"So you only just got back recently too?"
Duanmu Huai took a sip of Black Tea and looked toward Dadanier. Felix nodded.
"Yes, my lord. I have completely reclaimed this planet. My brothers... have forgotten the glory of our ancestors and immersed themselves in pointless court struggles. That is precisely why this planet has been unable to develop. So I intend to take all of this back, then set foot once more on the path our ancestors once walked."
"That's not bad. Humanity's expansion is supported by the Inquisition at all times."
Duanmu Huai nodded, but soon changed the subject.
"But is this planet really safe? You should understand what I mean. From the Inquisition's perspective, planets like this can easily breed heresy and Xenomorphs..."
"Please rest assured on that point."
Hearing Duanmu Huai's reply, Dadanier smiled.
"Our ancestors left behind an ancient maxim: every Psyker is the child of a Demon and will bring disaster upon our nation. Therefore, whenever a Psyker is discovered on this planet, they are executed immediately. As for alien Xenomorphs, I have already searched the entire planet and found no signs of them. The only problem is a small resistance force born from my brother's oppressive rule. It is no threat at all."
That made sense. Dadanier had now crossed the stars, after all. Against a World War I-level world, much less a resistance force, even its regular army would be no match for him. It was only natural.
"Mm, good."
After that came the succession ceremony.
There was nothing particularly noteworthy about the ceremony itself. It was basically no different from a coronation. Just as a King would ascend a platform in full view of the people and have a religious leader place a crown on his head to acknowledge his authority, Duanmu