Warhammer: Hail to the Void Lords!.

Chapter 767 08.766: "Distant distress signal"

Forward! Rise up, sons and daughters of the empire!
The glorious day has arrived!
You see, the brutal and cruel aliens are watching us.

Raise the blood-stained flag.

Did you hear that? The roar of the ferocious alien echoed among the stars.

They will come right up to you and kill your children and family from your arms.

To arms, loyal citizens of the Empire!

Organize the team!

The day of glory has arrived!

Use the dirty blood of aliens to water our land!

Rally the God-Emperor's armies! Forward! Forward!
Burn the filthy bodies of our enemies and prevent them from defileing our fields!
Tremble, enemies of the Emperor!

You bastards will get your retribution in the end!

The mountains and plains are filled with soldiers who are here to annihilate you.

If the young hero falls.

The earth will give birth to new blood.

All to fight against you!

To arms! Citizens of the Empire!
Line up! Forward! Forward!

Water our fields with dirty blood!

——A song sung during the Second Tusk War.
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In the Carpathian orbit, the figures of Baron Bayard and Baroness Ambis emerged in the holographic image.

The two men stood straight and saluted Horatio together with solemn expressions.

"Greetings, Lord Cochrane. I wish you the best of luck today. Our time together was brief, but we firmly believe we have found the acquaintance of a noble and chivalrous Knight of Ultramar."

Horatio straightened his posture and immediately returned the solemn salute.

Baron Bayar went on to say, “The Freeblade Knights to which we belong are about to head to the next battlefield to slay the enemy of the God-Emperor. It is an honor to meet you in this battle. Please remember the promise I made to you at the banquet! If you can save our Władysław family…”

"The princess is in the Calixis sector, right?" Horatio frowned slightly, quickly recalling the information he had gathered at the banquet, and asked.

“Yes, in the western part of the Hazy Star Region, there is a shining hazy pearl, which is the Calixis Star Region.

Our High Princess lost contact there late in the First Greenskin War of the Tusk.

At the time, my husband and I were covering the retreat of the surviving royal family, and we lost track of her in the chaos.

If you can go to the Caliss sector, please help us find the whereabouts of the Supreme Princess."

"I will do my best." Horatio nodded slightly, his eyes deep and firm.

"But please be careful, sir. The situation in the Caliss sector is very bad now. It has become a hotbed of aliens, traitors, and corruption.

The Dark Eldar who are carrying out the dark plan, the green-skinned orcs who are gathering in ever-larger numbers, the people who are bewitched by aliens and heretics, and the corrupt imperial nobles... It is a fallen star region."

"Don't worry, Baron. Any enemies will be destroyed, any corruption will be purged.

I, Horatio Cochrane, hero of the Empire, heir of Spyr, will restore order." Horatio had a stern face, looking ready to declare war on all that was unclean.

"May the holy light of the Emperor illuminate your path to glory." The Baron and Baroness saluted Horatio together again, and then the communication screen gradually dimmed and the communication ended.

Then, without hesitation, Horatio quickly sent another communication request to the Hammer.

Soon, the communication was connected, and the robust Lord Malan appeared on the screen.

He was wearing the standard sleeveless vest and white shirt of the Imperial Navy, his hands calmly clasped behind his back, standing in an environment filled with the incense of the state religion, staring at Horatio majestically.

"Greetings, Master Marlan," Horatio said respectfully.

"The Kaledes battle group will soon report to Holy Terra, Colonel. I heard that you have completed the mission there." Lord Malan said with a sharp gaze, examining Horatio as always.

"My mission has not been fully accomplished. I have only completed the local task. Thank you for your help, sir. I will remember our conversation and my promise." Horatio looked serious and spoke sincerely. "I look forward to hearing from you in Holy Terra, Colonel Cochrane. The journey is long. I wish you a smooth journey across the Sea of ​​Souls."

“I wish you a safe journey too.”

After the communication ended, Horatio turned around and strode towards the long-lost command throne.

That throne was also once sat by his father, Colonel Thomas Cochrane, the Lord.

The throne was made of pure gold and had an icy surface. Even with the red velvet cushion on the seat, the chill could still seep into one's bones.

Horatio took a deep breath, sat down slowly, and then connected the neural plug.

He liked this kind of coldness that was unique to the void.

Instantly, a burning feeling surged into his heart, causing a strong desire to fight in the void to well up in his heart.

"Captain! Admiral Samuel Hood has led the fleet back to Abyss Port. We don't need to go to Zhendan. The Gothic Fleet Admiralty's route dispatch has approved us to return directly to the port to report!" Henry Harvey, chief officer of the navigation department, reported to Horatio through the neural plug.

At this time, Farida Hood walked lightly to the back of the command throne, gently held the golden back of the throne with both hands, and said to Horatio gently: "Our child, Horace Cochrane has also returned with my uncle, dear, we can go home.

It has been a long time since I have enjoyed the warm sunshine of Abyssal Port, and...our soft bed."

She smiled gently, with a hint of meaning in her smile.

Horatio raised his head slightly and looked at Farida, his eyes full of longing and emotion: "We have been away from little Horace for too long. I am afraid he can hardly remember what his parents look like now."

Farida smiled bitterly. "This is how the world is. Too many children lose their parents at birth. Little Horace is lucky. At least his parents are still alive. He has a chance to remember what his parents look like with his own eyes."

"You're right. There's only war in this galaxy right now." Horatio sighed slightly, and their eyes met, tenderness flowing in them, their faces slowly moved closer, and their lips also slightly touched.

"Captain!" A quick exclamation suddenly sounded, interrupting the warm moment between the two.

Horatio turned his head quickly and looked towards the bridge operations center.

"We received a distress signal from the southern route of the Hazy Star Region! The charter fleet funded by the Valancius Merchant Dynasty was attacked by an unknown enemy ship and suffered heavy losses. We are requesting support!"

"Hmph." Upon hearing this, Farida immediately straightened her collar and put her hands behind her back, instantly redisplaying her dignity as a military supervisor.

However, there was still a trace of reluctance and attachment in her eyes: "Perform your duty, Captain. And don't forget to perform your other duty."

Horatio was confused and was wondering what other duties he had when Farida added, "Your duty to Captain Louise is to not keep her waiting too long."

Horatio was startled, then he remembered the promise he made on the ground of Carpathia.

Farida recognized Louise, and it seemed like it was time to give birth to another child to carry on their legacy.

"I will do my duty dutifully."

The corners of his mouth rose cheerfully, he stood up from the throne, waved his big hand vigorously, and gave orders loudly: "Route Department, confirm the shortest arrival route, Power Department, prepare for the subspace jump! Let us leave the Storm Star Region and return to the Misty Star Region where we belong!"

"Yes, Captain! Level 3 navigation alert! Prepare for subspace jump!"

"Subspace jump ready!"

Horatio stood in front of the command throne, overlooking the busy crew members in void blue uniforms below.

At this moment, he felt like a king returning from the Odyssey and returning to his kingdom again.

The Swift Skyhawk light cruiser powered up its rear end, instantly emitting dazzling flames.

The Geller force field quickly covered the entire ship. In front of the bow shield, a dazzling purple lightning tore through the space, creating a long crack.

Immediately afterwards, the Swift Aquila was suddenly sucked into the rift and disappeared in an instant, leaving only a silent void.

'Goodbye, Storm Star Region.

I will come back here later.

At that time, I was in a completely new identity, carrying a more difficult and important mission. '

(End of this chapter)