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Onboard a Von Valerius Dynasty vessel, inside the merchant ship of the Von Valerius Dynasty, Theodora Von Valancius and her first mate and steward, Abelard, were already waiting on the gangway.
Theodora, dressed in elegant robes, appeared remarkably composed, yet her heart was filled with curiosity and anticipation. She had never expected this meeting with the Imperial Commander to become so special.
As Lord Li Feng's luxurious space yacht slowly docked, everyone on the bridge couldn't help but gape. The yacht's design was exquisitely beautiful, its elegant and luxurious appearance and formidable firepower shining brilliantly under the gangway lights, impressing even the Von Valerius, who were accustomed to opulence.
The hatch slowly opened, and Lord Li Feng was the first to step out of the yacht, followed closely by dozens of Battle Sisters in silver-white power armour.
Theodora looked at Lord Li Feng; his military uniform was very simple. The standard military uniform Lord Li Feng had designed for himself did not possess the opulent Gothic style of 40K, but was instead very minimalist.
It completely replicated the design of the Russian VDV, with a long-sleeved military shirt over a telnyashka, and an army green administrative jacket as an outer layer. The lower body consisted of military trousers paired with black combat boots in a Dr. Martens style.
The Nuns' faces were stern, and the holy emblems on their power armour gleamed under the light, exuding an aura of solemn majesty. The air around them seemed to become solemn and sacred due to their presence.
However, what truly astonished everyone present was the Living Saint Celestine, who appeared immediately after Lord Li Feng. She was clad in golden power armour, her wings radiating a soft light like holy luminescence, making her appear like an angel descended to the mortal realm.
Celestine's appearance deeply shook the Von Valerius' crew. They immediately understood that this visitor was not merely an Imperial Commander, but one who arrived bearing the symbol of a Saint and miracles.
Theodora's heart trembled. Although she always maintained her composure, facing such a display, she couldn't help but feel an unprecedented sense of awe. She gracefully knelt on one knee, and Abelard and everyone else present also knelt in reverence.
"Most esteemed Living Saint Celestine, honored Imperial Commander Lord Li Feng,"
Theodora's voice was gentle yet firm: "It is a great honor for the Von Valancius Family to welcome you here."
Following Theodora's lead, Lord Li Feng and his retinue slowly walked across the gangway and entered the spacious reception room inside the Von Valerius merchant ship.
The reception room was luxuriously and elegantly furnished, with the walls adorned with star charts and family crests. The emblem of the Von Valancius Family hung directly opposite, showcasing the family's long history and glory. The soft lighting on the walls illuminated every detail in the room, creating an atmosphere that was both solemn and warm.
Meanwhile, the Nuns collectively waited outside the door, while Lord Li Feng and Celestine entered the reception room.
Sister Fides then noticed another Sister of Battle on board. A white-haired Sister of Battle wearing black power armour, with a holy emblem on her breastplate gleaming under the light, and a resolute face showing her determination to fight.
She seemed to have noticed Fides as well and walked towards the Nuns. Fides looked at the insignia on the other Sister's power armour and knew that this Sister belonged to the same Martyr Ladies' Order as herself.
"Hello, I am High Sister Fides. Can you tell me why you are on this ship?"
The Sister walked up to Fides and bowed her head in greeting:
"High Sister Fides, I am Ajeta. My original mission was to guard the reliquary at the landing port, but I abandoned my mission to protect the Von Valerius Dynasty from corruption by the great enemy Chaos."
After Sister Ajeta finished her statement, she deeply bowed her head. For she had now committed the crime of dereliction of duty... "The crime you have committed brings shame to the Adepta Sororitas. You abandoned your mission and betrayed the God-Emperor's trust in you... But, tell me why you believe the Von Valerius Dynasty would be corrupted?"
Indeed, Fides had been with Lord Li Feng for so long that she had gradually mastered quite a bit of social etiquette. Although Sister Ajeta had committed a crime, letting her explain the full story wouldn't delay anything... Inside the room,
Lord Li Feng sat on the sofa, exchanging pleasantries with Theodora. Celestine stood in the corner. Celestine had vaguely sensed the aura of corruption ever since she boarded this ship... And she could not be mistaken, for she was a Living Saint (a Great Daemon).
Lord Li Feng placed several STCs directly on the table. They were all manufacturing STCs for everyday items, such as color televisions, refrigerators, Astra Militarum daggers, and M870 shotguns.
Theodora was stunned when she saw Lord Li Feng's lavish generosity right from the start. These STCs were indeed not valuable STCs, but they were means of production! The Von Valerius Dynasty could use these STCs to manufacture a large quantity of goods and then sell them to make money.
Lord Li Feng saw Theodora momentarily stunned. He knew she was tempted, and quite tempted. Lord Li Feng actually had his own purpose in coming to this ship, which was to recruit talent.
There's an old saying: "What is most lacking in the 21st century? Talent!"
This saying still applies to humanity's fortieth millennium. In fact, when Lord Li Feng disembarked from the transport, he had already fallen in love with the "old man at the door," who was the first mate and steward, "Daddy~" Abelard de Valthyrian, and also Sister Ajeta on the ship, who could take out a C'tan with one burst.
Theodora now set down her teacup, smiling at her distinguished guest:
"Your Excellency, your visit today brings glory to our family. Everything that happens today will be eternally recorded in the history of the Von Valerius Dynasty."
"Then can you give me your steward and the Sister on your ship?"
Hearing Lord Li Feng's exchange request, Theodora was a little stunned. She didn't understand why he would want a centenarian (who actually looked middle-aged) and a Sister of Battle who had ended up on her ship.
"Lord Li Feng, I also see that the Adepta Sororitas is now accompanying you. I will hand over Sister Ajeta to you without question. But... Abelard, he has served me and the family for over a hundred years, perhaps..."
Lord Li Feng raised an eyebrow. It seemed he wouldn't get the "reliable old man" for himself, but getting a Sister was still good. Anyway, he still had to find Kassia later.
Since he had already obtained Ajeta, Theodora shouldn't die... right?
...The ship's bridge,
At this moment, Conrad Vitwell, the Whisper Lord of the Rogue Trader Theodora Von Valancius, was biting his nails, deep in anxiety.
The so-called Whisper Lord was essentially an intelligence operative. And this Conrad had secretly defected to Chaos, becoming a traitor to humanity, a follower of the Chaos God Tzeentch.
And today was the day he had planned for the uprising. He had conspired for a long time on this merchant ship, all to incite a rebellion and eliminate the head and heir of the Von Valancius Family.
However, Lord Li Feng's expeditionary fleet shattered all these conspiracies... Not to mention that Lord Li Feng boarded the ship with a Living Saint and a group of Battle Sisters from six Orders, just look at Lord Li Feng's yacht—that wasn't a yacht, it was practically a destroyer disguised as a yacht. (He didn't know how lavishly armed the yacht was.)
Even if he succeeded in his uprising, killed everyone, and seized this ship, Lord Li Feng's battleship and fleet were still docked outside... Sending this ship to kingdom come would be effortless.
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