Chapter 1488: Dispatching the Adeptus Astartes

Keleisen's smile did not change as he nodded slightly and said.

I understand; I wish your nation a swift return to stability.

Watake of the Yinsan Alliance also spoke up.

The Yinsan Alliance has some experience in rapid deployment and logistical transport; if His Majesty needs to supplement transport forces, we can provide assistance.

Kesi continued to shake his head.

Regarding transport, the Kroke Imperium's own logistics system is still sufficient; I appreciate the good intentions of Representative Watake.

The representatives of those factions on the inner side looked at each other; originally, they had wanted to support the Kroke Imperium just like the Xiuluo Holy Star Alliance, to get a piece of the pie.

But seeing the firmness of Kesi's two subsequent refusals, they shut their mouths again.

Chanaisaikong watched the entire process of Kesi refusing the Ash Star Alliance and the Yinsan Alliance, his amber eyes narrowing slightly.

Kesi picked up the cup in front of him and spoke again.

As for what comes next, the Kroke military will handle it. After the Xiuluo Holy Star Alliance's support fleet arrives, it will act in coordination with the Imperial military. Specific command authority and the division of operational zones will have docking procedures initiated later.

Keleisen of the Ash Star Alliance turned his head and said to his companion.

With the Xiuluo Holy Star Alliance's fleet, that gate on the southwest side of the Kroke Imperium can be considered completely open to them from now on.

On the Yinsan Alliance side, the young Diplomat leaned toward Watake and asked in a low voice: They refused us; once the Xiuluo Holy Star Alliance's fleet enters, the bond between the Kroke Imperium and the Xiuluo Holy Star Alliance will be even deeper.

Watake did not turn his head.

Kesi chose his stance from the very beginning; look at how he agreed to the Xiuluo Holy Star Alliance sending troops this morning without a second of hesitation. He was quite blunt when refusing us, though—a direct refusal.

Then what do we do now...

Now we wait to see when the Xiuluo Holy Star Alliance's fleet arrives. Once this rebellion within the Kroke Imperium is quelled, the Kroke Imperium will no longer be the Kroke Imperium of the past.

Soon, the people in the side hall began to disperse.

In less than ten minutes, only a few ministers and attendants of the Kroke Imperium remained in the side hall.

Lu Zhenda walked at the very back, tilting his head to ask Gewanuosai behind him in a low voice.

Is the ship arranged?

Gewanuosai's voice came from behind and to the side.

The Lamenters squad has already gone back a step ahead to check the ship's surrounding environment, and the communication system is also kept in an open state. The captain is waiting on the ship and can establish remote communication at any time.

Let's go, return to report the situation here to the Emperor.

That Mars-class Battlecruiser was resting quietly at the spaceport's berth; the gangway had already been lowered, and the Lamenters squad stood in two rows on either side of the gangway. That Sergeant stood at the top of the gangway, and seeing Lu Zhenda walk over, he stood at attention and reported.

Sir, the ship's perimeter check is complete, no abnormalities. The Communication Room is ready, and the encrypted link has been connected to the communication hub of Xiuluo Holy Star.

"Mm, thank you for your hard work."

Lu Zhenda nodded, walked quickly up the gangway, and entered the hatch.

Passing through two hatches, he arrived at the ship's Communication Room.

A Communications Officer sat before the Control Console; seeing Lu Zhenda enter, he immediately stood up and pointed to the screen.

Sir, the communication link with Xiuluo Holy Star has been connected. His Majesty the Emperor's schedule shows he is currently in a free period and a call can be initiated at any time.

Lu Zhenda walked to the Control Console, sat down, and said to the Communications Officer.

"Initiate communication."

The Communications Officer pressed a few keys, and after a few minutes, Yingzhou's figure appeared.

Yingzhou was also sitting in a ship cabin at this time; seeing it was Lu Zhenda, he smiled and said.

Lao Lu, your signal is good over there. Is there progress on the Kroke Imperium matter?

Lu Zhenda nodded and replied.

The coronation ceremony is finished, but some situations arose. Kesi just ascended the throne yesterday, and today someone within the Imperium rebelled. After Duke Kusa and those three old nobles were locked in the dungeon, their descendants gathered forces in their respective territories and have already issued a notice demanding their release. Currently, the reported rebellion zones cover six star sectors, and there may be more later.

Yingzhou's mouth turned up after listening.

Nobles from six star sectors rising in arms? Civil war on the second day of the coronation? This Kesi's trouble is bigger than I thought.

Lu Zhenda nodded and said.

It's bigger than expected, but it's also just right. Kesi accepted the Xiuluo Holy Star Alliance's troop support in front of all the envoys, and the Ash Star Alliance and Yinsan Alliance also wanted to get involved but were blocked by him. Now the gate on the southwest side of the Kroke Imperium has opened to us.

Yingzhou folded his hands in front of his abdomen and looked at Lu Zhenda as he said.

You mean, after the fleet goes over, it won't just be helping them quell the rebellion, but we can also take down the garrison rights?

Kesi has no choice now; the bit of Central Army he has in his hands has to deal with the noble armed forces of six star sectors simultaneously, and his forces will be spread very thin.

As long as our fleet moves fast enough after arriving and first quells those rebel star sectors near the southwest direction, the subsequent garrison tasks can logically remain in our hands.

Yingzhou nodded in agreement.

Lao Lu, this proposal of yours is excellent. I will send a legion and a fleet over when the time comes.

Lu Zhenda said: I will keep an eye on the specific coordination process here; as soon as the fleet arrives, we will immediately intervene in the rebellion-quelling operation.

"Good, I leave it to you."

Subsequently, the communication was cut off.

Lu Zhenda stood up from the chair and turned to walk out of the Communication Room.

Gewanuosai stood outside the door; seeing him come out, he stepped aside to clear the path.

On the ship returning to Xiuluo Holy Star, after Yingzhou hung up the communication with Lu Zhenda, he spoke.

Selina.

Selina's figure emerged from the mobile device Yingzhou carried with him.

Your Majesty, what are your instructions?

Connect the communication line to Guilliman; he is still on Xiuluo Holy Star, right?

The light patterns of Selina's data flow flickered rapidly around her.

Primarch Guilliman is currently still within the Primarch Residential Area on Xiuluo Holy Star and has not left.

Connect the communication to Guilliman.

Very quickly, Guilliman's holographic projection appeared.

On the desk in front of him were spread several paper documents and a Data Pad with a glowing screen; he was clearly handling official business.

Seeing Yingzhou on the screen, Guilliman put down the pen in his hand and sat up straight.

Father, you summoned me.

Yingzhou did not beat around the bush and spoke directly.

Send a few fleets of Ultramarines to the Luoke Imperium. Lao Lu is over there and just sent back word that a rebellion has broken out within the Luoke Imperium, and Kesi has agreed to let us send troops to support. After the fleet arrives, coordinate with the Luoke Imperium's military to suppress the rebellion.

Guilliman put down the pen in his hand and clasped his hands together on the desktop.

The Luoke Imperium? That empire that just finished its change of imperial power? Kesi only just ascended the throne, right?

Yingzhou nodded and said.

Someone raised an army on the second day of his ascension; nobles from six star sectors are gathering forces, and Kesi does not have enough men at his disposal. Lao Lu has already negotiated the garrison rights. After the fleet goes over, it will be to suppress the rebellion on the surface, but in reality, it is to block that gate on the southwest side and remain within the Luoke Imperium. Furthermore, it is to prepare for the subsequent absorption of the strength of the Protoss Federation.