The Emperor’s Angel of Death

　　 After a brief meeting, Soshyan asked to discuss some important topics with Captain Hodges in a non-public place, and Loken also participated.

　　 After the doubtful Hodges followed Soshyan to his personal meeting room, Loken immediately stated their intentions, which made Hodges unexpected and shocked.

　　 An Astarte regiment wants to embezzle naval property. This is a rebellion in a big way.

　　 Hodges did not answer immediately, but was silent.

　　 In the process, Soshyan never said a word, just looked at him.

　　 Hodges was even convinced that he would die because of any action the soldier made.

　　 He is not a coward, no one can be promoted to his rank while cowardly flowing in his veins, especially as a civilian, he has won many wars.

　　 But he would still shrink from the hiss of Soshyang's power nail joints with every subtle movement, and his viscera were shrunk into a ball by the loud noise of the helmet placed on the table.

　　 Suddenly, the star warrior commander turned around with a full sense of oppression, occupied the other end of the cabin, and distanced himself from him.

　　 The feeling that death is close at hand finally faded, but it has not gone far. It is replaced by a certainty that once the true inner thoughts are narrated, I will not be able to leave this room alive.

Hodges is not without weapons, but the idea of ​​pulling out a pistol for self-protection is just a cold and absurd self-comfort; using his laser gun on an interstellar warrior is tantamount to throwing stones at the Rand Raiders .

　　 Loken easily poured a cup of tea from the side closet and handed it to Soshyan, and then poured another cup to Hodges.

　　 "Hodges, you know me. I am not a person who will betray the empire and the mechanical god. The choice I made is undoubtedly correct."

　　 Around these words, and the implications of them, the final negotiations have begun.

　　 Loken and Hodges are sitting opposite each other, while Soshyang stands further away, the power nail joints roaring with the change of posture.

　　 "But I have sworn allegiance to--"

　　 "Serving Astart is like serving the emperor's allegiance."

　　 Loken interrupted Hodges's sophistry, holding the smoking cup in both hands, and said:

"Brother, let's just say frankly, what's your future in the navy? Those people hate you, just like my colleagues hate me, because they are mediocre people, they hate better than them, and are born better than them. Low person."

　　 Hodges made a low snort in his nose, but did not answer.

"Your talents should not be buried in the fight against smuggling, Hodges! You should use your commanding skills to destroy the Emperor’s enemies. I know you are desperate for valuable goals, and you don’t want to be trapped in a ship. On the frigate."

"with all due respect."

　　 Hodges glanced at Soshyan.

The face of the interstellar warrior was particularly indifferent against the power armor and fine gold collar. The granite-like flesh and blood seemed to be solidified on the skull. A pair of dark eyes blinked as they looked at them, and the lips sometimes made a dry sound. Laugh low.

　　 After knowing what the other party wanted to say, Soshyang stared at Hodges over the low tabletop.

　　 "You look at me like this, as if you were expecting me to kill you."

　　 Hodges forced a cautious smile.

　　 "This idea has already appeared in my mind."

　　 Soshyang continued to stare at him, then raised his chin slightly.

　　 "Say what you want to say."

　　 Even so, Hodges warned himself inwardly.

　　 Be careful, and be careful.

　　 "Said respectfully, my lord..."

　　 He took a breath, as if reading his own death declaration.

　　 "...Your so-called fleet does not even have a decent frigate."

　　 The next second, there was dead silence in the conference room.

　　 Soshyang looked back at him indifferently, staring intently and motionless, not even as a servant could show more emotions.

　　 Loken was also a little nervous, and he was also worried that Soshyan would end his unbridled friend in anger.

　　 Fortunately, things did not develop to this point in the end.

　　 "I think that judging the development of a thing can't just look at the present."

　　 Soshyang said, calm to the extreme.

　　 "Maybe we are still defeated, but we have firm belief, unshakable determination, and most importantly, absolute justice and fairness."

　　 Silence spread all around.

　　 Then Loken cleared his throat and took a deep breath to speak, but Soshyan interrupted him.

　　 "You can leave the cabin now and return to the rest of your life."

　　 Soshyang stared at him intently, he seemed to be judging and considering.

"Let’s hold on to our own opinions. Let’s talk about mine first. Let us describe your future vision together. Before you retire, you will definitely get a merciful promotion because of your service life-in the end, you will only be a frigate-level commander. , Yes, there is no doubt about that."

　　 The star warrior has a mocking expression on his face.

"But you will spend the rest of your life with alcohol and psychotropic drugs. You know very well... I see these in your eyes. Although I have no talent for understanding the feelings of mortals, I promise that I can read the truth and understand the truth. Lies ~www.ltnovel.com~ are as easy as reading the text in a book.

　　 Hodges leaned forward and felt the tumbling flame in his chest. He wanted to refute, but he couldn't find any reason to refute.

　　Because he knows that Soshyang is right, he basically has no future at all. This is why he is getting more and more alcoholic—depression often envelops him.

　　 "But I know that you are looking for enlightenment, and you still have a fanatical flame in your eyes, Grelle Hodges. Such a flame will burn a person's soul, and you will eventually destroy others or self-destruct."

　　 "I... I have my responsibilities, nothing more."

　　 Soshyang’s lips curled up, as if he had tasted something interesting.

　　 "Of course yes, by the way, I learned a little bit about your record on the way here, and found that you are a commander who is very good at grasping the opponent's weakness, which is really good."

　　 The praise is something Hodges never expected.

　　 "I...thank you, my lord."

　　 "But do you understand your weaknesses?"

　　 The captain of Glory Saber was hesitated again, and he could feel the confrontation passing between his fingers.

　　 But he chose to remain honest instead of hypocritically humble.

　　 "Yes, my lord, I understand."

　　 Soshyang tilted his head and looked at the mortal in front of him.

　　 "So?"

　　 He intends to end the topic.

　　 "It's the same sentence, you can leave now and wait for that kind of desperate life in the future, Hodges, or you can step into the realm that others can't imagine and get the answer you are looking for."

　　 The star warrior tapped his knuckles on his breastplate, watching the captain of the frigate becoming more and more disturbed.

　　 "Then, your choice is."