Starting from the Planetary Governor - Chapter 617

Chapter 615: Torch Warrior’s Original Sin

. Lacrosha remained calm as he donned his gear piece by piece.

Although they were now small, they were already in the enemy’s core world of Aramita. Their next mission was to eliminate key personnel and capture strategic positions behind enemy lines, a perilous undertaking.

But he had no reason to be anxious.

This wasn’t the most perilous battle he had ever faced.

Moreover, even in the most perilous situations, he remained calm.

However, he could sense a hint of nervousness in the large figure beside him.

Chapter Master Moretti’s breathing was heavy.

After a moment’s thought, Lacrosha spoke up, “Don’t be so nervous; it could only lead to disaster.”

The young Chapter Master tilted his head and gazed at Lacrosha, barely taller than his belly, without a trace of disdain on his face.

How could he dare to look down on him? This fifty-year-old veteran, though merely a mortal, had a reputation that spread far and wide throughout the Alliance. This was an Alliance hero who had braved danger alongside the Governor on Wrathful Owl Star, earning illustrious feats on numerous battlefields.

The Glory Guards, which evolved from the former 10th Special Operations Brigade, were also forged with him as a model for an elite mortal unit.

Although Lacrosse had always been reluctant to assume command and leadership, and the Glory Guards’ commander-in-chief had been appointed, he was undoubtedly the most renowned Guardsman, earning the title of “Chief.”

Even during the founding of the New World Torch, when eight hundred new recruits had just completed their implants and were undergoing intensive training, Lacrosse served as their instructor for a month!

Even now, even with his superhuman organs fully grown and a prominent figure among the eight hundred New World Torch Alliance soldiers, hand-picked by Governor Gu as Chapter Commander, he still had to maintain respect for Lacrosse.

He took a deep breath, trying to calm himself.

It had some effect, but not much.

Lacrosse thought for a moment and asked, “Just tell me, why do you feel nervous? This is just a battle. Judging from the lifespan of you Space Marines, you will face countless battles like this in the future.”

“But this time is different!” Moretti emphasized, “This is my first important battle as a commander, and it is also the first battle after the New World Torch was reborn…”

“Not really, you have already fought for the Alliance before.”

Lacrosse was referring to some ground battles in which the New World Torch had attacked after entering the Alfonzo star field.

“But that’s different! Those battles can’t be considered battles at all… then…”

“Every battle is important, calm down.”

Moretti was silent for a while, then he let out a long breath and said, “Instructor Lacrossa, what you said certainly makes sense. But… you don’t understand.”

At this point, Lacrossa could see Moretti gritting his teeth: “You really don’t understand, we, the New World Torch, are born with original sin. Our ancestors committed serious crimes, betrayed the Empire, became enemies of the Alliance, and even betrayed our allies on the battlefield many times… Being sentenced to a hundred years of atonement expedition is a light sentence in my opinion!”

“Don’t laugh at me, but in the regiment, many battle brothers have actually complained, why didn’t we join the Phoenix? We are all children of the Alliance, and grew up under the rule of Governor Gu. We have all shown excellent levels and are always looking forward to pledging allegiance to the Governor. However, when we were able to serve the Alliance and the Governor, we were assigned to a regiment full of sin, and we were born without any honor…”

“But I won’t say it’s unfair. This is our choice. It’s a great honor to become a Space Marine and to be able to serve the Emperor and the Alliance forever.”

“All we can do is use more achievements and more loyalty to prove to the world that the Torch of the New World has completely cut off from the past. I want to use unquestionable results to shut everyone up!”

“How can those small-scale battles be enough? Anyone can do it. Sending the Glory Guards or even just the special forces in the army can solve the problem. We were dispatched only because we were newly established and we wanted to find some targets and train soldiers… but this is not what we want.”

“Aramita is it. We know that this battle is very dangerous and many people may die here. However, each of us is fully aware! Some shame can only be washed away by achievements exchanged for blood!”

“Do you understand now how important this operation is to us? We must not fail, never!”

Lacrosha nodded slightly, then shook his head. “I understand. But I must say this: while I don’t quite understand your concept of honor, there’s one basic fact: the less you can adjust to your current state, the greater the probability of our failure. You’re the commander-in-chief. Focus now on how to fight this battle, carefully considering every detail. Don’t dwell on meaning, value, merit, or shame.”

He meant it sincerely.

Lacrosha had always been a pure soldier.

Moretti nodded, but his situation didn’t improve much.

Lacrosha continued, “You could ask Wang Mengsong for advice.”

Moretti was adamant: “No, absolutely not! He’s a sinner, the one who carried the New World Torch into the Abyss. The fact that he’s alive in the Penitentiary Camp, shedding his last drop of blood for the Emperor, is already a reward from the Governor-General. His opinions are of no value!”

Moretti showed no sign of relenting.

Lacrosha didn’t try to persuade me any further. Instead, he said, “However, tell me your plan from beginning to end.”

“Will you help me correct it?”

“I’m not that capable,” Lacrosha said. “But if you tell it a few more times, maybe you’ll find some things you overlooked.”

“What if you can’t?”

“That means there are no problems. You’re the best.” Lacrosha’s dry tone, combined with his expressionless face, made this statement quite striking.

“Hahaha…”

Moretti chuckled softly. Though half-sarcastically dismissive, he felt a surprising improvement in his mood.

He began to follow Lacrosha’s instructions, outlining his plan point by point. He pondered as he spoke.

Lacrosha

was merely a silent listener.

Before they knew it, the time had arrived.

“Then let’s act.”

Moretti’s anxiety reached its peak, but no matter what, the arrow was on the string.

He closed his eyes and issued the order for the entire army to move.

He was the first to rush out, climbing into an armored vehicle.

The armored vehicles pulled out, and soon the entire convoy was on the roads within the core industrial zone of the Aramita Foundry World.

Their target, the newly appointed General of the Aramita Foundry, had just finished inspecting the industrial zone and was on his way out.

According to intelligence, he would travel on the ground for approximately 15 minutes, until he left the covered industrial zone, where the hovercraft could take off.

This was their window of opportunity.

(End of Chapter)