The Warp was anything but peaceful. After failing to catch those succulent morsels earlier, several warships prowled nearby, keeping their eyes fixed on the ship.
They considered the situation. The Battle Barge that had appeared alongside it clearly packed considerable firepower, so they called for reinforcements.
The two warships sailed swiftly to Sorok World.
This was the boundary of the Chapter's territory, as well as an outpost for fighting all manner of monsters.
The Strike Cruiser Supreme Abyss was temporarily resupplying here. Its mission was to patrol this region near the Imperium of Man, while exploring the Warp routes and seeing whether it could find the missing William.
As the two warships emerged from the Warp, Xiao Lan calmly packed away his recording equipment and handed the footage to a certain "partner in crime" of a Librarian as "valuable Chapter historical records."
After finishing her conversation with Kazhaniv, Anlena returned to the lounge without seeking Xiao Lan out again. Whatever Kazhaniv had told her, when Xiao Lan went looking for her, she was taking off her clothes, convinced that she should join the Sisters Repentia.
Xiao Lan pleaded with her to keep things secret. She could show no abnormalities, either inwardly or outwardly; she had to remain exactly as she had been before meeting them. Only then did the Sister relent.
Damn it, I acted too soon! Xiao Lan lamented inwardly. He had already handed the recording equipment to the Librarian. If he had filmed the Sister undressing and sent that to Siwana too, he could scarcely imagine what would have happened.
Sorok World had become an important supply point. Considerable resources from the Three Hundred Worlds were being shipped here to build a strategic buffer capable of delaying invading enemies.
Anlena and the Sisters were somewhat surprised. This world