Chapter 506: and translation of chapter title

After the proclamation by Marcellus.

Sui Bian once again opened the psychic warp gate, sending the primal core and his confidants back to their respective star sectors and territories, in coordination with the guidance of the Red and White Empresses, either covertly or semi‑openly, beginning preparations for a change of regime.

At the same time, Sui Bian returned to the subterranean world of the Terra Shield, then boarded the Glory‑Lord‑class flagship, specially constructed in the Forge Sector and about fifty kilometers long, leading four thousand guards and one hundred thousand solar auxiliaries, and directly warped to the 05‑universe, into low orbit around a planet that Horus had defined as exterminable and annihilable.

Moreover, the civilization and species on this planet outwardly resemble humans in appearance and physiology, although such similarity is quite common in the 05‑ or 07‑universes.

Before contact with the main universe, the civilization on this planet possessed a technology level barely sufficient to colonize temperate terrestrial planets and moons within its home star system, at most around Level 0.8.

Yet when the fleet of the Shadow Moon Celestial Wolf arrived, the planet's rulers hastily chose to submit and surrender, showing no courage to resist.

In the span of a decade, while enjoying the technological boons of the main universe, this civilization leapt from Level 0.8 to above Level 1, achieving 100 % utilization of its home star, able to draw ample energy from its sun, and seeing its quality of life, standards, and even public safety undergo a quantum leap.

Yet this explosive technological growth also sparked thoughts such as "Should we become independent?" or "We are already strong—why must we still submit to others?"

After all, the younger generation of this civilization never really experienced the Level 0.8 era; they are direct beneficiaries of the welfare.

Moreover, the parents' generation, having suffered humiliation, deliberately downplayed the history of voluntary submission and surrender, so the vast majority of youths scoff at the textbook accounts.

Not long ago, numerous extremists emerged who deliberately harassed and collided with travelers, merchants from the main universe, and colonists seeking cheap passage.

Confronted by a gang of "rednecks" and brainwashed "kids," the main‑universe humans, who were martial‑proficient and each carried nanobots, responded directly with their fists.

They were beaten black and blue, nearly killed.

Some even chose to target the elite; the outcome was predictable—whether in single combat or group brawls, they stood no chance against the main‑universe humans.

Although those initial extremists were later thrown into the security bureau, this extremist ideology did not wane; instead, it intensified.

While browsing a military forum, Cord discovered a provocative post whose IP address traced back to this very planet.

When Horus first took this planet, he saw the species as seemingly humble, fond of bowing and kneeling in submission, and able to communicate easily, so he left only a single squad of Battle Sisters to carry out gradual assimilation.

Little did he expect that this species and civilization would still "stab him in the back," thereby giving the young Horus a harsh lesson.

However, when Horus attempted to muster another Battle Sister company for a permanent forced assimilation, he coincided with Sui Bian's campaign to purge the 05‑universe—a "kill the chicken to scare the monkey" operation.

Consequently, Horus immediately cancelled the deployment order and had all troops stationed on the planet escort the main‑universe humans in their withdrawal.

The planet's inhabitants, though confused, noticed that the main‑universe forces had completely withdrawn and most believed their resistance had achieved a temporary victory.

Meanwhile, a small prudent faction realized this was not a victory at all—it was merely the calm before the storm.

When the rationalists tried to re‑establish contact with the main‑universe humans to warn and remind their kin, they were instead dismissed as clowns and jokes.

As the civilization found itself in this situation, Sui Bian and his guard, aboard the Glory‑Lord‑class flagship, had already arrived in low orbit over the planet.

As a warning to the multiverse and also as a proclamation prepared for the founding of the Human Empire, Sui Bian, standing beside the bridge viewport, simply waved his hand, causing the planet to collapse inward from the outside.

In the blink of an eye, an Earth‑like planet roughly fourteen thousand kilometers in diameter vanished without a trace, as if it had never existed.

Moreover, the star system that housed this civilization—its sun, all terrestrial and gaseous planets, and asteroid belts—were likewise dispersed like smoke.

Serving as the embedded "war correspondent"—the Red Empress who had followed her boss into the 05‑universe—faithfully recorded Sui Bian's raised‑hand gesture, his waving motion, and the scene of the terrestrial planet's collapse.

Immediately afterward, the Red Empress transmitted all the footage and images via the quantum communicator implanted in her body to her "sister," the White Empress, who remained aboard the Terra Shield.

The White Empress, skilled at editing and fabrication, cut the material together and then uploaded the entire account of the star system and its civilization to the network.

This instantly overturned the perceptions of the newly incorporated populace regarding Sui Bian.

Furthermore, destroying a civilization that enjoyed technological blessings while shouting for "freedom" was far from enough; the Glory‑Lord‑class flagship pressed on, leading Sui Bian and his entourage toward the next objective.

If he is diligent and in good spirits, Sui Bian will personally descend to the surface and employ physical means to deal with openly hostile alien species that oppose humanity,

but if he feels lazy, he will send his guards in his stead to the ground.

Leon and Horus, who remained in the 05‑universe, also acted in concert with their father, issuing varied extermination orders against different alien species, using diverse methods and means.

In an instant, the 05‑universe, which had originally harbored discontent and hatred, was transformed by this swift and decisive crackdown into a realm of submission and fear.

There's no way around it—sometimes, when you approach others calmly and display friendliness and courtesy, you are labeled as "cowardly" and "weak."

But when you realize that friendliness and politeness are ineffective, picking up weapons and returning to the negotiating table often earns you profound respect.

This peculiar yet normal social effect applies not only to humanity but also to the vast majority of intelligent species—excluding the insectoid swarms—and even to some demons and evil gods inhabiting other dimensions.

As a renowned Chinese master once said, "Dignity lies only on the blade's edge; truth resides only within the cannon's range."

After spending nearly a month to purge the Milky Way of the 05‑universe and to deal with the "compliant" alien forces in neighboring star systems, Sui Bian and his entourage returned to the Solar System of the main universe.

At this moment, human society, under the White Empress's various efforts to fan the flames, had prepared itself for political reform.

2210/08/01。

They waited for several months.

A palace complex covering at least 1.6 million square kilometers, situated in the Himalayan region, at the central plaza of the palace…

One could see thirty thousand troops clad in black‑gold armor, their helmets adorned with white plumes, wielding lightning‑powered spears—these were not merely guards but the elite imperial guard—standing in orderly ranks across the vast square.

Upon the raised platform at the rear of the square, Sui Bian stood, his height psychically augmented to three meters, dressed in a black administrative uniform, a red sash (rope‑like) draped over his left shoulder, and a golden cloak flowing behind him.

Twenty‑one primal essences, who had taken time from their busy schedules to come to Earth, stood beneath the platform, each with a stern visage and solemn demeanor, gazing into the distance.

Of course, the Red and White Empresses, along with Artemis, Hank, Berkhen, and other senior officials, were nearby in the palace guest hall, overlooking the entire square.

At this moment.

Sui Bian raised his voice to address his descendants below and all of humanity watching via the internet, news, and other means, declaring:

"Everyone, today is a special day, because the Earth United Government (UEG) and the United Space Command (UNSC), which have accompanied our two‑century human history, are no longer suited to present society or its complex situation.

For two hundred years, humanity has opened its arms with a smile to welcome species of goodwill.

We have fought side‑by‑side with the Sangheili (Elites), the Maral and Ottino, the Inti‑Unancha clan (Ironblood), and others; when vaccines were not yet fully perfected or widespread, we jointly resisted the eldritch horrors of other dimensions, and when facing foes such as the Covenant Empire and the Flood Swarm, they stood steadfast at our side, eventually becoming part of humanity.

Therefore, we have upheld this benevolent attitude, attempting to accept humans and other species from the multiverse.

Yet this goodwill has been twisted and misunderstood, even causing others to develop the laughable delusion that they are strong while merely awaiting the right moment, and that we are weak.

At first, we did not wish to pay attention to these clowns.

But!" Sui Bian's voice rose with passion as he continued, "Their existence has seriously undermined our unity and corrupted the mental health of our youth; that is why, a few months ago, I personally led the 'Thunder‑Eradication' operation!

However, this only treats the symptoms; it cannot cure the underlying cause.

In order to permanently eliminate future troubles, and also to make our existing society stronger in the realms of thought and spirit beyond the material, I declare that, effective today, the Human Empire is established on Earth!

We will, with the Empire! Moreover, also in the name of the Human Empire, to control the multiverse, to save our compatriots from the invasion and corrosion of alien space, from the invasion of ungrateful alien species!

For the Empire!!

For humanity!!

After Sui Bian's words fell, all the OriginalBody and Imperial Guard present let out waves of roars, echoing throughout the palace and also transmitted via the internet to the whole society.

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At the same time.

Arcadia Metropolitan District 01.

In the living room of the Kennedy couple's residence…

'For humanity!! For the Empire!! And for the Emperor!!' Ke Luode stood in front of the sofa, loudly echoing the holographic TV.

While sixteen years old, Tina Kennedy, whose appearance had an Eastern charm, had tied up a golden ponytail different in hair color from her brother and mother, sat on the sofa, looking at Ke Luode with the expression of looking at an 'idiot'.

After Ke Luode finished shouting, sat back down on the sofa, and continued to watch the livestream with great interest, Tina then asked:

I say, older brother, are you that excited? Isn't it just that Uncle Sui stepped down as chairman and then became Emperor?

'If you were a child, you wouldn't understand even if I told you.' Ke Luode glanced at his sister.

'Yes, just a kid four years younger than you.' Tina showed a bit of displeasure, then asked: 'By the way, Mom and Dad, when are they coming back?'

'I'm not sure.' Ke Luode shook his head, 'Anyway, what I know is that Dad and Mom are definitely on Earth now; as for when they'll come back… they didn't say, and there's nothing I can do.'

'I'm hungry.' Tina covered her stomach, then, taking the moment when Ke Luode was about to make a suggestion, she quickly rebutted: 'But I don't want to eat your cooking anymore; can we go out to eat?'

'Tsk, fine.' Ke Luode couldn't win against his sister, as he got up, he casually turned off the holographic TV, and walked toward the door.

Tina also got up from the sofa, followed behind her brother, adding: 'I don't want to eat fast food.'

'Alright, no fast food, you say what you want to eat and we'll eat that.'

Ke Luode couldn't be bothered to argue, plus the establishment of the Human Empire made his mood extremely relaxed, so he went along with his sister and happened to be able to enjoy a good celebratory meal.

As for Leon and Ada…

After changing shoes, went out the door with his sister, then entered the elevator heading to the aircraft docking area, Ke Luode began to speculate what his parents' positions would be.

The Human Empire's departments under its command haven't been officially announced yet, but they are definitely simpler and clearer than the period of joint rule by UEG, UNSC, and Umbrella.

Moreover, he and his friends were concerned about 'Senior Colonel Zhang', who, not long ago, published a paper based on the situation of the past six months, saying that the so-called joint council system is no longer suitable for a society that possesses a Human Sovereign, OriginalBody, and Astate; only an imperial system can more firmly stabilize the situation and also be more deterrent externally.

At the same time, Senior Colonel Zhang also pointed out in the paper that if the Human Empire were truly established, it could roughly be divided into the 'Livelihood Department', 'Intelligence Department', 'Supervision Department', and 'Inspection Department' as the top administrative and judicial organs.

As for the military, it is roughly divided into the 'Imperial Navy', 'Imperial Army', and the 'Legions'.

The Imperial Navy includes fleets, aviation squadrons, airborne divisions, and the marine corps, responsible for ensuring that humanity holds an absolute overwhelming advantage in space warfare, with part of it tasked with orbital defense of colonized planets.

The Imperial Army is rather a 'motley crew', with armor, army aviation, and artillery all present, even Krieg will be planned into the Army, but Krieg possesses a certain degree of freedom of action and decision‑making power, while the vast majority of the Army is responsible for ground defense of colonized star systems, and a smaller part will act alongside the Navy.

There is no such thing as a planetary defense force.

The Legions need no further introduction.

Battle Sisters, as well as the Ghost operatives and Grey Knights unknown to Senior Colonel Zhang, will be classified as 'Special Forces'.

His parents are legends of the Intelligence Department, plus they are senior‑level figures, Ke Luode guesses they are likely to take charge of the Intelligence Department or the Supervision Department as department heads.

Coincidentally, Leon and Ada, who are on Earth, are currently discussing with their boss—or rather, the Human Emperor—about taking up departmental posts, and also continuing their tomb‑raiding activities in Universe 03.

Everyone, tomorrow we're going to Shenzhen, by both high‑speed rail and plane, we can't type, so we might take a day or two off tomorrow~

As for the new novel, after the interview on the 8th is done, once we've rented a place, we'll buy new chairs and start preparing, then begin writing; the chairs at home are really uncomfortable.

Finally, thank you all for your support, thank you for subscriptions, recommendation votes, monthly votes, and tips~

(End of chapter)