Plunder the Heavens from Warhammer

Chapter 109 In the Name of the Great Merchant Dynasty
The Roselle Hive World is located in the northern hazy star field, on the edge of the Nakmond Corridor, with a population of 300 billion and a tax level of the second special grade.

In the vast depths of the universe, space seems to be distorted.

Then, a huge, ancient and mysterious warship with a diameter of several kilometers and a shape like a cathedral sailed out of Mandeville Point.

In the huge cabin at the front of the bridge stands a statue of the Divine Emperor several tens of meters high.

The entire cabin is extremely large, like a magnificent temple or church, filled with luxurious and precious decorations everywhere.

The aisle leading to the statue of the God-Emperor is covered with a thick and soft red carpet. Dozens of flags are hung in the dome temple, depicting the magnificent history of the family!
The walls on both sides of the church are decorated with colorful oil paintings, depicting the ancient history!
Right below the statue of the Divine Emperor was a tall and sturdy old man with white hair, wearing extremely gorgeous aristocratic clothing.

That cloak alone was sewn with gold thread piping. Its material was selected from the furs of dozens of star region creatures and woven by a master. The golden double-headed eagle epaulettes highlighted its extraordinary status.

"Logbook report."

An emotionless voice came from the communication array: "The Conqueror-class cruiser 'Sword of Redemption' has successfully sailed out of Mandeville Point and arrived in the northern hazy star field. However, due to the influence of the warp, it has deviated from the planned route."

Listening to the emotionless mechanical voice reporting, the old man standing under the statue of the Divine Emperor slowly opened his eyes.

When he turned around, his face was covered with wrinkles like ravines in the mountains and rivers, as if it had been polished by the years and wind and frost, and the resolute face that had sunk to the bottom of time was like an eternal rock!
He actually wore dozens of medals on his chest.

Each one was awarded by the empire, symbolizing his lofty status and his many contributions to the empire!
After a brief silence, a hint of impatience appeared between his brows, but his tone remained calm, maintaining the dignity and composure of a noble: "How long will it take to reach Roselle?"

"According to the forecast... at least 37 days."

The emotionless voice continued to come out from the communication array.

"too long……"

Horn looked out the porthole at the vast starry sky, a trace of fatigue appeared on his face, mixed with subtle worries: "Check whether the hull is damaged, and resupply it in the nearby hive as soon as possible. Then... help me contact 'Aruman Vera', I need more accurate information."

"Star message has been delivered."

The grand temple that was like a church fell into silence again.

Looking at the dimming communication array, Horn fell into anxious waiting, pacing back and forth under the statue of the God-Emperor.

"A star message from the Roselle hive world. Are you ready to receive it?" The communication array made a sound and was activated again, projecting a virtual image.

Finally, the communication request came, and Horn couldn't wait to say, "Connect to the star message."

"Dear Mr. Horn, have you arrived at the planet Roselle?"

Aruman asked in a somewhat anxious voice.

"I'm very sorry, I think... we will have to delay our arrival at Roselle by about a month."

Horn took a deep breath, his face full of guilt: "But please rest assured, I will definitely rush to Roselle as soon as possible. What's the situation over there?"

"It's very bad... Mr. Horn."

Aruman said in a heavy tone, "Just seventeen days ago, the planetary governor, Galken Khalid... was assassinated by a cult on the Emperor's Ascension Day. He is confirmed dead."

"The planetary governor was assassinated? What's the guard for?" Horn frowned. He didn't expect that in just a month and a half, the situation on Rosel took a sharp turn for the worse.

He could already foresee how chaotic the Rosel hive would become without the control of the planetary governor.

"The situation may be worse than you expected..."

Aruman's voice came, mixed with anxiety: "After losing the planetary governor, the cult immediately took advantage of the chaos and directly attacked the hive city. The planetary defense force and the riot control group were dispatched, and they were barely able to resist them in the middle nest."

"hiss……"

Even Horn couldn't help but gasp when he heard the news, his brows furrowed tightly: "Where are the heirs of the planetary governor's family? Don't they know how to gather the army to resist?" "The heirs... were all assassinated."

Aruman said helplessly: "The entire Hadley family was purged when the planetary governor was assassinated. No one survived."

"…What about the other nobles?"

Horn almost gnashed his teeth and said angrily, "Even if the planetary governor's family was assassinated, there should be other families, right? Is there no one left?"

"Mr. Horn, you overestimate them."

At this point, Aruman could not help but grit his teeth and said angrily: "After the nobles of the Upper Nest learned of the cult's rebellion, they immediately closed the passage leading to the Upper Nest."

"Waste! Waste! Waste!"

Horn was so angry that veins on his forehead bulged and his blood boiled. He took several deep breaths to avoid being angered to death by those damn parasites in the empire.

"Now...what's the situation now?" He held the console, suppressed his anger, forced himself to calm down, and asked.

"The Ministry of Justice and the Planetary Defense Force have temporarily held off the cult, but... they may not be able to hold it off for long." Aruman said anxiously, "We need your help, Mr. Horn!"

"I'll get to Roselle as soon as possible."

After Horn caught his breath, he asked anxiously without waiting for Aruman to continue speaking: "Excuse me... Is he safe?"

This time, it was Aruman's turn to remain silent.

The strange silence made Horn's expression stiffen, and he suddenly had an extremely ominous premonition: "What on earth happened? Aruman!"

"I'm sorry...he's missing."

Aruman said with a bitter and regretful tone: "More than half a month ago, he and an inquisitor... disappeared at the same time."

"What did you say?!"

Horn's pupils suddenly shrank, and he was stunned. Then, like an enraged lion, the rage that burst out of his eyes seemed to tear Aruman apart: "Say it to me again?!"

After a short silence, Aruman gritted his teeth and continued, "He disappeared while investigating the Xiachao cult with the Inquisitor. His current life or death is unknown."

"Who asked him to go?"

Horn's tone was cold, like a sharp sword, full of murderous intent, and at this moment, the air in the entire cabin seemed to have dropped several degrees.

"I."

Aruman said bitterly.

"Very good, Aruman Vera...Pray to your Om Messiah, and pray that he is still alive, otherwise..."

Horn's furious voice was like an endless sea of ​​corpses and blood, surging towards him. Even through the star message, it could make Aruman shiver down his spine!

"I, Horn Valshus, swear to His Majesty the Divine Emperor in the name of the great Valshus Merchant Dynasty!"

Horn's furious voice was chilling: "I will do it at all costs. Even if the consequences will result in the Empire being held accountable, I will use all my family resources to make you and Roselle pay a heavy price!!!"

After hanging up the call.

Horn's face was gloomy, as if he had made up his mind. He said in a deep voice: "Immediately, in the name of the Valshus Merchant Dynasty, send a star message for help to the Astra Militarum, Astartes, Inquisitors... all those who can serve as combat forces stationed in the surrounding star fields, regardless of... the cost!"

Thanks to 'Corona Borealis 3301' for the reward! And the other big guys for the monthly tickets, thank you very much!

PS: I hope the royalties next month will be enough for me to have a hemorrhoid surgery.
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(End of this chapter)