In the Name of Empress

The height of Mont Blanc is second only to White Mountain, making it the second highest peak on the Rodinia Continent.

But unlike White Mountain, this place is covered with snow year-round, serene and tranquil, making it ideal for Stargazers to settle long-term.

Stargazer star paths are very different from other star paths, as they do not rely on brute force for victory but test affinity and insight.

Either it works, or it doesn't, there's no other way.

More cruelly, only one fate toucher is allowed to exist in each plane, and with Alina's elevation to Tier Five, the path of advancement for other human Stargazers is virtually cut off.

Unless they can kill Alina, forcibly seizing her star path.

However, the powerful Stargazers of this plane are not limited to Alina, the Sixth Legion has cultivated their own Stargazer.

Seeing the hint of killing intent beneath Roland's calm exterior, Alina becomes more convinced of her judgment, smiling as she asks, "Is a battle about to start? I sense a fateful confrontation awaiting me."

"Divine Punishment Island, Sixth Legion's base." One doesn't need to waste words with one's own wife.

Even though Alina insists on only being his lover, Roland still views her as his beloved wife, second only to Sif.

To them, a secular wedding holds no real significance; according to Roland's idea, just inviting friends and relatives for a small gathering to make their relationship public is enough—no need for fanfare.

But given their high level, a wedding wouldn't be simple; Roland is willing, but the country can't afford the disgrace. Preparations are exhausting and costly, better not to do it.

Taking the floating teacup, Roland lightly sips and says with a smile, "Since you've calculated everything clearly, you've spared me a lot of trouble."

"Not necessarily, Stargazing Skill isn't omnipotent, and prophecy can't be entirely accurate. For example, I still can't calculate when we'll have a lovely child."

Alina's cheeks flushed slightly, her eyes gazing out the window.

Jin Yuan girls are bold and romantic, their pursuit of love is always open and bright, unlike the Sussex people who are so reserved.

You're reserved, while competitors are bold, accomplishing things in a night; how can you compete?

Seeing Alina's blushing cheeks, Roland's heart raced after being repressed under the sea for so long.

Facing imminent blood battle, he indeed needs some release.

He lifted Alina, flying towards the bedroom in the back amidst her sweet cries.

Want a child? It's too simple, just a Seed of Life.

...

When the midday sunlight the next day awakened Roland's aching body, he finally realized he was somewhat careless.

Planting a Seed of Life truly isn't hard, but Alina was playing tricks.

She persistently claimed Roland failed to plant the seed, demanding retry after retry.

If it weren't for Roland's strong physique, he might have been exhausted a long time ago.

When Roland took his leave, Alina, full of radiance, could clearly feel the Seed of Life successfully implant at the moment the star light was most dazzling.

Star Spirits and humans are not the same species, yet miraculously there's no reproductive isolation; they even look very similar.

As long as they don't actively expose themselves, no one would notice their identity.

But traces exist wherever there's presence; Emperor Bonaparte's Star Spirit identity was discovered by his remarried wife, who later leaked it.

Emperor Bonaparte faced siege from human nations at the time, ultimately unable to endure, he was exiled, his soul forever barred from reincarnation.

His tragic fate cautions Alina.

Such secrets she will not share with anyone.

Star Spirits possess innate affinity for Stargazing Skill; once a Star Spirit embarks on the Stargazing path, the human Stargazers' path is virtually cut off.

And Stargazers happen to be the most explored profession among Transcendent star paths.

The Great Prophecy Skill is tremendously powerful, irresistible. Even if climbing the highest peak fails, learning Stargazing Skill benefits the future.

Stargazers are born adversaries, their struggles far more intense than those on the royal star path.

When Roland approached, she had already calculated his intent, even vaguely sensing the opportunity to break through to Tier Four amidst this blood battle.

Divine Punishment Legion might intimidate ordinary people, but Alina scorned it.

You are failures too; what's there to be proud of?

Roland didn't conceal the god-making plan from them, but only he and Sofia knew the part about deceiving Divine Domain.

Though the concealment made him feel a subtle sense of guilt, he insisted on keeping it.

If the secret's leaked, everyone dies.

Sofia's secret belongs to him and Sofia.

Alina's secret belongs to him and Alina.

He knows they have their own secrets but never questions them.

Everyone has untellable secrets; it's not about mistrust.

When Roland appeared before Sif, she slowly opened her eyes and waved at Roland with a smile.

"You're here just in time; the tribe migrating north and the Earth Spirits will arrive in Val City tomorrow, I plan to settle them there. Earth Spirits in the hilly area south of White Mountain and the tribe in the Great Canyon north of White Mountain and Flower Sea I control. What do you think?"

"Do as you say."

Roland nodded, expressing no disagreement.

Sif briefly introduced the tribe's migration, gently gazing at Roland, whispering softly:

"How nice, I finally have a tribe as the Elf Empress, no longer a commander without troops. I plan to appoint Rupert as Speaker, to manage daily affairs on my behalf."

"Though Grand General Aivir's personal combat skills are decent, their mind doesn't seem too sharp, making me uneasy about her leadership."

Sif spoke casually, seeing Roland's slightly surprised expression, she asked puzzledly:

"Is there a problem with my arrangements?"