But one thing is certain: this Kerry von is definitely not a normal person; otherwise, there would be no way to explain it.
How could a young man who has only been in office for a little over six months accomplish so many earth-shattering things?
He won three major battles that determined the fate of the planet within six months, and still managed to handle government affairs in an orderly manner.
What else could explain all this besides divine selection by the Emperor?
Lynn breathed a sigh of relief as she watched the change in Dominic's expression.
He knew these records were effective.
Although Dominic is arrogant, he should be a true soldier.
Soldiers naturally admire true strength and heroes.
Sure enough, after a long silence, Dominic spoke.
His tone had softened considerably, losing its previous coldness and harshness.
"Governor Kerry von, I will send someone to verify these records you provided."
Dominic looked at Lynn and said seriously.
"You should know that the Imperium's Tithe system is sacred and inviolable."
"The standard for Tithe has never changed based on the state of the planet."
"Even if Brevis is indeed invaded by Xenos, the tax breaks will still need to go through layers of approval from the Administratum and won't take effect until next year."
"But..." Dominic changed the subject and continued.
"I will immediately send someone to Dorito and Carl II to verify the situation."
"If your record is accurate, Brevis's situation is indeed that difficult."
"Then I can grant you an extension of the tax payment period."
This is the biggest concession Dominic could make.
As an Imperium tax collector, his duty was to collect Tithe.
He couldn't simply exempt Brevis from taxes because of Lynn's achievements.
Granting an extension of time is already an act of leniency.
But Lynn still shook her head.
He stood up, looked at Dominic, and said with a firm gaze:
"Lord Dominic, even if you give me another six months, I still won't be able to gather that much grain."
"As I just said, Brevis's food supplies are barely enough to sustain the population."
"Furthermore, Brevis's grain production is simply incomparable to Dorito '."
"If Your Excellency truly desires to see Brevis devastated, with billions dying from a tax levy, then so be it."
Lynn's meaning was clear: I could hand over the items on the list.
However, I am not responsible for what will happen to Brevis after the payment is made.
When the Orks attack again and Chaos invades once more, the Imperium will lose the gateway to the entire Calixis System.
After speaking, Lynn bowed slightly and gave a salute:
"Lord Dominic, I have many matters to attend to, so I must take my leave now."
"You may take your time investigating. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Governor's Office."
Then he turned and walked towards the door.
The Ventria guards in the room immediately raised their Boltgun and aimed them at Lynn.
They looked at Dominic, awaiting his orders.
At Dominic's command, they would riddle Lynn with bullets.
But Dominic simply waved his hand.
That was a signal for him to leave.
The guards exchanged glances, but then laid down their weapons and made way for Lynn.
Lynn didn't turn around and walked straight out of the reception room.
The heavy alloy door slowly closed behind him.
Only after Lynn's figure had completely disappeared did the ζ-level Psychic Power guard speak, a clear female voice saying, "He wasn't lying."
"I could sense that he was very calm, without any sign of lying."
"Moreover, he had a strong smell of blood on him, the kind of smell that only someone who has experienced countless life-or-death battles would have."
Dominic nodded, walked to the window, and looked out at the bustling scene in the Starport.
A smile of appreciation appeared on his lips.
"Interesting, this is really interesting."
" The Emperor's chosen one, the Orks assassin, the tough governor..."
Seeing Dominic talking to himself, the other guards were also somewhat incredulous at what had just happened.
This was the first time they had ever seen a governor dare to speak to Lord Dominic like that.
He was also the first governor to end a conversation with an adult in such a short time and leave unharmed.
In the past, when they went to other planets to collect Tithe, the governors would either cry and beg Dominic for help.
They would either outwardly comply while inwardly arguing with the adults, or even dare to threaten them with a show of bravado but inward weakness.
No one has ever been as composed and assertive as Kerry Von, presenting his arguments logically and with evidence, and even daring to leave with a harsh statement.
This kind of toughness is mostly not feigned.
Just as Dominic was deep in thought, Ralfa, who had been standing silently in the corner, suddenly moved.
She raised her hand, clad in a black Power Armour glove, and made a few simple yet precise gestures towards Dominic.
During their initiation ceremony, the Sisters of Silence take a sacred Oath of Tranquillity, promising never to speak again for the rest of their lives.
All their communication with the outside world relies on a set of sign language that only insiders and a few long-term collaborators can understand.
Dominic's attention was immediately drawn to it.
He and Ralfa have been partners for five years.
Over the course of those five years, they traveled together to dozens of planets in the Segmentum Obscurus and collected Tithe countless times.
Together they fought against the Chaos Cultists and the Xenos invasion.
As a highly cultured nobleman, he was already able to understand those concise and efficient sign languages.
This Doomsayer, who has lived for nearly 120 years, has witnessed the darkness and ugliness of the world and never easily expresses his emotions.
Once she speaks (using sign language), it must mean she has discovered something extremely important and secret.
"You guys, go out first," Dominic said to the ζ-level Psychic Power guard and the guards at the door.
"Yes, sir."
The two men gave a respectful salute, turned and walked out of the reception room, closing the door behind them.
Only Dominic and Ralfa remained in the room.
Dominic turned around and looked intently at Ralfa, waiting for her to continue.
Ralfa's fingers began to move again, the movements clean and precise, without the slightest excess.
That governor is very strange.
"Strange?" Dominic frowned.
"What's strange? Is he lying?"
Ralfa shook his head and continued using sign language:
[He probably wasn't lying, but the way he exhaled was very disordered.]
"It's chaotic?" Dominic was even more puzzled.
As a natural " Blanks," Sisters of Silence possesses a far more acute sense of Psychic Power energy than most Psyker.
They also carry certain sacred objects that amplify this perception, enabling them to detect the faintest and most subtle Psychic Power fluctuations.
Ralfa's claim that the governor's breathing was disordered was definitely not unfounded.
Ralfa's fingers paused for a moment, as if he were organizing his thoughts, before he continued "speaking":
[He possesses two completely different Psychic Power auras.]
[A chilling, hungry sensation, imbued with an intense, predatory urge.]
[It's unfamiliar, but it bears some resemblance to the Psychic Power fluctuations of the Tyranids I've seen before.]
" Tyranids?!" Dominic's pupils contracted sharply, as if he had just realized something.