Chapter 162 - 162: The Nightingale’s Flight

Human society, even in the nightmare of the 41st Millennium, operates on the grease of relationships. Favors are the real currency, and "connections" are the thickest armor a man can wear.

Kian Voss hadn't expected that a simple signet ring from Lady Nightingale would unlock the loyalty of an entire industrial sub-sector. He had just secured a partnership with the masters of Underhive logistics and fuel production.

"Enough with the pleasantries," Kian said, adopting the tone of a high-born overseer. "Little Hank, have your men prep a high-speed cargo-trolley. I need to visit my northern assets. I have business that won't wait for your Machine Spirits to finish their prayers."

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