Warhammer: Starting with Industrial Revolution

When the medical nuns' fleet finished repairs and prepared to leave.

The Governor's Palace presented a farewell ceremony of the highest honors. To the strains of the Emperor's hymn, Governor Karl and Ronin stood at the very front of the procession, with Father Moraes standing beside them.

The emperor's banners fluttered in the wind, and everything seemed so solemn and dignified.

"Ms. Bayonetta, thank you for your help to our planet." Ronning stepped forward as their representative, politely expressing his gratitude to the nuns and presenting them with a farewell gift.

Opening the briefcase that Luo Ning handed over, one finds a can of thick, black liquid inside.

Even Bayonetta's eyes lit up, and she looked at Ronin with a hint of shock.

The jar contained high-purity ferrite that Ronin had specially commissioned Viktor to refine himself.

This small jar alone is worth enough to arm an entire Astral Army company. In the border worlds where routes are constantly cut off by warp storms, it is a hard currency that money can hardly buy.

"This is a small token of our planet's appreciation. It is high-purity chromium, personally refined by the chief priest of the Cult of Mechanism. We hope it can provide you with some assistance in the battles you will encounter in the future. Our planet is far too poor, so please don't feel awkward."

Luo Ning's expression was sincere, and every word and action showed that this tenacious planet was doing its best to thank the benefactors who brought it hope.

Ms. Bayonetta's eyes were filled with tenderness. She did not refuse and closed the suitcase securely. Then, she nodded gently to Ronin.

"Lord Ronin is very kind. In the future battles against the Emperor's enemies, these iron elements will become flames that purify all evil, and the Sisters will never forget the contributions that Vatos VII made to the Empire."

As the medical nuns' transport ship slowly took off, everyone gradually dispersed, and Luo Ning immediately headed to the factory area.

He had already arranged to meet with Victor. The medical and social reforms in Xia Nest still needed time to take effect, and he still had a lot to do if he wanted this planet to truly be able to protect itself.

Upon arriving at the factory, Victor was already waiting for him.

"My lord, I apologize for keeping you waiting." Luo Ning bowed deeply to his most steadfast ally, greeting him with the utmost respect.

Viktor simply waved his hand dismissively, the joints of his metal prosthetic limb clicking crisply. "Lord Ronin, just get to the point. What exactly was it that you said you wanted to discuss with me?"

He disliked insincere pleasantries, as if wasting even a second on meaningless small talk was a desecration of the god of all things.

But Ronin was very comfortable with his style. Although Viktor spoke directly, he always handled whatever was entrusted to him reliably.

Faced with this chief mechanical priest, Ronin simply went straight to the point.

"I would like to request Your Excellency to demonstrate the miracles of the God of All Machines. I plan to purify the ground surrounding the hive city, establish agricultural areas in the outer region, and increase our food production. At the same time, we will collect radioactive materials from the waste soil to build a power plant, and utilize the purified waste soil residue to advance the further construction plans of the lower hive area."

Viktor did not reply to Ronin's words, but with the constant flashing of his electronic prosthetic eye, it was clear that he was very interested.

Luo Ning smiled slightly and continued, "Of course, the leadership and results of this purification project are entirely yours. At the same time, I plan to allocate one-third of the plantation area to your team to grow the industrial crops you need. I can assist you in allocating the necessary personnel and purchasing the various equipment you require."

Only then did Viktor finally nod slowly.

"Repairing the world that has been corrupted and polluted by human depravity is a sacred and great undertaking that fully embodies the will of the God of All Machines. Lord Ronin, you are too kind."

His voice still had a metallic huskiness, but Luo Ning could clearly hear an obvious pleasure in his tone.

After all, special crops that can be used to extract sanctified oil are scarce resources throughout the entire star sector, except for a few exclusive agricultural worlds.

In the past, if Victor wanted to acquire it, he could only rely on the whims of other factions within the Cult of Mechanics in the sector, and he also had to bear the high costs and risks of intersectoral transport.

Now Luo Ning has directly provided an exclusive planting base, which is a real and huge benefit even if the initial yield is not high.

Seeing that Victor was in a good mood, Ronin had another matter to ask the chief priest of the Mechanicus.

"Chief Victor, when I was organizing the old archives of the Governor's Palace, I discovered that almost all of the complete geological data of our planet, especially the geological data from the ancient colonization period, has been lost. I wonder if the Mechanicus still has any relevant backups?"

Upon hearing this, Victor's mechanical eyes flashed rapidly a few times, instantly completing the data retrieval.

"The data from the Mechanicus is indeed still preserved, but it should no longer be of any reference value." With a gentle wave of his hand, Viktor instantly projected a holographic image from the Thinker Array beside him.

That was the projection of the entire planet. Victor slowly walked over, but shook his head and said, "The last updated data was five hundred years ago, and it has lost its practical significance."

Luo Ning could only nod as he listened to Viktor's words.

Five hundred years have passed, and even the Monkey King has been released. In a world like Warhammer filled with war and chaos, this map is of absolutely no reference value.

"I wonder why Lord Luo Ning suddenly needs map data. Is it because he plans to expand the mining area, or is there some other purpose?"

Viktor asked slowly, but judging from his expression, he didn't care how Ronin would answer.

Ronin looked up and stared intently at Victor's face, saying each word carefully, "The surface of our planet hasn't been thoroughly examined in far too long. The last mutant incident made me realize that there are too many places we need to re-examine."

“Most importantly,” Ronin said slowly, “I suspect that deep within the abandoned colonial ruins and ancient mines outside the hive city, there must still be STC fragments from the Dark Ages sealed away. If we can retrieve them, it will be an immeasurable gain for you, for the Mechanicus, and for our planet.”

Upon hearing Luo Ning's words, Viktor, who had been calm just moments before, instantly changed his expression.

His mechanical eyes suddenly blinked faster, the red light almost solidifying, and his originally calm tone was now tinged with an undisguised eagerness and intense interest.