Chu Xuan raised her head, tears streaming down her face, and stared blankly at the Imperial Marshal's badge.

She recalled the moment when that man personally pinned the Imperial Marshal's badge on her, and the oath she had taken at that time.

She immediately raised her hand, trying to snatch back the Imperial Marshal's badge.

But Lilith suddenly stood up and took a few steps back.

Chu Xuan was completely disappointed.

Lilith looked down at Chu Xuan, who was lying on the ground looking disheveled.

She said coldly, "Do you still want this badge?"

"I want it!" Chu Xuan stood up unsteadily.

“You know what you’re supposed to do, don’t you?” Lilith questioned.

Chu Xuan took a deep breath and reached out towards the badge in Lilith's hand. This time, Lilith did not dodge.

Chu Xuan then took the Imperial Marshal's badge.

She held it in both hands as if it were a precious treasure.

"I will protect everything he left behind."

Until his return!

Lilith's gaze softened considerably.

She said, "We didn't find him...that means he's still alive!"

And he said he would come back.

He never lied to us.

Never before!

So, all we need to do is wait.

We await his return.

He certainly didn't want to return to find everything he had built reduced to ruins!

Chu Xuan nodded heavily.

Lilith stared at Chu Xuan and continued, "I'll give you one last twenty-four hours."

You can stay here.

No one will disturb you during this time, after 24 hours.

I hope that it will be Imperial Marshal Chu Xuan appearing at the door!

After saying that, Lilith walked out of the room.

And then they closed the door.

Looking at the closed door, Chu Xuan collapsed to the ground again, clutching the imperial emblem as if it were a baby.

Suddenly, she let out a hysterical scream that echoed throughout the room.

She seemed to be venting all the emotions she had been holding in.

Because, from then on, she would continue to uphold the belief in her heart.

She's waiting for that man to come back!

Outside the door

Lilith looked at the only person waiting beside her, the secretary of the Imperial Second Fleet.

Because Lilith activated sound blocking after she went in.

So she didn't know what was happening inside the house.

Lilith looked at the fleet secretary: "Marshal Chu Xuan will be resting in the room for the next twenty-four hours. During this time, no one is allowed to disturb him..."

Just as Lilith was speaking.

The door opened.

A figure walked out.

The clean military uniforms and upright postures, apart from the faint smell of alcohol emanating from the room.

There was nothing unusual about Chu Xuan.

If Lilith hadn't witnessed it with her own eyes, it would have been hard to reconcile the Chu Xuan before her with the drunkard who had been trying to kill himself in the room just moments before.

"No need," Chu Xuan said calmly.

She was no longer drunk at this point.

In this day and age, being drunk can be instantly cured by simply taking an antidote.

"Your Excellency, is there anything I need to do next?" Chu Xuan asked Lilith.

Lilith looked at Chu Xuan with some surprise.

She hadn't expected Chu Xuan to recover so quickly.

Lilith paused, then said, "Your Second Imperial Fleet has just finished a battle."

Now, let's return to the Xiaolong system to rest and recuperate.

During this period of rest and recuperation, you will need to send your various Dragon Legion units to designated areas for garrison duty.

Your main responsibilities are overseeing the three kingdom regions: the Star Kingdom, the Warhammer Interstellar Federation Kingdom, and the Holy Radiance Kingdom.

To prevent anything untoward from happening during this special period.

Lilith's words were quite clear.

The concern is that once the news of Zhao Chen's whereabouts being unknown leaks out...

Fluctuations will occur among the various factions within the empire.

Previously, with Zhao Chen around, those interstellar forces were willing to submit, in addition to the existence of Ordered Zerg and Machine Race.

Only then did they willingly submit to the command of the Dragonflight Interstellar Empire.

But now, those threats are gone.

The Dragon Star Empire had just experienced a major battle, and the Emperor's whereabouts were unknown.

Some previously hidden thoughts may now surface.

Lilith's arrangement was to prepare for any eventuality that might occur within the Empire.

Lilith paused here.

She gazed at Chu Xuan: "The Chu family now holds a very high position in the Starry Empire."

We trust Marshal Chu Changhe.

However, a large tree, with its intricate knots and twists, is destined to have some hidden places where filth and corruption can accumulate.

Lilith's words were a reminder to Chu Xuan.

Chu Xuan's gaze sharpened, and she said solemnly, "Please rest assured."

No matter who it is, anyone who dares to jump out and cause trouble.

Even if they're surnamed Chu, I'll make them suffer the consequences they deserve!

Lilith nodded, and seeing Chu Xuan's resolute attitude, she didn't say anything more.

After briefly explaining a few things, I prepared to leave.

"Lilith, about this matter concerning His Majesty."

"Does Sister Charlotte know?" Chu Xuan asked suddenly, looking at Lilith who was about to board the shuttle and leave.

Lilith shook her head and said, "Charlotte has just given birth and her body hasn't fully recovered yet."

So I haven't told her about this yet.

"Once...she has recovered somewhat, I will choose an appropriate time to tell her."

Chu Xuan nodded.

Afterwards, Chu Xuan arranged for her Xiaolong Empire's second fleet group to return to the Xiaolong star system for rest and reorganization.

"Hi.

My dear granddaughter, I heard you're back.

How's the battle going?

Chu Xuan had just finished her day's work and was taking a break when she saw a video call from her grandfather.

After she clicked to open it.

I saw an old man fishing by a scenic lake.

Chu Xuan smiled slightly: "Everything is going very smoothly."

Both Zerg lairs have been cleared, leaving only some Zerg remnants that will require some time to clean up.

Next, we need to deal with the undead creatures within the Empire's borders.

However, I have no other combat missions scheduled.

The main purpose is to take a break and recuperate.

When Chu Changhe heard that his granddaughter could rest for a while, his eyes lit up and he immediately said, "Since my dear granddaughter is resting..."

Should we come back?

It's been half a year since my grandson and I last saw each other.

"Get that kid Zhao Chen to approve your leave!"

When Chu Xuan heard her grandfather mention Zhao Chen, her expression visibly stiffened.

But she quickly recovered and said, "No need to ask for leave."

I will be returning to the Starry Kingdom in a few days.

"That's wonderful!" Marshal Chu Changhe was extremely excited.

"grandfather.

Before I go back, give the entire Chu family a heads-up.

"Behave yourself lately and don't cause any trouble." Chu Xuan's eyes flashed with a fierce light.

Chu Changhe was taken aback, but quickly understood: "It's that kid Zhao Chen, who is planning to clean up some unstable forces within the empire after the war."

I understand, I will remind the younger ones!

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