Chapter 1010: Divine Greatness

He Palace.

Lei En arranged a private dinner in the evening; the guest was Mo Seliao, Governor of the Osi An Province reporting to the Imperial Capital.

In recent years, Mo Seliao, as the Title: Duke's domain manager, was loyal and governed the lands well, with rapid development of livelihood and economy. The Duke's guard recruited new soldiers in Osi An smoothly, thanks largely to Mo Seliao's efforts.

But suddenly, the Duke's domain became an Empire province.

Lei En naturally would not burn bridges; they reappointed Mo Seliao as Governor, and aside from the title change, everything remained the same.

However, a provincial governor is still a public office, unlike the Duke's domain manager.

Lei En still held the Consul position, so there was no issue, but Mo Seliao's gaze was far‑reaching; sooner or later, Lei En would step down as Consul. As Osi An Governor, they were adjacent to GreyEagle Title: Duke's Longpisi, and had once been a vassal of the Duke.

"You need not worry."

Lei En could naturally see Mo Seliao's concern; Osi An was one of the key holdings Lei En controlled on the Saen Plateau, and could not be abandoned lightly.

Even if now the name is not proper and words are not smooth, control over Osi An must be maintained.

They soothed, "GreyEagle Title: Duke would not dare act against you; at least before my term ends, he will not make any move."

Lei En's term still has five years.

Mo Seliao nodded and couldn't help asking, "Lord, what about after five years?"

"After five years…" Lei En smiled wryly; their plan could not be disclosed, so they phrased it differently: "Even if I am not reappointed, the next Consul will inevitably be someone from Mo Du, and as long as you wish to remain Osi An Governor, no one can drive you out."

With that promise, Mo Seliao finally felt at ease.

They did not wish to remain Osi An Governor forever, hoping to climb higher, but also knew that the Consul placed great importance on Osi An, and now still needed to control this province.

"Lord, wherever you assign me, I will go; I fully follow your arrangement," Mo Seliao reiterated their loyalty.

"Very well."

Lei En was pleased and raised the wine glass in hand.

Mo Seliao quickly raised a cup as well, tipped it back in one gulp, and was about to speak when they saw Lei En opposite them change expression, then quickly calm: "Sorry, I have an urgent matter to attend to. Frank, please entertain Governor Mo Seliao for me."

"Lord, feel free to go; you need not worry about me," Mo Seliao was startled, thinking something serious had happened.

Lei En nodded at them and instantly slipped away in spirit.

In the next instant, they returned to the Consul's residence in He Palace, where two Extreme Warriors guarded outside the bedroom. Seeing Lei En, one reported, "Boss, Viola is inside, and two priests and a maid have also followed in."

"Hmm…" Lei En felt relieved.

It was not their first time being a parent; having experienced the births of Rex and Elizabeth, they were relatively calm.

Moreover, Viola was a Legendary High-rank transcendent, with physical qualities far surpassing ordinary people; the two priests were bishops of the Earth Church, possessing extensive birthing experience, and Lei En had also prepared abundant magical potions and scrolls, making danger unlikely.

The bedroom had a Soundproof Force Field, so Lei En could not hear the sounds inside.

They did not wish to use the All-Seeing Eye to observe, but simply stood outside the door patiently waiting.

The parents living in the residence heard the news and hurried over. Old Bad paced anxiously, while mother Marinda whispered prayers to the God of Magic and the Earth Mother, hoping the two deities would bless Viola's safety and the birth of the child.

After only a few minutes, the bedroom door opened.

A middle‑aged female priest emerged, smiling broadly, and said, "Congratulations, Consul, Viola and the child are both safe; it's a son."

"Thank you for your effort, Bishop Angel."

Lei En exhaled, looking at the maid Abigail who came out with them; she had watched Viola grow up and had been caring for her these past days.

Abigail's face filled with joy, instantly grasped Lei En's meaning, and respectfully said, "Bishop Angel, please let me follow."

Then she left with the two priests and the maid.

Only then did Lei En enter the bedroom and see Viola standing by the bed.

Her complexion was rosy, showing no sign of fatigue or pain; her figure had returned to pre‑pregnancy shape, bearing no resemblance to someone who had just given birth. She cradled the newborn in her arms, her face gentle and loving, eyes focused, and only turned when she heard Lei En's footsteps.

"Lei En," Viola said joyfully, "Come quickly to see our son!"

Lei En stepped to her side, took her hand, and asked concernedly, "Are you alright?"

The Half-elf smiled brightly, the room blooming like a hundred flowers, stunningly beautiful; she laughed softly, "I am a Legendary High-rank Wizard and a Chosen One of the Longhaired Lady; giving birth is just that, not a battle with an enemy—what could be the problem?"

"Indeed," Lei En laughed helplessly.

In Lei En's impression, childbirth was like a walk through the Gate of Ghosts, and one always subconsciously forgot that transcendent beings are not ordinary people from a past life; Legendary transcendants are even superhuman, so giving birth poses no danger, the process akin to a grocery trip, ending once done.

Old Bad and Marinda, who had entered together, were also stunned by Viola's appearance.

It exceeded their comprehension.

Then they hurriedly looked at the infant, their faces showing another wave of astonishment.

Newborns are usually wrinkled and not very pretty; sometimes their skin bears compression marks, evoking sympathy.

But the infant before them had exceptionally beautiful, clear features at birth; the ear outlines were slightly pointed, inherited from the mother's Half-elf bloodline; the nose was small and straight, and the dark eyes curiously scanned around, bright and spirited, bearing a nine‑tenths resemblance to Lei En.

"What a beautiful child!"

Marinda couldn't help praising.

If the priest hadn't said Viola gave birth to a son, she would have thought it a girl; it was truly gorgeous.

Old Bad nodded repeatedly, then noticed his grandson faintly emitting a glow, his whole body enveloped in a sacred light that was gradually condensing, revealing smooth, delicate skin, with the final ray of light merging into his eyes before vanishing.

Marinda finally also noticed, and both were shocked.

This uncanny phenomenon led them to independently think, "Is this truly a mortal child?" They glanced at the child a few more times, feeling an inexplicable awe, as if before them stood not their grandson but a majestic deity above the clouds.

Lei En knew exactly what was happening.

A divine child, of course, differs from a mortal's child; even a newborn unintentionally releases an aura that can mentally suppress ordinary people.

However, even the most noble divine child must be obedient before the old master.

Lei En took the son from Viola's arms.

The child neither cried nor fussed; his dark eyes glanced at Lei En, and without hesitation extended a tiny hand toward Lei En's chin, babbling sounds as if speaking, trying to convey something.

Old Bad and Marinda dared not utter a word, even feeling a bit frightened.

Lei En cradled the son and used the Soul Eye to observe up close.

Sure enough, without the Blood Soul Curse, the newly born soul is comparable to that of an adult.

Deep within the soul lies an obscure rune formed from condensed divine power, roughly heart‑shaped and surrounded by flowers and musical notes; this is the Longhaired Lady's Holy Emblem.

It radiates sacred light that shields the entire soul, rendering it immune to any mental attack and all negative effects; similar to the Will of Truth, but of a higher and stronger stature, a small innate fragment of divine power.

The Holy Emblem's effect is not limited to protecting the soul; as he grows, it will gradually reveal additional functions.

"This is the Divine Son!"

Lei En couldn't help but sigh inwardly, recalling a saying from his past life: Some are born in Rome, some are born as oxen and horses.

This child was practically born in the divine realm; his talent surpasses any mortal's.

Viola reminded, "Lei En, you should give him a name now."

"Alright."

Lei En had already decided on a name, smiled, lifted his son slightly, and announced, "From today onward, your name shall be 'Ao Ke Ta Wei Si', you will become my heir, your full name 'Ao Ke Ta Wei Si*Ao Gu Si Du'."

"May one day all realms and planes sing your name, praising your courage and glory, living up to the name Ao Gu Si Du!"

Lei En's words spread throughout He Palace, reaching the ears of many officials and the Rick Guard Palace.

People recognized the voice of the Consul.

They immediately understood that the Consul's son had been born, named 'Ao Ke Ta Wei Si', and designated this son as his heir.

This grand ambition and expectation made Viola's heart surge.

She whispered, "Ao Gu Ta Wei Si, from now on you will be Ao Ke Ta Wei Si..."

But she was also a bit puzzled, not knowing the origin of the name; she had mastered the Aurelien Language, High Elf Tongue, Dragon Speech, and Giant Speech, yet found no explanation, so she asked, "Lei En, does Ao Ke Ta Wei Si have any meaning?"

"No, it's a name I created."

Lei En shook his head, then smiled and added, "If you insist on a meaning, you may interpret it as 'Holy Great'."

That is the original meaning of 'Ao Gu Si Du', which he directly borrowed.

"Holy Great!"

Viola's eyes lit up, very pleased with the name; her son is a Divine Son, of course sacred, and as Lei En's son, he will surely be great in the future!

Ao Ke Ta Wei Si seemed to understand as well, his dark eyes gazing at his father, but being a newborn, he soon looked around, finally fixing his gaze on his mother, reaching out a tiny hand to Viola to signal his hunger.

Viola quickly took him and prepared to breastfeed.

Lao Bad hurried out of the bedroom, stepping outside; the oppressive pressure that had made them uneasy vanished instantly, and both breathed a sigh of relief.

Lei En looked at Viola feeding their son, and laughed, "For the next few days, try not to let Ao Ke Ta Wei Si interact with outsiders; only we will personally care for him."

"Mm, I understand."

The Half-elf also observed Lei En's parents' situation; the priest and maid who just assisted the birth also sensed the anomaly, and she understood it well.

Ao Ke Ta Wei Si was just born, his divine aura leaking out, startling the mortals.

It will be fine after a few days.

Sure enough, a week later, Ao Ke Ta Wei Si, aside from his exceptionally beautiful appearance, was otherwise much like a mortal infant. He ate, slept, and diapered daily, but his waking periods were far longer than a typical child's, and he could clearly express what he wanted.

When he reached his full month, Ao Ke Ta Wei Si could already call out "dad" and "mom".

And he began crawling everywhere.

It is estimated that within half a year he will be able to walk on his own.

Lei En continuously observed his son's condition; Ao Ke Ta Wei Si's soul was extremely stable, and his growth rate far outpaced other children, making him remarkably precocious.

Given this, Ao Ke Ta Wei Si could complete his first Soul Transformation around age ten, becoming a Wizard, perhaps even a year or two earlier!

The Longhaired Lady said that before his ninth Soul Transformation, he would encounter no bottlenecks.

This means that Ao Ke Ta Wei Si, below the Thirty-level Wizard, will have a smooth path; barring accidents, he can at least reach Level 29! With his own aid, he can easily break the record of the youngest Holy Soul Wizard.

Lei En felt a tinge of envy.

On Ao Ke Ta Wei Si's full month, Lei En held a grand banquet in He Palace for his son, showcasing him at the feast and formally announcing him as his heir.

The guests offered congratulations and presented gifts.

The three most honored guests were Anxiwodasi, Ouroin Master, and Duke Silver Star; other members of the Supreme Council were absent, but every Holy Soul Wizard and Grand Mage, including Tim*Kenan and Kai Ersitong, sent representatives to the banquet with blessings and gifts.

This was a treatment never before seen in Empire history, and Ao Ke Ta Wei Si's name spread across the nation.

After the full month, Ao Ke Ta Wei Si no longer appeared.

Lei En dispatched a squad of Thundercast Celestial Soldiers to stay hidden beside Ao Gu Ta Wei Si twenty‑four hours a day, safeguarding his safety. After caring for Ao Ke Ta Wei Si's healthy growth for over two months, Viola returned to her duties as Minister of Internal Affairs.

Time moved into summer.

Lei En left a proxy in He Palace, while his true self departed the imperial capital, teleporting to the Saen Plateau.

Ge La Gu Er Shan, mechanical factory.

Thousands of Thundercast Celestial Soldiers are expanding this massive mechanical factory, carving out larger chambers within the mountain's belly and arranging rune arrays to reinforce the structure. On the ground, a steady stream of alloy, after preliminary smelting by Kalanos's dwarves, is delivered here, piled like a mountain.

Everything proceeds in order, as if an invisible hand governs from behind.

Lei En looked toward the sky.

A brand‑new Star Destroyer hovered there, the latest completed fourth vessel; the Iola Core had already been installed, the Titan Furnace had passed testing, and the control system and rune arrays operated normally, ready to initiate a jump.

His mind leapt into the bridge, sitting on a familiar metal seat, his face showing contemplation.

"There are already four Empire‑class ships."

"Four Star Destroyers barely form the skeleton of a fleet, but we still lack a flagship, so next we will build a larger, stronger Victory‑class!"

"Hope we can keep up..."

Lei En's gaze returned to this Empire‑class ship; as per tradition, commissioned Star Destroyers must be named.

He thought for a moment, murmuring, "Both the second and fourth vessels were built on the plateau; the future Victory‑class will be born here, and Kalanos City's contribution is greater than that of Roli City and Lobo'st, so let's call it 'Karanos'."

Having settled on the ship name, Lei En pressed the activation button.

Thirty seconds later, the Karanos emitted a massive roar, its heavy hull leaping into the void, vanishing from sight.

(End of Chapter)