Chapter 291 Secret (Happy Sanguinius Day!)
“They will come back.”
Everyone gathered around the central tactical decision-making table, and the holographic image showed the entire planet. Overview.
Valledo is divided into twelve bishoprics, of which the first bishopric is the capital of the planet and is separated from the sixth bishopric where the Ministry of Justice is located by the third bishopric.
“Yes, they will.”
As he spoke, Soshyan dragged the planet on the screen.
"According to the results of aerial reconnaissance, the enemy has begun to gather. The center is here, and the minimum estimate is tens of millions."
This is enough to make people take a breath of cold air. Data
“But this is also good news.”
The Chapter Leader of the Soul Drinkers suddenly said.
Marcus glanced at the other party. Compared to the Astral Knights Chapter, which was already well-known to everyone, he didn't know much about the Soul Drinkers Chapter.
“The enemy will also draw out the power in the core area, and we will have a better chance of directly striking the enemy’s heart.”
“The question is whether the existing troops can hold the fortress. As long as the enemy believes that they can't take it with their current strength, they will take out all their cards. "
" They will defend it," Yarick said with confidence. Determination to be able to carry out orders.
His expression had regained its old strength, and though he had stared at something that had overwhelmed him, he now longed to prove that he was still strong when it was gone.
Marcus looked at Alex with an expression that was almost pity.
He did not realize that the Astral Knights' plan was not a tactic. The fortress was just a bait to attract some of the demonic power, giving the Space Marines a chance to break into the enemy's heart.
But this cannot be said openly.
“Oh, yes, if you were in charge of defense, I would feel extremely comfortable with our defense.”
"Are there still uncorrupted residents?"
Soshiyan suddenly asked.
"There may be some more..."
Yarrick thought for a while, but his tone seemed very unconfident.
“We’re not sure yet”
"No, I'm sure there are none anymore, everyone has fallen."
Marcus squeezed out a sound from his clenched jaw.
"If they had not been corrupted, they would have come out to fight, so they and those corrupted guys must be destroyed."
Soshiyan's eyes narrowed, he was not unreasonable Agree with what Marcus said.
But the Inquisitor's tone caught his attention. There was a growing iron-clad fanaticism, and that was as it should be. After all, the bloody dark front of the Empire needed such enthusiasm.
Behind the anger and faith, Soshyan thought he discovered desire.
He seemed eager to achieve a certain goal.
And after a brief exchange, he discovered that the purpose of the inquisitor's first appearance on this planet seemed not that simple.
This planet also hides another dark secret.
At this time, Yarick also cautiously threw out some of the things he had heard.
"Uh... Strictly speaking, while I was stationed, I heard some rumors from the locals. There are huge ancient underground ruins in Valedo, which were converted into tombs at the back. Many saints and martyrs were buried there. Some People may be hiding inside... The believers believe that it is a place protected by the power of the Emperor."
"Stop talking about these crazy words!"
Marcus's voice. The halls echoed with anger.
“Don’t think about it either!”
Arik fell back against the table, as if struck down by the Inquisitor’s words.
"Please forgive my rudeness, sir, I..."
Marcus walked towards the political commissar, his shadow shrouded the other party, and his entire presence seemed to be magnified.
"Don't make the mistake of thinking that you understand what's going on in the world, or that you know what to do about it."
"I'm not, I don't, my lord..."< br>
"The existence of the devil has been revealed to you. It is a good thing that you are still conscious, but it also shows that you do not fully understand the situation you are facing now." As he said that, Marcus glanced Soshyan's eyes, the eyes of the Chapter Master of the Adeptus Astartes, showed that the other party had a better understanding of the situation faced by Valedo.
"Don't worry about unnecessary things."
"Yes, my lord."
Beads of sweat have appeared on Yarrick's forehead. In the past, he was the one who asked the soldiers to They were so nervous, but facing the judge, he showed more nervousness than the soldiers.
Because he knows what the Inquisitor represents here - nearly unlimited jurisdiction.
He has the power to execute anyone, even Astartes can be beaten for treason.
And I am just a small political commissar.
After speaking, Marcus turned around, looked at the tactical display screen, and locked on the center of the First Parish. He found one along the main street between the palace and the cathedral. path.
"This is a commanding height, and the cathedral is another commanding height. These two commanding heights are connected by streets."
His idea is actually similar to that of a Space Marine, waiting for the enemy to be attracted While here, a capable force was directly dispatched to raid the first parish, eliminate the culprit, and cut off the source of subspace power.
According to past experience, as long as the source of subspace power is cut off, those unclean things will disappear, leaving only believers with little combat capability.
It is enough to destroy those people directly with the Extermination Order.
The key is what caused all this.
Soshyan has shared his findings in orbit with Marcus. He concluded immediately that corrosion cannot be eradicated by the Extermination Order alone, which is why he still remains on the ground. .
He will never leave without destroying or sealing those mysterious scriptures.
"Those things have a leader?"
Gorgli asked curiously.
"Archbishop of Valedo, Pamphili."
Marcus projected a personal profile on the display.
“Or something he became.”
"If there are any valuables, then he will definitely take them with him."
Soshiyan looked at the man on the screen and whispered thoughtfully, and then he turned to Marcus.
“But we must also pay attention to what Commissar Yarek said before. If there really is some kind of underground network on this planet, then the culprit may also be hiding in it, right?”
Marcus bit his lower lip, his eyes wandered for a moment, and finally stopped on Commissar Yarick.
"Except for Soshyan and Golgri, the two chapter leaders, everyone else please recuse yourself. Subsequent conversations may involve confidential content."
Yarrick shrugged his shoulders and immediately turned around and walked towards the door, as did Marcus's entourage.
The soldiers of the two battle groups looked at their battle group leader, and after both nodded, they also left.
Soon, there were only three people left in the hall.
Marcus took a breath, and then said softly:
"What I say next, you two must not spread outside..."
Hello, Imperial soldiers!
It’s that time of year again, the celebration of Sanguinius’ Day, and of course, as in the past, the night before it is also known as Eternal Silent Night, in honor of the Great Emperor His descendant Sanguinius fought heroically against the Imperial rebellion at the Eternal Gate of Holy Terra.
To help you, the loyal Imperial Chapter the Blood Angels have prepared for you an image of the Archangel that you can cut and display yourself.
Depending on where you are in the war zone, you can hang it from a tree, cactus, or fern, etc., so that your entire body is bathed in the glory of Sanguinius' gaze.
In ancient Terra, it was a tradition at this time of year for officers to entertain their soldiers with a feast in recognition of their good work throughout the year.
Of course, your political commissar is too busy to do this, so you must open your own supply of corpse starch yourself.
Don't forget, soldiers, that your commissar will be watching you as you fire your lasgun, and will know you as you cock your bayonet.
If you run away, he will shoot you, so for the good of the empire, please be resolute and brave.
Daily Thought
The gluttonous people today are ignoring their inevitable death. Tomorrow they must die or change.
(End of this chapter)