In Chapter Master Huron's office, Chapter Master Huron was currently in a video conference. As the 'First Baturlu of Badab', Chapter Master Huron was a good cadre who developed comprehensively in morality, intelligence, physical fitness, aesthetics, and labor, so he naturally became a representative.
On the video screen were the Chapter Masters of various well-known Astartes Chapters of the Imperium. As someone who had recently made a big splash, he naturally became the focus of the meeting.
"From the Chapter Master of the Claws of the Stars to the Governor of the Badab Sector, I, Chapter Master Huron, have worked for many years. Basically, every task I undertake is completed successfully. If I don't want to do something, no one else can accomplish it either. Is there anyone below who opposes me? Yes, but very few, unless they don't value their nine generations."
At this moment, Forros looked at Chapter Master Moloc of the Minotaur Chapter on the screen.
"Chapter Master Moloc, among us Astartes, is there really such a small Astartes group that acts as dogs for the High Lords and bureaucrats?"
Chapter Master Moloc adjusted his red bionic eye and then said, "Chapter Master Huron, how should I put it… subjectively no, but objectively perhaps it exists."
At this point, a Chapter Master said, "Within our Astartes, factionalism and cliques still exist, don't they? Chapter Master Moloc, you must admit that, right?"
"Don't label us. Where are there so many factions? Our Minotaur Chapter's recruitment world is a flat planet…"
Chapter Master Huron leaned back in his chair, smiled, and pointed at Moloc on the screen, saying,
"Brother Moloc, your understanding is not good enough."
...After the meeting, Moloc turned off the screen and camera, leaning back in his chair, exhausted. His opposite, Captain Ulrich, was furious, having observed the entire meeting.
Chapter Master Huron and his faction, after gaining power, began to aggressively target those Chapters who served the High Lords and the Department of the Interior, clearly intending to make things difficult for them.
"Chapter Master! What is Chapter Master Huron?! He's just someone who goes with the flow, always following whoever is strongest… Isn't it just because he latched onto Li Feng, who came out of nowhere, and that red-haired woman named Sanguinius…"
"Clang!"
Moloc suddenly slammed the table, then sat up and looked at Ulrich across from him:
"How many times have I told you! Don't say things that are detrimental to unity! Especially when it involves the friend of the emperor and the Grand Secretary of the Imperial Palace!"
As a "favored subordinate" of the High Lords, Moloc had naturally received a lot of so-called "inside information." Among it, regarding Sanguinius, some suspected… she was the Emperor's own alter ego… Although this also meant that the friend of the emperor was very likely gay, and the Emperor also… This was too disrespectful!… But for now, the ones in charge were ultimately that couple, and one must bow one's head under another's roof.
This was political wisdom, and this was why the Minotaur Chapter was one of the wealthiest Chapters in the entire Imperium. Astartes who don't use their brains will always be ordinary Astartes.
Don't believe it? Just look at the Carcharodons! They were so miserable before, their Space Marine Chapter was on the verge of "disbanding" many times. But, having climbed onto Li Feng's high branch, they now directly have a planet as their home world.
There are approximately over 1000 Space Marine Chapters in the entire Imperium. The Carcharodons suddenly surpassed 85% of all Chapters, transforming directly from a fallen house to a wealthy one.
The Emperor's reward, the disciple of the friend of the emperor, the elder of the "Badab Gang", 50 years of special tax exemption… For 50 years, as long as no major problems arise, the Carcharodons might become one of the strongest Astartes Chapters in the entire Imperium, second only to the founding Chapters.
What is politics? Politics is real estate. Politics is "location," "location," and "location." Before, their Minotaur Chapter followed the High Lords and had the best location, practically a downtown school district.
And now, Chapter Master Huron and Forros, they occupied the best location.
Moloc leaned back in his chair, staring at the ceiling… Sometimes, choosing sides is an art; choosing sides determines everything. The upcoming war would be their opportunity to choose sides. It was time for their "Minotaur" to "change allegiance"...
After the meeting, Chapter Master Huron immediately changed into his power armour, and had his Servitor and adjutant adorn his power armour with his finest decorations.
For Astartes and Battle Sisters, their power armour was their finest attire. Golden double-headed eagles and sacred decorations were inlaid on the power armour, holy symbols were fire-sealed onto the shoulder pads and leg armour supports, saintly leg bones and holy ashes hung from his waist, and his helmet bore the laurel wreath of the 'Watcher Governor of the Great Maelstrom'.
Then he had his adjutant retrieve a pile of gifts from the office warehouse, and he and his adjutant boarded a Thunderhawk gunship, flying towards Li Feng's flagship.
Why was he so solemn today? Because he had just received news, through some unknown means, that his Brother Li Feng's official wife was now on that yacht… That's right, he was now going to pay his respects, which meant going to pay his respects to his "sister-in-law"!
Chapter Master Huron was actually quite humble towards the Living Saint, the Battle Sisters, Lady Kassia the Navigator, and that strange alien advisor.
Because Chapter Master Huron knew that "pillow talk" could be very damaging, especially for figures of this caliber. A few words by the pillow could determine the future… and even the lives of countless people!
But this person could not be taken lightly. Big Brother Li Feng's official wife, she was the 'Grand Secretary of the Imperial Palace'… This identity was extraordinary; she was practically the 'number two leader' of the entire Imperium.
Soon, the transport ship arrived at the emperors lash's spaceport deck. As the transport ship's hatch opened, Chapter Master Huron, accompanied by two adjutants and various gift boxes in their hands, stepped onto the deck.
And when he saw his "sister-in-law," Sanguinius, suddenly he and his two adjutants seemed to encounter some kind of genetic suppression. When they were still dozens of steps away from Sanguinius, they couldn't control their bodies and knelt down.
A suppressive force from their genes, accompanying Li Feng as he approached Sanguinius step by step, continuously pressed Chapter Master Huron and his two adjutants to lower their heads further and further.
Chapter Master Huron had no idea what was happening at this moment, nor did he know that Sanguinius's genes were the same as the Emperor's… "Oh dear, the New Year hasn't even arrived yet, why are you kneeling for New Year's money?" The red-haired woman's voice grew closer and closer, and the genes in the bodies of the three "Angels of the Emperor" were constantly surging.
Chapter Master Huron struggled to raise his head, looking at Li Feng and the woman in front of him. The red-haired woman looked down at him, her head slightly tilted, a smile on her face, and her golden eyes seemed like countless sharp spears pinning him to the ground.
"Tell me, what New Year's money do you want?"
Chapter Master Huron struggled to maintain his composure, his mouth and body trembling. His spirit was being shaken over and over again. He gritted his teeth, then mustered his strength:
"I really want to advance!"
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