Vacation, Vacation Again

(Bonus chapter for the microbacteria expert)

While Lion El'Jonson was rushing to Terra, Curze had already spread the news of Lion El'Jonson's imminent return throughout the Throne Room.

"Great news! Huge good news!"

"Curze, just say what you want to say. Are you going to implement reforms again?"

"Don't be so sensitive, Roboute. This isn't about reform; this time, someone is coming back."

"Who?"

Upon hearing Curze's words, Roboute and Sanguinius immediately became interested.

"It's Lion El'Jonson."

"Lion El'Jonson?" Roboute said, "What's Lion El'Jonson doing back at this time? Is there trouble at the front?"

"That shouldn't be the case. According to the Administratum's approval documents, the Dark Angels' forces haven't encountered any problems," Sanguinius said.

"Here's what happened..."

Curze recounted the entire story of what had happened to Aequus.

"I have now recalled all members of the Council of the Long Night, and they will not be stationed in other Legions anymore. This matter arose because of Lion El'Jonson, and he will definitely come to me to ask for clarification."

"As long as he gets back to Terra, Uncle Ma, you should know what to do, right?"

Upon hearing this, Malcador smiled and nodded.

"I know, the position of Departmento Munitorum Minister has been vacant for a long time, and without a doubt, Lion El'Jonson, the Emperor's eldest son, is the most suitable candidate."

"That's right, that way, not only can you rest, Uncle Ma, but the Emperor can also rest."

???

Is there anything else I need to do?

The Emperor never expected that the word "vacation" would appear in his dictionary.

"What's wrong? I'm in charge of the Department of Justice now. Roboute and Sanguinius are in the Administratum, Lion El'Jonson is in charge of the Departmento Munitorum, and there are also other members of the Eleven-Choice Examination Legion who have been selected for the exam. You two can definitely take a few days off."

"Don't worry, you two will have paid leave, and all expenses will be reimbursed by the company. Nostramo will cover the cost."

"Haha! Good! Excellent! With you, Curze, in charge, how can the Imperium not prosper!"

Malcador was overjoyed!

The last sea fishing trip wasn't very enjoyable, and I didn't even manage to buy a house. But things are different now.

What we didn't finish last time, we can continue this time!

The Emperor was also very happy. He had been busy for so long and could finally take a vacation. Last time he went secretly, but this time he could finally go openly.

"Curze, go ahead and do whatever you want. As for the Military Reform, I'll get Lion El'Jonson's support."

"No problem." Curze nodded, then uttered a hellish statement.

"Sanguinius, cut your Fruit supply in half."

???

No?

"Why?"

Lion El'Jonson is back, and he's going to take over the Departmento Munitorum. That would relieve everyone's pressure and make everyone happy. So why does he have to cut his own Fruit in half?

"Are you going to use the excuse of Necrontyr to withhold my Fruit again, my dear brother?!"

"Isn't this yet another instance of logistical blackmail?"

"I reiterate, Sanguinius, I have never withheld your Fruit. The previous reductions in your Fruit supply were because we needed to solidify our alliance with the Necrontyr."

"But this time, I'm reducing your Fruit supply because of my Legion and my brothers."

"It was because of your suggestion that they went to the various Legions."

"And it was precisely because they went to various Legions that Aequus was almost transformed by Lion El'Jonson."

"Logically, our Legion should file an appeal with the Ninth Legion in Military Tribunal."

"But we're brothers, and I don't want to go to court, so I can only deduct some of your Fruit."

"Thank you so much."

"Haha, no need to be so polite, we're all brothers."

The Lion, who was on its way, suddenly bristled. At first, it thought that some enemy was causing trouble near the Segmentum Solar, but upon closer inspection, it realized that this was the Segmentum Solar.

So he simply suppressed this premonition of danger in his heart.

But he never imagined that this trip would make it impossible for him to return to the front lines.

At Lion's Gate Spaceport, the moment Lion El'Jonson returned, Adeptus Custodes Marshal Valdor of the Imperial Guard was already waiting there.

"Honorable First Primarch, by the command of our Lord, we have come to welcome your return."

Where is Curze?

"The Legion Primarch, the Ninth and Thirteenth Primarch, and the Imperium Chancellor await your arrival in the Throne Room."

"Lead the way."

Then Valdor led Lion El'Jonson to the Throne Room. As soon as Lion El'Jonson arrived, he saw Konrad Curze, but before he could say anything...

The Emperor's voice then came through...

"Lion El'Jonson, there's something I need you to do."

"I obey all your orders, Father, but there is a very important matter I need to discuss with Curze."

"No rush, Lion El'Jonson. Curze is right here. You can talk to him anytime you want, but the task I'm giving you is urgent."

Upon hearing the Emperor's words, Lion El'Jonson temporarily suppressed his anxious thoughts and looked at the Emperor intently.

The Emperor then nodded to Malcador.

Malcador then produced a piece of Parchment, which Lion El'Jonson recognized as Letter of Appointment.

"Based on the final decision of a joint meeting of various departments of the Imperium, the First Primarch of the Imperium, Lion El'Jonson El'Jonson, the Emperor's eldest son, shall be granted the position of Departmento Munitorum Minister."

"I hope you brothers will work together and contribute your strength to the Great Crusade."

???

Departmento Munitorum Minister?

"The former Departmento Munitorum Minister was killed?"

"The former Departmento Munitorum Minister has been transferred, Lion El'Jonson. I don't trust anyone else with this position; you're the most suitable."

Although Lion El'Jonson sensed something was amiss after hearing the Emperor's words, he ultimately accepted the Letter of Appointment.

"Ha ha! Long live the Imperium Secundus! Ha ha!"

In Curze's mind, the Night Haunter was shouting gloatingly, as if he were a subject of the Imperium Secundus.

That's really a twisted sense of humor.

Lion El'Jonson was stunned.

He came back to talk things out with Curze and express his apologies.

But somehow, he ended up taking over the position of Departmento Munitorum Minister.

And whether it was just his imagination or not, Lion El'Jonson felt that these people wanted to laugh, but didn't dare to.

It's very strange.

"Welcome back, the Boss," Curze said with a smile.

"Curze..."

"I know what you want to say, but you should go to the Departmento Munitorum first."

"Don't worry, Renato is in the Departmento Munitorum; he'll be an excellent deputy to you."

"Good."

What else can be said?

What else could he say?

And so, through First Company coincidences and not-so-coincidental arrangements, Lion El'Jonson entered the Departmento Munitorum.

At the same time, the Imperium's Military Reforms truly took their first step with the arrival of this Lion.

As for the Emperor and Malcador?

Of course, I'd go on a wonderful vacation!

"My old friend, maybe we can actually buy a house this time."

"Haha, as long as we out-of-towners behave ourselves, we can still buy houses."