Warhammer 40: Saviors Emerging from the Bottom

Upon hearing the news that the Chaos Cultists had been lurking among them all along, the leaders immediately broke out in a cold sweat.

If not handled properly, Byron Griffin could very well seize the opportunity to launch a second rebellion, plunging the once-normal Lower Nest into another war.

Fortunately, all of this was just hypothetical. Before the other party could make a move, Xiao Yi eliminated the threat hidden in the team.

While some were relieved that the traitor had been eliminated, others were also happy for the fate of Griffin and his nephew, who had finally gotten their comeuppance for being idiots who only knew how to harm their own people.

No one had any objections to the commander selection to be discussed next. Xiao Yi was indeed the youngest and least experienced among them, but his strength was beyond doubt.

The troublesome aliens would only get beaten up in front of him, not to mention that the other party had the State Church priests and the Emperor's Angels as guarantors. Even if the governor himself came, he might not be able to win against him.

However, everyone was still somewhat worried. Without the governor's orders, arbitrarily replacing a senior general could easily be seen as a rebellion.

Therefore, the commander of the Sixth Regiment reluctantly suggested that the matter be reported to the governor so that he could make the final decision.

"Report it up? Is it possible that the governor has already betrayed the emperor and joined the chaos?"

Facing Xiao Yi's icy gaze, the commander of the Sixth Regiment said in a trembling voice, "This... how is this possible?"

Although he could sense that the other party wasn't targeting him, the terrifying aura emanating from the powerful figure still made him somewhat nervous.

What exactly is the governor's situation? Xiao Yi didn't know. The reason he was so sure that the other party had also sided with Chaos was because of Lancelot's memories.

Indeed, in order to find out exactly what kind of inhuman torture the other party had suffered, Xiao Yi, with the consent of Karan and the others, read Lancelot's memories.

The Astartes abhor the power of chaos, but that doesn't mean they will kill every psionicist they encounter.

The Legion's intelligence corps has also used its abilities to lead the Blackfire Chapter to survive many crises, so Karan and his two brothers have their own set of standards for judging the merits of psionic energy.

However, due to the damage to his soul, Lancelot's memories were incomplete. Xiao Yi only saw the maid Cora who made the deal with him, but did not see the complete scene of their transaction.

So he had no idea that his dear governor had died of exhaustion in his bed.

Now, everything is in the hands of the Governor's wife, Sharona Granville, a mentally ill woman who believes in Slaanesh.

Tens of thousands of years later, in the world of Nest City, there is no television, no short videos, and no games. To get through life in such a boring environment, one must find other ways to please oneself.

The brutal competition among nobles puts everyone under immense pressure, an environment that can easily lead people to extremes.

The combination of these two factors often results in the emergence of some abnormal individuals among the high-ranking nobles of the hive, which are difficult for ordinary people to tolerate, and Slaanesh likes these ambitious guys.

Of course, Sister S wouldn't just look at any worthless person; only those who are obsessive and extreme enough have a chance to catch her eye.

"What evidence do you have to prove that the Governor has betrayed the Emperor?"

As the de facto ruler of the city, the governor is often regarded as the man/woman chosen by the emperor, a view deeply ingrained in the minds of most of the lower-class residents.

Therefore, everyone's first reaction to Xiao Yi's remarks about the governor's possible betrayal was, "I don't believe it."

"The truth is right in front of you. If the nobleman at the top of the nest did not betray the emperor, why would he have such a blasphemous mark on his body?"

With a flick of his finger, Xiao Yi unleashed a burst of spiritual energy that flipped Byron's corpse over.

On the lower abdomen of the other person is a mark of Slaanesh, which only the most devout fallen ones would leave on their bodies the evil mark of their master.

Although they couldn't understand what the symbol meant, the blasphemous aura it exuded made everyone present look serious.

"There must be corrupt people in the upper echelons. As for whether the governor is innocent, we'll know when we meet him."

"The most important thing now is to stabilize morale and speed up the elimination of the mutants and the remaining zombie horde. Does anyone else have any questions?"

Seeing Karan's serious expression, ready to act at any moment, the captains replied in unison, "No."

"Very well, meeting adjourned."

Just as Xiao Yi was confirming his identity as the new commander-in-chief, in a secluded room within the Top Nest Governor's Mansion, Lady Sharona Granville, the ruler of Bakda Nest City, looked at the shattered soul crystal before her with a somewhat gloomy expression.

"I didn't expect Byron to be taken care of so easily. He truly is the kind of guy the master has his eye on."

Lazy sounds echoed in the room. Sharona turned over and looked at Korra, who was kneeling on the ground, a cruel smile on her face.

"It seems we have no choice but to take a hard line. How are the negotiations going?"

"All those who had objections have been dealt with. Now the entire Top Nest is at the Lady's feet. With just one order, tens of thousands of elite troops can set off immediately."

Besides the two main armies, the Hive City Garrison and the Starport Defense Force, Bakda Hive City also has a powerful army that can determine the ownership of a region: the nobles' private army.

Unlike the common soldiers whose lives were barely made to survive thanks to public funds, these guards, responsible for protecting the lives and property of nobles, each received a salary that wealthy families in the territory envied.

Correspondingly, their selection and training conditions are extremely strict, and every qualified noble private soldier is proficient in multiple skills such as hand-to-hand combat, shooting, and demolition.

Equipped with expensive new power armor and gear, a ten-man squad can easily wipe out a regular company of the hive garrison without taking any damage.

However, each nobleman's private army fights only for the interests of their family, and the lives and deaths of others are none of their concern.

No one could unite these elites belonging to different families; doing so would mean the outbreak of a full-scale war.

However, Salona, ​​who has gained the favor of Slaanesh, can use the special abilities bestowed upon her by the Chaos Gods to turn the patriarchs who hold the power of the various families into her puppets, indirectly controlling this terrifying army.

The alluring scent emanating from the incense burner made Salona momentarily dazed. She seemed to see Xiao Yi kneeling before her, kissing the back of her feet, a humble gesture of submission.

"Hopefully this guy can add some fun to my boring life. Give Zachary the order to send that guy named Xiao Yi to me as soon as possible. I want to tame him myself."

"As you command, mistress."

Kollra stood up and slowly backed away, only turning to leave when she was about to reach the door.

Watching the maid leave, Salona yawned, picked herself up from the bed, and walked toward a rebel whose limbs had been severed, beginning to vent her emotions that had become somewhat turbulent due to the good news.