The Emperor’s Angel of Death

After a night of intimacy with his wife, the next morning, after much deliberation, Sorsky arrived at Aeliana's residence.

Of the three great mysteries surrounding him—Xerxes, Asuryan, and the Undying Starfall—the latter two required other channels to unravel, while the former could be addressed most quickly through the Primarch's former wife.

However, Sorsky had always maintained minimal contact with Aeliana precisely because of this issue; he often didn't know how to face Xerxes's wife.

But after learning so much during this trip to Terra, he felt compelled to discuss certain matters with her clearly.

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Of course, he also knew that Aeliana might not tell the whole truth, but at least he could glean some details.

"Chapter Master, the Lady is expecting you."

As the gate opened, Sorsky nodded and followed Aeliana's handmaiden into the cozy little palace, passing through the main hall into a nearby living room.

Aeliana, dressed in mourning attire, sat on a white sofa, her head slightly bowed, gazing at an exquisite armlet she held in her hands.

It was entirely golden, shaped like an apple hollowed out from the middle, quite unique.

The outer ring was polished to a smooth roundness, with a curved design.

Furthermore, its surface was engraved with many strange patterns.

The clasp was intricately carved with winged, horned creatures—half-lion, half-griffin—sitting opposite each other, their horns and wings flared, their expressions sharp, their eyes bright, and their wings inlaid with tiny, colorful gemstones.

At that moment, Aeliana resembled a noblewoman in a desolate castle, awaiting the return of her husband who had gone to war and would never come back.

Her waist-hugging, form-fitting black mourning dress accentuated her icy eyes.

It seemed that anyone who approached could sense her detached demeanor, which contrasted sharply with her snow-white skin.

Her long hair was pinned up behind her head, revealing her equally pale neck.

As the handmaidens slowly closed the door, an odd silence fell over the living room.

Sorsky stood at the entrance, unsure of what to say.

Aeliana simply lowered her head, her fair face filled with sorrow, gazing at the delicate artifact, her thumb slowly sliding over the clasp.

After a long while, Sorsky finally decided to take the initiative.

He stepped forward and began,

"Aeliana—"

"Life is sometimes sad, sometimes joyful, just like in his life, there were three garments,"

Aeliana suddenly interrupted Sorsky, reciting a short poem in a strange but understandable accent and a sorrowful tone.

"One stained with the blood of conspiracy, one torn to shreds by enchantment, and the third, ah, healed the blind eyes of the sky.

My face resembles his first garment, my heart like the second, may my destiny be granted the third."

Sorsky sighed softly and said slowly,

"I went to his room in the palace."

Aeliana did not look up, still staring at the armlet, murmuring in a dreamy tone,

"The first time I went to that world, the heart of the so-called human empire, I was as nervous as a fledgling leaving the nest for the first time.

He kept reassuring me that there was nothing to fear, that anywhere in the galaxy was safe as long as I was by his side.

When I saw that magnificent complex standing on the summit of the mountains, my first thought was, why would the master of the stars build such a vast and luxurious palace?

He told me that it was not just a palace, but also a laboratory, a prison, a temple where many secrets were born and destroyed.

Deep within the palace, he met his god-like father for the first time, and I saw the master of the stars for the first time, but in reality, I saw nothing.

I was terrified.

He asked my name, and I could sense a hint of displeasure, perhaps because He thought I had taken away a part of his son's heart."

"Queen Aeliana, did the Emperor not go to Tizca to see the Primarch? Did the Primarch come to Terra to see the Emperor?"

Interrupted, Aeliana finally looked up.

"He never came.

The Legion found us, and then His Majesty took me to Terra to see Him."

According to records, the Emperor personally retrieved most Primarchs, except for a few.

So why didn't he personally retrieve Xerxes?

However, it was unlikely that she would know the answer.

"Queen Aeliana,"

Sorsky's tone became very solemn.

"I met a person who calls himself a 'Vanquer'.

I believe He was once a part of the Emperor.

He told me a lot about the Grey Matter and the Primarchs, and the general process of the entire plan.

I don't know if you are aware of the inside story, but I believe your appearance is no coincidence.

I suspect you are waiting for Xerxes to return.

Queen Aeliana, I cannot make any guarantees, but I will make what I believe are the right judgments and choices.

I hope you can understand."

Aeliana suddenly shook her head, her tone somewhat agitated, and said,

"Don't believe that person's words."

Sorsky was stunned for a moment, then immediately realized who she was referring to.

"Why?

Doesn't He also agree with the plan for Xerxes's return?"

Aeliana's expression changed instantly, filled with resentment and pain, her hands gripping the armlet tightly, her knuckles turning white.

"Liar!

He is a complete liar!

A tyrant who craves power!

He never intended to resurrect his son; all he wants is that body!

He has been like this from the beginning!"

Although Aeliana didn't reveal much, Sorsky sensed deep resentment, a hatred from the heart.

But that wasn't the main point.

Sorsky immediately retorted,

"Then, Queen Aeliana, how much have you been hiding from me?"

Aeliana's shoulders stiffened for a moment, then she closed her eyes and took a deep breath, finally saying slowly,

"I'm sorry, Sorsky, I didn't intend to hide things from you from the beginning, but I had to cooperate with Macardo and those people at the time, otherwise I wouldn't have had the chance to meet you.

Their spies are everywhere in the Chapter.

I could only hide some things from you."

"What about now?"

Aeliana was speechless.

Sorsky shook his head.

"Queen Aeliana, I said that I will make what I believe are the right judgments, otherwise no one can force me.

I believe you already know about my relationship with Veronica."

Hearing Veronica's name, Aeliana's clasped hands suddenly tightened even more, but her face showed no expression.

"I don't mean to provoke you, Queen Aeliana, but I hope you can understand that when one person becomes another, it's not just that one person who is sacrificed, but many people will be hurt as a result.

I admit that I also have selfish desires.

I love Veronica, and if she is in pain and sorrow, my heart will also ache.

If I were to leave her forever, I would also feel sad.

I also have brothers beyond blood, and those warriors who I have watched grow from children into champions.

I can't let them go either."

Aeliana suddenly turned her head, covered her mouth, and began to sob softly.

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