The Future Empress of Nomad Port!

This "Crimson Yellow Latitude Longitude Navigation Chart" records the coordinates of tens of thousands of planets in detail, including many alien civilizations, ancient ruins, locations that can be used for temporary resupply, as well as a large number of minerals and special resource points.

It's no exaggeration to say that having this "navigation map" is like owning a gold mine!

No wonder the Fernando family was able to rise from an ordinary family of Rogue Trader to a powerful ruler of the frontier in just a few decades!

The resource points and ancient ruins recorded on this navigation map alone are enough to allow a family to enjoy extreme luxury for more than a thousand years!

This "Crimson Yellow Latitude Longitude Navigation Chart" was painstakingly discovered by successive heads of the Valshius Family over tens of thousands of years, risking their lives time and time again in the Black Zone where no Astronomican could illuminate the way!

Now, this navigational chart, lost for nearly twenty years, has finally returned to the Valshius Family and into his hands once again!

Clutching the Crystal Ball, which seemed to contain a sky full of twinkling stars, Alvin felt his heart pounding wildly. The mission passed down for tens of thousands of years, along with the heavy pressure, also fell on his shoulders!

"Your His Highness Alvin, besides this star map, I've found something else that might interest you."

As she spoke, Lillian took out another Data Slate, gently swiped her index finger across it, and brought up the contents.

This document records several times, since the disappearance of Valshius's fleet, the Fernando Family dispatched fleets along the "Crimson Yellow Latitude Longitude Navigation Chart" to explore certain unknown coordinates.

In just twenty years, the Fernando Family either sent a small group of people to explore with other caravans almost every year, or explored on their own.

Without exception, all the fleets that headed towards those coordinates eventually got lost in the Black Zone!

The Black Zone is an unknown territory!

Once they leave the Nomad Port, it means that the human fleet will completely lose the guidance of the Astronomican and will be sailing aimlessly in the Warp. Even with the aid of navigation charts, they will easily get lost.

Such a high probability of getting lost is clearly abnormal!

It's important to understand that those who dare to venture into the Black Zone are either experienced traveling Rogue Trader or members of the Mechanicus's exploration fleet. Aside from reckless pirates, these individuals are no pushovers!

One or two people might get lost in the depths of the Black Zone because of greed, but so many people are not normal!

Furthermore, the Mechanicus's exploration fleets often carry a large number of warships, cruisers, and frigates, whose firepower far surpasses that of the Rogue Trader. Even they got lost in the depths of the Black Zone, which shows how dangerous it was!

According to this record, the Fernando Family had joined five different Mechanicus exploration fleets, but after entering this waterway, they all eventually got lost in the depths and disappeared without a trace!

"On this point, Lloyd didn't lie to me—"

Alvin frowned. It seemed that the mysterious coordinates that this "red and yellow longitude and latitude route" ultimately pointed to were even more dangerous than he had imagined!

"You don't seem scared at all?"

Lillian noticed the unconscious curve of his lips, a hint of curiosity in his expression.

Why be afraid?

Alvin took the opportunity to put the "navigation chart" into his Personal Space, then turned to look at the puzzled Lillian: "As Rogue Trader, piloting a warship, roaming the most dangerous places in the universe, exploring the unknown territories of humanity..."

Isn't searching for lost relics of civilizations a romantic thing?

Danger? Where isn't there danger?

He actually enjoys this feeling more than the danger; perhaps it's because he was born with an adventurous spirit in his blood!

This danger, on the contrary, can become a powerful boost to his courage!

The thought of the vast, unknown territories waiting to be explored filled Alvin with excitement!

Looking at Alvin, whose eyes seemed to sparkle like stars, Lillian was somewhat captivated.

"Rogue Trader represent the last vestige of human ambition"—she had heard this phrase many times in her childhood, but only at this moment did Lillian finally understand its profound meaning!

True Rogue Trader are never afraid of danger. They are the last vestiges of human courage and symbolize humanity's enterprising spirit to venture into the unknown!

In stark contrast to the corrupt and stagnant Imperium, as long as there is even one Rogue Trader, the human race...

There is still hope!

"May the Emperor's Astronomican illuminate your return journey, and may your Gothic Fleet advance without fear."

Lillian bowed respectfully with aristocratic etiquette. "I will always be here, waiting for your return, Your His Highness Alvin."

"You're not coming with us?"

Alvin was somewhat surprised, but what he was thinking about more was, what about the Eternal Forge?

"Are you sure you want to take me with you?" Lillian Wan'er smiled, looking at him with a suspicious gaze. "If you take me, how do you plan to explain it to that person?"

"Cough, cough--"

Upon hearing this, Alvin was immediately filled with embarrassment.

"Alright, I won't tease you anymore." Seeing his embarrassed look, Lillian chuckled and said, "I've already canceled the Eternal Forge's certification. I'll also teach you how to control it, so you can use it even without me."

Hearing that she had cancelled her verification, Alvin was taken aback: "Aren't you afraid—"

What are you afraid of?

Lillian smiled slightly, "Without the Eternal Forge, would you abandon me?"

Alvin stared at her intently, his expression serious. "I rarely make promises, but once I do,"

I will never disobey; even if you don't have the Eternal Forge, I will still protect you.

"I believe you. It's because I believe in you that I'm not afraid of you abandoning me." Lillian brushed a strand of hair behind her ear and gazed at him affectionately. "Actually, I've thought it over carefully. Compared to sailing with you, my greatest role is to stay in Nomad Port."

Why do you say that?

Alvin asked curiously.

Being with you is certainly my wish.

Lillian said softly, "But if I stay by your side, my only value will be a key that can activate the artifact. If I leave it in Nomad Port, I will naturally take over the Fernando Family's hidden assets."

After saying that, she paused for a few seconds, then slowly walked up to Alvin, her emerald green eyes shimmering with tears. "I don't want to be a key; I want to be your strongest support!"

"When you return from the Black Zone, I will rebuild Nomad Port and make the reborn Fernando Family an indispensable force for you!"

Do you need any help?

Alvin inquired, "They've put in so much effort, he can't just be shameless and refuse, can he?"

"No need, Your His Highness Alvin." Lillian smiled gently and said, "Although Lloyd is dead, he left behind many contingency plans. With these people, give me a year, and I can restore the Fernando Family's dominance in the Calixis Sector!"

Good heavens, no wonder she's Lloyd's granddaughter!

This fierce and tenacious spirit alone is enough to make Alvin take notice of himself; the future of Nomad Port...

It's possible that an "Empress" is on the horizon!