From Titan Corporation to the Empire of Man

Chapter 253 God? Xiangxing "nonsense" and "initiative" (two in one)

"this?!"

"Is that... my god?"

"Give homage to my God."

After the holographic image of "Apu" appeared, except for Xiandel, all the elites and prophet-members, including the three ostriches, couldn't help but let out bursts of excitement.

After all, in the current timeline, the Covenant has not had formal contact with humans, so it is natural that "Apu", who looks the same as humans, has the first impression of whether he is their god.

At the same time, the live scene happening in the Supreme Council was also instantly spread to the entire Covenant Empire.

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On the other hand, Apu, who was "standing" next to Xiandel, seemed to have self-awareness, looking around at the elites and prophets present.

Then, "she" faced Xiandel and asked in the elite's native language:
"Captain Luo Si Ze, did you bring me to the Forerunner's Dreadnought Battleship to reveal something?"

now.

However, when the Supreme Council was once again involved in a dispute, Apu's copy of the data had completed its narration, telling everyone present that the Flood was not a creation of the Forerunners at all, but on the contrary, was the culprit that caused the Forerunners to disappear.

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And Atlas, or Sui Yang, expected that Xiandel would be interrogated in public by the three ostriches of truth, sorrow, and mercy after returning to the capital of fraternity.

They obviously did not expect that Xiandel would actually be able to imitate Forerunner products, and even the "Forerunner AI" was actually cooperating with Xiandel.

As the mainstay of the Star Alliance, the Elite responded to the call without hesitation.

With confidence, and now it is live broadcast for all the people, as qualified politicians, elite congressmen will naturally not let go of this opportunity to add insult to injury.

Hearing this, the three ostriches who were originally so proud now turned pale as they looked at the elite congressmen who had regained the upper hand in public opinion.

However, the Prophet of Truth promptly made an "interrupt live broadcast" gesture to the camera crew responsible for the live broadcast to prevent negative public opinion from spreading to the entire Star Alliance.

Siander looked at the three ostriches at the front and said in a louder voice:

This makes the elites hope to give humans the opportunity to join the Covenant. After all, humans have much stronger combat power and will than grunts and jackals, and they also value credibility more than Jiralhanae.

"That's right!"

"Or did Captain Luo Si Ze bring us the oracle, which made you fearful? What are you afraid of?"

By the late stages of the Human-Covenant War, quite a few elite veterans recognized humans more than the Prophets and Jiralhanae in their hearts.

"Ok."

"and many more!"

For example, in the timeline of "Halo 2", the Elites, Jiralhanae, and Prophets are historical factors that have long-standing grievances. Coupled with the protracted Covenant-Human War, and the fact that humans are the Returners, they were forced to reveal that in the end, led to secession and civil war.

So Sui Yang asked Tranquility River Bank to provide a metal cube-shaped guide and implant Apu's copy data, and then used the Supreme Council in reverse to further disrupt the relationship between the elite and the prophet, igniting a "civil war" in advance.

So, as the leader of the ostrich, it quickly raised its withered left arm without any muscles and said loudly:

In fact, after the first contact between humans and the Covenant on Harvest, the Prophets of Truth, Sorrow, and Mercy learned that humans were the real restorers through the Forerunner AI imprisoned in the core area of ​​High Charity.

"Guards! Recover our divine guide immediately and imprison Captain Luo Si Ze again!"

However, as soon as the Prophet of Truth finished speaking, an elite councilman with a bright golden helmet and crown stood up to stop him. He glanced at Apu, who was still telling the history of the Forerunners and the Flood, and retorted:

"Please explain to the three priests the relationship between the Forerunners and the Flood, as well as the real cause of the Forerunners' extinction, and what exactly the creation called the "Great Device Ring" is."

In addition, the elite clan is too strong, so there is a high probability that these three will use Xiandel's absence from duty to weaken the influence of the elite within the Star Alliance.

Moreover, the Apu presented to the Supreme Council is actually just her copy of the data.

The Prophet of Truth, who recovered from the shock, instantly understood that Xiandel in front of him and Apu, who was describing how the Forerunners were overwhelmed by the Flood and civil strife, wanted to "slander" their prophet clan.

Even so, the Apu in front of him also has certain intelligence and can adapt to the environment.

Therefore, the very compatible compatibility between humans and elites made Sui Yang determined to win them over to his own side.

Even in the face of a certain death situation, those Marines will still choose to risk their lives and be willing to stay at the end to gain as much survival space and time as possible for their evacuating compatriots.

At least, the vast majority of human beings will not kill and eat weak allies for no reason and just based on their mood.

The situation seemed to exceed their expectations.

Coupled with the emergence of Apu, Xiandel also has the opportunity to overcome the merits and even reform the Covenant Empire, which was corrupt, ignorant, and did not know how to adapt due to the leadership of the Prophet.

After listening to what Apu said, the elite councilors further confirmed that the Flood raging on the surface of 0459 was "filth" that must be removed.

However, after a period of war, most of the elite veterans began to feel confused, and even doubted whether the prophet's order was correct.

As for the ignorance and arrogance of the prophet family, there is a high probability that they will not be suspicious of the products of the forerunners.

After hearing the clear instructions, "Apu" used the so-called guide and then used holographic imaging to describe a representative and three ostriches, and began to explain the deliberately processed "history".

"Dear three priests, please don't forget to interrupt the oracle given by our god. This is also a violation of the doctrine of the Holy Scriptures!"

The pilgrimage advocated by the prophet, the sacred ring that allows all believers to ascend to the divine realm, is actually the food used by the forerunners to exterminate the Flood, that is, a galaxy-level strategic weapon for all intelligent life.

Because humans are "weak" compared to their physical fitness and combat skills, but they also have courage and fearlessness that most races do not possess.

"Could it be said that the Truth Priest wants to test the law with his own body?"

However, in order to consolidate their power, the three prophets chose to bury this fact in their hearts, and then launched a genocidal war against mankind.

At this time, Xiandel turned to look at the elite councilor on his right and continued to say loudly:

"Members of Congress! Even though the Jiralhanae accompanying my fleet knew that the Flood were the enemy of all civilization, they still chose to feed the Flood their own bodies and their useless brains.

As a last resort, my direct subordinates and I used force to suppress the situation and prevent the situation from deteriorating further.

also! "Siander turned to face the three prophets, and his tone also turned angry:

"The pilgrimage proposed by your family is obviously a lie to trick us Sangheili into becoming the executioners of the Covenant!

What follows the footsteps of my God, what about getting rid of worldly distractions and pain, are all false illusions made up by you! "

After the words fell, Apu, who was standing next to Siandel, played the conversation content of the prophets of truth, pathos, and compassion in the meditation square at the right time, as well as their expressions when they spoke.

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Seeing this, the three ostriches were dumbfounded.
Yes, since Xian'del can control the Forerunner's equipment and can also make the Forerunner AI cooperate in actions, it means that their private discussions are also recorded.

What's more, they can't prevent Apu's exposure the way they can prevent national live broadcasts.

After all calculations, it was unexpected that it would be disintegrated by brute force by an elite captain who seemed to have no brains and no plans, and only knew how to fight.

After all the elite members heard and saw the secret conversation on the island in the middle of the lake, they were collectively stunned and confused.

Immediately afterwards, it was - "Ouch! You bunch of bastards who can only use wheelchairs!"

"It's been too long since we started a rebellion that made you forget who is the fighting race?!"

"Kill! Kill these ugly scum!"

The situation was completely out of control.

Although elite congressmen are politicians, they were all veterans with military backgrounds.

So after knowing the truth, they jumped off the auditorium and prepared to tear apart all the ostriches in the Supreme Council with their bare hands.

Even several honorary guards who were supposed to maintain order at the scene chose to "rebel" at this moment, waving energy spears and jumping onto the auditorium where the prophet councilor was.

Om-!
Chi——!
The extremely high-temperature, extremely high-energy plasma blade can easily cut the head and limbs of a prophet whose body functions have been severely degraded.

You must know that the temperament of the elites is inherently hotter compared to humans. Since the prophet's plan was to eliminate them, they did the opposite and eliminated the prophet in advance.

And at this stage, none of the Jiralhanae beasts are serving as glory guards. All protection work is performed by elites. Therefore, the Prophet Councilor has no means to parry.

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As for truth, pathos, and compassion, there is no chance of escape.

They were pulled away from the floating wheelchair by the violent Xiandel, and then were thrown directly to the metal floor, letting out painful wails.

Especially the oldest prophet of mercy, he almost completed the so-called "ascension" ahead of schedule because of Xiandel's actions——

That is to say, I almost died.

"Ouch! Captain Luo Si Ze! What are you doing!"

However, the guard captain rushed to Xiandel, raised his energy spear, and protected the three prophets behind him.

"What?"

Siander took two steps back and said in a deep voice: "Of course I am preparing to control them and then parade them through the streets.

Let all Sangheili understand that it was their lies that caused the blood of our ancestors to be shed in vain and sacrifices that were worthless. "

"But your act of killing the master is an insult to the honor of our clan." The captain of the guard also responded in a deep voice.

At the same time, dozens of confidants gathered around the guard captain, confronting Xiandel, a group of elite councilors, and comrades who chose to "rebel."

"Kill the Lord?"

Hearing the words of the guard captain, Siander couldn't help but laughed angrily:
"My brother, they were never our masters! They were at best partners in managing the Covenant with us, the Sangheili.

Besides, they were the ones who betrayed first, so how can they insult the honor of our clan? "

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Upon hearing this, the Glory Guards who still chose to protect the prophet, including the captain, fell silent.

Of course they understood the truth, but the scene in front of them broke the teachings they had received since childhood and the concepts they had long fixed.

According to the holy scriptures, even when facing their own kind, their glorious guards must ensure the lives of the three supreme priests.

"Yu Zhong!"

At this time, the elite congressman with a bright golden helmet and crown scolded:

"If Captain Luo Si Ze had not been exposed, and if the arrangement of the three of them had continued for a long time, our Sangheili would have been wiped out by the prophet and the rising Jiralhanae, and we would have become a cloud of history!"

"Lay down your weapons and return to your own clan, that's what you should do." Another congressman persuaded him kindly.

Although Xiandel's side has a numerical advantage, all the Glory Guards are one against ten, or even against a hundred, not to mention they hold the most sophisticated melee weapons in their hands.

If they come here to be strong, they are no match for the Glory Guards.

"Everyone."

Suddenly, Apu, who had been watching the riot the whole time, said:

"The forerunners who you regard as gods have designated the race named humans as the returners."

As he said that, Apu turned his eyes to the guard captain:

"So according to the judgment of your holy scripture, you should obey the commands of humans, instead of protecting the ignorant priests who are trying to frame you."

"What nonsense!"

The prophet of truth, who had regained his composure, struggled to sit up and said in a hoarse voice:
"It's all fabricated. You and the guide are just props used by Luo Size to start a rebellion! Hurry! Execute the heretics and interpreters in front of you!"

The Prophet of Truth shouted while giving orders to the guard captain.

"It's not nonsense." However, Apu said calmly:
"The Forerunner AI located in the core area of ​​High Charity can prove the fact that humans are the Returners."

After hearing Apu mention the Forerunner AI, the Prophet of Mercy, whose faith and will had gradually collapsed, couldn't help but mutter to himself:

"How did you know about the divine envoy? It shouldn't be. It shouldn't be."

This self-talk actually helped Apu prove that what she said was true.

"Idiot!" The Prophet of Sorrow was furious, then he looked up at the captain of the guard and begged:

"Ripa, I gave you the power and glory you have today. I don't ask for gods or gods, right or wrong. I just ask you to take us away."

But before the prophet of sorrow could finish speaking——

Swish-!
A double-edged plasma lightsaber was thrown out by Xiandel with all his strength, and passed quickly past the entangled Glory guards and the guard captain.

Bah——!
The high-temperature double blade hit the Sorrowful Prophet's chest, killing him instantly.

"Why are you so stubborn?" Xiander complained in human language, then raised his hand and patted a rebel guard beside him, thanking him:
"Brother, thanks to your acquiescence, we have been saved from a lot of trouble."

"Ow."

The rebel guard nodded lightly in response.

Not long ago, Xiandel took advantage of Apu to speak again, came to the rebel guard, and tried to remove the plasma sword hilt attached to the opponent's waist.

The rebel guard noticed these small actions and instantly understood what Xiandel wanted to do, but he did not stop him, and then successfully killed the Prophet of Sorrow, preventing the "foolishly loyal" guard captain from continuing to be bewitched.

Then, Siander raised his voice and said:

"Everyone! In fact, the Returned Lord has come to us, and in the miraculous core world of the Earth, I met the Returned Lord at close range who is truly worthy of allegiance!
So now we should take the initiative in our hands for him and for the future of our Sangheili! "

(End of this chapter)