Chapter 265 Civil strife and the power claw of human technology
"Permission to open the ruins?!"
"This...shouldn't they be heretics who destroyed the ruins?"
"Heresy! This is heresy!"
"Execute them immediately! Guards! Guards!"
Moore's words immediately set off uncontrollable excitement and quarrels in the parliament hall.
All the prophet councilors shouted one after another, claiming that Moore and his men had been transformed by humans into outright heretics.
On the other hand, the elite congressmen were confused, doubtful and shocked, and more than half of them confronted the prophet congressman, insisting that Moore had a reason for what he said.
"Quiet! Quiet!"
At this time, after hearing the sorrowful prophet, one of the three high priests, shouting in a voice that was almost degraded by the prophets, the whole hall gradually returned to silence.
However, the atmosphere at the scene still had a very strong "smell of gunpowder". After all, what Moore said had torn apart the cloak of harmonious coexistence between the two ethnic groups.
After the defeat of the fleet led by Moore, the Covenant Empire immediately mobilized heavy troops and rushed to the edge of the territory to wait for the Supreme Council's order for a full-scale attack. However, this troop dispatch was an internal political struggle within the Covenant Empire.
Because Moore was defeated and captured, the Prophet finally grasped the "key point" and criticized whether the elite clan was still able to defend the integrity of the City of Charity and resolutely defend the ability of the pilgrimage.
Under the pressure of controlled public opinion, the elite legislators were forced to make concessions and dispatch elite fleets such as "Infinite Truth" and "Ancestral Glory" to break away from the combined fleet responsible for defending the City of Charity and rush to the front lines at the edge of the territory.
This move caused the military forces under the direct control of the elite councilors to be dispersed, and the Prophet family also took the opportunity to merge the long-awaited Jiralhanae fleet into the combined fleet.
The delicate balance is broken.
Moore's defeat was not only a defeat in a battle, but also had a chain reaction that put their entire race at a disadvantage within the Covenant Empire.
"Ahem."
The Prophet of Sorrow cleared his somewhat hoarse voice, then glanced at Moore with a sullen look on his face, then looked at the leader of the Glory Guard, and said unhurriedly:
"Captain Linmir has been assimilated by the heretic called human, and his mind has become disordered. He and his subordinates were taken away and imprisoned, awaiting the final trial of the Supreme Council."
“…”
Hearing this, the commander, who was also an elite, hesitated slightly, but still waved his hand, signaling for hundreds of guards to prepare to escort Moore and his subordinates to the lower prison of the City of Charity.
"Wait a moment."
At this time, the Freim councilor stood up, stopped the action of the Honor Guard, put his right hand on his left chest, bowed slightly to show respect to the three priests, but his tone did not show much respect, and suggested:
"Distinguished priests, since Captain Linmir has the so-called evidence, we should read it first and then make a conclusion, how about that?"
“…”
Ferem's "proposal" caused the three priests' ostrich faces to show slight unnaturalness and gloomy expressions.
You must know that Moore's successful meeting with the Supreme Council is inseparable from Ferem and many elite members, which also puts them in a situation where they cannot get down.
Immediately, the prophet of mercy, who had straightened his expression, said to Ferem: "Evidence can be false."
"I swear by the blood of the martyrs, if there is any fraud, I, Moore Linmir, will fall into darkness forever!" Moore raised the helmet in his right hand and swore.
Ferem took advantage of the situation and said to all the members: "I swear by the martyrs, well, this is enough to prove Captain Linmir's determination..."
With that said, Ferrem turned to the three priests and continued: "If the distinguished priests are determined that they are not traitors, why should they be afraid of the evidence provided by a captain? Could it be...?"
Ferem's remarks successfully allowed elite lawmakers to occupy the commanding heights of public opinion.
Regardless of whether the evidence provided by Linmir is false or not, the priests need to approve the broadcast, otherwise it will further prove their guilty conscience.
In fact, these three ostriches knew from the beginning that humans seemed to have the authority to open the Forerunner ruins.
But they never thought that there would be a "person" like Sui Bian among humans, and they never thought that Sui Bian would receive Lin Mier and then release Lin Mier, who knew everything, back.
Seeing that Ferem and a group of elite MPs insisted on making a clear statement, the three ostriches were completely unable to step down.
then…
"enough!"
The Prophet of Truth used its weak hands to hammer down the suspended wheelchair with a fist, and issued a mandatory order to the leader of the Glory Guard:
"Captain Linmere has spread heretical remarks! Take him and his men to prison, destroy the contaminated armor, and await execution soon! During this period, no one is allowed to come into contact with heretics, and those who disobey the order will be treated as such.
Heretic!"
After giving the somewhat angrily order, the Prophet of Truth immediately controlled the levitating wheelchair, turned around and disappeared into the council hall, followed closely by the other two priests.
The Honor Guard, who followed the order, put some kind of "mask"-like shackles on Moore and a group of his subordinates, so that they could no longer speak, and then escorted them to the bottom prison.
Seeing the three priests leaving hastily, the on-site debate had to be settled. At the same time, the two-faced congressmen who were leaving the scene one after another, or the rift between the prophets and the elites became more obvious.
…
Leave the parliament hall.
Three ostrich priests walk through a sky corridor.
"It seems... I have to give in to those reckless people in advance!"
As the Prophet of Sorrow spoke, he made a fist with his right hand, signaling to his two colleagues that it was time to eliminate the "disobedient" elites.
As the leader of the Ostrich, the Prophet of Truth said with deep hatred: "Not just the Sangheili (elite), this time we are going to "cleanse" all the members, including those trash from my clan.
Act as originally planned, let the Jiralhanae (Jilahani), who have long been grudged, replace the Honor Guard, and then let them quickly eliminate the Sangheili living in the City of High Charity."
"Well, we can only advance the plan." The Prophet of Mercy agreed: "Without any delay, I will make arrangements now to make the Jiralhanae tribe ready."
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! "Prioritize the elimination of Linmir and the MPs, who pose the greatest threat. The reason for the purge is that the Sangheili clan secretly cooperated with heretical humans in an attempt to hinder the pilgrimage.
Good going," added the Prophet of Truth.
"Don't worry," the prophet of mercy responded.
The prophet of sorrow added: "Leave the side of the Glory Guard to me."
"good."
The next three ostriches headed towards their palace, preparing to uproot the elite clan's influence in the City of Charity.
What seemed like a well-prepared plan to consolidate their power and status, on the contrary, highlighted the short-sightedness of the three priests. They considered how to use war to gain absolute dictatorship despite the fact that there was a great enemy like human beings in front of them.
Maybe they are arrogant and believe that the Covenant Empire can crush humans with its huge size, or maybe they believe that they can rest easy in the rear and don't have to worry about being attacked by the main human force.
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Shortly after.
The upper levels of High Charity.
Large cylindrical buildings are located here, and the streets are wider and planted with green, blue and yellow "green" plants.
This is a residential area that only belongs to the elite, and the residential unit in one of the huge buildings...
"Ouch...~!"
The angry roars of the two elites resounded in the living room, which resembled a human apartment.
The excellent sound insulation effect of the living units allows them to vent their anger and release their emotions without any worries.
In the center of the living room, there was a small holographic screen, which played the events that took place at the Harvest Star ruins and the conversation between Sui Bian and Moore for the elites present.
The source of the screen is the silver helmet placed on the table.
Three elites stood in front of the screen.
The elite wearing silver armor and lacking a helmet was Losco who escaped the search of the Honor Guard and left in secret according to Moore's order.
The other two were respectively elite veterans wearing gold and purple robes who seemed to be on vacation. The roar just now came from them.
The elite in golden robes are the same supreme captains as Moore, and the skin exposed outside the clothes is also covered with ferocious scars.
The most distinctive feature of the purple-robed one is that part of its mouth is missing, changing from a "four-petal mouth" to a "three-petal mouth".
They are Tir Wadami and Artes Wattou, comrades and best friends who once fought together with Moore, made many meritorious deeds from the bottom, and were promoted to the ranks of generals together.
Especially the purple-robed Ates was nicknamed "half-mouthed" by Moore and Wadami.
Losco secretly visited Wadami first, expressed his intention, and then went to Ates's living unit together, and played the evidence that the prophet deceived the elite family.
The evidence provided by their old friends and subordinates, coupled with the prophet's recent actions, allowed the two elites to see clearly the prophet's face.
End the roar.
Wadami, who looked solemn, analyzed: "The congressman supports Moore in clearing his guilt and safeguarding the honor of our clan, but if he chooses to openly confront the Prophet, the situation of our Sangheili clan will be in danger."
"I'm going to gather my subordinates and kill those decadent bastards!"
Ates turned around and left, preparing to lead the elite special forces and rush directly to the palace in the City of Charity.
"Don't be reckless." Wadami quickly stopped his grumpy old friend and advised:
"The first thing we need to consider now is to spread Moore's discovery and warn the people to be wary of the Prophet and the entire Covenant Empire.
Even if we gather troops, we should evacuate the people living in the City of Charity as quickly as possible, rather than act blindly without any plan."
"That guy Moore must be saved!" Artes added.
"That's for sure, we first..."
"Boom~Long~..."
Suddenly, the sound caused by the explosion caused the entire giant building to shake, and at the same time interrupted Wadami's words.
The three elites who noticed something was wrong immediately walked to the edge of the living room and opened the holographic window to observe the situation outside.
I saw a fierce battle breaking out outside.
The streets were filled with numerous armored units, as well as heavily armed Jiralhanae, Gnolls, Grunts and members of various races, except for the elites commanding the ranks.
Because they were on vacation, the unarmed elites were being massacred indiscriminately.
No matter how strong their physical fitness is, without the protection of armor, when faced with high-temperature plasma and live ammunition attacks, elites can only end up in despair.
At this moment, a beetle-shaped tank fired a dazzling plasma cannon towards the giant building where Vadami and the others were located.
"Boom~--!"
The artillery batteries exploded beneath their units, causing even more noticeable movement.
"Shameless guys who have no glory to speak of!!"
Ates yelled and left quickly, opened the automatic door and rushed out of his living unit.
This time, the more rational Wadami did not stop him, but rushed to the street with Losco, who put on his helmet again, and followed his half-mouthed friend.
Facing the sudden "backstab" from the Covenant Empire, the first thing to consider is how to break out of the encirclement.
Soon, Vadami and hundreds of elites rushed into the giant building and came to the streets to fight against the Covenant Empire.
The half-mouthed Ates, who had experienced many battles, stood out and used his agile steps to dodge the green light plasma bombs. He jumped with all his might and landed behind the two gnolls who were attacking him.
"Click!" twice.
Ates easily broke the necks of the two gnolls, picked up two plasma pistols, turned towards the nearest Jiralhanae holding a gravity hammer, and continuously pulled the trigger.
"Whoosh! Whoosh!"
Dense green plasma shot toward it.
"Buzz~! Buzz~!"
But the energy shield generated by the armor helped the Jiralhanae withstand the fatal attack.
Wadami, who saw this scene from a distance, instantly understood that the prophet had already targeted their elite clan, otherwise Jiralhanae would not be qualified to use armor that generates energy shields.
"Hahaha! Die! You arrogant guy!"
The Jiralhanae laughed loudly, then let its half-ton body run wildly and hit Artes with a high-lifting weight.
Artes rolled to the left to dodge.
With a "Boom!", Hammer Feng smashed a shallow pit more than ten centimeters deep into the ground.
If this blow really hits Artes, the result can be imagined.
But Artes was too lazy to think about the consequences.
At this moment, it was rolling and holding on to the trigger. The muzzles of the two plasma pistols shone green and made a charging sound of "Ri~~" at the same time.
After completing the dodge, adjust your body shape and kneel on the ground, aim the muzzle at the Jiralhanae, and then release the trigger one after another.
"Wha~----!"
Two football-sized energy-charged cannons were fired out one after another.
"Bang~----!"
The first artillery regiment successfully broke through the energy shield.
"Pfft!!"
The second one that followed exploded the Jiralhanae into dregs, with chunks of flesh flying everywhere and blood splattering everywhere.
"Pah!" The plasma also splashed on Ates's body, soaking the expensive purple robe.
"Roar!!"
But before Ates could stand up, he saw more Jiralhanae beasts holding gravity hammers attacking him.
"Bah~..."
The two plasma pistols in his hands emitted green smoke, indicating that they were still cooling down, so Artes could only fight against several Jiralhanae beasts with his bare hands.
but…
"Buzz~----!"
In the roar of the Jiralhanae, it heard the sound of the power claws of human technology charging.
"Bang~! Bah!"
Then it appeared "out of thin air", its power claws flashing azure light, easily shattered the energy shield of the Jiralhanae, and cut the flesh into several pieces extremely "smoothly".
Also...
"Ha! Alien bastard." The metallic man smiled disdainfully.