Chapter 49: Warhammer: What Do You Mean You Conquered the Zerg? Chapter 49 Xian Ge Hao

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Protagonist:

Lin En

Lena

After sailing for one day, several new red dots appeared on the Purple Crystal Hao's scanner projection.

One was a massive transport ship, and several were bizarrely shaped, razor-sharp flying ships.

"That is..." a Genestealer first mate looked at the bizarre ships on the screen, his expression changing instantly.

"Dark Eldar raider ships!"

Hearing that term, Lin En instantly recalled information about this race.

Dark Eldar, a group that survives by feeding on others' pain and seeks thrills in eternal conspiracies.

Space pirates who avoid being devoured by the Evil God they created (Lord of Lust).

Their ships are extremely fast, their weapons extremely cruel, and they are almost every human's nightmare.

Obviously, that transport ship is currently being attacked by Dark Eldar.

Lin En also recognized that transport ship's model, Pilgrim-class.

Such ships are usually the mounts of middle-level nobles or merchants in the Empire.

They are often loaded with large quantities of supplies, slaves, and countless Throne Coins.

Lin En's mind instantly flashed with the hungry faces on that ship and the Purple Crystal Hao's fuel about to run out.

The corner of his mouth slowly curved into a malicious smile.

"Butcher."

Lin En's voice was terrifyingly calm: "Prepare, we're heading over."

Butcher was stunned for a moment, then revealed a hideous smile: "Understood!"

Lin En leaned against the porthole, watching the transport ship being chased on the screen, muttering softly:

"Fat meat delivered to the door, not eating it would be a waste."

He was no good man.

In the Xian Ge Hao's luxurious restaurant, steaming thick soup rolled in silver containers.

The aroma of spices mixed with the grease of roasted meat, filling the room.

Keli Feng speared a golden-brown piece of roasted meat with a silver fork, slowly sending it into his mouth, a smug smile on his face.

He wore a crisp Imperial Military Officer Uniform, covered with medals on his chest.

Most of these medals were bought with money, having no actual meaning, but enough to intimidate.

"In three days, no, at most two days, we will arrive at Brevis Hive World."

Keli put down his silver fork, picked up a napkin to wipe the corner of his mouth, his tone brimming with unstoppable pride inside and out.

"By then, I will be the Planetary Governor of Brevis, the highest ruler there!"

Isud·Ke La sitting opposite him, however, had little appetite.

She wore a luxurious long dress, her blonde hair coiled into an exquisite bun, expensive face cream on her face, but could not hide the vexation between her brows.

She gently stirred the thick soup in her bowl with a spoon, her gaze sweeping over Keli's handsome face.

But her eyes were filled with contempt.

"Don't get too happy too early." Isud's voice was clear and cold.

"The Warp Storm in this star system hasn't dissipated, our navigation system failed long ago.

You said that seven days ago, and what happened? We're still spinning around in this godforsaken place."

The smile on Keli's face froze for a moment, then returned to normal.

He knew his wife looked down on him from the bottom of her heart, had looked down on him since the first day of marriage.

He was a descendant of a Star Realm Army Major General, sounding impressive, but actually the family had fallen into decline, possessing only an empty title.

Apart from a handsome face, he didn't even have a decent estate.

If not for Isud's family having some connections in Menglong Star Domain, he would never dream of becoming Planetary Governor in this lifetime.

But Keli didn't care.

He only cared about power.

"The navigation system has been repaired." Keli raised his wine cup, taking a sip of expensive red wine.

"Otto said we've locked onto Brevis's coordinates, this time we absolutely won't be wrong."

Otto sitting beside the two immediately smiled obsequiously.

He was Keli's Deputy Officer, a fat man with shrewd eyes.

Wearing a blue Navy Uniform, with a perfectly appropriate smile on his face.

He knew Keli was a good-for-nothing, Isud was the true owner of this ship.

But he always flattered both sides, just more obsequiously toward Isud.

"Madam, rest assured," Otto put down the wine cup in his hand, saying respectfully.

"I personally inspected the navigation system, absolutely foolproof.

The signal of Brevis Hive World is already very clear, we can arrive tomorrow."

Isud glanced at him, saying nothing.

She didn't believe Otto's nonsense at all.

On this Xian Ge Hao were stored all the wealth she had accumulated over the years.

A large quantity of Throne Coins, several thousand tons of food, and dozens of strong Ogryn.

These were her capital for establishing herself on Brevis.

But when they emerged from the Warp into Real Space, they were affected by that Warp Storm.

They temporarily lost their bearings; a place that should have taken three days to reach took seven days before they finally found the way.

Thinking of this, Isud felt vexed and irritable.

She set down her spoon, picked up her wine cup, and drained the red wine inside in one gulp.

The expensive liquid slid down her throat, but did nothing to ease her irritation.

"Are the Ogryn and servants aboard settled?"

Isud looked at Otto, her tone carrying a trace of sternness.

"Don't let them cause any trouble."

"Rest assured, my lady," Otto nodded quickly.

"All settled. The Ogryn are locked in the Lower Cargo Hold, with dedicated guards watching them; they absolutely won't cause any trouble."

Isud nodded slightly, counting it as satisfaction.

Kaili watched her haughty manner, silent.

He set down his wine cup and said casually as if by chance:

"By the way, Isud, once I reach Brevis, I intend to appoint Otto as Captain of the Guard at the Governor's Mansion."

"What do you think?"

Isud was stunned for a moment, then furrowed her brow:

"Otto? He's too slippery; he's not fit to be Captain of the Guard."

Isud gave no consideration to Otto's face at all.

"I think he's very suitable," Kaili's tone hardened somewhat.

"He's followed me for so many years, loyal and devoted."

Isud watched the expression of feigned toughness on Kaili's face, then suddenly smiled.

She smiled beautifully, but her words carried cold mockery:

"Loyal and devoted? Kaili, you'd best figure out who got you the Governor's office."

"Without me, you'd still be a down-and-out Noble who can't even get enough to eat."

Kaili's face flushed red in an instant.

"I am a descendant of a Star Realm Army Major General!"

Kaili's voice carried the venting of long-suppressed frustration.

"I am the lawful Planetary Governor! Don't go too far!"

"Too far?" Isud set down her wine cup and slowly wiped her mouth corner.

"I've gone too far? Kaili, ask your own heart—this Governor's office of yours, who exactly gave it to you?"

The two's quarreling grew louder and louder, and the Attendants in the Restaurant all lowered their heads in fright, not daring to speak.

Otto sat to the side, the smile on his face turning somewhat stiff.

He knew that the conflict between this couple had long been irreconcilable, it just hadn't erupted yet.

Now trapped in this Star System, pressure mounting, the conflict naturally surfaced.

He calculated in his heart that once Kaili reached Brevis and became Governor, he would surely find a way to take revenge on Isud.

And he, as long as he clung to Kaili's thigh—no, he'd still have to see how things went.

After all, Isud was no easy woman to deal with.

Just as Otto was calculating his own future, the Xian Ge Hao's hull suddenly shook violently.

Immediately, a piercing Alarm echoed through the whole ship.

"Alarm! Unidentified vessel approaching detected!"

"Port side of the hull under attack! Shield energy down 30%!"

"Not good, Captain, it's the Dark Eldar!"

An Attendant's announcement made Kaili's face turn deathly white in an instant.

The wine cup in his hand, without care, "clang" fell to the ground, shattering into pieces.

"Dark Eldar?!" His voice carried a trace of trembling.