251: Chapter 252 Recruiting

The farce in the plaza of Shelter ended abruptly after Lin Li personally intervened with force to subdue Chapter Master Tyberos.

The players on the periphery, who were still holding melon seeds and drinks and preparing to watch the live broadcast of the whole event, were very dissatisfied with the boss's behavior of forcibly interrupting the spellcasting.

The Thunder Warriors had vented the pent-up anger in their chests, and being disciplined as always, they stood in formation honestly, which was considered normal.

However, the situation with the Space Marines standing to the side was a bit subtle.

This included the Death Spectres Captain Roshiam and the Carcharodons Chapter Master Tyberos, who had just climbed up.

These big guys all had some secret thoughts in their hearts.

Some of them were unconvinced by this forcible suppression;

Some were surprised by the terrifying power displayed by this mortal leader;

But more than that, they were intensely curious about the leader of the so-called Spark Alliance in this remote star system.

...

Half an hour later, inside the large reception hall on the east side of Shelter.

This reception hall was designed specifically for behemoths like Space Marines.

The room had no complicated decorations; all the long conference tables and huge seats were cast from high-strength alloy, exuding a cold and hard industrial style.

At this moment, the reception hall was full of big guys.

Lin Li sat majestically in the main seat of the conference table.

To his right sat a dozen Thunder Warriors officers led by Ushtan;

And to his left were Captain Roshiam and a group of Astartes veterans, including Chapter Master Tyberos.

Under the gaze of everyone with different thoughts.

Lin Li first turned his head, looked at Ushtan on his right, and spoke in a flat tone:

"Old Wu. You know the Spark Alliance's public security management regulations."

Ushtan immediately understood the Lord's meaning.

He did not hesitate or defend himself, and cleanly lowered his head to accept the order:

"Understood, my Lord. After the meeting, when I return, I will voluntarily go to the internal detention center of the alliance and be confined for ten days."

Hearing this punishment decision, the Thunder Warriors present did not show any objections.

After getting along with Lin Li for a while, they already knew the temper of this leader very well.

Although this leader sometimes had strange thought patterns, and occasionally even exhibited the same ineffable neurotic characteristics as those clone players.

But overall, he was a leader with absolute bottom lines and considerable humanity.

In the Spark Alliance, rules were rules.

As long as you acted within the framework of the legal clauses, there would be no negative impact from what you did.

Although the leader might not personally like some practices, he would still give maximum respect and tolerance.

But this matter was different.

Gathering to fight in the core plaza of Shelter was a clear violation of the alliance's most basic public security management regulations.

Therefore, if you violated it, you had to accept punishment; this was an untouchable bottom line.

Moreover, as one of the core members of the Spark Alliance, the Thunder Warriors also participated deeply in the drafting and formulation of this regulation.

Breaking the rules they set themselves, naturally they were willing to be punished without any objection.

After dealing with internal issues.

Lin Li then turned his head and looked at Chapter Master Tyberos, who was sitting on the left with an ugly face.

"As for you, guests from the Carcharodons."

Lin Li tapped the table with his fingers,

"Given that this is your first time on my territory. Ignorance is no excuse, but I'll waive the detention punishment. However, for damaging public property and disturbing the peace, you must make some substantial compensation."

Lin Li deliberately drew out his tone, as if thinking seriously, "For example..."

He looked up and asked for a sky-high price: "For example, compensate me with a distinguished Navigator?"

"Bang!"

Before the words fell, Chapter Master Tyberos stood up from his alloy seat like a raging bear whose tail had been stepped on!

His pale face, covered with terrifying centipede-like scars, instantly squeezed together in anger, looking extremely ferocious.

"This is impossible!"

Chapter Master Tyberos roared, his voice shaking the reception hall,

"Our chapter has no extra Navigators to give you!"

In the Imperial Space Marine circle, who didn't know that the Carcharodons Chapter was notoriously poor?!

They wandered on the edge of the void, and their supplies were all obtained by looting.

That old Terminator Power Armor Chapter Master Tyberos was wearing was an ancient antique that had been mended and passed down for who knows how many generations!

Now, asking for a Navigator who was more precious than a battleship? This was practically cutting his flesh!

"You are insulting me!"

Chapter Master Tyberos stared at Lin Li with fire in his eyes,

"I demand an Astartes honor duel with you immediately!"

Captain Roshiam, who was sitting next to him, saw this and hurriedly got up, grabbed Chapter Master Tyberos's metal arm guard, and shouted to stop him:

"Chapter Master Tyberos! Please stay rational! This is someone else's territory."

Captain Roshiam didn't say it explicitly, but the implication was obvious.

Their clone army had expelled the main force of the Tyranids, and the physical strength Lin Li had just displayed with one hand was also unfathomable.

If they really fought, they would definitely not get any good results.

Chapter Master Tyberos's chest heaved violently.

He stared at Lin Li for a long time, and finally snorted coldly, forcibly suppressing his anger, and sat back down heavily in his chair.

Captain Roshiam wiped away non-existent cold sweat and naturally acted as a slick peacemaker.

"My Lord."

Captain Roshiam said in a calm tone,

"Strategic resources like Navigators are too precious. This is not something we frontline Commanders can casually dictate and trade."

Lin Li hadn't really expected to extort a Navigator.

This was purely an outrageous opening bid to test the other party's bottom line.

Was it really necessary to be so excited?

"Fine."

Lin Li waved his hand, taking the opportunity to step down,

"Then we will talk about this later. In any case, remember one thing: on my territory, if you commit an offense, you have to accept punishment; there are no exceptions."

Captain Roshiam nodded in agreement.

Just at this moment.

Outside the huge floor-to-ceiling window of the reception hall, there were vague, raw discussions from several onlookers, players, who were talking loudly in Chinese.

"Look, look! I knew those big guys inside would definitely give in at the end!"

"That shouldn't be right? I checked the official settings, that guy named Chapter Master Tyberos has a huge temper and chops people at every turn. How did he just give in after the boss scared him a little? Is this NPC OOC?"

Lin Li listened to those unscrupulous and outrageous discussions outside the window, his eyes twitched a few times, and he chose to ignore them physically.

The Thunder Warriors present were used to mixing with these The Fourth Calamity, and were long accustomed to their abstract behavior of going crazy regardless of the occasion, so they all had expressionless faces.

It was the Space Marines sitting opposite who were different.

They couldn't understand that strange dialect and could only look left and right with confusion.

They felt very unaccustomed and strange that this group of mortals dared to lie on the window to openly watch the fun of the Space Marines.

Ignoring the players' antics.

Lin Li turned his gaze to the Thunder Warriors again.

"Old Wu, you have made great contributions in this battle against the Tyranids."

Lin Li said sternly,

"I have discussed it with the Archons of several other regions. We have decided to formally allow your Thunder Warriors legion to openly recruit new civilian members in these designated Hive City areas."

Lin Li pushed a list over,

"This is the list of regions that have agreed to this plan, as well as some basic recruitment regulations that must be followed."

However.

To Lin Li's surprise.

After Ushtan took the list, there was not much joy or excitement on his face.

"My Lord."

Ushtan sighed, his voice a bit low,

"It's not that we don't want to add fresh blood to the legion. It's just... this body of ours, how is it not a painful shackle? Letting those civilian children walk this path might not be a gift."

Lin Li immediately understood Ushtan's knot.

As Thunder Warriors, although they were powerful, the painful history of being betrayed by the Empire in the past had always been a mountain pressing on their hearts.

"Don't think too much."

Lin Li comforted,

"The response to this campaign among the people is unprecedentedly huge. There are countless passionate civilians lining up to sign up for the army, especially the young people; they dream of joining your iron army. The public has nothing but the purest gratitude and respect for you. You will know this when you return to your station."

Ushtan didn't say anything more, just nodded silently.

After dealing with this matter, Lin Li finally got to the point, and he looked at Chapter Master Tyberos and Captain Roshiam and others opposite.

"Alright, now, let's talk about you." Lin Li crossed his hands, "What exactly are your plans for coming here?"

Captain Roshiam did not answer directly but glanced at Ushtan and the others opposite.

"Before stating our intentions."

Captain Roshiam asked tentatively,

"My Lord, may I take the liberty to ask. The origins of these tall warriors under your command...? If I'm not mistaken, they seem to be the product of some kind of genetic engineering project, just like us?"

Lin Li looked at Ushtan and saw him shake his head slightly with an expressionless face.

"Sorry."

Lin Li refused flatly,

"This is the top secret of the Spark Alliance, I cannot answer you."

Captain Roshiam did not force it, and he nodded, expressing understanding.

"Since that's the case, I'll speak directly."

Captain Roshiam kept his status very low, without any arrogance as an angel of the Imperial God-Emperor,

"We came to visit this time because we want to order a batch of high-spec weapons and equipment from your side."

"In addition..."

Captain Roshiam paused and put forward the core request of this trip,

"We hope to recruit some civilian children around the age of ten with qualified physical fitness here to join our chapter as new recruits."

Hearing this request.

Lin Li leaned back in his chair and shook his head without hesitation.

"Children, I absolutely cannot provide them to you. Every child in the alliance is our hope for the future and cannot be handed over to you."

A flash of disappointment crossed Captain Roshiam's eyes, and Chapter Master Tyberos could not help but want to flare up.

But immediately after, Lin Li's finger pointed to the players outside the window who were eating melon seeds and watching the fun!

"However!"

"As allies fighting side by side, I can take charge and give you a batch of high-level weapons and equipment for free, plus... them outside the window!"

Hearing this reversal.

Captain Roshiam was completely stunned!

He originally thought that to recruit soldiers from this tough leader, he would definitely have to go through a difficult bargain and even pay a high price in supplies.

He never expected that the other party would agree directly!

Although it was impossible to recruit children under ten to be trained into pure Astartes Space Marines.

But the terrifying combat power of this group of clones outside the window was something they had all witnessed on the battlefield!

If this group of lunatics who were not even afraid of death could be incorporated into the chapter, it would definitely be a terrifying help!

This sudden pie in the sky made Captain Roshiam's brain a bit dazed for a while.

He thought about it cautiously and said sternly:

"My Lord, things that are free are often the most expensive; I understand this principle. Please be open and honest and give a transaction price directly."

And just at this moment!

Lin Li seemed to be possessed by a drama queen!

He stood up from his chair abruptly, his posture straight, and gave a standard Imperial double-headed eagle military salute to the two Space Marines!

"Two brothers!"

Lin Li said loudly with an impassioned tone and righteousness,

"Under the cruel threat of the alien Tyranid swarm and the Warp Chaos, our human survival is difficult! At this critical moment of life and death where everyone is shedding blood for the survival of mankind, let's not talk about secular transactions and money!"

"As a part of humanity! We should offer our purest loyalty to the God-Emperor and to the Empire without reservation! They are the gifts that the Spark Alliance offers to the Empire!"

Seeing Lin Li's righteous posture.

Captain Roshiam's brain didn't turn around at all, and he looked at Lin Li like he was looking at an alien.

He opened his mouth, but in the end, he didn't say anything.

But in his heart, he was crazily thinking:

"Who was it that just opened their mouth and wanted to extort a Navigator from us?!"

"Now that you're giving us an army for free, you're talking about loyalty here?!"

"The people of this Spark Alliance... from top to bottom, their mental state is really worrying!"

The meeting ended neatly with Lin Li's impassioned speech about loyalty.

The next morning.

On the surface of the Fire Seed Shelter, at the edge of the central plaza, two simple prefabricated houses were set up overnight.

On the door headers of these two rooms, two lines of large characters were crookedly written in bright red paint, in both standard Chinese and English:

[Death Spectres Space Marine — Official Transfer Point]

[Carcharodons Space Marine — Official Transfer Point]