Warhammer: Lord of the Endless Monsters

Chapter 101: Shocking Offer! The Confused Empire
Tonight is the date agreed with the Empire. The three-day deadline has expired, and it is time for me to give the Empire an answer.

"No problem, master!" The Batman nodded and changed back to his normal human size, and then turned into the appearance of a dark elf.

Rhodes activated his teleportation ability and returned to the cruel arena of the arena queen Lalith.

"Ms. Lalith! Have the people from the Empire arrived?" Rhodes asked.

"Lord Shafulin, and Master Baxter, the people from the empire arrived an hour ago. I asked them to wait in the living room. Are you going to meet them now?" Lalith came to Rhodes with a smile on her face and said.

During this period of time, she felt that her personality had changed. In the past, she didn't like anything except gladiatorial contests, but during this period of time, she acted as the personal butler of Lord Shafulin.

There was nothing she could do, because the other person had so many things she wanted, and she didn't know why!
Lalith had a strong feeling that if she followed this person and tried to please him, there would be only benefits and no harm.

"Well! Let's go! I'll go meet them now." Rhodes nodded and said.

“I understand, Lord Shafulin!
And I have good news to tell you. The first batch of Space Marines and Battle Sisters. I have already got you a total of 20 Space Marines and more than 30 Battle Sisters.

They have just arrived. After you meet with the people from the empire, take them away!" Lalith said.

"Oh! All right then, after meeting the people from the empire, I will take them all away." Rhodes nodded and said.

These Space Marines and Battle Sisters have finally arrived. I wonder when I can see the silly white-haired girl again!

Led by Lalith, Rhodes and the Batman came to the reception room, where the wandering merchant Kania and the imperial inquisitor Lacino were already waiting.

When they saw Rhodes coming, they immediately stood up and nodded slightly.

"Sorry to have kept you waiting! I had something else to do so I was delayed for a while." Rhodes sat down and said with a smile.

"It's not too late, Mr. Shafulin! You have already seen the data drawings of the Golden Throne. I wonder if you can give us an accurate answer now?" Imperial Inquisitor Lacino asked anxiously.

“I have asked the top technology master in my family to look at it, and it is indeed a very ancient design.

It is impossible to perfectly repair this machine, as too much data has been lost!"

As soon as these words came out, the two people from the Empire were as pale as eggplants hit by frost. The Dark Eldar were their last hope.

If these Dark Eldars can't repair it, then the only ones who can probably do it are the Necrons' Crypt Masters.

But then, Rhodes changed the subject.

"Although it cannot be repaired perfectly, if it is just a simple repair so that the Golden Throne can continue to operate normally, there shouldn't be any big problems." Rhodes said.

As soon as these words were spoken, the two imperial personnel immediately became alert.

"Lord Shafulin, to what extent can it be repaired? The Golden Throne is estimated by the sages of our Mechanicum.

It can only run for two to three centuries at most, and it may even completely collapse within two centuries. After a century, there will be serious safety problems, and it may even cause our Astronomican to malfunction." Imperial Inquisitor Lacino said.

"Don't worry! Our repairs can at least ensure that your Golden Throne will operate safely for 1000 years.

And this is just the most conservative estimate. Once we see the real thing, we may be able to repair it better." Rhodes said.

“I’ve looked at some of the parameters of your machine, and to be honest, your previous maintenance personnel were very rude.

It's also very crude and stupid. Basically, the parts are replaced, but some places are not even installed correctly, and some inexplicable modifications have been made to it.

Even the person sitting on it is in a very bad condition. If I come to repair it, you can rest assured." The Bait Starman said at the side.

If the master could summon beings like the Jettons or the Pedans, then through some academic discussions and research they might be able to build the Golden Throne better.

"We believe in your abilities, so the next step is the most crucial part. What kind of compensation do you want?" Lacino took a deep breath and asked.

In order to repair the Golden Throne, their human empire can pay any price, because it is related to the survival of the human species.

However, he also received orders from the high lords, and if possible, he should try to bargain.

Before coming, they had conducted an in-depth investigation. Because of the Chaos enemy, the Dark Eldar needed to torture some other life forms to replenish their soul energy.

Therefore, this time, the limit of their empire is to give a population of 200 billion, a large amount of tithes, and even two or three forging worlds, agricultural worlds, and hive worlds.

"I want to hear your empire's offer first! What price are you planning to offer?" Rhodes asked.

"Mr. Shafulin, we are willing to offer 100 billion imperial populations and years of tithe taxes from ten imperial worlds, plus the ownership of an agricultural world, as a reward for your repair of the Golden Throne this time. What do you think?" asked Lacio, an inquisitor from a country, tentatively.

"Puchi! I'm telling you two, this is a matter concerning the entire human race, and even the life and death of you humans.

Is this the only price I’m paying to help you repair the Golden Throne?
If the price is just this, then I think we should not let Lord Shafulin go to your place." Before Rhode could speak, Lalith spoke first.

The human empire has millions of worlds, and it only costs the ownership of one world, plus 100 billion people, and the taxes of 10 worlds.

It was just a drizzle for the Empire. These bastards in the Empire even issued an extermination order and destroyed more planets than before.

And speaking of planets with tax-owned properties, there are also agricultural worlds given over. What if it is a world invaded by Chaos, Tyranids, or Greenskins?
Rhodes also smiled, crossed his arms, and said nothing. This price must be the lowest.

"Our empire will give you a maximum of 200 billion people, which can be sent to your city of Comoros, plus the ownership of three imperial worlds, and you can choose whatever you want, except for the home planets of some war groups.

In addition, the number of imperial worlds subject to taxation has been increased to 30, and the tax collection rights are for a thousand years. After collecting taxes, we will send them to you. What do you think of this sincerity?" Imperial Inquisitor Lacio asked.

This is the highest price he can offer. If the other party raises the price again, he will have to contact the High Lords of the Empire.

"Then let me tell you my offer! First of all, I don't need your empire to provide me with population, and our family does not need to obtain soul energy through some special methods.

So forget about the empire's population of 200 billion.

Three freely selected imperial worlds are fine, but I don’t really need the taxes from the remaining dozens of worlds.

I want to use these people and the tax revenue from dozens of worlds to exchange for something else from your empire." Rhodes said.

At this stage, these people are useless to me. I am not a dark elf and I need to absorb soul energy.

As for the other tax, it is even more unnecessary. The only thing of value is the planet.

"Yes! Please go ahead." Imperial Inquisitor Lacio nodded and said.

In fact, 200 billion people are the least valuable to the Empire. As long as a few hive worlds work at full capacity, they can be gathered in a few decades. The reproductive capacity of humans is so terrifying.

The most valuable things here are actually the three imperial worlds that can be freely selected, as well as the tithe taxes of dozens of planets.

"I want 500 Guardsmen and 30 regiments of Space Marines," Rhodes said.

"What? This is impossible!" Before Rhodes could finish his words, Imperial Inquisitor Lacio jumped up and directly refused.

What a joke! This guy actually wants the Imperial Guards!
Are you kidding me? Even the golden armor worn by a guard is worth an imperial world.

The training of each imperial guard is customized, and all biological transformation and genetic technology are customized transformation services.

More importantly, even the high lords of the empire cannot command the empire's top combat forces.

As for 30 Space Marine Chapters, that is even more impossible. Every Space Marine Chapter is very important to the Empire.

Even a captain of a founding regiment is qualified to issue an extermination order.

It is absolutely unacceptable to trade and sell them.

“Lord Shafulin, let alone 500 imperial guards, even one imperial guard is impossible.

Even if we want to add two or three more imperial worlds, we can consider it, but the matter of the Imperial Guards is not negotiable at all.

As for 30 Space Marine Chapters, sorry, that won't work, not even a full Space Marine Chapter.

But if you want Space Marines, I have no problem sending you some Space Marines who have been deemed corrupt or convicted of a crime.

In terms of quantity, about 2000, what do you think?" Lacio said.

2000 guilty Space Marines can still be gathered.

“Haha! You should listen to what I have to say. I don’t want their ownership, but I want these people to participate in a battle.

Participate in a revenge operation for my family. I want your empire to dispatch these troops to help me with revenge, not to take them themselves. "Rhode said.

(End of this chapter)