The Vizier of the Byzan Court, Corinthus, stood nervously at the foot of the ramp, waiting to welcome the visitors from beyond the stars.
As the representative of the Governor of Byzas, he was particularly worried about the status of the off-world visitors and their performance.
This was the first official visit from the Imperium of Man from beyond the stars since they had been separated from humanity by the Warp storm.
Just like the magnificent and powerful flying machines before them, what they sought was not some diplomatic action.
But—submission.
The sound of the turbine engines was slowing down.
Unfastening her grav-harness, Fulgrim stood up and scanned the people in the cabin.
Of course, she held Kasjia even tighter.
If it weren't for the fact that she was now wearing hard, full-body armor, Kasjia might have actually enjoyed it.
But unfortunately, what his face was in close contact with was not something soft, but the shining golden Imperial Aquila on Fulgrim's chest plate.
Kasjia and it looked at each other.
Damn you, Imperial Aquila, ruining my good time again!
"One last reminder. We are here for a peaceful resolution."
"No unauthorized duels," she emphasized, glaring at the eager Emperor's Children.
His name was Cyrius.
That guy's expression instantly fell upon hearing these words.
"Also, Apothecary. Do not randomly sample and study the tissues of the local inhabitants without their permission."
"Yes, my lord."
As for the target of this last sentence, Melusine just nodded faintly.
Judging by her expression, she clearly had no intention of listening.
With a slight vibration, the rear hatch of the Firebird opened.
"Alright, we should go down—"
Fulgrim suddenly changed her mind.
"No, you go down first."
Her bright purple eyes curved into a beautiful arc, and she said with a wicked smile.
A little bit of theatrical effect.
This was always something Fulgrim loved the most.
The light from the clear sky of Byzas shone in, and cheers, accompanied by high-pitched music, reached everyone's ears.
Iterant Pyke, and the six Emperor's Children and Commander Abdemon behind her, stepped out of the Firebird.
To maintain a consistent military appearance, they had all changed into uniform purple-and-gold power armor and carried the same pattern of boltguns.
Except for Melusine.
She always had those dark circles under her drooping eyes, and seemed uninterested in anything other than her research.
The mechanical appendages on her medical backpack were still coiled up like a spider.
They walked down the ramp in sequence, and at the very end, Abdemon held the winged eagle banner representing the Emperor's Children.
The cheers from the crowd outside came in waves.
As Space Marines meticulously crafted by the Emperor, just the magnificent power armor they wore was enough to make all mortals submit.
Not to mention they were the Emperor's Children, who could symbolize the Imperial honor guard.
"It seems our first impression on the locals is not bad."
Fulgrim put on her purple-and-gold helmet, which was surrounded by a golden crown and eagle wings.
"Abdemon, transmit your helmet's data to me."
"Yes."
[Sensor link established.]
[Generating image feedback.]
As a soft red light lit up in the eyes of her helmet, the view from outside was instantly transmitted to Fulgrim's eyes.
Byzas was a declining civilization.
But fortunately, the local architecture still looked relatively modern. Civilization had not regressed to an unacceptable state like on Chemos.
Curious crowds bustled around them, eager to get a glimpse.
Countless moss and vines clung to the ancient brick walls near the landing site, some of which had even developed cracks.
The road was paved with countless white stone blocks, and judging by the degree of wear, it seemed no one had maintained or repaired it.
It was only when their Stormbird had descended from the sky that the locals seemed to know the true purpose of this ancient stone platform.
In the distance from the landing site, at the front of the stone slab road surrounded by the crowd, a small group of dignitaries was waiting.
They were wearing heavy ceremonial robes, which were inlaid with different precious gems according to the rank of the official or noble.
According to the knowledge Fulgrim had read in books before, these were the highest-grade ceremonial robes worn by officials.
It seemed they took this very seriously.
And seeing that the armor of the Emperor's Children was magnificent, and that they had dispersed in a well-trained and orderly manner, the leader of the Byzan officials bowed respectfully to Abdemon, who was holding the banner in the center.
It seemed that the official had mistaken Abdemon for her.
It was time.
Fulgrim tightened her hold on Kasjia, who couldn't see anything without a helmet link.
"Alright, it's our turn to go on stage now."
Fulgrim walked down from the Firebird.
Accompanied by the cheers of the crowd and the bewildered expressions of the officials, this three-meter-tall demigod walked into the sunlight, under the gaze of everyone.
Her flawless, purple-and-gold magnificent armor shone in the sunlight. Behind her was a cape woven from countless scales, an emerald-green color. She wore a gold-inlaid, bright purple, winged helmet, and had her arm around—
Wait, why is there someone with her?
With the obvious confusion of the crowd, Fulgrim walked slowly through the crowded walkway like she was on a runway, and looked at the astonished and uncertain Byzan officials.
And then, she took off her helmet, revealing her flawless, stunningly beautiful face to the world.
"A pleasure to meet you, citizens of Byzas."
Silence.
The cheering and noisy crowd fell silent at this moment.
No one dared to say another word in the presence of Fulgrim's peerless beauty.
Even the whispers in the crowd gradually disappeared, silenced by the shock she had given them.
She enjoyed this moment very much.
The sincere adoration from countless mortals.
Kasjia felt himself being held even tighter.
After a full several seconds of complete silence, the leading Byzan official knelt down as if by instinct.
"Lady Phoenician, I, the Court Vizier Corinthus, on behalf of the government of the continent of Chalcedon, extend to you the most gracious hospitality from the Governor's throne."
He seemed to realize that his kneeling was a bit inappropriate, and straightened up with a forced smile.
"Next, may I invite the esteemed Lady Phoenician to the Governor's mansion, to hold talks with our Lord Governor there."
"Please, lead the way."
Fulgrim was still smiling gently.
She waved again to the crowd, who had recovered from their shock, which again drew a wave of fanatical cheers.
The charisma of a Primarch.
It seemed that some people had become her lifelong followers after just one glimpse of Fulgrim.
Hmph, well, that person is definitely not me.
Kasjia thought to himself.
As one of the most approachable Primarchs, her very birth seemed to have destined her to be the most charismatic diplomat of the Imperium of Man.
Of course, if this bunch of people only thought of her as a simple, beautiful woman...
...then Fulgrim wouldn't mind showing them her iron-fisted methods.
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