Gravelax, Old Town Square.
A massive warlord titan stood in the center of the square, surrounded by protective formations of Astartes, Astra Militarum, Battle Sisters, and Skitarii, while the outer perimeter was lined with the planet's populace.
In the center of the square, at the foot of the warlord titan, a long table was placed, with a row of chairs on each side, and behind the chairs on the side closer to the Titan, a huge Imperial banner was erected.
This was the first time all the Imperial personnel had seen this banner, and it was the Imperial Prince's banner of the Imperium (see comments for image).
Of course, most people still thought it was reasonable for Li Feng, as a friend of the emperor, to be conferred the title of Imperial Prince by the Emperor... Caiaphas, however, smacked his lips... It seemed only he knew why Li Feng was an Imperial Prince... This banner was not the commonly used Aquila banner of the Imperium, but rather an Imperial Prince's banner established by Empress Sanguinius for her husband, Li Feng, similar to the standard banners of the 20 Primarchs.
At the center of the banner was a golden two-headed eagle, a symbol of the Imperium and of the Emperor himself. The eagle's talons each held a sword and a golden apple, symbolizing humanity's military might and wisdom... The golden apple also symbolized love in Greek mythology... A red dragon was coiled around the two-headed eagle, its posture harmonious and elegant, symbolizing strength, wisdom, and mystery. This might represent the reverence for dragons in Ancient Terra's Eastern culture, or perhaps symbolize the power protecting the two-headed eagle... or challenging its power... Above the two-headed eagle was a sun symbol, representing light, glory, and vitality, imbuing the entire design with a sense of sanctity. At the bottom of the banner was an unfurled scroll, with a compass symbol symbolizing direction or exploration, conveying a meaning of pioneering and conquest.
Soon, personnel from both the Imperium and the Tau emerged from beneath the Titan. The Tau side was led by an Ether Elder, accompanied by several Water Caste diplomats and Fire Caste Commanders.
As for the Imperial side, leading the way was Li Feng, the friend of the emperor. Closely following him were Living Saint Celestine, Chapter Master Calgar, lord of ultramar, Chapter Master Huron, Governor of Badab, Imperial hero Political Commissar Caiaphas Cain, Inquisitor Amberly Veil of the Ordo Xenos, and Adeptus Mechanicus Magos Elon Musk.
Soon, both sides took their seats. Li Feng and the T'au Elder sat side-by-side, with a signing book placed before them. Li Feng pulled out a monocle from his military uniform pocket and put it on, looking like an old officer from World War I or II.
Soon, as both sides finished signing and exchanged the signed treaties... everyone faced the Tau and Adeptus Mechanicus cameras... "Click."
Both sides stood up. Li Feng and the Ether Elder shook hands. The T'au Elder seemed a bit at a loss, pulled by Li Feng's hand to his side for the photographer to take pictures. (General MacArthur, Emperor Hirohito: I'm familiar with this.)
Due to the size difference between humans and Tau, the T'au Elder in the photo looked like a truant student caught by a gym teacher... Governors Mansion,
As the Tau spacecraft gradually ascended, it signaled the end of the war. The Imperium of Man had achieved a complete victory; now only the remaining Gretchin on the planet needed to be dealt with.
The Tau took their prisoners of war with them. Those prisoners were collectively released from the biological batteries, and many Tau had lost weight. However, all their weapons and equipment were seized by the Imperium, including all the wreckage of the Tau fleet.
The conference room was not as crowded this time. Attending the meeting were not only Li Feng and the Space Marine Chapter Masters, but also Inquisitors Amberly and Katarina of the Inquisition, and even the Living Saint Celestine of the Imperium was present.
Li Feng picked up a pen and tapped the table, then coughed, signaling everyone to pay attention. Everyone immediately quieted down, looking towards Li Feng.
Li Feng stood in the center of the conference room, with military officers of all ranks, Astartes, and Battle Sisters all looking on... Then Saint Celestine slowly came behind Li Feng, setting down a large golf club bag. The sharp-eyed Caiaphas noticed words written on it... "29,000 AD All-Terra Golf Grand Prix Champion Malcador."
Then Celestine took out an edict. She had just teleported these items from Terra: "Now, the Emperor's edict will be read."
As soon as these words were uttered, everyone in the room knelt down. Li Feng took the edict from Celestine's hand, then unfolded it and began to read:
"By the mandate of Heaven, the Emperor decrees: I have learned of the great victory achieved by all you warriors on Gravelax, and I am greatly pleased. Rufut Huron of the Claws of the Stars..."
At this, Huron bowed his head and said, "Your servant is present."
"In recognition of your meritorious governance of Badab and your repeated repulsion of Chaos incursions while stationed in the Maelstrom, I now bestow upon you the title of 'First Batulu of Badab.'"
"Thank you for Your Majesty's great grace!"
"Malakin Forros of the Carcharodons..."
At this moment, Chapter Master Forros had not expected his name to be read. He was stunned for a moment. Had their loyalty truly been seen by the Emperor!
"Your servant is present!"
"The Carcharodons Chapter has long been on the front lines resisting the enemies of the Imperium, participating in countless battles with heavy casualties, yet still diligently serving the Imperium. I now bestow upon you the planet Gravelax as your home world and recruitment world, and exempt you from 50 years of taxation."
At this moment, Chapter Master Forros raised his head, looking at Li Feng and the edict before him, while Celestine, with her pure white wings, stood behind Li Feng... His vision gradually blurred, and the tears of the Carcharodons now filled his eyes... Celestine, with her pure white wings, brought the former Governor's seal before Forros. Forros extended both hands and received the seal from the person with pure white wings before him... "Thank you for Your Majesty's great grace!"
Li Feng continued to read: "Second Company Captain of the Ultramarines, Demetrian Titus!"
Titus bowed his head: "Your servant is present!"
Li Feng looked at Titus. In the past few days, this fellow had torn apart hundreds of Gretchin while clearing them out, not counting those he killed with his Bolter and Chainsword... "I know Titus is exceptionally brave in combat, repeatedly venturing into danger to defeat the enemies of the Imperium. I now confer upon Demetrian Titus the title of 'Imperial Master.'"
Celestine took out a golden "thumbs up" badge and walked to Titus. Titus held up his helmet with both hands. Celestine affixed the golden badge to Titus's helmet... "Thank you for Your Majesty's great grace."
Li Feng then continued to read:
"My beloved friend, Li Feng. In commanding the army during military operations against the Tau, you have displayed the might of our forces, and your advanced combat tactics are worthy of study throughout the Imperium. I now confer upon Li Feng the titles of 'Imperial Prince' and 'First Batulu of the Sol System'... (Sanguinius: It's clearly First Sais Black, First Anarchy, nah nah nah ~ sticks out tongue ~, by the way, when are you coming back to me, husband ~ ~ ~, I miss you... PS: Do not read the content in parentheses.)"
Li Feng put away the edict and silently tucked it into his bosom... He had originally intended to bestow the edict upon these few individuals, but seeing what his little girlfriend had written on it... he decided against it, to avoid social embarrassment.
Then Li Feng picked up Malcador's golf bag nearby, unzipped it, and found it filled with various weapons. All were awarded weapons... Each weapon had a name tagged on it, and every tag was written in regular script. This was clearly Khan's handwriting, and every weapon had been 'borrowed' by Sanguinius from Old Man Huang's armory.
Among them was even a short power halberd. Li Feng saw the name on it; it was for Caiaphas. Li Feng directly drew it out and threw it to Caiaphas.
Unexpectedly, upon receiving it, Caiaphas instinctively began to wield it, and immediately, an unparalleled aura emanated from him..
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