"On behalf of the Federal Central Intelligence Committee, I would like to ask you how the operation against Tantalus V has been going so far?"

"So far, so far, the Pale Angel has obtained the STC documenting the subspace engine technology, and is currently gradually withdrawing from the plan. Pen Fun Pavilion www.biquge.info"

"What about the second plan?"

"According to the latest reports, on the way to receive the Prophet Iyandon, Ambassador Steven was seriously injured and is out of danger, but he is still being treated. However, the Elephant had already departed, and was expected to arrive at Tantalus V in fifteen standard days, by which time Ambassador Steven's wounds were expected to be largely healed. ”

"Well, let him be careful, his life is important, don't take any more risks. And the Pioneer Station was also attacked, and you are jointly and severally responsible for this, Chief Khadgar. ”

"I will submit a written report, and I will not shirk this matter."

"So, can you be sure about the movements of Tyron and the subspace race known as the Enslavers?"

"The source is accurate, and the Tyranid fleet has reached the third threat level."

"Then I will report to the committee and try to get the Supreme Council to give the twenty-seventh hunting fleet a strategic weapons authorization."

"Thank you very much."

"No, it's just business. Remember, the purpose of our intelligence agencies is to do something unseemly for the good of the Federation. ”

"For the good and liberty of the Commonwealth."

"For the prosperity and prosperity of the Commonwealth."

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++ The Emperor is aware of everything and is under surveillance. ++

In all my countless battles with the Emperor's enemies, I have never been in such a difficult situation as I am today.

Unknown heretical aliens roamed Tantalus V, the Emperor's warriors were outnumbered and retreated, and the 6th Company of the 5th Regiment I was in was attacked by the savage Orc Greenskins during the retreat, resulting in heavy casualties.

I looked around and was saddened to find that I hadn't been able to find even a single survivor. May the emperor redeem them, and the sacrifice of the martyrs will be fertile ground for the strength of the empire.

"What's the matter, Reverend?" Richard asked, one of the two guards who had broken through with me, and at the moment, he was watching around vigilantly, and the laser sniper rifle in his hand was also leveled for him to prevent any unexpected incidents.

"I'm wondering if there are any survivors around here. I think there should be a little bit of people who are more or less blessed by the emperor. I say this in the hope of soothing our grief at the moment.

"Actually, Lord Reverend." Jackson, my other bodyguard, was at the front with his melt gun in hand.

"I don't think there will be anyone but us, and those orcs won't be left alive."

There was silence.

Yes, the orcs will not leave their mouths alive, these beasts without conscience only know how to kill, they will not give the survivors a way to live.

"May the Emperor be with us. Jackson, go ahead and tell me by the way where we're headed. ”

"Well, the map shows that we are on our way to the city of Charado, where the Fourth Regiment is stationed, or used to be."

I noticed a bad word.

"Imperial protection, what I used to mean was that they retreated, or?"

"Eighty percent of them have been wiped out, and according to reports, the main force of the Iron Warriors has attacked there." Jackson said this, and his tone revealed the indifference that had been painful too many times.

"So, we're going there now to see if we can get some ammo and supplies, right?" Richard asked, and Jackson nodded noncommittally.

I touched the power sword hanging from my waist, a precious weapon that had saved my life and the lives of those around me countless times, and I felt a little relieved when I touched its cold armrest.

"Anyway, we're going to have to take a look, and if we're lucky, we'll be able to find some of the supplies we need. If it were even better, it might be possible to find an ally. ”

Of course, there is a high probability that we will encounter many, many enemies and we will not be able to avoid them.

"Get moving, soldiers. If we are the last survivors of the Sixth Company, we can't stop here. ”

"Yes, Reverend."

"Listen to you, Reverend."

Although it is about a few tens of kilometers away from the city of Salado, it is actually only half a day's walk.

However, it was only when we arrived that I was really sure how bad it had been.

"Richard, you haven't seen a single living person?"

"Yes, in addition to the dead everywhere, I also see the Titanium Xenomorphs fighting the Orcs."

"What about the Chaos Heresy?"

"I'm sorry, Mr. Pastor, I haven't seen any of them."

Strange then, Chaos has no reason to spend so much effort to give up a city to another alien. At least not the Iron Warriors.

I'm sure there's something wrong with that, but I can't tell.

May the Emperor guide me in the direction of progress and remove the confusion from my heart. I prayed in a low voice, feeling clearer again.

"Anyway, Richard, let's go find supplies first, and then get out of here as soon as possible."

At this time, Jackson also returned: "Lord Reverend, I think you'd better come here and take a look, I've found something." ”

Then the three of us walked to an abandoned building.

"So, do you see food in there?" I asked, deep down hoping that my guess was correct.

"That's true, it's about enough for the three of us for two months."

"Emperor's Blessing." I replied, "I don't think the Emperor will let us do our duty until we have exhausted them. ”

Then I said to Richard, "Let's go in." ”

Richard nodded and kicked the door open.

"In the name of the Emperor, we have taken over this batch of supplies."

"May the Emperor bless us, this place looks ......"

Before I could finish speaking, two men rushed in through the door.

"What the hell is this?" The first person to rush in shouted, and then they pointed their guns at us.

Two of my guards raised their weapons as well.

The two men were clearly dressed by the Imperial Guard, their double-headed eagle, which symbolized the Empire, was still intact and undesecrated, they were wearing dark green body armor, a gray cape on their bodies, and they both carried a laser rifle in their hands.

Well, at least outwardly, they are still the Emperor's warriors, and when I look at the carapace and the weapons we have, it's clear that we have the upper hand now.

"Lay down your weapons, if you are still the Emperor's warriors. I'm Chaplain Edward Handke. ”

The two soldiers looked at each other in surprise, then took a closer look at my face, then spotted my white clergyman's robes under carapace, and hurriedly lowered their weapons.

"I'm sorry, Lord Reverend, forgive us for being rude, this is Private Lando, I'm Corporal Lorf, and there's one more person outside of us."

Then he shouted outside, "Angus, get in, we've got a big deal!" ”

"What's going on...... Oh my God, forgive me for being rude, Lord Reverend. ”

The newcomers were covered with large and small jars, but otherwise they were the same as the first two.

"Tell me where you belong, corporal."

"We belong to the Wanderer Company of the Fourth Division of Datanya, and we have dozens of people, and the company commander is Sergeant Ryan, do you want to see him?"

Straggler? I have not heard of this formation, but it is not incomprehensible that the current erosive situation may be a temporary company.

I was about to open my mouth when an old voice came.

"Are you the Imperial Guard?"