This conclusion caused the atmosphere, which had just calmed down, to become heavy once again.
Losing the ability to navigate meant they had become a fragile, floating live target in the universe.
However, Valeria's tone shifted abruptly.
She raised her head, and in her gray eyes, a scorching, flame-like light that was hard to suppress finally burst forth.
"But!"
Her voice suddenly rose.
"In this battle, we purged thirty-one thousand seven hundred and forty-two Khorne Bloodletters, one thousand two hundred Bloodcrushers, and countless various Chaos warhounds. Most importantly, we repelled the will projection of the Greater Daemon under Khorne, The Bloodthirsty Fiend, head-on!"
She suddenly turned the data pad toward Leticia; on the screen, a string of dazzlingly long numbers was jumping wildly before finally settling.
"Warband Points... increased by... one hundred fifty-seven thousand three hundred!"
"At the same time, according to Nia's perception, that 'Khorne Hunting Mark' attached to our soul beacon has temporarily lost its power due to The Bloodthirsty Fiend's defeat and the severing of the chains! Before Khorne locks onto us again, we have gained a precious, immeasurable strategic breathing period!"
One hundred fifty-seven thousand three hundred points!
This number, like a bolt of genesis lightning, instantly split the gloom hanging over everyone's hearts!
Even Leticia's breath stalled for a moment the instant she saw this number.
She subconsciously did a calculation.
These points were enough for her to... save at least three Primarch Sisters!
There would even be plenty left over to upgrade the genesis's systems!
"It was worth it..."
Leticia softly breathed these two words in her heart.
All the sacrifices, all the costs, had received the most generous and direct reward at this moment!
Through Valeria's loudspeaker, this news instantly spread throughout the entire hangar.
Dead silence.
After a brief moment of dead silence.
"Wooooooo—!!!"
A cheer, louder and more fanatical than any before, erupted like a volcanic explosion!
"One hundred fifty thousand! My god! It's one hundred fifty thousand points!"
"We're rich! We're rich!!"
"Hahahaha! We can save even more Sisters!!"
The girls threw away their weapons, hugged each other, jumped wildly, and wept with joy.
The heavy pressure regarding the damage to the warship that had been weighing on their hearts just a second ago was completely washed away by this massive, miraculous gain!
This was their Goddess!
Always able to bring them Hope and miracles in desperate situations!
Looking at this ocean of jubilation before her, a gentle, heartfelt smile appeared on Leticia's face.
She raised her hand and gently pressed it downward.
With just a simple gesture, the cheering in the entire hangar instantly subsided as if a mute button had been pressed.
All the warriors gazed at their only God with eyes mixed with worship, fanaticism, and absolute trust.
"Children."
Leticia's voice was soft, yet carried a majestic power capable of soothing everything.
"You have done very well. I am proud of every single one of you."
"You have won this glorious victory with courage and loyalty. You have proven to the universe that the will to protect is far more powerful than the flames of destruction."
She looked around at the girls, who were covered in wounds but wearing happy smiles, her voice becoming even softer.
"Now, it is time for us to enjoy the spoils."
"Go rest, go get treated, go hug your Sisters. Leave the rest to me."
"We won. Now, we need to find a place to properly repair our home."
Hearing the word "home," many girls' eyes turned red once again.
Valeria understood immediately; she stepped forward and asked in a deep voice, "Goddess, your will is our course. Please instruct us on our next target."
"Bring up the nearby star map," Leticia commanded, "Find the safest, best-supplied, and most orderly docking point."
"Understood."
Valeria operated the data pad quickly, and a three-dimensional star map slowly unfolded before everyone.
Countless points of light flickered against the dark cosmic background, representing different star systems and planets.
Valeria's fingers swept quickly across the star map, finally landing on a planet emitting a soft, holy white light.
"Found it, Goddess."
"According to the latest Imperial navigation charts, the closest docking point with the highest security level from our current coordinates is the monastery world numbered 734—'Saintess Star'."
"Saintess Star?"
Fogremia, this Perfect Sword Princess who wore a pink-purple silk dress and maintained her elegance even on a battlefield full of smoke, gently raised her moonlight-colored silver eyebrows.
Her tone carried a hint of an artist's scrutiny of a craftsman, as well as a subtle, imperceptible disdain from a noble toward fanatics.
"I remember that place. A... boring place filled with fanatical prayers and asceticism. It is governed by a battle order named 'Daughters of the Emperor,' and it is also one of the Imperial Fists' largest supply stations in this sector."
"That's right," Valeria nodded to confirm, "Because of this, Saintess Star's defense system is the most rigorous in the entire sector. Its orbital defense platforms are enough to make any Chaos fleet shrink back. The minions of Chaos would never dare to approach it lightly. For us right now, it is the best harbor for repairs."
"Daughters of the Emperor..."
Leticia repeated the name, a thoughtful light flashing in her deep black eyes.
She thought of those female warriors in Imperial history who bloomed with brilliant light for their faith, only to wither away in despair—pitiful and respectable.
"A group of... children who also need to be saved."
A meaningful arc curled at the corner of her mouth.
"Sounds like a very interesting place."
Leticia's voice was calm and majestic, setting the final tone for this voyage.
"It just so happens that I also want to see with my own eyes what is left of the Empire in this era."
"Pass on my order."
She looked at Valeria and issued an unquestionable oracle.
"Target, Saintess Star."
"Understood, my Goddess!"
Valeria straightened her body and gave an impeccable military salute.
The massive genesis, carrying glorious scars worthy of being recorded in history, as well as rich spoils that would make any faction green with envy, dragged its exhausted hull and slowly turned its direction in the dark universe.
The dim blue light of the thrusters illuminated the hideous wounds on the hull.
A moment later, space in front of the ship began to twist.
A brilliant rift leading to the Subspace slowly opened.
The genesis, like a triumphant, exhausted Goddess, plunged headlong into that bizarre and surreal sea.
Inside the Subspace tunnel, colorful streams of light flashed rapidly past the portholes.
After confirming the route was stable, Leticia finally felt a fatigue from the depths of her soul surging like a tide.
She rubbed her brow, preparing to return to her room to get some good rest.
However, just as she reached the door of her room, that heavy alloy door was knocked on from the outside.
Knock, knock, knock.
The sound was very light, carrying a hint of hesitation.
Leticia opened the door with some confusion.
Outside the door stood two figures she hadn't expected.
Angronia, this furious Red-haired Valkyrie, had already changed out of her armor, wearing only a loose black tank top and trousers, revealing her bronze, athletic body full of explosive power. Her red hair was draped casually, and when she saw Leticia, the burning Battle Intent in her amber eyes faded, leaving only a kind of pure, beast-like reliance and a hint of... imperceptible awkwardness.
Beside her was Fogremia, who had also changed into casual clothes. A moon-white dress set off her flawless figure. She just stood there quietly, her deep purple eyes gazing at Leticia complexly, mixed with worship, peace of mind, and a hint of... a desire to get closer that even she herself hadn't realized.
The two Primarch Sisters, who had just joined forces on the battlefield to send the Daemon Prince fleeing in terror, stood quietly in front of her door now like two children who had done something wrong and didn't know how to speak up.
They seemed... to have something they wanted to say to her.
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