The weather turned colder, and the cold wind blew all night but failed to dissipate the gunpowder smoke and scattered dust that filled the sky above the Twilight Fortress. Under the dawn light, the ancient wall was like a burnt black skeleton, bent and curled
His limbs stretched painfully toward the sky.
When Augustus was walking on the Mayan pyramid-shaped stone steps of the Zakul Temple, he could still vaguely recall its astonishing grandeur and beauty, like a miracle.
Countless beautiful lines that follow the proportions of the Fibonacci spiral are inlaid on the stone steps of the temple that go straight up to the sky, just like the naturally generated veins of leaves. Countless crystal clear green crystals are carved on the temple as if they are breathing with ingenious craftsmanship.
The organic rock walls are filled with green fluorescent lights symbolizing life, making you feel like you are in the divine world of light.
Standing on the top of the majestic obelisk of the Twilight Fortress, Augustus looked around at the black scorched earth covered with huge craters. There was once a lush and colorful forest with millions of strange vegetation and species.
They are all masterpieces crafted by nature, and Augustus could only get a glimpse of those extremely poetic and beautiful names from the ancient Celestial Language.
There once was a crystal clear river a few miles away, winding through the Citadel of Twilight and merging into a beautiful teardrop-shaped lake. But now the water has long been evaporated by Colossus and Wolf Warrior's high-powered railguns, leaving only
A long and narrow filthy swamp, with many destroyed mechas buried in it.
Zakuul's ancient ruins and the majestic Forbidden Documents were razed to the ground, and the tragedy was almost comparable to that of Aiur during the war.
For humans, it would be a pity at best. Compared with the lives of warriors, Augustus believed that these ancient ruins were not worth mentioning. But in the eyes of the protoss, this was an extremely painful loss, and the temple could not be destroyed.
Blasphemy, they can devote their lives to guarding the ruins.
"The enemy is taking away everything we hold dear, and in your prophecy, this is just the beginning." Augustus said to Zeratul.
"It's not my prophecy, Augustus, it's the Xel'Naga's." Zeratul replied.
This respected dark patriarch has repeatedly turned the tide in the most critical moments, but few people in the world know about his achievements.
Before the ancestors of the Mengsk family could reach the Koprulu Sector, Zeratul had already been traveling around the universe. Even from the perspective of the protoss, he was already an old man.
When getting along with Augustus, they were more like friends.
Augustus understood the stars, he could understand everyone and tolerate them, which is why he was widely supported.
The most commendable thing is that Augustus can even understand the burden Zeratul carries and firmly believes that the so-called doomsday will definitely come. What's more, he is just a short-sighted human in the eyes of the protoss, and even the protoss
There are also many people inside who believe that Zeratul is a madman who is obsessed with pursuing crazy prophecies and is unreasonable.
"It's all the same, Zeratul, to us, it's all the same." Augustus said: "I don't believe in the Xel'Naga, but I believe in you."
Looking into the distance, the fortresses built by the imperial army stand continuously on the horizon, and next to them are the gleaming golden buildings where the Durham protoss jumped here from other protoss worlds.
Even though the war in Zakuul was relatively short-lived, the Tyranids and the Duram Protoss invested thousands of soldiers and machines in this killing field. Because so much armor was used this time, even the documents
There are a large number of mecha wreckage scattered outside the forbidden area, and each place is marked by a giant cross made of birch trees.
It will take some time for the Imperial Army to recover damaged machinery, gather missing and injured personnel, and transport the dead back to Korhal. In addition, soldiers who have been fighting fiercely all night can not only have a good sleep, but also enjoy hot meals immediately when they wake up.
Soup and delicious food are probably their only solace.
The new EMP weapons and powerful mecha equipment gave the main army of the Tyranids a certain advantage, but casualties were still inevitable.
"You know it," Zeratul said, "and you believe it."
"You said the dark future is coming, whether it is five years or ten years from now." Augustus' eyes were very deep: "Maybe by then, we will be too old to move."
Augustus was even more convinced than Aemon and Narud that the end was coming, but sometimes he also had doubts about whether that day would come sooner or later.
If Narud could not create a large number of hybrids with the help of the Tyranid Empire, he might think that everything is not ready yet. But his master Amon may not be so cautious, and still thinks that as long as he gathers his troops
A can destroy the world in the past.
"Your worry is right. On the scale of time, the difference between us and the Xel'Naga is unimaginable. When the Xel'Naga wake up from their sleep, the world has already changed." Zeratul told Augustus
All say:
"But I think that the invasion of the insect swarm is a sign that the end will not be too far away. I came back this time just to warn you."
"Do you think we shouldn't expend too much military power before the end?" Augustus hummed:
"But the zerg wouldn't agree."
"There is one thing that can be avoided, and that is the grand plan of the Dalam Protoss to restore Aiur." Zeratul said.
"Are you serious?" Augustus glanced at Zeratul: "It's just for a doomsday prophecy that they think is illusory. But in the eyes of the Aiur stars, the catastrophe ten years ago was already
The day of destruction.”
"I saw a future where all things will be annihilated behind the void gate left behind by the Lord's death. By then, even the brilliance of the stars will be obscured, and the universe will be dark," Zeratul said.
"But from the perspective of the Durham Stars, it is inevitable for them to recapture El. Everything is just a matter of time." Augustus pondered for a while and did not question Zeratul's words.
"You may have been away from Sagulath for too long. You don't know how much power the Dalam protoss have accumulated under the leadership of Tassadar." He said: "It was the golden fleet that made Dalam
The protoss have regained the glory that was once lost in Aiur, and they urgently need to take back Aiur to unite the undercurrent of internal differences."
"If the Durham protoss thinks that it will be easy for the golden fleet to recover Aiur, why would they stop just because of your words and a prophecy?"
"They may think that the swarm of insects is leaderless and not worth mentioning, but they have ignored the terrifying eye of the wind that connects to the void." Zeratul said: "That is the eye of the void. No one knows the void better than the Dark Templar.
The horror of it.”
“We revere the void, not just because of its mystery and vastness.” He said: “Every time I return to El’s Eye of the Void, I will find that the erosion of the void is getting deeper and deeper into the wasteland of Antioch after the war.
Under the erosion of the void energy containing tyranny, hatred and hatred, it will be difficult for everything to survive for a long time."
"Could it be Amon, the God of Darkness?" Augustus suddenly thought.
"It is Amon. Under the influence of this hateful will and the shadow of the void, Aiur's zerg have become more and more violent." Zeratul said to Augustus: "And just when I want to get close again
When I look into the void with my Eyes of the Void, there is always a voice telling me to stay away from there."
"." Augustus nodded silently: "The scientific research station established by the Terran Empire in Aiur also detected the strangeness of the Eye of the Void. The surging void energy can even damage our detection drone. It can be reached
Now, I have to withdraw most of the personnel at the scientific research station because many of them have mental problems of varying degrees."
"What I'm more worried about is whether the hybrid is also related to this." Zeratul said: "If that is the case, the golden fleet is likely to step into a terrible trap."
"My scientists believe that the hybrids are the weapons that Aemon used to destroy the world." Augustus said: "But obviously, it cannot be just hybrids, unless they are as numerous as the zerg."
"Furthermore, have you ever thought that not only do some of the Durham stars not believe you, they will also slander you or even attack you."
"Because of this, I must return to Thagurath and warn Tassadar." Zeratul said: "I must have a good talk with Tassadar."
"Those who are loyal to the people and eager to regain the glory that belongs to the Protoss will regard me as a representative of cowardice, and will even call me a traitor." He: "But I must do that."
"Even if no one believes you," Augustus said, "Even if a thousand people accuse you."
"Even if no one believes me." Zeratul said, "Even if a thousand people accuse me."
"But, Zeratul, politics is far more complicated than you think. Not everyone in the Parliament of Light and Shadow can see the risks hidden behind the expedition to Aiur." Augustus' voice was calm, but his heart was filled with sadness.
it's not true.
"If you get involved rashly, you may be taken advantage of by someone with ulterior motives."
There is no harmony within the Duram protoss at all. The protoss of Sagurath believe that the Aiur protoss are plundering the resources of their homeland in order to build a fleet to regain Aiur. However, the younger generation born on Sagulas can
In the hearts of the Dark Templar, the homeland that only exists in the memories of their fathers is not as important as Sagulas.
In addition, there are a series of problems involving the distribution of rights, while the Dark Saint Samurai, headed by the female chief of the female chief, believes that the too strong Elxing Culture is eroding the new generation of Sagras.
Culture and tradition, believe that the interests of Narazim are damaged.
Although most of the members of the Golden Fleet are Aiur Protoss, and there are a considerable number of Dark Templar warriors among them, there are also a considerable number of Dark Templars who believe that their compatriots should not be sacrificed to regain the homeland of the El Protoss.
In addition, the rebellious Dark Archon Orega also has many secret supporters in Sagulath. At this time, if Zeratul suddenly appears to prevent Duram from expedition to Aiur, it is likely to cause a stir within Duram.
further disagreements.
"After that, Zeratul, Tassadar may not be able to suppress the surging public opinion. Orega's wreaking havoc in the world of Duram has led to more and more impeachments against Tassadar in the Parliament of Light and Shadow.
Ram is in urgent need of a great victory to boost his morale." Augustus saw it very realistically.
"In order to collect further evidence, I will set off to the next world to find fragments of the prophecy." Zeratul said: "The next world is Ulan. Legend has it that that dark and distant world hides unknown secrets."
"When will this kind of journey of yours end?" Augustus said, "Perhaps, after everything is over, you can find a place to have a good rest."
At this time, a sound of footsteps came from the back steps. Executor Artanis came over with several Templars and Karai phase technicians, and Imperial scientists headed by Dr. Narud of the Tyranid Empire were also among them.
.
"Atanis." Zerato turned around: "Old friend, you are sad."
"I ended their pain in my own hands." Atanis said sadly: "This makes me unfortunately."
The protoss of Zakuul, enslaved by the hybrid Maar, suffered heavy losses in this war, with very few survivors.
This was an extremely painful thing for both the Zakuul protoss who finally woke up and the Dalam protoss who had fought against them. For a long time, protoss killing each other was considered a mere
Something that happened in the darkest times.
The wounds that are deeply etched into the soul will affect the protoss throughout their lives, and such pain can even kill them.
"This debt must be accounted for by Mixed Mar, and by Eamonn and his lackeys." Augustus was very sure that Mixed Mar would face the most brutal and inhumane torture at his hands.
Now, the hybrid Mal has been packed and prepared to be sent to the Imperial scientific research planet to keep company with the cerebrates.
"Eamon! Did you hear that? One day, you will have to pay with blood!" Artanis shouted sadly and angrily.
"I am extremely heartbroken." Dr. Narude behind him also cried: "Zakhur Star Spirit is a noble warrior, they died at the last moment before dawn."
"Die in the flames." He said: "This is the last sentence that Zakukar said before his death. They are all crazy and cannot be saved."
"This is very terrible. If the mixture can even control the star spirit, then if he changes what kind of tragedy will happen to human beings, I can't think about it." Augustus sighed.
"What about the protectors of 的 Kur?"
"They have been sent into the stasis chamber." Artanis said: "By the time we found the protectors, they had already fainted due to excessive energy being extracted by the hybrid Mal."
"That's good," said Augustus.
"Your Majesty, we also discovered the spaceship of the Dark Archon Orega in the temple, and the scavenger pirate leader Alan Shezar and his men were also among them." Narud said: "That is really a great ship.
battleship!"
Augustus blinked his eyes and said to himself that it is a shame that you can still maintain a newborn-like curiosity about the creations that you are so familiar with. You are indeed the most outstanding scientist in the empire and a pillar of talent.
"Okay, put them all on the prison ship." Augustus said: "Send them all to the resocialization factory in Korhal."