Chapter 182 03.0181: "The Vice Admiral's Entrustment"

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The flash of explosives occasionally illuminated the dark corridor.

The Blood Angels' green goggles can penetrate the darkness and show them the way.

Horatio, who was born as a hell-soldier, is not afraid of darkness, as darkness is the best cover for their whereabouts.

He found that when they arrived on the battleship Sacred Will, the number of these rebellious sailors rushing towards them became more and more dense.

"please wait for a moment."

Horatio crouched down and removed the helmet of a mutinous sailor.

The deceased, who was not wearing the fluorescent "Military Police" insignia, died of bleeding after his legs were broken by combat shotgun shells.

Very suitable as a subject for a simple autopsy.

The Blood Angels' deputy captain turned on the light on his helmet to illuminate him, while other battle brothers stood guard nearby.

The body had died from blood loss and its face was ashen.

The whites of the eyes are red and bloodshot.

There was foam at the corners of the mouth, consistent with a convulsive reaction.

There was no mark of profanity on him.

Strangely, he did not apply any bandage after the injury, and did not touch the hemostatic gel and emergency medicine on his body at all.

It was like he had no idea he had all these first aid supplies with him.

However, every naval soldier has been systematically trained in the single-person emergency use of each type of distributed medical supplies.

The soldier had been crawling towards the bridge, leaving a long trail of blood, as if he was determined to reach the bridge despite pain and death.

"Farida, do you remember when we were on the shuttle platform?"

"Those cultists who were originally afraid suddenly didn't care about anything and rushed over," Farida said, looking into Horatio's eyes.

Horatio nodded. "I was fighting with these guys at a very close distance. I saw that the whites of their eyes were also covered with bloodshot and there was white foam at the corners of their mouths."

"You mean..." Farida covered her mouth in surprise.

"Yes, I suspect that this mutiny is closely related to the Joy Cultists. These sailors are not dissatisfied with the Empire or your father."

Although there were many suspicious points, there was neither the time nor the conditions to give Horatio a thorough examination.

"Let's go. We must get that top-secret document from Admiral Hood. The contents of that briefcase may play a key role in whether the whole thing can be solved."

Farida nodded, biting her lip and getting into a fighting stance.

"Thank you, deputy captain, Brother Romain Rolland, let's continue on our journey."

The Blood Angels nodded slightly and re-formed their marching formation.

The closer we got to the bridge, the more frequent the attacks became.

If it weren't for the Blood Angels' escort, even if Horatio led an armed boarding team, he would have to fight for a while.

"The combat command center is up there. Be careful. It's a mess inside." The captain of the navigation department warned, "I'll take you here. I'll be needed at the docking station."

"Thank you, Captain, and be safe." Horatio and the captain saluted each other and went about their duties.

"We'll go first." The Blood Angels' deputy captain walked up the gangway.

As soon as he stepped onto the platform, a power axe swung towards his head.

The deputy company commander, the monastic, grasped the axe handle, raised his hand and pulled the trigger of the grenade launcher, smashing the mutinous axeman into pieces.

The monks behind seized the time gained by the deputy company commander's brothers, filed out from the gangway and rushed into the combat command platform.

"Let's go." Brother Romain Rolland seized the opportunity with his keen perception, stood in front of Horatio, and escorted him and Farida up.

"God-Emperor..." Horatio stood on the pre-war command platform, and all he saw was violent fighting between people.

The general's guards in red and the armed sailors with military police labels mingled with the mutineers.

Even the commanding officer team suffered more than half casualties in this conflict. Even if the mutiny was quelled, the Sacred Will would need to return to port for rest and recuperation and large-scale replenishment.

Vice Admiral Hood remained on the command throne, controlling the entire battleship to keep it running.

With his eagle-like eyes, he saw the young man and his precious daughter below.

"Come here quickly!"

The emergency situation at this time did not allow him to have any comfort or emotion.

Just like his majestic lieutenant general status, he gave orders to the two men like a stern general.

Horatio pulled Farida and quickly rushed up to the level where the command throne was.

The lieutenant general saw the two men holding hands.

Although his face was expressionless, he snorted softly.

"Horatio Cochrane, acting lieutenant of the Indefatigable, reports to you, Your Excellency, Vice Admiral!"

"The Indefatigable... alternate officer, Farida Hood, to..." Farida bit her lip, tears welling up in her eyes.

Seeing that her father was fine, the girl could no longer suppress her emotions and burst into tears of joy.

"Why are you crying? Is this how you, wearing a navy uniform, serve the Divine Emperor?!"

Lieutenant General Hood's merciless and harsh rebuke shocked Farida. She swallowed and finished her next words:

"Farida Hood, the alternate officer of the Indefatigable, reports to you, Your Excellency, Vice Admiral!"

Lieutenant General Hood snorted coldly, then looked at Horatio with favor in his eyes.

"It's a pity that we don't have time to reminisce like we did the last time you came to my residence. I'm sure you experienced a lot of interesting things."

The lieutenant general looked at the red-clad captain of the guard and motioned him to come over.

The captain had a heavy leather bag in his hand. He stepped forward and handed the bag over with both hands.

"Here is a top-secret document that will be handed over to Mr. Peru. Listen, no page of this document can be damaged. It contains very important information."

"Yes, Your Excellency, Lieutenant General." Horatio took it with both hands. Such a big bag was really inconvenient to carry in battle.

If a laser hit the bag, the entire bag of consecrated parchment might be burned.

"Farida." The lieutenant general looked at his daughter.

"Yes, father." Farida tried to remain calm and put on a strong look.

"You have reached the age where you should be able to take charge of your own affairs. No matter how difficult and tortuous the road ahead may be, you must remain steadfast in your determination to serve the Divine Emperor. I don't want to see you cry anymore. You must become a strong Divine Emperor warrior."

"Yes! Father...ah no, Your Excellency Lieutenant General!" Farida's answer seemed firm, but in fact it was a little timid.

She was in awe of her father, and the feeling was complicated. She didn't have many people left who she could cherish, and she was afraid that, as the prophecy said, she would end up in an already broken family, leaving her alone and helpless in the world.

"Mr. Horatio." Lieutenant General Hood rarely switched the address, just like an elder talking to a younger one.

"General, please speak." Horatio felt a heavy sense of responsibility from Lieutenant General Hood's tone.

"Farida is not mature enough, nor good enough.

But you are young and promising, just like your father, with both ability and talent. I would like to ask you on a personal basis to help Farida in the future so that she can become as outstanding as you are."

"Father..." Tears glistened in Farida's eyes.

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