An Excellent Son

The current Lady Euten can truly be described as still charming and elegant, a true lady of high society.

However, Han Mingxuan didn't come here to become Cao Cao.

He truly had something important to discuss.

"This is a gift I brought."

Endymion opened a rectangular wooden box he carried with him, which contained brocade.

"This is a piece of Cloud Brocade I brought, a specialty of Nostramo. Please accept it, Lady Euten."

"Cloud Brocade?"

Lady Euten had never heard of such a fabric.

"This is Old Terra craft; it's too old and the process is too complicated to discuss."

"It's just a small token of my appreciation; I'll make you or Roboute a few clothes."

Roboute glanced at the Cloud Brocade and then understood the principle behind its production.

But now is not the time to show off.

"I heard from Curze that you, Uncle, have always greatly admired the culture of Old Terra, and now it seems that your reputation is well-deserved."

"Yes."

Having grown up in that era myself, how could I not admire it?

"Lady Euten, I've come to discuss some matters with you, both as an Uncle and as the Father of Night, concerning Roboute."

About me?

Guilliman could hardly believe it.

My Uncle came to my house not for my mother, but for me?

"I wonder what the Father of Night has to discuss with me regarding Roboute. I'm just a woman, and I don't really understand matters of state and family."

"No, no, no, it's about Roboute's later job transfer. I think as a parent, you have the right to know."

"Uncle, you can just talk to me about this. I'm an adult now."

"Haha, aren't you still just little Roboute in your mother's eyes?"

"Mr. Han, you wouldn't dare say that. My child is all grown up now," Lady Euten said with a smile.

"Mother!"

"Alright, alright, my lord, I won't laugh."

"That's right. The Imperium plans to launch an Anti-Corruption campaign, but this will inevitably cause disruptions to administrative operations."

"And Guilliman, as the ruler of the Five Hundred Worlds, has no doubt about his domestic affairs skills and operational capabilities."

"So I want Roboute to go to the Adeptus Administratum to help me get through this most difficult period of Anti-Corruption."

Administratum?

Roboute felt a little dazed.

Why go to the Administratum?

"After he went to the Administratum, he'll be working a lot of overtime, so he might not be back often. Therefore, we need to communicate with Lady Euten."

Hearing Han Mingxuan say that, Lady Euten laughed instead.

"Mr. Han, you really don't need to be like this. Since Roboute joined the Great Crusade, he has rarely come home."

"Although I don't know how dangerous the battlefields he experienced were, I know he was contributing his strength to the Imperium of Man, and I am content with that."

"So if the Imperium needs him, then let him go."

"This time he's going to the Administratum, not the front lines. Relatively speaking, from a mother's perspective, I actually feel much more relaxed."

In Lady Euten's view, this was based on her simple desire as a mother.

Letting her son stay in the rear and contribute to the Imperium would also ease her worries; otherwise, she would always be on tenterhooks if he were constantly on the front lines.

Moreover, she understood that her son was exceptionally talented, and whether he went to the front lines or the rear, he would always be contributing to the Imperium, a fact that no one could change.

"Having a mother as understanding and righteous as you is a blessing for the Imperium, Lady Euten."

"Here, whether as Roboute's Uncle, as the Father of Night, or as an official of the Imperium, I assure you."

"We can give Roboute four days off each month so he can come back."

"Really?"

"Of course, I'm acting in accordance with the law."

"No problem, I agree."

"Mother, I'm all grown up now, please don't make decisions for me."

"Roboute, listen to me this time. And come back to visit often."

Sending his son to the Administratum, where he has four days off each month to come home, is better than sending him to the front lines of Great Crusade with no end in sight.

"Then it's settled. Of course, if you have time, Lady Euten, you can come to Terra, since the road to Terra is much easier than the road to the front lines."

"Haha, Mr. Han is really humorous. I think I'll become a regular at Terra from now on."

Han Mingxuan smiled and nodded, then looked at Roboute.

"Don't hold a grudge, Roboute."

"I'm not angry, Uncle. I just feel that I'm an adult now, and some decisions should be made by myself."

"That's why I said you and Curze are brothers; you two are exactly alike. I can tell whether you're angry or not at a glance."

It's normal for young men to have their own ideas and opinions; that's a good thing.

"Roboute, how's the construction of the City of Truth going?"

"The City of Truth has been repaired, Uncle."

Han Mingxuan nodded, then took out something.

"Place this on the roof of the Attic in the City of Truth."

"This is... a Lamp?"

"Yes, it's a Lamp. I found it by chance when I went to Nuceria."

"You know that the Imperium's situation is not optimistic right now. Who knows when the Mist will descend and shroud the entire Imperium?"

"I hope this lamp remains here, so it can guide you out of the Mist."

If Horus Heresy were to occur in the future, and if the Four Gods were to trap Guilliman's fleet in space, Han Mingxuan hoped that this lamp could guide Guilliman and his team.

That way, he won't be trapped in those nine hours forever.

Thank you, Uncle.

Roboute held his Uncle, who had enlightened Lorgar, in high esteem.

Although he didn't know exactly when the lamp would start working, he valued it highly.

"Then my purpose for this trip is complete, Roboute. I look forward to seeing how you perform."

"I won't let you down, Uncle."

"Mr. Han, please stay for dinner. I made my specialty, corn chowder."

Oh?

"Mr. Han, please don't take offense. After all, before our conversation, I didn't know what kind of person you were. But now it seems that some of the rumors about you are unfounded."

"The rumors about me? It seems I really need to stay for a meal. Perfect, these rumors can serve as fodder for our conversation over tea."

"Haha, I'm glad Mr. Han doesn't mind."

"Hey, Old Ma, I've settled things with Guilliman. We can start the Phase Two now."

"So fast?"

"This needs to be done quickly. Also, you can start planning your Holiday in Terra."

"Huh? Really?!"

Since his last vacation, Malcador really doesn't want to stay any longer.

I just want to rest.

I, Malcador, have dedicated myself to humanity for so long, can't I even enjoy myself a little?

Take a break! Keep taking a break!