Emperor's Bane

Chapter 535 My money! ! !
"I still remember that when the original body called us here and entrusted the Far Eastern Frontier to us, she told us: work for the original body, work for the legion, work for the entire Avalon, and pay attention to integrity and honor. Same dust."

"What is light and dust?"

"Being in harmony with the light means: we, do our things; mortals, do the things of mortals; warriors, do the things of soldiers; as for the friends and allies of the Legion, they should also do what they should do. ”

“Everyone has something to do, everyone must fulfill their responsibilities, everyone must fill their share of responsibilities, complete the goals visible to the naked eye, and then receive the benefits and feedback they deserve: In this way, we held hands with each other to set up the stage."

"As the saying goes, there is me among you, and you among me. As long as everyone can stand under the same flag, then everyone can hold up this flag by putting in a little effort and doing their part. It’s tall and straight, and everyone under the flag will naturally feel cool.”

"But then again, the fundamental reason why this flag can stand is that before everything started, the mother of our genes had already arranged each of us into the most suitable position: so we only Just keep your head down and do things at your job, there is no need to think about other places. "

"Under this banner, no one will be so important that they cannot be replaced, but no one will be despised because of their incompetence. As long as they do their best to complete their work, then everyone will be a part full of glory. Everyone It will not be a foil next to the sharp edge, and the so-called cruel internal disputes will naturally be out of the question. "

"This is the light and dust."

"What do you think, you three?"

When Bayar turned around and asked about the other people in the room, his fingers reluctantly left the reliefs on the wall decorated with the ancient glory of the legion. This is the only one in this [Sword Column Hall] Decorations, they stand between the glazed tile dome and the cold air, so that this hall, which symbolizes the supreme power of the Dawnbreaker Legion, does not look like an empty tomb.

"What do you think, Hector: How do you understand the word "harmony with light and dust"?

"I also……"

"Are you like this newcomer?"

"I don't think much of it."

"What about you, Lana?"

Sitting next to Rana was a young man. At least Bayar thought that this little guy named Bernard, who was recruited after the Legion left Terra, was far from mature enough, but he had to Admittedly, this kid's internal affairs ability is very good, and he has already been unanimously recognized by everyone, including the original body. In addition to his position in the Council of Swords, he also serves as the auxiliary military attache of the original gene: any person in Avalon has Regarding internal affairs issues, they will ultimately pass through Bernard's hands.

"First of all, I don't think the original sentence of "harmony with light and dust" has any special meaning. She has also pointed out other things for us. You can't just remember this sentence. Furthermore, compared with the word "harmony with light and dust", Our genetic mother prefers to use [everyone’s job].”

And this time. Sitting here is Hector, who is in charge of the 11th Company. He is obviously not yet accustomed to the reality that he can set foot in the highest palace. He sits on the somewhat ill-fitting chair and is timid: Such an appearance makes Bayar, who had always been calm, inevitably had the idea of ​​teasing him.

Bayar stared at Bernard, who just shook his head slightly.

"You mean, an Avalon who shares the same dust with the Empire and Light?"

"Avalon looks no different from other imperial territories. It is ignored by everyone or drifts with the crowd. The evaluation of outsiders is not important. But will their eyes be focused on Avalon and will they see the difference in us? Clues, but very important: I personally think that this is what the original body means.”

After a moment of silence, Bernard resumed his smile.

"……of course not."

Taking advantage of this awakening, he took the time to look around at his comrades present: The stone table in front of him was not big, and it could just fit all four members of the Sword Council. If necessary, two more swords could be crammed in. The chair, on the steps to the north of the stone table, is the original body's personal seat. It is also a cold stone table and chair.

Therefore, Rana, Bayar and Bernard are the unshakable regular members of the Sword Fence Council. As for the final fourth seat, it is an unfixed position that changes depending on the situation: maybe It may be a powerful company commander in a certain legion, or an archbishop from a certain forging world, or even a mortal officer, a clerk, a deacon, or even an imperial governor. At the most special time, he still sits in this position. Maid of the Stars.

As for rulers, they should not be in a leisure environment for a long time, but should always feel the biting force of power itself. This is the consistent attitude of the Lord of Avalon.

The champion swordsman nodded, absorbing this point of view in his heart, and then he looked at the last one: the silent Lana was at work, his face was so rigid that it reminded Bayar of Rogal Dorn. , but he still had the courage to disturb this brother, and he was sure that Lana had been listening.

So, he first looked at this junior.

"What do you think, Bernard?"

"If you're asking me, Bayar, I can only give you two sentences."

As for Bayar himself, he is not interested in these twists and turns. During the fifty or sixty years that Morgan has been in charge of the legion, he has never shed his identity as the (real) chief champion swordsman of the legion. No one among the Dawnbreaker colleagues has ever been able to challenge him. Therefore, his responsibilities in this council are also very simple: when something not simple needs to be implemented, someone has to take the knife and someone comes. Keep these knives.

Bayar waited for a full minute before he received Rana's reply: The head guard calmly finished reviewing the document in his hand, pressed it aside, then raised his head and looked at it calmly. To the champion swordsman.

"I do not know."

"Don't you want us to look unique in the eyes of outsiders? Why?"

"I... wasn't here either..."

On the side close to the original body, sat two taciturn members: the chief of Mordred's guard, the former leader of the Old Guard group, and the chief guard of the original body, Lana, naturally occupied a position. , when the Primarch was away, he was the temporary leader of this small team, using his rock-like accent to arbitrate everything under Avalon's rule.

He shook his head.

"I don't quite understand this word. After all, it is an ancient heritage tens of thousands of years ago. But if you ask me to say it, I feel that the harmony in the original body's mouth does not refer to us: it refers to us being responsible for the entire Ava. When you are prosperous, you must show your attitude to the outside world.”

"What do you think of that word?"

Bayar touched his chin. He had never thought of it this way. After all, as Bernard said just now, "Heguangtongchen" is a word extracted from the complicated language of Gu Terra. I'm afraid it's just Even the original body didn't quite understand what it meant.

Although the Spider Queen was indeed designed according to similar standards at the beginning, in the side hall on the left hand side of her throne room, Morgan only left the necessary round table and stone chairs, listed swords, and walls. The flags and reliefs were deliberately created to make even the bravest Astartes feel the chilling loneliness.

……

"……Ah I?"

Bayar raised his eyebrows, just feeling a little bored, but he did not force his juniors, but turned his attention to the two guys who seemed to be concentrating on their work: after working together for twenty years, of course he could tell at a glance You can see who is fishing.

After all, this hall located in the deepest part of the Dawn Goddess was separated by the original body for the sole purpose of accommodating several of Morgan's carefully selected heirs: when the original body's attention shifted to other things , these people will temporarily rule the entire Far Eastern frontier in her name.

"……Fine."

Therefore, exactly twenty years after he officially became a member of the Sword Council, when Bayar sat on the seat made of marble sculptures, he could still feel that his neck was instinctively twitching due to the cold, but this was true. It made his brain clearer.

"Only when you have something bad or troublesome, you need to find someone. If you have something good, you just need to wait and someone will come specifically to find you: after all, there is never an airtight wall in this world."

"Hmm...reasonable."

After the Primarch's Attendant was called, he immediately put on his unmistakable smiling face. Then, just as he was about to follow Hector's skills again, he was beaten by Bayar with a wave of his hand. broken.

Morgan's pride, who was as burly as his other three brothers put together, was stunned for a moment when he was called, and did not react at all. Then, he pointed at himself belatedly. After getting Bayar's affirmative nod, Hector just pondered for a moment and chose a universal answer.

"second……"

Lana frowned.

"Whether you are performing your duties or drifting with the flow, is there any necessary connection with the matter at hand: the triple Farr or the crash on the document, which one reminds you of the word "One Light and One Dust"?

"Any one of them reminds me."

Bayar smiled carelessly and waved the document in his hand.

"You see, it is obvious that the original body has already designed a system for jointly distributing benefits. Each role in this can get rich rewards that far exceed their efforts as long as they perform their duties: but even so, The triple Fal still don’t know how to be satisfied, they still don’t understand the simple truth of [harmony with light and dust].”

"A word that even the Emperor may not be able to explain clearly. You ask a forging world at the edge of the galaxy to understand. It is too difficult for these guys selling gears."

Lana smiled sarcastically.

"Anyway, Marshall has brought Avalon's armament reports over the years and summarized them one by one with the Primarch in the throne room. The intelligence from the Ministry of Internal Affairs is also flowing like water: the dice has been cast, and the Primarch has no intention of Give Sanchou Faer another chance to turn around."

"Our genetic mother allows others to be both light and dust. As long as she does things for her, she can treat them equally. But for people like this who don't want to be both light and dust, they can only let others Burnt in the sun."

"Anyway, everything makes sense."

Bayar pressed the piece of paper in his hand on the table in front of him.

"With just this piece of paper, the three forging worlds can issue executions. Even if it involves going to Mars or even Terra, we are all right: now we only need to wait for the Titan Legion sent by Triple Farr to arrive at the designated location to ensure that Once we can control it, the operation can begin, and the emperor can't say anything."

"The Emperor can't say anything."

Lana shook his head.

"You have to know that the Victory Legion II of Triple Fal has been participating in the war in the name of the Emperor. But since our mother specifically discussed this issue with the Emperor on the Redemption Star, the Emperor He specifically ordered this legion to come to the Far Eastern border: the hidden meaning is already obvious. "

"The two Titan legions of the Sun and the Hand of the Queen are already waiting for them. As for the two Titan legions left behind by Triple Fal, they are no match for the warmongers. Together, they don't even have half the physical strength of the warmongers. quantity."

"That is to say, we only need to prepare this piece of paper and one piece of charges, that's enough."

"Is one sheet enough?"

This slightly confused voice certainly came from Hector.

"After all, there are three forging worlds, so we always need to prepare more charges, right? I see that the charges on this document only include some complaints such as deceiving production and the unknown cause of death of the investigation team. If Triple Far wants, they It’s not something that can’t be defended.”

"That's not enough to warrant a capital offense."

"So it is."

Bayar nodded: Just like Hector said, the human empire must pay attention to procedural justice after all, especially when the target is the theoretical allies of the empire such as the Forging World, without giving any details. Given the reasons on the table, even if it can be done forcefully, it will not look good after all.

"But reality depends on circumstances."

The champion swordsman clamped the thin complaint page.

"Concealing enemy information, falsely reporting production, and suspected murder of the investigating officer, in ordinary times, considering the size and special status of the Forging World, these so-called evidences are naturally as thin as ashes like the piece of paper in our hands."

"But at other times, put them in other places..."

With a smile, Bayar casually threw out the paper in his hand. Taking advantage of the wind, the paper fluttered in the air and landed steadily on the original stone table on the stairs, along with the most important documents. Listed in one place.

"Even if there are nothing important, putting them on the table can make things difficult."

"When it comes to serious matters, one count can be fatal, let alone one page."

"Now that I'm on the scale, I can't even weigh a thousand pounds..."

The second company commander grinned.

"Besides, Hector, we are not judging, but punishing: the reason why Triple Farr suffered was not because it violated a certain law in the human empire, but because it corrupted the collective interests of the Far Eastern Frontier. "Compared with our genetic mother, the two dozen forging worlds that cooperate with us want the death of Triple Fal."

"Because of its unique technology."

"No, because it breaks the rules."

Bayar shook his head.

"The cooperation between the Primarch and the various forge worlds in the Far East is based on mutual trust. The Primarch provides the forge worlds with unimaginable resources and generous returns, while the various forge worlds do their best to contribute to the Far Eastern Frontier. production capacity: But now, Triple Far has destroyed this mutual trust, and once the cracks of suspicion appear, it will be difficult to heal.”

"Taking this as an opportunity, even if our Gene Mother modifies her cooperation treaty with the forging worlds just for insurance reasons, the losses caused to each forging world will be enough to make them crazy enough to destroy the entire triple law. You were eaten alive."

"Yes."

Lana nodded.

"You have to know that Lord Morgan has always been kind to the forging world. She will acquiesce to these guys in the treaty and engage in some small actions that are not too excessive. The Ministry of Internal Affairs is well aware of the private activities of each forging world. , but never tell the truth, because they have always done their job well, and this is also part of the harmony in Bayar's eyes. "

"This is the same as the invisible privileges of those mortal officers. They must be given overt treatment, but they must also be given some covert connivance. As long as it is maintained within controllable limits: the original body's The purpose is that it is impossible for people to become virtuous, but people can become controllable. When everyone is controlled within a controllable moral range, it does not matter whether he is a virtuous minister or a traitor in nature. "There are no truly good ministers, and there are no truly treacherous ministers: only controllable loyal ministers."

"so……"

Hector pondered for a moment.

"You mean, whether it is those mortals or these forged worlds, our genetic mother allows them to do some bad things that are not excessive, but does not allow any individual among them to do [extraordinary] bad things?"

"That's it."

Lana nodded.

"A person is doing bad things. Isn't that called crime?"

"So, what is the name of the original body that tolerated a group of people doing bad things?"

"..."

Rana and Bayar looked at each other, thinking about how to answer this question, and at this time, a voice came from the corner.

"That's called tradition."

Looking around, all you could see was Bernard's humble smiling face.

“Old, obsolete, undesirable, but in the interest of all or most people.”

"We usually call it the ancestral method."

"That's it..."

Hector fell silent.

"okay."

Lana on the other side waved his hand.

"We'll talk about education later. We still have important things to do now: How are the preparations of the relevant operational troops? Which team is currently responsible for supervising the triple Fal? Is their commander trustworthy?"

"The troops are ready. There are twenty companies and ten thousand elite soldiers. Coupled with the forging worlds who came after hearing the news, not to mention the triple Farr, even the entire triple star region can be completely razed. Flat ground.”

"As for the commander, the one responsible for security work at the edge of the triple star area is the newly established 98th Company. Although most of the 500 soldiers in the company are new recruits, their company captain is a trustworthy old man. "

"who is it?"

"Davout, from Avalon, is the captain of the company specially approved by the original body."

"Well, the Avalonian captain..."

The head guard thought for a moment.

"It's quite rare. Although we have recruited troops from Avalon for so many years, in my impression, there are really not many Avalonians among the top leaders of the legion. However, this does not seem to be the case in other legions."

"Why do you think this is?"

"Maybe it's because Terra has left so many traditions."

"...?!"

The two Terrans heard the sound and moved away, causing Bernard to shrink his head.

"Bernard, what do you mean..."

"boom!!!"

But this time, the attaché of the original body was obviously very lucky, because at the moment when Lana's face turned gloomy, the door facing the throne room was pushed open, and the voice sounded very rough, and several people could not come. After getting up, they saw their original body walking into the room, leaving an afterimage behind him.

In just a blink of an eye, Morgan had already thrown herself onto the stone seat. Her face was even gloomier than Lana's, which made the head guard turn pale. When Morgan noticed something unusual on the table, he put it on the table. When Bayar passed over the document and copied it, everyone could hear the second company commander taking a deep breath.

Just because, when the original master saw the contents of the document, the smile on his face was like Mortarion seeing a psychic wizard: and it was also an alien kind.

[This copy has expired. 】

The Spider Queen waved her finger, and the document in her palm turned into an afterimage and disappeared. Her descendants hurriedly sat back in their original positions, waiting for the order from the Mother of Genes.

[Just now, Marshall and the Ministry of Internal Affairs presented their latest information to me: After careful comparison, I discovered that Triple Farr has really done a great job for me in these years. thing. 】

The Primarch scoffed.

[With more discounts than Reza, and my charter regulations: they can keep one-third of all production capacity, and only need to contribute two-thirds to the Far Eastern Frontier, and the entire triple star region Regardless of their actual control, I will nominally occupy it and will not invade any of the worlds. 】

[Seriously, I have never signed such a loose treaty. 】

【The results of it? 】

Morgan's gaze swept across, and no Dawnbreaker dared to look at her.

[Look what these oil guys gave me back: a beautifully worded reply that openly praised our partnership, but secretly boasted about their hard work, almost pointing their noses at me and telling me to write again. I wrote a letter to thank them. 】

At this point, the original body couldn't help but sneered.

[Let me thank them? One-third of the entire triple star system's production capacity is reserved for themselves and two-thirds is given to Avalon. In this way, they still have to take out half of the production capacity and keep it in the triple star area. It said that it was going to be invested in the defense construction of the so-called triple star area: That's good, after all, judging from the star map, the entire triple star area is also part of Avalon, isn't it? Although there has never been a soldier or a penny of tax for me. 】

[The best one-third is reserved for themselves, the second-best one-third is reserved for their private lands and colonies in the triple star region, and only the worst one-third is handed over to my Avalon hands. 】

[Having the same supplies as Reza, the same high position, but now, even the last third, they have to use various methods to get me cards, play word games: what can really contribute to me The production capacity is not even one-fifth of Reza's. 】

[They themselves are hundreds of interest chains and transport fleets, running around my land, carrying their personal belongings under my banner, and even dare to communicate with the outside world as Avalon. Engage in cold trade: This industrial alliance of mine seems to have been built for them! 】

The original body gritted her teeth, her fingers holding the document already trembling.

【my world! My country! Supplies provided by me! 】

[They took two-thirds and left one-third for me. Do you still want me to thank them? 】

While the confetti was flying, the four high-ranking Dawnbreakers lowered their heads.

"Your command, Mother."

Rana's voice was heavy.

"The Legion's fleet and the power from our allies are ready. Now, with just one order from you, we can raze the entire triple galaxy to the ground: Do we need to carry the Extermination Order weapons? Mother?"

【……No……】

【No need. 】

After a moment of anger, Morgan's voice had returned to calmness. She slumped down on her stone chair, tilted her head back, and closed her eyes. No one knew what she was thinking.

[Although Triple Fal, in the final analysis, does not have any unique technology that can make the Galaxy famous, and what they do really makes me angry, it is a very suitable place after all: although there is no unique skill, but based on production capacity alone In other words, they are comparable to Mars, and they happen to be located in the entire Far Eastern Frontier and even the easternmost part of the entire Milky Way. They are located in the belly of my Avalon. They are simply a perfect candidate for the rear. 】

[Riza is still too far away from me, and other worlds have insufficient production. Only Triple Phare is just right: even if the entire western part of the galaxy is devastated, the production capacity of the Triple Phare region can still support the entire Dawnbreaker Legion. operation, and their location can ensure absolute safety. This is the reason why I have always been gentle with them. 】

[And now, it just gives me a chance to go further. 】

The Primarch smiled, a smile that reflected ancient ruthlessness anew.

[Garadia, Farr and Thule, there are three forging worlds. Except for Thule who has secretly surrendered to me a long time ago, the remaining two choose one to be the leader of the forging worlds who came to participate in the action. The prizes, the Victor II Titan Legion, are also distributed to them, and then there is no need to give them more: they can take the technology and the origin of raw materials, but the forging worlds themselves can only be my trophies. 】

"What are you going to do with them?"

[A committee. 】

Morgan smiled coldly.

[A committee composed of Thule, as well as the remnants of Galadia and Farr, will be responsible for the rule of the entire triple galaxy. The original system will be completely abolished, and a new batch of foundry priests and bishops will be promoted. As for I have already thought of the most suitable candidate for the chairman of this committee, who is also the supreme commander of the entire triple galaxy. 】

"Who is it? Rand?"

[No, he has other uses. 】

Morgan shook his head.

【It’s another person. 】

[A person I absolutely trust. 】

[She has a name I like. 】

"..."

【Morgan. 】

"...?"

Facing the Scion's confused gaze, the Primarch raised his head.

[Primarch of the gene and Archbishop of Triple Fal: Morgan. 】

[The history of Triple Fal as an independent existence will be ended, and it will exist completely as private property, my private property, and my personal territory. 】

"Annexing a Forge World? There's no way Mars would agree to that."

【Who cares about them? 】

Morgan sneered.

[Lana, this is the Far Eastern Frontier, my son. 】

[Here, I am responsible, I manage things, I give orders, and I implement them. 】

[So: They are all mine. 】

"But the Emperor's side..."

[Rana. 】

The primarch shook his head.

【Guess it……】

[That sentence just now: Who told me again? 】

(End of this chapter)