The Sisters of Silence

The more glamorous a place appears on the surface, the darker and damper it is underneath; the same is true of Nomad Port.

The "real talent market" that Selene mentioned was actually a huge prison located underground in Nomad Port. They took an elevator and went down several hundred meters before arriving at the entrance.

There were many private soldiers guarding the entrance, and it was clear that each of them was well-equipped, no less so than the Astra Militarum.

"To enter here, you need a Level 2 pass," Selene said as they walked. "Of course, since this is your first time in Nomad Port, you'll need someone to vouch for you, and my clearance is just right for you, Mr. Charles."

"Well done, I'll remember you."

Alvin glanced at her and casually praised, "Don't worry, I won't treat you unfairly."

This simple compliment made Selene secretly delighted. The commission she received from a single transaction here was far more lucrative than several months of service in the reception hall!

That's why she was willing to act as guarantor!

"Mr. Nick, this is Mr. Charles."

Selene arrived at the prison gate, forcing a fawning smile, "I'm bringing him to see the 'goods'."

Nick was an elderly man with a stooped posture and many mechanically modified organs; he was probably in charge here.

"Welcome, welcome, please follow me." Nick said with a smile, "What type of 'goods' are you looking for? Tell me and I can help you filter them."

"Special, the more special the better."

Alvin just wanted to see just how bold the Fernando Family really was.

"Hehe, then you've come to the right place," Nick said, walking ahead. "Here, if you can think of it, you can buy it."

"That powerful? Do you have any Space Marine?" Alvin sneered.

"Woolen cloth-"

In short, Nick got the rock drill.

Are you kidding me? Are you here to cause trouble? Selling Space Marine slaves? Do you want to die even faster?!

"Hahaha, just kidding, don't take it so seriously." Alvin patted him on the shoulder. "Then tell me, what kind of goods do you have here?"

"I have Succubus from the Dark Eldar here!" Nick winked, a lewd grin on his face. "She's an absolute stunner. If you want to experience exotic charms, you absolutely can't miss this!"

"Anything else?" Alvin asked expressionlessly, showing no interest whatsoever.

Nick assumed he was dissatisfied, so he said, "If you think it's not exciting enough, we also have specially bred Greenskin Orc here, guaranteed to be thrilling!"

Alvin smirked. Could the tastes of the Imperium nobles get any heavier?

"There's absolutely no need for that." Veins bulged on his forehead. "Give me something normal, understand?!"

Nick understood now; this nobleman wasn't interested in that kind of thing. So he introduced, "I also have several other races here, with very unique abilities. Some can turn invisible, and others are born with Psychic Power. Are you interested?"

That's it?

Alvin shook his head, still looking disappointed. "It seems that's all the Fernando Family can do. They don't even have anything new or interesting to offer."

Then, the group arrived at a special cell deep inside. Behind the heavy Iron Door was a woman bound by chains, wearing a distinctive helmet.

Who is this?

Alvin became interested; a "slave" treated like this was definitely not simple.

"Woolen cloth..."

Nick frowned immediately, a hint of embarrassment on his face. "Mr. Charles, why don't you choose another one?"

"What's wrong with her?" Alvin raised an eyebrow, sensing something amiss from Nick's behavior.

"Ahem, she's not fully tamed yet; she was only recently captured, and quite a few people died during her capture." Nick shook his head and said, "Besides—" "She's no ordinary person. For your safety, you should choose someone else."

"Afraid I can't afford it?!" Alvin snapped, displaying the arrogant and domineering demeanor of a nobleman, and kicked Nick.

Nick's face flushed red, and he was about to erupt in anger, but before he could speak, Alvin slammed a badge into Nick's face, yelling, "Who do you think you are? How dare you question me? I am a descendant of the 'Acquis' family!"

Within the Imperium Sanctus, there is indeed an Acquis Family, and some members of the family have even served as High Lord of Holy Terra, making them undeniably prestigious.

Although it has declined somewhat in recent years, it is still a behemoth, far beyond the reach of frontier families like the Fernando family of Nomad Port.

As for why Alvin possesses the token of the Acquis Family, the reason is actually quite simple; it can be understood as a reflection of the heritage of the Merchant Dynasty.

The Valshius Family boasts a history spanning millennia, with countless connections and relationships. Just by examining a few of the family's heirlooms...

Isn't it simple?

Sure enough, when "Acquis" was brought up, Selene's eyes practically sparkled with excitement.

Nick was also stunned. Good heavens— Scion of the Acquis Family, even if he was from an unfavored collateral branch, was still considered a "heavenly nobleman" to the Fernando Family and even to Nomad Port. He was someone they absolutely could not afford to offend!

"I'm so sorry, Your Highness Charles!" Nick immediately changed his form of address, adopting a humble and obsequious demeanor, and said with a forced smile, "I didn't know you were Scion of the Acquis Family."

"Stop talking nonsense, I don't have time to listen." Alvin, perfectly embodying arrogance and haughtiness, pointed at the person in the cage and shouted, "Tell me quickly, what's going on with her?"

"Actually, it's like this, Your Highness Charles," Nick wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and said with a forced smile, "She is a 'Blank'."

"Blank?!"

Alvin was startled, his eyes widening in surprise.

He thought it was already outrageous that there were Psyker here, but he never expected there would be "Blank" too!

"There's an even more important reason," Nick said awkwardly, "She's very likely—an ' Unclean One."

Unclean One?

Alvin was initially a little confused, but a flash of inspiration made him tremble all over, not from fear, but from shock!

"You mean—she is very likely a 'Sisters of Silence'?!"

In fact, at this point in time, the Sisters of Silence were in a very awkward position.

The Sisters of Silence are all "Blank," an ability that, while capable of suppressing Psychic Power and Warp entities, is viewed as "Unclean One" or even "heretics" within the framework of the Ecclesiarchy's doctrine that "the soul is a gift from the Emperor."

It was met with fear and rejection from the public.

After the Great Crusade and the Horus Heresy, the Sisters of Silence were dismantled and marginalized by the Imperium High Command in the name of weakening the independent military capabilities of the Adeptus Custodes and maintaining the stability of the Imperium.

Having lost her patron in the political struggles, Sisters of Silence has wandered throughout the galaxy since the beginning of the Chaotic Era. Some of her members formed secret societies to continue investigating Psychic Power events, while others lost their lives.

More often than not, the Sisters of Silence are ostracized, hated, and even hunted down by the people of the Imperium because of their status Blank!

Just like in the Middle Ages, when witches were hunted!

This situation will not end until around 012. M42, when Guilliman recalls the scattered Sisters of Silence during the Great Crusade.

Currently, Guilliman has not officially recalled Sisters of Silence on the surface, and even back on Alert Star, the Inquisitor had only mentioned it.

Therefore, in the eyes of the public, the Sisters of Silence are still a symbol of "impurity" and "the Daemon"!

But to treat the Sisters of Silence as slaves and imprison them in cages—isn't the Fernando Family a bit too audacious?!