"Bad news, there's also a 'Divine Artifact'?!", This statement plunged Emrys into silence.
Things seemed to be a bit out of control; he had thought the Fernando family's trump card was the 'Eternal Forge'.
But now, it seems it's far from that simple!
Relying solely on an 'Eternal Forge' couldn't make Eldar pirates, Ork Orks, and Chaos Lords obedient, nor could it allow them to dominate Roaming Port, where even planetary governors, planetary generals, naval commanders, the Ecclesiarchy, and the Adeptus Mechanicus all bowed down.
Without a doubt, the Fernando family's "Special Divine Artifact" was the real reason!
"It's related to a certain 'God' in the Warp…" Emrys frowned, his mind racing.
"Khorne? Tzeentch? Nurgle? Or… Slaanesh? No, there's too little information; it's impossible to judge accurately."
"Lord, if you trust me with this matter, I can handle it." Lillian understood that this was her moment to shine, and she had to seize this opportunity to prove her ability and loyalty!
"Oh?"
Emrys raised an eyebrow.
"If you investigate this, aren't you afraid of Lloyd suspecting you?"
"Please rest assured, I have been a member of the 'shadow Blades' since childhood. Lloyd would never doubt my loyalty, and this is also my advantage." Lillian's tone was very firm. After a slight pause of half a second, a determined look appeared on her face.
"Moreover, I have already said that as long as I can destroy the Fernando family, I don't care what price I pay, even if it's my life!"
Since she had said so, Emrys had no reason to refuse. After a moment of thought, he nodded, took out an iron plate, and handed it over.
"If you encounter danger during the investigation, you can use it to call for help."
"Thank you, Lord."
Lillian respectfully took the iron plate with both hands and carefully treasured it in her bosom.
Then, a blush appeared on her face, as if she was somewhat shy, and her long eyelashes covered her emerald green eyes.
She whispered.
"Your—Lord, it's late."
As she spoke, Lillian actually unbuttoned her clothes in front of Emrys, revealing a tempting glimpse of skin from her already impressive figure.
This scene immediately startled Emrys, almost making him jump off the sofa. He quickly stopped Lillian's actions.
"What are you doing?!"
"Serving you."
Lillian's face was flushed with shyness, but her gaze was firm.
"Lloyd sent me to confuse you. If I don't do this, he will surely suspect you, Lord."
"…"
Emrys was sweating profusely, his words somewhat stiff.
"I think—it's not necessary."
"Please don't worry about me, Lord." A gentle glint flashed in Lillian's eyes as she looked at Emrys.
"I am willing to serve you, and besides, this is also to confuse Lloyd."
As she spoke, Lillian had already unbuttoned several buttons. Through the thin black lace underneath, one could even see the alluring curve of her bosom, her skin as white as jade.
What man could resist such a temptation?
After a fierce internal struggle, Emrys controlled himself.
"Ahem, in short, no more talk. This matter ends here. Don't worry about Lloyd, and you don't need to humble yourself. Go rest in the side room first."
"Is Lord disgusted with me?" A hint of moisture welled up in Lillian's eyes, seemingly a little wronged.
Her voice even had a slight sob.
"Lord, I, I can assure you that I am still a virgin. Because Lloyd wanted to give me to someone more powerful, no one has touched me yet."
"No, no, no," Emrys' head was pounding. Even facing a Bloodthirster wouldn't give him such a headache!
"Don't overthink it, I'm not disgusted with you." He firmly pressed down Lillian's hand, which was trying to prove herself, looked into her eyes, and said in a deep voice.
"Do you remember your mother? She had someone she truly loved.
Even though you are not that person's child, her love for you was not false in the slightest. So I hope you can also find someone you love, instead of selling your body for such things!"
"Your—Lord."
Lillian felt as if the softest part of her heart had been struck. Two lines of clear tears unconsciously flowed from her perfect, jewel-like emerald green eyes, blurring her gaze as she looked at Emrys.
"Revenge is fine, but if you achieve revenge in this way, do you think your mother would feel comforted?" Emrys also racked his brains, comforting her.
"Don't disappoint your mother's expectations of you, Lillian."
These words made Lillian burst into tears, the bitterness in her heart flowing out with her tears.
"Yes—Lord."
After finally seeing off this 'great deity', Emrys collapsed weakly onto the sofa.
"Pfft—that was so touching." At this moment, Jackal, who had been hiding in the dark, emerged, looking as if he had just watched a good show.
"If I were that girl, you'd probably be the only one in her heart from now on."
"…" Emrys glared at him.
"Today's matters must be kept secret. If Winnie finds out, you can wait to die with me!"
To be honest, he was indeed tempted, but the problem was—as soon as he thought of Winnie's 'swordsmanship training' lessons, he immediately sobered up!
This was definitely not about being afraid of women, nor was it about not being able to beat them. He simply respected women, and at the same time, respected the Emperor's Living Saint!
Jackal, who had been watching the show, immediately lost his smile and looked pained.
"No—I don't want to be trained by the Living Saint!"
"Alright, stop messing around." Jokes aside, Emrys sobered up and returned to the main topic.
"You heard what was said just now. What are your thoughts?"
When it came to serious business, Jackal also became serious.
"I suggest postponing the plan and also bringing in the 'Spartan Squad' to better cope with the potentially more complex situation ahead."
According to Lillian, after she became a shadow Blade in the Fernando family, she had been investigating this matter.
But Lloyd had always been very wary of this 'special Divine Artifact'. Only a few people in the entire Fernando family knew about it.
If the Eternal Forge was the foundation of the Fernando family's standing, then this special Divine Artifact was the secret that allowed the Fernando family to grow and prosper to this day!
"You're right."
For the sake of caution, Emrys also agreed with his view. Rash action was absolutely not advisable.
Even with an advantage, it was possible to capsize in a ditch. Such cases were countless, and he certainly didn't want to become one of them.
"How is the Spartan Squad's training going?" Emrys suddenly asked. It had been a long time since he had paid attention to this squad.
These were his most direct subordinates, the group he brought from Roselle!
When they were part of the PDF, they followed Jackal deep behind enemy lines and destroyed the Planetary Defense Cannons guarded by cultists. Later, after joining the Merlin Fleet, they had been in Archmagos Carol's biological department, receiving the most advanced biological modifications.
"I wouldn't dare say anything else—" When it came to this 'Spartan' squad, Jackal's face immediately showed a confident smile.
"Facing an equal, or even two or three times the number of ordinary Space Marines, with an information advantage, they can fight one against three!"
The Spartan Warrior Squad was originally Emrys' creation to emulate the Spartan Project. They possessed the best equipment, the top biological modifications, and the strongest combat techniques and will. They were Emrys' exclusive,
top-tier special tactical squad!
And the goal of forming this tactical squad was that, when necessary, they could become Emrys' sharpest blade!
"Very good. It's time for me to see the results of all this training." Emrys was also very curious about what level this squad had reached.
Transformers, Resident Evil, alien, Marvel—what kind of Spartan Squad would be created by combining the advantages of these four Worlds?
He was also very curious!
"Yes, Lord!"
Jackal's face showed a hint of struggle.
"Believe me, they will definitely surprise you!"