StarCraft: Tyranid Empire.

Chapter 625
The weather turned cooler, and the cold wind blew all night but failed to blow away the gunpowder smoke and scattered dust that filled the sky over the Twilight Fortress.In the morning light of dawn, the ancient wall is like a charred skeleton, with bent and curled limbs stretching out painfully to the sky.

When Augustus walked on the Mayan pyramid-shaped stone steps of the Zakul Temple, he could still vaguely recall its astonishing magnificence and beauty, just like a miracle.

Numerous beautiful lines following the proportion of the Fibonacci spiral are inlaid on the stone steps of the temple that go up to the sky like the veins naturally generated by leaves. The organic rock walls are filled with green fluorescent lights that symbolize life, as if you are in the God of Light.

Standing atop the majestic obelisk spire of the Twilight Bastion, Augustus looked around at the black scorched earth covered with huge craters.There used to be a lush and colorful forest here, and millions of exotic vegetation and species were masterpieces of nature, and Augustus could only get a glimpse of those rich and colorful forests from the ancient Protoss language. A name with poetic and beautiful allusions.

A few miles away there once was a crystal clear river that meandered through the Twilight Bastion into a beautiful teardrop-shaped lake.But now the river has been evaporated by the Colossus and Wolf Warrior's high-energy rail guns, leaving only a long and narrow swamp of filth, in which many destroyed mechs are buried.

The ancient ruins of Zaqul and the magnificent Forbidden City of Documents have been razed to the ground, and the horrors can almost be compared with the war-torn Aiur.

For humans, it would be a pity at best.Compared with the lives of warriors, Augustus considered these ancient ruins to be nothing.In the eyes of the protoss, this is an extremely painful loss. The temple cannot be desecrated, and they can sacrifice their lives to guard the ruins.

"The enemy is taking everything we hold dear, and in your prophecy, this is only the beginning," Augustus said to Zeratul.

"Not my prophecy, Augustus, but the Xel'nagar's," Zeratul replied.

This venerable dark patriarch has repeatedly turned the tide at the most critical moment, but few people in the world know his achievements.

Before the ancestors of the Mengsk family arrived in the Koprulu star area, Zeratul had already traveled around the universe. Even from the perspective of the protoss, he was already an old man.When they got along with Augustus, they were more like friends.

Augustus understands the protoss, he understands everyone and tolerates them, which is why he is so popular.

The most commendable thing is that Augustus can even understand the burden on Zeratul, and firmly believes that the so-called doomsday will come.What's more, he is just a short-sighted human being in the eyes of the protoss, and even many people in the protoss believe that Zeratul is a lunatic who is paranoidly chasing crazy prophecies, which is unreasonable.

"It's all the same, Zeratul, it's all the same to us." Augustus said, "I don't believe in the Naganaga, but I believe in you."

Looking into the distance, the fortresses built by the imperial army towered endlessly on the horizon, and next to them were the shining golden buildings of the Dalam protoss who jumped here from other protoss worlds.

Even though the battle in Zaqul was relatively brief, the Tyranid Empire and the Dharam Protoss threw tens of thousands of soldiers and machines into the killing field.Because the amount of armor was used this time, there were even a large number of mecha wrecks scattered outside the forbidden area of ​​literature, and each place was marked with a giant cross made of birch.

It will take some time for the Imperials to recover the damaged machinery, collect the missing and wounded, and transport the dead back to Korha.In addition, in addition to a good night's sleep, soldiers who fought a fierce night can also enjoy hot soup and delicious food immediately after waking up, which is probably their only consolation.

Equipped with new EMP weapons and powerful mechas, the main force of the Tyrann Empire even has a certain advantage, but casualties are still inevitable.

"You know," said Zeratul, "and believe in it."

"You said that the dark future is coming, is it five years later, or ten years." Augustus's eyes were deep: "Maybe by then, we will be too old to move."

Augustus was even more convinced than Amon and Narud that the end was coming, but sometimes he had doubts about whether that day would come sooner or later.

If Narud was unable to produce a large number of hybrids with the help of the Tyranid Empire, he might think that everything was not ready yet.But his master, Amon, might not be so cautious. He still thought that he could destroy the world as long as he gathered Troop A in the past.

"You are right to worry. In terms of time scale, the difference between us and the Xel'Naga is unimaginable. When the Xel'Naga wake up from their sleep, the sea has already changed." Zeratul told Augustus Both said:

"But I think that the invasion of the swarm is just a harbinger, and the end will not be too far away. I came back this time just to warn you."

"Do you think we shouldn't consume 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 Dalam Protoss to restore Aiur." Zeratul said.

"Are you serious?" Augustus glanced at Zeratul: "It's just for a doomsday prophecy that seems illusory to them. But in the eyes of Aiur's protoss, the catastrophe ten years ago is already Day of Doom."

"I saw a future where all things are extinguished behind the void gate left after the death of the master. At that time, even the brilliance of the stars will be obscured, and the universe will be dark." Zeratul said.

"But from the perspective of the Dalam protoss, it is inevitable for them to regain Aiur, and 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 Saguras for too long. I don't know what a huge power the Dalam protoss has accumulated under the leadership of Tassadar." He said: "It is the golden fleet that makes Dalam The Protoss has regained the glory once lost in Aiur, and they urgently need to take back Aiur to unite the dark internal divisions."

"If the Dalam Protoss thought it would be easy for the Golden Fleet to recover Aiur, why would they stop because of your words, because of a prophecy?"

"They may think that the swarm dragons have no leader, which is not worth mentioning, but they ignore the terrifying wind eye connected to the void." Zeratul said: "It is an eye of the void, no one knows the void better than the dark templar of horror."

"We are in awe of the void, not because of its mystery and vastness." He said: "Whenever I return to Al's eye of the void again, I will find that the erosion of the void has penetrated deeper into the wasteland of Antioch after the war. Under the erosion of the void energy that contains tyranny, hatred and hatred, it is difficult for everything to survive for a long time."

"Could it be Amon, the God of Darkness?" Augustus suddenly thought.

"It was Amon. Under the influence of this hateful will and the shadow of the void, Aiur's zerg became more and more tyrannical." Zeratul said to Augustus: "And when I want to get closer again Every time the Eye of the Void investigates, there is always a voice telling me to stay away from there."

"." Augustus nodded silently: "The scientific research station established by the Tyranid Empire in Ayer has also detected the abnormality of the Void Eye, and the surging void energy can even damage our detection drone. Now, I have to withdraw most of the personnel in the scientific research station, because many of them have mental problems to varying degrees."

"What I'm more worried about is whether the hybrid body is also related to this." Zeratul said: "If so, the golden fleet is likely to step into a terrible trap."

"My scientists believe that hybrids are the weapons that Amon uses to destroy the world," Augustus said. "But obviously, it cannot be just hybrids, unless they are as numerous as the zerg."

"Also, have you ever thought that not only some of the Dalam Protoss do not believe you, they will slander you and even attack you."

"That's why I must return to Sacoolas and warn Tassadar," Zeratul said. "I must speak to Tassadar."

"Those who are loyal to the people and eager to recapture the glory that belongs to the protoss will regard me as a representative of cowards, and even call me a traitor." He: "But I must do that"

"Even if no one believes you." Augustus said, "Even if everyone criticizes you."

"Even if no one believes me," Zeratul said, "Even if everyone blames me."

"However, Zeratul, politics is far more complicated than you imagine. In the Council of Light and Shadow, not everyone can see the risks hidden behind the expedition to Aiur." Augustus' voice was calm, but his heart was full. it's not true.

"If you intervene rashly, you may be used by someone with a heart."

The Protoss of Dalam is not harmonious at all. The Protoss of Sacoolas believes that the Aiur Protoss is plundering the resources on their homeland to build a fleet to recover Aiur. The younger generation born from Sacoolas In the hearts of the Dark Templar, the homeland that only existed in the memory of their fathers was not as important as Sacoolas.

In addition, there have been a series of problems related to the distribution of rights, and the dark templar headed by Vorazun, the daughter of the matriarch, believes that the overly strong Al protoss culture is eroding the new generation of Sacoolas. Culture and tradition, the interests of Nerazim's side are considered to be compromised.

Although most of the members of the Golden Fleet are El Protoss, and there are quite a few Dark Templars among them, there are also quite a few 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 Sacoolas.At this time, if Zeratul suddenly appeared to stop Dalam's expedition to Aiur, it would likely cause further differences within Dalam.

"After that, Zeratul, Tassadar may not be able to suppress the raging public opinion. Orega's wreak havoc in the world of Durham has caused more and more impeachments against Tassadar in the Council of Light and Shadow. Ram urgently needs a great victory to boost morale." Augustus looked realistically.

"In order to collect further evidence, I have to go to the next world to find the fragments of the prophecy." Zeratul said: "The next world is Ulan. It is said that the dark and distant world hides unknown secrets."

"When will your journey be the end?" Augustus said. "Perhaps, after everything is over, you can find a place to rest."

At this time, a sound of footsteps came from the back steps, and the executive officer Artanis came over with several templars and Kalai phase technicians, and the imperial scientists headed by Dr. Narud of the Tyranid Empire were among them .

"Artanis." Zeratul turned around. "Old friend, you are very sad."

"I ended their suffering with my own hands." Artanis said sadly: "This makes me extremely regretful."

The Zaqul protoss enslaved by the hybrid Mal suffered heavy losses in this war, and few survivors survived.

Whether it is for those Zaqul Protoss who finally woke up or those Dalam Protoss who fought against them, this is an extremely painful thing.For too long, protoss cannibalism was thought to be something that only happened in the darkest of times.

The trauma deeply imprinted on the soul will affect the life of the protoss, and such pain can even kill them.

"This account must be settled on the hybrid Mar, and on Eamon and his lackeys." Augustus was very sure that the hybrid Mar would face the most cruel and inhuman torture in his hands.

Now, the hybrid Mar has been boxed and ready to be sent to the imperial scientific research planet to accompany the brain worms.

"Emon! Did you hear that? One day, you will pay with blood!" Artanis cried out in grief.

"My heart hurts so much." Dr. Narud behind him also cried like a mouse: "The Zakul protoss are noble warriors, and they all died at the last moment before dawn."

"Death in flames," he said. "These are the last words spoken by those Zaqul protoss before they died. They are all mad and beyond redemption."

"This is very scary. If the hybrid can even control the protoss, I can't even imagine what kind of tragedy will happen if he turns to deal with humans." Augustus sighed.

"Where are the protectors of Zakul?"

"They have been sent into the stasis chamber." Artanis said: "By the time we found the protectors, they had passed out due to the excessive energy drawn by the hybrid Mal."

"That's all right," said Augustus.

"Your Majesty, we also found the spaceship of the dark consul Orega in the temple, and the scavenger pirate leader Alan Shezar and his subordinates are also in it." Narud said: "That is really a great ship. battleship!"

Augustus blinked his eyes, and said to himself that it is a good thing that you can still maintain a newborn curiosity about the creations you are so familiar with.

"Okay, put them all on the prison ship," said Augustus. "Send them all to the resocialization factory in Keha."

(End of this chapter)