On the streets of Gravelax, the Imperial High Command motorcade.
Li Feng's extended limousine was driving on the road. Today, the first welcome banquet would be held at the local Governors Mansion. It was said that Li Feng specifically requested the Governor of this planet to also invite the Tau, combining the welcome banquet and the diplomatic reception.
Li Feng's motorcade included half of the Commanders and the Valhalla 597th Regiment as escorts. The 597th Regiment had just received their new equipment; most of their Soldiers were fiddling with their new uniforms and new rifles.
Many veterans proactively obtained a Laser Machine Gun. The high-heat-resistant laser barrel and heat sink, paired with a 500-round capacity laser machine gun magazine, were enough to make them ecstatic on the battlefield.
Li Feng was already asleep in the car. He hadn't had a good night's sleep since setting foot on this planet. Theoretically, he shouldn't feel physical fatigue, but as a human, he still liked to use sleep to relax.
Commissar Cain sat next to Li Feng, watching as Li Feng's seat leg rest had already risen, and he was comfortably asleep under a blanket.
Meanwhile, Yang Wen-li was still revising the checklist for Li Feng, and the two young men, Reinhard and Siegfried, were also leaning against each other, asleep. After all, as busy as Li Feng was, those three would be just as busy.
Celestine, Kassia, and Eliette were slacking off on a yacht. In orbit, Celestine could instantly teleport near Li Feng in the blink of an eye.
Sister Fides sat opposite Li Feng. That blanket was precisely what Sister Fides had just covered Li Feng with... Commissar Cain looked at Sister Fides and sighed. Although some words might be inappropriate for him, a loyal Political Commissar, to say... from a personal emotional standpoint, Commissar Cain actually quite looked forward to Li Feng and Sister Fides as a couple... Kastin had been staring at Reinhard and Siegfried, the two handsome men sleeping leaning against each other, since just now. Her fujoshi soul was burning brightly. Commissar Cain coughed twice, signaling Kastin to stop 'examining' others with that look.
Kastin turned her head, asking with a 'concerned' frown: "Do you feel fully recovered?"
Commissar Cain nodded, adjusting the black silk sash slightly. Worn for dramatic effect, the sash complemented his ebony black Political Commissar uniform, making him look particularly sharp—at least, that's what Yugen said.
Commissar Cain smiled, appearing fearless: "I feel great. Their plan failed miserably, and the Emperor is above."
The brawl with the Heretics had passed a day or two ago, and Commissar Cain's hand had mostly recovered. The doctor said it was just a minor bruise, and although his fingers still throbbed faintly, he could feign naturalness perfectly.
At least much better than Divas. Divas had been lying in the hospital for several days and still had to use crutches to walk, but remained in high spirits. Since then, Commissar Cain always found various excuses to decline going out with him.
Fortunately, Divas had fainted before the Kroot appeared, and as a result, Commissar Cain's reputation once again soared.
Divas believed he had single-handedly dealt with those thugs, and Commissar Cain had no intention of revealing the truth. The content of his conversation with the Kroot made him increasingly uneasy the more he thought about it, so he decided not to dwell on it further.
Commissar Cain noted that Divas's testimony cleverly concealed why they had gone to an area dense with Tau supporters, which served as a lesson for Divas, although Commissar Cain still didn't have high hopes for his judgment.
"This is what happens when you provoke an imperial hero!"
Kastin said, undoubtedly accepting the external version of the event. The entire Regimental Hero Brigade once again stirred up a reaction for Commissar Cain's "outstanding close-combat skills."
At least for now, it's the "Regimental Hero Brigade." When Li Feng had Reinhard send a telegram to Ultramar and Holy Terra by "tapping the heads of Psykers," it was rumored that the Imperial Palace immediately reacted. This time, the Custodes personally issued an edict, allocating another 200,000 people to Li Feng, conscripted from across the galaxy and dispatched to this planet.
Meanwhile, on Ultramar, such an incident occurred within the Ultima Segmentum. It was said that Chapter Master Calgar of the Ultramarines also personally led two companies towards this area.
It wouldn't be long before this "Regimental Hero Brigade" would likely become the "Regimental Hero Cluster."
Kastin also adjusted her ochre officer's uniform, pulling her coat uncomfortably. As a Valhallan from an ice world, she, like most of her compatriots, was oblivious to cold but felt uncomfortable in even slightly higher temperatures.
Commissar Cain had served in the Valhalla Regiment for a long time and was accustomed to the freezing barracks and cooling styles, so he always wore his Political Commissar's coat.
However, adapting to the temperature here was clearly still difficult for these Soldiers.
"If you don't mind, Colonel, tropical gear is perfectly acceptable."
"Really?"
She hesitated. She had risen to this position at a young age, and Commissar Cain couldn't help but sympathize with her. The honor of the Legion rested on her shoulders, a heavy burden often forgotten.
Commissar Cain reassured her: "No problem." She removed her heavy military cap, loosened her hair, and prepared to take off her coat, but still hesitated.
"I'm still not sure if they'll think I'm dressed too casually... will it affect the image of our entire Regiment."
"For the Emperor's sake, Regina," Brocklaw said, trying his best to suppress a laugh... "What do you think they'll think if you're sweating like a greenskin all night?"
Commissar Cain noticed that Brocklaw called her by her first name instead of her surname. This was the first time he had heard him address her this way, and Commissar Cain felt pleased. This was a milestone in the 597th Regiment's integration process.
Of course, the real test would unfold in their first battle, but this was a good sign.
Li Feng's voice came over: "The Political Commissar is right."
Commissar Cain smiled: "Hear that? The Political Commissar is always right, after all, that's what the regulations say. See, even Li Feng says so... Wait, what the hell! When did you wake up?"
Li Feng sat up from the comfortable "queen's chair," reaching out to take a bottle of water handed to him by Sister Fides, then unscrewed the cap:
"Probably since Colonel Kastin said: 'This is what happens when you provoke an imperial hero!', right? Our Little Treasure Kai! Hahahahaha!"
Kastin also took off her coat, smoothing the jacket underneath, looking much more relaxed. The short jacket highlighted her striking figure, attracting the gaze of most of the men present, including Yang Wen-li, who was writing a draft with glasses on, and Li Feng, who was drinking water.
Brocklaw nodded approvingly: "I don't think you need to worry about leaving a bad impression."
Brocklaw handed Kastin a comb, and this gesture made Commissar Cain and Li Feng exchange a look. Well, well... the two Commanders who were previously at loggerheads, now one of them was actually starting to actively show attentiveness... "As long as it's a positive impression."
She combed her hair and fastened her webbing. She, like Commissar Cain, wore a Chainsword, but hers was elaborately gilded, with pious patterns decorating the scabbard and hilt, a stark contrast to Commissar Cain's old, chipped sword. The pistol holster on the other side of her webbing was equally clean and exquisite, with smooth black leather and a Bolter Pistol gleaming with engraved saintly markings.
And if there was one thing in this car that was most eye-catching, it would definitely be the string of items around Li Feng's neck, and the ion revolver at his waist, with an ivory-white grip engraved with an "Ace of Spades" and a very cool-looking design... In fact, many male Soldiers, after seeing Li Feng, their gaze would then mostly focus on the string of "pendants" around Li Feng's neck and the revolver at his waist.
As for the female Soldiers... they mostly stared at the faces of Li Feng and his three handsome attendants...
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