Chapter 1174: Calidus Assassin

Xiuluo Holy Star, Yingzhou's office.

"Yingzhou. The battle report summary for the Fengkao Shield is complete."

Lu Zhenda held a Data Pad.

"Guilliman has completed the encirclement and annihilation. The Fengqi Seventh Sub-fleet has been completely wiped out, with twenty-eight ships captured and over seventy-three thousand officers and soldiers taken prisoner. The ground campaign was also a victory, but the Astra Militarum used as bait suffered heavy casualties."

Yingzhou took the Data Pad and scanned it quickly.

The numbers were jumping: the Death Korps of Krieg had an 83% casualty rate, the Modian Iron Guard had a 61% casualty rate, seven Ultramarines were killed in action, three were severely wounded...

Every single entry was a living life.

"Guilliman requests approval to advance the third phase of the offensive."

Lu Zhenda continued.

"He believes that the Feng Qi Xing Alliance's supply situation is deteriorating and internal conflicts are intensifying, making it the right time to expand the results of the battle."

Yingzhou looked to the other side.

With light and shadow flickering slightly in the air, a female holographic image gradually condensed into shape.

"The cost-benefit ratio of the Fengkao Shield campaign is 1:3.7, which is a high-value victory from a purely military perspective. According to behavioral pattern analysis, Lord Guilliman will continue to advance after seventy-two hours of rest, regardless of whether approval is granted."

Selina's holographic image flickered slightly.

Yingzhou rubbed his temples.

"Tell Guilliman that the third phase plan is approved. But there are two conditions: first, all participating troops must complete at least one hundred and twenty hours of rest and equipment maintenance. Second, confirmation of flank support from Ferrus and Vulkan must be obtained before the offensive."

Lu Zhenda recorded this quickly, then saluted and withdrew.

Only Yingzhou and Selina's holographic image remained in the Wangzuo Ting.

"His Majesty has something on his mind."

Selina said.

Yingzhou smiled.

"Predictions for the reaction from the Feng Qi Xing Alliance?"

"Vulkan will conceal the news that the Seventh Sub-fleet has been completely annihilated, at least for the time being."

Data streams emerged around Selina's holographic image.

"According to communication intercepts and spy reports, voices of dissent have already appeared within the Feng Qi Xing Alliance. The Supreme Council publicly criticized Vulkan's strategy at the most recent council meeting."

"What do they want?"

"Some want peace negotiations, but they are in the minority. More want to replace Vulkan and seize power for themselves."

Selina pulled up a list.

"The most dangerous among them is the Saladin Family; they control 40% of the Feng Qi Xing Alliance's military production. If Saladin decides to withdraw support, Vulkan's war machine will grind to a halt within three months."

"Incite them. I want the interior of the Feng Qi Xing Alliance to fall into chaos first."

"Instruction recorded."

Yingzhou walked to the window; outside was the night sky of Xiuluo.

The stars were beautiful.

But every star could be a battlefield, a massacre, a death world where Humans and Aliens fight for control.

"Sometimes I wonder,"

Yingzhou said softly.

"If I had done nothing, what would happen to this planet? What would happen to humanity?"

Selina said.

"Your actions have changed the probabilities. Now, the probability of human unification has risen from 3.7% to 41.2%."

"Only 41%?"

"The sea of stars is vast, the enemies are many, and time is short. But 41% is already a miracle."

Just as Yingzhou was about to say something, a voice suddenly rang out in his mind.

【Task "Cornerstone Eternal" completed】

【Xiuluo Holy Star Alliance livelihood index increased by two percentage points.】

【Reward: 3 Random Draw attempts.】

Yingzhou was stunned.

"His Majesty?"

Selina noticed Yingzhou's abnormality.

"Biological readings indicate your neural activity has suddenly intensified. Do you require medical support?"

"No, there is no need."

Yingzhou took a deep breath.

"It's just... I suddenly thought of some things. Selina, I need to be alone for a while. Shut down all surveillance and forbid anyone from entering here until I restore permissions. Have Kailuosi Jin bring men to stand guard outside."

"Instruction confirmed. Security protocol initiated."

Selina's holographic image dissipated.

Yingzhou returned to his seat and sat down.

He closed his eyes.

【3 Random Draw opportunities】

【Use immediately?】

"Yes."

Yingzhou recited silently in his heart.

The interface changed.

【First draw... in progress...】

【Obtained: Primarch infant form, Master of the Hydra, Alpharius, Omegon.】

Another Primarch; he was almost collecting the whole set.

【Perform the second draw?】

"Continue."

This time, Yingzhou was not as nervous. After all, having drawn a Primarch on the first try, whatever he drew next would seem ordinary by comparison.

The wheel stopped.

【Obtained: Kalidusi Assassin summoning authorization.】

An icon appeared on the interface: a humanoid silhouette wearing a tight-fitting combat suit, with a blurred face and various lethal weapons held in its hands.

Kalidusi.

One of the six great temples of the Assassin Temple, specializing in training shapeshifting assassins.

These assassins could alter their appearance, physique, and even biological characteristics, perfectly imitating any target, and then carry out an assassination at the most unexpected moment.

This... its value was immeasurable.

Valken of the Feng Qi Xing Alliance, or those family heads of the pro-war faction... with just one precise assassination, the entire war situation could be reversed.

But Yingzhou hesitated.

Assassination was an effective tactic, but it was also a dangerous double-edged sword.

Once such a precedent was set, the stance of Xiuluosheng would be affected.

However, the shapeshifting aspect could be put to use.

【Perform the third draw?】

"Yes."

【Obtained: Mars-class Battlecruiser construction module deployment authorization ×1】

A Mars-class Battlecruiser; with this, the strength of his space fleet could expand significantly once more.

Yingzhou stood in the center of the room.

【Kalidusi Assassin summoning authorization confirmed】

【Beginning summoning...】

Soon, a Kalidusi Assassin stood before Yingzhou.

She wore the standard tight-fitting combat suit of the Kalidusi, dark gray, with a subtle scale-like texture on the surface.

"What is your name?"

"Kalidusi assassins have no names, only designations. I am Y-7."

Yingzhou stared at the Kalidusi Assassin Y-7 before him and spoke slowly.

"Y-7, now, can you transform into a Fengqi Military officer I recently captured?"

"A specific sample is required. Biological characteristics, memory patterns, behavioral habits; the more complete, the better."

Yingzhou walked to the Control Console at the edge of the room and pressed a hidden communication button.

"Kailuosi Jin."

"My Lord."

Kailuosi Jin's voice came from the speaker almost immediately.

"I need a 'sample'. A Feng Qi Xing Alliance officer, with a rank no lower than Major, preferably one with close ties to the Supreme Council of Fengqi. Still alive."

A brief Silence.

"My Lord, how many are needed?"

"One is enough. Choose the most suitable one, with a distinct personality and identifiable habits and traits."

"Understood. Does the subject need to be 'processed' in advance?"

"No. Keep him conscious and intact."

"Delivered within ten minutes."

The communication ended.