Chapter 93 Difficult Date

Chris frowned as he looked at the figure on the communication screen.

Nader arrived on board the Expedition.

The blond Beta in the light screen chuckled, wearing a gorgeous and formal duke's attire, still elegant and decent. On his left sat Albert, who looked tired and helpless.

Behind him was a humble-looking inner court official.

Chris's eyes moved slightly. She recognized him. It was Frank, the chief steward of Yindu's inner court. He was mainly responsible for the continuation of the royal bloodline and many other matters. He was highly valued by the current emperor. But after the emperor moved deep into Yindu, he rarely left the central system.

What is he here for?

Chris privately sent Albert a question mark and attached a middle finger GIF to mock him for being useless.

Almost at the same time as the message was sent, the personal communicator on her wrist vibrated slightly. Chris looked down and saw Albert replying to her with three key words.

'Fifty Years', 'Latest Genetic Backup', 'New Year's Day Founding of the Nation'.

Chris frowned. She knew that Fitzgerald had not come back to Yindu to give a speech in person for more than 30 years. The "Founding of the Nation" was just an excuse to urge him. As the ornate and lengthy edict that was being read out now said, Frank, the chief steward of Yindu's inner court, came to urge him personally, which was also a so-called "expression of concern" and "respect".

But the most fundamental issue is the expiration of the 50-year inheritance right.

As for the regular 'genetic backup' of Gerard's bloodline, it has always been uploaded directly through special channels. She has always been personally responsible for the entire process until the final link of entering the 'Royal Gene Bank' for finalization. However, this process online has no direct relationship with this Yindu inner court chief in any case.

What was the meaning of Frank, who was only the chief chamberlain, coming in person at this moment?

Soon, the question in Chris's mind was answered by Frank himself.

After the announcement on the communication screen came to an end, the alpha behind Nadel, who had a humble and gentle face and the elegant demeanor of a scholar, bowed slightly in the direction of Fitzgerald and said, "Your Majesty, in addition to the position of the chief steward of the inner court, I have been newly granted the title of the key holder of the 'Original Gene Bank'."

"I am very honored to come here this time." The chamberlain named Frank paused for a moment, as if observing Fitzgerald's expression on the screen. He didn't see any clues, so he continued: "Because of the new responsibilities, I hope Your Highness will act prudently and be more accommodating."

Fitzgerald on the screen: "I will cooperate."

The answer was brief and clear.

Frank showed a slightly surprised but reasonable expression. It was obvious that he was very clear about the character of this first-in-line heir to the empire.

Frank smiled and said tactfully, "I will wait for your return on the Expedition. After delivering His Majesty's instructions to you in person, I will immediately return with this issue of 'Gene Backup'."

Fitzgerald nodded lightly without further comment.

Fitzgerald in the safe house did not raise his eyes. He sat beside the cot, holding Su Xi's hand, and started another round of exploration and search. He had no time to pay attention to those redundant and meaningless social exchanges.

Chris secretly sighed. Usually, when Her Majesty was too lazy to deal with these lengthy formalities, the AI ​​disguise program would come in handy.

Whether the other party knows it or not is not important.

However, this time, Chris was surprised. Fitzgerald in the safe house was watching over the sleeping girl in his arms while paying some attention to the AI ​​disguise program. Chris saw the image of 'Fitzgerald' in the quantum video and said:

"Forty-five minutes later, the Expedition will conduct a one-way 'stellar explosion' on the Great Wilderness Star Region. Strategic predictions show that there is an 89% chance that the Zerg will launch a full-scale counterattack."

"The two envoys are not suitable to be at the forefront of the battle line."

"As the commander-in-chief of the Western Front, I have given Albert a warrant to escort the two envoys back to the First Fortress safely ten minutes before the battle officially begins."

"Albert."

"yes!"

"Dispatch two escort ships and make sure the two envoys are safe."

After receiving the electronic warrant, Albert made a "please" gesture to Nader. When he turned to Frank, he nodded with a smile.

Frank certainly noticed the inconsistent attitude of Fitzgerald on the video screen. He opened his mouth in surprise, but immediately shut up as if he had thought of something.

Nadel frowned and said, "Whether it's me or Butler Frank, we are here with orders and are special envoys sent by His Majesty. Please pay attention to this relationship, Your Highness."

"And for your own sake, please also consider the blame His Majesty may bring upon you in the future."

This is straightforward enough.

Fitzgerald in the light curtain still responded coldly: "Don't worry about it."

Just as the atmosphere was about to become tense, the eunuch laughed loudly and said something quite interesting:

"As a court attendant, I believe that His Majesty will not blame me in this special situation. After all, whether from the perspective of personal blood or the interests of the empire, His Majesty now fully trusts any decision and practice of the First Fortress."

"In particular, the First Fortress is allowed to exercise the 'right of war maneuver' under special circumstances."

He bowed slightly and said to Fitzgerald: "It goes without saying that all matters concerning the First Fortress and the Western Front are under the sole responsibility of Your Highness Fitzgerald."

Then, this humble-looking alpha gave Nadel a very decent smile:

"Article 160 of the Special Warfare Law has a very clear description of the right of maneuver in war. I believe that Your Excellency the Duke will consider the overall situation and understand Your Highness's difficulties."

"What do you think, Your Excellency?"

So Nader's expression changed again and again, and he had to follow Frank's words and go down the stairs.

He bowed slightly and replied: "Of course I will fully and without question obey the laws made by the Empire under special circumstances."

It was a fairly decent exit.

*

Chris looked at the quantum clock.

There are still thirty-five minutes until the start of 'Stellar Explosion'.

On the rocky beaches of this volcanic archipelago, the cleanup humans have already loaded up all the spoils and put away the three rows of makeshift safe houses. The final engine maintenance and inspection of the Sun Devourer is underway.

But amidst the chaos of reef wreckage, the safe house with Wang Chu's personal logo still stood there motionless.

Without the hustle and bustle of human beings a second ago, everything seemed desolate.

Chris entered Fitzgerald's personal safe house again. It was obvious that Fitzgerald had quickly put away everything in the house before she came.

In the empty house that now seemed even more deserted, only the girl wrapped in a sleeping bag was still lying in the arms of the red-haired alpha, unaware of anything.

"Still...can't move?"

Chris asked worriedly, but she was more worried about Fitzgerald's safety and the current abnormal situation.

"I have caught the remaining fluctuations," he closed his eyes and pressed his forehead against hers, "She is lost."

"I don't want to come back."