Stars for the good Warhammer.

Chapter 256 The Thief’s Visit (4K “Big” Chapter)

Located on the edge of the Nachmund Corridor Warning Star Territory.

At the moment, the Carpathia, a strike cruiser belonging to the Second Company of the Ultramarines, is parked in a planetary orbit filled with subspace turbulence, quietly looking down at the industrial world called the Soul Seizing Star below. .

Located on its black land flowing with magma, at this moment, the Shadow Spear strike team led by the Ultramarines Second Company Commander Achiron himself has completed its deployment and successfully arrived at the center of the continent.

According to the orders of Chapter Master Calgar, Shadow Spear's original mission was to come and reconnect with this important industrial site in order to obtain important supplies to support the increasingly chaotic battlefield of Vigil Star.

But when the team equipped with Phobos-type light armor passed through the canyon and arrived in front of the hive city, they were surprised to find that the giant hive city, which could accommodate billions of people, was now covered with blasphemous signs.

The fire-breathing hell dragon is hovering over this steel lair. The giant furnace in the lair is operating at full capacity, but the assembly lines that were once used to produce Leman Russ are now assembling a series of ferocious and blasphemous demons. engine.

As for the billions of people in the hive, most of them have been permanently integrated with those demon factories through the evil magic of chaos. Countless painful faces filled the black outer walls of the hive, their suffering It will become an important energy that drives the operation of the demon's machinery, and the shrill howling sound echoes in every corner of the nest as if it never stops.

After witnessing with his own eyes the flesh and blood factory built with the flesh and blood of the people of the empire, as well as the demon engines ready to go all over the wilderness of the hive city, a team member who had successfully returned from the close reconnaissance rushed to the company commander Achiron Said anxiously.

"They are the vanguard of the Black Legion. They are making final preparations to attack the Vigilant Star. We must bring this news back to Chapter Commander Calgar as soon as possible."

Staring at the hive that has become a demon factory in front of him, even though they are far apart, the screams of those tortured souls are still destroying the eardrums of Captain Achiron. He knows very well that there is no way to save the soul-grabbing star, but if Just let them develop and wait until these demon engines are put into the battlefield.

It will definitely be a disaster for the imperial troops on the alert star. For this reason, they must do something before leaving.

"If we can destroy those things, maybe we can use the enemy's power to get rid of this hidden danger."

As he spoke, Captain Achiron raised his hand and pointed at the eight giant stone pillars located outside the nest. They were runic boulders built by the Chaos Wizard Gate through evil methods to restrain demons. It was through these carvings that With the stone pillar bearing the devil's true name, the Black Legion was able to control the summoned violent evil spirits and force them into the mechanical body.

Therefore, these demons are just like the local imperial people who are eager to be liberated. Once the restraints are destroyed, these shameful and angry demons will definitely take violent revenge on those who forced them.

But just when Captain Achiron was about to lead his team to dive into combat, news suddenly came from the Carpathia in orbit.

"Lord Achiron, our auspicious instrument has detected that a fleet has just sailed into the galaxy from the Mandeville Point of the Vigilant Star. This fleet is currently moving rapidly in the direction of the Soul Seizing Star."

"Could it be that they are reinforcements from the Black Legion?"

However, in the face of the Astartes Captain's inquiry, not long after, the experienced captain suddenly gave a somewhat bizarre answer in a confused tone.

"No, sir, according to the signal characteristics returned by the auspicious omen, it seems to be an orc fleet, but we have also found some signals that are suspected to be Tyranid biological battleships."

Orcs and Tyranids? Two alien forces appeared on the warning star at the same time?
What is going on here?

Although he was very confused, considering the importance of the current mission, Captain Achiron knew that he did not have much time to dwell on these irrelevant issues.

Not long after, relying on superb stealth skills and the psychic cover of the team's think tank, the Astartes team passed through the plains patrolled by the hell dragons without anyone noticing, and approached the place where demons were piled. Engine ordnance depot.

But just when the members of Shadow Spear had placed timed explosives and were preparing to send these blasphemous things to the sky, the next moment, there was a sudden explosion that made Captain Aqilon tremble.

"Damn! What idiot!"

Just when he thought that some brainless guy in the team had detonated the bomb in advance and planned to teach the other party a lesson, another burst of intense fire suddenly came from the direction of the rune boulders.

Accompanied by the piercing siren, the Ultramarines team hiding in the corner unexpectedly saw when a certain unlucky Chaos Astartes cursed and ran down the factory from the top of the tower to figure out what was going on here.

Two sneaky green-skinned beasts suddenly appeared in the shadows at the corner of the stairs. As the black can passed by, one of the beasts with well-developed muscles used a stick with a flashing electric light in its hand to shine. He hit the opponent's head hard.

As the electromagnetic pulse quickly penetrated the Astartes' power armor and locked it, the other greenskin hurriedly stepped forward and hugged the black can's waist. Captain Achiron's face looked as if he had seen a ghost. With expressions on their faces, the two greenskins just lifted each other above their heads and sent each other out of the factory with a squeaking sound like they were carrying a bronze statue.

Before they could react, an even more jaw-dropping scene appeared in front of them. Shortly after the two beasts left with their front legs, as the vent cover above their heads fell, the clanging echo sounded like It sends some kind of signal.

After a while, a few wretched and thin-looking farts with ropes tied around their waists were lowered from the ceiling. After confirming that all the nearby guards had been lured away by the explosion, the farts began to chirp. Shouts.

Immediately afterwards, more well-equipped green-skinned aliens took the initiative to remove their disguises and began to emerge from various unexpected corners like mushrooms after the rain. Their targets seemed to be the demonic engines that had not yet been activated.
Like a group of well-trained bandits, just a few minutes later the factory that was originally filled with supplies and war machinery was completely moved. Under the curious eyes of the Ultramarines, they followed these weird guys all the way. Arriving at the open space outside the factory.

Just when the Shadow Spear team was still wondering what these strangely behaving green-skinned creatures were going to do with the trophies, Captain Achiron's shocked eyes, accompanied by a tremor of the earth, soon saw one covered in carapace. The tunnel worm actually broke through the hard rock layer, and then opened its bloody mouth full of sharp teeth in front of the greenskins.

What is incredible is that the greenskins were not surprised at all by the appearance of the giant insects. Instead, they quickly and swiftly transported the brand-new demonic engines and a large number of trophies including the kidnapped Black Legion soldiers. Into the bloody mouth of the Nydus Worm.

Not long after, as the last greenskin jumped into the slippery throat of the Nydus Worm like a dive, the giant insect that closed its mouth immediately retracted its head, and in the blink of an eye these aliens disappeared into the Shadowspear team in sight.

Staring at the deep hole left in place, I don’t know how long it has been
"Your Majesty, the Emperor."

“What on earth did I see???”

As a veteran warrior with more than three hundred years of combat experience, this was the first time Aqilon had seen such a strange scene.
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At the same time, inside the Governor's Palace located in the Haven Nest.

After meeting the last batch of planetary representatives who came to declare their surrender as agents of the alliance, it was already late at night.

Standing alone on the balcony of the parliament hall, looking at the busy planetary city under the night and the two giant chains built around the planet's orbit overhead, at this moment a large number of starships are shuttled between the chain decks , forming one chain of sparkling stars in the night sky. Unknowingly, nearly half a year has passed since his first time traveling. Recalling the desolate scene he saw when he first stood in the hive spire, Otto felt filled with emotion at this moment.
【The interface is being updated.】

[Currently there are 84 colonized planets]

[Population under jurisdiction: 1137 billion]

[Active armed personnel: 773 million (non-Planetary Defense Force)]

[Size of existing warships: 531]

[Existing size of believers: 2.73 million]

[The Power of Faith: First Appearance]

[Currently, a new vassal has been added: Kellen Free City State.]

[Deterrence points obtained]

Otto couldn't help but sigh as he stared at the data floating in the console panel.

Although the development of the alliance is much smoother than expected, as the stalls are getting bigger and bigger, there are more things that need to be paid attention to now. Although the lower-level officials and the artificial council can help deal with most of them things.

But now is the critical moment to take over the core territory. Under the gentle persuasion of the expedition fleet, on average, three to five planets will declare their embrace of the alliance every day, and with the help of the accompanying ship [Archon], they will re-build a new planet. coalition government, it is inevitable that there will be some important decisions that require Otto's personal decision.

At this moment, as a breeze blew through the window, a girl appeared on the balcony that was empty just now.

"Master, Vaal's herd and Zagara's Hive Pioneer have now entered the alert star field according to your order. A new incubation planet is currently being established, and it should not be long before they can start a big fight."

Otto looked up and saw that the person coming was none other than Gray Feng. It seemed that he had just finished patrolling the nest area and he seemed to be in a pretty good mood.

"Very good. The more muddy the water is before our fleet is assembled, the better. If it ends too early, it will be meaningless."

While talking, Otto sat down at the desk leisurely and signed his name on two power transfer contracts.

Not long after, Gray Feng took out a small package of sweet malt biscuits from his coat pocket. After placing it on Otto's desk, the girl glanced at the documents on the table.

"I think your treatment of those nobles is too merciful. Raising these guys is simply a waste of food."

"I am not a person who hates evil. In my opinion, as long as those imperial nobles are willing to hand over their power obediently, then of course I can make them live more comfortably for the rest of their lives in exchange."

In the newly released land policy as the Lord of the Alliance, he has made a promise that as long as those smart people are willing to voluntarily hand over the dominance of the planet, they and their family members will have the right to be properly protected by the Alliance. Enjoy life relaxedly and comfortably in a paradise world with beautiful scenery.

It is a pity that there are only a few smart people who can learn to give up voluntarily. More people try to bargain with the alliance, and they are destined to be swept into the smoke and dust of history.

"Besides, launching a war to regain the planet obviously requires more resources than letting those guys eat and drink and stop causing trouble. This can be considered a good deal, isn't it? "

"God knows what kind of trouble those guys will cause in the future."

Looking at the slightly worried face of the girl in front of him, Otto stopped the pen in his hand and showed a calm smile.

"I will keep a close eye on them. There is no need to worry about this."

But just when he was about to reach out for another contract that needed to be signed, suddenly
Hui Feng, who was leaning at the table and wanted to say something, suddenly turned serious. He straightened his body instantly and looked out the door with a wary expression, as if he felt some kind of threat. exist.

The next second, in the joint gazes of Otto and Gray Feng, they saw that the originally closed automatic doors suddenly opened wide to both sides, and then a young man wearing classical aristocratic attire appeared in the second room. in front of people.

There was a warm smile on the guest's face. After the men and women in the same room looked at each other, they politely bent down in their direction.

"I have long admired your name, Lord Otto and the respected Miss Gray Wind."

After polite greetings, the young man immediately began to introduce himself.

"My name is Settra, and I am a young noble from the Cecil Sector. I am here to negotiate with the Alliance on behalf of my family. I guess you two have received my request for a meeting? "

Looking at the sincere look on the man's face, Otto first glanced at Hui Feng aside, watching the vigilant look on the other person's face, and then saw him put down the document in his hand, stand up, and talk to himself in a calm tone. road.

"Miss Gray Wind."

"It seems this is not the first time you have met us, Mr. Settra."

"Or should I call you, the great guardian of history, or the collector?"

"Tarrazin the Endless."

(End of this chapter)