Warhammer: I am the Hammer of the Empire.

Chapter 246 245 Banquet, Old Man, Mr. Liar and the Little Girl
Many days after the end of the long war in the Pangea subsector, Commander-in-Chief Zevan recorded most of what he saw in his retired memoirs, as the general who dedicated his life to the Imperium wrote in his biography of the warriors he considered his friend.

[If I think of the most famous battle in my life, such as the many years stationed in the Limit Star Field and its Damocles Bay, there are many things worth mentioning, such as how I resisted the fourth star expansion of the Tau family. 】

[But if you want me to choose the comrade-in-arms who impresses me the most, I will replace the default answer of most people, Mr. Kane, with a commander who has a shorter time in the history of the empire. 】

[Skadi Fortress World Warlord, Your Excellency Lieutenant General Alan Bair, I know that many people will feel unfamiliar with this name, and most people only know the Sun Lord who defeated the Maelstrom invasion, Mr. Alan Bair. 】

[But if there is a chance, I only recommend people who want to know this person, take a trip to the Pangea sub-sector...then you will understand that this eccentric young man is an indispensable talent for the empire, and also a genius who can really pull several worlds out of the mire of war. 】

———————The supreme commander of the empire stationed in the east of Damocles Bay, Commander Qi Fan.

The hustle and bustle of the banquet came very quickly, and it dispersed like a bubble. The imperial guards have always had many defensive tasks in various places. They will only stay for a few more days, rest and rest, and then step into the star sea again to create new honor for the empire.

Skadi’s supplies are not endless, but many new containers carry food, water, oxygen and soil from a height of tens of millions of meters, and all warehouses of dozens of giant fortresses serving as star ports are filled to the brim. That sense of security also makes most people no longer worry about the safety of this world.

The senior officials of the Imperial Guard in the chapel, no, to be precise, they should be the comrades-in-arms of Lieutenant General Alan Baier. This small banquet is only open for those old friends.

When Mr. Kane drank all the Reka coffee, or the Raitlings took all the Sam's bread, those who had experienced the pain of the long-term war were able to breathe in their hometown, but the protagonist of this banquet did not come.

Mr. Alan Bair was wearing a dress favored by the nobles of the empire. To be precise, it was a beautiful ceremonial military uniform, which was the daily dress of the Partoria Legion.

The big red coat, gold embroidered flowers, and the big and strange bearskin hat were replaced by an officer's hat similar to that of the German era. The golden red hem swayed slightly behind him, and it was difficult for this unkempt war madman to dress up.

It was rare for him to shave without dark circles under his eyes. Of course, not drinking coffee for a few days made his eyes straighten when he saw Mr. Kane who was tasting the famous Reka coffee in the empire, but he still held back his desire because he wanted to quit this thing.

Although as one of the great war lords of the empire, he has his own financial resources to pay for a small amount of high-end coffee or the failure of internal organs caused by caffeine persecution, for the human technology at the end of the No. 40th millennium in this dark universe, as long as the person is not dead, it is only a matter of value to save a mortal.

But indulgence is the beginning of corruption. Although Alan Bayer thinks that he can't live his life like the founding saint with only a few clothes, a few bedding, and many books, he doesn't want to become those nobles of the empire, who are extremely extravagant.

He endured the desire to snatch Mr. Kane's coffee and greeted his comrades. In a way, this was also the end of the expedition. Few people would think that the Empire could continue to support this costly war. Before the last hundred years of the last 40 years of the galaxy, the Empire even experienced thousands of years of peace.

Nowadays, there are sudden wars everywhere, and the huge empire has no money to provide for the expedition of the Imperial Guard. Even this operation does not have many interstellar fighters to support it, only the troops brought by Alan Baier himself.

This huge and corrupt political body has been almost hollowed out by constant wars. The resignation of Alan Bayer is also very happy for the Imperial High Lords Council, because those maggots can better eat this huge human civilization.

When Alan Baier picked up a piece of bread and was about to use a homemade sandwich to distract the coffee, the second lieutenant walked by suddenly. He was holding the head of the Phraxia Armored Regiment on his arm. It should be said that lovers will eventually get married or something.

When the second lieutenant and the captain saluted him and left, Alan Baier said something. "I don't really want to eat." And put down the bacon sandwich I just made...

But not all people are as "scared" and "introverted" as he is, and the loud greeting from the hall also attracted Alan Bayer's eyes.

A well-groomed young man, about his age, also a member of Skadi's Third Regiment, shook the ensign's hand and admired him. "Son, you have good eyesight." He lowered his head and kissed the back of the captain's hand, which made the goddess of martial arts blush.

The second lieutenant said flattered. "No, it's much worse than you." Because the wife next to him looks luxurious and elegant, with an excellent temperament and at the same time gentle and generous, which is something Skadi likes to talk about.

Mr. John, the owner of Gundwa VI, is also Skadi's biggest strategic partner. This banquet was also held for him. When Alan Baier found him, the man who had returned home stepped forward and embraced John.

"Old liar, we're going home." Skadi's castle owner plausibly recited.

Mr. John hugged his brother. "Yeah, you did it, you did it, it's the same as it was then."

John's wife's eyes were red, and other Skadi people were also touched by this incident. The deeds and miracles of these two exile legends are constantly being circulated in this world that has experienced countless tragic situations.

Next Alan Bayer raised John's arm and said to those involved in the event here. "This is John the Liar, the organizer of this banquet and my brother, applaud Mr. John!"

After a while, there was thunderous applause. This quiet place was originally a branch room of the chapel, but now the sound of agitation was overwhelming, and even the fiery applause could be heard in the main hall.

And one after another, Pan Lan's planetary governor, and the lovely girl, Miss Arya, who was adopted by the mechanical sage, wore a gothic dress. This girl who had just turned 16 showed her immature demeanor, looking exciting and beautiful, walking forward with her mechanical father's growing body.

The sound of the griller snorting. "Lieutenant Colonel, long time no see. Oh, according to the data, you are already the Sun Lord and Lieutenant General of the Imperial Guard. Forgive my late congratulations."

"This fortress is also wonderful and ancient. It is the most perfect creation I have seen in a while. It has a suitable owner, just like the poison blade."

Arya lifted the hem of her skirt slightly, and the black and white lace dress opened like an umbrella, she said in a voice like a silver bell. "Thank you for bringing us peace."

Alan Baier was a little uncomfortable, wiped his nose, and replied. "Same joy, same joy..." He is not good at dealing with diplomatic scenes, and his forehead is full of sweat. It is said that a person who can face heresy, chaos and evil engines without changing his face, but can't deal with a noble banquet that is completely harmless. It is also a very interesting situation in essence.

Compared to Alan Bair's crampedness and discomfort, Mr. John's noble white wine is approaching the visitors, and the imperial wine called Qingti wine is equivalent to the wealth accumulated by veterans of the Star Militia Army after 20 years of service. It can even buy a manor in a remote or backward world.

He passed the noble drink to Arya. "Try this, kid? In Skadi, kids your age have to touch this thing."

The girl took the wine glass and took a sip, only to feel that her chest was hit by a plumb weight, her cheeks were flushed and she stuck out her tongue with her hands, slapping her tongue like a hot puppy. "Oh my god, uncle, what is this?!"

The frequent guests of the banquet were all amused, she was both cute and natural, although she was thoughtful, but in the foundry world, alcohol was obviously rare, and even Pan Lan was waiting for everything, and there was no alcohol at all.

John smiled, pointed at the wine with his palms outstretched, and explained. "Son, this is Wangyoushui." His wife suddenly grabbed his waist. "Don't bully the kids."

John's expression froze, he stopped moving, and even apologized to Arya, and Arya was not angry, but she was not going to be teased, so she asked her mechanical adoptive husband. "Dad, what is this?" She spread her palms and pointed to Mr. John.

The sage let out an inhuman whisper and thought for a while. "Son, this is strict wife control."

The weird sense of humor brought by the calm electronic voice made many people cover their mouths, not to mention that the sage imitated Mr. John's words, and such lively and childlike words, coupled with the sage's unique inhuman thinking style, made Mr. John unable to refute the impoliteness of their father and daughter.

The planet lord had to admit that he was defeated by a little girl.

After watching this little farce, Mr. Kane couldn't help coming. "This kid is really smart." He enjoyed the treatment and things he received in Skadi during this period, especially today, with sweet wine, coffee, enough food, no need to fight, and such a lovely child.

But he soon regretted his mouth, exclaimed the one-time liar suddenly, when he reminded Mr. John of the incident. "Yeah, it's little Arya's birthday today isn't it?!"

Arya was stunned for a moment, and seeing Mr. John blink again, she pretended to agree with great interest. "Yes, yes, my lord, I am glad you remember."

John spoke again. "Then I have to give the child some presents, like this." He took out a rather valuable item in his pocket. It was a deflagration gun. To be precise, it should be a deflagration pistol. It is a rare treasure even in the Mechanicus. In the jungle world with a deflagration production line, there are only 69 of them!
This was priceless, and many officers realized that Mr. John had made a strange start, and Alia Mina accepted it. Soon, John's wife also took out the pocket watch she had collected as a gift.

For a while, many officers had to start following the gift, and the empire is also a society of human affection. When someone starts, this matter will not stop, and the gift seems to be for Arya, but it is actually to please John, because he likes this girl, and he also proposed this matter.

Military officers everywhere were short of supplies and favors, so they naturally became generous, whether it was famous tobacco and alcohol, or jewelry decorations, or even the sabers or guns they carried with them, a lot of rare things gathered in the hands of little Arya, which made this utilitarian little guy smile.

When this happened to Alan Baier, who was rolling a sandwich next to him, the great warrior suddenly felt the eyes, followed by the eyes of the neighbor's children during the Chinese New Year. He wiped the sweat from his forehead, touched his pocket, and found something.

Although he cannot be said to be rich, he is theoretically the owner of the entire planet and the commander of several legions, but he will not be rewarded for nothing in his life. There is no luxury in his body. The most valuable suit is borrowed from the Partoria army!

Alan Baier looked down at the sandwich, and then looked up at those expecting people, as if to say, if the guests have brought out such valuable things, what about you, the host.

Alan Baier scolded John in his heart for a long time, then put down the sandwich, muttered for a while, and then spoke again.

"Well, my gift is quite special. It is not an item, but an honor, because after I realized how precious and lovely this girl is, I found that most of the material things are not what she lacks."

Alan Baier raised his saber. The saber that accompanied him in battle but didn't use it very much was the only new thing on his body, because he either shot at people or smashed it with a power scythe. Only this weapon has not seen blood since it was issued.

he said to Arya. "I would like to enshrine you as an honorary nobleman of Skadi, in recognition of your honor for the empire in the war, and seeing through the plans of the evil empire traitors and stupid rogue traders, and helping me destroy hundreds of Chaos space fighters' warships, which is a great contribution."

"Will you accept this honor to satisfy my respect and love for you, Miss Arya?"

After finishing speaking, even if this girl is smart and capable, she is still just a child. The nobility and the sense of ceremony and romance made Arya feel novelty, excitement, and fun, her eyes sparkled, and she said. "I promise you, Lord Skadi!"

Alan Baier nodded, and he lightly tapped Arya's shoulder with the back of his sword, then turned to the other side, and after announcing a long section of the Emperor's Prayer he had memorized from the guard's handbook, he pretended to say it. "I am honored to make you a nobleman of Skadi. As the planetary governor, war lord, and castle lord of the Skadi Fortress world, I canonize Arya Skadi as the first female duke of the Skadi Fortress world!"

Arya accepted the saber in a regular manner, and there was thunderous applause at the scene. Alan Baier quickly disappeared, picked up the sandwich he rolled up, and thought to himself, and finally fooled it...

　"Heidi" read too much
　　
　
(End of this chapter)