Fernando's Ambition: To Declare Himself King?

With a few days to go before the official auction, Alvin, having nothing else to do, led Tucker to wander around Nomad Port.

Selene had already been reprimanded and fired because of what happened before, which gave him a lot of free time.

In a way, he also saved Selene's life; the deeper the connection she had with him, the more likely something bad would happen in the end.

Whether it was his acting skills or not, the Fernando Family believed that he was Scion of the Acquis Family, and even the number of people monitoring him decreased significantly.

On the west side of the Nomad Port lies a chaotic trading area where you can find anything and all sorts of strange and monstrous things—a kind of alternative "Black Market."

Just as they entered a nearly deserted corner, a man appeared from the side, filthy and wearing tattered robes, blocking their way.

However, this man who looked like a scavenger uttered a startling statement. "Nice to meet you, Your His Highness Alvin!"

Exposed?!

Before Alvin could speak, Tucker, like a ghost, crept up behind him and drew his dagger without hesitation, ready to end his life.

"Etc!"

Alvin quickly spoke up, stopping Tucker.

Only then did the man realize that a dagger was pressed against his neck, the chilling touch sending cold sweat down his face.

What's going on?!

Without his knowledge, he was approached by the enemy's guards, who even held a dagger to his neck!

"Wait, I am Aldrich Norwich, the Inquisitor sent by the Vought to investigate the Fernando Family!" he said hastily, fearing that if he were even half a second later, his head would be chopped off!

"Inquisitor?" Tucker's voice was hoarse, like a venomous snake, echoing in his ear. "What evidence do you have to prove you are Inquisitor?"

"Inside the lining of my clothes is a 'Rose Knot' badge issued by the Vought," Aldrich said rapidly.

Tucker rummaged through his clothes for a while and found the "Rose Knot" badge. After confirming his identity, he took the knife from his neck on the shelf.

"I'm sorry, my guard was a bit incompetent," Alvin apologized. "Are you alright?"

"It's alright, I understand." Aldrich shook his head with a wry smile, then looked at Tucker with a hint of surprise in his eyes. "I didn't expect your guard to be so capable. I didn't even notice when he appeared behind me. He's amazing."

How could it not be amazing?

Tucker has now undergone three rounds of biological modification by the engineers of the Alien World, and in terms of physical abilities, he can almost completely overwhelm the Stormtrooper!

However, the sight of an Inquisitor appearing in Nomad Port, especially disguised in this way, puzzled Alvin: "Sir Aldrich, why are you disguising yourself like this?"

"Let me introduce myself first," Aldrich cleared his throat and said seriously, "I belong to the Ordo Hereticus under the Vought, and I have been ordered to investigate the Fernando Family. As for why I am disguised like this, it is because if they find out I am still alive, they will stop at nothing to kill me!"

"You are Inquisitor, who would dare kill you?"

Alvin's expression changed slightly, showing some surprise.

"You probably guessed it already, didn't you?" Aldrich said bitterly, "In Nomad Port, besides the Fernando Family, who else would dare to kill an Inquisitor?"

From this sentence, Alvin realized the seriousness of the matter. What had Fernando done to go so far as to kill an Inquisitor?!

"What exactly is going on, Inquisitor Aldrich?" Alvin asked in a serious tone.

Aldrich briefly recounted what had happened.

A year ago, he was ordered to investigate the Fernando Family. According to internal documents from the Vought, in the past decade, many Rogue Trader had disappeared in Nomad Port, and heretics and Xenos frequently attacked surrounding starports, causing great losses. However, the Fernando Family always managed to avoid these losses.

Therefore, the Vought suspected that the Fernando Family was colluding with Xenos forces and sent him to investigate.

At first, there was nothing wrong with it. Although Aldrich suspected the Fernando Family, he couldn't find any substantial evidence.

But the turning point came six months ago when, by chance, he discovered the "Shadow Dome" council. After trying every means to infiltrate it, he found evidence of Fernando's collusion with heretics, and also discovered something even more astonishing.

Aldrich immediately tried to send a Psychic Power message to the Vought, but it was intercepted. So he made a quick decision and fled Nomad Port.

However, just after the ship entered Warp, Aldrich's fleet was surrounded by a large number of Aeldari Corsair.

After a fierce battle, the fighting force was almost entirely wiped out.

In a desperate situation, Aldrich activated the ship's self-destruct sequence and then used Xenos technology.

He sneaked back to Nomad Port, hiding in the most chaotic western district, lying in wait for his chance.

Until today, he happened to run into Alvin, and only then did he risk being exposed and show himself to stop them.

As for why he knew Alvin, the reason is actually quite simple: he was on the investigative list of the Vought, and at the very top of it.

The fact that the Fernando Family would go to such lengths as to intercept and Inquisitor filled Alvin with growing unease.

He asked, "Mr. Aldrich, what secret have you discovered?"

Even if Fernando colluded with the Xenos, would it warrant killing an Inquisitor?

"They want to declare themselves kings!"

Aldrich's voice was filled with unspeakable anger, his pupils were bloodshot, his clenched fists were bulging with veins, and his temples were throbbing, showing just how turbulent his emotions were when he said those words!

"I discovered at the Shadow Dome Council that the Fernando Family intends to divide the Imperium's territory and collaborate with heretics to seize Nomad Port!"

"Hiss."

Even Alvin, who was usually incredibly daring and often jokingly called himself "the Yellow Skin," was genuinely shocked when he heard those words!

The Fernando Family wants to declare themselves kings!

Are they crazy?!

"Your Inquisitor, you should know what those words mean." Alvin took a deep breath, still somewhat incredulous, and stared at him seriously, saying in a deep voice, "Unless you can produce evidence, I find it hard to believe your accusations."

His reason for doing this was not to protect the Fernando Family, but to protect the dignity, power, and status of the Merchant Dynasty!

If today an Inquisitor can accuse the Fernando Family of treason without solid evidence, then tomorrow many more Inquisitor will accuse the Valshius Family!

Looking at Alvin's serious face, Inquisitor Aldrich sighed, "I'm sorry, although I witnessed it with my own eyes, my evidence was destroyed on the spaceship during the escape. So far, I have no evidence to prove that the Fernando Family has betrayed the Imperium."