Warhammer: Hail to the Void Lords!

Chapter 265 04.0264: ‘Light and Shadow on the Triumphal Ceremony’

When the planet Abyss Harbor ushered in the first day of spring, the entire Abyss Harbor colorful flags were flying, and countless angels of wisdom were flying in the sky, spreading shining golden flakes.

The entire throne area was buzzing with people. Looking around, thousands of people were crowded together. On the extremely wide avenue, they were separated by a wall of Imperial Guard soldiers on both sides of the road.

A parade formation, everyone wearing gorgeous uniforms, ribbons and shoulder straps and tassels, gathered at the end of the road.

Among them are not only tall and mighty tracked chariots of all kinds, but when people look up, they can also see dozens of void ships parked on the gravity well orbit, as well as Astartes from the three founding groups.

According to the results of the Astartes consultations led by Captain Apheel, twenty battle brothers from each chapter will be selected to form a phalanx, and all other personnel will be sent to various key points to maintain stability.

This triumphal ceremony included several celebration ceremonies.

Including commending the officers and soldiers of the squadron who returned from the expedition of the Gothic Fleet in the previous year.

Honors are given to officers and men who have made heroic contributions of course on Sanguinius Day.

The tireless strike group that triumphed in destroying Khorne's attack fleet.

There is also the investiture of the Sisters of Arms at Horatio, an important holy site on the planet, held by the Fighting Sisters who serve as Vindicators to preserve the Holy Rose.

Although Horatio was awarded the title of Saint of the Convent of the Prophets - Sisters of the Holy Rosary.

However, in order to demonstrate its religious authority, the competing state religions also had to join forces.

They did not hesitate to apply for the status of a saint of the State Church for the heir of Admiral Speyer, so that when he breaks out in the future, they can win over and expand the influence of the State Church in the Gothic Sector.

In the end, Horatio was also crowned with the title of 'Saint' under the competition and power of the two factions.

But regardless of the grievances between the state church and the Holy Rose Sisters of the Prophet's Monastery, for him, the ultimate beneficiary, getting support from both factions at the same time is a good thing to expand his influence in the empire.

First of all, as a religious saint, no matter where he travels in the human empire in the future, as long as the place is still under the control of the empire, he will be able to obtain various useful benefits brought by religious forces.

Or he can use his status as a saint to gain support and assistance from the people. With these mass bases, it will be easier for him to execute his tactics and strategies.

These potential benefits include, but are not limited to, easier access to ship supplies, access to local secrets that will not be easily told to others, guidance and assistance from local devout believers, etc.

Even the conservative and closed-minded Imperial State Church, which has always been picky and picky, will at least keep a straight face and cover its pockets when faced with canonized saints.

If necessary, he can also ask the local state church to help him raise war funds or supplies from the people, recruit sailors, and supplement manpower. He can just leave many complicated things to the state church system to handle.

What he has to pay for this is to bring victory to the human empire.

Becoming a Saint of the Order of Sisters means that he can choose to replace the preaching force on the ship with nuns of the Order of the Holy Rose in the future, and get the right to recruit a team of fighting nuns, and he can also obtain highly skilled medical nuns. their support.

And as long as there are three major armed nuns under the jurisdiction of the Prophet's Monastery in the local area, he can get assistance from the armed nuns by virtue of his status as a saint of the Prophet's Monastery.

The young saint stood on a 13-horse carriage and spread his arms to all sides, receiving warm cheers from the crowd.

Many people couldn't help but kneel down and pray to this young saint, hoping that the favor of the God Emperor could be showered on them.

But they didn't know that the saint standing on the carriage was actually a woman.

Yes, Horatio was very busy today, so he specially asked Louise, who was similar in height to him, to put on a gold mask and get on the carriage for him.

Louise is a reliable and capable action person, but if she really has to go on stage and face so many people, she will rarely show the hesitation and nervousness of a girl.

But after Horatio kept cheering her on from the communication device, she finally straightened her chest and put on a bold look, looking like a general returning from an expedition.

In the void.

The Inquisitor had already taken action, and a small aircraft quietly landed on the belly of William Carter's black ship.

Because investigating fellow inquisitors requires two inquisitors to jointly enforce the law.

Therefore, Witch-hunting Inquisitor Adratia led an elite team of Holy Rose Battle Sisters to sneak into the base camp of the Hammer Inquisitor together with Inquisitor Ravenor and his attendants.

After entering, the two acted separately and launched an encirclement.

She already has a lot of evidence of this man's illicit affairs. Now as long as everyone gets the stolen goods, she can pronounce this guy's death sentence.

Abyss Port Military Supervision Bureau.

"Judge, are you sure this is the Apocalypse that sent the pilgrim group to the Port of Abyss? Where did you get this clue?"

The grand triumphal ceremony of Port Abyss is held at this time every year. Therefore, during this season, many believers from other surrounding planets often come here, just to get a little bit of the emperor's glory.

Although the Ministry of Interior of Port Abyss does not allow pilgrim groups from Port Abyss to sail, they cannot stop pilgrim ships sent from other planets.

These empty ships will take back so many believers after the ceremony today. With such a large number of believers, it is obviously not a problem to take a problematic bishop with them.

And as a senior priest of the state religion, it is not too easy for the fleeing guy to board the pilgrimage ship.

"It doesn't matter where I know it, and I don't have clear evidence for you, but I think the high priest who was let go that night is now on this pilgrimage ship." William Carter's cold voice came from the sound array.

"Got it."

The communication was interrupted.

Military Supervisor Melina frowned and fell into deep thought.

According to the imperial decree, military units have no right to search religious properties privately. This is a taboo in the human empire where faith is the most important, which is against the will of heaven and arouses public anger.

This means that the Gothic Fleet, as a star zone fleet of the Imperial Navy, cannot search the pilgrimage ship as an asset of the state religion without clear evidence.

The judge cannot give clear evidence.

Now only the Navy Military Supervisor Bureau, which holds the Shangfang Sword, has the supervision power that only exists in theory.

But if they conduct a search without authorization, once they arouse the anger of the believers, the spearhead will be directed at the Abyss Port Military Supervisory Bureau.

They have already been the villain once, which makes Military Supervisor Melina hesitate whether it is worth it to take another blow for the Gothic Fleet.

"Commissioner Melina, please let me go. These people are the murderers who murdered my parents.

I am a trainee political commissar. I will lead the search. If something goes wrong, the Abyss Port Military Supervisory Bureau can still distance itself from me, a trainee."

"What nonsense are you talking about! Military Supervisor Commissioner Hood!"

Military Supervisor Melina slammed the table heavily: "Is it time to be a hero now?! Trainee military supervisor only means that you are still inexperienced, not for you to take responsibility!"

"Commissioner Melina, I never thought so, but we have no time now!" Farida's tone was very sincere:

"Only if we personally discover the whereabouts of the heretic can we follow the procedure and let the Gothic Fleet block it, right? Are we going to watch it being broken? Did the winged prey just escape like this? "

"I will personally lead the team to search, Military Supervisor Hood, you stay here."

She raised her head and ordered all the military supervisors in the office: "Supervision Department 5! Everyone prepare to board the ship. The disciplinary investigation fleet composed of us will first search the pilgrimage ship "Apocalypse". If the target is found, immediately contact the Gothic fleet to intercept the target. "

"Please take me with you! I am an untouchable person. What if there is someone inside..."

"I said, you stay here, trainee military supervisor Hood." Military Supervisor Melina's tone was undeniable:

"Lieutenant General Alexander Hood has only you as his heir. We can't watch the Hood family become a family of heroes."

After that, she led the military supervisors to prepare.

Farida bit her lip and thought about countermeasures urgently in her head.

Suddenly, she had an idea and stood in front of the door watching Military Supervisor Melina lead a group of people to the armory room to prepare.

After they left, she ran out quickly.

As soon as she stepped out of the door, she remembered the promise she made to Horatio, and turned back to take the communication rosary and put it on her body.

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