Chapter 94: Chapter 94: Attitude

To prevent a relapse after Vilke was discharged, Lu Xiao planted a “Little Moon” in his Spirit Sea during the treatment, just as she had with Regal.

After withdrawing from Vilke’s Spirit Sea, Lu Xiao went to the instruments. Two weeks ago, Vilke’s Spirit Sea danger assessment value had already dropped to A-level.

After this session, Vilke’s Spirit Sea danger assessment value had lowered to B+ Level.

This was now an extremely standard, safe state.

Lu Xiao issued Vilke an official certificate from the Fifth Research Institute.

With this certificate, Vilke could start a new life wherever he went.

However, to be on the safe side, when Vilke woke up after six hours of deep sleep, Lu Xiao gave him an additional instruction: it would be best for him to come back for a follow-up check-up within six months.

Vilke sat on the examination bed, clearly feeling the presence of a new, cooling, bright moon within his Spirit Sea.

“The Little Moon in your Spirit Sea is a second parting gift. With it, your condition will be much more stable.”

Vilke never expected Lu Xiao to go to such lengths for him. His gratitude was beyond words.

He stood up and gave Lu Xiao a deep bow. “Thank you.”

Lu Xiao did not step aside from the bow, graciously accepting Vilke’s gratitude. “Once you leave, go and enjoy your life.”

“I will, Healer Lu. And I wish you eternal happiness and health as well.”

“I will too.” This time, Lu Xiao walked him out of the Fifth Research Institute. She watched as Vilke stood in the sunlight, his eyes gazing into the distance, full of expectation and longing.

She raised her hand and gently patted Vilke’s shoulder. “Go on.”

Vilke looked back at her with a smile but said no more. Picking up the luggage he had arrived with, he strode out of the gloom and toward warm hope.

Vilke’s discharge was the opportunity Admiral Hans had been waiting for.

At almost the exact moment Vilke left, Hans once again paid a visit to Sofie Royal Manor.

The one who came out to greet him was the same old female attendant who had served Her Majesty the Queen for many years.

Seeing him, her attitude remained cold. “Admiral Hans, you’ve learned to be a little smarter this time. You finally didn’t come to disturb Her Majesty the Queen’s rest in the middle of the night.”

“The last few times were my oversight. It will not happen again. Thank you for Her Majesty the Queen’s magnanimity.”

“Her Majesty the Queen has always been benevolent. Go on in. Your timing is good; Her Majesty has just finished her afternoon rest, so she’s in a decent mood. But don’t disturb her for too long. After 3 p.m. is Her Majesty’s time to go to the garden to remember Prince Li Ke.”

“I understand.” Admiral Hans gave a slight bow to express his thanks.

He knew the old female attendant’s reminder was well-intentioned, saving him from making a mistake unknowingly.

“We’re here. Go in. Her Majesty the Queen is inside.” Arriving before the doors of a vast tea room, the old female attendant stopped and opened a door, gesturing for Hans to enter.

After thanking her once more, Hans stepped inside.

Her Majesty the Queen, dressed in a red gown, sat with dignified elegance at the tea table. Seeing him, the Queen seemed to be in a good mood and beckoned to him. “Admiral Hans, your timing is perfect. Some of the finest black tea. Care to try some?”

The Queen still had a full head of white hair, but it was styled exquisitely.

The Queen looked a bit more vibrant in the daylight than she did at night.

Admiral Hans approached, first offering a respectful salute to the Queen before sitting down. He took the teacup from her hand and took a light sip. “It’s very mellow.”

In truth, Hans knew nothing about tea, and he rarely drank the stuff.

Tea was a pastime favored by females.

“If you like it, you can take some with you when you leave. By the way, what did you come to see me about?”

Apparently, Her Majesty the Queen had already forgotten the purpose of Hans’s visit.

Or perhaps, she had never taken the matter to heart in the first place.

Admiral Hans wasn’t too surprised. After all, everyone knew that ever since Prince Li Ke passed away, Her Majesty the Queen had lost all interest in managing state affairs. The fact that she was willing to see him at all was already quite good.

“As I mentioned to you last time, a therapist at the Fifth Research Institute has found a way to treat S-Class males. After this period of effort, one S-Class male has successfully recovered and been discharged. Here is the file, please take a look.”

At Hans’s reminder, Her Majesty the Queen finally seemed to recall. “Ah, I remember now. There was such a matter. It actually succeeded?”

The Queen put down her teacup and picked up the file in front of her. “It’s thanks to that young female, isn’t it? What’s her name?”

“Lu Xiao. She is the eldest female of Earl Lu Ge Wei’s family. Her father is Admiral Clan, the eldest male of Duke Galli Odello.”

“I didn’t expect them to produce such a capable female. To think she really cured an S-Class male.”

The Queen studied Lu Xiao’s file, her tone indifferent. Hans couldn’t guess what Her Majesty was thinking, which made him a little nervous.

“Such an outstanding female should be commended. We shall grant her the title of Earl, a first-class merit, and add a bonus of 10 million. If there’s anything else she desires, as long as it isn’t too excessive, it can be granted. I hope she will continue to serve the Empire well. At the same time, the Fifth Research Institute and the sanctuary will also be rewarded. I will not let your efforts go unappreciated.”

Hearing this, Hans quickly rose to thank the Queen.

However, he had not come here to ask for these commendations and rewards. “Your Majesty, this is the sanctuary reform plan that I discussed with Lady Lu Xiao. I hope you will review it.”

This time, however, the Queen did not take the proposal from his hands. Instead, she picked up her teacup and slowly sipped her black tea. “Admiral Hans, I can understand your eagerness to achieve a great merit, but you must not act too hastily. The sanctuary is currently transitioning for the better, but having only one Early-Stage S-Class male discharged is not enough.”

Hans had originally thought Her Majesty the Queen would be overjoyed after seeing the file, but her calm demeanor surprised him.

’This is completely different from what I expected.’

“Your Majesty, our plan is precisely to push for better results. I hope you will…”

“How do you know this isn’t a coincidence, that this is guaranteed to be the best course of action? Admiral Hans, you are not one to be so rash. Why are you in such a hurry with this matter?”

Faced with Her Majesty the Queen’s questioning, Admiral Hans was suddenly at a loss for how to respond.

’If I still can’t see Her Majesty’s rejection by now, then I’ve truly wasted all these years.’

He just couldn’t understand. This was clearly a good thing that would benefit the Empire and its people. Why would Her Majesty the Queen refuse, not even willing to spare it a glance?

“I understand. We will continue to work hard.”

“I look forward to better results.”

Hearing Admiral Hans’s words, Her Majesty the Queen’s attitude softened.

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