Warhammer 40: Starting as a Rogue Trader

Chapter 62 The Infiltrated Upper Nest
Gao Yi was changing into his combat uniform. He planned to go to Xiachao with the troops. Now his combat ability when facing a single enemy was the strongest among his men.

If the mortal troops can still rely on heavy firepower and numerical superiority to fight against the Astartes on the front battlefield, then the complex terrain of the lower nest is tailor-made for the Astartes.

Here they can make the most of their combat experience and excellent physical fitness. Even if there are only two people left on the other side, the destructive power they cause is unpredictable. In Warhammer, after the Space Marines abolished the legion organization, they rarely have the opportunity to become the main force on the front battlefield.

It is more inclined towards special operations, and attacking high-value targets and beheading the enemy has become the main task.

And now there are gene stealers in the lower nest. From the last time Gao Yi encountered the Holy Inquisitor, he felt that these guys were far more difficult to deal with than described. Among them, the cunning chief not only had powerful psychic powers, but even surpassed the Astartes in all aspects of physical fitness.

"Lord, Inquisitor Ian wants to see you."

The servant's voice came from outside the door.

"Let him in."

After getting permission, Ian pushed the door open and walked in.

Now the way he looked at Gao Yi was no longer as arrogant as at the beginning, but a little humble.

A wandering trader with the title of a living saint is not someone the Inquisition can easily control.

"Should I address you as Lord Gao Yi or the Great Living Saint?"

"Just call me Lord. What do you want from me, Judge Ian?"

"It's about something about the Lower Nest. Are you planning to go there in person?"

"Yes, I will personally eliminate all enemies in Agathos."

"If that's the case, I might be able to provide you with some assistance."

"Oh? What help?"

"I checked with my predecessor, the last Inquisitor assigned to your place, the Thinker. He has lost contact. According to the information left in the memorandum, he should have discovered some clues about the Genestealer sect in the Underhive, but he couldn't confirm whether they were Genestealers.

The last message he left behind was his plan to disguise himself and go to the Underhive to gather intelligence, but he never returned. He had underestimated their development.

Ian's face also had a look of nostalgia, and it could almost be concluded that the other party was dead.

"May his soul return to the Golden Throne, but how will that help me?"

"The Thinker contains not only his action plan, but also a list."

"List?!"

"Yes, he has planted many spies in your dynasty."

Gao Yi also looked displeased when he heard this.

"Is it really appropriate to say these things to my face?"

"That's the Inquisition's job. Perhaps you should look at these lists first."

As he spoke, Ian took out a document from his arms. Gao Yi took it and became more and more frightened the more he read it.

Seeing Gao Yi's expression, Ian continued.

"This involves many people in your dynasty. I think it's up to you to decide."

Gao Yi didn't reply.

There are a lot of people on the list, at least thousands.

Many of them have "Xia Niu" written behind their names.

Most of these people are gang members. The hive is too large, and the empire's law enforcers are simply unable to control every aspect of the hive.

In the shadows, many illegal forces have emerged, using violence to gain benefits. As long as they don't go too far, law enforcement will turn a blind eye to them, and there are even many profitable exchanges between the two sides. Gao Yi didn't take these people seriously. He would definitely clean up his nest later, and the gangs would definitely be within the scope of the rectification.

As the list continued to go down, the names of Shangchao residents began to appear on the list.

There are law enforcers, military officers, administrative officials, and even some noble names appear.

"Are you trying to say that these people are related to the Genestealers?"

"Yes, I believe in his professional ability. I can't say that all of them are flawed, but after checking these people, it's definitely correct. Some of them may have died, but some are still in the nest.

All the people on this list are related to a gathering place called "Selling Gold Cave" in Xiachao. The people on the list have one thing in common: they often go there. "

Ian said solemnly.

After listening to Ian's words, Gao Yi knew that he was right. He had always focused on the lower nest before.

I thought the Genestealers hadn't infiltrated the upper nest yet.

He originally thought that the Holy Inquisitor was able to enter his palace only by relying on his stealth ability, but now he thinks that this is impossible.

Coming all the way from the bottom nest to the upper nest, the bottom nest garbage man who knew nothing about the upper nest could directly find his palace and even find his room accurately?

Could it be that the cunning guy turned on the full map perspective and died?

And on the list happened to be the name of a PDF officer who was in charge of the defense work near the palace.

Gao Yi closed the list and looked at Ian.

"Ian, I feel that our cooperation is becoming more and more pleasant. Are you lacking in performance? Perhaps I can also give you the credit for solving the Genestealer this time. Then I will endorse you together with the Ecclesiarchy!"

"Give me all the credit? Lord Gao Yi, what exactly do you want me to do?"

"I want you to be my long-term partner. You help me, and I help you. Later, I will provide you with resources and find a way to get you a high position in the Expanse Inquisition! Even a Grand Inquisitor!
I can't stop here, Agathos. You've seen my Rangers, and as an Inquisitor, you can surely see what this equipment will look like once it's deployed on a large scale. And I have more than just this."

Gao Yi revealed some information to Ian.

"How about you consider it? As a living saint, I should be able to help you in many ways, right?"

Gao Yi's words were like the devil's whisper lingering in Ian's ears.

"I won't do anything that crosses the line."

"You speak as if I could. I'm a living saint! I welcome any clergyman from the State Church to verify the authenticity. It's just that sometimes, for the sake of humanity and the Empire, some things may seem a bit unorthodox. Isn't it the same with your Inquisition?"

Ian was really moved, and after a brief psychological struggle, he made a decision.

"Okay! I promise you!"

"Happy cooperation, everything is for the God-Emperor and humanity."

"Happy cooperation, everything is for the God-Emperor and humanity."

Gao Yi called Damon, Will, and Rebecca with the list.

He completely believed in these three people, and they could not be members of the Genestealer sect. If even the Governor had been infiltrated, then Agathos would have been completely occupied by the Genestealers long ago.

Gao Yi asked Damon to gather all the rangers who were directly teleported here by Gao Yi.

These are the only people Gao Yi can trust 100%. Gao Yi doesn't know if the people on the list are the only ones related to Ji Zei.

According to Gao Yi's order.

The secret arrest operation of those on the list began.

(End of this chapter)