Chapter 197, am I exposed?
On the outskirts of Weixing City, the Phoenix Monastery.
After more than half a year of construction, the Phoenix Monastery no longer looks like a large construction site—at least not in the core area.
The main part of the chapel has been completed, and a larger main church is under construction next to it; the construction of the residence has been completed; and the training land has been planned.
Except for the larger and more magnificent parts, the main practical buildings of the monastery have been completed.
There was even a statue of the emperor gleaming in gold in the chapel.
That is indeed gold casting. Currently, in the Raging Owl Star, apart from being required for industrial production, the value of precious metals can only be used as decorations. They have no currency, savings, or circulation capabilities. They are used to decorate chapels and decorate the emperor's palace. The statue is just right.
And just in front of the emperor's statue, an old but tall and strong figure was kneeling there on one knee. He closed his eyes tightly and maintained this posture for a long time.
Pastor Rizzo always does. Even for a priest, he closed his eyes and prayed for too long.
It wasn't the case in the past, but after coming to Raging Owl, the time he spent praying and trying to communicate with the Emperor became longer and longer.
The other two members of Phoenix have been feeling at a loss for a long time recently.
After three consecutive gene seed implantation operations failed, their chapter leader locked himself in the confessional and never came out. And their Chapter Chaplain is in this state again.
The atmosphere was depressing, and pain and confusion were also in their hearts.
But today seems a little different.
Although the chief priest was still kneeling in front of the statue of the emperor to pray, the door of the confessional opened not far away.
The Chapter Leader finally came out.
But it's not reassuring.
They could see that Martins's huge body was a little stooped, a little tired, and concealed some despair.
A desperate and desperate person can cause considerable damage, let alone a Space Marine.
They looked at the Chapter Leader with concern and approached the Chief Priest step by step.
They can feel that what is about to happen next will determine the future fate of the Chapter, but they do not know what will happen.
Martins stood behind the chief priest and stared for a long time.
During this process, his fists clenched several times, but then relaxed.
Finally, he took a deep breath, and just like Rizzo, he knelt in front of the emperor's statue, muttered some words, and then said sadly: "Chief Priest, more than half a year ago, you once said, you Foreseeing the vitality of the war group, on this planet called the Raging Owl Star..."
Martins' voice at this moment seemed hoarse and unpleasant.
He had been drinking very little water for some time and his throat was very dry.
After being questioned, Pastor Rizzo opened his eyes with a faint smile on his lips: "Yes, I did have such a foresight."
"Now, do you still stick to what you foresaw?"
"Of course, I never doubted it."
"Even if..." Martins took a deep breath, "Even if the war group becomes what it is now?"
When it came to this question, Pastor Rizzo did not answer directly.
He asked: "Are you blaming me?"
Martins was silent, but he stared at Rizzo with bloodshot eyes, which told the answer.
Rizzo sighed: "It seems that you are indeed blaming me, but do you still remember what I said at that time?"
"You said that the hope of saving the Chapter lies on the Raging Owl Star..."
"No, that's not what I said."
Martins was stunned.
The Space Marine's memory is very good. He immediately recalled the scene at that time to make sure that he remembered it correctly.
What does the pastor mean?
Rizzo continued: "What I'm saying is that the opportunity for the chapter's nirvana and rebirth is right there, and it should be with the governor of that planet."
"What's the difference?"
"Of course." Rizzo put a smile on his face again, "Hope is never in a certain place or on a certain planet, but in a certain person. I have made it very clear."
"But..." Martins spoke immediately, "The governor has done everything he can to help the battle group, what else can he do?"
This was indeed Martins' idea, so he didn't have much resentment towards Gu Hang.
The Phoenix Chapter and the Governor of Raging Owl Star have always been equal partners. They chose to carry out the task entrustment issued by the Governor based on the situation; if the task was really outrageous, they could of course choose to refuse it.
Despite the sacrifices caused, fighting against the enemies of the Empire, whether they were followers of the evil god or green-skinned orcs, was a matter of course. In this matter, Governor Gu Hang had not harmed them. The information that needs to be clear is clear, and the support that needs to be in place is in place. The sacrifice of the fighting brothers was caused by fighting with the enemy in the battle. Governor Gu cannot be blamed.
While they were performing tasks for the Governor, the Raging Star also gave rewards. Build a monastery for the Chapter and let them choose candidates at will from the youth of the planet. They needed surgical equipment and bought the latest ones; replenished their arsenal of weapons and even gave them a set of precious Terminator power armor!
What else is there to say?
Gu Hang has done everything he can.
If the war group wants to develop, what else does the Raging Owl Star need to give them?
It’s useless to give anything!
What they lack most now is people, battle brothers, and gene seeds!
Is there any way Governor Gu can help with this matter?
But Pastor Rizzo said at this time: "Governor Gu has indeed done his best to help the 'current' Phoenix Chapter. But for the future Chapter that will be saved, it is not enough. He has also Can do more.”
"What do you mean?" Martins asked eagerly, "Did you foresee something else? There are only four of us in the Chapter, and we must unite for the survival of the Chapter! Why are you still here at this time? Secretive? ”
"I just don't know what to say." Rizzo sighed, "What help does the Chapter need most right now?"
"Is it... a gene seed?" Martins was confused and even answered this answer hesitantly.
"Yes, then we need gene seeds now, why don't we go to Governor Gu for help?"
"Huh?" Martins felt very confused. "He may be able to help us in countless places, but this is the only place..."
"I said that I foresaw that the battle group's salvation would fall on Governor Gu. Since we have reached the boundary of life and death, and we need gene seeds to save our battle group, let's go find this governor."
"You mean, Governor Gu will have our genetic seeds in his hands?" Martins narrowed his eyes and had countless thoughts in his mind.
Rizzo once again did not answer directly, but asked another question: "Martins, are you willing to pay all costs for the survival of the Chapter?"
"Of course I do!" Martins replied decisively, "But that's the same as..."
Rizzo waved his hand to stop him from continuing, and looked at the other two parties present.
"What about you?" "Of course I am willing!" The attitudes of these two veterans were also decisive.
Rizzo nodded.
He stood up, faced the three brothers, and said: "Let's go then. Let's go meet the Governor and the savior of the war group, and see how he saved our war group. ”
……
Four space warriors came together to visit, each of them fully armed, which shocked Gu Hang.
But after hearing the news, he still met with them in his office lobby.
Today's Gu Hang is no longer the same as before.
In the past six months, not only his power has expanded rapidly, but his personal strength has also grown even more so.
In the system, on his personal character interface, he is a lv5 psyker. In the battle on the Quintet three months ago, against the Orc Fleet Overseer, he was even considered the main force.
He himself has evaluated that at this level, he may not be afraid of Martins, the chapter leader, in a duel.
Of course, being surrounded by four Space Marines at the same time might still cause problems, but he can't run away even if he can't beat him?
This city is full of his people!
The main reason why Gu Hang thought about this at the first time was that these space warriors arrived too aggressively and suddenly. He didn't know what was going on, so he naturally thought of the worst.
Of course, when they actually met, Gu Hang's face was still filled with a bright smile.
He first welcomed the arrival of the Space Marines, and then did not do any unnecessary testing or insinuations. Instead, he went straight to the point and asked: "I don't know if the four masters are here today. There is something specific that they need my help to solve." Is that true? Phoenix has made great efforts and sacrifices for the reconstruction and revival of Raging Owl Star, and I will never forget it. If you have any needs, you can ask for them, and I will definitely satisfy them!
Facing Governor Gu's question, none of the four energetic Space Marines spoke.
They don't know what to say.
The two soldiers naturally didn't mention it much. They were here to witness. They only brought their eyes and ears today, not their mouths.
And the two leaders... Martins looked at Rizzo and found that the latter had no intention of speaking at all.
This is Rizzo's attitude all along: You are the leader of the chapter, and all decisions should be made by you.
Is this a good thing?
At least Martins didn't feel it, he just felt a heavy burden.
Sometimes, he really hopes that there is someone who can make some decisions on his behalf. No matter whether the decision is wrong or right, he only needs to follow it, implement it, and do his best, and that will be fine.
That must be countless times easier than now.
Putting his thoughts away, he still had to shoulder the responsibility of the Chapter Leader and find a way for the Chapter's survival.
Martins was also not good at beating around the bush, so he said straightforwardly: "We are here for the survival of the Phoenix Chapter, and we need the help of the Governor."
"Oh?" Gu Hang was already relieved.
If you need help, please tell me earlier.
I was so angry that I thought something had happened and you were going to kill me.
Eh? No, something is going on somewhere! I am a great loyal minister of the empire!
However, Gu Hang was a little confused.
He said: "You need help, of course there is no problem, but with all due respect, I have always been grateful for your efforts in the past, and I have tried my best to help you. I don't know where else I can help you. If If there’s anything I don’t do well, you can point it out and I’m all ears.”
Martins took a deep breath and said: "We need gene seeds."
What?
Gene seeds?
Looking for me?
Fortunately, he wasn't drinking water at the moment, otherwise he wouldn't be sure he would spit it out in one breath.
He coughed twice, hiding the shock in his eyes, and asked calmly: "This... I understand what gene seeds are, but how can I help you? I don't understand."
Martins was a little discouraged again.
That's right, as a governor, how can he help with gene seeds?
His eyes once again looked involuntarily at Pastor Rizzo next to him.
Rizzo remained silent.
Martins was angry in his heart, and he broke the jar and said: "Eight months ago, we were wandering in the starry sky..."
He told what happened at that time.
From their predicament, from Rizzo's foresight that the battle group's salvation fell on Gu Hang, to their arrival on the Raging Owl Star.
It even included the previous conversation between him and Rizzo in the Phoenix Monastery, and he told everything about it.
Pastor, didn't you say nothing?
Then I will tell you everything!
Rizzo's expression remained unchanged, and he let Martins shake everything off.
Gu Hang looked at the phoenix priest in shock, looking like he was in disbelief and didn't understand the reason at all.
But in fact, he was already making quick calculations in his mind.
Eight months ago, that was probably when he activated the limited-time event [Phoenix Checkmate].
Was it the power of the system that mobilized Rizzo, the chief pastor, to foresee certain things in his prayers?
What's the point?
You, a priest, were directed to the Raging Owl and to me when you prayed to the Emperor?
The meaning behind this whole thing made Gu Hang shudder.
However, more serious problems are still ahead.
After Martins finished all this, he looked at him with expectant eyes.
Not only Martins, but also the two Space Marines behind him had the same attitude.
And how should I respond?
Gene seeds... I can give you one for one hundred gift points.
For him when the event was just activated, he couldn't even get out the hundred gifts at that time; if he could get them out, it would be extremely painful.
But for him now, his monthly fixed income is only one thousand and thirteen, and he can take any one hundred points he wants.
But the question is...should I give it?
If admitted, how much risk would this bring and what impact would it have?
(End of chapter)