"You Will Serve as the Acting Warmaster of This Combined Legion"

"You Will Serve as the Acting Warmaster of This Combined Legion"

That night.

The clamor of the day and the lingering warmth of the celebrations gradually faded. Deep within the Imperial Palace complex, the Meditation Hall now gathered the Empire's true core.

The interior remained grand and solemn. Its towering dome seemed to vanish into the shadows, while only the central area was illuminated by golden light.

The focal point—the source—of that light was the Golden Throne.

Sui Yang sat upon the throne, his black robe embroidered with golden patterns draping naturally around him. His expression was calm, his gaze as profound as an abyss, as though he bore the weight of the entire Empire.

Below the throne stood all of the Empire's Primarchs, as well as Alexia, Athena, Tinas Lothrian, and Halsey, who were both mothers and teachers to them.

Their presence lent this strategic meeting concerning the near future an added warmth and uniqueness, like a genuine family banquet.

All Custodes had been dismissed. The only ones remaining were the closest family and core figures bound by bloodline and faith.

Sui Yang's gaze slowly swept over every Offspring below, as well as the several women of utmost importance. Then, his deep and authoritative voice rang through the silent hall, breaking the stillness.

"Tomorrow, the Empire will open two Space Gates leading to unknown universes. Now, we must decide which Primarchs and which Legions they command will bear the responsibility of exploring and unifying these two new universes."

He paused slightly, allowing everyone time to consider it, before asking,

"Which of you is willing to step forward and undertake these important missions concerning the expansion of the Empire's territory and the spread of human Civilization?"

Once his words fell, the hall sank into a brief silence.

It was not