Soshyan said, paused and gave the order, took two steps, and considered his words.
"I really can't ask the members to do anything. I hope you can understand. Moreover...the Eldar's whereabouts are erratic. How long do you think this operation will take and how many troops will it take to complete?"
"Considering the size of this Arkworld, I'm afraid... at least three battle groups will be needed to coordinate with our dozen or so killing squads, and since it takes time for the killing squads to assemble, the battle groups need to hold them back first and delay their escape, so
It may require about five battle groups, plus a certain number of Astra Militarum troops and fleets, well... Considering that the speed and mobility of the aliens are indeed very strong, it needs to be surrounded and suppressed on all sides, which is estimated to take half a year to a year.
time."
Upon hearing this request, Soshyan finally knew why the other party had found him. Together they also knew that Bejetan was a huge creature, and if they tried to swallow it in one bite, they would only choke to death, so they planned to get involved with the Suffering Alliance and have a risk-sharing game.
burden.
The alliance even had to attract the firepower of the Eldar Ark first to give them time to gather their troops...
"With so many troops and so many fleets assembled, what if we lose everything?"
"The Inquisition is certain."
"We don't talk about probabilities now, we only talk about results. What should we do if we fail? And in one year, ascetics, flesh-tearers, including wailers, are now important forces in stabilizing the Storm Star Territory. With all due respect,
You may have been in the Pacific Star Territory for too long and don't know the current situation in the Storm Star Territory. Genestealer activities have increased nineteen times compared to ten years ago. Many worlds and hives have been poisoned, but we have almost no
When we see the Death Watch in action, it can only be us 'non-professionals' running around. Now that we have suddenly left, we have to leave for a year or even two years. Have you ever considered... the situation in other worlds?
Will it get worse drastically?”
Although Soshyan's words were very calm, there was a hint of accusation in them, which made Vidrian narrow his eyes slightly.
"The empire is always full of threats, but we must have the ability to distinguish threats from big ones. How can those scattered gene stealers compare with Beetan, the ark that carries a large number of Eldar? Not to mention the real target this time
A potential challenger to imperial hegemony."
"There is nothing that can challenge the empire's hegemony. You are too alarmist. Besides, gene stealers are never a small threat. These aliens parasitic in human genes...don't you find it creepy? Or are you talking about gene stealers?
In your opinion, the dove occupying the magpie's nest is not as serious as the spirit race wandering around?"
Perhaps because he felt that his tone was too harsh, Soshyan then lowered his voice a little.
"Actually, I am personally willing to help you with your plan, but now the war group is performing tasks in other places, and there are only so many people around me. I am afraid that I can't help. I can't make the decision for other war groups. You can ask them in person."
Seeing Soshiyang's attitude, Vidrian also knew that there was no chance. He actually didn't have much confidence in persuading other chapter leaders to implement this plan. The reason why he chose Soshiyang was to use the power of this alliance leader and imperial hero.
To lead the entire Suffering Alliance, and now that the other party has shown that it does not support it, one can only imagine the attitude of the others.
"I see."
Vidrian is not the kind of person who insists on stalking. Since the other party has made his attitude clear, there is nothing more to say.
"Then at least, please give us the necessary manpower support and reiterate the Astral Knights' oath of watch."
Soshiyang frowned. He had been asked about this more than once. The Death Watch Captain who supported the Maelstrom Expedition once asked him if he could provide manpower support, because the Astral Knights also initiated the Watch Oath in the past.
.
The so-called watch oath is to provide troops for the death watch. The number of each regiment is different, but more or less some people will be provided.
The Astral Knights had not reiterated their oath of watch many years before the World Engine incident. Soshyan was not sure whether this was intentional, but now that the other party suddenly mentioned it, he really couldn't react for a while.
After a few seconds, he said slowly:
"You also know that the Chapter was rebuilt less than a hundred years ago. Almost all the warriors were new recruits. Although they fought some battles, the targets were basically Chaos traitors. They only fought against the greenskins at Armageddon. I am ashamed to say that Star
The World Knight's tactics against aliens are still very unfamiliar. After the warriors practice and improve their experience against aliens, I will select suitable people to report to Watch Fortress. What do you think?"
Vidrian didn't speak, but his eyes expressed his dissatisfaction. Although Soshyan's words were reasonable, there was no doubt that he was shirk-inducing.
Thinking that it was indeed not easy to let the other party return empty-handed, Soshiyang thought for a moment and said softly:
"Well, I am also very concerned about the Death Watch cause. I just received some equipment during the Maelstrom Expedition, and the Astral Knights donated 5 Land Speeders and 2 Thunderhawks to the Watcher Fortress. You see
how?"
After hearing this, Vidrian's tense face finally relaxed slightly and nodded:
"Thank you for your generous donation, then I will not disturb you, but I still hope that you can pay enough attention to the threat of the Eldar, otherwise we may all regret it in the future."
"I will."
When Vidrian turned to leave, Soshyan couldn't help but let out a sigh of relief. At least things didn't develop to the worst, and it seemed that they were covered up for the time being.
But what about the future?
The Inquisition has already set its sights. They are patient and will always dig out something.
And he seemed to have no choice. Relying on killing people would definitely not work. On the contrary, it would attract more attention. The only way was to draw the attention of the Inquisition to the Death Army...
Considering that Ephrene is active near the Eye of Terror, perhaps something can be done here.
After persuading Soshyan to no avail, Vidrian went to the Ascetic to lobby, and finally got two veterans to watch the fortress. Then he went to the Flesh Tearer to lobby, and also got one person. This made Soshyan
Shiyan thought of the tithe collectors in the Ministry of the Interior.
Fortunately, the White Templar had already left, and Vidrian was able to escape. The other party's nominal home planet was in the Sun Star Territory and was not under his jurisdiction, so they were spared. The other war groups in the Storm Star Territory were spared.
, including the Mantis Warriors, were picked up again, and at least one person was found.
During this period, Soshyan was also worried that the other party was carrying some device that could detect "alien energy", and he did not dare to have any contact with the Royal Court. It was not until Vidrian gathered a circle of heads and left with satisfaction that he immediately contacted him.
The Royal Court contacted and asked them to send a message to Bejetan and ask them to change their movement route. The Inquisition had already set its sights on the Ark and hurriedly left the Storm Star Territory.
Not long after this incident passed, the ranger he sent to find the Weeper also received news, a news that shocked and angered Soshyan——