"I believe you." Augustus recovered from his initial shock. To be honest, he was willing to believe Zeratul because he knew what kind of protoss he was.
"Please tell me what you found in Char, elder. I need to know the details of what happened."
The words of Dark Master Zeratul are always quite reliable, although in many cases he will only give a few clues first and let others find out the truth on their own, instead of telling the whole story clearly from the beginning.
.
Zeratul may be a good teacher and guide for young people. His generous and magnetic voice and calm tone are very suitable for telling a story in a fascinating way.
"He is very powerful. The spiritual energy of this star is colder than the ice that has not melted for thousands of years." Holler knew that Augustus would no longer attack or defend after knowing this star. He looked at Ze
Latour gave his own evaluation of it, but still maintained a high degree of vigilance.
Due to his special experience and personality, Holler would never trust other people easily. He even thought that he would never trust others again in his life.
"Insect Swarm Agent..." Raynor said, looking at the dusty Zeratul.
"What is that thing again?"
"A human being who was distorted by the zerg infection but still retained wisdom." Zeratul's dim dark purple coat looked even more dilapidated. His coat with a brown beast skin cap sewn on it was covered with various kinds of sharp gravels and strange aliens.
Scratches and holes left by insect spikes.
His robes, which may have been finely crafted and luxurious centuries ago, were now completely frayed at the edges, becoming tattered and shabby. But Zeratul's clothes did not become filthy, in fact, they were closer to filthy.
Spotlessly clean.
Even so, Zeratul's eyes, which emitted a dusk-like green light, still shone like stars.
"Since then, I have traveled across the ash-strewn and black rocky lands of Char, watching among the lava and volcanoes raging with heat and storm." The image of Zera is part of an ancient poem that tells the story of Mou.
"In the Overlord's main nest, I heard the conspiracy between the Overlord and the Cerebrates. Originally, I should not have been able to hear their conversation at the level of spiritual connection, but the sound seemed to come from the void." Zeratul said:
"In the process of invading the human world, the zerg are constantly infecting humans on those planets through viruses. This is not just part of the genetic assimilation process."
"Without exception, all infected humans will become hideous, distorted monsters that have lost their intelligence. Only psykers can retain their past wisdom under the infection of the zerg." He said it obviously after careful consideration.
These words came out.
"The Lord needs such a creature."
"He was once a human being."
"But after being infected, he will have the powerful, highly evolved body of the zerg and the ability to control the swarm. At the same time, he will also retain his wisdom, experience and strategy as a human." Zeratul reflected on everyone.
The voice in my head is low and distant.
"And...hate."
"This unparalleled monster will eventually become an agent under the Overlord of the Swarm, a commander different from the Cerebrates."
"The Overmind is looking for a new agent of the swarm, a creature powerful enough to control the swarm when it leaves Char. It is so eager that all zerg can feel the swarm master's influence.
anxiety."
"Doesn't the Overlord still have those brain worms?" Renault asked doubtfully: "Why would it go to a human planet to find some agent? What kind of person can be smarter than the brain worms? When it is not there, those brain worms
He is fully capable of commanding the insect swarm..."
"Wait a minute, if the Lord wants to leave Char, where will it go?" He suddenly thought: "It is as tall as a mountain and rooted deep in the ground of Char. How can such a thing move? Don't be kidding.
.”
"It and its swarm have only recently arrived on Char. The Overlord's huge body must be able to move between galaxies in some way." Zeratul replied: "After I killed several cerebrates,
The Overmind is aware of the shortcomings of the command model of the swarm mastermind, which may be the main reason why it needs a replacement for the cerebrate."
"Oh——" Renault said thoughtfully: "Just thinking about it makes people shudder."
"Continue, elder." Augustus did not express his opinion on this matter.
But when he heard what Zeratul said, the first thing Augustus thought of was Sarah Kerrigan, the Queen of Blades, agent of the swarm, and queen of the swarm.
According to the meaning revealed in Zeratul's words, with Augustus protecting Kerrigan well, the Overlord has decided on its next target. It is anxiously looking for such a character who can replace Kerrigan.
, a human being who can remain intelligent even after being infected.
At the same time, this human must also possess powerful enough psychic powers, at least level eight is probably not enough.
As far as Augustus knows, there are only three clearly documented tenth-level psykers, Sarah Kerrigan, Nova Terra, the youngest child of the Terra family, and Sacco Angelini, the headmaster of the Ghost Military Academy.
.And if Augustus remembers it correctly, Haji is the hometown of Gabriel Tosh, the future number one ghost agent, but Tosh’s psychic level has always been a mystery.
Thinking of the scene of devastation, Augustus did not want to have another opponent as terrifying as the Queen of Blades.
"Under the command of the Overlord, the nests of Carlos and Nagar, the brain worms, have gone through a newly opened wormhole to the world called Haiji - a human colony shrouded in strong winds." Zeratul looked at Ao
Gustus said.
"That's the human world, so I came to you as soon as possible because you are the bravest and most courageous human being I know. Most importantly, Augustus, you have a commendable and upright heart.
"
"I'm afraid we are in big trouble, Elder. Wormhole...which means that the zerg may have arrived at Haiji now." Augustus took a few steps back and entered Haiji on the star map console.
name, and a series of data popped up from the screen.
"One of the edge worlds, the environment is harsh, most areas are poor and backward, and people's general education level is extremely low. However, the Terran Federation has an administrative center in that area and stationed an army." Renault took a look.
explain.
"There are more than millions of people on Haiji. It's really terrible. How come the bugs are targeting it?" He said: "This planet is still far away from the star system invaded by the zerg. Normally speaking, it is safe.
"
"This is troublesome. Only we can help the people there. But as Augustus said, by the time we get to Haji, it will probably be too late."
"The zerg will not appear according to common sense, so we can't delay any longer." Augustus said facing the main screen and activated the Hyperion's mechanical intelligent adjutant.
"Contact the Protoss Fleet's mothership, the Star Shuttle, immediately."
"Marshal, with all due respect, do we have to travel thousands of miles to such a distant planet just based on the protoss's words?" Holler was confused because he really couldn't understand what Zeratul was talking about.
Holler has become accustomed to understanding the meaning of words by directly reading other people's thoughts, but this method fails when facing the protoss.
"Our most important task now should be to find the Federation's main fleet and start a decisive battle that will determine the fate of several galaxies, instead of wasting time chasing the vague words of the protoss. Who knows whether what this protoss said is true.
Yeah, I can't see through him," Holler said.
"Newcomer, I think you don't understand something." Renault shook his head: "Anyway, the most important thing now is to save people. Putting everything else aside first, Haiji is our next one to promote the revolution.
The destination, the people there need us."
"No matter what the enemy is planning or doing, as long as we can disrupt their actions, it will be beneficial to us. The more the enemy wants to accomplish everything, we must do everything we can to thwart him. That is enough."
At this time, the communication between the Hyperion and the Protoss flagship Starshuttle was connected. Protoss Executor Tassadar scanned the bridge with his glowing blue eyes, and finally found his way between Augustus and Zeratul.
Stopped next to it.
"A dark templar..." Tassadar immediately recognized Zeratul's identity from his clothing and darker skin color. The muscles on his narrow cheeks seemed to be twitching and twisting together.
, the edges of the eyes are elongated and drooped in surprise.
In Augustus's interpretation, this should be a complex expression including fear, disgust and curiosity. He swore that Tassadar's facial expressions had never been so rich.
"You are Zeratul, the Dark Master of the Dark Templar. I know you and your people." Tassadar stopped here and said no more.
However, Augustus, Zeratul and others could feel that Tassadar also had a certain prejudice against the Dark Templar. Due to the Templar education he had received and the limitations of the times, this situation did not exist in El.
It is very common among the protoss.
"Yes, respected High Templar and Executor Tassadar, I salute you." Zeratul stretched out his hands and spread them out, showing his palms, which was a friendly gesture.
"...I was told that the Dark Templar were traitors who were exiled for their sins. They were degenerates who could not control their own powers. Because they could not control their psychic powers, they caused a catastrophe that swept across Aiur.
"The storm." Tassadar is an honest and candid protoss, and he will tell all his feelings about others, both good and bad.
"That is true, but now we have learned to suppress that powerful and primitive force - the energy of the void, which is the power we use to kill the Cerebrates." Zeratul said.
"I will consider your words carefully." Tassadar said: "Dark Templar Zeratul, I hope you are not one of the evil degenerates in the legend. Your heroic feat of killing the Zerg Cerebrate is my change of attitude.
The only reason for the Dark Templar's view."
"Executor Tassadar, you must use your own eyes and wisdom to penetrate the truth of history and discern the difference between lies and truth, and the great sages will give you correct guidance." Zeratul is a wise and knowledgeable man.
Elder, he can always directly see through the truth with his own wisdom and experience.
"The Dark Templar are just trying to free themselves from the narrow and strict hierarchy of the Protoss Empire. We unite and help each other, but each Nerazim Protoss has independent goals and ideas."
"Okay... Augustus, tell me why you want to contact me." Tassadar at least listened to what Zeratul said: "I have already guessed that it has something to do with my...
.The Dark Templar Protoss compatriots are concerned.”
"Zeratul learned that the Overlord was preparing to invade a human world..." Augustus told Tassadar the news brought by Zeratul, emphasizing the dire consequences it would bring.
"If this is the case, I think it is worth temporarily shelving my plan to return to Aiur." Tassadar said: "My fleet is ready. You can set off together through the time and space we have opened."
"I will set out with you, too," Zeratul said. "I believe this may be an opportunity to mend the rift between the Dark Templar and the Templar."
"I have no objection at all, Dean." Augustus saw that the port side camera of the Hyperion suddenly issued a warning. There were about four or five dim, dark Templar spaceships that seemed to be carved from obsidian.
Appear sideways.
The Dark Templar do not muster the vast fleets that their Templar brothers do, but these warriors are just as important in the war against the worms.
"You will always have a place among my wartime advisers," he said.
"A protos?" Zeratul's eyes narrowed. He was obviously very amused. This elder Dark Templar is one of the few protoss with a little sense of humor. At least he can understand humans.
Are you joking?
"A star spirit." Augustus said with a smile.
"There is no time to delay. Inform the fleet that we will set off immediately." He then said in the command channel of the entire fleet.
"The new destination coordinates will be sent to each battleship immediately. This time, we will act together with Tassadar's protoss fleet."
At present, the revolutionary army led by Augustus is clearly aware that they are allies with the protoss fleet headed by Executor Tassadar. Most of the protoss only know Augustus Mengsk.
The names are the same, and the humans only know Tassadar's name.
The revolutionary army is still suspicious of the protoss, and they firmly believe that these aliens may suddenly turn their guns against them one day. The protoss side's attitude towards humans is still as cold as ever, and they cannot arouse any interest.
.
The protoss sometimes regard humans as equals to themselves, and as for other protoss - just like humans cannot regard monkeys as "people".
"Navigator, send the Hyperion into the hyperspace channel." As Augustus said, various numbers and pointers popped up on the main screen in front of him, indicating that the Hyperion was ready to enter the jump state.
"Everyone stays on the accelerator seats and fastens their seat belts," Renault said on the Hyperion channel.
Directly under the bridge of the Hyperion were ten Revolutionary Army battlecruisers lined up, each about twenty miles apart, and thousands of spaceships were surrounding them.
Six scientific ships as large as Behemoth-class battlecruisers are separated from the flagship. They are like giant scientific research laboratories on prototype bases, full of engineers and scientists who can repair the damage to fleet ships.
A dark vortex emitting colorful radiation appeared in front of Augustus, and a protoss fleet shining with golden-blue light sailed into it, with Tassadar's flagship Star Shuttle at the forefront.