Chapter 266

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Protagonist:

Lin En

Lena

But one thing is certain: this Keli Feng is definitely not a normal person; otherwise, it simply cannot be explained.

A young man who has been in office for barely half a year — how could he possibly have accomplished so many earth-shattering feats?

Winning three decisive battles that determined a planet's fate within half a year, while still handling administrative affairs in perfect order.

Besides the Emperor's Divine Chosen, what else could explain all this?

Lin En watched the changes in Dominic's expression and felt a wave of relief in his heart.

He knew these records had taken effect.

Although Dominic was arrogant, he should be a true soldier.

A soldier, naturally, admires true powerhouses and heroes.

Sure enough, after a long silence, Dominic spoke.

His tone had lost the previous coldness and hardness, softening considerably.

"Governor Kerry·Feng, I will send people to verify these records you provided."

Dominic looked at Lin En and said seriously.

"You should know, the Empire's Tithe system is sacred and inviolable."

"The Tithe standard has never changed based on a planet's current condition."

"Even if Brevis truly suffered a Xenos invasion, tax reduction or exemption requires layer upon layer of approval from the Ministry, and would only take effect starting next year."

"However..." Dominic shifted his tone and continued.

"I will immediately dispatch people to Dolido and Kal II to verify the situation."

"If your records are true, and Brevis's plight is indeed this dire"

"Then I can, at my discretion, grant a grace period for the tax payment."

This was already the maximum concession Dominic could make.

As an Imperial Tax Collector, his duty was to collect the Tithe.

He could not simply exempt Brevis from its taxes just because of Lin En's political achievements.

Being able to grant a time extension was already an act of grace beyond the law.

But Lin En still shook his head.

He stood up, looked at Dominic, and said with determined eyes:

"Lord Dominic, even if you give me another half year, I still cannot scrape together that much grain."

"I just said, Brevis's grain can only barely maintain the population's survival."

"Moreover, Brevis's grain output was never comparable to Dolido's to begin with."

"If Lord truly wishes to see Brevis's people suffer, ten billion people dead from an oppressive tax, then so be it."

Lin En's meaning was explicit: the items on the list, I can hand over.

But after handing them over, whatever Brevis becomes, I am not responsible.

When the time comes, Green Skins attack again, Chaos invades again, what the Empire loses will be the gateway to the entire Calixis Star System.

Finished speaking, Lin En bowed slightly, performing a salute:

"Lord Dominic, I still have many matters to handle, so I will take my leave first."

"You may investigate slowly; if there are any questions, you can contact the Governor's Mansion at any time."

Afterward, he turned and walked toward the doorway.

The Wen Tu Li Ya guards in the room immediately raised their Bomb Guns, aiming at Lin En.

They looked at Dominic, awaiting his command.

With one word from Dominic, they would instantly turn Lin En into a sieve.

But Dominic merely waved his hand.

That was the signal to let him go.

The guards looked at each other in bewilderment, but still lowered their weapons, clearing a path for Lin En.

Lin En did not look back, striding straight out of the reception room.

The heavy alloy door slowly closed behind him.

Not until Lin En's figure had completely vanished did that Zeta-grade psyker guard speak, a clear female voice saying: "He did not lie."

"I can sense his emotions were calm, without any fluctuation of falsehood."

"And on him, there is a thick scent of blood, the aura only someone who has survived countless life-and-death battles possesses."

Dominic nodded, walked to the window, and gazed at the busy scene in the starport outside.

The corner of his mouth curled into an appreciative smile.

"Interesting, truly too interesting."

"The Emperor's Divine Chosen, Green Skin killer, unyielding Governor..."

Seeing Dominic talking to himself, the other guards also found what had just happened hard to believe.

It was still the first time they had seen a Governor dare speak to Lord Dominic like this.

Also the first one able to end a talk with Lord in such a short time and leave unscathed.

Previously, when they went to other planets to collect the Tithe, those Governors would either cry and beg Dominic.

Or they would pay lip service while dragging their feet with the Adult, even daring to bluster and threaten him.

Never had anyone been like this Keli Feng — neither servile nor arrogant, logical and well-founded, and in the end even daring to directly leave harsh words and walk away.

This kind of backbone was mostly not feigned.

Just as Dominic was deep in thought, Ralph, who had been standing silently in the Corner, suddenly moved.

She raised her hand wearing a Black Power Armor glove and made a few concise and precise Gestures at Dominic.

Silent Sisters, at their initiation ceremony, all swear a sacred "Silent Oath", never to speak again for life.

All their communication with the External World relies on a set of Sign Language that only internal personnel and a few long-term Cooperators can understand.

Dominic's attention was immediately drawn over.

He and Ralph had already been partners for a full five years.

In these five years, they had traveled together to dozens of Planets in the Menglong Star Domain, and collected the Tithe countless times together.

They had also fought against Chaos cultists and Xenos invasions together.

As a Noble of quite high caliber, he could already understand those concise and efficient Sign Language.

This End Hunter who had lived nearly one hundred twenty years, having seen the world's Darkness and ugliness, would never lightly express emotion.

Once she opened her mouth (used Sign Language), it inevitably meant she had Discovered something extremely important, extremely hidden.

"You few, go out first." Dominic said to that Zeta-grade Psyker Escort and the Escorts at the Doorway.

"Yes, Adult."

The two Respectfully saluted, Turned Around and walked out of the reception Room, conveniently closing the Door behind them.

Only Dominic and Ralph, two people, remained in the Room.

Dominic Turned Around, seriously looking at Ralph, waiting for her continuation.

Ralph's Fingers danced again, movements clean and sharp, without the slightest excess.

【That Governor, is strange.】

"Strange?" Dominic furrowed his Eyebrow.

"Where is it strange? Is he lying?"

Ralph Shook Head, continued signing:

【Should not be lying, but the Breath on him, is very chaotic.】

"Very chaotic?" Dominic was even more puzzled.

As natural "Untouchables", Silent Sisters' Perception of Psyker Aura is sharper than most Spirit Energy Users.

They also carry certain Holy Relics on their bodies, which can amplify this Perception, able to Capture the weakest, most concealed Psyker Fluctuation.

Ralph saying that Governor's Breath is very chaotic, is absolutely not groundless.

Ralph's Fingers Paused for a moment, as if organizing language, then continued to "speak":

【There are two completely different Psyker Auras on him.】

【One, Ice Cold, Hunger, carrying a strong Devouring desire.】

【Very unfamiliar, but has some similarity to the Tyranid Psyker Fluctuation I have seen.】

"Tyranids?!" Dominic's Pupil suddenly contracted, some sudden realization dawning.