Chapter 159 Black and Red, Plans in the Shadows (9) Out of Control Situation
Throughout history, threats that can endanger an empire's rule rarely come from outside, but mostly originate from internal disputes and hatred.
The Gian Moro sector, or according to its native language pronunciation, should be called "Jan Moro". The first half of the affix "Zhan" means cleaning and understanding, while the second half of the etymology originates from the local area.
The myth means obstacles or disturbances.
This sector is no different from other sectors in the empire. Its underdeveloped industry and relatively good agriculture make it self-sufficient. Although the tithe tax for the empire has not been delayed, it has only just been paid.
James Morrow, understand the true meaning of confusion, or clear the obstacles in your heart.
Just like the name of this sector, the two forces currently standing in the center of the sector obviously regard each other as an obstacle, and both regard each other as evil spirits that disturb their hearts.
Calvin and his fleet traveled through distant space, and finally arrived at the outskirts of the Gian Morro sector a week later. Although he and his knights had traveled day and night, the disputes here obviously did not wait for him to mediate.
The Astropath smelled the smell of war from the fiercely intertwined communications in the subspace. Countless orders carried bloody omens, making his soul often wander on the edge of collapse.
This is by no means a good sign, it means that the conflict between Fenris and the Inquisition has intensified, and apparently no one here can prevent the fight from happening.
Inquisitor Lisetta is exercising the power granted to her by the Emperor, constantly issuing ominous orders to the surrounding star regions and even beyond.
Within two months, at least several passing Astartes companies had been recruited here, and under her orders in the name of the Emperor, joined in the confrontation with Ballog.
This inquisitor, born in a desolate world with the same harsh natural environment as Fenris, with a matriarchal social background, is like a provocative she-wolf, showing her white sharp teeth to Fenris' stubbornness.
The Space Wolves, who had long been prejudiced against the Inquisition, refused to give in. With the addition of a company and battleships from the direction of Fenris, at the edge of the Barlogo 9 system in the Gian Morro sector, the fleet and
The smell of gunpowder and blood in the confrontation between the fleets was strong enough, only the last spark of "accident or deliberate" was missing.
The place where Calvin's fleet was originally scheduled to jump out was on James Moron's homeland, but it was obviously no longer suitable.
The original body's concern about the center of the dispute gave him no choice. The fleet could only slightly deflect with the help of the navigator and head directly towards the center of the storm.
"Order of the Hammer?"
On the edge of the Palpatine galaxy adjacent to Ballog, Lisetta's voice was raised high on the black ship of the Inquisition.
The black-and-gold armor in her hand was tightly holding the notice from Calvin's fleet, and the baroque-style feedback power armor on her body was screaming high-pitched, showing the angry mood of its owner at this time.
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She first looked at the communication report in her hand again in disbelief, then she walked a few steps amidst the sound of the armor hitting the ground, and then turned around angrily to look at her subordinates:
"Who? Who dares to report to Terra beyond me?"
No one dared to respond to her questions, just as no one could question her authority.
Under the high platform, all the inquisitors, regardless of the faction or order they were from, lowered their heads before they came into contact with her sharp gaze.
The Astartes lined up on both sides were wearing various armors, representing the battle groups and companies behind them.
These Emperor's Angels are like solemn, majestic statues, and have no interest in understanding the disputes within the Inquisition.
"Call back!" Lisetta looked at the clerical nun behind her, who heard the sound and took out a seal, paper and pen from her waist.
"According to the established regulations, I have been authorized to handle matters here with full authority. Our department has received sufficient support and does not need more force to join."
After saying the last word of this sentence, Lisetta looked at the position of the emperor's angels. At the end of the group of giants, there was a special being without any color paint, only wearing the original color of steel.
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The clerical nun brought the written order to the inquisitor for sealing, and then quietly left for the Astropath deck of the battleship.
The Inquisitor turned his head to look at all the Astartes, Astra Militarum, and Imperial Navy representatives, and then gave them the final order:
"Then the Emperor's warriors, please issue them an ultimatum according to our established plan!
The majesty of the empire cannot be challenged!
The restrictions imposed on them by the Codex Astartes cannot be overstepped!
Within three hours, I want to see them retract their outrageous behavior of interfering in imperial government affairs!
Otherwise, let them bear the Emperor's wrath for their arrogance."
"Yes." Everyone responded in unison, and then walked towards their respective battleships with Lisetta's orders.
After everyone left, the judge looked at the quiet conference hall and the arbiter who was still there, and after taking a deep breath, he asked the latter:
"Alvin, my friend."
"Speak." The Gray Knight Arbiter's helmet paused slightly, and then uttered a short word.
He doesn't need to sense the other person's thinking, because the intense emotions themselves are releasing information all the time.
He even knew that every time Lisetta used the word "my friend", it meant that this woman with a flamboyant and wild personality was going to ask him some embarrassing questions again.
"How much do you know about the name 'Calvin'?"
Lisetta took off her helmet and walked to sit across from Alvin. Just as she had fought side by side for a hundred years before, this inquisitor, who had gradually grown from a girl to a lady in Alvin's eyes, was once again testing
His bottom line.
"I don't understand." Alvin refused the inquisitor's temptation, and this was just one of the countless invisible confrontations between him and her.
He does not know much about Calvin's identity, because he has never returned to Titan since he and his team were authorized to follow this man a hundred years ago.
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! He may know some information about Calvin, but that is just that he accidentally met other teams while performing this special "long-term" mission
, there is a little understanding in a few words.
He is special, because even among the Gray Knights in the Chapter era, it is rare for a team to stay with an Inquisitor for a long time.
He is also lonely, because after receiving this special order, he will never have the opportunity to return to Titan, thus forming a certain kind of de facto isolation from his own battle group.
"Really?" The lady had a sly smile in her eyes, but the Gray Knight did not respond.
Neither of them used their psychic powers to spy on each other's thoughts, even though it was as easy as instinct for both of them, just as they would never force each other to swear an oath in the name of the Emperor when questioning each other.
This is a tacit understanding and the bottom line.
"Well, to be honest, I don't agree with the changes in the Holy Hammer Order."
Lisetta's tone became formal again, as if the temptation just now had never existed, and she began to discuss some facts that were known to both of them.
When around familiar people, her tone of voice always jumps between formal and casual, just like her mood, which is always fluctuating.
But this conversation obviously meant something. Alvin knew that she was talking about the changes that the Holy Hammer Order had made within the Tribunal, and the increasingly independent behavior of the Holy Hammer Order after the changes.
And this sentence can be further extended, that is, she does not welcome an ally from the Holy Hammer Order to join at this time.
Because this will not only dilute her power, but also strip the leadership of this incident from her.
More importantly, this meeting will undoubtedly allow Alvin to meet with the senior leaders of the Holy Hammer Order again, and if the other party is interested, then this meeting will also remove Alvin and his team from Lisetta's side.
take away.
This is unacceptable to her.
No matter which one it is, it is unacceptable.
"I, and we, only obey orders." Alvin looked at Lisetta and said in a cold tone after a long few seconds of silence between the two.
This is the way he has always behaved.
From the day he was wiped out of all memories and became a Gray Knight, his tone of voice has only had this temperature. And this is the limit of what he can do, because his entire brain will never allow any mortal to do anything except his own mission.
Emotions exist.
"Understood." Lisetta's tone became lukewarm. She stood up and put on her helmet, which was made of alternating adamantine and ceramic steel, to end the conversation.
Alvin watched indifferently as she changed from "Lisetta" to "Judge" again, and then watched her walk decisively towards the antechamber of the battleship - the bridge.
The conversation ended here, and he was about to return to his brother. Just as he was about to leave, the figure that was about to disappear from his sight left another sentence:
"The Tribunal's fleet will arrive in 18 hours, and I will end the farce here in these 18 hours."
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"How long?" In the outer orbit of the Barlog galaxy, the strike cruiser "Frost Shadow" belonging to the Sea Wolf Dalian Company was quietly lurking among the asteroids on the flanks of the galaxy.
Wolfman Siren's Howl, the wolf master of the Sea Wolf Dalian Company, was standing motionless in front of the holographic projection.
This is already the 60th hour that he has been standing here without sleep. In order to attack possible invading enemies from the flank at any time, he and his 1,500 Sons of Morkai are ready to go.
"It won't be too far away. The storm will bring the first wave of the tide." Rune Priest Jagoru Stormrage stood behind him, his beard hanging down to the chest plate and the drooping eyebrows on his face connected together.
, making it difficult to see his specific appearance.
"Where are the people from Gian Morro's fleet? Where are they?" Hoffman asked his assistant in a low voice, the long and narrow canine teeth showing at the corners of his mouth, and even though he had lowered his voice, his words still resonated in the eyes of mortals.
It still sounded like an angry cry in my ears.
"We have evacuated towards Fenris, but Lord Wolf, we cannot fight against the Empire after all. The Tribunal..."
"Don't think about them!" Hoffman roared, interrupting Rune Priest's words. He turned around and approached the latter with his burly body that almost overflowed the armor, looking down into Rune Priest's eyes:
"Don't you know what they think? No matter what we do, there will always be this battle!"
"All-father and Russ..." Looking at the figure of Hoffman leaving angrily, Rune Priest Jagoru recited the holy names of the Emperor and the Primarch in a low voice.
He didn't know the conspiracy after this battle, but with Russ on top, they had retreated and endured for a long enough time.
This time, they will not retreat again. Fenris is behind them and they have no way to retreat...
"How long?" The same voice sounded from the other side of Zhan Moruo.
Far away in the subspace at the other end of the sector, on the flagship of the Gray Knights fleet, the Relentless Crusade.
Tabers, who was at the front desk of the bridge, looked at the lights up on the instruments around him, picked up the communicator and asked the direction of the navigator's deck. There was no immediate feedback on the other party's channel, but the sound of intelligence summary could be heard through the communicator.
Calvin stood in front of the holographic projector not far behind him, speechless for several hours. Regarding the upcoming armed conflict between Fenris and the Inquisition, the original body was fully alert, thinking about possible responses to various situations.
plan.
"17 hours." The voice of the navigator deck rang in Tabos' ears. He lowered his head and looked at the information on the display screen. While pushing the information to the holographic projector, he interrupted the height of the original body.
focus on.
"Where's Palpatine's reply? Has it arrived?" A deep voice came from Calvin's back, and the crew on the deck below the command platform immediately checked with the Astropath deck, and then silently called to Tabos above.
Shaked his head.
"There is no news yet." Tabos confirmed to the original body, who had already walked to his side at some point.
"Is there no response? Or is it unwilling to respond?" Calvin looked at the instrument in front of him, and his voice had already penetrated Tabers' heart.
"Not sure..." Tebos said something that he didn't even believe, but the fleet had already sent Calvin's identity and his opinions to Palpatine.
If Grand Inquisitor Lisetta cared at all, she shouldn't have this silent reaction.
"Be prepared for the worst." Calvin's voice sounded again, and the storm brewing in his will was unabashedly spread out along with his spiritual energy fluctuations.
Faced with the determination and will of the original body, Tabos also understood that the situation was irreversible.
"I will make the most comprehensive preparations." Tybos promised the Primarch, and the Primarch was already preparing to go to the preparation hall on the lower level to start the final mobilization before the battle.
"I remember, we had a team there?"
Calvin, who had already walked outside the bridge door, suddenly said, while Tabos quickly searched in his brain and finally locked on the team that had been out of Titan's sight for a century.
"It's Alvin's team, they belong to the 7th Company." Tabos said, while he was also searching the information of these Gray Knight veterans from the chapter era.
"Give me their information." Calvin said, and then left Tybus with a final instruction before leaving:
"If necessary, order them in the name of Titan to open the transmission channel for us!"