Starting from the Planetary Governor - Chapter 197

197. Chapter 197, Am I Exposed?

Phoenix Monastery in the suburbs of Weixing City.

After more than half a year of construction, Phoenix Monastery is no longer a large construction site – at least not in the core area.

The main part of the chapel has been completed, and a larger cathedral is under construction next to it; the residential area has been completed; and the training area has also been planned.

In addition to the larger and more magnificent parts, the main practical buildings of the monastery have been completed.

In the chapel, there is even a statue of the Emperor, shining with gold.

It is indeed cast in gold. At present, on the Angry Owl Star, the value of precious metals is only used as decorations except for a part of industrial production. There is no currency, savings, or circulation. It is just right to decorate the chapel and the statue of the Emperor.

And just in front of the statue of the Emperor, an old but tall and strong figure was kneeling on one knee, with his eyes closed, and he has maintained this posture for a long time.

Pastor Rizzo always does this. Even as a priest, he closes his eyes and prays for too long.

It wasn’t like that in the past, but after coming to the Wrathful Owl, the time he spent praying and trying to communicate with the Emperor became longer and longer.

The other two members of the Phoenix have been feeling lost for a long time recently.

After three consecutive gene seed implantation operations failed, their Chapter Master locked himself in the confessional and never came out. And their Chapter Chaplain is in the same state.

The atmosphere is depressing, and pain and confusion are also in their hearts.

But today seems a little different.

Although the Chief Chaplain is still kneeling in front of the Emperor’s statue to pray, the door of the confessional not far away has opened.

The Chapter Master finally came out.

But it doesn’t make people feel at ease.

They can see that Martins’s huge body is a little hunched, a little tired, and hides some despair.

If an ordinary person is desperate and desperate, it can cause a lot of damage, let alone a Space Marine.

They looked at the Chapter Master with great concern and walked closer to the Chief Chaplain step by step.

They can feel that what is about to happen next will determine the future fate of the Chapter, but they don’t know what will happen.

Martins stood behind the chief priest and stared for a long time.

During this process, he clenched his fists several times, but then relaxed.

Finally, he exhaled deeply, and like Rizzo, he knelt in front of the Emperor’s statue, muttered something, and then said with a look of regret: “Church, more than half a year ago, you said that you foresaw the vitality of the war group on this planet called the Wrathful Owl Star…”

Martins’ voice at this moment was hoarse and unpleasant.

In the past period of time, he had hardly drunk any water, and his throat was very dry.

Rizzo, who was questioned, opened his eyes and smiled faintly: “Yes, I did have such a foresight.”

“Now, do you still insist on what you foresaw?”

“Of course, I never doubted it.”

“Even if…” Martins took a deep breath, “Even if the war group has become what it is now?”

When it came to this question, Rizzo did not answer directly.

He asked back: “Are you blaming me?”

Martins was silent, but he stared at Rizzo, and the bloodshot look in his eyes explained the answer.

Rizzo sighed and said, “It seems that you are really blaming me, but do you remember what I said at that time?”

“You said that the hope of saving the regiment lies on the Wrath of the Owl…”

“No, that’s not what I said.”

Martins was stunned.

Space Marines have a good memory. He immediately recalled the scene at that time to make sure that he remembered it correctly.

What did the chief priest mean?

Rizzo continued, “What I said is that the opportunity for the regiment to be reborn is there, it should be in the governor of that planet.”

“Is there any difference?”

“Of course there is.” Rizzo smiled again, “Hope is never in a certain place or a certain planet, but in a certain person. I have made it very clear.”

“But…” Martins spoke immediately, “The governor has done his best to help the regiment. What else can he do?”

This is indeed Martins’s idea, so he does not have too much resentment towards Gu Hang.

The Phoenix Regiment and the Governor of the Wrath of the Owl have always been an equal cooperative relationship. They chose to carry out the mission entrusted by the Governor, depending on the situation; if the mission was really outrageous, they could of course choose to refuse.

Although sacrifices were made, it was natural to fight against the enemies of the Empire, whether they were followers of evil gods or green-skinned orcs. In this matter, Governor Gu Hang did not harm them. The intelligence that should be clear was clear, and the support that should be in place was in place. The sacrifice of the battle brothers was caused by the fight with the enemy in the battle, and Governor Gu could not be blamed.

While they were carrying out tasks for the Governor, Angry Owl Star also gave rewards. A monastery was built for the war group, allowing them to freely select candidates from the teenagers of the planet. They needed surgical equipment, so they bought the latest one; they replenished their arsenal and even gave them a set of precious Terminator power armor!

What else can I say?

Gu Hang has done everything he can.

If the war group wants to develop, what else does Angry Owl Star give them? It’s

useless to give anything!

What they lack most now is people, battle brothers, and gene seeds!

In this matter, is there any way for Governor Gu to help?

But Pastor Rizzo said at this time: “Governor Gu has indeed done his best to help the ‘present’ Phoenix Regiment. But for the future regiment that will be saved, it is far from enough, he can do more.”

“What do you mean?” Martins asked anxiously, “Have you foreseen something else? There are only four of us in the regiment, we must unite for the survival of the regiment! Why are you still hiding it at this time?”

“I just don’t know how to say it.” Rizzo sighed, “What kind of help does the regiment need most now?”

“Is it… gene seeds?” Martins was so confused that he hesitated to answer this question.

“Yes, now we need gene seeds, why don’t we ask Governor Gu for help?”

“Huh?” Martins felt very puzzled. “He may be able to help us in countless places, but this place…”

“I said, I foresee that the salvation of the regiment will fall on Governor Gu. Now that we are at the border of life and death, we need gene seeds to save our regiment, so let’s go find this governor.”

“You mean, Governor Gu has our gene seeds?” Martins narrowed his eyes, and countless thoughts turned in his mind.

Rizzo did not answer directly again, but asked another question: “Martins, are you willing to pay any price for the survival of the regiment?”

“Of course I am!” Martins answered decisively, “But this has to do with…”

Rizzo waved his hand to stop him from continuing, and looked at the other two parties present.

“What about you?”

“Of course I am willing!” The attitudes of the two veterans were equally decisive.

Rizzo nodded.

He stood up, faced the three brothers, and said, “Let’s go, let’s go and meet His Excellency the Governor, meet the savior of the Chapter, and see how he saved our Chapter.”

…

The four Space Marines, who came together to visit, were fully armed, which scared Gu Hang.

But after hearing the news, he still met them in his office lobby.

Today’s Gu Hang is no longer the same as before.

In half a year, not only has his power expanded rapidly, but his personal strength has also expanded.

In the system, on his personal character interface, he is a LV5 psyker. In the battle on the Quintet three months ago, against the Orc Fleet Overlord, he was even the main force.

He himself evaluated that at this level, he might not be afraid of Martins, the Chapter Master, in a single fight.

Of course, being surrounded and beaten by four Space Marines at the same time might still cause problems, but can’t he run away if he can’t beat them?

This city is full of his people!

The reason why Gu Hang first thought about this was that the Space Marines came too aggressively and too suddenly. He didn’t know what happened, so he naturally considered everything in the worst possible way.

Of course, when they actually met, Gu Hang’s face was still filled with a bright smile.

He first welcomed the arrival of the Space Marines, and then did not make any extra attempts or indirect attacks, but went straight to the point and asked: “I wonder if the four of you are here today. Is there anything specific that I can help you solve? The Phoenix has made great efforts and sacrifices for the reconstruction and revival of the Wrathful Owl Star. I will never forget this. If you have any needs, you can just ask. I will definitely satisfy you if I can satisfy you!”

Faced with Governor Gu’s question, none of the four Space Marines, who were full of momentum, spoke.

They didn’t know what to say.

The two warriors naturally didn’t say much. They came to witness. Today, they only brought eyes and ears, and didn’t plan to bring a mouth.

As for the two leaders… Martins looked at Rizzo and found that the latter had no intention of speaking at all.

This has always been Rizzo’s attitude: you are the commander of the warband, and all decisions should be made by you.

Is this a good thing?

At least Martins doesn’t think so. He just feels a heavy burden.

Sometimes, he really hopes that someone can make some decisions for him. No matter whether the decision is right or wrong, he only needs to follow, execute, and do his best.

That must be countless times easier than now.

Putting aside his thoughts, he still has to shoulder the responsibilities of the commander of the warband and find a way out for the survival of the warband.

Martins is also not good at beating around the bush, so he also said directly: “We are here for the survival of the Phoenix Warband, and we need the help of His Excellency the Governor.”

“Oh?” Gu Hang has already put down most of his heart.

Asking for help, why don’t you say it earlier.

You are so aggressive, I thought the matter was exposed and you were going to kill me.

Eh? No, there is no such thing as exposure! I am a loyal minister of the great empire!

However, Gu Hang is a little confused.

He said, “You need help, of course, no problem, but forgive me for being frank. I have always been grateful for your efforts in the past and have tried my best to help you. I don’t know where I can still help you. If there is anything I have done wrong, you can also point it out. I am all ears.”

Martins took a deep breath and said, “We need gene seeds.”

What?

Gene seeds?

Find me?

Fortunately, he was not drinking water at this time, otherwise he was not sure if he would spit it out in one breath.

He coughed twice to cover up the shock in his eyes, and pretended to be calm and asked, “This… I understand what gene seeds are, but how can I help you? I don’t understand.”

Martins was a little discouraged again.

That’s right, as a governor, how can he help with gene seeds?

His eyes once again involuntarily looked at Pastor Rizzo next to him.

Rizzo still looked silent.

Martins was furious and said, “Eight months ago, we were wandering in the starry sky…”

He told what happened at that time.

From their predicament, from Rizzo’s foresight that the salvation of the war group fell on Gu Hang, to their arrival at the Wrathful Owl Star.

Even including the previous conversation between him and Rizzo in the Phoenix Monastery, he told everything.

Chief Priest, you didn’t say anything?

Then I will tell you everything!

Rizzo’s expression still did not change, and he let Martins shake out everything.

Gu Hang looked at the Phoenix Chief Priest in shock, with an unbelievable look, and he didn’t understand the reason at all.

But in fact, he was already calculating quickly in his mind.

Eight months ago, that should be when he activated the limited-time event [Phoenix is about to die].

Was it the power of the system that mobilized Rizzo, the Chief Priest, to foresee something in prayer?

What’s the reason?

You, a priest, were directed to the Wrathful Owl Star and me when you prayed to the Emperor?

The meaning behind this whole thing made Gu Hang shudder.

However, more severe problems are still in front of him.

After Martins finished talking about all this, he was looking at him with expectant eyes.

Not only Martins, but also the two Space Marines behind him had the same attitude.

And how should he respond?

Gene seeds… I can give them, one hundred grace points each.

For him when the event just started, he couldn’t give out a hundred grace points at that time; if he could give them out, it would be extremely painful.

But for him now, he has a fixed income of 1,300 a month, and he can take a hundred points at will.

But the question is… should he give it?

If he admits it, how much risk will this matter bring, and how much impact will it bring?

(End of this chapter)