Carter directly controlled the PDF forces, which numbered approximately eight million.
They comprise about one-fifth of Brevis's total PDF forces.
Moreover, his eight million troops are well-equipped and well-trained.
Because Carter was extremely strict in managing his troops, he strictly prohibited receiving salaries without working and reselling equipment, and all resources were genuinely used for military development.
His forces possessed a large number of vehicles and heavy weapons, including the Leman Russ Russ, Chimera Armoured Vehicle, Basilisk self-propelled artillery, and even several rare Sentinel Walker.
"But," Carter continued, somewhat helplessly.
"The vast majority of my troops are stationed in a key position."
He pointed to a point on the map.
Ground-based base stations for orbital defense.
That is the central hub controlling the entire Brevis orbital defense system.
If that place falls, the entire planet's orbital defenses will be paralyzed.
The Orks space fleet could easily penetrate and land directly on top of the main hive.
"That's the Orks ' second primary target," Carter said.
"The intensity of the battle was second only to the Frostbound Wall."
"Therefore, I have never dared to easily move the troops stationed there."
Lynn expressed her understanding.
"However," Carter continued, "Things have changed recently."
Leo St. Garus led his troops to the front lines.
At the same time, he also persuaded several other nobles who advocated external expansion to mobilize approximately one million private noble soldiers to strengthen the defense of the orbital defense base.
"So now, I can withdraw 500,000 troops from there back to the main base." Carter looked at Lynn.
"Just to give you some face."
Lynn's eyes lit up.
Five hundred thousand!
Moreover, they are well-equipped and highly trained elite troops.
With this force, his influence in Brevis will be completely different.
If Chuck Faction saw this army, they would certainly not hesitate to join his ranks.
Once he gains the support of Chuck Faction, he will be able to obtain a large amount of food and clean water resources.
"And then?" Lynn pressed.
"After obtaining food, how can we continue to expand our influence?"
Carter stroked his beard and smiled at Lynn.
He had long since figured out what his new governor was thinking.
Seeing that Lynn was still pretending not to know...
He reached out and pointed to the Midtown and Lower City areas of the main hive on the map.
That's the territory of the Industrial Alliance and the Wasteland Walkers.
Then he looked up at Lynn.
The two looked at each other and remained silent for a few seconds.
Then, Lynn grinned mischievously.
It was a smile that said, "You understand me."
Clearly, they both understood each other's ulterior motives.
The two then discussed the details of the subsequent operations in more detail.
Just then, there was a knock on the office door.
A servant entered and bowed respectfully.
"Your Excellency, the Supreme King Caladogon St. Garus has extended an invitation."
" The Upper City Council will convene at Saint Garus Castle in two hours."
Please make sure you attend.
Lynn and Carter exchanged a glance.
"I understand," Lynn said.
The attendants withdrew.
Carter looked at Lynn and explained on his behalf.
" The Upper City Council is an important meeting convened by the High King once a month."
"The official purpose was to 'discuss the development plan for Brevis '."
"All the prominent family leaders of the Uptown, the chairman of the Industrial Alliance, the senior generals of the PDF, and the leader of the Wasteland Walkers, etc."
All the important figures within the main hive will participate.
Lynn said with a hint of sarcasm.
"The one who initiated this meeting wasn't even the governor himself."
Carter shrugged.
This is reality.
"This meeting is most likely also to test your attitude."
"It depends on whether you want to continue being a dog of their Noble Council, or whether you want to establish your own independent entity."
Lynn looked at Carter, "What's your suggestion?"
Carter pondered for a moment, then replied, "It's best to put on a show first."
"It's too early to turn against them now, especially if they find you're not going to submit to them."
"They'll cause trouble when the Imperium collects its Tithe; several governors have been dealt with this way before."
Lynn understood. Everything in the Imperium would be slow, except for the Tithe would never be slow, even if you were in the Cage Star System.
This is the sword of Damocles hanging over the heads of all Planetary Governor.
"I see."
Carter stood up, bowed, and prepared to leave.
As he reached the door, he paused for a moment, then turned back and said:
"Sir, please be careful."
Lynn smiled.
"Rest assured."
After Carter left, the office returned to silence.
The Ripper on Lynn's shoulder twitched.
Through the soul link, Rena's consciousness transmitted a message:
" Carter is emotionally stable, loyal, and reliable."
Lynn gently touched her.
Steamed clams!
He also sensed that Carter's almost obsessive loyalty was genuine.
This person might really become his right-hand man in Brevis.
Lynn stood up, walked to the window, and looked at the snow-covered mountains in the distance.
" Doudou!" he called out.
"Here!" came Ogryn's honest voice from outside the office.
"Get ready, we're going to meet that Supreme King."
Two hours later.
Saint Garus Castle, main hall.
The hall was brightly lit, and people were seated on both sides of the long table.
The heads of the Twelve Star Families of Uptown, the three chairmen of the Industrial Alliance, several important generals of PDF and SDF, as well as the ten leaders of the Wasteland Walkers and several bishops of the Ecclesiarchy.
Almost all of Brevis's key figures were present.
But the meeting was delayed.
Because one important character hasn't arrived yet.
The new governor, Kerry von.
At the far end of the long table, Caladogon St. Garus sat on his throne.
A withered hand held a glass of red wine, and his green eyes were half-closed, as if he was savoring the wine or dozing off.
But everyone knows that this Supreme King is more clear-headed than anyone else.
He's waiting.
Waiting for the arrival of that " Emperor's Chosen ".
Time ticked by, second by second.
Some of the powerful and influential began to show signs of impatience and whisper among themselves.
"This new governor has quite the airs."
"You think you're something special, making us wait this long?"
"Ha, the Emperor's Chosen? Who knows if it's just a little trick played by the Ecclesiarchy."
Those who say these things are often among the first to kneel on Mass.
Suddenly, a loud melody came from outside the hall.
The music had a strange style and an exciting melody, but the lyrics were obscure and difficult to understand.
"But what is the meaning of my existence? The persistent struggle that fills my joys and sorrows?"
Her singing voice was high-pitched and extremely penetrating.
As the singing began, the heavy alloy doors of the hall slowly opened.
A figure appeared at the doorway.
" Kerry von!"
He was wearing Governor Brevis's formal uniform, a dark blue dress with gold trim and Aquila badge on the front.
He was wearing a green laurel wreath on his head.
It was given to him personally by Archbishop Goodwin after Mass.
It symbolizes the glory of being " Emperor's Chosen ".
At that moment, Lynn stood in the doorway, bathed in sunlight.
The hall lights shone down on him, his black hair swaying slightly, the light and shadow framing his face.
In that instant, Caladogon, sitting in the main seat, vaguely saw it.
Emperor statue.
That solemnity and holiness carried an unquestionable majesty.
I understand the sea in my heart.
"It's full and won't come back~"
"Come back~"
The music continues.
" Kerry von" swayed as he entered the hall.
His pace was not fast, but with each step he took, his momentum grew stronger.
The gaze cast by the light and shadow seemed to be fixed on an unknown destination.
But his presence and aura seemed to be making a declaration.
He is the true master of this place.
At this moment, his divine nature was fully revealed.
Accompanied by music with lyrics that are incomprehensible yet possess a grand and majestic atmosphere.
The powerful and influential people present all felt immense pressure.
That pressure did not come from force or power.
Rather, it is a more direct form of suppression stemming from one's identity.
He was the Emperor's chosen one.
Those of you here are mortals.
It's that simple.
The dignitaries who had been whispering just moments before have now all fallen silent.
They just Daidai as Lynn walked towards them.
Caladogon slowly opened his eyes from the main seat.
A glint of light flashed in his green eyes.
He picked up the wine glass beside him and took a sip of the pale red liquid.
His movements were calm and composed.
Even if you are the Emperor's Chosen, so what?
I, the supreme king, am not worthy of such a title.
Caladogon's aged voice echoed in the hall:
"Ah, the new governor has arrived."