Chapter 64 Puzzle
Soshiyan's hand, which had originally left the handle of the gun, took hold of it again after hearing Thor's words.
But what surprised him was that Brother Said admitted it openly.
"Yes, in fact we are not a sub-group of the Imperial Fists."
Then, he turned to question:
"But Captain Thor, you are not always drifting in the subspace as you claim, right?"
Saul let out a long sigh of relief.
He didn't speak, he didn't say anything.
At this time, Brother Said signaled Soshyan to walk to the lectern behind him, reached out and took out a fist-sized shiny copper ball from the secret compartment under the lectern.
Soshyan then placed it in the middle of the low table between them.
Thor raised an eyebrow at the old-fashioned holographic projection device. He took a step forward, his power armor joints making a low sound.
Before he stretched out his hand, Brother Said said:
“Captain Saul, we don’t know each other. This encounter may or may not be by chance, but this It doesn't matter, you can leave and go anywhere, or you can look at this and get the answers you are looking for..."
Saul raised his head.
“Then why did you give it to me?”
"Why."
Brother Said's tone made the words a rhetorical question.
“For the Emperor.”
Thor looked at Brother Seid’s iron coffin. His dark eyes seemed to be able to penetrate the thick metal plate and look at the man inside. meet.
“That’s not the answer.”
"I guess you want to ask, will knowing the truth cost you your life?"
Saul had no reaction.
"Then let me ask you, Sol Tarvitz, if you were to die on this ship... would you care?"
The Tenth Company Commander retracted his hand; He took a deep look at the copper ball, and then turned his gaze to the surrounding bookshelves.
“Can I see these.”
"Of course."
Soshiyan showed Saul the contents on the bookshelf. The other party was mainly concerned with information on the history of the empire.
In the archives, in addition to the history of the chapter, the most important thing is the historical archives of the empire. As a space warrior, before undergoing transformation, he may have any identity.
The gangsters in the low-level hives, the barbarians in the primitive world, or the miners in the forging world...
Because of the empire's blocking attitude towards knowledge, except for people like Soshiyang who study in aristocratic colleges Most people who have lived through it have a very vague attitude towards the empire, let alone the complicated and long history of the empire.
So after becoming Space Marines, they must learn a "cultural course", the most important of which is to be familiar with the history of the Empire.
Because the Astral Knights were founded very early, the imperial history compiled within the Chapter is more authentic and detailed than most imperial bureaucracies or academies. With the help of the Servo Skull, Thor quickly A large number of files were collected.
“Captain Soshyan, can you give me a separate room.”
Holding bundles of parchments in his arms, Thor made a sincere request to the owner of this battleship. .
“Of course.”
Soshyan then recruited a servant and asked him to take Thor to an independent Space Marine cabin, the upper deck of the Starfire. There were many such rooms. After all, they only had more than 20 people now, so they didn't use much space.
"Thank you."
After the other party nodded gratefully to him, he followed the battle group servant and left the archives.
When the door closed again, Thor turned to Brother Seid.
“Your Majesty, I don’t quite understand.”
"What."
"Why do you trust him so much."
"Who to trust." "Saul Tarvitz."
The next second, the unique, dry laughter sounded from the fearless speaker again.
"Hahaha, him? He's not Saul Tarvez."
"What!?"
Soshyan's eyes widened in shock, he didn't expect to talk so much Jiu De was actually a fake.
"Then you..."
But then, Brother Said's words made him realize that he had guessed wrong.
"Sol Tarvez has long since died in the flames of Isstvan III. This is just a vengeful spirit wearing his body. Ten thousand years of hatred and ten thousand years of obsession have long twisted him into a He has killed a terrifying monster. He is no longer the tenth company commander, nor is he the Lord of the Death Eagle."
Seeing that Soshyan still looked puzzled, Brother Said let out a long voice. sigh.
"Soshyan, do you think the Astartes are really immortal?"
"Well... the Emperor has given us near-immortal life, at least until now. There are no examples of Astartes dying of old age.”
“Yes, our bodies are so tough, but you know, the hearts of Astartes are long-lived. Wearing away our hearts little by little, every battle will make us more numb, and we will gradually lose the desire to live. When the hole in our hearts gradually enlarges, the desire to die becomes the only motivation."
"This..."
The young Soshyan could not imagine the horror of the years.
“Loyalty, oaths, and beliefs cannot withstand the wear and tear of time. The only things that can sustain an Astartes for ten thousand years are obsession and hatred. They are extremely terrifying and extremely pure power. Such a person will never think about anything except what he wants in his heart."
Brother Said took a step forward and held the brass ball in his big hand.
“This is the reason why I choose to trust him, because I know that his heart has been filled with another thing, and there will never be a chance of turning back.”
"Even if he didn't fall."
Soshyan glanced at the pulpit, and the secret hidden under it made him feel very uneasy until now.
"...It is also possible that our secret will be leaked."
"Don't worry, he has nowhere to go."
"Sir, what do you mean? …”
"You are all too young. The road ahead will be extremely difficult and dangerous, but I cannot accompany you to fight anytime and anywhere. He will be a good mentor."
Recruiting a veteran from ten thousand years ago, this The thought made Soshyan feel very strange.
What's more, will the other party agree?
As if aware of Soshyan's thoughts, Brother Said waved his arms.
“You don’t have to think too much, he will naturally come to us in two days, and everything will be known by then.”
As he spoke, Brother Said walked behind the lectern with heavy steps, pressed a secret switch, and then the ground under his feet began to slowly sink.
At this time, Suoshiyang seemed to have thought of something, and suddenly asked loudly:
"Brother Said, what is it that has sustained you for ten thousand years? Is it hatred?"
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Brother Said, who slowly sank into the ground, did not reply.
It wasn't until most of his body sank into the ground that a ghostly whisper sounded from the speaker.
"No."
"What is that?"
"Regret."
Soshiyan chewed the word.
"Regret..."
"I failed to be loyal."
With a click, the gap in the ground closed, and Soshiyang stood alone in the silent archives room, with mixed feelings in his heart.
(End of this chapter)