The Emperor’s Angel of Death

Facing Koke's inquiry, the wealthy merchant replied nonchalantly:

"Of course, I'm going to take action. I've already discussed it with Ra'Mor from Sagan Prime and Luciano from Sagan III. I have to let that bitch know that there are things she can't solve by spreading her legs!"

"The Overlord said that occasional squabbles are fine, but if we cause a major mess, he won't show any mercy. Take my advice, old brother, and keep it moderate."

"Oh, don't worry, my friend. I'm not a combat maniac like Iron Teeth."

At that moment, everyone heard a faint metallic scraping sound, the sound of another side door at the end of the conference room opening. Instantly, everyone shut their mouths and turned their heads.

Flanked by two Death Cult assassins, a mysterious figure wearing a plain gray coat and a gray metal fox mask, revealing only their mouth, walked in. Everyone stood up at once, bowing in unison and saying:

"Greetings, Overlord!"

The figure sat down in the head chair without a word and then tossed a small metal object onto the table with a clang.

Everyone stole a glance and saw a bloodstained gold-edged gray fox badge, which made them instinctively look at the only empty seat.

"I'm sure you've all guessed it."

A magnetic male voice followed.

"Shami crossed the line and has had everything taken away. I've repeatedly emphasized that you are not allowed to touch Ada's Soulstone, you are not allowed to engage in transactions involving Chaos heretics, and you are not allowed to engage in large-scale internal strife. However, Shami was secretly selling witchcraft items recovered from the front lines and things related to Chaos Space Marines, so I hope you all take this as a warning."

For a moment, the conference room was as silent as a graveyard, with almost nothing but faint breathing audible.

Regarding their leader, the Silent Fox, the owner of the Gray Fox Group, everyone felt nothing but admiration, fear, and dread. It was this seemingly unremarkable and mysterious person who used almost "butchering" methods to eliminate several of the largest black market forces in the Sagan system, including the Thirteen Silver Coins. It is said that on a certain night on Sagan Prime, tens of thousands of people, regardless of age, were simultaneously pushed down from the giant transport elevator shafts of the mid-hive, falling directly into the lower hive thousands of meters below, causing a "corpse rain" in a certain unlucky slum.

But it was also this man who created the most complex and extensive weapon smuggling network in the Maelstrom, and after swallowing up numerous organizations and groups, expanded this network into a vast system covering weapons, contraband drugs, alien artifacts, religious relics, pornography, gambling, media, finance, and many other industries. The rapidly expanding Gray Fox Group has transformed from a single smuggling group into a joint criminal enterprise with many subsidiary forces and companies. However, the Silent Fox has always maintained a high degree of control over most of these forces.

It is said that this mysterious big shot has intricate connections with certain high-ranking officials in the Imperium, and even the Expeditionary Force. Even the Death Cult has deep cooperation with him, and he is also involved in the military scrip business. Moreover, whether it is the Department of Law or any other department, they seem to turn a blind eye to him, and even the Internal Affairs Department has many business collaborations with him.

Most executives believe that behind the Silent Fox, there must be a truly big boss with an extremely prominent position and exaggerated power.

However, the Gray Fox Group hides its "roots" very well. Apart from the legal businesses on the surface, all other illegal businesses are operated through the executives, who must periodically report the income and expenditure of their seasonal business to the group's financial department. However, the group does not demand much from them.

The cold fox mask swept over everyone, and then he said slowly:

"Everyone, sit down."

Everyone sat down immediately, maintaining silence in between.

"The main reason for gathering everyone here this time is three things. First, I'm sure you all have your own news. This expedition is basically coming to an end. After the expedition, the embargoes and controls on various shipping lanes will be greatly relaxed. Currently, the group has expanded its business to Endymion, the Cleeman Drift, and the Sorrow System. In the future, the group's goal is to cover the entire Maelstrom area. However, the management areas for executives were initially defined by planets and hive cities, and in this context, integration is needed. Therefore, I have decided to set up a regional executive above the executives. His task is to lead the business of an entire star system."

As soon as this was said, everyone reacted differently. Some had gleams in their eyes, some fell into deep thought, some looked around at others, and some were simply surprised.

"Regarding the regional executive, my current idea is that this is a very practical position, with a term of about ten years. Everyone internally recommends two candidates, and then the group chooses one from the two, which respects everyone's ideas and retains the group's opinion."

After looking at everyone's reaction, the Silent Fox continued:

"The second thing is that the Gray Fox Group will undergo a major reform, focusing on the division and adjustment of various businesses, and the establishment of new decision-making and coordination departments."

As soon as this was said, everyone was a little confused. Koke thought for a while and said cautiously:

"Overlord, are you going to temporarily withdraw from management?"

The Silent Fox's lips curled into a smile, and he nodded.

"Yes, in the future, I will minimize my direct management of the group as much as possible. At that time, daily management and decision-making may be the responsibility of a joint meeting composed of regional executives. I generally won't show up for non-major matters."

This decision caused an uproar, and everyone immediately started discussing and asking questions.

Some were even worried that once the Silent Fox's protection was gone, the Department of Law would soon come after them.

In the midst of the noise, the Silent Fox pressed down with his palm.

"Everyone, be quiet and listen to me. I haven't given up on the group, I just have a business that requires more energy to manage. But in any case, I will take care of everyone, and everyone must always remember the red lines I have drawn."

Only then did everyone quiet down.

"Then the third thing is that, as we all know, the great Expeditionary Force has recovered many worlds, and these worlds need to be re-colonized and rebuilt. Now, the first priority is the Badab Sector and the Badab System. This is the key and core of the Maelstrom. Although it has been devastated by war, its location is here, and its value still exists. To give you all a heads-up, Badab III has been chosen as the new capital of the Badab Sector. The Internal Affairs Department plans to build several large hive cities there to form a joint hive cluster, and also to build a large naval port and two transit ports. The Mechanicum's preliminary construction fleet has arrived and begun preliminary construction. In the future, this place will be a paradise for dreamers and adventurers. Of course, the Mechanicum is only responsible for the construction of the main structure and infrastructure, but things like houses and residences are constructed by the private sector. I got an order from the Internal Affairs Department, which is for about three million households in the mid-hive of the capital hive city. However, recently I have been focusing on other businesses, and I have a little less working capital on hand, so I don't plan to do this project myself. In principle of not letting the benefits go to outsiders, I'm taking out half of the budget and letting everyone take over this project. But there is one prerequisite, which is to ensure that it is completed on schedule. Also, it is best to have some relationship with the Mechanicum. Who is interested?"