Chapter 3233: Wisdom arises out of urgency
Looking from a high altitude to the ground, a palace hundreds of meters high stands majestically. Its appearance is as crystal clear as snowflakes. It is afternoon, and the pure sunlight falls on the palace, refracting Be a little bright It is as bright as the stars from the sky falling to the earth. Like the city itself, the outer walls of the palace are also made of finely crafted white rocks. Small mosaics are inlaid between the stones, outlining complex patterns. The golden brilliance shines in the sunlight. Sparkling.
The entrance is at the intersection of the fifth and sixth floors. Huge arches and towering spiers point straight into the sky. Each column is like a finely carved work of art, with the top decorated with gold. The round ball shines with a dazzling light.
Most of the buildings inside have semicircular, torch-shaped spires. What can be clearly distinguished is a series of main halls and halls distributed along the central axis, which are higher than other buildings. of church.
Soon, the Thunder Eagle landed on the uppermost apron of New Polonia. When Soshyan walked out of the cabin, Mikael had already led a group of officials from the Planetary Governor's Mansion on the slope. Everyone was waiting, and when they saw Soshyan, they all knelt down neatly on one knee.
Although in principle they do not need to be so groveling to an Astartes, Soshyan also has the identity of another imperial governor, which is higher than almost all bureaucrats in the Storm Star Territory.
"Everyone, there is no need to be polite."
As he walked down the ramp of the landing platform, Soshyan said calmly, and Mikael and others immediately stood up.
No need to say anything more, Soshyan walked into the Governor's Mansion surrounded by everyone, and entered the main hall of the Governor's Mansion through the gate. It was also the time when the Governor received the imperial envoys, held a welcome ceremony and held a succession ceremony. place.
This place can be said to be extremely luxurious. The hanging crystal chandeliers hang down like waterfalls. The crystal clear crystals exude a rainbow-like brilliance under the light. The floor is paved with smooth white marble. Reflecting a faint shadow, it's like stepping into another world.
The walls are inlaid with exquisite murals, depicting religious stories and legends of saints. The pious chants of the choir echo in the empty and solemn hall, adding a mysterious and solemn religious color to the palace. The central dome with complex patterns Up, gold The chandeliers swayed gently in the artificial breeze, making sweet tinkling sounds, and all of the huge windows had cut-out patterns depicting various ancient stories, and every corner was decorated - or gilded sculptures. , or a screen inlaid with precious stones.
Soshyan and his Terminator guards stepped on the long and wide thick red carpet and entered the main hall. The heads and dignitaries from all aspects of the planet stood behind the pillars on both sides of the passage. .
Suddenly, the Terminators stopped and lightly knocked the spears on the ground, while Soshyan continued to move forward.
At the end of the red carpet is a raised platform, carved from some kind of patterned marble, with gold inlays on the edges, and various gargoyle shapes. At the top is a platform with an eagle emblem. The throne is covered with red satin, and behind it is a flag of the Pechinka family. That is the position of the planet's governor, but there is no one there now.
There was a person standing under the high platform. He was covered in layers of dresses and heavy fur coats. A childish and delicate pale face was exposed from the towering collar. He wore a hat on his head that looked very... The crown was heavy and jeweled. Although he tried very hard to appear calm, his hand holding the aquila staff, which symbolized the governor's power, was beating uneasily.
Finally, Soshyan, who had walked more than ten steps, stopped and looked at each other quietly.
"Your throne is above! Welcome! Chapter Master Soshyan Alexei of the great Astral Knights Chapter, glorious Archon Nessen, on behalf of all of Volistad People, thank you for your helping hand in times of crisis!”
After trying to say this in a smooth and sincere tone, the young governor bowed to Soshiyang. He bowed in salute and avoided Soshiyang's gaze.
Although his makeup tried to make him more masculine, Soshyan could still tell that he was more feminine in appearance and temperament. To put it more tackily, he looked like a girl. .
After a few seconds of silence, Soshiyang said slowly:
"Salute to you, Governor Yuri Olkov Pechenka. It is our destiny and duty to protect the people of the empire. The sacrifice of the Pechenka family is regrettable. Please express our condolences."
Yuri straightened up.
"Thank you for your concern. I will definitely inherit the family's will and work hard to protect Volistad for the throne."
Soshiyan looked at him, and suddenly an unexpected thought came. One sentence. "Are you really confident?"
Yuri was stunned for a moment.
“Ah”
Soshiyan then repeated it again.
“Are you really confident that you can do this?”
Obviously he did not expect Soshyan to ask this, so after hesitating for a moment, he replied:
"Of course. Of course we have confidence, as long as our faith is firm"
But the weakness in his tone could not be concealed at all. Soshyan didn't say anything, but just asked a third time.
“Governor Yuri, do you really have confidence?”
Soshyan’s rich voice echoed between the dome and the columns, Yuri Orikov Pechinka He shrank visibly, his expression became unnatural, beads of sweat began to appear on his smeared face, and his eyes subconsciously moved to the right, which was the direction where Mikael was.
For a while, the crowd waiting on both sides also made a very weak sound. Some people had mocking expressions on their faces, some looked eager to try, and most looked like they were watching the show. But only one person showed worry and concern on his face.
Seeing the other party's delay in answering, Soshi said loudly:
"Protecting the emperor's territory and people requires strength. Although will and belief can bring us strength, it is not always enough. Especially when facing an unpredictable crisis."
His words said nothing, but they said everything. If his majesty was not so oppressive to mortals, someone might have jumped out and added insult to injury. .
"Lord Soshyan, all those who are loyal to the Pechinka family and the empire have confidence in this! They all have confidence in the Governor!"
When Mikael left When he came out and knelt down on one knee, the subtle words in the crowd instantly turned into whispers. Soshyan turned his gaze slightly, and after a while he said:
"Besides you, is there anyone loyal to the Pechinka family now?"
His words were very direct, almost like questioning. Although it was quite rude to say this in public, but when it came out of his mouth, No one will have an opinion.
“Yes!”
Mikael was decisive, then turned around and swept his arm.
“Everyone here is!”
In an instant, all the sounds disappeared. They looked at Mikael in shock and quickly realized -
They had been tricked!
Soshiyang also showed a faint smile at this time, and couldn't help but admire this man's quick wit in his heart.
After all, everyone present, no matter which family they come from, is in principle a subordinate of the governor. If they say that they are not loyal to the Pechenka family, it is equivalent to openly saying that they are traitors, which is not the case at all. Undoubtedly a suicidal act.