to support any decision of the Brahma Palace, including your return."

"Please be assured, Your Majesty."

After saying that, he mercilessly hung up the conference call, leaving only Albert to bow respectfully to Queen Marlena to apologize and discuss the so-called "compensation" and the O-type "original gene" and other matters.

The red-haired alpha, who claimed to be attending the next military meeting in half a minute, stood up and strode outside the room the moment the holographic image disappeared.

Under the parasol under the tree, the tall rabbit-eared domestic robot stood motionless with a plate in its hand, apparently in a state of temporary dormancy.

The omega who was leisurely painting under the tree just now disappeared.