"Dalam has repelled the billions of zerg that invaded Sagulas, and I was able to get away and come here. This is indeed good news for us."
Zeratul was quite outspoken this time. Whenever he wanted to say three sentences, he always only said the first two sentences, leaving the listener to guess the third sentence. This was Zeratul's speaking habit, and he didn't realize it himself.
How about it.
Fortunately, Zeratul was not one to say: Which should you hear first, good news or bad news? Although Augustus suspected that Zeratul had such a sense of humor.
"An alien? A large upright lizard with gray skin and green eyes." The child Mai, who was held under Tychus's arm, looked at Zeratul in surprise. Mai had some psychic talent, but it was not very sharp.
"It's something like this." Tychus commented ambiguously:
"Zeratu, if you don't mind, why do you want to change into new clothes?"
"Thank you for your kindness." Zeratul looked at Tychus with his bright eyes, feeling from the depths of his mind that this playful joke was not entirely malicious.
Dark Master Zeratul seems to have been busy running around, fighting desperately against the enemies of the Protoss, so that he had no time to mend the torn tabard and scarred armor. Time and wind and frost have taken their toll on this respected Protoss elder.
It left indelible marks.
This venerable Protoss Dark Templar is a friend of humanity, a knowledgeable explorer and a fearless warrior.
Then, Zeratul's eyes once again fell on the frightened Dr. Narud, and his sharp gaze made the latter's face turn even more earth-colored. Narud tried his best to maintain his composure, but he still felt red-faced due to being at a loss as to what to do.
Everyone was humiliated in front of the emperor.
And to be honest, even though the shrewd Dr. Narud is a brilliant actor who is deeply involved in the drama, he still overacted due to excessive force. Narud not only saw the protoss, but also dissected on the operating table, and even
He is more familiar with their genes than the protoss themselves.
Zeratul couldn't see through Narud's thoughts, and he became suspicious after thinking about it. If he didn't use some kind of tool, his thoughts shouldn't be blank.
"I am very happy to hear the news that you have defeated the Zerg. This is another victory for the Justice Alliance." Augustus dismissed the surrounding guards and agents, indicating that these soldiers should not panic.
While Augustus was busy building the empire, the Dallam protoss of Thagurath were still busy fighting the zerg that invaded their homeland through the Xel'Naga portal. Although Augustus had no time to send reinforcements, he
Still provided material support.
Augustus was not worried that the protoss would be defeated by the invading zerg, and their eventual victory was ultimately a good thing.
"Zeratu, to be honest, if it weren't for a critical matter, I can't think of a reason for your sudden visit." Augustus breathed a sigh of relief: "Where is the rebellious Dark Archon Orega?"
"It's not like this every time." Zeratul argued in his own way, but it was not as convincing as any of his previous words.
"Dalaam's warriors drove Orega from Sagulath, but he vowed to come back one day in the future." Then, Zeratul said regretfully:
"Orega just returned to the void in full view of everyone. He is so powerful, and the void now still echoes the most vicious curse of the Dark Archon. Now, I am no longer his opponent."
"Even you can't deal with him?" Augustus knew that there were few opponents in the world that Zeratul could not defeat.
(The red ball has a voice in the game: Orega is still alive, and we feel his anger.)
Even the protoss fear Orega.
Orega is the most powerful Dark Archon in history. He was formed by the fusion of seven Dark Templar warriors instead of two. And the dark forbidden knowledge Orega possesses also makes him a kind of immortal.
It exists, cannot be harmed by any "physical" force, and possesses god-like power.
Overlord, Queen of Blades and Orega are some of the most powerful individual creatures in the real universe, and Orega also has a record of fighting a fleet alone.
In the original interstellar history, Orega was not Aemon's lackey. But now, Augustus is not sure.
At present, Augustus' Tyran Empire has no conflict with Orega, but it is definitely a terrible enemy.
"I have never seen a power as powerful as Orega's in a protoss. Even among the Dark Archons, his power is unmatched." Zeratul said sadly.
"The evil power of Orega is itself a natural disaster, and the protoss has seen the terrible effects of hatred on our people." He warned Augustus: "I learned that there are humans working for him, and
You have to pay attention to this." "If you are vigilant at night, you will have no faults."
"I know that there are some pirates and mercenaries serving Orega. These people dare to earn even the money of the God of Death. This is causing trouble." Augustus nodded, indicating that he had written down this matter:
"This is not the place to talk. People in Formica have never seen the Star Spirits, but that doesn't mean they haven't heard of your bad reputation."
He turned to Faraday and said, "Find a flying car. We'll talk on the way back to the headquarters."
This is in a densely populated settlement. Although it is not a crowded commercial street, the appearance of a protoss is bound to cause quite a commotion. To the humans of the protoss, protoss is still synonymous with mystery and terror, and they do not
You can accept aliens like this walking around your doorstep with peace of mind.
At this time, no one has noticed Zeratul, but it will only be a matter of time.
"I will leave soon." Zeratul said: "Augustus, I came to you for another matter."
"Don't even drink tea? Look, I really thought you came here because you missed me." Augustus smiled and complained that the old man refused to stay a little longer.
"We will renew our friendship after we finish the matter at hand." Zeratul said that we would definitely do it next time.
Zeratul never seems to have a moment of leisure. He feels that he has a heavy burden on his shoulders, so he is strict with himself and dare not slack off, even though no one has ever truly understood him.
"I know you came all the way here just to announce the good news." Augustus shrugged: "But as long as I am willing to take action, I will not refuse you."
Although it is not nice to say this about my old friend Zeratul, he has always been synonymous with trouble. Augustus originally thought that Zeratul was going to bring prophecies related to the Voice of Darkness, but he was busy with the war.
He obviously didn't have that much time to pursue the Xel'Naga prophecy and go to Aiur to find the Overlord's insect corpse.
Despite this, Augustus was still pleased with Zeratul's arrival.
"Is it for the matriarch Raszagal?" Augustus probably guessed Zeratul's intention.
Augustus only learned a week ago from Lieutenant General William Wachowski's report that Tosh, the Prince of Blades who appeared in the Terrador system, actually kidnapped the Dark Templar matriarch and the current
Rashagar, Archbishop of the Protoss of Durham.
I thought I wanted to use the power of the Dark Templar to fight against the Cerebrates, but after reaching Char, I failed.
No one knows how Tosh sneaked into the protoss capital of Thagurath, Taimatros, and abducted the matriarch, even as all the Shadow Guard rushed to destroy the invading zerg.
"Yes." Zeratul said: "Tosh is in the territory of the Human Empire, and your fleet has been tracking him for a long time."
"I will send a message to Lieutenant General Wachowski to help you." Augustus nodded and said: "However, Zeratul, even you can't deal with Tosh and his swarm alone."
Most of the time, Zeratul is a lone ranger rather than a commander of the protoss armies.
"The interim Archbishop Tassadar commissioned a huge fleet, and I just took the first step." Zeratul said: "Many Dark Templar warriors who have never left Sargulas also joined this fleet.
The common hatred among the world has united the Dalam protoss like never before."
Rashagal is the eldest Dark Templar. She has commanded the Nerazim tribe since they first broke away from Aiur. The Dark Templar regards themselves as Rashagal's children, so it is impossible to treat them like this.
Turn a blind eye.
"I think I can provide some technical help. If I can capture the Prince of Blades alive, it will also be of great help to my research." Dr. Narud has always been cautious, but he still did not forget to please his
emperor.
"Very good." Augustus said it's great that Narud has you.
"There are no words to express my gratitude," Zeratul said.
It was just time to talk when a red flying car appeared above the block. Although the decoration was simple and unpretentious, its light engine sound still showed that this was a rare and good car.
Before attracting more attention, Augustus got into the car with Zeratul. Of course, Zeratul wasn't in the car at all, he just disappeared before anyone could find him.
The accompanying people also crowded forward, and Tychus packed up the wheat and took it away with one hand, like a habitual human trafficker.
"Where are you taking me?" Mai already knew that these people were extraordinary, so he wanted to make some money, but he was still a child after all, and now he was almost crying.
"Don't be nervous, you can read minds, can't you?" Tychus said calmly: "You should know that the gray-haired boy is the current boss of the Tyran Empire. I heard that some places call him
First Citizen, what a travesty.”
"We are going to take you to the Ghost Academy, where there are peers with the same talents as you."
When the flying car took off, the red and gray spiers of Dennis City were all in sight. This war-torn city is returning to its past prosperity and vitality, and the new building planning area has expanded many times.
As a colony with unique resources and geographical location, Formica has always relied on stable special output and the advantages of shipping docking points to make profits. Many planets invaded by Zerg will inevitably decline, but Formica
Not so with Mika.
With the decree issued by Emperor Augustus to establish the 32nd imperial star province of Agria, Formiga became the gateway and port world between this province and the core world of the empire.
There is a newly discovered Xel'Naga portal in the neighboring star system of Formiga, and the Tyranid Empire has obtained the opening technology of this technology from the protoss. Through this portal, ships can reach several destinations in an instant.
Another imperial world with a portal, Haiji Star Province, a thousand parsecs away.
This also means that Formiga will become a vital Imperial world, so that if the enemy invades again, reinforcements can arrive quickly. However, its greatest advantages are still shipping, communications, and the ability to further connect the Empire's vast territory.
value.
"How do I know if this emperor is a good person?" Mai was moved, but he still didn't believe what Tychus said.
Psykers are aliens among humans. Their psychic potential and other talents are the product of genetic mutations. The ordinary compatriots of psykers are more or less jealous or fearful of this talent. Only their true kindred spirits
Only then can we cherish each other.
"You're right, of course he can't be someone like me." Tychus chuckled.
"There is no need for Augustus to play with a child like you. He has to work hard every day to deal with the important affairs of the huge empire and thousands of trivial matters, just to make the lives of empire citizens like you better." Kai
Regan said.
"But I heard from my parents that every child who went to the Ghost Academy never came back." Thinking of this, Mai became even more sad.
"I only wish I had parents like you." Kerrigan repeated: "This is not the past, this is the Age of the Empire, the age of Augustus Mengsk."
The flying car soon landed at the heavily guarded Imperial Marine Corps headquarters, where a group of Imperial officers were waiting.
The place where Augustus usually handles imperial government affairs is here instead of the Governor's Palace in Formica. As an emperor who seized power with the help of the rebel army, Augustus spent more time in military uniform than in fine clothes.
Much more. This is not to emphasize the emperor's status as the supreme commander of the imperial armed forces, he is just used to it.
"Draft a new local government decree in Formica, and I will dictate it to you and record it." On the way to the headquarters, Augustus said to Kerrigan as he walked:
"Those Formica people who lost their houses and other fixed property during the Zerg invasion should receive corresponding financial subsidies, which shall be allocated from the imperial finance as appropriate."
Generally speaking, this is the job that the governor of the Formica Empire should do, but what he did did not always satisfy the emperor. If he had not been somewhat capable and had accumulated local reputation, Augustus should have
Assign another person.
However, the imperial governor has more power than the federal governor, and he does not have to be born in a noble family and be hereditary. Augustus can replace him at any time. The emperor of the Tyran Empire only values ability. For those who were not of noble blood in the past,
For talents who have not yet been promoted, this is an era of great brilliance.
When Augustus returned to the headquarters, Zeratul had been waiting for a long time. Zeratul politely did not move anything belonging to the owner of this place, and naturally he would not pry into military secrets.
There are several tables in the headquarters, which are filled with printed documents. They are all urgent documents sent from Kehal and must be reviewed by the emperor. After all, most of the current government affairs of the empire are handled by Augustus' brother Actu.
Prince Charles will handle it, and he will only send it if he thinks he does not have the authority to handle it.
"Leading an empire is not easy even for you, my friend," Zeratul said.
"Since taking the throne, I have lost a total of 12 pounds. Some people say that I am a dictator, but I have to say that even being a dictator is very tiring." Back here, Augustus behaved much more casually.
Originally, Augustus planned to visit every planet in the Agria Star Province, participate in the inauguration ceremony of the Xel'Naga Portal (the official name of the empire is Xel'Naga Star Gate), and wait for an imperial colony.
Haiwen presided over the landing of immigrants, etc.
"Let's talk about the plan to rescue the matriarch in detail. Tosh has been bouncing around in my empire for too long. It's time for him to learn a lesson."