Warhammer: I am the Hammer of the Empire.

Chapter 255 The King of Pangea

After many wars and persecutions, Pangea has lost its legions, hope, victory, and also order and the grace of the emperor. In this fate planned by the gods, it is not easy for human beings to persist. Order is scattered everywhere. Actual command is needed to unify the forces. The Lord of Skadi is the leader who is half pushed and half pushed, because he will draw his sword against the almost irreversible fate.

The strike cruiser of the Destroyer Eagle took to the sky again after a long period of repairs. Its agile maneuverability and the superhuman combat of the space fighters complemented each other, and wiped out the chaotic starry sky after the Panja War. The carrion of the subsector re-heals its wounds.

This is a day when no one is hungry, and this is a day when you will be rewarded if you are willing to step out of the cradle, but the gods are destined not to rest, and fate is like a raging beast.

The treacherous laughter of the gods reverberated in the void, but in the prosperous scenery after the war, most people, even the heroes who led this place out of hell, did not feel that they were no longer sensitive. The loss that came, made it harder for people to witness the desire of the red pirates when they were dizzy.

Gillian Spaceport, the place bestowed by the emperor was originally the fortress for the empire to develop the maelstrom, but now the huge metal port that spans the void is occupied by greedy rogues, and those greedy living people are like zombies Seemingly succumbing to every kind of oppression or profit, unreliable.

The huge void metal fortress is covered by a large number of laser defense battle lines and thick fine gold. Only a few of the most precious places have void shields. Secondly, the prices of food and medical treatment in this mixed place are quite exaggerated. At this point, many locals can take risks for a piece of dry and terrible black bread.

The extremely dangerous port is full of all kinds of desperadoes, including criminals wanted by the empire, crazy heretics, and blatantly walking on the streets of the Eldar pirates or bloodaxe orcs, so that the culture here is close to hodgepodge. The serious place is the tavern, one of the few recreational places here, and also a crazy place loved by desperadoes.

Down the star port, next to the prime location, in the darkest metal alley, a place that only accepts acquaintances or introductions, it is also full of guests in the daytime of Terra time standard, drowsy smoke, rotten wood, in the dark Among the lights and those quiet but terrifying outlaws, in the oppressive envelope of metal walls and cold emptiness.

A blond beauty wearing a thick coat, lit the smoke, and with the cigarette dangling from her mouth, she was alone in front of the table, tasting the clumsy wild snake wine.

And in this place, the most important thing is to protect your wallet. Those throne coins are too cute and charming, and they are priceless. Her fingers were hooking the Inquisitor's wallet.

She exhaled smoke, and in front of the panicked child, she took out 10 glittering and valuable throne coins from her wallet with one hand, pushed them to the girl like a tip, and wrapped them in small banknotes so as not to disturb others eyes, and muttered in a low voice.

"It's enough for you to live for a while, and my only request to you is not to do this. If you have the opportunity to go to the main world of Skadi to join the army or become a businessman, don't be afraid of your boss, just say that Miss Nova asked for it." After Nova finished speaking, she put the money into her hands. For this high-ranking judge, it was just a drop in the bucket, but for such a low class, it was a huge sum of money that could guarantee a few years of worry-free life.

The child quickly took it over cleverly. She looked around and seemed to suspect that there was some kind of trap, whether every group was interested in her and wanted to turn her into a slave, or sell her to the forge world to become the most basic machine servant, or even some kind of human body. Experimental material.

She was born like a poor frightened rabbit in this bad place full of fish and dragons, or a weed crawling out of a crack in a rock.

Until the child left, Nova started to smoke again and again, drinking heavy-flavored synthetic alcohol to satisfy the almost non-existent body desires.

"Miss Nova, you are still so kind, but even if the imperial treasury is emptied, the world will probably still be full of orphans. To give them those kindnesses, why don't you invite me to treat you well."

The man's greeting interrupted the judge's thoughts. Although she is a beauty, it is not likely that someone will talk easily under her temperament. She read the man's code name without raising her head. "Wild Snake, long time no see."

The middle-aged man wearing a thick wide-brimmed hat is unrestrained and unrestrained, and only such a free-spirited guy can become the eyes and ears of the judge...

Nova tapped the ash off the cigarette and muttered. "The movement in Xinghai is very hot, and there is also a lot of movement in Skadi. The lord opened a new port, where many desperadoes went to work for the merchants. Under the supervision of the interstellar warriors, it is hard to imagine that he can make the movement Arrogant angels that no mortal but a high lord can command."

"Yes, thanks to his good fortune, the income of roaming port has dropped significantly during this period, and many people see him as full of hostility." Wild Snake replied.

"Profit? Those employments are not considered a lot of money, such a big port will not rely on those things to survive?" Nova was sensitive to grasp the wrong thing, and questioned.

Wild Snake didn't speak, but just made a hand gesture. Nova understood, took out "activity funds" and handed it to this "Imperial Spy". It was a throne coin carved from jewels, and to be precise, it could support most of the empire's crystal generators. And the crystal at the core of the beam weapon, just a small one is equivalent to one-fifth of a set of power armor, and this time the reward is so high that it can fill a small bag with such currency, enough to arm the private mercenaries of a local lord from scratch. to the end.

"There are only so many?" Wild Snake was slightly dissatisfied, but it is normal. Even if it is a non-governmental organization, it is huge. If the money is shared among the intelligence departments with tens of thousands of people, one People only have dozens of gold coins with a lower face value, not to mention that excellent intelligence personnel and leaders like wild snakes have extra.

He handed over the kraft paper in dissatisfaction, and Nova just read it silently, then suddenly drank the wine on the table in one gulp, and only then seemed relieved by exhaling a mouthful of mist.

Because those contents recorded that this port drove mercenaries to maliciously rob Skadi’s main commercial roads, the pirates in this area were originally empty because of the imperial guard expedition and the recruitment of red pirates, which also forced Lord Skadi to recruit space fighters Guys, I didn't expect the instigator to be...

The wild snake continued to speak. "During this period, those people were entertaining VIPs and mobilizing on a large scale. I don't know what they were looking for or what they were doing, but I saw that a batch of good goods exclusive to Skadi were taken away."

"What?" Nova frowned pretty, and Wild Snake answered with her head down. "A batch of deflagration guns, made by Pan Lan, were brought by pirates!"

"If it weren't for the patrolling of space warriors during this period, many mercenaries who were dissatisfied with the chaotic business conditions here left and went to Skadi's roaming port, and there would be more goods."

Nova scratched her hair helplessly. She was annoyed that there were such moths in the empire, and lamented that she could do nothing, because this port was dominated by rogue merchants and belonged to the merchant dynasty. As a judge, she could not launch an attack , even if she is so powerful that she can command the local star corps, even the mysterious silver knights, and even issue an extermination order, but the privateer license was signed during the Emperor's Expedition, and it is sacred and inviolable.

"Damn maggots." She cursed secretly, the huge energy bestowed on her by the judge's supreme Judgment Rose Knot is not as high as the priority of the privateer license in the empire for ten thousand years, and she will never set foot on Terra again under the promise of those nobles When they make a promise and sign their names, they are no longer inside the empire.

Most of the pure or radical factions of the judges regard them as aliens or heretics in human skin, but as long as they continue to expand the territory of the empire, transport goods, manage pirates and gray industries, those people still have almost unlimited power. The power of the lords reigns beyond Terra.

Even the state religion will turn a blind eye to merchants. It can be said that as long as they do not violate the private plunder permit, those people are the local emperors in their own area!

Wild Snake saw Nova's dissatisfaction. It had been a while since she worked so hard to investigate the heresy. As a judge, she was absolutely competent. In view of this aspect, Wild Snake opened her mouth. "It seems that Miss Judge is a little depressed. Is it because the power of the empire is so easy to use that you forget that things are actually not complicated?"

Nova looked at the terrible man, but Wild Snake said. "No, there is no charge for this proposal. I just want you to introduce me to the Lord of Skadi. To be precise, everyone can see that the Pangea star area has a better prospect. flow down."

"Slick tongue, you are probably 110 years old this year according to the standard Terran year? You are wasting your time on life extension equipment and surgery, why not find a place to live in peace." Nova commented on this man's terrible private life like an acquaintance, But instead of being angry, he spoke instead.

"Just say, do you need advice?"

"Please say." As a judge, Nova can't deal with this old fritter very well, but she also has to admit that this guy has helped her in her career. As the eagle dog of the trial court, she may become a grand judge. And he is probably a dead dog, which is why Nova persuaded this man.

Wild Snake doesn't appreciate it, people have their own days, he would rather spend his energy and ability on alcohol, enjoyment, women and prolonging his life or maintaining his body, rather than trying to find a way to get out of the bad court.

He'll keep doing the same sneaky things he's doing now, whether it's here or Skadi or anywhere else, until the Inquisition doesn't need the useless eyes anymore, and kills his poor, obscure life for secrecy.

The ridiculous thing is that this huge empire is an information network composed of these guys who use it up and throw it away to maintain the precarious security and hope everywhere.

Wild Snake drank the last drink he ordered, and spoke to Miss Judge. "One mountain cannot accommodate two tigers. What's more, the owner of this port, Bandetar, and his family are already coveting the Pangea sub-sector. You and I both know that it is impossible for someone to have the ability to occupy the material space of the entire sub-sector, but rights are possible."

"Whether it is the lord of the imperial franchise or the merchant dynasty, they all have the qualifications and capabilities, so their profits and interests are destined to be contradictory. However, at present, the former Sun Lord is obviously more powerful, so that this Star Port can only be secretly Act, and keep them and Skadi looming, dispensable stability."

"And my report is a bargaining chip to break the balance. Whether you like it or not, but this time the empire cannot intervene, and neither can we. This is a struggle for royal power, not the usual heresy or alien issues."

Wild Snake could see clearly, and he spoke slowly and clearly, which made Nova's forehead drip with sweat. "Royalty...?"

"Yes, King Quan." Wild Snake took another sip of wine to moisten his throat. "The king's right in this star area is also a very direct matter. Now this star port has most of the gray and black industries in the entire star area, and it involves many routes. There are also some strange forces behind the Merchant Dynasty. They seem weak, but Hiding in the dark."

"As for Skadi, the lord is tolerant and benevolent, the economy is developing very well, and the empire and all mankind are behind it, and now there are interstellar warriors to help, but I still can't be sure who is right and who is wrong, and who is the winner."

"The choice is in our hands at the moment, whether to pull the dark merchant dynasty out of the water, or to deceive Skadi, the empire and chaos, choose one of the two."

The words of the wild snake pulled Nova's thoughts to other places, as if they were not in the tavern but on the high platform to decide the fate of the entire star area. At this moment, the situation similar to the former Grand Inquisitor Walden appeared in front of Nova again, but this The scope is larger and the impact is more severe.

What can Nova get for the empire?Orphans are still orphans, poor people are still poor, but maybe chaos will bring miracles?
Sisi's subspace whispers suddenly appeared, and people almost forgot that those judges, no matter how powerful they are and the determination of their will, are still psykers and mortals, and their depravity is as numerous as a cow's hair...

In the short-term choice, Wild Snake is also looking forward to the judge's choice, no matter which one he can make a great success, he just needs to pull people on the boat together, lest only his own people go to Huangquan Road.

After her thoughts turned very quickly, a psychic purple flashed in Judge Nova's eyes, and she pressed the kraft paper, the kraft paper that determines the fate of the star region, with her white and slender fingers, and said.

"Now, I'm going to Skadi to bring new hope to this sector."

Wild Snake let go of the kraft paper, let the judge take the thing away, and sat alone on the seat of the tavern, sipping his drink, and watching this chaotic and dark universe like a bystander.

(End of this chapter)