King of the Stars [Rebirth]

The summer night on Gloss star has a magnificent scenery that any second- and third-class star residents can't imagine.There is no industrial pollution, and the night sky here presents a dreamy dark blue color, and the stars are densely scattered all over the sky, forming a bright belt of light.Under the clear starry sky, there is an equally clear lake.The lake is bright, reflecting the reflection of the galaxy, like stars falling into the water.

Between the sky and the earth, there is a crystal clear castle suspended.The floating city of the Oswald family stands above the reflection of the void.

Griffin leaned against the colonnade, took a sip of the sweet ice wine, and looked at the crowd around him with the same cold eyes.This is the "Mirror Lake Dinner" held by the Oswald family only once a year.The Floating City stops at the center of Mirror Lake according to the cycle, and chooses the night with the clearest weather and the brightest stars to hold a banquet in the suspended flower hall cherished by Grand Duke Landasia.Such a high-level banquet attracted everyone to flock to it.The blood descendants, ministers, and vassal nobles all buzzed up like flies smelling honey, enjoying the night that represented identity, status, and rights.

Griffin has no interest in such a banquet, especially now that he has just been defeated and has been deprived of the command of the fleet by the military.

However, before the glass of wine was finished, a beautiful woman walked through the flower hall and said with a soft smile, "Nisrock, so you are hiding here."

The person who came had brilliant long blond hair belonging to the Oswald family, but his eyes were not green but dark brown, just like the mother who provided her with genes.Except for this little "flaw", she has a beautiful face and a graceful figure. Like all federal nobles, she can't judge her age at all.This is the second daughter of the Grand Duke of Landasia, a powerful figure in charge of several industrial planets, Salist Oswald.

Griffin has nothing to do with this half-sister in blood, but he is very clear that the lioness did not come to the door for a gentle greeting.

Sure enough, as if she didn't notice the other party's silence, Shaliste showed a faint smile, lifted her skirt, stepped gracefully up the stairs, and came to Griffin's side: "Today's banquet is a bit boring, no wonder you You have to avoid it. The guests in Jinghu Lake are becoming less and less picky."

She looked at the crowd around the other Oswald from a distance, and a hint of ridicule flashed in her eyes.

There, the second son of the Grand Duke of Landacia, Vissar Oswald, who is also a powerful figure in the military, was talking and laughing happily with a group of nobles in uniform, obviously in a very happy mood.It's no wonder that the younger brother with the title of "God of War" finally fell into the sand, and formed an interest alliance with the Sardinian family through marriage. How could this young master Oswald be in high spirits.

However, this quiet aristocratic provocation did not receive half a response. Griffin took another sip of his wine coldly, and had no intention of answering.

Shaliste smiled and changed the subject: "I heard that you want to replace a mecha, have you found a suitable armor master yet?"

It's not surprising that she would say this. Industrial planets basically have the mecha industry. Shaliste has a lot of mecha resources in her hands, and naturally there are also mecha masters.However, the real cutting-edge laboratory of Oswald's house is controlled by Grace—that is, Sharist's half-sister. If Griffin really wants to advance mecha, he should find a way to talk to that The eldest sister is on the line.

Now that the words have come to this point, Griffin certainly understands what the sister wants to say.Finding allies and choosing enemies has never been an easy matter in the circle of power of the nobles, and the Oswalds were no different.Some people want him to die, and naturally some people want him to live.And sometimes, a living companion is more effective than a dead opponent.

Coldly raised the corner of his mouth, Griffin said: "I have a definite goal, thank you."

This is a refusal, not a real acknowledgment.Sha Lisite chuckled lightly: "You have always been my favorite brother, but you are still too young, it is better to be careful in everything."

After leaving such ambiguous words, she Shi Shiran got up and walked towards the crowd.Without the unexpected guests, the corridor fell into silence again.Griffin put down the wine glass in his hand, took a few steps forward, and walked to the edge of the empty flower hall. The transparent crystal barrier seemed to be nothing, standing here, as if he was in a real galaxy.Empty, lonely, and unparalleled in its grandeur.

This is indeed a rare beauty, but Griffin's heart is not peaceful.The five-year plan was destroyed, and he was not as indifferent as he appeared.If the Deep Space Fleet can successfully occupy Nader Star, he can open a hole in the border and start cultivating his own power. No matter who wants to rule there next, he must establish an alliance of interests with him.At the same time, victory will also consolidate his right to speak in the military department and lay the foundation for his fleet expansion and military rank promotion.

But now, everything is in vain.He failed, failed miserably.Not only did the above strategic goals not be achieved, but countless hard-working elites were lost.No wonder the Oswalds began to move around, either pulling in or squeezing out, and their actions became more and more blatant.

Does he need to cooperate with another lion?Griffin glanced coldly at the meeting place where the cups were mixed, and Griffin exhaled lightly.Let's get back my mother's mech first.With the mecha, he has the possibility to transform Shengwu.Return to the frontier and fight the man.Only by climbing up from this fallen ladder can he be qualified to stand on the stage again.

A stage he would never like.

"Master Nisrock." Someone behind him called out humbly.

Griffin turned his head and looked at the waiter.

"Your Excellency, please go over." The waiter took a step back and made a gesture of invitation.

This was somewhat beyond Griffin's expectations.Although the dinner was held in the Hanging Flower Hall, there were very few people who were truly qualified to sit with Grand Duke Landacia, let alone be summoned by him in person.Even Griffin himself hasn't seen the titular father in some time.Summon him now, for what?

Without saying anything, Griffin followed the waiter and walked deeper into the flower hall.

Passing through two exquisite corridors, a small and elegant side hall appeared in front of Griffin.There are not many plants and decorative buildings here, and the structure is extremely simple, which also makes the sky and the lake appear wider.As if admiring the fusion of stars, Grand Duke Landacia reclined on the reclining chair, staring at the distant sky.

He didn't speak, no one dared to speak in front of him.There was a brief silence in the flower hall.About 2 minutes later, the man at the apex of the Landa Starfield finally spoke: "How is the combat power of the pirate who fought you?"

Unexpectedly, the Grand Duke would ask such a question. Griffin was taken aback for a moment before answering: "Very strong, stronger than all the knights I have ever seen."

"Because of the Holy Weapon Mecha?" The Grand Duke turned his head, his green eyes were as calm as a lake in the afternoon.

However, facing these eyes, Griffin's heart suddenly tightened.It was like being stared at by a real ferocious beast, with scrutiny and consideration, and the danger hidden under it, ready to choose and devour at any time.Perhaps this is the true face of Grand Duke Landacia.

Griffin only paused for a second before replying, "Not all of them. His strategic talent is outstanding, and he always seems to be able to guess my actions. He is a rare handsome talent."

"The most handsome pirate among pirates? In the 'Era of Three Kings', the one who disrupted the solar system and overthrew the empire was also a pirate. However, it was Grand Duke Nicholas, a standard nobleman, who finally stabilized the situation and established the star field system. Some people Good at destroying, while others are the cornerstone of order."

This is not something that the "Grand Duke of Landasia" should tell him, it is more like a "father" teaching.Facing such a weird situation, Griffin tensed up.

The Grand Duke did not intend to continue this topic, and looked back, he said lightly: "I heard that the military department wants you to go to the western border to suppress bandits?"

This is the result of private discussions by the military department and has not yet been officially announced.However, once this decision is announced, it will not be a good thing for him.Xifeng is no longer the place where pirates were everywhere and could accumulate military exploits, but an iron bucket that has been divided up by various forces.Staying in Xifeng, what awaits him is not any chance, only cold storage.

Griffin hesitated and nodded: "They have this intention."

Grand Duke Landacia chuckled: "It's probably Vesal's idea. It's too wasteful. The situation on Celtic Star, which borders the Star Alliance, is a bit turbulent. Go there, and you can use your talents better."

Hearing the word "Selter Star", Griffin felt the hairs on his back explode. He secretly ordered his subordinates to investigate the matter of the mecha, but before they could find the result, they told him straight away. The hidden meaning is self-evident.Maybe there are traitors around him, maybe his movements are completely controlled by the Grand Duke, but no matter what it is, it is not a pleasant thing.

After a moment of silence, Griffin suddenly asked, "It's close to the territory of the fifth family. If I go, will it worsen the relationship between the two families?"

As if hearing something interesting, Grand Duke Landasia raised the corner of his mouth: "What do you think is the relationship between the five major families?"

It is an ally, a colleague, and a member of the Bundestag who jointly controls the entire star field.At the same time, it is also a competitor.This is something that everyone keeps secret, and it is also the cornerstone of maintaining the stability of the star field for a long time.Now being said by the ruler of the first family, it represents more than just the literal meaning.

Reminiscent of the "destruction" and "order" he just said, Griffin seems to understand something.The Oswald family has sat at the peak of the parliament for too long, and at such a peak, people often only have two choices.Either indulge in pleasure and be knocked out of the dust by other families in the end; or continue to climb to a level that no one has ever imagined before.

Obviously, Grand Duke Landacia is not a person who indulges in pleasure.

If he insisted on destroying the balance of the federation and becoming the "only" in the Landa Starfield, what would he face?Become a useful chess piece, complete all plans and tasks step by step?Or jump out of this quagmire and fight for your own freedom?

Looking at the man sitting in the reflection of the Milky Way, Griffin's lips trembled, and finally spit out a sentence: "I will go to Celt Star."

This is his only option now.Getting the lost family mecha is the most important thing right now.And this "order" just hit his weakness.Neither the fifth family's vengeance nor Oswald's mission mattered.Strengthening his own strength and reaching a height where he cannot be bullied wantonly is what he desires most.

Just like a bird stuck in a quagmire, flying into the sky has become a dream, and only by pulling out its wings can it have a chance of survival.

Seemingly satisfied with Griffin's answer, Grand Duke Landasia waved his hand lightly.Griffin took a last look at the magnificence of the almost suffocating reflection of the Milky Way, bowed slightly, and walked out the door.