In the empty universe, the smooth hull of the Endurance floated slowly among the stars.

It was like a dagger in the hands of the Grim Reaper, quietly waiting for the next death.

The crowd flowed over it like ants.

In a hidden and inconspicuous corner of its body, there is a conversation about the fate of the entire legion.

Hades looked at the crowd and sighed deeply.

[I'll talk to Motarian.] ］

[I do my best, I swear.] ］

Looking at it with a pleased gaze, Barasin spoke,

[We thank you here.] ］

The conversation seems to have stopped here.

But Barasin continued,

[Hades, what are your plans for the future?] ］

[I heard you seem to be interested in the foundry department.] ］

If you enter the Ministry, the Space Marine's path to advancement and position within the Legion will be turned upside down.

Unlike the Iron Hand or the Iron Warriors, the Techno-Sergeant and Master Smith will gain high prestige in the Legion and move into management, the Tech-Sergeant of the Death Guard has always been a marginalized presence.

However, in previous observations, Hades himself showed a high level of enthusiasm for the foundry department.

Balasin originally wanted Hades to enter management, which also meant that Hades would give up the path of technical sergeant.

But...... Now.

If Hades himself doesn't want to enter the management, then helping him enter the casting department can be regarded as selling him a favor.

More importantly, Hades, who became a technical sergeant, can only serve as an auxiliary corps of technical sergeants in the Foundry Department, and cannot directly participate in the management of the legion, even if he has achieved a high reputation in the Terra army in the future.

It's another aspect of bondage, or, insurance.

And Hades, who was sitting across from him, showed a thoughtful expression after hearing his words.

For Hades, he has always tended to be an autistic technocracy, relying on his hands to solve any problem by rubbing a nuclear bomb in his hands.

His experience with Barbaros also taught him that without the right equipment, they would not be able to complete the slaying of the alien lord Nacre.

Even in this world where psionic energy flies and subspace truly exists, Hades wants to use the power of technology!

Although here, the application of a large number of advanced equipment is not only a matter of research and development, but also involves the supply of raw materials, casting, rationing, approval and other issues.

But Hades still thinks it would be a good thing if he could develop a new technology.

If he is a Space Marine, then his pinnacle is under the original body, as a legion's deputy, to control the direction of this legion's future battles.

But, if he is a technical sergeant, an oil guy in a sense, then the upper limit of his ability is the one-

Belisarius Kaul!

Insider, some Warhammer jokes, you can certainly produce more primordial Space Marines to solve everything.

Ahem, no, if as a technical sergeant, Hades developed new technology and chose to share it, then the war he could "participate" in was not only experienced by his own legion.

Every bullet fired by the weapon he designed will carry his heart and soul.

Even if a person keeps cutting people day and day, he can only do it in single digits.

But if it's a glowing spear......

Hades knew that as a technical sergeant, he would maximize his abilities in a higher sense.

This is no longer based on realistic interests, but the pursuit of personal ideals.

So—

[Yes, out of my personal ability and willingness, I would love to become a technical sergeant.] ］

Barasin smiled.

[Okay, I'll explain your wishes to the foundry department.] ］

[but....... ］

Barasin changed his words,

[If you want to become a technical sergeant, you need to go to Mars for at least thirty years of training.] ］

[There happened to be a convoy of transports from Mars recently, and you can follow them away in two months.] ］

[This may cause you to miss part of the Death Guard's run-in period.] ］

[But if you're willing to stay, you can wait for the next Martian envoy.] ］

But Hades's mind is not at all in Barasin's words now—

Mars.......

That is, he can go and see Terra?

No, it should be the earth......

Hades had a faint pain in his heart, as an earthling who was inexplicably thrown into a strange and cruel place, every time he couldn't hold on and cried like a fart, the blue planet, the hometown in his dreams, would always echo in his heart.

Of course he's going...... To take a look at the Earth.

In fact, until now, Hades has not figured out whether he has traveled through the world or time.

If you take a look at Terra, you might be clear?

This is also himself, and there is only a few private feelings left.

But......

Hades suddenly realized something was wrong.

[It takes at least thirty Terra standard years to get to Mars?] ］

[Yes.] ］

Barasin stared at Hades in bewilderment.

Wait a minute...... Will Motarian let him go?

Looks like I'm going to have to talk to Motarian......

As for whether to go to Mars now, Hades' inclination is to go now.

It didn't matter if he missed the training period, he didn't want to miss the first battle of the Death Guard-

Galaspa.

This battle was a turning point for both the Death Guard and the Motarian.

Hades didn't want to miss out.

[I hope to go recently and don't have to wait.] ］

[Okay.] ］

Barasin nodded,

[and...... ］

Barasin's expression became serious again,

[Kalas or Vaux, which do you recommend?] ］

？！

And that's where he begins?

Hades was shocked, and then spoke without hesitation, and it was his dereliction of duty to hesitate for a second longer,

[Vaux.] ］

Even now, Karastiphon has not rebelled, but he is still loyal, with his own opinions and character.

But for Hades, he is a landmine that could explode at any moment.

Hades had to set up insurance in advance to minimize losses.

Barasin looked at Hades, Vaux......

The replacement of the commander of the first company seems to be decided.

He had chosen Callas, but after the Duel Cage Psionic event, Barasin was uncertain.

Although Kalas has a good relationship with the Original, his personality and the things he does ...... But it was not good for Barasin to give him this position.

And Vaux, although not familiar with the original, has the ability, as well as ...... In terms of strategy and control, it may be more suitable for Barasin's choice.

But in fact, Barasin silently sighed in his heart, this position should have belonged to Hades.

However, the two sides have already negotiated, and it seems that there is no need for me to say anything more.

...

At the end of the meeting, Barasin said to Hades,

[Fernando, the chief think tank, has been asking me to meet with you recently, so you'd better take a look.] ］

[He might...... I want to apologize to you. ］

Alas, is it?