Chapter 257 Military Wedding
The Skadi people are crazy. Some members of the Imperial Guard who knew what was going on, such as the external station personnel, commented this way. When Alan Bair made his bad behavior public, most people inside Skadi knew that war was coming. and despise those who sell their souls for profit by putting aside the honor of the Emperor.
But at such a tense moment, what came into their hands was not a declaration of war, a tactical plan or a request for mobilization, but an invitation, exclusive to the Skadi heroes.
It is too bad to say that it is a cover-up or a tactical idea. The Skadi people just want to bless this strange couple from the bottom of their hearts. They have no hesitation and will not hesitate. Even if the war is coming, there will be a lot of fate. Well, those people are just like the nomads who once lived by fighting on Terra. They are not afraid of war and even regard it as a part of their lives.
Even the Destruction Eagle couldn't fully understand that special feeling, but they just organized a wedding at such an important moment of mobilization?
Whether it was doubts, blessings, trust, or approval, people were driven by those feelings and many interests to come to that unique auditorium. It was a camp that belonged exclusively to the Imperial Guard, and it was the most suitable place for this pair of lovers.
Amidst the piles of sandbags, bunkers, barbed wire and training equipment, and under the gaze of the Imperial Engine, rows of Lemanus tanks, Hydra anti-aircraft tanks, and many terrifying metal monsters, the simple camp was destroyed. Wear a variety of fake plastic bouquets or hang quirky wind chimes from shells.
This is not the first wedding after the liberation of Skadi, but it is the first wedding of the 4th Skadi Infantry Regiment. It represents a new bouquet of new life and hope blooming in this place full of death. It is also the only day today that many Skadi Tachang surrounded this place, and the originally strong camp was inspected again.
Every guest must be strictly scrutinized. Not only the Lord of Skadi will be here, but also the infantry of Skadi, the soldiers of Falaksia. They will not allow anyone to attack their family on the most important day. Move your feet!
Starting from Ancient Terra, this union representing mankind has been a grand day. Although the empire has a huge population of tens of billions and the enemy's constant threat of war, the feelings of the people in the empire towards weddings have become increasingly weak.
But this does not mean that weddings are no longer important to human civilization. On the contrary, if it can be celebrated, the grandness and grandness of this event may exceed many times before.
Soon, the guests gathered and the seats were packed. Under the gaze of the emperor, light shone from the stained glass. The elaborately crafted ceremonial table was engraved with a head representing purity. People gathered here. Every guest, without exception, was wearing a military uniform. They The temperament is upright and the morale is high. If there are any exceptions, there is probably only a girl named Arya and the grandfather beside her.
They watched the priest on the stage gradually enter the place. Sweet cakes and delicacies were waiting in the square outside the camp. Boy Letling hurriedly put on his military uniform and took a seat on the bench. The comrades around him were used to his stench. Just frowning slightly.
Master Chief Catachan is sitting next to him. He has changed from his previous shirtless or short-sleeved appearance. Even if he is operating outside the cold Skadi, he will wear as light a clothes as possible. But today, he has to comply with the requirements of the imperial military rank. It is a school-level military uniform, high-spirited.
There was a lot of silence until the ceremony official shouted. "To the Bride!"
Behind the podium, she was slowly moved forward. She was a tall beauty who was being helped forward by the bridesmaid, the Mechanicus girl, Skadi and the Technical Priest of Flaxxi. Now that she had lost her fierceness on the battlefield, With her beautiful long hair, matched with the empire's luxurious dark gold dress, she is capable but engraved into the bones. There is no doubt that she, this bride is so beautiful, who can win her favor?
"To the groom!" After a high-pitched voice, the second lieutenant, supported by Alan Bair, the master of Skadi, stepped here in a beautiful and capable military uniform. The sound of military boots knocked on the steps, and on his chest hung his life-and-death struggle. won numerous honors.
Those sparkling badges became even brighter under the silver light shining from the glass at this moment, because this wedding not only represents the union of two people, but also means that the second lieutenant must take over the honor and future of Falakcia on behalf of his lover. This does not mean that Not a wedding in the traditional sense, but more complicated yet more simple.
The two looked at each other. They had experienced countless wars and had never experienced such a scene. Their cheeks quickly turned red. At the same time, the veteran's official priest asked.
"Second Lieutenant Skadi, are you willing to take over the full honor and command of the 113th Falakxia Regiment and not insult the history?"
replied the groom. "I do!"
"Then, Miss Kellys Arkady, are you willing to put down your responsibilities, enjoy the remaining grace, life and peace bestowed upon you by the Emperor, and hand them over to your lover?"
replied the bride. "I do!"
"Then, let's exchange tokens." The priest shouted, and the bride took off her own dog tag and the dog tag of the first leader of the Falakian 133th Regiment. The two metal products were surprisingly thick. They were not specific weights, but It is indeed a real burden.
The lieutenant lowered his head. When the metal touched his neck, the young man almost suffocated. But when he could make the decision to marry this complicated woman, he had already made up his mind. He knelt down gently on one knee, Put the gemstone ring that represents love (in the darkest era of mankind's future, diamonds have been recognized as useless, but gemstones are still long-lasting and valuable) and put it on the girl's ring finger.
Soon, the two hugged and kissed each other. Tens of thousands of soldiers and people gathered outside the auditorium burst into violent applause at this moment.
The sound that represents vitality shakes the entire castle, as if it will never dissipate, just like the beating of the heart. Nowadays, people have many thoughts, but they can have the same purpose in this moment today. This is the charm of civilization.
The official spoke. "Please ask our best man, Skadi's master, to say a few words."
Alan Bayer is thinking about this slightly strange wedding in his heart at the moment, because in this era men and women are truly equal, and they are all one of the thousands of people who sacrificed for the emperor, so it is no longer a "grant" from the man but from each other. "Exchange", but for this "dead man of the old age", those things look both solemn and strange.
However, he still blessed this event from the bottom of his heart. Secondly, the speech had been given to him so many times that he no longer needed any scripts, preparations, and was not timid.
He stepped forward. In this hall and the outer camp, tens of thousands of people were quiet and there was no other sound. Even the two most excited lovers looked at this legendary warrior.
"Fighters who fight in the honor of the Emperor, we all know that today is a truly memorable day, and for me, every warrior is my family, and I have experienced so much, victories, defeats, Death, those things mixed together make me pay special attention to each of you."
"Although the Skadi Infantry Regiment has been established for a long time, I still feel this way. Today, my child, the second lieutenant who I regard as a child, has entered the wedding hall. This is worth remembering, but I want to say it directly. Behind this wedding is cruelty and the background of war.”
"So I bless this wedding and don't want it to happen again. I hope that all my family can stay away from war and death, and work hard for a long time,"
"I hope that the honor and light of the Emperor will always shine over Skadi. I hope that people with feelings can gather here. I hope that war and death, heretics or aliens will never interfere with our lives again, but this almost does not Maybe, I know, we can only shoot, attack, and kill, one at a time, and never change again, until this galaxy is empty."
"But I don't intend to give up. Everyone, I wish the couple well. At the same time, I hope that no one will be threatened at the wedding. For this goal, we will take up arms again and go to the enemy."
"War does not distinguish between good or evil. We just need to survive and be safe. I will not be satisfied until our roar is known to everyone in the galaxy, and until Skadi becomes a place where people no longer dare to offend!"
"So I can keep asking, struggling, fighting, and waiting until things succeed. Even if it takes hundreds or thousands of years, I still want this to succeed. One day, we can celebrate life without enemies. Any important moment, until the star goes out and the universe heats up!"
"Now, now, let us bless this wedding, bless the beginning of life, and look forward to the future." He breathed heavily and his anger was exerted at this moment and infected most people. They must admit that there is nothing better than safety in life. What was even more irritating was the threat, coupled with the intelligence provided by the inquisitor before, the Skadi people's anger was completely ignited today.
The second lieutenant wore a uniform and held Alan Beyer's palm, and he reported to his superiors seriously. "I will take responsibility so that what happened today will never happen again, my commander, for my children, for my lover, and for my brothers."
In one word, applause, the applause roared for a long time and madly, until tired and the voice stopped, the priest began to sing. Those emperor's mantras protected these two people in the dark 40 thousand years of human beings who were still harmonious and safe. The content was very long, but no one could help it. Listen quietly until the stars reach midday and the stained glass sheds its light.
People left in an orderly manner and went to the courtyard to enjoy food or rest, celebrating and commemorating these few days, while preparing for the start of the war.
This wedding is as complicated as its performance. It is not only Skadi's new life but also represents Skadi's danger. The strong contrast highlights the current tragic situation of the empire and makes people have to admit that Skadi has not yet Safety.
That kind of gap seems to close the door to heaven, but the people of Skadi have experienced worse days. They are very optimistic and enjoy drinking and chatting outside, even if the cold weather and harsh environment are making things worse, even if the food has changed due to the lowering temperature. Even if the taste is slightly bad, they will happily enjoy their days.
Whether it is trenches, nests or fortresses, those strong people have not changed and will not change in the future. Although cruel and certainly sad, at the end of the 40th millennium of human civilization in this dark universe, no one can put themselves in the hands of those The most tragic things are left alone.
If Skadi does not stand up, then the bad things today will fall on the weaker imperial world, several navigation blockades, several oppressions, those poor people will starve to death for no reason, the original strict class issues and To be even more exaggerated, resources will be brought into Ndjili Bay without limit, bringing unlimited prosperity and wealth to its owner...
During this period, the glimmer of hope brought by Skadi will also be extinguished by those profit-seeking demons. What's even worse is that those people are colluding with the Red Pirates to open the way for them to go to the Sun Star Territory and go to Holy Terra to defile. Humanity’s ancient stars!
Therefore, this time the entire sector is angry. With the help of this wedding, the most beautiful moment of the ensign's life has turned into a sad political show. Alan Beyer walked backstage and cleaned his cheeks with ice water in despair. He has become A person who will use his brother's life to gain benefits?
He has become a person who will benefit from his brother's life!
He smiled bitterly, his eyes were wet, and water kept dripping down. He looked like he was crying, but suddenly he was patted on the shoulder by the second lieutenant, and he immediately adjusted his state. "Isn't this our lucky one?"
The second lieutenant said. "Don't lie to me, you don't like this at all. You like a small wedding, with only friends and comrades, and bring John and his family, at most."
"To be honest, I don't like it either, right? My lover does too, but so what. At this sensitive time, we have known each other for a long time and talked to each other."
"My commander, we are your sharp blades. As I said, we are willing to sacrifice everything for the future of mankind, especially in this wonderful place like Skadi. Just a wedding is nothing."
"It doesn't matter if you ask me to do something more tragic. Without you, we have nothing now."
Alan Beyer just said the ensign's sighing comment. "You praise me too highly. I would have accomplished nothing without you. I am not Celestine, nor Kane, nor a strong man gifted by the Emperor. My life is always taking risks. I am a gambler. , and this time, I feel that I don’t need to gamble.”
"But this universe wants to pull me back, to the place where human lives are used as bargaining chips!"
The ensign took his hand. "Then continue to gamble. The entire star sector, the entire Skadi, and the entire fourth group will still accompany you to gamble. You have to win when you gamble. Even if you win in this dark universe, you don't dare to continue gambling. We will win, win big and win. .”
"And I, and we, will continue, continue to climb on the edge of death in the dark, until the light really falls."
"For the Emperor, for us, for you, my boss."
Alan Bayer looked at this young man who was experiencing the most important day in his life and showed that wry smile. "Prepare a handful of coffee for me. Keep going. It seems that our good days are over." (End of Chapter)