Chapter 282

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Protagonist:

Lin En

Lena

Having finished speaking, Dominic turned and walked toward the side door of the bridge.

Ralph still wore that same black Warden Armor, his faceplate concealing his features, like a silent shadow trailing tightly behind Dominic.

Passing through a corridor carpeted in red, they arrived at Dominic's private dining hall.

The dining hall's opulence once again refreshed Lin En's understanding.

A massive crystal chandelier hung from the ceiling, composed of hundreds of perfectly cut diamonds.

The radiance it emitted reflected off the black-curtain-like ceiling, brilliant as a star sea.

The floor was laid with precious sable carpet from who-knew-where, so soft underfoot it felt like clouds.

Golden reliefs were inlaid on the walls, depicting the heroic deeds of the Veturia ancestors.

A pure silver dining table fully ten meters long stood in the center of the hall.

The table was covered with pristine white linen, set with exquisite silver cutlery and crystal wine cups.

Every piece of cutlery bore the Veturia family coat of arms, its edges studded with tiny diamonds.

Yet this supremely lavish dining hall was usually used by Dominic alone.

Along the long dining table, only a single seat — Dominic's — was placed.

Ralph simply stood quietly in the corner of the dining hall, like an emotionless statue.

Lin En took in the scene before him, unable to suppress a surge of emotion.

He had once seen the dining halls used by Gus and Isud aboard the Xian Ge Hao.

At the time he had thought them already luxurious enough.

But compared to the James Tong's dining hall, they were practically slums.

Yet he felt no envy.

Because he knew that behind such luxury lay endless shackles and loneliness.

Imperial nobles, from the moment of birth, have their lives already planned out.

Some nobles even spend over a dozen hours each day listening to the glory of their ancestors, reciting the State Religion's scriptures, learning all manner of red tape.

They have no hobbies of their own, cannot have thoughts of their own, cannot even marry the ones they love.

Their entire lives are lived for the glory of the clan and the interests of the Empire.

Many nobles can only sleep one or two hours a day.

The remaining time is entirely filled with meaningless rituals and lessons.

Truly achieving a focus on nothing but "ceremonial sense."

In a certain sense, they live more miserably than the commoners of the Bottom City.

Commoners merely suffer in body, while nobles are imprisoned for life in spirit.

So once an opportunity to go to the battlefield arises, to escape this suffocating existence, many nobles become extraordinarily eager.

Watching Dominic's back, Lin En roughly understood the cause of it all.

This young Veturia noble's bellicosity was likely not merely due to reverence for martial force.

More than that, he wanted to find his own freedom on the battlefield — freedom from the clan.

"Sit." Dominic gestured to the seat opposite him at the table.

"Thank you." Lin En sat down.

Before long, maids entered bearing exquisite dishes.

Plump lamb chops roasted golden, drizzled with rich black pepper sauce; deep-sea lobster, dipped in crystalline caviar.

Also precious fruits from Garden Worlds and vintage wine.

Every dish was prepared with consummate skill, perfect in color, aroma, and taste.

This was the most sumptuous meal Lin En had eaten since transmigrating to the Warhammer Universe.

"Have a taste." Dominic picked up his knife and fork, cut a piece of lamb chop, and put it in his mouth.

"This is the Veturia specialty Leika Sheep, tender meat, famous across the entire galaxy."

Lin En also picked up his knife and fork, cutting a piece of lamb chop.

The mutton melted in the mouth, carrying a faint milky fragrance — truly living up to its reputation.

"The flavor is very good." Lin En nodded, praising sincerely.

At the same time calculating whether he could pack some to take away — Lena hasn't eaten anything this delicious before, right.

Dominic smiled and said nothing.

The two ate in silence for a while, until Dominic set down his cutlery, wiped his mouth, and spoke:

"Governor Kerry, how much do you know about the Green Skins of Dolido?"

Finally getting to the main topic.

Lin En also set down his cutlery, straightened up, and said seriously:

"I've had quite a few dealings with the Green Skins of Dolido, but indeed haven't yet crossed hands with the biggest BOSS."

"Their Tribal Chief, Big Stomach Liang Ge Na, is the most powerful Green-skinned Warlord in the Calixis Star System."

"It's said he can increase his strength by devouring other warbosses; his power is unfathomable."

This was the information Yaduoduo had gathered after returning to Dolido.

Those Green Skin Big Bosses who had been defeated by Lianggenna — almost not a single one left a whole corpse.

Those Grots all said that Big Boss Liang Ge Nao possessed the ability to enhance his strength by devouring other Big Bosses.

If it were other Xenos, this kind of situation that defied physiology could be completely ignored, but this was Green Skin......

"Enhance strength by devouring?" Dominic revealed a surprised expression for the First Time.

"The source of the information is not reliable, but having some Preparation is always good."

"Mm." Dominic nodded.

"I've read his file; after he seized Dolido over a year ago, he did not Hurry to expand."

"Instead, he stayed in Dolido to develop — this is not at all like an ordinary Green Skin."

"Correct." Lin En said.

"Lianggenna is not only powerful in strength, but also has a high IQ."

"Unlike other Green Skin who only know recklessness and aggression, he is very skilled at employing tactics, and also understands the importance of uniting the various clans and developing power."

"I once served near Amagidon in the Solar Star Domain." A trace of Memory flashed in Dominic's eyes.

"Those were some surviving Green Skin forces left behind after Bonecrusher Saraka's second siege of Amagidon."

"At that time I followed the older generation to participate in the Cleanup operations against Green Skin; although I did not directly face Bonecrusher, I was only a small captain, I still count as having witnessed the terror of Green Skin."

"I know they divide internally into different clans based on combat style and Soul Faith."

"Goff Clan are brave and fierce, like frontal charges; Evil Sun Clan are fast, skilled at Assault; Blood Axe Clan are Cunning and treacherous, like to set Ambushes......"

"However, when I just read Brevis's file, I Discovered that among Dolido's Green Skin, a new clan has Appeared."

Dominic looked at Lin En: "Mozu Clan, how much do you Understand about this clan?"

In his Inner Heart, Lin En acknowledged this Navy Rear Admiral's professional quality.

Dominic Indeed had done sufficient homework.

He did not conceal anything, and spoke truthfully:

"Mozu Clan is a direct-line clan derived based on Lianggenna's ability."

"It is also the clan with the strongest Combat Power among all Green Skin in Dolido."

"Their special feature lies in being able to make a kind of food called 'Stew Pot'."

"Stew Pot?" Dominic furrowed his Eyebrow, clearly hearing this name for the First Time.

"Yes." Lin En nodded, "Stew Pot is a food made by stewing Squig, paired with Mushroom and any meat."

"Ordinary Stew Pot is merely Green Skin rations, but the Stew Pot brewed by Mozu Clan has a special effect."

"After Green Skin eat it, Combat Power increases greatly — not only Strength and speed enhance, they also become even more Rampage, even more unafraid of death."

"But this kind of Stew Pot, only Mozu Clan Green Skin can brew it."

"Other clans' Green Skin, even if they obtain the recipe, cannot make effective Stew Pot."

"And Stew Pot cannot be stored long-term; at most it can be Preserved for Three Days."

"Plus the Scale of Mozu Clan is not large, so Green Skin outside Dolido fundamentally cannot exert true strength."

Dominic stroked his Chin, contemplated for a few Seconds, then blurted out:

"Then can't we poison their food?"

Lin En looked at Dominic, a trace of surprise flashing in his eyes.