Spoiled By My Nine Beast Husbands (Emma Tibarn) novel Chapter 376

**When She Opened the Door to the Life She Was Afraid to Live by Nora Vale Kingsley**
**Chapter 376: Unexpected Power**

“Thanks.”

Lucien offered a warm smile to Marcus, who was slumped in the chair across from him, a picture of fatigue.

Marcus, his eyelids heavy, closed his eyes tight and chose to ignore Lucien’s presence. A deep weariness settled in his bones, and all he yearned for was the solace of sleep, a brief escape from the chaos surrounding them.

Lucien, however, remained unfazed by Marcus’s indifference. He continued to savor his noodles in silence, the flavors dancing on his palate. It was likely Edric’s handiwork—Edric had a penchant for bold flavors, always eager to sprinkle in extra salt, a trait that had become a signature of his culinary style.

Just as Lucien finished the last bite, the sharp trill of his communicator sliced through the quiet, pulling him from his thoughts.

“Report to Your Highness. We’ve detected a Chitinid warship at the edge of the outer battlefield.”

In an instant, Lucien’s demeanor shifted. The warmth of the moment evaporated, replaced by a chilling focus and urgency.

“Send me the coordinates and the warship class immediately,” he commanded, his voice steady yet laced with an undercurrent of tension.

“Yes, Your Highness!”

The coordinates arrived with alarming speed, lighting up his device.

“Coordinates: Z-829. It was located fifteen point seven astronomical units off the primary route, concealed behind the meteor belt.”

The scout therian’s voice trembled, a clear reflection of the fear that gripped him.

“Warship class analysis failed. Our database couldn’t match it.”

Lucien’s brow furrowed as he processed the information.

“Your Highness, this warship is a super-class vessel we’ve never encountered before. Its energy output far exceeds that of any Chitinid warship we’ve previously recorded.”

The gravity of the report weighed heavily on him.

When had the Chitinid managed to develop such advanced technology?

Beside him, Marcus, who had been fighting off sleep, suddenly opened his eyes wide and sat up, his curiosity piqued. He glanced at the image displayed on Lucien’s device, his brow furrowing in confusion.

“When did the Chitinid find someone so skilled? They actually managed to outdo Corvin in creating a new model?”

Historically, Chitinid warships had always lagged behind the Empire’s technology, mere imitations of the designs crafted by Corvin.

The sight of a Chitinid warship boasting such formidable strength took both Lucien and Marcus by surprise, leaving them momentarily speechless.

Just then, a priority call interrupted their thoughts, and the full-body projection of the Empire’s First Marshal, Calum Jenkins, materialized in the command room, his expression stern and commanding.

Marcus’s heart raced at the sight of Calum. His eyes sharpened with disbelief. Everyone had believed the man to be dead.

Calum, however, acted as if he were oblivious to Marcus’s presence, his focus solely on Lucien.

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