Starting from the Planetary Governor - Chapter 731

Chapter 729, Great Era

. Xernos considered it for a moment and decided to surrender.

He could accept death, but not actual death.

For any Eldar, the thought of their soul falling into the hands of Slaanesh was worse than any torture.

His Soul Repository had been tampered with, leaving him unable to return; but at least his connection to Commorra hadn’t been severed. The protective effect of the Veil was still in effect, so he and his men wouldn’t have their souls instantly drained.

But if they died, that would be the end. Unable to resurrect from their Soul Repository, their souls would fall into the hands of Slaanesh.

Might as well surrender.

However, falling into the hands of humans didn’t guarantee survival. Those most obsessive racial purists in the universe were deeply hostile to all aliens.

However, Xernos had some understanding of humanity. Among humans, the various aliens had a certain order of priority for extermination. Even some races, quite different from humans, like dwarves, ogryphs, halflings, beastmen, and mutants, had been accepted into the human empire.

Classified as “demihumans,” they face discrimination and, in some areas with high levels of demonic insanity, are often exterminated. However, in relatively enlightened or chaotic regions, these demihumans find a niche.

Even the Astra Militarum and the Inquisition may recruit them into their ranks.

The Eldar are certainly not demihumans, but in a true comparison, they may even resemble humans more closely than some demihumans.

Furthermore, the Eldar are highly intelligent. Even the Dark Eldar, with their cunning and cleverness, at least make them communicative, unlike the mindless Greenskins and Void Zerg, who only care about killing, killing, and eating; nor are they Chaos traitors or demons.

Even some Imperial caravans with special licenses maintain regular trade with the Eldar.

This makes surrender negotiations possible.

Of course, how could the Alliance accept conditional surrender under these circumstances?

The Alliance issued an ultimatum to the Dark Eldar pirates, demanding they lay down all arms and surrender unconditionally.

This was the only path to surrender,

and Xernos readily accepted it.

Subsequently, Human Marines, accompanied by Space Marines, boarded the ships, seized control of all vessels, and disarmed all living Dark Eldar, Bloodthrall, Xenos mercenaries, and other living entities, transporting them to purpose-built prison vessels.

The interrogation began.

One might have expected it to be laborious, but in reality, these Dark Elves, who had surrendered voluntarily, were remarkably cooperative, answering every question.

They disclosed information about other locations in the Arachnid System, the planets where they had planted sleeper cells, their contact information, and how

they had captured them. Beyond this, they freely shared

any information they could find about the Dark Eldar themselves and Comoros, unfazed.

With

such a cooperative attitude, they begged for death.

The most crucial interrogation target was Xernos Bloodcurse, the plundering captain himself.

He was a high-ranking member of the Blood Curse Family.

The Inquisition had captured Dark Eldar in the past, but captives of this caliber were rare.

The Order of the Exorcists was quite interested in him.

However, it was Martini who first interrogated him.

From Xernos, Martini unearthed a bombshell:

the prophecy, the reason for their visit to the Spider Web Realm, and the Blood Curse Family’s all-out assault against the Infinite Legion…

Martini was deeply moved.

He immediately recognized the value of this intelligence.

Pacing back and forth for a moment, he instructed Xernos, “Later, there will be some Inquisitors who will interrogate you. You must tell them everything else, but don’t tell them these things. Okay?”

Xernos, speaking the strangely accented Common Human, countered, “Won’t they kill me? I know them, the Order of the Exorcists, the Inquisitors, their methods are powerful. I might not be able to keep this secret. If they discover I’m hiding something, I’ll die.”

“If you tell, you’ll die too,” Martini said. “You have no choice, alien.”

He then offered some reassurance, “I’ll be there during their interrogation, offering you some cover and assistance. I also believe that you aliens are masters of lies and deception, and you’ll get through. As long as you follow my instructions, I’ll guarantee your life, and perhaps even have a chance to return you to Comoros.”

“I hope you’ll keep your promise.”

…

Xernos didn’t trust anyone’s promises.

But, as Martini said, he had no choice.

Moreover, he readily revealed all the information. On the one hand, this was a way of demonstrating his worth, gaining favor through a cooperative attitude and thus saving his life. On the other hand, it was also a malicious means of revenge against his own family and his fellow kin in Comoros.

If his family had betrayed him, then it was revenge;

if another family had obtained his Soul Relic in order to fight the Blood Curse, then it was the Blood Curse’s fault for not protecting it properly.

Even if the ultimate outcome was still death, eternal torment at the hands of Slaanesh, he hoped that the information he revealed would ensure that more of his kin would suffer the same fate.

This was his only consolation.

…

Xernos passed the subsequent interrogation without incident.

The Anti-Xenocracy Order was very interested in him, but their primary focus was on information concerning the Dark Eldar and Comoros. They also inquired about their reasons for raiding the Arachnid Realm, but it was not crucial. In their view, it was normal for Dark Eldar pirates to appear anywhere and engage in plundering.

With his attention elsewhere, and with Martini’s cover, and Xernos’s skill at concealing things, he passed the interrogation smoothly.

The Inquisitors began to discuss how to deal with these Dark Eldar.

A considerable number of them advocated purging these aliens, who had been drained of their intelligence.

However, Martini intervened.

He explained that perhaps there was some other intelligence yet to be gathered, something he could delve into slowly. The Alliance’s demon hunter cells, built to Inquisition standards, were perfectly suited to holding these xenos.

Perhaps they would even come in handy in the future.

After reassuring his colleagues in the Anti-Xenophobia Order, he immediately reported to his superiors, requesting a private, direct conversation with Governor Gu Hang.

…

“Thank you for the intelligence. Excellent work, Inquisitor Martini.”

After hearing the report, Gu Hang generously praised the Inquisitor’s accomplishments.

Fighting back his discomfort, he spoke to Martini for a few more words before hanging up.

“Are you alright?” his wife asked worriedly.

Ye Lisia was nearby, and she could see that Gu Hang, who had been in good spirits, had turned quite pale after hearing the report, with even a hint of sweat on his forehead.

This was unusual for Gu Hang.

He had only previously witnessed him in similar situations, during his battles with powerful psychic opponents.

“Hu…” Gu Hang breathed deeply. He stroked Ye Lixia’s hand and said, “I need to be alone for a while.”

Ye Lixia was very sensible and would not say anything to show off at this time. She just hugged Gu Hang lightly and turned to leave, leaving Gu Hang alone in the office.

At this time, Gu Hang rolled his eyes and immersed his mind in his kingdom of God.

Here, there were already turbulent waves.

Violent thunder and lightning flashed fiercely in the sky above the entire kingdom of God.

The heroic spirits raised their heads, looked at the unusual scene, and talked about it.

Gu Hang’s Kingdom of Storm God is indeed a kingdom of lightning. But for a long time, under Gu Hang’s control, thunder and lightning would not roar so uncontrollably. It should be very stable, with an occasional flash and not a loud thunder.

But now, the constant roar of thunder not only always illuminates the sky, but the sound of thunder echoes throughout the kingdom of God.

It wasn’t that Gu Hang couldn’t control himself; he simply didn’t have the heart to do so right now.

Just get out of the way; it wouldn’t kill anyone.

His mind was completely focused on the scene unfolding in the center of the Kingdom of God, amidst the dark clouds and thunder.

The image was a little blurry and fuzzy, but it didn’t prevent Gu Hang from clearly seeing what it was: a prophecy

.

He saw Robert, a legendary figure of the Empire, one of the Emperor’s sons and the Genetic Father of the Infinite Legion.

Gu Hang’s recognition was natural. His image was widely circulated throughout the Empire. Within the State Church, he was a high-ranking religious mythological figure, a Son of God, an object of faith; in Imperial propaganda, he was the mighty general who founded the Empire; among the Space Marines, especially the Infinite Legion, the largest chapter of the current generation, their Genetic Father was the most famous of all the Sons of God.

And such a figure, in the image projected by the Storm Kingdom through the clouds, sat quietly on the throne. Stasis fields emanated from the devices at the four corners of the throne, enveloping him and the entire area in a faint blue light, halting the flow of time there and freezing him forever in the moment before his death.

Gu Hang had seen this scene before in a picture book. It must have been a work praising Robert’s achievements. At the end of the book, the mournful text depicted Robert sitting quietly within the stasis field, exactly like what Gu Hang was seeing now.

The difference was that in the picture Gu Hang remembered, kneeling figures stood beside the throne. They gazed at the Son of God with reverence, grief, and anticipation.

However, the image above the clouds of the Storm Kingdom revealed a bloody and brutal battle raging beside the throne. On

one side stood the Infinite Legion.

They wore their signature pure indigo armor, and many of them bore ornate carvings, medals, and shoulder armor.

These items clearly marked their status, especially their past achievements.

Furthermore, these aren’t purely decorative ornaments, completely useless in battle. On the contrary, these sacred ornaments, embodying the power of past military exploits, imbue the wearer with the power of faith, truly enhancing the strength of the Space Marine who wears them.

They offer a boost in strength, a bonus in luck, faster reflexes, increased agility, and the deflection of blows that would otherwise penetrate armor… While these may seem rather metaphysical, they can indeed exert similar effects.

Gu Hang also noticed that most of the Infinite Warriors fighting here sported golden eagle visors in their helmets.

This was also highly symbolic, signifying that these Infinite Warriors were the Chapter’s most renowned unit: the Ever-Victorious Army!

In the past, during the Legion era, the Ever-Victorious Army served as the personal guard of the Gene Father, the most glorious honor guard of the Ultra 500 Worlds. Unlike ordinary honor guards, which were merely for show, they were truly capable of active combat. Their heroic presence often played a decisive role on the battlefield, earning them honors.

To this day, the Ever-Victorious Army is the most elite unit within the Infinite Chapter, serving as the Chapter Master’s personal guard.

With so many   Ever-Victorious Army members present, then…

as expected, Gu Hang spotted a magnificent warrior. The Infinite Chapter’s current Chapter Master, Kellerman.   Covered in blood, he fought relentlessly. They   were able to reach the Infinite Chapter’s homeworld, Ultra, and even, despite the Chapter’s full defense, reach the very heart of Ultra, the very location of the Gene Father, whom the Chapter had guarded for ten thousand years. This demonstrates the depth of the situation.   And who accomplished all this?   Space Marines clad in black armor.   However, their camouflage was strikingly different from that of the Imperial Space Marines.   Accompanying them were a small number of powerful-looking demons.   Undoubtedly, these were Chaos Space Marines, the source of the Imperium’s ten thousand years, and the greatest traitors.   Led by Kellerman, the Ever-Victorious Army fought valiantly. But they were too few in number. On the contrary, their enemies seemed endless.   If they continued fighting at this rate, the Infinite Warriors would surely be defeated.   At that moment, a portal suddenly opened from the top, and a mixed army descended to aid the Infinite Warriors in their counterattack against the Chaos traitors and Daemons.   Their composition was complex, and their attire varied.   But that didn’t mean they were weak.   Among them were the black-armored Black Crusaders, Inquisitors of the Ordo Malleus and their bounty hunters, the Mechanicus elite led by a battle-stanced Magus, and the Sisters of Battle, led by a winged Living Saint…   If that were all, Gu Hang also spotted a group of strange humanoids in red armor. Though their faces were hidden, Gu Hang recognized them from their attire—Eldar.   Not Dark Eldar, but true White Eldar.   Their arrival solidified the front, but it wasn’t enough to turn the tide.   At this moment, a leading Eldar, a female warrior in a suit of armor, approached the throne, escorted by the Mechanicus Magus.   They appeared to exchange words with Chapter Master Kellerman, engaging in a dispute. Finally, as Gu Hang watched in shock, the stasis field was deactivated. The Eldar’s armor, as if animate, floated and unfolded, quickly attaching itself to the Son of God, then swiftly closing.   Within the close-fitting azure armor, the Son of the Emperor rose from the throne.   He raised the Emperor’s Sword, which had been dormant for millennia within the stasis field with him.   Instantly, a blazing flame erupted from the blade!   Robert strode down from the throne. Imperial and Eldar warriors alike automatically made way for him.   Wielding the sword, the Son of God slew traitors and demons one after another with a swift, devastating blow.   The scene gradually dimmed and vanished.   The abnormal lightning and thunder in the Kingdom of Storm God gradually subsided.   The Heroic Spirits who had also witnessed these scenes were whispering and discussing.   Not everyone could understand all of this, but that didn’t stop them from realizing that it was probably a big deal.   Gu Hang waved his hand slightly, and a voice reached the hearts of every Heroic Spirit.   ”Keep it secret.”   The Heroic Spirits stopped their actions and saluted in Gu Hang’s direction.   Gu Hang was still confident about the Heroic Spirits. Heroic Spirits were essentially the external manifestation of his power. They would not betray or leak secrets.

What Gu Hang cared more about was the images he had just seen in the clouds above his divine kingdom. What exactly was they depicting?

He fully understood the content: Ultra would be attacked by a great enemy of Chaos, and Robert, the Emperor’s son and genetic father of the Infinite Legion, would awaken.

But this wasn’t history, was it?

He had never heard of such an event happening.

Was it happening now? Was it happening in the present?

It was possible, but unlikely.

The Alliance was still conducting business with the Infinite Sector, and everything was peaceful there. Aside from the Dark Elf pirate raids in the surrounding area, there had been no reports of unrest. Even if the Chaos forces launched an attack on Ultra, it would take time. It was impossible for them to penetrate the very heart of the planet without any news.

Was that the future?

Was he witnessing something that would happen in the future?

Quite possibly.

Gu Hang didn’t know why he was seeing these images. However, he hadn’t forgotten that they were triggered by the prophecy that Inquisitor Martini had shared with him during his interrogation.

After hearing the prophecy, he sensed his divine kingdom was in turmoil, the Warp was surging, and these images appeared within his divine kingdom.

Combining the picture with the prophecy, Gu Hang understood:

It seems that the Blood Curse Family of the Dark Eldar has interpreted the prophecy correctly.

The youngest evil god – the Emperor.

Of course, the Emperor is not an evil god, but in the eyes of the Dark Eldar, he is.

The Emperor’s most rational son is Robert.

It makes sense.

After returning to the real universe from the Kingdom of God, Gu Hang sat alone in the office for a long time.

He was thinking about what this big event that he knew about might happen in the future meant? How could he use it?

Should he tell the Infinite Legion? Should he tell Holy Terra?

This thing is said to be in the future, but how long in the future will it happen?

What role will the Alliance play in it? What will the situation be?

“The great era is coming…”

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(End of this chapter)