Warhammer 40 Spring: Loyalty of the Multiverse

Chapter 189: Visiting the front line in person
"The war has begun!" The great sage Yuramirs entered the room and shouted this without even a moment's formality.

Tie Hui stopped writing, took off his glasses, and stood up silently. He turned to look at the floor-to-ceiling window embedded in the center of the wall next to him, where sunlight was just beginning to fall on him.

"Sigh—how's the construction of the defense line going?" Tie Hui sighed, whether from exhaustion or some other reason, and then quickly inquired about the orders that had been issued earlier.

"The key defensive nodes have been constructed, but we haven't yet located the exact territory of the Necromancers," Archsage Yuramirs stated, providing the current progress. Tie Hui took the tablet and looked at the data. Archsage Yuramirs continued, "However, according to intelligence from Basharol, we've found several death worlds inhabited by aliens. Perhaps we can divert Chaos' forces at the key nodes, letting these aliens fight them off one by one."

Tie Hui was very satisfied with the progress and location of these defense lines; these were not decisions he made unilaterally.

They mostly held online meetings to analyze and select locations based on the limited map of the entire Ghoul Starfield.

Once each one was finalized, the order was immediately given to begin constructing the fortress and defenses.

The fortifications for each node planet are not deployed on the planet's surface. Instead, they penetrate deep into the planet's interior, starting at a depth of 500 meters.

In particular, various types of anti-aircraft weapons were built on some special terrains on the planet's surface, and defensive forces were also stationed on other planets surrounding the main defensive planet.

Every soldier who entered the fortress knew this was a war with no chance of survival. Once inside, it was either a matter of holding out until victory, or... their lives would be forfeit to the Golden Throne!
Furthermore, each fortress planet is garrisoned with more than 30 Astartes. Their mission is not only to oversee the entire fortress, but also to conduct tactical strikes and strategic deployments against the enemy during wartime.

They were all veterans, even veterans from the entire company. The mission was a near-certain death, so the entire combat group equipped them with Terminator armor, along with the Dreadnoughts.

The frontline sector was once the home of the Night Lords, the Nostramore Sector. However, after being plundered and destroyed by the Ash Claws, it has been reduced to ruins.

It could be said to have become the territory of some unknown aliens and chaotic thoughts. The complexity of this star sector was so great that Abaddon had not previously paid much attention to it.

However, the words of the four peddlers have forced him to concentrate more attention and forces here, entering the entire Ghoul Starfield.

However, he still did not prioritize this matter, and he did not come here personally, but instead sent more fleets and warbands to launch an attack.

His main target is still the Nakmonde Corridor!

Due to the unique geographical location and environment of the Nostramore Sector, the Ironforge did not construct any node fortresses on any of the planets within this sector.

They simply planned a route and placed some supplies on a planet along the way when the enemy fleet was withdrawing, for use in guerrilla warfare and harassment.

"A message from Basharol and the others." The holographic projection in front of Tie Hui lit up. The portraits of Tiberos, Malcardo, and Hart Neff were all reflected on it.

The first line of defense was in the Nostramo Sector, where Tiberius was currently conducting guerrilla warfare with the Shark Legion.

Although the troops were dispersed, the distance between them ensured that they could provide support as quickly as possible should danger arise.

"We have detected some vanguard fleets that have entered our defensive lines," Tiberius's voice broke the tense atmosphere.

"Which warband is it?" Hart Neff inquired, needing to know which warband the other side belonged to formulate appropriate tactics based on the intelligence. Although the grand strategy had been laid out, if the details were not handled properly, even the most perfect strategy would fail.

A thousand-mile long dike can be destroyed by an ant hole!
Tiberos shook his head. "We don't know the specific details about the Warring States yet. But based on what we've encountered and the intelligence we've obtained from Bartholona, ​​the Death Guard, the Thousand Sons, the World Eaters, and even the former Emperor's Son have all been mobilized and are heading this way. And according to our intelligence, their numbers are probably no less than 15,000."

“These traitors have quite the scheme,” Malcado said coldly, as a descendant of the Imperial Fist. He and his Black Sanctuary branch were placed at the very back of all the defenses, right next to the Necromancer's territory in space.

It can be said that all the key fortresses along the entire defensive line were designed and constructed under the command of Astartes of the Imperial Fist.

Tie Hui stared thoughtfully at the holographic projection of the ghoul star system on the table. His fingers tapped lightly on the table, making a rhythmic thumping sound.

"I need to go to the front lines!" After a moment of silence, Tie Hui suddenly uttered words that shocked everyone.

This guy can't go to the front lines, because if anything happens to him, they'll basically have to pay with their lives.

"I disagree! If anything were to happen to you, my lord, we would truly have to atone with our lives," Malcado said, shaking his head vigorously. He understood Tie Hui's importance better than anyone else.

Ironbey's role is to find a world where humanity can stably expand its military and production, and to ensure its military strength continues to grow, not to fight on the front lines like a common soldier.

"They're looking for me. No matter how much you try to stop them, I'm still their target. If you stop them, they'll get angry and increase their reinforcements. If you can't, what's the point?" Tie Hui waved his hand dismissively at them. He couldn't just sit in the back and become a mascot; otherwise, he would truly lose his authority.

He'd truly become a puppet for them to explore the world and advance technology. In that case, he'd be better off as a mere tool.

After all, tools don't have any thoughts!

Therefore, he had to go to the front lines in person; he dared not gamble on human nature. The lessons of history over millennia had made him constantly reflect upon them and remain vigilant!
“You don’t need to worry, I can go to other worlds. If all else fails, I’ll just go to another world and run away by myself, and then stay there for a few more years. You can conquer the planet I’ve traveled to, so that I can return later.”

Hart Neff was about to speak, but was immediately interrupted by Tie Hui waving his hand.

"I know what you want to say, but my mind is made up, so there's no need to try to persuade me anymore. And don't forget who I am!" Tie Hui stood up and gave the three men a warning look, personally setting the tone for the matter, which no one could change.

Meanwhile, his last words made the three of them look rather grim. And this was exactly what Tie Hui wanted to achieve.

Sometimes, using the emperor's name to intimidate others can be quite effective.

"Don't forget, I can bypass my own security issues at any time, and I don't even need you to send anyone to protect me."

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(End of this chapter)