Alvin: I Think I See a White Phosphorus Execution Waving at Me

"I see---"

Having heard this, Alvin roughly understood the significance and reason behind Lloyd's actions.

No wonder he said those words before he died, "It was Lloyd Fernando who lost, not the Fernando Family!"

In this way, he preserved the last glimmer of hope for the Fernando Family!

"No wonder he's a cunning old fox who's lived for over two hundred years—he even managed to outsmart me." Although he'd been tricked, Alvin wasn't angry.

This is essentially an exchange of benefits.

Lloyd handed over control of the Eternal Forge to Lillian and removed her from the rebellion. Combined with Alvin's resistance, even the Vought would not punish Lillian.

However, as long as the "Eternal Forge" remains, with Lillian's calm and patient nature, the Fernando Family will not disappear, and will eventually rise again!

"You should know where the star map I need is, right?" Alvin looked at Lillian.

"Yes, Your His Highness Alvin."

Lillian knew her place perfectly well, and nodded slightly. "The Valshius Family's star map lies at the core of the Eternal Forge."

That old man, he foresaw everything!

Although he had gained an advantage, Alvin was still uneasy. Wasn't that old fox indirectly forcing him to protect Lillian and the last bloodline of the Fernando Family by throwing the family star map into the core of the Eternal Forge?

To get the star map, you need Lillian!

Even if he wanted to abandon Lillian, the Vought would keep Lillian, and might even allow her to reproduce, otherwise the Eternal Forge would be unusable!

Fernando and the Eternal Forge are inextricably linked; whichever faction ultimately obtains it must ensure Lillian's survival!

"What a brilliant plan, even arranging your path after death..." Alvin couldn't help but sigh. Although they were on the opposite side, Lloyd was still a worthy opponent.

"Yes"

Lillian lowered her eyes, her feelings complicated.

In her mind, the scene of that day, after she was severely injured by the statue, flashed through her mind.

"You... you actually conspired with outsiders to destroy Fernando?!"

Lloyd was initially shocked, then enraged. But after a moment of fury, a complex expression appeared on his face, and he gazed at her silently for a long time before finally saying, "Good, good, good—it is an honor for the Fernando Family to have a descendant like you, and it is also my honor!"

Knowing she had been exposed, Lillian completely abandoned her pretense, tearing off her mask and glaring at him with venomous hatred. "I'm disgusted by the blood flowing in my veins, the Fernando Family —it's just a pity I won't be able to witness its destruction!"

Looking at Lillian, who was hysterically cursing Fernando, Lloyd simply watched calmly and then said, "There's one thing you can't deny—you are a descendant of the Fernando Family, our blood flows in your veins!"

"So what?!"

Lillian spat out a mouthful of smoke, glaring at him fiercely. "You won't succeed. The Fernando Family will be destroyed!"

"Perhaps."

Lloyd remained expressionless, as if he were seeing his granddaughter for the first time, his eyes filled with complex emotions. "For over twenty years, since I transferred you to 'Shadow Blade' and you've been by my side for over twenty years, you haven't made a single mistake. This character and forbearance are truly rare!"

"Old man, how could you possibly know what I paid for my revenge against Fernando!"

Lillian clenched her teeth, blood trickling from her lips. The bitter taste, mixed with hatred, filled her mouth, a sour and slightly metallic flavor!

For more than twenty years, she has been living in constant fear and trepidation every day since she woke up, afraid of revealing her true thoughts!

She even remembered how many steps she had to take each day to see Lloyd, and she had memorized the distance of each step!

From his eyes and expressions to every tiny detail, he has never made a single mistake in over twenty years!

She only regretted that she couldn't witness the destruction of this wicked family!

"Destruction is fine—" Lloyd seemed to have aged decades in an instant, his body hunched over, a bitter look on his face. "These days should end, but the Fernando Family will never be destroyed. The only ones who should be destroyed are us!"

Having said that, he turned his gaze to Lillian, a hint of relief in his eyes. "And you will become the cornerstone of the Fernando Family's rebirth after its destruction!"

As the flashback ended, Lillian felt a complex mix of emotions. She had clearly wanted to destroy the Fernando Family, but in the end, through a series of unforeseen events, she became the last Fernando!

In this way, Lloyd planted a seed for Fernando, and in doing so, personally destroyed the Fernando had been filled with sin in the past!

Alvin sighed, looking at the central treatment area, feeling a bit of a headache.

If it weren't for that old Lloyd, he wouldn't have had to shamelessly come here, but for the Eternal Forge... he had no choice but to come!

He came here to visit an old acquaintance.

Pushing open the door, Aldrich, wrapped up like a dumpling, was lying on the hospital bed, writing something.

Hearing someone enter, he turned around and, seeing it was Alvin, couldn't help but laugh out loud, "Thanks to the Emperor's blessing, I can see you again, Mr. Alvin. Thank you for your contributions to the Imperium."

"As Rogue Trader appointed by the Imperium, this is what I should do, Your Inquisitor."

After a few words of modesty, Alvin explained, "Things happened suddenly, and I hope you can understand why we abandoned your judgment."

"Oh, you mean this?" Aldrich smiled and shook his head. "Don't worry, if it were me, I would make the same judgment as you. Abandoning worthless and high-risk companions is the right choice. You don't need to worry."

"How are you feeling?" Alvin asked with concern.

"Not bad, but because the bones and skin have been dissolved, a modification must be implanted."

Aldrich didn't seem too concerned about his physical condition. "Thanks to the Emperor, I can still serve the Imperium. It seems my life... can continue to create more value for His Majesty and the Imperium."

Because he was the first person to be infected with the virus, Aldrich's symptoms were the most severe.

Almost all of its bones and skin were dissolved, and its internal organs were also damaged in many places. It was a blessing from the Yellow Skin that it was still alive.

If this happened in the 3K Era, Aldrich would most likely have spent the rest of his life in the intensive care unit on a ventilator.

But this is Warhammer 40K, and aside from everything else, the mechanical implants and bio-modification technologies are still quite advanced.

As he said, a large number of mechanical Prosthetic limb and internal organs must be implanted to sustain life.

"Praise be to the Emperor! Your loyalty will surely be seen by the Golden Throne."

Alvin offered a compliment and then fell silent.

Aldrich, lying in his hospital bed, immediately saw through his thoughts and stopped what he was writing.

He smiled and said, "You came to see me, surely not for something as simple as checking on my health, right?"

"Okay, you figured it out after all."

Alvin sighed and could only tell the truth, "I want you to save one person."

"Fernando's last bloodline?"

The experienced Inquisitor, of course, saw through his intentions at a glance, and looked at Alvin with a half-smile, "Lillian Fernando, the sole survivor, is that right?"

"Yes, Your Inquisitor is indeed formidable."

Now that the truth was out, Alvin no longer concealed anything. "She is very important to me. If the report is submitted truthfully, she will be brought to the Vought according to the Fernand family's crimes. Therefore, I would like to ask you to conceal something in the report."

"That's easy to discuss, but you have to grant me one request." Aldrich was surprisingly agreeable.

This surprised Alvin for a few seconds.

What are the requirements?

Alvin asked tentatively.

"It's very simple for you."

Aldrich put down the report, looked at Alvin, and smiled, "Let me board your exploration fleet and go to the Black Zone with you. That's my request."

By having a seasoned Inquisitor aboard his flagship, Alvin could almost picture himself bound to the stake, being executed by white phosphorus!