Chapter 1403: Gone?

Hearing the footsteps of those Aliens moving toward the hatch.

Fulgrim let out a sigh of relief; Yingxin was behind him, not daring to even breathe loudly.

Leman Russ leaned against a shelf, staring at the doorway.

Leman Russ whispered.

"Fulgrim, let's go quickly."

Fulgrim nodded.

He gently pulled the door open and poked his head out to look at the corridor.

No movement.

The three of them walked out of the Storage Room and moved toward the hatch.

Just as they reached the corner, chaotic footsteps, voices, and the sound of moving objects came through.

Fulgrim retreated back around the corner.

Outside the hatch, over a dozen diplomats from the Daikong Star Alliance were boarding the ship.

They were carrying luggage, holding Data Pads, and some were lifting crates.

"Quick, quick, everyone get on, preparing for takeoff."

Fulgrim pulled Yingxin and Leman Russ back into the depths of the corridor.

They had to find a place to hide and could not be discovered; otherwise, Father would certainly have a massive headache over the three of them.

The Storage Room was too small; the three of them were crammed inside, and they would be discovered the moment someone opened the door.

"Fulgrim, over there."

Leman Russ pointed toward the end of the corridor.

There was a door there with a sign on it that read "Equipment Room."

Fulgrim pushed the door open; inside were piles of various maintenance tools and spare parts, and the space was larger than the Storage Room.

The three of them squeezed in and closed the door.

Yingxin crouched in the corner, hugging her knees.

Her eyes were shining in the darkness.

Leman Russ said in a low voice.

"What are you excited about?"

Yingxin whispered.

"It's so thrilling!!"

Leman Russ covered his face.

The engines started.

The hull vibrated slightly.

The starry sky outside the porthole began to move.

The ship detached from the Spaceport and slowly ascended.

Fulgrim closed his eyes.

Well, that was that; they had really flown away.

He had been forced to take his younger sister onto a Daikong Star Alliance transport ship and was currently leaving the Xiuluo Holy Star.

How would Father view him?

Yingxin suddenly said.

"Brother Fulgrim, are we stowaways?"

Fulgrim said helplessly.

"Not stowaways, well... you could say..."

Yingxin said.

"Explorers."

Leman Russ covered his face again.

The ship accelerated.

Fulgrim only hoped Father would not be too furious.

Yingxin leaned against Fulgrim and yawned.

"Brother Fulgrim, I'm sleepy."

Fulgrim said.

"Sleep."

Yingxin closed her eyes.

Her breathing gradually steadied, and she fell asleep.

There was a smile on the corners of her mouth.

Leman Russ said in a low voice.

"What do we do?"

Fulgrim said.

"This ship is a diplomatic mission transport for the Daikong Star Alliance; its destination should be the Capital Star of the Daikong Star Alliance. Once we arrive there, we will find a way to contact Father."

Leman Russ said.

"The Daikong Star Alliance, that is the nation of the Aliens; with the two of us taking our little sister, how are we supposed to contact Father on their turf?"

Fulgrim said.

"There must be a way."

Six hours later.

Xiuluo Holy Star, Yingzhou's study.

Yingzhou sat before the desk, with the declaration of war drafted by Guilliman spread out in front of him.

He signed it.

Tomorrow morning, this declaration will spread throughout the Bode Star System.

The Communication Device rang; it was a private line.

Yingzhou pressed the answer button.

The holographic screen lit up, and Huang Xi's face appeared on the display.

Her eyes were red, her hair was somewhat disheveled, and her voice was hurried.

"Xiaozhou, is Xiaoxiner with you?"

Yingzhou put down his pen.

"She isn't. What happened to her?"

Huang Xi's voice was trembling.

"I couldn't find her when I got home. I thought she was playing with her brothers, so I came over to look. I asked several people, and they all said they hadn't seen her. Fulgrim and Leman Russ are also missing. I asked the guards, and they said they hadn't seen these three children since the celebration ended."

Yingzhou's brows furrowed.

He pressed another button on the desk.

"Selina, pull up all surveillance from the Central City. Find Yingxin, Fulgrim, and Leman Russ. From the end of the celebration until now."

Selina's holographic projection emerged.

"Understood."

Huang Xi's voice carried a sobbing tone.

"Yingzhou, could something have happened to them?"

Yingzhou said.

"No, Fulgrim and Leman Russ have physical capabilities far exceeding ordinary people; common crises cannot harm them."

Huang Xi said.

"But they have Xiaoxiner with them, and Xiaoxiner is only eleven years old."

Yingzhou said.

"Sister-in-law, she is more sensible than you imagine. Don't worry yet; wait for Selina to find their whereabouts."

Huang Xi bit her lip.

"You must find her."

"I promise you. Rest assured, it will be fine."

The communication cut off.

Selina's data stream pulsed rapidly.

"Your Majesty, the Central City surveillance has been retrieved. After the celebration ended, the three young masters, Yingxin, Fulgrim, and Leman Russ, left from the East Gate of the Primarch Residential Area, and their final direction was toward the Spaceport.

Spaceport surveillance shows that the three entered the No. 3 berth area of the Spaceport at 9:17 PM. The No. 3 berth area is a berth exclusively for foreign guests."

Yingzhou's fingers tapped lightly on the desktop.

"Which berth did they enter?"

Selina said.

"The No. 3 berth area has multiple surveillance blind spots. The last frame shows them walking toward the berth direction of the Daikong Star Alliance diplomatic mission transport ship. That transport ship departed the port five hours ago."

Yingzhou closed his eyes.

Daikong Star Alliance; the three children got on an Alien ship.

"The Daikong Star Alliance transport ship, where is its route destination?"

Selina said.

"Daikon Star Alliance Capital Star."

"Selina, contact Kewake, the Diplomatic Commissioner of the Daikong Star Alliance. Tell him the Emperor of the Xiuluo Holy Star Alliance wants to speak with him, now."

"Yes."

The communication request was sent.

The waiting time was very long.

Huang Xi's face still appeared in his mind.

That was his sister-in-law, his elder brother's wife.

After his elder brother sacrificed himself, she placed all her hopes on her daughter.

If something happened to Yingxin, he would not know how to face her.

The communication connected.

Kewake's holographic projection appeared in the center of the study.

"Your Majesty the Emperor, the Daikong Star Alliance has signed a Non-Aggression Treaty with the Xiuluo Holy Star Alliance. We did not participate in the kidnapping incident. The matter of the Sargon Free Territory has nothing to do with us."

Yingzhou turned to look at him.

"I know. I am looking for you, not for that matter."

Kewake breathed a sigh of relief.

"Your Majesty, please speak."

Yingzhou said.

"When will your diplomatic delegation arrive at the Daikon Star Alliance Capital Star?"

Kewake calculated quickly.

"Based on travel time, in about 60 standard hours."

"I will contact you again in 60 standard hours."

The communication cut off.

At this moment, Huang Xi's communication came through.

"Xiaozhou, have you found her?"

Her voice was still as urgent as ever.

Yingzhou said.

"Found her, but it might take a few days before I can return."

Huang Xi's tears fell.

"What is going on? Where did she go? Why will it take a few days to return?"

After pondering for a few seconds, Yingzhou decided to tell a small lie first.

"I had Fulgrim and Leman Russ take the little one for a tour of some nearby planets, so it will take a bit longer. And she cannot send video communications back either."

"As long as she is fine, I am relieved. Remember to make sure she eats well."

"I will."

Huang Xi's communication cut off.

"Selina, contact the Kalidusi assassins in the Daikon Star Alliance. Have them investigate the situation of Yingxin and the two primarchs after the diplomatic mission fleet returns."

"Understood."