Rising up from a Nobleman to Intergalactic Warlord!!-Chapter 201

---One Hour Later, New Genesis---

Finalizing the decorations for the celebration, I received a delivery confirmation from the logistics division. Dispatching care packages to the homeworlds of soldiers who participated in the battle today, it only felt right the people they were fighting for joined us in spirit as well. Certain the soldiers would be pleased by this, my hope was it would ease their anxiety and allow them to enjoy themselves a bit.

"Not to rush everyone, but it is time for us to start welcoming our guests.", I said, contacting my family and friends telepathically.

"We are nearly done; please proceed without us.", Mylene requested, with a hint of annoyance in her voice. "Miss Ilulu, please sit still. You are tearing your lovely dress."

"I thought this was supposed to be an informal event... Why are we being forced to wear these stupid dresses?!", Ilulu grumbled.

"As I keep telling you, as we are members of the host's party, we have to dress nicely.", Lucoa stated, having to repeat herself a fourth time. "Just suck it up and deal with it for a few hours."

Calling Lucoa out, Elma asserted that such things were only necessary for those married to the host. Since Ilulu, Tohru, and she were not in a relationship with me, it made no sense for them to dress up as well. Insisting they be allowed to wear what they wanted, Lucoa and Mylene caved to their demands.

"Now hold on a minute, does dressing up mean we automatically become his partners? If so, I will wear my dress.", Tohru questioned, wanting to see how Lucoa would react.

"Well, it worked for us when we did it.", a few of my concubines giggled as they helped my wives prepare.

Suggesting Tohru wear some of my old clothing, they assured her it would guarantee her a spot in the family. Having learned from Olivia and Roxanne that I liked seeing my wives in my clothing, I began to laugh uncontrollably.

"I cannot believe you two sold me out. I am genuinely saddened to know two of my wives would freely give out such private information.", I said, trying to sound genuinely hurt.

"To be fair, we only shared because you have been dancing around the subject for a while now. They have been patiently waiting for you to select your concubines, so we gave them a helping hand.", Olivia stated, calling out my procrastination. "On the topic of them, are you bringing these lovely ladies with us on vacation? While we are lounging on the beach or at the spa, you should get to know the women who you will sire children with."

Wanting to refute her words, I realized I did not really have a leg to stand on. Having left them to their own devices since bringing them home, they had every right to be anxious about things. Agreeing to bring them on vacation with us, I promised to spend some quality time with them while my wives were busy doing their own thing.

"So... Where do I find these magical clothes?", Tohru questioned, beginning to rummage around our dresser.

"Find me one too, Tohru! I want to be part of the family and go hunt down pirates.", Ilulu proclaimed.

"Fuck no! You are here just to help me with my pregnancy, not to join the harem as well. There is only room for one dragoness in this household, and that is- ", Lucoa shouted.

"It is me!", Elma said boldly. "I refuse to give up all the delicious food and drink in Victor's house. If becoming his spouse is all I must do, so be it."

Hearing nothing but dead silence for a moment, Lucoa let out an angry roar as she presumably lunged at them. Hearing my family giggling and squealing as she went on a rampage, it was very clear they would be a while longer. Letting them have their fun, everyone else confirmed they were ready. Teleporting them down to me, Cegorach and the other men made a beeline for the booze while the women stayed with me.

"I would never be caught dead in a fucking dress; sucks to be them.", Malys snickered, having overheard our discussion.

"Well, that is a shame. Personally, I think you would look good in a skintight black or crimson red dress.", I remarked, giving her a mischievous smile.

Blinking several times, Malys looked at me with concern. Asking me if I was teasing her, I shook my head and confirmed I was being honest. While not as curvy as I preferred, her slender, toned body was still quite pleasing to the eyes. If her cold-hearted attitude were a bit more subdued, she would be on my radar.

"I... I see...", Malys commented. "Since you are in a relationship with an Eldar, I presumed you would not be too fond of Drukhari."

"Amallyn would eventually come to terms with it. After all, she did decide to settle down with a stupid Mon'keigh.", I chuckled, earning a laugh from Malys. "Anyways, shouldn't you be in bed right now, Ahsoka? While I think you look beautiful in that simple white dress, you should be resting. Just a few hours ago, you nearly died."

"Be that as it may, I want to be here with my... my boyfriend.", Ahsoka said, walking over and taking hold of my hand.

Having come to terms with her feelings for me as she lay dying in that pool of blood, Ahsoka had apparently confessed to me before blacking out. When she awoke in the medical bay, I was the first person she wanted to see. Sitting down to speak with her, she poured out all the emotions she had been keeping in and formally asked me to be her partner.

"While I sincerely appreciate the sentiment, do not overexert yourself. Your body needs time to properly recover from blood loss.", I reminded her.

"If I start to feel dizzy, I will let you know.", Ahsoka said, motioning for Bo-Katan and Samus to come forward. "What do you think of their outfits?"

Wearing similar dresses to Ahsoka, just in sky blue and scarlet respectively, I gave them my honest opinion. Telling them they were absolutely breathtaking, I leaned forward and gave Bo-Katan a kiss. As I was pulling back, Samus snuck in a kiss as well with a flustered look.

"What was that about?", Bo-Katan questioned. "After all the harassment you gave us, do not tell me you are now going to play hardball too. If you are, Ahsoka and I will drag you in regardless of what you want."

"Oh no, I will readily admit that I am attracted to Victor. From the moment we met, he fit every requirement I had for a husband. The only reason I never made a move was because I enjoyed my independence. Everything changed, though, when my friends and allies abandoned me when I needed them most.", Samus spoke up. "The day I ran into you at the branch office, I had just spent the last credit I had to my name. Had your family not offered to take me in..."

"Samus, you do not need to feel obligated too- ", I began.

"This is not out of obligation; I was forced to acknowledge today that I cannot continue to operate solo anymore. If your soldiers and wives had not been there today, my life would have ended along with everyone aboard the station. While I am sad that my solo adventures are at an end, I am equally excited to see what shitstorms we can kick up together.", Samus laughed, brimming with excitement.

Cracking a smile, I pulled three of them into my arms and hugged them. Happy to have them as members of my family, they began to laugh as they hugged me back. Rolling her eyes in disgust at us, Loki told us to get a room, as our lovey-dovey shit was making her sick. Calling her a bitter old hag, I told her to kiss my ass, as this was my city-ship. Opening her mouth to say something, my phone began to buzz as my grandfather called me.

"Victor, we are all ready and waiting.", the Emperor said.

"Got it, bringing you over now.", I acknowledged, teleporting Aeldari and them over.

Transporting them over via the Bifrost, the two groups greeted me as they manifested from within the light. Making a beeline for the beverage kiosks, Leman and his sons began frantically ordering alcohol. While they browsed our offerings, the Emperor sauntered over to the buffet table and grabbed himself a plate.

"Haha! I knew you would have a good spread, but I could have never imagined it was this good.", the Emperor chuckled, piling his plate high with Ancient Terran food. "By royal decree, the moment our food situation stabilizes, pizza and street tacos will be reintroduced to humanity. It was a travesty that such exquisite dishes were lost to time!"

"Hey, do not forget to include Shepard's Pie and the Tater Tot Breakfast Stack!!", Leman added, walking over to the buffet table with a ten-gallon mug of ale. "Hot damn, there are massive steaks and whole chickens here!!"

Realizing that Leman was too busy stuffing his face to help show people the ropes, Vulcan motioned for everyone to follow him. Telling them he would demonstrate how to operate the kiosk systems, only the Astra Militarum soldiers elected to stay behind. Watching the Aeldari, Astarte, and Primarchs walk away, they hesitantly looked to me for permission. Feeling very out of place here, none of them felt worthy enough to dine with the Imperium's upper crust.

"My lord, are you certain it is alright for us to be here? We did not do anything that special to warrant such a lavish reward.", a guardsman spoke up, kneeling before me.

"You do not need to act so formal today, guardsman. We are here to celebrate a successful military operation and the lives of our fallen comrades.", I said, helping him up. "If you will not do so for them, at least do so for your loved ones back home. They may not be here tonight, but they are feasting right alongside us on your homeworlds." freewebnøvel.coɱ

Looking at me with confused looks, I snapped my fingers and brought up live feeds of their birthplaces. Astonished to see how drastically different the scenery was, they looked upon their families and friends with tearful expressions. Seeing how happy they were, eating and drinking without a care in the world, the men began dropping to their knees one by one. Weeping tears of joy and relief, decades of stress and worries began falling off their shoulders.

"I know the Imperium of Man has not treated its citizens and soldiers well these past few millennia, but I am slowly righting those wrongs. While most believe that this country is being propped up by the Astartes, I know it is really the brave and courageous soldiers like you. No matter the threat the Imperium has faced, you have all risen to the occasion and fought with everything you have.", I spoke. "Even though you are just ordinary humans with guns, the Imperium of Man has placed an unbelievably heavy burden on your shoulders. You are the MVPs of today; hold your heads high and partake of the bounty I have provided."

Wiping their tears away, the soldiers rose to their feet and saluted me. Enthusiastically running off to join the festivities, I smiled at them as they blended in with my soldiers. Suggesting we join them, as I doubted my family would be down anytime soon, I escorted my three girlfriends to the buffet table to grab a bite to eat.