Chapter 1262: No Conditions Proposed

At the same time, Keluo Ke Empire Capital Star, Kronos Imperial City.

Zenuosi's holographic projection had just extinguished, and he rushed toward His Majesty's Conference Hall without a moment's delay.

"Your Majesty! Your Majesty!"

Keluonuosi Ershisi Shi sat on the throne, his four eyes narrowing slightly.

"Zenuosi, what is the matter that has you so flustered?"

Zenuosi said, panting for breath.

"Your Majesty, the Xiuluo Holy Star Alliance... has agreed to release the prisoner!"

Keluonuosi Ershisi Shi's eyes widened.

"What?"

Zenuosi took a deep breath, struggling to calm himself down.

"Luojia, that Primarch, he said it himself: within three days, they will send Prince Kesi to the border and let us send people to retrieve him."

Keluonuosi Ershisi Shi remained in Silence for a few seconds.

Then he laughed.

"Interesting. That Luojia, to be so sensible?"

Zenuosi nodded.

"Indeed, Your Majesty. I didn't expect it either. I originally thought it would take a long time to negotiate, and perhaps even require force. But he conceded."

Keluonuosi Ershisi Shi stood up and walked to the window.

"What conditions did he propose?"

Zenuosi thought for a moment.

"None. He proposed no conditions at all."

Keluonuosi Ershisi Shi turned around and looked at him.

"Proposed nothing?"

Zenuosi nodded.

"Correct. He just said they would release the prisoner, and then ended the call."

Keluonuosi Ershisi Shi's brow furrowed slightly.

"This is not right."

Zenuosi was stunned for a moment.

"Your Majesty, what do you mean?"

Keluonuosi Ershisi Shi walked back to the throne and sat down.

"They are releasing the prisoner on their own initiative without any conditions; this is either weakness or a conspiracy."

Zenuosi thought for a moment.

"Your Majesty, which do you think it is?"

Keluonuosi Ershisi Shi shook his head.

"I don't know. But regardless, Kesi being able to return is always a good thing."

He looked toward Zenuosi.

"Send a ship to retrieve him. And while you're at it, take some people to observe the situation over there."

Zenuosi nodded.

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Yingzhou's study.

Yingzhou sat before the desk, holding a cup of hot tea in his hand, listening to Luojia report the entire course of the meeting.

"So, you released the person?"

Yingzhou asked.

Luojia nodded.

"Yes, Father. Three days from now, let them come to retrieve him."

Yingzhou smiled.

"Luojia, you are becoming more and more adept at playing these games."

Luojia bowed slightly.

"It is all thanks to Father's good guidance."

Yingzhou set down the teacup.

"That Zenuosi, what was his attitude like?"

Luojia thought for a moment.

"Arrogant. Extremely arrogant. He was condescending the entire time, as if we were their vassals."

"Do you think they will come to retrieve him?"

Luojia thought for a moment.

"They will. They want to save face. If Kesi returns, they will have their face."

Yingzhou nodded.

"Then let them come. Let them see what the Xiuluo Holy Star Alliance looks like."

He walked back to the desk and sat down.

"Luojia, you have done very well. Next, continue to monitor the movements of Keluo Ke. If they behave, then we shall have peace. If they want to stir up trouble..."

He paused.

"Then let them know that twelve thousand years can also come to an end."

Luojia nodded.

"Understood, Father."

He turned to leave.

"Luojia." Yingzhou called him to a halt.

Luojia looked back.

"Father?"

Yingzhou looked at him, a flash of warmth in his eyes.

"You have worked hard."

Luojia smiled.

"Sharing your burdens, Father, is my honor."

After Luojia left, the study returned to silence.

Yingzhou sat before the desk, hands clasped.

"Selina."

A holographic projection appeared in the corner of the room.

"His Majesty, I am here."

"Where is Y-7 now?"

Selina's data stream flickered rapidly.

"Y-7 is currently standing by at the outer orbital station of Xiuluo Holy Star."

Yingzhou nodded.

"Have her come see me. Bring a few Kalidusi assassins."

"Yes, His Majesty."

Selina's holographic projection dissipated.

Twenty minutes later, the study door was knocked on gently.

"Enter."

The door pushed open, and Y-7 walked in, bringing three Kalidusi assassins.

"His Majesty."

Y-7 knelt on one knee.

Yingzhou raised a hand to signal them to rise.

"Now, there is another Task to entrust to you."

Y-7 lifted her head slightly.

"Please, His Majesty, give your orders."

Yingzhou pulled up a holographic projection, displaying the image of a Keluo Nuo Si, over three meters tall, with deep purple skin covered in thick biological armor, his four eyes filled with arrogance and disdain.

"Kesi Keluonuosi. The third-in-line heir to the twenty-fourth Emperor of the Keluo Empire, currently imprisoned on Sanguinius's flagship, the 'Angel'."

Y-7 looked carefully at that face, memorizing every detail.

Yingzhou continued.

"Luojia just reached an agreement with the Keluo Empire's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Zenuosi. In three days, we will send Kesi to the border for them to take back."

"Does His Majesty want me to strike on the way?"

Yingzhou shook his head.

"No. Striking on the way is too easy to discover. Besides, the Keluo will be monitoring the route; there will be no opportunity."

He walked to the window, his back to Y-7.

"I want you to go to the 'Angel' now. After you see Kesi, kill him.

Then, you become him."

"Does His Majesty want me to replace Kesi and return to the Keluo Empire?"

Yingzhou nodded.

"Clever. Kesi is a playboy, arrogant and conceited, looking down on everyone. This type of person is the easiest to imitate; his personality trait is that he has no traits, only foolish arrogance."

He walked back to the desk and sat down.

"After you become him, you will be taken back by the Keluo. You only need to continue playing that playboy prince, making everyone feel that the Kesi who was captured has become more silent and more low-key, nothing more.

Afterward, wait for orders. It may take years, or it may take decades. But one day, you will be needed."

"Understood, His Majesty."

The three assassins behind her also nodded in unison.

Yingzhou looked at the three assassins.

"The three of you, you are responsible for eliminating Kesi's attendants. Then, disguise yourselves as his attendants.

Good. Go. I will notify Sanguinius in advance. When you arrive, he will arrange everything."

Y-7 bowed slightly.

"As you command, His Majesty."

The flagship 'Angel', the command core of the Blood Angels.

This massive warship was currently anchored at the edge of Eris.

In the bottom-level detention area, a special cell.

Kesi sat on the crude bed, his four eyes staring at the ceiling, his face full of impatience.

This prison cell was not harsh; it had a bed, a table and chairs, clean food and water, and even a few books.

Although they were all in the script of the Xiuluo Holy Star Alliance, he could not understand a single character.

Yet Kesi still felt this was a supreme humiliation.

"Damned Alien Race."

He cursed in a low voice.

"When this prince returns, I will certainly make my Imperial Father dispatch troops to slaughter every one of you bastards!"

The door was opened.

Kesi sat up, his four eyes glaring at the doorway.

The person who entered was a warrior wearing red Power Armor, with a handsome face and an elegant temperament.

"Kesi, someone wants to see you."

Kesi raised an eyebrow.

"Who?"

The officer did not answer, merely stepping aside to make way.

A figure wearing a gray combat suit walked in.

Her face was ordinary, without any distinguishing features, save for those eyes, which were cold enough to make one's heart palpitate.

Kesi frowned.

"Who are you?"

Y-7 did not answer.

She simply stood at the doorway, looking at this target who was about to die by her hand.