Chapter 272

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Protagonist:

Lin En

Lena

Dominic set down the last investigation report in his hand and let out a yawn.

Sunlight from outside the window passed through the heavy bulletproof glass, dancing on his flame-red hair, yet it could not dispel the boredom lingering between his brows.

He had long grown tired of the nobles' curses, and the commoners' praise was exactly as expected.

Keli Feng was indeed a rare good Governor, but that could not change the fact that the Tithe must be paid.

Nor could it dispel the vexation accumulated in his heart over half a year of Warp travel.

But just now, his finger brushed the edge of the data slate, and his gaze fell on an attachment marked "Folk Rumors."

It was collected by investigators in the Bottom City — the most bizarre legend about Keli Feng.

Frost Dragon.

Dominic's eyes flickered slightly; he was intrigued.

During the investigation of Keli Feng, the Frost Dragon was almost unavoidable — both the army and the Wildmen would mention this creature.

Legend held it was an ancient creature born in the Ice Plains Deep, possessing the power to control ice and snow, the guardian of Brevis Planet.

Only those truly chosen by the planet could earn its recognition.

Originally he thought this was merely a myth to amuse children.

But the investigation attachment stated clearly: when Keli Feng first took office, everyone believed he was also a useless Governor.

The turning point came at a meeting — Keli Feng, disregarding the Noble Council's interests and face, formed the Vanguard Army.

On his first campaign, heading to the Brevis Forbidden Wall Frontline to resist the Green Skins.

He became separated from the Main Force and was ambushed by Wildmen Radical Faction bribed by nobles.

A Million Wildmen Cavalry mobilized, marching to encircle and kill Keli Feng.

Just as his life hung by a thread, an azure giant dragon descended from the sky.

It blocked the Million Cavalry, and in a fit of rage, the Million Wildmen Cavalry were instantly turned into ice sculptures.

"Annihilating a Million Wildmen Cavalry single-handedly......" Dominic murmured softly, fingers lightly stroking his chin.

He had seen the might of Space Marines, and witnessed the Great Power of Titan God Machines, but a legendary dragon could achieve this?

More importantly, this rumor spread extremely widely on Brevis — from Bottom City Scavengers to Middle City workers, even many Upper City Nobles believed it devoutly.

They all said the Frost Dragon's recognition was Brevis's recognition.

The reason Keli Feng could turn the tide in half a year was because he was the Chosen One selected by the Frost Dragon.

Relying on this legend, he was able to smoothly subdue the unruly Brevis Wildmen.

"Interesting." Dominic's eyes lit up.

His grandfather was the Dean of the Star District Loyal Heir Academy, obsessed all his life with ancient legends and historical ruins of various planets.

When he was young, his grandfather loved telling him rumors of alien creatures on other worlds.

Influenced by his grandfather from childhood, he too grew interested in these mythic creatures of historical significance.

His private collection room was filled with legendary creature specimens gathered from various planets.

Amagidon's Desert Beetle, Katach Demon juveniles, even a small piece of Tyranid Carapace.

If Brevis truly possessed a unique mythic creature like the Frost Dragon, it would undoubtedly be the most dazzling piece in his collecting career.

Moreover, he was indeed bored out of his mind right now.

Fleet repairs would take at least several more months to complete; the Tithe matter could be temporarily shelved.

Rather than moldering in the Guest Hall, better to go try his luck on the Ice Plains.

"Someone." Dominic called toward the door outside.

"Adult." The Bodyguard Captain entered immediately.

"Prepare, we're going to the Ice Plains." Dominic stood, stretched his limbs, eyes full of excitement.

"I'm going to find that so-called Frost Dragon."

The Bodyguard Captain's face changed instantly.

"Adult, the Ice Plains are too dangerous! There are not only Green Skins there, but also ferocious Beasts and harsh weather."

"And we're unfamiliar with the terrain; what if......"

"No what-ifs." Dominic cut him off, tone brooking no refusal.

"I'm not going on a picnic."

"Relay my Command: have the Priests get me a Poison Blade Super Heavy Tank as a runabout, and have the Third Lightning Fighter Squadron patrol on alert above the Ice Plains."

"Also bring a Squad of Silent Sisters, and my Personal Guard Squadron."

The Bodyguard Captain opened his mouth, wanting to say more, but seeing Dominic's determined gaze, he ultimately swallowed the words back.

"Yes, Adult."

Half an hour later, a Hunting Squad that appeared streamlined but was actually luxurious to the extreme departed from the Starport, flying toward the Brevis Icefield.

A Poison Blade Super Heavy Tank painted in dark gold and wine-red livery crushed deep ruts across the Ice Plains.

Ahead of the tank, Dominic rode a six-legged red alien mount.

It was a creature Dominic found on a planet with staggering gravity — not only did it adapt to all harsh Environments, its speed was extraordinarily fast.

He himself wore a suit of lightweight Exquisite Power Armor, carried a Wen Tu Li Ya specialty Laser Rifle, his Red Cloak strikingly vivid against the snow.

Behind him, twelve Veturia Elite Guards rode high-powered motorcycles, fanning out in a wedge formation as they vigilantly scanned the surroundings.

Every guard's power armor and the weapons in their hands were top-tier models.

Farther off in the sky, twelve Lightning Heavy Fighters screamed past, leaving white tail traces that brought the entire area's airspace under surveillance.

Silent Sister Ralph rode a motorcycle, following at Dominic's side.

She wore a full suit of pure black "Warden Armor"; the faceplate concealed her features, leaving only a pair of cold gray eye pupils exposed, vigilantly perceiving everything around her.

Ralph sighed helplessly in her heart.

She had been following Dominic for five years already.

Outsiders all thought she was here to assist him in collecting the Spirit Energy Tithe.

But only she herself knew her true mission was to protect Dominic.

Dominic Wenturia was not only the legitimate son of a Duke of the Veturia Clan, but also a Key Training Object personally designated by the Terran High Lord.

He was extraordinarily gifted, becoming an Imperial Navy Major General at a young age and achieving remarkable exploits in battles fighting against Chaos and Xenos.

Precisely because of this, he had become a thorn in the eye of certain Chaos Forces.

The Star Tongue Court dispatched her to prevent him from being corrupted by Chaos and to ensure his safety.

But this Young Master was truly too much trouble.

Cooped up on Warp Travel for half a year, the moment he touched ground he couldn't stay put.

The Tithe matter wasn't even resolved yet, and he was already thinking of going to the Ice Plains to find some Mythic creature.

Yet she couldn't really say anything.

All she could do was follow at his side, ensuring his safety.

"Ralph, do you think there really are Dragons in this world?"

Dominic turned his head, looking at the Silent Sister beside him, and asked with an excited tone.

Ralph did not speak, merely shaking her head slightly.

She raised her hand, making a sign language gesture: 【Careful, the Ice Plains are very dangerous.】

"Don't worry." Dominic smiled, patting the power axe at his waist.

"With you here, and this many elite guards, and I'm not that stupid either."

Ralph watched his excited appearance, said nothing further, only perceiving the surrounding psyker fluctuations even more vigilantly.

She could feel that in the depths of this Ice Plains, an extremely faint, extremely cold aura was concealed.

That aura was strange — neither the corruption of Chaos, nor the wildness of Green Skins, much less human psyker energy.

It was just like this Ice Plains itself: ancient, cold, silent.

Could it be... there really are Dragons?