Warhammer: Hail to the Void Lords!

Chapter 88 02.0088: ‘Angel’s Gift’

“This one doesn’t look good, and this one doesn’t work either, next one.”

The high-end aristocratic clothing suppliers were waiting in front of Miss Hood’s door. They brought a wide range of gorgeous dresses and costumes, lining up from the door of the boudoir to the outside of the mansion.

The blonde girl slid her fingers impatiently. The previous supplier left with a sad face, and the next one came with a smile.

“This one doesn’t look good either, change it.” Farida sighed, crossed her arms, and sat down on the sofa:

“What is Horatio doing every day? He’s not in the academy. Really, he won’t go out to mess around again, right? Lina, what do you think?”

After leaving the Ministry of Law, her father said that he would let her serve the Fleet Security Committee, but he hasn’t assigned her a mission until today.

Because he was afraid that something would happen to her, her father didn’t let her go out. She stayed at home every day, away from the bustling city, and always felt uncomfortable.

"Miss, he was in quarantine before. I heard that they recaptured a fallen plague cruiser for the Imperial Navy and was promoted to sergeant major."

"Really?" Farida opened her eyes wide.

"Yes, that's what my father said."

"Lina, you are really good. You are worthy of being the daughter of Captain Elphinstone! You have a wide source of information. When will his quarantine end?" The girl regained her interest in choosing clothes.

"He has come out of the quarantine area."

Farida looked at a slim dress with black as the main color and red satin as the decoration: "I want to try this one."

"This is very suitable for you to go shopping, Miss Hood." The supplier wearing a single-lens gold-rimmed glasses smiled and flattered.

"Shopping and traveling..."

Farida raised her slender finger and put it on her lower lip. She thought of an idea with a turn of her eyes: "Lina, tell my father that I am almost depressed at home. I want to go to the Upper Nest District for a walk. The security in Upper Nest is very good. If he is still worried, let Sergeant Horatio protect me personally."

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"Sergeant, take good care of your injuries. We all hope that you will return to the team as soon as possible." Horatio placed a bouquet of lily-shaped alien flowers and consolation gifts for the nobles in front of Valina's bed.

"You are really capable, skipping from corporal to sergeant major. Even the greenskin's rockets can't jump so high." Valina's right arm was bandaged, and there was a special muscle repair gel underneath. She sat on the bed, lit a cigarette, looked at Horatio's sergeant major badge, and then exhaled a long smoke ring.

"It was obtained through examinations, and it still needs to be tested in actual combat." Horatio smiled.

The female officer looked up to the sky, raised the corner of her lips and snorted in self-mockery: "Take good care of your men, don't let them die like me."

"As you command." Horatio solemnly saluted her with the Sky Eagle Salute.

"Sergeant Horatio." As he walked out of the ward, he heard a clear and gentle female voice.

"The products you provided have passed the dual inspections of the Navy and the Sisters. The elder sister allowed this factory to provide first aid supplies to the Navy Medical Prison first. If the effect is good, the procurement plan will be continued later." Sister Arabella smiled, because she continued to rescue the wounded for 72 hours, her eyes looked very tired.

"Thank you, Sister Arabella." Horatio saluted the nun.

"Hey! Brother!" Suddenly a voice came, Horatio turned around and saw that it was the baker.

"Oh, I didn't expect you to be a soldier of the Imperial Navy. I was blessed by your grace last time and saved my life. You must be hungry. Here is some freshly baked white bread."

"This gentleman is a baker. After I rescued him last time, he voluntarily joined our relief team and often helped us bake bread for the poor."

"Give it to the nun. She works harder than me."

Horatio smiled and welcomed the baker to the nun: "Goodbye, I have something else to do."

"Sergeant Major, you are really..." Sister Arabella smiled shyly and dignifiedly.

Horatio smiled and bowed to her, then left the Navy Medical Supervision Area.

After solving the problem of sales channels for the Labor Gang's products, there should be no more problems in the later maintenance of the intelligence network. He had to go see Father Lati.

"Oh~ Mr. Horatio, this you provided seems to be a very interesting thing." Father Lati enlarged the artificial eye to microscope mode.

"I got it from a Black Mechanicus priest. What is this?" Horatio lay naked on the operating table. Father Lati monitored his body enhancement parameters and maintained his prosthetic limbs after the hard battle with Nurgle, eliminating the places where Nurgle hid.

He conducted a strict background check on Father Lati. He was very good and could be called a genius, and no problems were found, so he was relieved.

"On the surface, it looks like liquid, but in fact... it is countless nanoworms. I will study it further later."

"Thank you." After the maintenance, Horatio sat up and the servitor began to put on his military uniform.

He looked at the servitor with lifeless eyes, and no longer had the uncanny valley-induced disgust as at the beginning.

[+Sergeant Horatio. +] Major General Hood suddenly sent a message.

[+Captain of the Second Company of the Blood Angels Chapter, Lord Donatos Afir, invites you to board the Chapter's Strike Cruiser+]

[+Understood+] Horatio buttoned up his uniform and smoothed the medal on his chest.

"You are such a busy man, Mr. Horatio." Father Ratti smiled and stretched out his hand.

"Goodbye, ma'am." Horatio chuckled and raised her hand, bowed politely and kissed her.

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The "Blade of Vengeance" battle barge was anchored in the largest starport dock in Abyss Harbor, with the Gothic District Admiralty and the Cathedral directly below it, and the Zhongsi Academy nearby.

Horatio saw the appearance of this huge ship through the porthole. It was bright red, with the blood wing logo inlaid on its hull, and it was eleven or twelve kilometers long. There was an extremely large hangar in front, and countless aircraft were busy passing through it.

Because it was not born to deal with void battles, the firepower of the battle barge was inferior to that of the battleships of the Imperial Navy at the same tonnage, and because of its huge body, its maneuverability was also poor.

But her void shield and armor were very thick, and it was completely possible to send the Blood Angels to the face of the enemy ship for boarding attack. And a row of huge macro cannons on the side also had a good chance of fighting back when dealing with large enemy warships.

This giant ship has just returned from defeating the enemies of the Empire and is in urgent need of supplies.

It takes at least three weeks to feed such a huge ship. Slaves, priests, supply crew members, and recruiters work day and night to inspect, maintain, supply materials, and recruit new chapter servants for every corner of it.

Horatio came to the corridor where the bridge of the Blade of Vengeance was connected. Six Blood Angels guarded the passage.

He was wearing a neat military uniform, and two brand new medals of honor were dangling on his left chest.

After explaining the purpose of the visit, a Blood Angel sergeant with a golden Skyhawk shoulder armor on his left shoulder led Horatio into this "palace".

Yes, it is a palace.

It is gorgeous, with the walls and domes in a combination of crimson and gold. In the middle is a painting of the glorious achievements of the Blood Angels Chapter since 30K.

The plaster statues of Sanguinius are neatly displayed, and the aesthetically pleasing decorations are placed behind the crimson curtains and silks. These are all made by the Blood Angels themselves.

Horatio walked on the crimson carpet, and was overwhelmed.

The corridor was very spacious, and several Space Marines would not feel crowded even if they walked side by side. It was the first time Horatio had seen so many Space Marines.

The Blood Angels who were not on duty only wore power armor and no helmets. They were all blond muscular handsome men, with flowery words, elegant manners, and noble temperaments. It was difficult to associate them with the beasts fighting on the warships.

In addition, there were many walking mortals, some of whom were warship officers, some were technicians, and even saw the busy captain. These mortals who served the Chapter were collectively called Chapter Servants, just like the Inquisition Servants. They were selected and recruited by the Chapter to serve the Chapter and the Emperor.

He passed a lounge, and the red curtain was not drawn. He saw the Blood Angels inside mixing blood with delicious wine to make a mixed drink called "Karash".

This blood was donated voluntarily by the Chapter Servants. These men and women who served the Chapter were proud that the Blood Angels drank their blood.

In order to maintain their condition, the Blood Angels must drink blood regularly, otherwise they will grow fangs like vampires and become ugly and terrifying.

Horatio turned his head and continued to move forward.

The sergeant took him to a larger lounge, where he saw the man he had seen in the illustrations - Donatos Afel, the captain of the Second Company of the Holy Blood Angels.

The captain had a neat short hair, and a long scar ran through his forehead, passing through his right eye and up to his cheek.

On both sides of him, there were two veterans with swords, and a rectangular box covered with crimson satin was on the table.

"My lord, Imperial Navy Sergeant Horatio Cochrane reports to you!" Horatio stood outside the lounge and saluted solemnly to the tall man in front of him.

"Come in, Sergeant Horatio." The man's expression was solemn and solemn. Seeing Horatio coming, he slightly straightened his chest.

"Sir, why did you summon me?"

"One of our brothers, Brother Romain Rolland, wants to give you his Holy Blood Chainsword to thank you for fighting with him."

The old soldier with a golden helmet pulled aside the crimson curtain, revealing an exquisite steel sword case with the Blood Angels logo underneath.

The high Gothic language on the banner of the sword case is exactly the name of this sword - 'The Whip of the Immaculate Angel'

"Such a precious gift, I am really unworthy of it." Horatio was a little flattered and smiled bitterly.

"He is in hibernation and recuperation, so he can't come in person. I approve his wish, accept it. Although it is not a finely crafted chainsword, and the response of the machine spirit is a little slow, it represents the friendship of our son of Sanguinius."

Horatio's eyes widened, he hadn't shown a surprised expression for a long time.

It is very rare for Space Marines to give gifts to mortals, because most people don't get such recognition, and those who get them are basically dead.

Since the Second Captain has said so, it would be bad to refuse.

"Thank you, sir." Horatio saluted respectfully.

The old soldier beside him picked up the sword case and placed it in his hand.

[It's so heavy.] Horatio gritted his teeth and smiled bitterly, but he was very excited and happy in his heart.

[But when I used it, the machine spirit didn't respond slowly? On the contrary, it was too active... Could it be because of the favor of the machine spirit?] Horatio thought.

"To commemorate the victory of this battle and to celebrate the defeat of the conspiracy of the Emperor's enemy, can the sergeant major have time to have a feast together?"

"It's a great honor!"

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