The thundering sound of artillery fire and the roar of the zerg finally subsided, but the people of Helsain will never forget these nightmare days.
Augustus reached out to brush the dust off the lectern in the public hall of the town hall, wondering how long it had been since there had been a decent meeting or election speech here.
This hall was designed with reference to the Hall of Nagfa in Tarsonis. Huge Greek columns support a triangular dome. The murals and sculptures depict scenes of sowing and harvesting, and these depictions all depict the word Helsain.
Original meaning: pastoral and beautiful.
There are tens of thousands of seats in the hall of Nuoda, and even walking from one end to the other takes a few minutes. This place must have been bustling with people in the past, and the people who built it with their own hands could speak freely here, but now it is like
All the promises of the Terran Confederation are as empty as any.
Nowadays, it has reappeared as the headquarters of the Marshal of the Revolutionary Army, and there is also a full Guards battalion stationed in it.
Augustus then picked up a piece of paper that was casually placed on the lectern table and read the contents. There were some words written on it to inscribe when the speaker forgot his words, including that the colonies should manage their own affairs.
Home, all affairs of the federal government should be open and transparent with the words justice, peace, order and law in capital letters.
Augustus put one hand on the table and held the piece of paper in the other and read it over and over again, nodding frequently: "Who wrote these words? If possible, I really want to meet him. I hope he has no reason."
Died during the catastrophe of the zerg invasion."
"The last time the door here was opened was when the chairman of the Heilsain Colonial Council gave a speech two months ago. After that, it was completely closed." Kerrigan walked past Augustus,
In his hand was another crumpled stack of papers.
Kerrigan wears a smooth and tight black ghost suit, with a smart single ponytail. She is not always dressed like this, but the ghost suit can enhance the power of ghost agents, making them as good as
The power that CMC power armor can provide.
This deadly agent outfit has unique charm and beauty. The slender but extremely powerful waist makes the ratio of her bust, waist and hips close to perfect. Kerrigan's body is a perfect work of art.
"A killer who was mingling with the crowd shot the chairman of the committee in public," Kerrigan said. "It was a professionally trained and experienced killer who fired multiple shots with cold precision. One shot.
Fatal, blood spattered on the spot."
"People from the Commonwealth did it?" Augustus was shocked and angry.
"It is reported that the shooter was a survivor of Korhal IV, and he used a P-180 electromagnetic pistol produced by Korhal. After being arrested, he admitted that he was a member of the Sons of Korhal." Kerrigan replied.
"It's a low-level frame-up. Maybe the arrested person is just a scapegoat who has been resocialized." Augustus handed the paper in his hand to Kerrigan and put it away: "The son of Korhal will not abuse
Kill innocent people, unless that person’s crimes are beyond description.”
"What else did the president say?" Augustus said. "What other dissenting political views did he hold?"
"That's a lot, and some of them are basically the same as your father Angus Mengsk." Kerrigan said thoughtfully: "He accused the Tarsonis federal government of incompetence and the Helsain Senate's corruption and the entire administration.
The system is in chaos from top to bottom.”
To this day, Kerrigan is still very cautious when mentioning Angus. She still dares not go back with Augustus to visit his parents. After all, she once almost killed her sweetheart's parents and sister.
It's not a pleasant thing, especially when they all know about it.
In response, Kerrigan's hatred for the Terran Federation increased exponentially because she learned that Lisa Cassidy had taken the lead in this matter.
“He also pointed out that some areas of Helsinine were still secretly involved in the manufacture of drugs, because the profits from growing crops were nothing compared to the profits from drugs... Even before this speech
, he urged the Helsinn Police Department to handle the matter." She looked at Augustus and said.
"He must have gotten some information from somewhere, and I suspect that the information came from the Sons of Korhal in Halsain or a resistance organization other than us."
"Drugs..." Augustus grasped the key point: "There are always people who want to earn more through this method. The people of Helsain have no worries about not having enough to eat, but the drugs brought by Tarsonis
Spending and extravagance overwhelmed these people. In contrast, under the joint governance of Dr. Hansen and us, Agria began to truly become a paradise on earth."
"Throughout the sector, there are people who have lost their fortunes over those few grams of intoxicating stuff," Kerrigan said.
"Helsain not only grows food, but also crabs, hab, turk raw materials, Bolas, Tezos, and some drugs that can greatly increase the user's excitement. These drug dealers
The business is very big, and it is sold to core worlds such as Tarsonis Prime, as well as places like Phase Turathis II," she said.
"As far as I know, your old friend may also be their loyal customer."
"But Lisa is no longer dependent on drugs. I believe she has found a goal more worthy of pursuit than living a miserable life in the barracks eating and waiting to die." Augustus paused here.
"But I haven't said who yet," Kerrigan said.
"You know my attitude towards drugs, dear. It cannot be eradicated, but at least it should be strictly controlled. Even scum like Tychus will only choose to use alcohol to anesthetize themselves." Augustus turned his head and looked.
He glanced at Kerrigan and quickly looked away.
Tychus is a person who likes to enjoy himself. There are only two insurmountable mountains in front of him: money and women, but Tychus has never touched drugs, not even a bit. Tychus has had countless times
Chance got a small dose of the magical medicine from his friend who was said to make people live longer, but he scorned it.
He likes to pursue pleasure and excitement, but he does not want others to control him through something. The most painful thing for Tychus is that his wealth and life are in the hands of one person. Tychus is very smart.
We know very well that once a person is addicted to drugs, no matter how strong the person is, it is difficult for reason and wisdom to help him.
This villain even wants freedom more than Raynor. Of course, this freedom is unfettered freedom. Tychus is happy to do all his bad things outside the law and then walk away. Raynor sometimes compares himself to
The Robin Hood in Augustus's words hoped that he could act chivalrously and support justice, while Tychus believed that he was probably the one who was being supported.
"I believe you must have received some report from the Halsain meth factory."
"Yes." Kerrigan thought she was just making a good-natured joke, hoping that Marshal Augustus would smile more.
"The city of Terradon has a huge plantation - breeding, planting and harvesting all use mechanized operations. A raw material processing factory disguised as Astor Pharmaceuticals has been producing crudely processed drugs for many years, and then these will be processed in
Refined and repackaged on the moon of Tarsonis," she said.
"The irony is that the pharmaceutical company has been claiming to the outside world that they have discovered a drug that can cure most of the incurable diseases that plague mankind today, and many people in the private sector have high hopes for this project."
"The fields covered with sycamore-like plants are full of flowers, and the white flowers are so beautiful that it almost makes people think that white clouds have fallen on the ground."
"People who are supposed to save others have brought death." Augustus said: "In the face of interests, these people are willing to abandon everything. Shut him down, and I think the people of Helsain will support it with both hands."
"If anyone objects, let him come to me."
"Then this person has to cross at least two divisions first." Kerrigan smiled: "Reno has already blown up the factory, burned the planting base to the ground, and then spread the crown flower grass seeds. He also hates drugs deeply.
, what happened with Lisa made everyone in the Demons of Heaven hate these things extremely."
"The Astor Pharmaceutical Group's factories are heavily guarded. Both mercenaries and private security guards are armed to the teeth. Almost all of their equipment has been eliminated from the front line of the federal army, and some even look brand new. Renault sent two
It took the Ranger Battalion to take it."
"Have you caught the man who made these things?" asked Augustus.
"The people from Astor Pharmaceuticals ran away before the zerg invaded. They didn't even have time to blow up the factory and destroy all the data and information," Kerrigan said.
"Perhaps they are planning to come back and continue their work after the federal army drives away the zerg."
"Is there a list of drug distribution places?" Augustus asked again: "Drug dealers have no worries about buyers."
"Yes, only those areas that are too remote have not been mentioned." Kerrigan nodded and said: "Strictly speaking, Helsain can only be regarded as the origin and wholesaler, and the people who transport and sell the goods are not them.
They will hand over these drugs to local snakes and people with skills and connections. In short, as long as they can get money, they don't care who will get the contraband flowing out of Helsinn."
"But extremely important customers and collaborators will be recorded." Augustus said: "You know that drugs are very popular in Tarsonis."
"The most effective drugs are always those mixed with deadly toxic substances. Only a small dose can make people happy, but the death will be very ugly." Kerrigan nodded again.
"Not only the nobles who are indulging in drunken dreams, but officials in the Tarsonis federal government are also loyal buyers of these drugs. They are also happy to obtain them and take care of everything for the drug dealers," she said.
"It's no wonder." Augustus had long been accustomed to the actions of the Tyranids. Only similar things in the revolutionary army could make him angry.
So far, few people have seen Augustus Mengsk lose his temper. Jim Raynor and Max Zander are definitely the two who have been lucky enough to experience it.
"If we hadn't sent out the army to capture the place, Astor's dirty and evil crimes would never have been exposed to the world." Kerrigan also lamented: "Their crimes don't stop there. Every time a new drug is introduced,
When testing, people from Astor will use people who have never been exposed to drugs and people who are heavily dependent on drugs for testing."
"There are a lot of bones buried under the field ridge."
"Once the public learns the names of these federal government officials who are colluding with drug traffickers, they will completely lose confidence in the ruling class."
"Collect these evidences." Augustus sighed at these ugly inside stories. He only hoped that it would not be too late to remedy the situation.
"We will use it. If there is a chance, we will leave it to Mike from UNN and let him find an opportunity to draw public attention to this matter."
"Marshal General Reynaud has arrived." At this time, a guard guarding the door of the city hall quickly ran over and said to Augustus.
"What brought you here, Chief Renault?" Augustus looked towards the door and saw Jim Renault in blue power armor striding towards him.
"Come on." Renault waved his hand, raised the water glass in his hand and drank it all in one gulp. Obviously, he was so busy that he didn't even have time to drink a few sips of water.
"Did you hear about it?" He said after taking a big gulp of water, "about Al."
"Why do you talk like Zeratul?" Augustus glared at him: "Say it all at once."
"Isn't this, you can't breathe?" Renault groaned: "I met a few protoss when I was dealing with the zerg. They told me that Aier had sent troops to the expeditionary force and colonial fleets scattered in the galaxy.
A recall order was issued, and they even recalled—some kind of mothership.”
"It sounds very powerful. I wouldn't be too surprised no matter what scary high-tech weapons the protoss pulls out. It may be an old thing that their grandfather's grandfather used, but it can still destroy our most advanced tanks.
Sending it to heaven, it’s really a hell.”
"They are going to be unable to withstand it?" Augustus was not gloating at his misfortune. He was just surprised that four or five months had passed since the Lord invaded Aiur, and the Protoss was unable to completely kill the Cerebrates.
He actually withstood the attack of the insect nest, the main force of the insect swarm.
"Who knows? If those old antiques in the Protoss Council can put down the face of the ancient empire and shout to the entire universe that we are being beaten by a few bugs, I'm afraid the matter must be very serious."
"Tassadar has not mentioned this matter to me yet," Augustus said, "but I have made some guesses."
"The scientific research team deployed near the Char galaxy also sent back intelligence. The detection data showed that the largest Tiamat swarm had all left Char through a newly opened wormhole." He said: "This one
The main duty of the Hive is to guard the Overlord itself."
"This means that the Overlord has probably descended on El through the wormhole. If Tassadar doesn't go back, the Protoss Empire and the Zerg may penetrate El."