Time for Hell, Traitor

With the war order issued, the crew members hurriedly returned to their posts.

Officers and crew shouted orders from their superiors.

The Plasma Reactor at the center of the ship was activated with a loud roar and entered working condition.

Sweating profusely, sailors operated giant robotic arms to lift huge shells from the ammunition magazine to the gun deck and load them into the breech.

Tech-Priest and engineering officers sang praises of the Omnissiah while monitoring the rise in the energy index.

"The docking arm is released, the cable has been detached, the attitude adjustment thruster is activated, and we are leaving the port."

"Reactor output is normal, and the energy allocation plan has been submitted."

"..."

Qin Yun felt the vibrations caused by the Imperial Glory sliding off the orbital berth.

Another battle is about to begin.

It seems that since coming into this world, every day has been filled with fighting, or being on the road to a battle, or preparing supplies for war.

Anyway, everything is related to war.

Fortunately, he still had that group of carefree players who could alleviate the stress of the war.

Other warships in the port also left the port one after another, forming a battle formation in the Void to meet the enemy.

"Master, the enemy has sent a communication. Should we connect it?" Xi Ling asked.

Qin Yun nodded.

Information floods into the projection device, causing it to hum.

The projected beam outlined a middle-aged man in a naval uniform, whose sharp gaze suggested he was a seasoned veteran.

"Are you the Living Saint who False Emperor?"

The other person's tone was cold and full of disdain.

"Lieutenant General Petre?"

Before Qin Yun could speak, Xia spoke up first.

Her tone was a mixture of surprise and anger, clearly indicating that she knew the other person.

"You actually betrayed the Emperor, you damned bastard."

There aren't many people in the Calixis Sector who can rise to the rank of Vice Admiral.

These people are all outstanding individuals in terms of family background and ability.

Among the many vice admirals, Petre, who came from the House Andre, was the youngest.

The House Andre is an ancient military aristocracy in the Calixis Sector.

A family full of legends.

In the M36 era, the legendary Rogue Trader Solomon Harlock mapped out a region outside the borders of the Imperium, naming it the Calixis Expansion Zone, also known as the Drusus Reach.

The Calixis Expansion Zone contains Xenos Imperium, ancient civilization ruins, rare minerals, and remnants of Dark Age of Technology.

The wealth and stories Solomon Harlock brought back attracted adventurous people who longed for wealth and status.

Over thousands of years, the expansion of Calixis has welcomed countless adventurers, wanderers, and Adeptus Mechanicus pioneers.

In the M39 era, Preto Gorgena Anjou, a powerful nobleman from the Terra court, was promoted to Grand General, also known as Grand Marshal.

Authorized by the High Lord Terra, Anjou launched an expedition to liberate and rule the expanded region of Calixis, known in history as the 'Anjou Crusade'.

The first and second phases of the offensive went smoothly, allowing humanity to successfully establish a foothold in the Calixis expansion zone.

In the third phase, however, a series of unexpected events occurred, causing Anjou to feel pressured and begin to doubt himself.

He delegated power to his subordinates, but because he did not clearly define who had the leadership, the Expeditionary Force was constantly embroiled in internal strife over the struggle for control of the narrative.

At this time, a young general named Drusus suddenly rose to prominence.

With his talent, he led the Expeditionary Force to a series of victories and reunited the Expeditionary Force.

After Anjou passed away, Drusus assumed the rank of Grand Marshal.

He rallied his forces, defeated the last of the Xenos and heretics, and won the sector.

It is rumored that the false prince, Tychak Ravenfather, one of the Seven Great Daemons of the Calixis Sector, was once defeated by Drusus.

The Anjou Crusade lasted for more than sixty years and ultimately laid the foundation for the Imperium's rule over the Calixis Sector.

Drusus thus became the first governor of the Calixis Sector.

It was around that time that the House Andre rose to prominence in the Calixis Sector.

At that time, House Andre's ancestor was just a young man full of adventurous spirit.

He achieved some merit during the Anjou Crusade and eventually retired as a naval lieutenant.

But this ancestor was very insightful; he made joining the navy an ironclad rule that the descendants of the House Andre had to abide by.

Both men and women are required to serve in the Navy until they retire or are killed in action.

In this way, they gained recognition and were gradually elevated to the status of military aristocracy by those in power.

By the time of Petre's generation, the House Andre had become even more sought after, attracting the attention of many other families.

Many people believe that Petre, who became a vice admiral at a young age, will definitely become an admiral in the future, and may even become an admiral in the Solar Navy.

Xia advised, "Petre, you still have a chance to turn back. If you surrender, the Living Saint will forgive your sins as much as possible, considering your repentance."

Petre seemed to have heard something funny, and spoke with a contemptuous tone.

"The era of False Emperor is over."

"I don't think continuing to be loyal to that mummy is a smart decision."

Xia's tone turned angry, "You will pay the price for this, and the entire House Andre will be destroyed because of your stupidity."

"No! No!" Petre shook a finger, denying Xia's words. "You are completely wrong. The House Andre will reach its peak because of my wisdom."

"We'll have the answer soon." Xia looked at Petre as if he were looking at a dead man.

If Petre were speaking to herself, he might actually be able to make such bold claims.

Unfortunately, he was facing the Imperial Glory and its noblest master, the Emperor's Living Saint, the great Guide.

Petre, this young naval genius, was destined for a tragic end.

Just as Qin Yun's gaze caught the glow of the enemy ship's engine, the enemy's first wave of missiles arrived.

Small destroyers and frigates patrolling around cruisers and battleships launched anti-missile weapons to intercept them.

First Company small explosions occurred instantly in space.

A few torpedoes pierced the fire control net but struck the Void Shield of the large warship.

The terrifying explosion caused the Void Shield to flicker, and a massive amount of destructive energy was transferred into the Warp.

"It seems the enemy's command level is quite high. They calculated our speed to launch missiles and torpedoes, allowing us to crash into them precisely," Qin Yun remarked.

"Petre is one of the most outstanding naval commanders in recent years, and the older generation speaks highly of him," Xia explained.

"It's a pity his story ends here," Qin Yun said regretfully. "Continue the advance. Have the commander of the Sard Chapter Master take the veterans to the Teleportarium to wait for me. Once the enemy's Void Shield has a gap, we will immediately teleport and board the ship to decapitate the enemy's flagship."

Qin Yun had no intention of wasting precious time and ship resources on a Void battle with the enemy.

The enemy's ships far outnumbered theirs.

Even if we win, it will be a Pyrrhic victory.

Tathagata some underhanded tactics to resolve this quickly?

The two fleets began firing at each other when they were less than a million kilometers apart.

The blazing Lance flashed in the Void, and the torpedoes were launched in a wide fan shape, forming intersecting lines that forced each other into their desired positions.

The two sides exchanged fire as they closed in.

The Void Shield flickered, and occasionally fighter jets and small ships would be destroyed, exploding into flames in the Void.

When the two sides were close enough, Xia, following Qin Yun's instructions, concentrated his fire on the enemy's flagship— the Truth's Light, a battlecruiser.

As the two warships passed each other, the Truth's Light maintained a list to allow the port-side guns to have a better firing angle.

Through calculations, Xi Ling discovered the weakness in the Void Shield of the Truth's Light.

With a barrage of bullets, the Void Shield covering the side spires of the Truth's Light was shattered.

The heavy hull was hit, exploded, and a gap appeared.

"Prepare to teleport, then behead him."

Qin Yun chose to lead the team personally to resolve the battle as quickly as possible.

The machines on the Teleportarium are activated.

The Dreadnought Veteran Sard, along with a group of veterans who had been tempered by brutal battles, will join Qin Yun in boarding the ship.

After a bright flash of Warp light, the priest in charge of maintaining the teleportation mechanism performed a Rite of the Cog.

"Praise be to the great Omnissiah, teleportation successful."

On the bridge of the Truth's Light, Vice Admiral Petre calmly directed the battle.

He possesses exceptional military talent, enabling him to quickly assess changes in the battlefield situation and adopt the most advantageous course of action.

The Corpse Emperor's servant's fleet was smaller and its tactics were clumsy; its only advantage was this warship that was currently exchanging fire with the flagship.

As long as he can keep this warship occupied, he has an 80% chance of winning this battle.

"Sir, the shield is damaged!" a signal officer shouted.

"Send men to repair it, dispatch armed crews to the damaged area, and be alert for enemy boarding," Lieutenant General Petre said.

"Something's wrong. The Ethereal reaction is surging. The enemy is teleporting!" the Auspex supervisor shouted.

The next second, a ring of electric light lit up the command platform.

When the light faded, Qin Yun and his many warriors arrived.

"In the name of the Emperor, traitors should all die."

Sard roared.

Other soldiers also raised their weapons, and guns roared.

Swords flew, and flesh and blood were torn apart.

Five minutes later, the bridge of the Truth's Light was littered with mangled flesh and wreckage.

"It seems your family will not achieve the glory you envisioned."

Qin Yun looked at Lieutenant General Petre and spoke calmly.

"You..."

Petre looked at the other's tall figure and wings, trembling with fear, his tongue feeling as heavy as lead, unable to speak.

"No need for further words, just bear the consequences of betrayal."

Qin Yun swung his sword and beheaded Petre.

Thus ended the life of a naval commander who should have become a legend.

At this moment, the holographic screen in front of the captain's throne was constantly displaying icons for communication requests.

Qin Yun walked over and pressed the communication button.

"Lieutenant General Petre, I am Sonas Colin, Governor of the Scintilla Hive World. We are under heavy bombardment, and our defenses are on the verge of collapse. When will you win the Void War and provide us with support?"

"Hello, Governor Sonas, Lieutenant General Petre will not provide you with any support."

"Who are you? Where is Lieutenant General Petre?"

"He's already gone to hell before you. Next, it's your turn. Are you ready, traitor?"

P. S.: I've tried my best. Tomorrow is the last four updates. I imagine you won't have that many monthly votes anymore, and subscriptions won't increase too quickly. Let me take it easy and just update 10,000 words a day.