This is our Warhammer journey

Chapter 168 Did you guys play poorly this time?

The cold metal walls enclosed the office area like a closed cage, with only the pale blue glow of the data boards illuminating everyone's faces. Aglaia unconsciously gripped the edge of the data board tightly, her knuckles turning white from the excessive force, as her furrowed brows cast shadows.

In the quiet office, apart from the rustling of papers as the invincible guards handed over documents, the only other sounds were the popping of bubbles from heated energy drinks, and even one's own deliberately suppressed breathing was clearly audible.

Lord Romulus's current mood.
It was dangerously suffocating.

She looked nervously into Romulus's eyes, his dangerous gaze sweeping over the list like a sharp blade across the names on the paper.

Or rather, since receiving a series of 'good' news, apart from Lord Karna who still has to maintain a sunny image in front of the public, and Lord Ramses who has never cared much about 'worldly matters'.

The other two adults remained in a rather tense state.

As a result, when Aglaia had to come to the Dawn herself to report because Lord Arthur was busy dealing with other matters, she was quite frightened by Lord Romulus's attitude.

What happens when a high-speed computing device discovers obsolete code that significantly hinders computation?
This kind of determination, driven by a clear objective and based on reasonable reasoning, to eliminate an individual who has lost their positive value, is truly frightening.

As Aglaia felt this pressure, she instantly felt that her hatred for those insects had lessened considerably.

Faced with the counterattack led by the visionary and the last Fire Clan fighting force, two Krieg legions were annihilated, and four squads of Astartes were killed. If it weren't for the timely arrival of the Merchant Ronin Alliance's fleet, which found a new sea route to provide support—

Romulus carefully scanned the combat report, which had been investigated by the Assassin's Court and had not been embellished in any way.

[The Iron Fury Titan Legion, along with its 200 million Astral Army troops at its salient, and the 500 Astartes gathered from various chapters, will all be annihilated.]

Moreover, if the expeditionary fleet hadn't arrived in time and successfully blocked the evacuation route, the farsighted one covering the rear would have been able to escape with the Fire Clan army.

Is this a move a human could make?
And what about your fleet? Fifteen battleships?
Romulus shifted his gaze and looked at another document.

Upon entering the sector, the punitive fleet immediately split into smaller, tactical units, dispersing like hounds to begin what it called "deterrence operations" against the rebellious sector.

—In reality, it was a military coercion against the sector governor.

The giant ships, painted with the insignia of the Inquisition, blockaded major trade routes, scanned the capital cities of various planets with their main gun sights, and the fleet commanders issued ultimatums to governors across the land via encrypted channels, demanding that they immediately switch sides on political grounds.

Behind these actions, the shadowy influence of two merchant ronin dynasties can be vaguely discerned.
In the nearly thirty years since contacting the Tau Empire, the Sector Governor has freed up a large number of jobs and productivity through trade with the Tau Empire, converting them into more Charter Fleets without subspace engines to ensure trade security within the system.

As for why we don't accept goods from other star sectors.

Products from other star sectors don't have the same level of integrity as those from the Titanium Empire.

This move greatly offended two merchant dynasties in the surrounding star sector. Unfortunately, the trade with aliens was an open secret in most star sectors. If this matter were brought up in public, they would be the ones who would be silenced in the end.

The governor of this sector has a good approach; at least under his rule, the productivity level of the entire sector has increased at a visible rate.

Unfortunately, he didn't anticipate that the Tau Empire would be willing to offer better conditions to the human world, leading to a rebellion on one of its planets. Before he could react, the traveling merchants who had been watching the area for a while seized the initiative.

Inquisitor Rost simply wanted to gain more influence in the Limitless Starfield; he sensed a power vacuum and, seeing the Tyran War in the Limitless Starfield gaining momentum—

They couldn't wait to use their connections in the courtroom to launch this so-called "punishment war."

And that's how it turned out.

A dozen or so battleships were busy annihilating the Charter Fleet under the Sector Governor's command. The Sector Governor's side was not to be trifled with either, and he rallied a group of people to resist.

He couldn't even settle scores after the fact. With a wave of his hand, he began to target the locals and then continued to attack the territory of the Tau Empire. The human colonies, which had just been forced to submit due to the arrival of the fleet, rose up again under high-pressure purges.

As a result, he was caught in a counterattack by the Tau and nearly annihilated. Meanwhile, the traveling merchant ronin who was still bombarding the governor's mansion rushed to his rescue.

Romulus glanced again at the invitation in the corner, recalling the smug tone that emanated from the letter.

What, a victorious meeting will be held twenty days later atop the ruins of Dahl Is.

The empire has really done something wrong; it should examine its own problems to see itself in this state.

Human life should never be squandered like this.

"I shouldn't be standing here."

A frustrated voice echoed in Aglaia's mind; she should have waited outside for the results after submitting the report.

"What are your thoughts on the outcome of this battle?"

Romulus spoke in a gentle and calm tone.

There's no need to take your anger out on people who are unrelated to you.

That's even more terrifying.

Aglaia forced herself to speak, "The High Lords Council will handle the matter appropriately, and the Assassins' Court will exercise its discretionary power to execute individuals." The Empire could tolerate a high-ranking official's bloodthirstiness, lustfulness, inhumanity, and countless flaws.

But the incompetence of a senior executive must not be tolerated.

It was inevitable that Rost, along with his mentor, would be expelled from the court.

"We'll handle it, okay?"

Romulus began to explain, but rather to the person behind Aglaia.

"After all, when we fight in the future and encounter such incidents, we can't just add to the workload of the high lords every time, right?"

Right, is that right?

These so-called "workloads" are all real rights.

"Yes!"

Aglaia nodded almost reflexively, the strands of hair at her temples swaying gently with the movement.

This is far too forceful.

Throughout the entire empire, only these four officials dared to do such a thing.

"Yes, I will submit detailed reports on relevant actions and personnel appointments and removals. Each High Lord member should have the relevant templates."

Having received the response he wanted, Romulus's words finally took on a questioning tone.

To be honest, he no longer believes in the wisdom of the empire.

"some."

Aglaia nodded again, and the Calidus assassin behind her stepped forward and silently placed a thick, gold-edged dossier on the table.

very good--

Romulus's expression relaxed for the first time; at least on the surface, he didn't have to worry about the High Lords.

"Thank you."

Romulus bowed his head and waved again, indicating that they could leave.

"I'll take my leave now, Lord Romulus."

Aglaia performed the Eagle Salute and then left the High Council Chamber.

Her gaze followed the turn and shifted to the Hall of Governance below the Supreme Council Chamber, where a large number of Astartes and mortals were handling government affairs and making decisions, and beside them were many apprentices learning.

This scene existed in his field of vision for only a moment before disappearing completely as he turned around, and Aglaia steadily walked away.

After passing through two checkpoints, we arrived at a clean and aesthetically pleasing corridor, where we noticed children walking by with relaxed smiles as they left school.

"Whoo~"

Aglaia finally breathed a sigh of relief.
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[Complete template entry]

[Enter list]

[Generate Manuscript]

[Generation complete]

Templated dossiers were generated, their surface stained with the blood of saints and still carrying a faint fishy smell.

The invincible guards quickly began the review process.

After doing all this, Romulus checked his watch and began contacting his partners.

Internal communications were expedited.

"Arthur."

He spoke.

"There is a mission."