Chapter 2306 Alien Hunter (Part 1)
Standard Terra Calendar 971.M41
Storm Star Field, Nathan IV Orbital Space, 'Telescope' Astronomical Observatory
As part of the entire planetary orbital facility, astronomical observatories are not a very conspicuous part. Although humans have explored the mysteries of space as much as possible, it is still difficult to understand the trajectory of planets and certain changes that may occur in the star system. Achieve thorough predictions, so even though we have entered the space age for tens of thousands of years, humans still need to continue to observe space and celestial bodies.
The person who assumes this responsibility is the astronomer.
In a sense, they belong to a very special part of the empire's knowledge system, because the Mechanicus also studies celestial bodies, and these scholars will instinctively try to monopolize knowledge in a certain field. However, the Olympian Agreement clearly states that It is stipulated that astronomy does not belong to the knowledge monopoly of the Adeptus Mechanicus, so the relationship between the Astronomical Research Society and the Adeptus Mechanicus has always been in a very ambiguous and strange form.
Most worlds with certain abilities and financial resources will cultivate their own astronomers. They are not only scholars, but also the world’s first warning. Changes in the stars often indicate the entire galaxy and even the entire star region. changes, and intuitive observation is much easier than waiting for ambiguous astrological messages.
Correspondingly, although the astronomical observatory is not large and there are not many people, the treatment is pretty good. Everyone has their own separate room, as well as many leisure areas, libraries, etc. There is a dedicated servitor service, and many people are even willing to stay in the observatory for the rest of their lives.
But today, the observatory fell into a strange silence.
At first, it was just the constant buzzing of static interference from the communicator. Almost all the equipment that could communicate with the outside world was interfered with. It was a headache-inducing, void hissing sound. Even if you listened carefully, it seemed It was mixed with begging, pain and screaming.
Then all external channels were blocked, and the neighboring orbital stations did not notice what happened at the nearby observation stations. Everyone was busy with their own affairs, and no one cared about the astronomers who were eating and doing nothing all day long.
The entire observatory was closed and wrapped in despair.
For most intelligent beings, this desperate waiting is a screaming eternity, this is not simple suffering, it is not the misery that will come as the whole world falls into darkness, it is about to happen What happened was not an invasion, but a heart-breaking terror and threat, a fear that could be completely felt——
"Ah"
When huddled in a hidden small When Natasha woke up in the storage closet, she almost screamed, but she covered her mouth in time, and even before the terrifying dream subsided, she made an instinctive move to protect herself.
Then she realized there was no threat, she was frightened by her dream.
She let go of her hand tremblingly, and suddenly felt a smell of rust in her dry throat. Then she looked at her hand, and the dried blood on it was so dazzling.
She blinked until she could distinguish reality from fantasy.
This is the blood of Tallinn, her fiancé
They were born on a refugee ship. After several years of drifting, they came to this world with the protection of the Astartes. Natasha and Tallin's father is a good friend. They were originally astronomers from another world, but that world was caught in a war. They were forced to escape and with the help of their excellent technology and honest attitude, they obtained new knowledge from the orbital managers. The position of astronomer also allowed Natasha and Talin, childhood sweethearts, to grow up in a relatively favorable environment. Naturally, they also learned the knowledge of their fathers and became astronomical apprentices to prepare for their future succession.
However, all this was ruined by those huge, clawed monsters——
The scene not long ago appeared in her mind like a ghost.
"Nata Sha, run away!"
Talin struggled hard, but he was lifted up in the air, and then the huge claws cut his throat with a pop.
She hid in the ventilation duct, covering her mouth tightly, because this was the only way she would not scream. A deep gash was opened in Tarin's neck, and the claws cut open the carotid artery and trachea.
As a stream of hot blood spurted out, the liquid representing life left a pattern on the walls and ceiling. She didn't even remember how she escaped afterward.
Perhaps she was able to survive simply because of her petite stature and light body. Since childhood, she has especially liked to move in and out of the twisted spaces of the observatory, and she can even crawl. Entering the wall, squirming and climbing in the intersecting gaps in the wall, and traveling up and down the pipes, thus causing a lot of trouble for his parents during his childhood.
But now no one will talk about these childhood fun.
Family, lovers, and even friends, they were all killed and dismembered in such a ruthless manner. Natasha didn’t even know how she managed to survive and stay rational. Now she is completely supported by the desire to survive. My only thought is to run away quickly, leave this dead space, and warn others——
To warn the angels she had never seen!
A monster has come to this world!
Putting her ear against the iron door of the locker, after making sure there was no movement outside, she quietly pushed open a small gap.
This is a bathroom. Although the lights are out, at least there are no people and no monsters.
So she opened the door carefully, fearing that there would be a little movement. She knew that those monsters were extremely sensitive to sounds, and then she put her hands on the ground and crawled out little by little.
She kept her kneeling posture and crawled to the chosen position little by little. When she was about to arrive, she suddenly increased her speed and huddled behind the wall again.
Outside was the corridor, and she could even hear the ticking sound of the old condenser pipe, and the crackling sound of the continuous short circuit of the light.
Taking a deep breath, Natasha was sure that she did not smell that horrible smell. All killers were surrounded by that smell, and she would remember it forever.
Then she picked up the pendant around her neck, which was the only relic left by her deceased mother.
"Merciful Emperor, please protect me."
After a few seconds, she carefully poked her head out and looked at both ends of the passage. There was no movement, only the occasional flickering lighting ball.
According to the map remembered in her mind, she needs to walk from the right, then turn to the public canteen, and then come out from the canteen staff passage, which leads directly to the backup escape area of the observation station, where there is a shuttle. Send her to the ground.
As for whether those monsters would stay there, she could only fight hard, otherwise she would just wait to die.
Inspired by great courage, she bent over like a cat, crept out of the bathroom, and ran through the corridor quickly without making any sound.
There are two servitors in the corridor continuing their never-ending cleaning work, without any reaction to the women passing by quickly.
(End of this chapter)