I'll update one more chapter, seeing how enthusiastic everyone is. Usually, I have ten chapters saved because ten chapters are the average length of a story arc. Also, I'm overseas, and there's a time difference with most readers. I have an 8 AM class in four hours.
Also! This is a fan-made work! 'Space Marine 2' is a fan-made work that bought the copyright (Titus was officially canonized after the first game's release, he has a position), because many weapon and enemy damage rules in the game are different.
Their game prioritizes gameplay, and my novel prioritizes drama, so I can only ensure that the general setting and key settings don't have problems. Because even GW's own official novels often retcon or contradict the rulebooks.
If I were to rigidly apply the game's damage data, my novel would be unpleasant to read, official novels would be unpleasant to read, and the rulebook (codex astartes) would be even more unpleasant to read. So... you know. Man! Author out!
One month later,
Commissar Cain's injuries had recovered; it must be said that the medical standards of this world were quite advanced. Commissar Cain, as if nothing had happened, often went out with Sheriff Vinita, but now Sheriff Vinita seemed a bit more "reserved" than before.
However, Cain was annoyed that whenever Astra Militarum Soldiers passed by, they would always give him a knowing look. This expression was the same on every Soldier, from the Valhalla Regiment to the Cadia Regiment.
Presumably, in addition to his heroic deeds, Commissar Cain's story would now include a ridiculous romantic anecdote.
The Claws of the Stars Chapter had also returned to Badab. After Huron arrived at Badab, he even specifically had an Astropath send a telegram to Kofia.
Huron once again became the head of the Badab Sector. Although Badab had changed a lot over the past few centuries, everything Huron had left behind had not undergone major changes. Huron also subtly mentioned that they had already started the "Apothecary one-on-one treatment" plan, and Huron had the forge worlds of Badab operate at full capacity to produce the medical power armour designed by Li Feng.
At the same time, the fully automatic bolter pistol STC provided by Li Feng, and the new bolter pistols produced from it, were submitted to the Imperium as part of the tithe, alleviating the tax burden on the Badab Sector.
As for the Battle Sisters... during this time, when they saw Li Feng, they would greet him, but it always felt like they were a bit hesitant. By now, these Nuns were no longer novices but full-fledged Battle Sisters.
However, Li Feng could also understand; after all, the matter between him and Fides must have spread among the Battle Sisters.
If they were still chatting and laughing with Li Feng as before, it would actually seem strange. Li Feng didn't think much of it, he just entrusted them with a power dagger he had crafted, engraved with the symbols of the Ecclesiarchy and the Nuns, to be given to Fides.
After all... "the business is gone, but the friendship remains." It was also Li Feng's way of thanking Fides for taking care of him during this time... Inside Fides's tent at the Battle Sisters camp.
When the Battle Sisters handed the dagger to Fides, Fides simply took the dagger and then casually tossed it onto the table... "Alright, you can go out now."
The Nuns exchanged glances, wanting to say something, but still nodded, indicating they understood, and exited the tent.
Once Fides saw that no one was in the tent, she immediately picked up the dagger from the table and began to examine it closely... "Sure enough, he still has me in his heart... Hehehe..."
Fides's face showed a happy expression, and then she slammed the dagger back onto the table! A displeased look appeared on her face.
"Don't think that sending me a gift will appease me! Do I look like that kind of woman?! ...If he were to voluntarily kneel on one knee, bringing a ring to propose to me... I wouldn't be unable to accept..."
Meanwhile, Grand Sister Margaret, who was eavesdropping outside the tent, showed an expression of exasperation. The girl she had brought back had actually become a 'pick-me' girl... Alas... And today was the day the troops were to depart.
The evacuation had been ongoing for three days, and today was the day Li Feng and the 12th Valhalla Field Artillery Regiment were to withdraw.
Li Feng had also purchased a large amount of items to take with him, most of which were food. Because Planet Phalanx was an armory world, it naturally lacked the pastoral scenery of Kofia, so Li Feng might not be able to eat proper food for a long time.
Li Feng stood at the Starport, supervising the loading of the cannons onto transport aircraft, one by one, to be sent into the sky. On the other side, Cain and Sheriff Vinita were bidding farewell, the two had been embracing and "making out" for ten minutes; it must be said that both of them had good lung capacity.
"Caiaphas, remember to miss me."
"How could I forget you?"
"A'Kai, I won't forget you either."
This voice made Cain's kidney ache. After Sheriff Vinita and Cain's farewell ended, Vinita looked in Li Feng's direction, and Li Feng also nodded slightly in acknowledgment.
As everyone boarded the ship, the smile on Vinita's face finally disappeared. Before the final hatch closed, she shouted to Cain:
"Caiaphas! You'll come back for me... won't you?"
...In low orbit, Planet Phalanx First Expeditionary Fleet.
Li Feng was promoted to Major, and his officer's quarters were also different now. Located on the senior officer's deck, the room was much larger, even having a small sofa inside.
The senior officers' mess hall had also changed; the meals were buffet style, and although the taste wasn't great, unlimited servings were a huge plus.
Many officers, having heard of Li Feng's subtle relationship with the Adeptus Mechanicus and the Claws of the Stars, chose to approach Li Feng to curry favor. Li Feng responded calmly, claiming he had merely completed some minor tasks and that he was only their consultant.
As the Warp engine started, the fleet entered the Warp, and just like last time, that unknown spatial bubble began to envelop the hull, allowing the entire fleet to navigate steadily within the Warp. This time, even the windows weren't closed.
Because all the crew could see were the various colors of the Warp and the fleeting, seemingly light-speed retreating cosmic space.
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Planet Phalanx system,
After about two days, the spaceship arrived in the Frax Star Sector... The Imperial Navy personnel were dumbfounded... They had crossed half the The Galaxy / Milky Way in just two days. This could no longer be attributed to the Emperor's blessing; it was practically the Emperor's teleportation!
When the expeditionary fleet arrived at Planet Phalanx, the fleets waiting there, also conducting orbital bombardments, were stunned.
"Didn't they say it would take a year to get here? Even without a Warp Storm, it should take several months to arrive!"
Although the friendly forces arrived very timely, almost instantaneously, which was a good thing. The Imperial Navy and the Imperial Army said nothing... but this attracted the attention of a certain unremarkable ship within the Planet Phalanx fleet.
The battle-barge, Star of Lamentation... now requisitioned by the Inquisition's Order of the Rebuked... Kofia,
A Custodian Guard battleship slowly docked at the Starport. The Starport's interior was filled with all the bureaucrats and nobles of the Star Sector, awaiting the Emperor's Custodian Guard to set foot on their land.
As the hatch slowly opened, the dazzling golden light flashing from within the cabin made everyone involuntarily squint and simultaneously kneel. As the hatch connected to the gangway, everyone clearly saw everything inside the hatch, making them gasp in cold air.
Within the hatch stood ten Custodian Guards and ten Sisters of Silence... Usually, a Custodian Guard and a Sister of Silence would be paired to convey the Emperor's will.
But this situation... the Sector Governor fainted on the spot. He felt that these Custodian Guards had come to destroy Kofia and send his entire clan to the heavens.
Even more shocking to everyone, the two golden behemoths leading the group were the Custodian Guard Vice Marshal and Living Saint Celestine, with her white wings.
At this moment, Little Kitten coughed, and the powerful nobles all shivered. He walked down the ramp and entered the Starport, looking at the kneeling nobles around him.
"Have your Sector Governor come speak with me..."
No one replied... Little Kitten thought they were scared silly, as his lineup was a bit too luxurious... "Don't be afraid... We are just here to convey the Emperor's will. Have your Governor come out to speak."
Still no reply, Little Kitten was a bit annoyed: "What's going on? Where's your Governor?"
At this, everyone simultaneously extended their hands, pointing at the short, stout man who had fainted at Little Kitten's feet... Only then did Little Kitten notice someone lying at his feet.
Seeing this, he could only ask quickly:
"I am here to find a certain officer from the victory banquet that was reported in your newspapers a while ago."
Little Kitten said, pulling out the newspaper, then pointing at Li Feng in the corner of the second row of the photo,
"Where is this man? Take us to him."
Everyone lowered their heads, and finally, an official from the local Department of Military Affairs spoke:
"Sir, they left the Starport a few days ago. The fleet has already departed for Planet Phalanx."
Hearing this, Little Kitten knew he was too late. He turned and walked towards the spaceship hatch. His helmet concealed his current anxiety; he knew what was happening at Planet Phalanx.
What if... Li Feng's Imperial Consort... Prince Li Feng... He didn't even know what to call Li Feng, if anything happened to him, then he, as Vice Commander, might as well quit and go clean toilets in the Imperial Palace.
"Next objective, full speed to Planet Phalanx."
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