Warhammer: I don't want to be a stinky can! ! !

Chapter 303 294. Rising Tide of Thought
【solar system】

Hades is in a daze now, and he only now understands that Malcador's action is to call the soldiers first.

Before he could take a stroll in Terra to digest his food, Hades was "invited" to the operating table by Malcador who couldn't wait, without waiting for Hades to make a mental preparation.

In the dark days, Hades often wakes up with difficulty, his internal organs seem to be squeezed together, and he is in severe pain, but he is still required to undergo a skill test—and then be sent to the operating table.

Hades now understands why scientists, especially those who study life sciences, often appear as the villains in horror movies.

Well, it's finally over!Hades looked shocked.

With the unremitting efforts of scientific researchers, Hades has become bigger, stronger, stronger, and more WAAAAAAAGH! ! !

WAAAAAAGH! ! !

Hades's whole body basic panel has been super-enhanced—according to Malcador, as long as the nutrition keeps up, Hades can obtain a basic value that does not lose to the original body.

... It's just that he didn't say which Primarch he was comparing.

There was also a small episode during this period. When iteratively replacing Hades’ mechanical brain, Malcador was urgently called by the scientists. After whispering a few words to Malcador, the old man used a playful He looked at Hades.

But when Hades tried to ask, Malcador waved his hand again and resumed his calm attitude.

"At least now we don't have to think about it, and in the future... let's see if we can still have a future."

Reject the Riddler, starting from you and him, so Hades harassed Malcador who was working at the office many times after the operation, and finally got a clearer (and impatient) answer.

"In the history of the Great Crusade, there have indeed been situations where a group of warriors, sometimes Space Marines, sometimes Auxiliaries, suddenly disappeared out of thin air."

"The answer my lord gave me is that there is no need to worry. This existence is not particularly malicious to human beings. On the contrary, in the confrontation with chaos, its position is consistent with ours."

"even……"

Under the hood, Malcador's eyes became sharper,

"The Lord of Humanity has long expected this."

"But for specific things, you need to ask him in person."

Hades blinked, and wanted to ask more, but he was driven out by Malcador with a scepter that turned into a stick. After realizing that Hades had a simple moral view - he could not beat the old man , this old man who had always been cautious and gentle became... morally inferior.

But even so, Malcado still believed that Hades' mental blow to him was far greater than his damage to Hades.

To the old man's long sigh of relief, all these tortures are about to end, as a series of operations come to an end (because Hades has outrageous resistance to various medicines, they had to increase the dosage to As for the operation time being extended a lot), this damned person can finally bother others with his damned problem.

Before that, they still need to go to Mars, and... the Lord of Humanity has left another task that is hard enough for Malcador...

On the wasteland of Mars, the shuttle carrying two people raised dust all over the sky. This unnoticed trip to Mars, the first stop is the technical sergeant base—Hades designated, and must go.

Just like last time, Malcador leaned against the window and fell asleep, but the difference was that under the cloak, a heavy "Holy Words" was lying peacefully in the old man's arms.

For religious initiation, there is no better occasion than Mars.

But obviously Malcador didn't want to do it himself.

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【Perseverance】

"My lord, Pluto-sama is not aware of his ability, too much humanity still binds him, but again, this is his choice, and all we have to do is obey."

In the dark and empty room, Mortarion raised his eyebrows, staring at the Kirkland sage standing in front of him.

And the words just now came from Kirkland's electronic sounder.

Mortarion leaned back in his chair quite casually, the Primarch who had just finished speaking with Horus did not want to continue his hypocritical performance on the territory of the Endurance.

Although his hypocrisy gave him a lot of image points in Horus' heart - since Mortarion wrote those two letters, Mortarion no longer shy away from using hypocritical language, before that he Just because he doesn't want to, doesn't mean he won't.

[Hades personally leads you directly, is that how he let you go? 】

"Not so, my lord."

Kirkland bowed his head obediently, and the black stone pendant swayed with his movements, with a faint light flickering.

Mortarion narrowed his eyes dangerously.

This reminded Mortarion of his conversation with the sage on Mars back then. At that time, the great sage didn't have such confidence in front of the Primarch.

[Then give me a reason why you are too brave. 】

"You are not the same as Mr. Pluto, I don't think you are disgusted with these things."

Just indifferent, Mortarion thought faintly, part of his mind was still immersed in the memory of the polite conversation with Horus.

【... Do you think I am tolerant? 】

"Not so, my lord."

Kirkland bowed again,
"I just showed you our determination to Lord Pluto. We obey his orders and will not misinterpret or fabricate them."

Mortarion suddenly became interested in the very interesting answer, which was neither humble nor overbearing. He looked at Kirkland, reviewing the steps that made the sage what he is today.

[Kirkland,] Lord of Death spoke hoarsely, a faint sense of oppression filled the entire room,

【Why do you think he is a god? 】

【...Why did you choose to believe in him? 】

Mortarion watched as the indicator light on Kirkland's face was flashing violently, which seemed to be a sign of agitation?The Lord of Death remembered what Hades had said, but he was clearly on other, more pressing matters.

"My lord, forgive me for being offended."

Kirkland let out a crisp electronic noise.

"The first question is not the point. We will be caught in endless debates on definitions and concepts, and the real meaning is buried in the believers' own choices. We believe in Him. This is our choice and has nothing to do with Him."

[Believe in him, has nothing to do with him? 】

Kirkran nodded deeply, and Mortarion frowned.

This is very similar to the behavior of some lunatics or fools. Mortarion naturally knows that some people will pursue other things fanatically-sometimes, they are even willing to pay their lives for it.

These fanaticism will also make them ignore some logic, or in other words, they will regard faith as their own interests, rather than worldly money or power.

But... again, Mortarion didn't care.

The Primarch is well aware that there are many such people, worshiping the Emperor, worshiping the Primarch, worshiping a certain warrior with outstanding achievements, the Empire has never lacked these people.

But like the Pluto Sect, with the help of Hades' personal image, they directly developed a complete system...

Even Hades himself opposed or even suppressed them.

Mortarion stared at Kirkland silently. If it was the past, he might have missed this detail and simply put the sage on the list of [Madman].

Kirkland must be hiding something from Mortarion, there must be something else going on here.

Is Kirkland lowering his vigilance against them?
The Lord of Death recalled... He remembered the hidden conversation between Hades and these lunatics in the interrogation room that day...

He remembered that Ugo, the lamp bearer, was there.

Why would Hades invite psykers over just a matter of religious belief?
Mortarion's face darkened, and he switched on the channel.

[Ugo, come here now. 】

　Yes, code
　　
　
(End of this chapter)