Chapter 1988 Tit for Tat
Hearing that the other party brought the topic to the First Legion, Soshiyang chuckled.
"Ha, just tell me what you have to say. There are no outsiders here, so I don't think there is anything that can't be said."
The Grand Inquisitor was silent for a moment, then turned to look at Other Inquisitors.
“The group of Chaos traitors I just mentioned was finally discovered after investigation to be led by a demon prince. At that time, all the inquisitors in the Formosa sector united and concentrated their efforts to hunt down this demon. As a learner, I was also fortunate to participate in it. After paying a huge price, although we failed to catch the demon, we drove it out of the star sector. In the process, we found a traitor stronghold and After a fierce battle, the body of a traitor was snatched. After investigation, it was discovered that he was wearing the old armor of the former First Legion, and there were some records about the Demon Prince in the stronghold, which was enough to prove that he had been a member of the Dark Angel in the past. One member!”
As soon as this statement came out, everyone immediately started talking, but there was no change on Soshiyang's face.
Then Torquemada Ketiz turned and looked at him.
“Samuel’s operation is not as simple as it is advertised. I am afraid there are even deeper and darker secrets. I have not mentioned these before because my mentor once said that these things can easily lead to someone’s death. It’s unnecessary trouble, so I’d rather take it to the grave.”
Soshiyang applauded softly.
“A great inquisitor, so what?”
"What?"
Soshyan stretched out his hand.
"Evidence, evidence to prove everything you said. After all, no one has heard what you described, let alone seen it with your own eyes. You have to come up with some evidence to convince everyone. ? Whether it is the traitor you are talking about, or the devil, or the suspicion about the death of Judge Inar, at least for now, there is no evidence. I think even if the trial court is to convict, evidence is needed, right? "
"The evidence is in your hands. If Samuel is willing to come forward to accept our questioning, there will be results soon."
"Sorry, I can't let someone know without any evidence." A Captain of the Astartes is on trial. I admit that the Inquisition has the right to doubt and interrogate everything, but at the same time, I also have the right to use all the power and force at my disposal for the benefit of the Empire and the Throne. The Astartes are also The Messenger and Will of the Emperor"
As he spoke, his finger drew a line in the void.
"We supervise each other. If a judge shows signs of corruption, do I also have the right to doubt and interrogate him?"
Torquemada narrowed his eyes.
“There is no such argument, the authority of the Inquisition is——”
“The Astartes were guarding the Imperium before the Inquisition was born.”
Soshyan immediately interrupted the other party.
“The Codex Astartes stipulates the duties and missions of Space Marines, but the power of the Inquisition comes from ancient vague legends and the rose knot on your chest. You have no laws to base on when enforcing the law, but We have it. The Inquisition can judge the Astartes with authority, and the Astartes can also torture the corrupted with sacred laws. Our power comes from the throne, and there is no distinction between high and low, just like within your Inquisition, you can Lead the Inquisitors around you? You can't, because you don't have any written rules to base it on, but I can lead all the Astartes around me, because we have systems and orders. It's that simple. I respect your authority. , but if you want to use power to suppress others, then don’t blame me for using higher power to fight. Similarly, if you can provide evidence, then according to the laws of the empire, I have nothing to say, and I will decide what to do. What should I do?”
Not only Torquemada, but other inquisitors were also stunned. This was the first time they had encountered someone who dared to directly confront or even analyze the power of the Inquisition, let alone someone like him. Such a sharp-tongued space warrior who seems to be a political animal.
The point is, they really don’t seem to have anything to say. Although all Imperial agencies and organizations know that the scope of the Inquisition's jurisdiction overrides all Imperial agencies, and theoretically, an Inquisitor has the power to accuse an entire planetary government, recruit an entire Astra Militarum force, and control a certain planet. the fate of all civilians on the planet, and the interrogation of beings such as the Astartes who are above the laws of the Empire.
But in practice, reality makes things far more complicated, due to the Inquisition's unique structure and the outsized powers they gain by custom and tradition.
After all, the personal power of the inquisitor does not come from some sacred code or clearly stated decree. It is actually a convention similar to an oral will, which will naturally be reflected in the dark and feudal power structure of the empire as a whole. China is constantly being influenced by various external factors and is also affected by various political factors.
For example, when an Inquisitor takes action against a very influential heretic, it may be discovered later that the heretic is actually supported by his competitors, just for a greater goal, or Those who privately cleanse a planet without the consent of their colleagues will eventually find themselves ostracized by everyone, unable to get assistance from their colleagues when needed, and even subject to collective trials.
These hundreds of realistic factors restrict the judges, so that they often cannot act completely casually in the actual operation process, which further leads to the traditional practice of the trial court that has no rules and regulations at all. Continuation, and in this non-standard law enforcement process, the Inquisitors must ensure that they have sufficient resources on hand to allow them to operate outside the imperial framework. Paradoxically, this in turn requires the help of other imperial agencies, so although in theory they are aloof. , but in practice, the Inquisitors are essentially a group of "imperial bureaucrats", and they are still passively or spontaneously within the imperial bureaucratic framework.
"Commander-in-Chief Soshyan."
Marcus spoke now.
"Does it mean that as long as we find evidence that the Dark Angel killed Judge Inar, we can accuse Samuel of heresy?"
Soshiyang looked at the other party, slightly Nod.
“Of course, murdering the Inquisitor is an unforgivable felony.”
“What if those rebellious Dark Angels are found?”
Hearing Torquemada's words, a strange smile appeared on Soshyan's face.
"Then I will ask Chapter Master Azrael to come and confront you personally."
The Grand Inquisitor nodded immediately.
"We will find the demon prince. It has no chance to escape this time. I hope the Dark Angels can have an explanation for their former compatriots."
"Of course, the Dark Angels Chaplain Azmodai of the Chapter is very happy to share the glorious history of the Dark Angels with others.”
Torquemada always felt that Soshyan's tone was strange, and the inexplicable mention of a priest made him feel uncomfortable all over, but since that was all he had to say, he had nothing to say.
After all, if the conversation continues, it can easily turn into a dispute. From Soshyan's treatment of the Minotaur, he realized that the other party is definitely not the kind of space warrior full of muscles. It really requires a battle of wits and courage. He really wasn't sure.
Just as the Heretic Tribunal had stopped, a judge from the Alien Tribunal suddenly spoke.
"Commander Soshyan, I still hope to be able to state the current alien threat to you."
(End of this chapter)