33: Chapter 33 Saint Sabart

The dream star's probe was fixed in place, shaking desperately, trying to break free, but found it utterly impossible.

An unknown force compelled the probe to remain still.

The short-haired girl, dressed in simple everyday clothes, sat quietly in a chair.

Two pots of tea were already brewed on the round table, one placed in front of her, the other opposite.

Beside her stood an exquisitely crafted power armor.

The luxurious and intricate craftsmanship of this blue and white power armor was enough to make any Tech-Priest marvel.

At the same time, a large number of the holy word were inscribed on this power armor.

If a preacher of the Imperium of Man's Ecclesiarchy were to appear here, they would undoubtedly kneel on the spot, excitedly singing praises to the Emperor.

Just then, the girl seemed to sense something, subtly raising her head, and through her peerless emerald green eyes, she stared intently at the landing craft quietly descending nearby.

The guards rushed out of the cabin before Xia Xingchen, quickly setting up defenses around them.

"Team One and Team Two, maintain frontal vigilance. Team Three, lead the snipers to find high ground from the flank, keeping her head locked in your scopes at all times."

The captain of the guard quickly issued orders; they had to ensure the safety of their Commander.

Xia Xingchen, wearing Dragon Shield power armor, took several deep breaths at the landing craft's entrance before mustering the courage to approach the girl.

"Bless me, I hope she's not some Greater Daemon incarnation, or else it's truly over."

Xia Xingchen prayed in his heart as he took his first steps.

Xia Xingchen refused the close escort of Nuwa and Leovitos.

By the time Xia Xingchen reached the courtyard outside the small house, the snipers had already aimed at the short-haired girl, ready to fire at a single command.

"You have supreme autonomy. If she makes any move detrimental to the Commander, you may fire immediately, without reporting."

The captain of the guard immediately gave the order to the snipers.

"Received."

Xia Xingchen stood at the gate of the small house's courtyard.

A gentle breeze from Pasture Field Planet slowly blew across the plain, carrying the fragrance of grass and trees, caressing Xia Xingchen's cheek.

It felt so comfortable.

The tension in his heart also lessened a bit under this breeze.

Then, Xia Xingchen gently stepped forward and walked into the courtyard.

As soon as Xia Xingchen entered the courtyard, a warm sensation seemed to envelop his entire body.

He looked at the girl sitting at the table in the courtyard and approached her step by step.

Standing opposite the girl, Xia Xingchen first apologized to her:

"I apologize, beautiful lady, our probe inadvertently intruded upon your territory. Would you be so magnanimous as to release it?"

The girl with emerald green eyes smiled slightly upon hearing this, then simply waved her hand.

The next second, Xia Xingchen's probe regained control.

"Captain, control of the probe has been reacquired. We are now maneuvering the probe back."

Xia Xingchen learned through the communicator that control of the probe had been recovered, and he secretly sighed with relief:

Thank goodness, thank goodness. This mysterious girl clearly has no hostility and is willing to release the probe, which means she at least harbors goodwill towards him.

"Hello, sir, don't you intend to sit down?"

The girl invited Xia Xingchen to sit opposite her.

Xia Xingchen did not refuse, sitting directly on the wooden chair and picking up the black tea on the table, taking a sip.

Black tea, indeed Westerners like black tea.

"Did you grow this tea?"

Xia Xingchen asked.

The girl opposite him nodded.

Xia Xingchen and she remained silent for a while, but ultimately, Xia Xingchen was the first to speak, asking the question in his heart:

"Who are you? Why are you here?"

Upon hearing Xia Xingchen's question, the girl showed a faint smile, then stood up, lifted her skirt, and performed a respectful Western curtsy.

The girl bowed slightly forward, her left foot tucked behind her right.

"It is an honor to meet you. My name is Sabat Bequette. However, everyone calls me Saint Sabbat."

After introducing herself, the girl then asked for Xia Xingchen's name:

"Might I inquire, would you be willing to tell me your name?"

Listening to Saint Sabbat's introduction, Xia Xingchen felt as if he had heard the name somewhere before, but he couldn't recall it.

This seemed to be a very famous character in the Imperium.

Xia Xingchen remembered seeing it on forums and hearing about it in some bloggers' introductions, but he just couldn't recall exactly who it was.

Helplessly, Xia Xingchen had no choice but to answer Saint Sabbat's question first:

"My name is Xia Xingchen."

Xia Xingchen paused, remembering that he was essentially an unregistered person in the Imperium's system, without a perfect identity introduction, so he added:

"You can think of me as a free merchant, and one without official authorization at that."

Xia Xingchen stated his identity without reservation.

Xia Xingchen looked up at Saint Sabbat's expression, seeing no change on her face; she remained as gentle as before.

"Then, please allow me to follow by your side, my lord.

I am willing to become your wings, forever serving you from behind."

Upon hearing this, Xia Xingchen was instantly taken aback.

What was going on?

Xia Xingchen also began to desperately recall.

Saint Sabbat, this name was too familiar.

That's right!

Isn't she the Living Saint of the Imperium?!

Xia Xingchen finally remembered Saint Sabbat's life story.

Saint Sabbat, born in M35.500 on a planet in the Taiping Sector of the Imperium. Later, the Emperor performed a miracle, calling her to reclaim the entire sector.

Saint Sabbat led armies in a 105-year holy war, reclaiming the entire lost sector.

Then, in the war against Chaos, she suffered nine great holy wounds and ultimately returned to the Emperor's side.

No, she shouldn't be here!

Logically, her next appearance should be in M41.301, as a little girl, leading the Imperial armies against Chaos once more.

Now, Saint Sabbat has appeared almost 300 years early. Could it be that the Emperor pulled her out to work ahead of schedule?

Xia Xingchen looked at her and tentatively asked:

"What is your relationship with Saint Sabbat, the Living Saint of the Imperium of Man?"

Saint Sabbat replied directly:

"I am she. It is an honor to meet you, Lord Xia Xingchen."