Chapter 915: Attacking Sanpimu Star (1)

Hearing Yingxin's words, Mortarion raised an eyebrow and asked.

"Military application value?"

"Of course! It can imitate any material. If you need to infiltrate somewhere, Little Moss can help with the disguise! I've tested it! Of course, Brother Ferrus and Brother Perturabo helped a lot too... Eh? It seems I shouldn't have given them away, you must help me keep it a secret!"

Lion and Mortarion exchanged a glance; with Ferrus and Perturabo involved, the little sister's "gift" didn't look so much like a child's prank.

"Tell us more details, little cutie."

Lion said, his tone becoming serious.

"No problem!"

For the next half hour, Yingxin explained her gift in detail.

The moss is a genetically engineered organism capable of adapting to environments extremely quickly.

Under proper control, it can become a camouflage tool, and can even mimic certain energy fluctuations to fool sensors.

"Only one problem," Yingxin said at the end, "Little Moss really likes music. Especially lullabies. If it starts to disobey, just sing to it! The higher the pitch, the quieter it gets."

After the communication ended, Lion and Mortarion pondered the power Yingxin might have inadvertently provided them.

"Infiltration squad," Mortarion said, "using this 'Little Moss' for camouflage can bypass enemy sensors."

Lion nodded: "Much more practical than the talking sword she sent last time."

"That sword is still in your room complaining non-stop, isn't it?"

Lion shrugged and replied.

"I locked it in a soundproof box. Vulkan sometimes spoils the little one too much. The little one's intentions are good, but sometimes she's too creative."

The alarm for the fleet to enter final warp preparation sounded.

Lion and Mortarion returned to their command positions, all warmth temporarily put away.

"All ships, report status."

Mortarion ordered, his voice spreading throughout the entire fleet.

A series of confirmation reports came in.

Fifty warships, including capital ships, frigates, and special operations vessels, were all ready.

Lion continued.

"Remember our goal: Sanpimu Star is a military fortress of the Feng Qi Xing Alliance. Take it, and we open the door for the Xiuluo Holy Star Alliance to the Feng Qi Xing Alliance. More importantly, we fight for all Humans, to liberate those worlds oppressed by the Feng Qi Xing Alliance."

Mortarion added.

"Expect some resistance. Do not underestimate them. Execute the plan, stay flexible, for the glory of the Xiuluo Holy Star Alliance!"

"For the Emperor! For glory!"

The fleet officers and soldiers responded in unison.

Lion turned to the navigator and ordered.

"Begin the final warp countdown."

"Warp countdown: ten, nine, eight..."

Lion and Mortarion stood before the observation window, watching the void ahead.

"... three, two, one. Warp initiated."

The fleet simultaneously vanished from normal space, entering the strange realm of non-space.

Several hours later, the fleet reappeared in normal space, exactly at the predetermined coordinate point.

Ahead, Sanpimu Star hung in the darkness, surrounded by layers of defense platforms and orbital facilities.

"All ships, report status."

Mortarion ordered immediately.

Each ship reported in succession; no losses, all systems normal.

Lion observed the scan results.

"The defenses are even stronger than the intelligence indicated. Look at those newly added orbital platforms."

Mortarion nodded: "The Fengqi have not been idle. Initiate a full scan, looking for weaknesses and patterns."

The fleet maintained a safe distance and began collecting data.

Lion and Mortarion studied the real-time information and adjusted the attack plan.

"The little one's 'gift' might be more useful than we imagined, look at this."

Lion pointed to an energy reading pattern and continued.

"The defense network has a periodic fluctuation. There is a brief recalibration window every 47 minutes."

"A small window, but enough for the Airborne Troops. Especially if we have the help of that moss."

The two were of one mind; Mortarion would launch a feint during the recalibration window to draw attention, while Lion would lead a Dark Angels company to use the moss's camouflage ability to infiltrate the surface.

As preparations were underway, Lion suddenly said.

"Remember what the little one said when she first saw the star map?"

"She said the stars were too beautiful. Asked why we didn't just pick the stars down for her to play with. Jaghatai even seriously thought about this question."

"He spoils her without limits."

"We are all the same. Who can refuse her? Remember how she convinced us to attend that ridiculous tea party? Even making our guards wear tutus?"

Mortarion revealed a visible smile.

"Your guard captain has never fully respected you since then."

"As if your guard captain is any better. The 'Fairy Godmother' he played was too realistic; now the soldiers still call him that in private."

After the preparations were completed, Lion and Mortarion each led a force.

Mortarion was responsible for commanding the feint of the main fleet, while Lion personally took charge of the infiltration operation.

Lion looked at Mortarion and patted his shoulder armor.

"Be careful, brother. Do not underestimate the defenses of the Fengqi."

"You too. Don't let those orbital platforms lock onto you for too long."

As the start time for the operation approached, the fleet moved into combat positions.

Mortarion stood on the Bridge, taking one last look at the image of Sanpimu Star.

Then he turned to the entire army, his voice spreading through the communication network to every ship.

"Today, we do not fight for conquest, but for liberation. For all the worlds oppressed by the Feng Qi Xing Alliance, for the ideals of the Xiuluo Holy Star Alliance, and for the future of Humanity. No matter what happens, remember why we fight."

"For the Emperor! For Humanity!"

Lion also heard these words inside his Drop Pod and said to the Space Marines of the Dark Angels Third Company following him.

"Prepare for action. For the Xiuluo Holy Star Alliance."

"For the Emperor!"

The fleet began to move, advancing toward the defensive perimeter of Sanpimu Star.