As the Chaos warband's fleet was about to be wiped out, dozens of massive warships suddenly appeared in the Jesta Galaxy. The moment they arrived, they quickly moved to rendezvous with Mendeleev's fleet.
As this fleet appeared, a voice came through Mendeleev's communication channel:
"Captain Mendeleev, we've come to support you."
The moment Mendeleev heard the voice, he knew it was Tulas. What he had not expected was for the Second Fleet's reinforcements to arrive so quickly—and for the entire fleet to come.
Mendeleev activated the holographic projection connecting both fleets and saw the scene on the bridge of the Second Fleet's Emperor-class Battleship. Several of the Second Fleet's principal officers were present, along with several Astartes Space Marines clad in Mark power armor.
Mendeleev looked at Gray and Tulas in surprise. "How did your reinforcements get here so quickly?"
Then Mendeleev turned his gaze toward the Astartes Space Marines standing behind Gray and Tulas and asked curiously:
"Who are they?"
Gray looked at Mendeleev and smiled. "Ever since we received your request for aid, our main fleet first defeated the invading False Emperor lackey fleet, then led the main fleet to support the remaining detachments.
After wiping out the Imperium lackeys invading the four star systems under our responsibility, we immediately brought the main fleet here to support you."
Gray looked at the Astartes Space Marines behind him again and explained to Mendeleev with a smile:
"These are Space Marines who were willing to surrender after we defeated them. I heard the fighting on your side was rather intense, so I brought them along as well.
How are things on your end?"
After explaining his own situation, Gray asked Mendeleev about his.
Mendeleev gave a bitter smile. "The situation is fairly clear now..."
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