Warhammer 40: My Fiancée Fulgrim.

Chapter 72 Disappearance (Bonus Chapter, please read and upload to Sanjiang!!!)
"Where is this?"

Fugrim looked around and finally found the only familiar face in this unfamiliar room.

“Philus? What are you doing in Byzantium—”

Fugrim abruptly stopped halfway through his sentence.

She saw Casca, who was embracing her, with a slightly flushed face.

And the other party seemed to not only offer no resistance while standing next to Philus, but also seemed to be thoroughly enjoying it?

Her expression changed drastically.

"Casgar?"

"What exactly is going on?"

"Oh, it's Fugrim."

For some reason, Phyllis's tone became much more flippant.

She gave a provocative smile, and her other hand groped Casca's body in a rather unrestrained manner.

"What, you don't recognize your favorite Casca?"

"No! Casca could never be like that! He—"

Forgrim was furious and wanted to refute her statement.

"Do not?"

"So, Kaska is this aloof and distant with you Sons of the Emperor? With me, the Iron Hand, it's a completely different story~"

"The storage machine has been sent to you. Open it and take a look if you dare!"

I woke up with a start.

Fugrim jolted awake from his sleep.

original
It turned out to be a dream.

What a false alarm.

She rose from the specially made table and chair she was leaning against, recalling everything that had happened last night.

After she agreed to Casca's request, he went to Melusin's residence to lure out the assassins lurking in the shadows.

It felt like I was waiting for news of Casca's return.

As I waited, I unconsciously fell asleep at the table.

These days, she has been studying the customs and traditions of Byzantines and the fleet arrangements of Emperor's Pride on the Imperial Pride website, and has not slept for several days.

Even with the original body's energy, it was still impossible to withstand such high-intensity work.

What about Kaska?
Where is he now?
"Casca!"

Fugrim called out and searched around the room.

He was nowhere to be seen.

She had an ominous premonition.

Fortunately, she had put a tracking collar around his neck before leaving, so she could easily find where Casca was now.

No.

Fugrim's pupils contracted sharply for a moment.

The signal was interrupted.

The equipment was functioning without any problems, but there was no signal related to Casca.

impossible!
This artifact was personally crafted by her, a Primarch of master blacksmithing.

Given the limited technological capabilities of the Byzantinesian people, it was simply impossible to completely block their signal!
"If that's the case, then the problem is indeed very serious."

Inside the Governor's Palace, Chief Propagandist Gerconda Parker wore a solemn expression.

Casca has disappeared.

To outsiders he may have been just an insignificant manservant, but only they knew how serious the disappearance of the chief lord commander truly was.

Where did he end up?

“It’s with me.”

Melusin's dark circles seemed lighter than usual: "He left after discussing some medical issues with me."

According to local Byzantine autobiographies, the time was roughly between two and three Terra Standard Times after midnight.

“We have all witnessed Lord Casca’s skills, so his sudden disappearance is indeed unusual.”

"Could it be because he has already infiltrated the enemy ranks?"

"But in that case, it's impossible that my instrument didn't leave any response!"

“But Lord Fugrim, if the goal is to lure the enemy into action, the disappearance of Commander Kasgar can only be considered part of the plan.”

Please be patient.

"Calm down?! How can I—"

She had initially supported Kasgar's seduction plan. But when Fugrim truly lost him and had no news of him whatsoever, a heart-wrenching fear instantly gripped her.

She was very scared.

The unexploded bomb on Chemos caused the fear of losing Casca to haunt her like a leech.

"Sorry, I got a little too excited."

“Ms. Parker, please inform the officials of the Byzantine mainland government that an important member of our entourage has gone missing and we need their assistance in the investigation.”

"Understood. Should we reveal Casca's true identity to them as well?"

"That's not necessary."

Perhaps Casgar is indeed still carrying out his mission at this moment.

No matter how anxious she was, she couldn't interrupt Casca's plans.

He'll be alright.

Relax, Fugrim.

Relax.

"I'm so sorry, Lord Purple Phoenix! We didn't expect this—"

Byzantium's prime minister, trembling with fear, adjusted his robes and strode forward, addressing Fugrim.

She remembered his name.

Chancellor Collins.

A thin, gloomy middle-aged man.

The guards originally assigned to them were dismissed by Fugrim, and Kasgar's disappearance was almost completely unexplained, with no useful clues found in the vicinity.

"Really not?"

"Prime Minister, have you heard of Sabazius?"

“Sabazius this.”

Upon hearing this name, the prime minister's lips moved a few times, but he was unable to utter a complete sentence.

"Speak, Prime Minister."

“Tell us everything you know.”

"This is an ancient legend, native to Byzantium."

"As for the origin and the story, there are many versions circulating among the people. They used to be a hidden civilian group that opposed the mainland government, a kind of secret association."

"Tsk, an underground society."

Narvo Quinn, the emperor's son who wasn't exactly known for his good temper, smacked his lips.

Under the strong influence of Kasgar, the entire Sons of the Emperor's Legion is arguably the most opposed to warrior associations of all the legions.

"Keep talking."

After glaring at Quinn, Fugrim gestured for the caught-in-the-middle Chancellor Collins to continue.

"But after Byzantium experienced a devastating nuclear war, with the southern continent completely reduced to radiation wasteland and the western continent controlled by a puppet regime, the then governor took measures to suppress such secret societies, and everything became peaceful."

“Even now—several hereditary governors have passed, and the current governor is old. His reputation can no longer control the many nobles under his command. It is very likely that many nobles are using the name of [Sabazius] to carry out underground society activities.”

"Okay, Mr. Collins. Thank you for your answer."

Fugrim frowned and rubbed his forehead.

The information provided by Chancellor Collins was of little use.

Under the pressure of the human empire brought by Vorgrim, it is only natural that nobles who fear being stripped of their power would take desperate measures.

But this is the first time that Casca has truly disappeared without leaving any clues.

What should we do next?

Is she really just waiting for new information from Casca?
"That Lord Ziting Phoenix?"

"Call me Fugrim."

"Very well, Lord Fugrim, what do you think of our planned procession for Byzantium's return to the Empire of Man?"

"Let's proceed as planned."

Fugrim sighed and stood up.

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