Chapter 1 Hermia's Influence

During this period, Hermia's influence in the Ozzier Empire rose to unprecedented heights, as it did in other Celestial Worlds. Some even wanted to restore the glory of the Galactic Empire. Currently, all the planets belonging to the Ozzier Empire and the civilized planets under the jurisdiction of the Federation are preparing for the empress's enthronement ceremony. This is the biggest event of the Ozzier Empire this year.

Originally, the Holy Grail War, which was intended to build momentum for the empress's enthronement, seemed less important. The current Hermia's authority cannot be shaken by a Holy Grail War. Destiny is as important to the Celestials as it is to others, and after spending time together, Li Hao also discovered that Hermia was not as fragile as he had imagined. Obviously, interacting with all kinds of people as Kasika was very important for her understanding of the world. It was just that, due to her lack of travel, or rather, almost no travel at all, she was too trusting and reliant on the people around her.

Hermia's stellar body has a relatively strong soul. After unlocking the seal and completely releasing her soul, it won't be long before she grows. If Li Hao had a similar fleet, there would be several ways to deal with this Super Divine Weapon, but it would definitely come at a price. In fact, there is also the simplest way, which is to target Hermia, a point that figures like High Priest Shirada would definitely understand.

"If I had a choice, I wouldn't want to be this empress. I envy your freedom. I want to go to the Kepler solar system and see your hometown." For Hermia, her status brings power, but also extreme constraints.

"No one lives freely, but we can strive to follow our hearts. If you want to come, we will definitely welcome you," Li Hao said with a smile, "Do you want to try again?"

"Are you so eager for me to learn?" Hermia blinked.

"If you never learn, people won't think you're a bad student, they'll think I'm a bad teacher."

"Are you嫌弃 (xiánqì - disliking; complaining about) me for being a stupid student?"

Li Hao smiled and looked at Hermia, "I heard that a lot of the One Demon Bone's warships have been confiscated. What are you going to do with them?"

Defatantis's five ring ships and Helena's 800 Tian Wu have already set off for Kepler. How should I put it? Although Xilian has some minor flaws, he is generally a trustworthy comrade. Of course, the ships he sends must be carefully inspected to avoid landmines or anything like that. Helena has already sent the Mechanical Race to do this.

"What, do you want them?" Hermia's beautiful eyes stared directly at Li Hao.

Li Hao nodded, "I want to buy them, but I don't have the money right now. If I could owe it..."

"I'll give them to you!"

Looking at Hermia, who exuded charm, Li Hao sighed, "I'd rather owe it, otherwise I really don't know how to repay this favor."

Hermia gently bit her lip. This man had to be so clear about things.

"Alright, I'll have them make a list. Star River-class and Interstellar-class ships are probably out of the question, but the others should only have some damage. This is the only way it can be approved in the Council of Elders. We can't rush it. Military starships are involved, so we have to abide by the conventions in addition to the internal regulations of Ozzier."

Li Hao took a deep breath, "Your Highness, this is a great help to us."

Hermia smiled slightly, noncommittally. "Spaceships are consumables, and the quantity can't be too large, so I'll find a way to send a Mechanical Race team to build related maintenance factories. This will facilitate the basic construction of your star industry. Of course, Kepler needs to exchange some power. Don't worry, it's just a formality. After I ascend the throne, I can establish diplomatic relations with the solar system, and your interstellar situation will be greatly improved."

Hermia was completely "selling out her country" from Li Hao's perspective. Looking at Li Hao, her beautiful eyes were filled with tenderness. Li Hao quickly looked away, not daring to look. He wasn't afraid of enemies or schemes, but he was afraid of this kind of favor coming wave after wave. It was a bit too much to bear, and he couldn't do anything about it. He was destined to leave this place.

Now Hermia had everything. What about him...? Oh, it seemed that he really had something to offer, and it was something Hermia needed right now.

Li Hao looked at Hermia. What else could he say? She had helped him so much. "Hermia, do you like to sleep?"

"Ah?" Hermia's eyes widened. This question came a little too suddenly, and her cheeks flushed. Although she was bold and brave as her love was just beginning to bloom, this was... too fast, wasn't it?

"Cough, not that kind of sleep, no, it's sleep, but not the kind where you and I sleep..."

Li Hao realized there was an ambiguity, and the more he tried to explain, the more chaotic it became.

"It's like this, I have a method that can strengthen the soul. When using the Super Divine Weapon, Aola, there is a similar feeling. I guess that with your stellar body and current soul level, you should be able to try it. Of course, there is some danger. You can..."

"I'm willing," Hermia smiled sweetly, watching Li Hao's flustered appearance. She remembered a philosopher saying that a man's first reaction when he meets a woman he likes is to protect her.

In fact, he had been wondering how to maintain a long-term good relationship with Ozzier. There had to be some reciprocity. Hermia didn't lack anything. If there was anything she urgently needed, it was to increase her soul power. On the one hand, it would help her better awaken the Super Divine Weapon. But since it had already been awakened, as long as there was enough time, it wouldn't be a big problem. Besides, the Super Divine Weapon wasn't a toy, and no one would dare let Hermia perform another show.

He himself only had this skill.

"Now?" Hermia asked curiously.

"Yes," Li Hao said.

"The best time is now. Give me your hand." Although it was a question, she had already taken Li Hao's hand.

The princess did not resist. During this period of time together, Li Hao basically asked symbolically about anything he wanted to do, and then he would just do it.

This sleep was a nap.

It took Li Hao a long time to initially master it. At first, it was real sleep, but gradually it became a controllable form. But at that time, his soul power and understanding were relatively weak. As an imperial princess, Hermia had the guidance of masters like Shirada, and her foundation was very solid, and her understanding was at a very high level.

After Li Hao tried to explain what he wanted to do, Hermia was surprised that she could understand. She could even infer other things from one instance.

Hermia's stellar soul was the closest Li Hao had ever seen to his own. The first attempt was a success. Then Hermia saw her and Li Hao's bodies remain in place, while their personal consciousness had left their bodies. This was an extremely wonderful feeling. Hermia felt a whole new world. When you have a body, a person's perception of the universe is separated by a layer, and you need to use your six senses to perceive it. At this time, a person is part of the universe, and it seems that you can see the movement of particles.

Of course, this was only a momentary feeling, and part of it came from the projection of self-knowledge, not the reality. But it was certain that she had come into contact with a higher plane. In the Celestial World, the importance attached to the soul is much higher than that of humans. They also believe that the soul is unique. It can deeply understand the tools of the universe, and even say that the soul is the divine origin of life, the part closest to the creator.

Without speaking, the two could communicate completely with their souls. Golden phantoms floated in the space. Li Hao was also surprised when he first did it. It was an unprecedented experience, the separation of soul and body, the connection with the universe. Sometimes he really wondered if the existence of the body was just a container to imprison the soul.

Hermia was full of surprises. In fact, when she followed the High Priest to pray in the Ying Temple, she would occasionally have a similar feeling. "It's as if there is a door blocking it," she could never open it, but Li Hao had easily led her to open the door to the universe.

No one knew that when she was controlling the Super Divine Weapon, her power was actually not enough. It was this person who was constantly outputting power. It was a feeling of trust and reliance. A large part of her courage came from this. Despite being an imperial princess, she had unknowingly developed a feeling of admiration in her heart, putting aside her identity, personal charm and strength.

When she was distracted, Hermia's soul began to emit starlight and began to dissipate. Li Hao was shocked. If her soul was scattered, he would be directly GG. He quickly grabbed Hermia, and the scattered soul power slowly returned.

"Your Highness, Your Highness!" "Don't let your soul spread out. Find a core point and consolidate it as the center of your soul. This is the first step in astral projection. That feeling of merging with the universe is an illusion, like a drop of water falling into the sea, we will perish. Retain your biological sense, to perceive, not to merge."

If he was still in his body, Old Li would already be sweating profusely at this time? He underestimated the little girl's sentimentality. The universe would describe a very good sense of fusion, but that was a fatal temptation.

Compared to Li Hao's worries, Hermia was like a happy child, curiously looking at herself and examining Li Hao, reaching out to touch him. This was a closer contact than summoning the Super Divine Weapon together. Li Hao's heart was pounding, while Hermia had a thrilling feeling of her soul flying away. She didn't dare to move and began to condense her soul according to what Li Hao said.

Old Li was panicking and quickly helped. If he hadn't condensed golden cells, he wouldn't have had many ways. His current control was indeed much stronger.

With Li Hao's guidance, Hermia's talent was also top-notch among the Celestials. She quickly mastered the method of consolidating her soul. In order to awaken the Super Divine Weapon, Shirada used the most traditional method in Hermia's training, keeping the purest body and soul, without any black pollution, in order to specialize.

There was some religious restriction in this. The end of technology is theology. Faced with the Super Divine Weapon, Shirada had no better way, but this also ensured the purity and control of Hermia's soul.

In the soul body, you cannot feel the passage of time. Finally, Hermia independently completed the consolidation of her soul.

She excitedly spun in the air, leaving Li Hao's side and floating freely. But she soon felt boundless fear and cold, and quickly ran back, but her big eyes were still full of excitement and joy. It could be seen that the princess was not generally brave. In fact, the courage born out of a girl's curiosity is beyond imagination.

Li Hao didn't let her be excited for too long. Hermia's body was not like his. It couldn't be separated for too long. The soul was fine, but the body might not be.