"That's no problem."
As for Bahram's request that the ascetic think tanks participate in the review of the relic chapter think tanks, Mazar agreed, and then turned his eyes to the right.
“Brother Zdeno, you will lead all the think tanks and Captain Bahram to go to the Scar of Victory.”
The ascetic think tank director came out and said present.
“Yes.”
Bahram did not stay longer in the Temple of Death, and then returned to the Scar of Victory with the ascetic think tank group and informed Mazar of Mazar's "requests."
Artkus did not respond immediately, but said that he would go back to discuss with the other company commanders of the battle group, and Bahram was not in a hurry.
After waiting for about a day, Artkus brought his reply, along with all the Chapter's think tanks.
Then the think tanks of the Ascetic Chapter began to have detailed exchanges with the think tanks of the Relic Chapter one by one. This process took more than ten standard Terra days, during which Bahram served as the Astral Knight. Representatives also accompanied Arash to the battle barge "Sacred Heritage", the flagship of the Relic Chapter, and had friendly exchanges with the command of the Chapter.
When the results came out, Bahram couldn't help but breathed a sigh of relief. The exhausted Ascetic Chapter think tanks unanimously confirmed that the Relic Chapter think tanks had no principled issues. The number of think tanks in this chapter is probably the same as that of the Mother Chapter. It is related to the genes of the residents of the star. Because that world is close to the Eye of Terror, the residents' psychic mutation genes are also more active.
However, they did have a research conclave on Chaos items, and the Relic Chapter also admitted this, but they stated that this conclave had been terminated after the Inquisition issued its ruling, and they made a guarantee.
After receiving the results, Magyar led the command of the Ascetic Chapter to the Scar of Victory, had a brief meeting with Artkus, and then jointly announced with Arash that the Relic Chapter would become Tribulation The observer of the alliance will send the result to each member of the alliance. After the observation period, the alliance members will unanimously vote to decide whether to officially join.
A result that was satisfactory to all parties also made Bahram breathe a sigh of relief. Now that the matter was done, it was necessary to celebrate, so the Ascetic Chapter took the lead, and several war groups The representatives held a friendly competition in the arena of the Scar of Victory. The prize was a treasure that Magyar took out from his personal treasure house. It was a long sword from a green-skinned warlord he killed in the past. A ceremonial dagger made from incredible fangs.
Things are not valuable, but they are of extraordinary significance. The competition method is to draw lots in pairs, and then the winner will advance and draw lots again.
The participating Chapters are the White Templars, Astral Knights, Ascetics, Relic Chapter, and the remaining warriors of the Flesh Tearers and Lamenters.
The representative of the Astral Knights is naturally Jacob.
The opponent he drew was a veteran of the Ascetic Company, named Boka. There was a gray scar on his broad and low eyebrows, and his pale eyes were sunken into his sockets. Shining with a cold light, he is a veteran who has experienced many battles.
The weapon used by the opponent is a spear, which seems a bit strange because it is rare for Astartes to use long weapons, but considering the ascetics' preference for scythe blades, it seems a bit strange. And understandable.
Jacob is not good at using long weapons. To make up for this shortcoming, he rarely decides to use a two-handed sword.
Moreover, Jacob's two-handed sword is a combination of one long and one short. This is not common in the swordsmanship of the Astartes, but Mazar has seen it. In his memory, the Astral Knights would use it. There are not many warriors with this kind of long and short sword skills. There is a champion named Robin who he remembers deeply.
Now, it seems there is one more person. The two of them came to the center of the huge arena. The lights on the inner wall were pointed directly at them. On the four walls were spectators from various battle groups. They welcomed the exciting moment in silence.
Boom!
With the sound of drums, Boka took the lead and rushed forward with spears in both hands. Although it was just a training weapon, the strong wind that could cut the skin still condensed on the tip of the spear.
Jacob held his breath and only turned to dodge the moment the spear struck him. He then struck back with his dagger, but was immediately swung away by the tail end of the spear.
But Boka also moved very quickly, retreating quickly to put distance between him and Jacob, and then a series of precise and deadly moves hit Jacob's chest and abdomen like raindrops, and his momentum was like a gun holding the trigger tightly. Bolter.
Amidst the overwhelming thrusts and slashes from his opponent, Jacob continued to use the difference in length of the two swords to block, and the spearhead and sword blade collided fiercely between them.
After turning around to resist three light blows to the chest, Jacob suddenly seized the opportunity, crossed his swords, clamped the opponent's spear shaft with the sword grid and blade, and then pushed the sword blade forward with force. Pushed away, but the veteran reacted very quickly. He immediately let go of the weapon and let the double blades pass between his palms. Then, before the weapon fell to the ground, he turned around and held the tail of the spear shaft with his knees, holding it hard. Swinging left and right.
Amidst the sound of metal collision, Jacob stumbled aside.
Boka retracted his spear and regained his posture. The tip of the spear was slightly raised towards Jacob. Jacob looked down at the ribs that had just been hit by the opponent's spear shaft. If it were actual combat, this wouldn't cause any damage.
But there was a burst of cheers all around.
Jacob was unmoved and changed his posture. Seeing this, Boka also rotated the spear and changed his grip.
The two sides rushed towards each other again. At the moment of contact, Jacob pretended to make a mistake - he put down his dagger and lured his opponent towards the minefield. He clearly remembered what Thor had taught him. , The advantage of short-term tactics is to advance quickly, and the opponent will take advantage of it if it lasts.
When Boka stabbed him in the abdomen with a spear, Jacob used the technique that Thor had taught him against long weapons - he threw the short sword directly, causing Boka to subconsciously dodge.
Taking this opportunity, Jacob stepped aside, grabbed the handle of the gun, and then suddenly pulled the opponent closer. Boka also reacted extremely quickly, trying to push away Jacob's sword arm with his spear. But Jacob bent over and rolled over to get through the gap under the opponent's weapon, threw out the sword flower, and slashed hard on the opponent's ribs. The strong impact burst out an electric current, and the ascetic veteran staggered immediately.
But this did not defeat him. Boka's spear swept diagonally downwards towards Jacob, but the opponent came forward like a bolt of lightning. In just one second, Boka blocked four blows with his spear shaft, but in the end the opponent The sword still accurately hit the back of his neck.
Fatal injury, out.
There was thunderous applause all around. In fact, Jacob was a little embarrassed because throwing the dagger was somewhat disgraceful, but since he chose such a weapon, everyone seemed to have acquiesced in such a thing. Combat skills.
After all, in Astartes competition, the actual combat aspect is far more important than the ritual aspect.
The victorious Jacob, after a short rest, faced the next opponent, Tai'an, the White Temple champion who also defeated the Relic Chapter champion.