In Warhammer, throwing a muddle is impossible.

A subspace jump without a navigator is like a blind person driving on a highway.

“We can make short jumps…” Caesar tried to argue.

"From here to the Limitless Starfield, a short-distance jump would take nearly several hundred years," the Great Sage pointed out the reality mercilessly. "Moreover, the subspace tides in the Misty Starfield are currently extremely chaotic. Without a navigator, it would be far too risky for you to set sail with the STC."

“Therefore…” the great sage revealed his true intentions, “I have a more reasonable proposal.”

"My exploration fleet will suspend its mission to Agrippina—after all, protecting STC is clearly a higher priority than the routine meetings there."

"We will escort you to the extreme star system. During this time, you may share data with the chief navigator on our flagship."

The great sage paused, then threw out an even bigger bait.

"Furthermore, our route can be slightly detoured... for example, we could go back to Riza first?"

“That is one of the most famous forging worlds in the entire galaxy. I imagine that since your organization is going to rebuild it, you must need more personnel and resources, right? Riza can provide the best Star Speaker and Navigator contracts, and even more technical support.”

Caesar had to admit that the other party's offer was indeed very attractive.

This not only solved the navigation problem, but also provided a free and powerful bodyguard, and even made a grand promise.

"Wait a minute, I need to discuss this with the brothers."

……

Within the dedicated channel.

[Caesar: That's the situation. That old geezer's stuck with us, insisting on escorting us. But he's right, not having a navigator is a big problem.]

Solomon: Indeed. If we just blindly fly around in the warp, we'll inevitably arouse suspicion sooner or later. We need a legitimate cover.

[Osiris: And the ship is indeed short-staffed. Star Speakers, Engine Prophets, Navigators… we can't conjure these specialized talents ourselves. Recruiting from Riza or Altramar is essential.]

Vlad: Let him come along! We won't lose anything anyway. Besides, those young technical priests look at us like we're starving wolves. Maybe we can even snatch a few more away in Riza?

[Caesar: Okay, it's settled then. A ride! I absolutely have to get a ride!]

……

After reaching a consensus, Caesar replied to the Great Sage.

“Sage, your sincerity has moved us. We accept your protection.”

"Praise be to Om Messiah!" The great sage was so happy that all his instruments hummed.

a few days later.

The fleet has assembled.

Apart from Colonel Caster and the Star Forces who remained on Gwent to maintain order, Audrey and the four-person group had already boarded the "Golden Antlers".

Above the planet Quint, Riza’s mechanical ark steers like a behemoth, with several escort ships flanking it.

The "Golden Antlers" surrounded in the middle are like a sacred object that has been carefully worshipped.

Through the porthole, one could see many young technical priests on the surrounding mechanical ships, their eyes fixed on the warship carrying the STC with fervent gazes.

The fleet then gradually sailed out of the port and began preparations for subspace travel.

……

Meanwhile, deep within the vast subspace, in that ever-changing crystal labyrinth.

There is no concept of time here, only endless conspiracies and variables.

The ever-changing master of cunning and cunning was watching the fleet that was about to set sail with great interest.

The golden barrier had rendered his small attempt futile, but it only piqued the interest of this destructive power.

"An unseen destiny... unknown variables..."

Countless overlapping sounds echoed in the subspace.

He blew a gentle breath.

In the void of the warp, countless forbidden pages drifted down from nothingness, transforming into a dark blue storm that silently gathered along the inevitable path of the fleet.

“Go ahead, add a little…variation to their journey.”

……

Outer space of Quint Star.

"Full power engine! Geller force field activated!"

With the order given, the 'Golden Antlers' began to slowly accelerate.

Around it, Riza's mechanical fleet formed an escort formation, protecting the black warship like stars surrounding the moon.