The History of Lycaeus (2)

"So this is why you want me to use violence like those Tech Guild guys?"

"No, I want you to be like the Father of Night."

Like the Father of Night?

What did he do?

"He burned Old Nostramo to ashes, or more precisely, burned it into a metal asteroid that could be mined directly."

???

Wasn't the Father of Night supposed to be an idealist?

His actions don't seem like something an idealist would do.

"I'll give you a book, would you like to take a look?"

"I've memorized the Evernight Code."

"It's not the Evernight Code, it's this."

Corax was somewhat surprised to see that Samir hadn't given him any tutoring.

Evernight Epic

"This doesn't look like law; it looks more like a comic book by those shameful nobles flaunting their hypocritical honor."

"Heh, this is a historical record documenting how the Father of Night instructed the Grand Inquisitor and led Nostramo to a new beginning."

Corax took the book and casually flipped through it.

"It's full of personality cult, and you call this a history book?"

"This is something that circulates only within a limited circle. The Father of Night detests things like personality cults and personal myths."

???

"That's contradictory."

"It's not contradictory, because this book won't be published publicly. If the Father of Night found out, he'd scold us again. It's our secret."

Hehehe.

This veteran guard now looks surprisingly alive.

How many people's secrets?

"The secrets of the Shadowbat Guard and the Evernight Legion... Well, young man, knowing too much isn't good for you. Take a look."

"After you finish reading it, you'll understand. I suggest you start reading from the middle now."

Middle?

Corax opened the book and saw that the chapter titles were very simple, just three words.

The Scouring.

That's right, it was the Scouring.

Then, he fully realized Han Mingxuan's role in the construction of Nostramo.

Surprisingly, this book doesn't offer much praise; it simply presents the facts.

"This book is very different from what I expected."

"The Father of Night said, 'Be fair, just, objective, and calm; the rest will be judged by posterity.'"

"So he still doesn't want to?"

"There's no other way. The Father of Night once said that being a person boils down to two words."

"What?"

"Modesty."

"Ha! That's interesting. Well then, let's suspend today's meeting until I've finished my studies, and then continue."

When the meeting finally ended, Corax spent several hours reading through the entire Evernight Epic.

After reading all of this, he only remembered one sentence.

The fertile ground of idealism needs to be cultivated.

We must burn the wastelands of the old world to ashes and make them fertile, so that our ideals may continue!

So what are your plans next?

Samir retrieved the Evernight Epic and carefully kept it, watching Corax.

"The Scouring."

"Haha! You learn very quickly, so let's start with the prison world of this Tech Guild!"

Then, the overseers of the Tech Guild who had been expelled were dumbfounded.

Because Corax's approach has changed.

Normally, his approach is rather mild.

He firmly believes that lofty ideals and beliefs can influence many people.

Therefore, his policy towards those who were arrested or exiled tended to be more lenient.

However, now, for those who repeatedly refuse to change their ways...

Kill!

Large-scale killings.

In less than three months, all those who resisted were eliminated.

This drastically reduced the difficulty of governing Lycaeus, making it a simple mode.

Then comes governance.

At first, Corax wanted to refer to the Evernight Code, but then he found that it was an excellent reference!

With his Primarch brain and wisdom, he could deduce the governance methods and approaches required for those cases from various legal provisions and cases.

Furthermore, the population of Lycaeus generally had a high level of education, and their acceptance of governance plans was exceptionally fast.

Even during this process, many scholars who were initially skeptical of this issue began to actively study and research it.

At the same time, the Evernight Epic became the most widely circulated book in Lycaeus.

As time went on, they discovered that many of the accounts of the Father of Night in the Evernight Epic were inaccurate.

The records of his achievements are extremely false.

Samir could only say that the Father of Night forbids the cult of personality.

By the time Lycaeus had nearly finished governing, the leaders of the Tech Guilds in Kiavahr finally arrived.

Then, they were met with a nuclear bombing.

The entire industrial system of Kiavahr was reduced to ashes within three days.

It was only then that Corax realized that violence was a necessary means, and he had to admire the Father of Night's foresight.

After a year of internal and external governance, the meeting in Lycaeus continued.

At this moment, the Regency of Lycaeus, which had been postponed for a year, was convened again.

This time, Samir simply sat in the audience and watched it all unfold.

He felt that Corax now was more like Primarch.

After the meeting ended, Corax began to refine the governance of the entire Planet, which was more laborious than the sweeping reforms that had begun at the start.

As a result, a long time passed.

Until Lycaeus stabilized, and the Kiavahr were completely purged, Corax also underwent a profound spiritual growth.

That day, Corax found Samir.

"Mr. Samir, I'd like to go to Nostramo."

Samir's expression turned somewhat strange upon hearing Corax's words.

Well, how should I put it?

Feelings like depression, anger, joy, and relief.

"What happened?"

"It's not Salvation Day yet, what are you doing here?"

"I'm going to see the Father of Night, and to see my Uncle."

Uncle?

That's true.

The Primarch's Uncle.

"That's no problem, but you'll have to contact the Father of Night yourself. So many years have passed; you really should go see him."

"Yes, it's been almost four years, and I really want to see him."

"Hello, I am Corax, I am looking for the Father of Night."

"Captain Samir? Please wait a moment."

Urtana told Han Mingxuan about the incoming call.

"It's Samir! It's been years. How are things going?"

"It went smoothly, Father of Night. I'm contacting you because Corax has something he'd like to discuss with you."

Corax?

There has been no news for several years.

"Okay, I'll have a good talk with him."

"Hello, Mr. Han."

"Haha, hello Corax! It's been years! How's it going on Lycaeus?"

"Not bad."

"Don't be modest, you're the Primarch. Since you say you did a good job, then you must have done an exceptionally good job."

"You flatter me. The reason I spoke with you today is that I'd like to visit Nostramo."

"That's great! I happen to be in Nostramo too. When you arrive, we uncle and nephew can catch up."

"You're also in Nostramo? Aren't you in Terra?"

"Hahaha, I've been in Nostramo for years, and it was my fault for not telling Samir."