Warhammer 40K in a box

Chapter 229 The Sweetness on the Battlefield
Three days passed in a flash, and Valeri and Company C had been holding their positions for three days.

During these three days, they repelled twelve alien attacks and even destroyed a device called the "Ghostwork Doomsday Hunter" on the first day.

It was a huge monster, more than ten meters tall, like a demon crawling out from the depths of hell.

The huge doomsday blaster on its back could almost overturn an entire trench with one shot, causing Company C to suffer heavy losses in the first wave of contact.

Valeri still remembers the scene at that time. Company C gathered all its heavy weapons, and the company deputy also called for artillery support from the rear. Finally, at the last moment before it approached the position, they completely destroyed it.

When the huge body fell, it was like a mountain collapsing, and the dust raised covered the sky.

The sergeant said that Company C deserved a medal for this kill alone.

When Valeri heard this, he just felt that one medal might not be enough. After all, that big guy looked almost the same as the "big guy" behind the position, except that it was thinner.

The "big guy" behind the position was an Imperial Knight, which came to support them while they held on until the second day.

The knight was more than ten meters tall and covered in heavy armor. A metal flag on its crotch was filled with the honors it had won, as if telling of its glorious past achievements.

Its arrival boosted the morale of the entire position, as if a god of war had descended.

Valeri still remembered the scene when it fired for the first time. The huge muzzle spewed out scorching flames, instantly turning a group of charging aliens into ashes.

Every step it takes carries with it unrivaled power, as if declaring the inviolability of the empire's majesty.

Valeri had seen the pilot of that big guy, which made him feel that the Imperial Knight was somewhat similar to the Sentinel Mech in the regiment, but the Imperial Knight was undoubtedly much larger.

Although the Sentinel Mech is flexible, it is like a toy in front of the Imperial Knights.

Every step the knight took was accompanied by a heavy roar, as if the earth was shaking under its feet.

Valeri had observed it up close and discovered that its armor was covered with ancient emblems and scars from battle, as if every scratch told a legend.

Hearing that the driver was an imperial noble, Valeri was somewhat skeptical.

After all, before joining the Astra Militarum, Valeri had also seen the Imperial nobles. It can only be said that in his impression, the Imperial nobles were a group of fat-bellied insects.

They always wear gorgeous clothes, look down on the common people with arrogant eyes, as if they were born superior.

Valeri simply didn't believe it.

But it must be said that the driver of the Imperial Knight does look like a noble. Even when fighting on the front line, the driver will set up a small table under his huge mecha when he does not need to drive the Imperial Knight, and then put a teapot and snacks on it and have a cup of afternoon tea.

When Valeri saw this scene for the first time, he could hardly believe his eyes.

On the battlefield, where the flames of war were raging, artillery roared and smoke filled the air, the driver seemed to be in another world. He elegantly picked up the teacup and sipped it gently, as if the chaos around him had nothing to do with him.

Valeri was lucky enough to be "rewarded" with a cookie by the driver, and he thought he would never forget the sweet taste.

It was a short break. Valeri was squatting in the trench checking his equipment when he suddenly heard someone calling his name.

He looked up and saw the pilot standing at the feet of the Imperial Knight, holding a delicate cookie and waving at him with a smile. Valeri walked over a little awkwardly, his fingers trembling as he took the cookie. It was so sweet!

For Valeri, who had only eaten proper food after joining the Astra Militarum, sweetness was too much of a luxury.

He took a careful bite, and instantly, the rich sweetness melted in his mouth, as if a warm current flowed through his whole body.

He had never tasted anything so wonderful, as if the whole world became brighter at this moment.

He was even reluctant to finish it, so he carefully wrapped the remaining half of the biscuit and put it in his pocket.

"How is it? Does it taste good?" the driver asked with a smile, a hint of sarcasm in his voice.

Valeri nodded and stammered, "Yes... yes, sir. This is the best thing I have ever tasted."

The driver smiled and patted him on the shoulder. "Good job, young man! When this battle is over, I'll treat you to some really good wine."

Valeri nodded gratefully, but felt a little complicated.

He had never imagined that he would have such close contact with an imperial noble on the battlefield, let alone that this noble would be so approachable.

Perhaps, the imperial nobles are not all fat-brained insects. At least this driver showed him another side.

However, the cruelty of the battle was not diminished by this cookie.

Ivan had retreated to the rear in advance, and his arm was grazed by a Gauss ray. Before his hands were completely reduced to ashes, Valeri cut off both of his arms and saved his life.

But Ivan, who lost both arms, had to retreat to the rear for treatment. Valeri only hoped that he would have better luck and that the Military Affairs Department would give him two prosthetic limbs and let him come back.

After all, there are only one-third of the people left in the company, and there are really not enough people on the position.

Just as Valeri was thinking this, a large group of people suddenly rushed in from behind the position.

Valeri saw the men of Company E, who after three days of rest were thrown back into this hellish battlefield.

It can be seen that there is no one behind.

Valeri was not surprised by this. They had not received any reinforcements since they landed. After fighting for so long, half of the regiment was left here. The only way they could get more troops was if reinforcements arrived.

Otherwise, the regiment headquarters would have no choice but to bring back the troops that had withdrawn for rest and recuperation.

Moreover, Company C was unable to withdraw for rest, but was integrated with Company E. The two companies guarded Position No. 4 together to avoid one company being short of defensive strength.

However, this time, it was not only E Company that came to the battlefield, but also a team of combat sisters wearing power armor, a team of Astartes, and an Inquisitor who looked very high-ranking at first glance.

Valeri knew that he was of high status because the driver of the Imperial Knight behaved very humbly in front of him.

Just as Valeri was wondering why such a distinguished figure would come to the front line in person, the ground in front of him cracked open, and a huge monster that made Valeri feel like a mountain was moving crawled out from the ground, appeared on the horizon at the end of his sight, and began to rush towards them at an incredible speed.

(End of this chapter)