Augustus met Zebediah Terra in the mayor's office of the city hall in New Babylon. He was the son of Constantine and Annabelle and the designated heir of the Terra family, the founding family of Tarsonis.
Zebediah has a young and calm face, knows social etiquette, behaves elegantly, and speaks modestly and politely, very well-measured. He is a typical Tarsonis nobleman.
Augustus was very satisfied with this, because he did not want to waste his time dealing with stupid people at this critical juncture.
"Please take a seat." Sarah Kerrigan, who was wearing a gray Army uniform of the Revolutionary Army, held a wooden noteboard in her right pocket. After bringing Zebediah and his butler into the mayor's office, she stood in front of
Gustus' side.
After they walked in, two guards in dark gray uniforms outside the door immediately closed the door. The two soldiers holding their rifles at an angle and stroking the thorns left a deep impression on the guests. The golden wolf logo on their epaulettes
and silver wheat ears indicate that he is Augustus' personal guard.
"Hello, Marshal Augustus Mengsk. I am your loyal admirer. I grew up listening to your legendary stories in the Koprulu sector." Zebediah said in front of Augustus.
Sit down on the row of chairs.
At that time, Zebediah was wearing a half-open dark blue pea coat and a federal army-style narrow-brimmed beret. His light-colored hair, which he had styled, was hanging down from his haggard face.
He was already very tired, but his eyes were still bright.
"I'm glad to hear you say that..." Augustus almost couldn't remember whether he had met Zebediah in Tarsonis, or whether they met much earlier. But it was very difficult.
Obviously, Zebediah is growing up very quickly.
Four years ago, Augustus had never heard of Zebediah Terra in Tarsonis. Now he had become the object of desire of all the girls. In contrast, Augustus was actually very interested in his sister.
Nova was much more impressed.
Zebediah is a completely realistic version of Prince Tarsonis, except that he is shorter, there is nothing regrettable about him.
Zebediah's butler is a shrewd and capable person, the kind of servant that a great noble would like.
"Zebe, I feel very sorry for what happened to your father. There was a time when Constantine and I were so good." The friendship between Augustus and Constantine has become so good that Constantine will say: You see
Madam is not bad, I would feel more at ease if you were her lover.
Although the two of them had rarely met except for long-distance communication, Constantine was so optimistic about Augustus' talents and potential that he was willing to go to Augustus even though he was disappointed with the current federal government and the nobility.
Strongly support the revolutionary army.
The friendship between Augustus and Constantine was complex and involved far more interests than anything else. But in general, the two men recognized each other as each other's good friends.
"My father died at the hands of the hybrid monsters released by the people on earth. I hope he did not experience inhuman torture and unbearable pain before that." Zebediah said sadly.
"He is the best father I have ever seen. He always hopes to raise us to be people with excellent character and strong will. Moral guidance is also an important course in Tyra's family."
"I have lost a true friend forever, a revolutionary with outstanding merits who passed away before dawn." Augustus was silent for a while and asked Zebediya:
"Is your mother okay? Is there any news about her?"
If Annabelle Terra also encounters something unexpected in this war, then it is almost certain that Zebediah will become the next head of the Terra family. His eldest sister Clara was not raised as an heir, and Nova
too small.
"...I just contacted my mother a few hours ago. She was away from the factory in the city when the Earthlings attacked, so she escaped." Zebediah hesitated for a moment and did not ask any more questions.
Zebediah had followed her mother to attend high-society banquets since she was very young, and appeared in public with a distinguished status. Naturally, she would not be so flustered in front of Augustus that she would speak uncontrollably.
"Now she has left Tarsonis on a shuttle and is heading to the mining planet owned by her family."
"What a blessing among misfortunes." Augustus said:
"The battle on Tarsonis was much more intense than I expected. I originally thought Tarsonis's outer space orbital defense facilities could stop Earthlings for at least 72 hours."
"Their attack was as fast as lightning." Zebediah recalled the scene he saw when he escaped from Tarsonis: "The orbital cannons falling from the sky directly destroyed the orbital cannons and fortresses on the ground, while the Federation army was just attacking the people on Earth.
They were scurrying away in front of the overwhelming offensive."
"Faced with the monster weapons cultivated by the Earthlings, it is only a matter of time before Tarsonis' ground forces are defeated."
"Well..." Augustus intertwined the fingers of his two hands on the table: "The hybrids are not something that ordinary human armies can deal with. With them participating in the war, the federation's defeat will be inevitable.
Within reason.”
Looking at it now, the Federation defenders of Tarsonis are undoubtedly at a disadvantage, and once the hybrid appears on the frontal battlefield, it can instill fear in the human army opposite it, which is also a heavy blow to morale.
If the main force of the Tyranid Federation is defeated in Tarsonis, then the former rebels will become the light of Terran humanity.
"Marshal Augustus. I came here because I hope you can save the people there from the invaders of the Earth and the monsters that are ravaging Tarsonis." Zebediah paused and said.
"Even if you don't say so, the marshal will do that." Kerrigan stared sharply at Zebediah, who was sitting upright. In fact, she had been more concerned about the relationship between Augustus and Constantine's wife just now.
To be honest, the noble ladies of Tarsonis were probably just like Augustus - young and handsome country nobles, full of impetus and recklessness.
Constantine and Annabella had a political marriage in the true sense. Both parties had no feelings at all and did not care whether the other party remained faithful in the marriage.
"Sarah is right." Augustus smiled, as if he had completely forgotten who almost blew up Tarsonis four years ago.
"As a Terran human being, how can we watch our home planet suffer from the abuse of Earthlings?" he said.
"Can't sit idly by and ignore it!"
In any case, Augustus will not sit back and watch the people on earth take control of the Tyranid Federation. Of course, Augustus will not intervene rashly when the fierce battle between the Federation and the UED is in full swing. He has been waiting for the right time.
"By then, you will be the much-anticipated savior of Tarsonis." Zebediah couldn't help showing an expression that said, "You are worthy of being a man I value." He stubbornly believed that Augustus was a true revolutionary.
"And I will continue what my father has left unfinished." He said: "The Terra family's support for the revolutionary army will only increase."
This is a wise choice. If Augustus wins, the status and assets of the Terra family can still be preserved, but the people on Earth will definitely cleanse Tarsonis, and any noble will be worth mentioning in front of them.
"Heroes come out of youth, Zebediah, you will definitely become a man as outstanding as your father." Augustus nodded and said: "You can meet with my treasurer Pompey, who was responsible for dealing with Constantinople.
Ding’s liaison work.”
If Augustus only overthrew the Terran Confederacy and established a new regime, he would only be regarded as a successful revolutionary. The Tarsonis might accept Augustus' rule, but they would never welcome him with joy.
But if Augustus had defeated and expelled the Earthlings before then, he would have become a national hero to the Terran people.
"I seem to have already seen the scene when that day comes." Augustus stood up, shook hands with Zebedia, put his hand on his shoulder and walked out of the mayor's office together.
"Next, you can rest in the villa on the outskirts of New Babylon arranged by my people. It once belonged to a corrupt federal official. It is guarded by Guards soldiers, and it is quiet enough that no one will disturb you." He said to him.
Zebediah said.
"I won't be in Crusa for long. If I'm not here, you can contact the Army General Staff in Crusa."
"Thank you for your help, Marshal." Zebediah said to Augustus.
"Do I have to stay there until the war? But I want to join the army. I want to kill the monster that ate my father with my own hands."
At this time, Augustus was already standing in the corridor outside the mayor's office. Next to him was a window facing the park in the center of New Babylon. The beautiful park had lush lawns and wide boulevards leading directly to the magnificent skyscrapers.
.
"I would not advise a young child like you to join the army, let alone set foot on the front line." Augustus put his hands on Zebediah's shoulders and looked directly into his eyes.
"Your minds are not mature enough, and your view of the world is not clear enough. I have seen many people who regretted it as soon as they set foot on the battlefield. War is never a beautiful thing," he said.
"The military is prepared for people who are loyal patriots who are willing to sacrifice themselves to achieve collective success. They should have a sense of responsibility that many people cannot understand, and are willing to sacrifice for a country and a nation."
"And that's who I am." Zebediah said seriously.
"...After all, you are Constantine's son. I can't arrange you into the combat force. Even considering your training time as a new recruit, it is impossible." Augustus had a headache.
"Anyway, don't you need to deal with the Terra family's affairs?"
"Most of Terra's factories are in Tarsonis, and family affairs are also business issues. My mother is still dealing with this aspect." Zebediah said: "After she decided to put all the affairs
I won’t take over completely until everything is handed over to me.”
"This makes it difficult for me." Augustus thought seriously.
"Please allow me to refuse."
"Let me participate in the boot camp training first, Marshal. The iron discipline of the army will also be a test for me." Zebediah had known that Augustus would refuse.
"Perhaps, by the time I become a qualified revolutionary soldier, the war will have already ended."
Zebediah wanted to imitate Augustus' deeds of joining the army when he was young. The idea of joining the army and becoming the famous Demon of Heaven after one year sounded exciting and fascinating.
Although Zebediah had no idea how much Augustus wanted to strangle the stupid young man from the past.
"This is not necessarily a bad thing." Kerrigan, who was following Augustus, whispered: "If an heir of the founding family of the Federation joins the revolutionary army, it just shows how deeply rooted our revolution is in the hearts of the people."
"Okay." Augustus thought Kerrigan's words were reasonable, so he followed suit.
"Don't expect my recruit instructor to open a back door for you. Crusus people are brave and tough, and getting along with Crusus recruits is not something worth looking forward to. They have always disliked outsiders, especially Tarsonis.
"
"Don't worry about me. I have been able to use various firearms since I was very young, and I have never missed combat lessons and physical training." Zebediah said that he has been proficient in bow and horse since he was a child. How can a mere Crusader do it?
Will take it seriously.
"Sooner or later you will have to suffer." Augustus smiled, thinking that Zebediah would definitely receive a lesson in the boot camp: "I'll give it to you."
Augustus put his arms around Zebediah, as close as a brother.
The New Babylon City Hall is a beautiful white Roman column-style building. Its classic design reflects the local culture and aesthetics of Crusas, and is essentially different from the gorgeous Tarsonis architecture.
The town hall was filled with Revolutionary soldiers on duty. For them, it was an extremely sacred duty to defend Augustus.
"Can you still get in touch with the other members of the Creation Family? They must have left Tarsonis as well." Augustus said to him as he walked down the stairs with Zebediah.
"Unable to contact us." Zebediah shook his head and replied: "The Terra family has many enemies in Tarsonis, and the families are also at odds with each other. There is currently no way to contact them."
"I have received certain news that almost all the founding families have been attacked." Augustus said without any regret.
"I wonder how many of them will survive until the war."
"I know that before the war started, many families sent their heirs to other planets, and presumably they were not affected. As long as Tarsonis is still under the control of the federal government, they can return and take over the family again." Zebediah
explain.
"Really?" Augustus' eyes seemed to have no light.
As they were talking, Augustus and Zebediah had already reached the downstairs of the city hall building. To Augustus' surprise, a blond woman in a blue dress immediately ran towards him. Fortunately, she was approached.
The guards stopped him in time.
"Miss Terra!" Augustus had a photographic memory of seeing people, but he really couldn't remember the name of this woman.
But Augustus did remember the little girl named Nova Terra not far from her. The girl had a golden ponytail and was standing under a tree in black sports pants and a long-sleeved shirt, her face
There is an indifference on his face that does not allow strangers to approach him.
"It's been a long time no see." He said politely.
"Augustus! My dear!" Clara ignored Augustus' confused expression and tried in vain to separate the two revolutionary soldiers wearing power armor.