Augustus told Tychus to remember to keep his pee in his crotch properly and not let any leakage out, so as not to embarrass the Tyranid Empire.
Before Tychus could nod in agreement, their voices were completely covered by an earth-shattering roar, and the ground beneath their feet immediately shook like a convulsion.
This really felt like the destruction of the world, and Augustus couldn't help but recall the spectacular scenes of the giant volcanoes on Char erupting at the same time, often tens of thousands of feet high. At that time, he almost thought he was doomed.
"The Pride of Otalis has just released a purification beam at our position. Its power is four hundred times the maximum yield of the empire's nuclear bomb."
Admiral Matt Horner's voice appeared on the channel: "The Golden Fleet is bombing all areas around the Protoss Temple. The provinces of Scion, Valari and the Shrine of Koshaka are all under attack.
From their blows, the entire surface looked like melted maple syrup."
""Thinking of the imperial warriors outside who had been swallowed by the flames, Augustus was silent for a while. The Protoss fleet undoubtedly has the ability to easily wipe out a world. Such terrifying power is in the hands of a crazy Xel'Naga.
It's not much different from completely losing control.
If Amon would rather destroy the Xel'Naga artifact and bomb the temple at all costs, even if he rams warships here one by one, then they are all doomed now.
Augustus was not betting that Eamon would not do this, because he did not do this in the original timeline.
"Boy, are you ready for the artifact?" Tychus looked at Stetman next to the artifact.
"It's almost here." Stetman was trembling uncontrollably, and anyone could see that he was scared to death.
Steitmann was busy all the time, and spent the rest of the time staring at the progress bar on the controller, mumbling like a mantra. Tychus said that Steitmann was like a gangster.
Flounder out of the water, this was immediately recognized by others.
"What percent is left?" If he had to perform a mission with someone like Stetmann, Tychus would definitely strangle him to death before he did anything bad.
"4%." Stetman said uncertainly: "I estimate it will take another eight minutes but maybe eleven minutes. The rate at which the artifact absorbs energy is not always stable. It has its own temper."
""Tychus had been holding in his stomach so much that he didn't know where to start.
"Wow, this little energy is enough for me to move my fingers." Although he had no idea what this energy meant, the high-ranking lord Alarak seemed very confident.
Unexpectedly, Stetman only glanced at Alarak for a few times and then turned his head in disappointment. This made the latter feel more uncomfortable than taunting him. There used to be a brainworm as arrogant as him, but later he was so arrogant when he saw the artifact.
tremble.
Alarak also didn't know that the artifact was actually not short of energy. The temple provided it completely, but the efficiency of absorbing energy had reached its limit.
"Your Majesty, three of the defense lines in the four directions have been broken through by the protoss. Now a protoss force composed of fanatics, high-level templars, dragon knights and immortals has entered the temple. The Royal Guards and
Special forces are working hard to stop them."
At this time, a female ghost wielding a C-20A rifle with one hand suddenly appeared in front of Augustus and others. She wore a domination mask, and her beautiful blond hair was tied into a neat single ponytail. She looked very bright
Eye.
You can definitely use these words to describe the Empire Ghost Nova Terra: tough, smart, capable, and extremely dangerous. Although she was born into a prominent founding family of the Old Federation, Nova has a knight-errant sense of justice in her body.
She volunteered to become a ghost agent just to save more people.
"I know." No need for Nova to say anything else, Augustus had already heard the shouts of killing from the fighting soldiers on both sides. In fact, they had long been forced to the edge of the temple, and the roar of guns was just drowned in the endless
Just in the midst of the explosion.
More often than not, you can hear the mental roars of the protoss warriors miles away, and their wails are more like the sounds of ghosts lingering in your mind.
"Sooner or later they will get here."
Augustus had a premonition that it would not be long before he could see Tassadar, and this thought made him feel sad.
"We are about to usher in the last moment." When Artanis spoke, everyone could feel the piety and tragedy in his body.
Artanis hadn't spoken much since just now. The golden fleet, together with most of the Imperial forces on the ground, destroyed his Duram army, and many Templars died without honor.
"Load your bullets and prepare to fight." Augustus ordered to the royal guards beside him: "Fighters, the enemy will not give us any time to breathe."
"For humans, fear and courage are equally valuable. It is with this trait that we are both weak and strong. Today, if we all die here, the world will remember Augustus Mengsk - an emperor
How he died with his loyal followers."
"For Your Majesty! For the Empire!"
"Stay here." Tychus walked over and handed Stetman a C-14 rifle: "When we are all dead, you will have to protect this piece of shit."
Stetman stopped shaking now. He felt the mission and trust. His eyes were red and he was close to tears.
Two companies of heavily armed royal guards followed Augustus away, Alarak and Artanis walking alongside him.
The temple itself is also a magnificent maze. There are twelve main passages leading to the center, and the branch roads between them are as dense as river water networks. Human beings still cannot figure out what materials are used to build these magnificent temples.
It's made, but the only thing I'm sure of is that it's indestructible.
Augustus led people into a passage that led directly to the artifact storage room. Tychus led several royal fortress guard raiders to open the way in front. Within a few minutes, he encountered many retreating Imperial Marines.
team members.
The communication channel was in chaos, but it was certain that the enemy at the front was already very close to them.
Augustus learned that the enemy had now invaded the temple.
Fierce battles were breaking out everywhere inside the temple, including soldiers from the human coalition, as well as Durham Templars, Tal'darin Protoss warriors and Dark Templar warriors who had had their nerve bundles cut off.
Every few hundred yards forward, the traces of fierce battles became more eye-catching. If Augustus hadn't clearly remembered where he was, Augustus would have thought that this was a real hell. The intricate internal passages of the temple and
The long corridor in the hall is full of mecha wreckage, corpses and dying people, and the smoldering black smoke is choking your throat.
Fights usually take place in a very short time and in a very small space, and sometimes they even involve hand-to-hand combat with swords and shadows.
Asking the Marines to pick up bayonets and compete with the Templars is equivalent to asking them to fight tigers with nail clippers. There is no such thing in the world. But at this time, the enemy will never
Sit down and reason with you.
Augustus gathered the human and protoss troops he saw along the way, and gradually gathered hundreds of warriors.
At this time, Augustus learned that he suddenly learned that a powerful protoss army was heading towards him. He had a hunch that it was Tassadar's army. Artanis' confirmation further confirmed that Augustus
Stuart's intuition.
This is a straight passage about a hundred feet wide, with some abandoned walking mechas used as bunkers simply piled inside, and several dead Imperial Marines lying next to it.
The passage was originally inlaid with many lighting crystals, but it was still dark in the depths. No one knew what kind of things would come out of the darkness.
The first one to rush out was a rolling baneling. It looked like a giant bedbug that had been sucked full of blood and had a swollen belly. It made people feel inexplicably sick and frightened. Then came more banelings and hydralisks.
, there are dozens in number.
Killing one zerg may not be difficult, but killing a swarm of them is another matter.
The soldiers of Augustus used powerful firepower to destroy these zerg and effectively suppressed the enemies behind them. But then, several Immortals appeared, and their strong shields and powerful firepower almost immediately reversed the situation.
ended the battle.
Before, it was usually difficult for them to imagine the scene of Zerg and Protoss armies fighting side by side, but this has become a reality under Amon. It is difficult to say that this is not another playful taunt from the Creator.
"Tassadar" Artanis looked forward and suddenly said:
"Did I do something wrong? Tassadar."
Unfortunately, Artanis did not feel any traces of sanity in Tassadar, and his close commander turned into a stranger.
Just like when Augustus first saw Tassadar, he was still wearing the glorious and gorgeous ceremonial armor, and his whole body was shining with dazzling golden light.
Tassadar's appearance when he walked towards Augustus was still solemn and respectable, but his eyes and double blades had turned into red, symbolizing madness. The powerful psychic power surging around him even made Augustus unstoppable.
I felt a shudder, not to mention Nova who was more sensitive to psychic powers.
"Listen, Artanis. If Tassadar dies in battle today, you should immediately succeed the Archbishop and convince your compatriots to cut off their connection with Kara."
Although Augustus spoke in an inhuman tone, Artanis knew that he was not at peace inside.
Not only Tassadar, Augustus also thought that he might die here today. No matter what, he must prepare for the worst.
Once the death of Augustus was confirmed, an "edict" was unsealed from the Augustgrad Palace.
Augustus had never thought about making his sister Dorothy or Kerrigan the empress, but in the end he gave up such an idea.
Considering that his two daughters were very young, Augustus still decided to pass the throne to his nephew Valerian Mengsk. This may not be the best choice, but Arcturus will never fight for it.
His son's throne.
Valerian is a filial child, so he probably wouldn't kill his own father.
Thinking of this, Augustus felt that he had to survive.
"If someone must die, I wish it were me." Every word Artanis said came from the heart: "Tassadar is deeply trusted by his people and the Nerazim, and
not me."
Although Artanis is still a high-ranking executive, he is actually in charge of the armies of the El Protoss and the Sagulath Protoss as the Archbishop of Durham. However, Tassadar is still alive, and Attanis
Ness would never accept the call from the Council of Light and Shadow to make him the new Archbishop.
Artanis would rather sacrifice himself than kill his mentor with his own hands.
In Artanis' view, Tassadar, not him, was the one who could save the protoss.
"This Templar" On the other side, Alarak was pacing with a bloody blade in his hand, like a hunter ready to go, or some kind of ferocious and violent cat.
"Tassadar"
"Tassadar's power is not inferior to mine." Alarak stared at Tassadar who was walking towards them and said carefully.
"Underestimating Tassadar will make you pay a heavy price, Alarak, in front of my teacher, even Phoenix will not boast of being the most powerful warrior!" Artanis is obviously too young and does not understand the world.
.
Augustus was shocked when he heard this, and said to himself that Phoenix could really do something like boasting that he was the best in the world. This must be because he had learned to brag after hanging out with the likes of Renault Tekes every day.
At the same time, Augustus was also more convinced that Tassadar was now much more powerful than before.
Tassadar is a powerful high-ranking templar who wields psychic powers like a thunder god harnessing thunder, and no one else can control him.
Later, Tassadar learned how to control the power of the void from Zeratul, and understood the method of combining Kara with the power of the void, which was the twilight energy mastered by the ancient hero Adon.
In the past, there were strong men like Zeratul who could compete with Tassadar, but that was a long, long time ago.
Even in protoss history, Tassadar's power and achievements are likely to be unprecedented.
In terms of individual strength, Augustus only knows a few people who can possibly compete with Tassadar who masters the energy of twilight: Kerrigan, the legendary Dark Archon Orega, and the Prince of Blades Gara who was infected by the swarm.
Bailey Tosh.
Artanis also wields the power of Twilight.
As for now, Tassadar is controlled by the corrupt Kara.
Although Amon has lost his incarnation as the evil god, he can still come to this world in the body of Tassadar.
Eamon's possession is equivalent to the arrival of the true god.
The power he controls will be unimaginable.
"It's enough for me to deal with him." Alarak originally didn't plan to go up alone, but now that he's talking about it, he can't help it anymore.
I said Tassadar was on the same level as me. Is this underestimation?
Artanis! Can you speak?
Only Alarak himself knew that he was unwilling to admit that the power of a mere Templar could actually frighten him.
Before he finished speaking, Tassadar activated his double blades, which almost immediately flashed in front of Alarak. The sound of the light blades colliding immediately sounded, and the shock wave generated by the collision of the two energies set off a hurricane out of thin air.
Just now, Tassadar was just leisurely observing the enemy, but there was no sloppiness in taking action.
Alarak was by no means an ordinary person, and he did not feel the slightest fear. In Tassadar's body, a familiar power made him feel a surge of hatred.
"Eamonn"
The next moment, Alarak and Tassadar were fighting together, with sharp blades screaming and killing moves everywhere, and their movements were almost difficult for Augustus to distinguish.
But just when Augustus was refreshed and thought that our high-ranking lord Alarak could hold up the situation and buy time for Artanis to cut off Tassadar's nerve bundles, he heard a shout:
"quick!"
Alarak said urgently in a commanding tone: "Come and help me!" ()