A is in StarCraft, just disembarked from the Zerg Prince spaceship.

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The judge's office is located on a high floor of the Judiciary Building, offering a panoramic view overlooking the bustling administrative area of ​​the capital planet.

Now that the new policies are in effect, the judiciary has new responsibilities: to maintain the stability of the entire empire.

With the coronation ceremony imminent, the entire empire was in a busy yet hopeful atmosphere, which also made the work of these judicial personnel more constructive, including settling old scores left by the former nobles.

The judge had just finished reviewing a final report on the liquidation of a former nobleman's property, stamped it with the official seal, and took a short break, pinching his brow.

These former nobles abused their power for personal gain and amassed enormous wealth, figures that ordinary people could not even imagine.

During this period, they were liquidating their assets, implementing new tax policies, and introducing new social welfare systems. After the Ministry of Finance calculated the figures for each system, they had to be taken to the judicial department for recalculation and then stamped. It was truly exhausting.

Even if everyone in the Department of Justice is a master of legal matters, you can't split one worm into eight.

Just then, the internal communicator on his desk suddenly rang.

"Ring ring ring ring—" The red indicator light spun wildly, as if on cue.

Emergency contact communications.

The judge took a deep breath.

It's definitely not going to be anything good.

This communicator is directly connected to the Empire's highest-level prisons and emergency security lines.

The judge sat up straight and pressed the call button: "Hello, Department of Justice, please go ahead."

The voice of the warden of the highest prison came through the communicator. He spoke very quickly, with some background noise, the faint hum of alarms, and a flurry of hurried footsteps: "Your Honor! Emergency! Number 829, Orion's former adjutant, whose attitude was unclear, has just committed suicide in his cell!"

"What?" The judge's brows furrowed immediately.

Orion's former adjutant, the fool who remained silent throughout the trial, refusing to take the opportunity even when it was offered to him.

His stance has always been a mystery, but he is clearly biased towards the side of justice and is not considered utterly wicked.

Because his crime was relatively minor and he had clearly performed meritorious service, he was only sentenced to twenty years in prison.

The Zerg have a lifespan of two hundred years, so what's twenty years?

He's in his sixties now, and when he's released, he'll only be in his eighties, definitely in his early prime, with over a hundred years of prime ahead of him. It won't have any impact on him at all, so why would he commit suicide over it?

"Specific details? Method?"

"He used...his own venom."

Even the warden found it difficult to say: "The guards noticed something was wrong during a routine patrol. They saw on the monitor that something was wrong with him, and when they rushed in... he had already dug open the poison sac in his throat with his bare hands."

Orion's lieutenant is a Black Widow Spider, a venomous species.

The venom of a highly venomous species can kill itself if it acts on its own body.

"..." The judge felt a sudden physical discomfort.

To cut one's own throat with bare hands—what kind of determination and resolve would it take to do such a thing to oneself?

The warden continued his report: "They found him relatively early, triggering the vital signs alarm. The medical team has already performed initial resuscitation, and he's still breathing. Your Honor, what should we do now? Should we try to save him?"

The judge who had tried him paused for a moment.

Black Widows are a relatively common race among the Zerg, and Venom Serum is a standard serum in the Zerg population; it should be available in every medical station.

If he is injected with enough serum and then placed in a medical pod for deep repair, given the powerful vitality of the advanced female insect, he can most likely be saved.

but......

A prisoner who desperately wants to die.

Since he was willing to try to poison himself in such a horrific way, he must have been determined to die. Even if he were saved, he would find another way to commit suicide.

What good would it do to save them?

Put him in heavier shackles and restrain him all over his body, and put him under 24-hour uninterrupted surveillance to prevent suicide.

He always finds another way.

He was one of the most outstanding princely adjutants in the Liernia Empire.

Then he found another way, and then repeated the process of saving him time and time again.

Is this saving him, or another form of torture?

It can be saved, but is it really necessary to do so?

Orion has been executed, his head falling to the ground. All the major conspiracies and evidence of treason have been clarified in the previous trial, and there are no further unclear issues. Orion's rebellion has become a page turned in the old archives. The empire is being reborn, His Highness the Crown Prince is about to be crowned, and all the insects are rushing towards a hopeful future.

Actually, there's nothing wrong with letting him die.

This isn't even cold-blooded; it's more like a kind of insect-humanitarian concern.

The judge sighed and said, "Let him be."

He knew, of course, that this decision might cause him some trouble.

If a prisoner is allowed to commit suicide, there may be subsequent investigations to hold him accountable.

but......

Sometimes insects can indeed empathize.

The judge's voice was calm, as if he had made a firm decision: "Let him be... there's no need to save him anymore."

After a moment of silence, the warden replied, "Yes, Your Honor."

The phone hangs up.

The judge leaned back in his chair, his gaze fixed on the orderly city outside the window.

The sun shines brightly outside the window, and everything looks thriving.

Sometimes loyalty is a very contradictory thing.

It may be the most precious and cheapest quality in the universe.

Even though they knew the other party might not be a good person, or even a complete madman or traitor, he was still the master they had served for so many years.

The building collapsed, the monkeys scattered when the tree fell, and the lord was executed.

Faced with a future where beliefs have collapsed, not everyone can accept living a weightless and meaningless life.

A loyalty unknown to anyone, a loyalty that lasts until death.

The judge shook his head.

Orion's lieutenant is one of the Empire's finest insects, and he has his own plans for his future.

He was an orphan raised with Orion's support, and he had no other relatives. If he was determined to leave, then let him fade away with the end of the old era; there was no need to torment him any longer.

The judge picked up his pen again, forcing himself to draw his attention back to the reports on the liquidation of the former aristocratic property.

Every day the new policy is delayed, the people will suffer for another day.

The sun shines brightly outside the window; their new future has arrived, but he still has his responsibilities.

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The old era has come to an end, and in a few days the day that the whole country is looking forward to—the crown prince's ascension to the throne.

The coronation ceremony is about to begin; dawn is breaking, and all people are gathered.

The entire capital city was bustling with activity even before dawn.

The entire capital city seemed like a meticulously polished gem, shining brightly under the pre-dawn sky.

The capital's main thoroughfares were spotless thanks to the cleaning machinery and worker insects, and ice-blue flags symbolizing the new insect queen were hung along both sides of the streets, stretching endlessly.

Every lamppost and every building terrace was spontaneously decorated with colorful ribbons and flowers by the public, turning the entire capital city into a sea of ​​celebration.

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The airport in the capital city has seen an unprecedented surge in passenger traffic.

The airport was filled with noble ships, diplomatic mission ships, and civilian passenger ships from various affiliated star systems.

Each spacecraft landed in an orderly manner under the guidance of navigation lights.

A guard of honor dressed in formal attire and reception staff greeted each distinguished guest with the utmost seriousness, and after security checks, arranged for pick-up or release.

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Before dawn, the square and streets in front of the Grand Palace were already teeming with people.

Although there were still several hours before the ceremony officially began, the large square had limited capacity, and everyone wanted to secure a spot to watch the ceremony, so they started queuing up in the early hours of the morning.

They came from various star systems of the Empire, and some of them were even humans and other races.

Although everyone was a stranger and there were so many people that they were shoulder to shoulder, there was no conflict among them, and the atmosphere was very pleasant.

They are all staunch supporters of the Crown Prince, and they are all family.

Female soldiers maintained order at the scene, and security robots scanned the crowd to ensure that no one was carrying lethal weapons or terrorist devices.

Countless floating cameras from the Empire's mainstream media hovered above the crowd, transmitting the electrifying scene in real time to every corner of the interstellar network.

Everyone was waiting for the Crown Prince to appear.

......

The atmosphere inside the palace was very tense and solemn.

Attendants hurried along, helping the Crown Prince don his heavy coronation robes.

Then check everything else again and again.

Scepter, crown, legal code...

Each item was wiped repeatedly to ensure its placement, leaving no room for error.

Gao Tian was also wearing a suit specially made for him today, a black military-style suit with a half-shoulder cape over it.

He looked at the Crown Prince, who was wearing several layers of elaborate imperial robes, with a heavy, trailing fur cloak on top, and couldn't help but gently touch his face: "Aren't you hot, baby?"

The planets in Lehrnia are relatively large and emit a lot of heat, so most of the planets in Lehrnia have a tropical climate.

The Crown Prince, without batting an eye, replied calmly, "It's alright."

Zerg are cold-blooded animals; they don't generate their own heat and aren't as afraid of heat as you humans.

After this period of time, the Crown Prince's hair has grown a little longer and is finally not as frizzy as before.

I used some hairspray today, and I've gone back to looking like the pampered young master I used to be.

His image has returned, and so has the Crown Prince's confidence.

Now, when he lifts his chin, he looks both sassy and adorable.

Gao Tian was absolutely delighted with his appearance, so he kissed his cheek and whispered, "Keep it up, baby bug!"

Let the entire universe be bathed in the Crown Prince's majesty!

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Dawn finally broke.

Golden-red light shone upon the capital.

Sunlight streamed onto the majestic palace spires, onto the square where thousands gathered, and onto every expectant face that looked up.

Its daybreak.

The twelve large clocks of the capital city rang simultaneously, their sound echoing throughout the entire capital.

The royal guard of honor and the white-robed priests performed purification and cleansing ceremonies along the main procession route. The guard of honor walked the road, and the priests sprinkled laurel leaves and holy water.

Many flags were raised around the square, bearing the emblem of the Empire's new Queen Insect, an iris and a sword.

Envoys from various countries, representatives of vassal states, officials from the Imperial State, and high-ranking nobles entered the designated area of ​​the Central Emperor's Square in an orderly manner, guided by the Royal Guard.

As the sun rose, the ceremony began.

The new emperor will ascend the throne before ten thousand people and recite his oath of accession.

Then the crowning person crowned the new emperor.

Then the new emperor, holding his scepter, turned and sat on his throne, thus completing the ceremony.

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As Lan walked towards the stage, Gao Tian tried to get off, but Lan grabbed him.

"Where are you going, new Insect King?"

Gao Tian exclaimed in surprise, "So I'm also involved!"

"Of course, what else?"

"I thought it would be a while before it was my turn."

"Why didn't you say that it would only happen after I got married?" Then the emperor and empress changed their story to a secret affair.

The Crown Prince, his handsome face contorted with rage, said, "You dare embarrass me today? I'll beat you to a pulp right now."

Today's coronation ceremony is also their wedding ceremony.

That was close! I almost let the other main character of the wedding ceremony escape. (Fake smile.jpg)

Huh... The runaway Crown Princess, the domineering Crown Prince falls madly in love with her...?

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The magnificent dome of the council chamber of the Liernia Imperial Palace is painted with the heroic figures of the past emperors of the Liernia Empire and the magnificent historical panorama.

Representatives of the imperial nobility, high-ranking government officials, military generals, and senior delegations from the Federation of Humanity gathered to await the arrival of the Crown Prince and Crown Princess.

The palace gates opened, and the Crown Prince and Crown Princess, dressed in their finest attire, appeared at the entrance.

The two walked hand in hand down the red carpet, smiling, into the hall.

Slowly passing the solemnly standing guards and spectators on both sides, and walking across the long red carpet, they arrived at the throne steps at the end of the council chamber.

First, the Crown Prince must ascend the throne.

Takaten only climbed halfway up the steps, stopping in the middle to wait and watch as the world's best baby bug ascended the throne.

The Crown Prince seemed to be glowing.

At that moment, it seemed as if all the starlight in the universe had gathered upon him.

The Crown Prince ascended the throne, placed his hands on the original imperial laws and constitution, and faced the images of his ancestors engraved on the walls and dome of the Grand Palace council chamber, reciting his oath of accession.

His ancestors were watching him.

The Crown Prince's resolute voice echoed in every corner of the council chamber and was also broadcast throughout the universe via the live sphere:

"I, Kylelorius Skelway, swear in the name of all the emperors and royalty of Lyrnia:"

"I will defend the laws and glory of the Empire;"

"I will protect all my people equally, regardless of their wealth or status."

"I will uphold the scales of justice, punish the wicked and eliminate evil, and show absolutely no leniency."

"I will lead the people of the Empire forward and defend the Empire until the end of my life."

The oath was recited, and the cannons fired a salute.

Thunderous cheers erupted in every region of the Liernia Empire.

"Long live Your Majesty! Long live Liernia!"

The cheers outside the hall almost lifted the dome.

Next comes the time to crown the new queen.

The person who crowns the new emperor is usually a highly respected elder, the guardian of the previous generation, or the leader of some kind of power institution.

In the past, it was usually a high-ranking noble leader or the chairman of the male insect protection committee.

However, the Crown Prince has now wiped out both the Noble Council and the Xiongbao Association.

An elderly man with white hair and beard, dressed in a pure black judge's robe trimmed with gold, slowly walked out from the side hall next to the throne.

His attendant carried a tray covered with deep blue velvet, on which lay the queen's crown.

It was Justice Neil.

He was not of noble birth and stayed away from any political factional struggles. He dedicated his life to the empire's legal code and courts, and is currently the empire's oldest judge.

He was crowned by the oldest Grand Justice in the Empire, not by any nobleman or the Xiongbao Society.

They represent the new emperor in upholding the rule of law, and the law recognizes their royal family of Liernia.

Justice Neil stopped a step below Blue and looked up at the new emperor's young yet sharp face.

The greatest crown prince in the history of Lehrnia.

"Your Highness Calorius, it is an honor to crown you in the name of Imperial Law and Justice."

Justice Neal said.

"Similarly, we are very fortunate that you are our king."