A Personal Suggestion

"Long time no see, Uncle."

"It's been a while, Corax. I've heard everything about you on Lycaeus. You've done very well."

"This is all thanks to Samir."

I hope his teaching style didn't offend you.

"No, Uncle, in fact I've learned a lot."

Han Mingxuan nodded in satisfaction.

He had high hopes for this idealistic warrior.

"Uncle, let's talk about you instead."

"I?"

What do I have to talk about?

"About everything you've experienced on Terra, and the current situation on Terra."

Han Mingxuan didn't say anything more after hearing this.

He simply handed over the governance briefings that Curze had been sending him over this period to Corax.

"This is a summary of Curze's governance over the past three years. You can take a close look. I can say with certainty that if I were in that position, I don't know how many times I would have been assassinated by now."

Hearing Han Mingxuan say that, Corax was taken aback.

"So, the Emperor is protecting you?"

"Yes, but his methods are somewhat unusual and not very easy for people to understand, so I hope you won't be too hostile towards him."

"Uncle, you know I don't have a good impression of him."

Corax still harbors suspicions about the kidnapping that occurred several years ago.

"Your father is a bum who doesn't know what he's doing; his parenting skills are practically nonexistent, so you'll have to try to understand him."

"Understand?"

Yes, you have to understand his feelings.

"What are you feeling, Uncle?"

"Your father, in his pursuit of the revival of humanity, treated everyone, including himself, as tools; you must understand that."

Tool?

When Corax first heard Han Mingxuan's evaluation of the Emperor, he was surprised by how ruthless it was.

"If that's really the case, then it means that useless people will be abandoned, right?"

"So I am your Uncle, Corax, you and your brothers, no matter what the final outcome."

"If you're looking for a place to retire, Nostramo welcomes you."

Retire?

During his years governing Lycaeus, Corax also gained considerable knowledge of the Imperium.

As for the word "retirement," Corax said it was a distant fantasy.

But looking at his Uncle's serious expression, he felt that this was something that could happen.

"Alright, that concludes our casual conversation. There are some things I need to ask you to do."

"What is it, Uncle?"

"Regarding your return to the Imperium, and your Legion."

To be honest, Corax didn't know much about his own Legion because when he first went to Terra, he didn't pay any attention to it and was let go by Han Mingxuan.

"In the present Imperium, you are the last Primarch to return; before that, your Legion was used as an auxiliary force for Horus."

Therefore, in terms of strategy and tactics, they are closer to the Luna Wolves' fighting style.

"The Luna Wolves are the most powerful assault force among all the Legiones Astartes in the entire Imperium; they are the assault force of the entire Imperium."

Do you know what this means?

Corax nodded.

He knew exactly what this meant.

If he returns, he will need to put in a lot of effort in terms of controlling the Legion and changing strategies and tactics. In other words, his control over the Legion was limited before that.

"But don't worry, after I return, your Legion will be primarily managed by Curze."

"You and Curze are very similar, so the combat styles of the two Legions are surprisingly similar as well."

"Over the past few years, I think your Legion's combat style has changed significantly. Go back and take good care of your Legion."

"Whether it's joining the Great Crusade or contributing to the Imperium Anti-Corruption efforts, either is fine. Also, I'd like you to bring two people back to the Imperium."

As Han Mingxuan's voice faded, the Gusalto siblings came out.

"My esteemed Primarch."

"These two are my students, Nobilia Gusalto and Renato Gusalto."

"These are my First Batch students, aside from my Nephews in the Evernight Legion. They could have graduated much earlier, but due to the Emperor's plans, their graduation has been delayed by three years."

"Now that you have completed the governance of Lycaeus, I hope you will take them with you when you return to the Imperium."

"They have my letter of introduction. After they go back, send Nobilia to the Department of General Affairs and Renato to the Military Department."

"I've got it, Uncle."

"There's one more thing."

"What?"

"What are your thoughts on the construction of Lycaeus?"

The construction problems of Lycaeus?

He hadn't really thought about that.

Because now, thanks to the governance of the Evernight Code, the social conditions in Lycaeus have greatly improved.

As for the construction issue, that's not something he needs to consider right now. His first priority is to return to the Imperium and have the Imperium recognize his Primarch status, after which he can be exempted from taxes.

This will greatly reduce the economic pressure on the entire Planet, and it is something that must be done.

"To be honest, Uncle, the level of civilization in Lycaeus is quite high now, but as for the construction of the entire Planet, I still have no clue."

In Corax's view, Lycaeus is now the world of his dreams.

What else needs to be done in terms of construction?

Like Nostramo?

Corax admits he has such a grand vision, but he also understands that accomplishing something like this is not something that can be done overnight.

"Here's what I'll do. I'll write you another letter, which you can give to Perturabo. I'll also include a blueprint for the Planet's development."

"Next, I'll send Nostramo's Special Planetary Construction Force with you to Lycaeus. As for the rest of the construction matters, you can listen to Perturabo."

"Thank you, Uncle, thank you so much."

"There's no need for formalities between us. Also, I have a suggestion for you."

Is it about Planet governance, or about the Legion building?

Having been exposed to the Evernight Code and the Evernight Epic, Corax realized that his Uncle was very wise, and that his advice was very useful and valuable.

"It's about you personally."

"Personally?"

"Yes, my advice to you is to get more sun."

Sunbathing?

Corax looked at Han Mingxuan with some confusion.

"You're too pale, young man. You don't look very healthy."

???

Corax never expected that his Uncle's personal advice would be so... down-to-earth.

It was this suggestion that instantly brought the two closer, and the barrier between them disappeared.

At least in Corax's view, there was originally something between him and his Uncle.

Now, that layer of separation has vanished without a trace.