On the Cybrex Alpha Ring World, a massive building had been completed in the center of the Alpha Section more than a decade ago.
These structures had remained sealed for a long time, and even the capital's residents living nearby had no idea what was inside.
Now, the energy field shrouding the exterior finally opened, and with official notices posted, people were allowed a look inside.
It was an immense palace.
A palace that was not particularly ornate, but was undeniably immense.
Countless alloy pillars supported the great hall, and every floor tile had been cast from the strongest alloys. At its center stood countless precision mechanical components.
These intricate machines were protected by a vast array of golden metal plates, together forming an enormous structure.
It looked like a...
A throne.
Xi Yan entered the palace alone. The citizens and officials were held back by towering Space Marines as they watched him walk toward the golden throne.
This was a project he had begun years ago, inspired by an event from the Under One Rule origin.
[When the High King approaches the end of his life, a massive Life Support Device can be built in the capital, allowing him to rule the Empire for eternity.]
Bearing the fate of the entire Empire, Xi Yan had no choice but to personally order the construction of this enormous life-support machine and lie down in it himself.
The United Nations of Earth had already obtained the Dyson Sphere. Next, the Human Federation would rapidly become a dominant power, and the Interstellar Human Military Junta would be safer as well.
He could now take his seat upon this golden throne with peace of mind and continue ruling the Empire through his soul.
Inside the great hall, beneath the golden throne carved