Warhammer: Beginning with Planetary Governors

Chapter 588 Lion King: Father, I am your biological cub!
On the desert battlefield.

Due to the fierce chaotic war before, nearly 100 square kilometers of land seemed to have been turned over and a layer was forcibly shaved off.

In some areas, huge pits were left behind, and debris and charred marks were everywhere.

On a high point of a battlefield, the Savior’s honor flag left by the Redemption Legion fluttered in the smoke.

"The war... is over?!"

Leon stood there blankly, staring at the Savior's honor flag stuck on the remaining bones of the Demon Prince.

The savior also arrived at the planet and quickly defeated the powerful enemy and even cleaned up the battlefield.

A flag of honor was also left as a memorial.

According to imperial custom, a sacred statue will be erected at the site to commemorate the war.

Suddenly, the lion felt a little frustrated.

The savior is always one step ahead.

He ran for so long and spent half his life to get here, only to witness the opponent's victory.

"The Emperor..."

After receiving the message from the Redemption Legion, Marshal Haraga of Avalon immediately rushed over to take over the rest of the work.

She looked at the battlefield in front of her, which was emitting a sacred aura and a burnt smell, and exclaimed in amazement.

The tone was full of surprise and disbelief.

The degree of purification of the chaotic battlefield was beyond her imagination!
As the commander of the Astra Militarum, Haraga is able to judge the danger level of the war.

This Chaos War was at least at the level of sector destruction, but the Savior handled it cleanly in a very short time.

It was like the Savior destroyed all the invading enemies before Avalon even broke through, almost as if the Chaos Demons had never come.

“Oh my god, is this cooked soil?”

Haraga noticed the changes in the desert, and his voice trembled: "How did our desert become a land full of nutrients and fertility?
Miracle, this must be a miracle caused by the Savior!"

Avalon is a desert planet with extremely poor land, so cultivated soil like this is a very precious resource.

It can store more water.

That means an oasis, it means a new, more livable city.

This is what is left after the Savior’s purification.

In the past, the purification forces only dealt with pollution, but with the implementation of the green, healthy and sustainable development concept promulgated by the Savior, the purification forces also began to grow.

What they want is not only to deal with pollution, but also to protect the environment. The mixture of organic matter and purification agents left after the burning of chaotic life can bring more vitality to the land.

In this case, there is no need to worry about the invasion of heretics and aliens causing large-scale destruction of human living space. Their corpses can be directly used as nutrients for composting.

It is said that some biological research departments have even begun to study how to raise and transform the Tyranids and try to use the insects to extract highly concentrated energy.

But their ideas were accused of being too radical and remained only at the research stage and were not allowed to be implemented.

To those like Haraga who had just come into contact with the Savior, these were miracles and a path they had never imagined.

After all, in the past, the impression was that the arrival of heretics and aliens would cause permanent ecological damage and form wounds on the planet that were difficult to heal.

How is it possible that, as is the case now, fighting a war not only does not damage the environment but also enriches the land? Who would dare to imagine this?
"We are going to build an Oasis Holy City here. It will become the new capital of Avalon!"

Haraga thought so.

She planned to erect a statue on the battlefield site to commemorate the great savior, and build an oasis city around the statue to ease the survival pressure on the planet.

"Who?"

Suddenly, the guards around became alert and raised their laser rifles.

They were very nervous, fearing that there were still Chaos enemies remaining at the site of the battlefield, intent on attacking the Marshal.

Afterwards, a tall warrior with almost broken and dirty armor appeared in everyone's sight, as if he had just crawled out of a pit.

It was clearly a human warrior, an unusually tall Angel of the Emperor.

Haraga was relieved by this and waved his hand to signal the guards to put down their weapons.

She asked with concern: "Soldier of His Majesty the Savior, do you need help?"

This brave soldier looked like he had just crawled out of a trench, looking miserable and pitiful.

The Savior's army has already withdrawn. Could it be that he was accidentally forgotten here?

The Marshal of Avalon thought so.

Leon was already unhappy that these mortals pointed guns at him, and he became even more annoyed after hearing this.

Am I really like a subordinate of the savior? Don’t you, a majestic lion, have any dignity? !

This made his already bad mood worse and even more annoyed.

He took a deep breath and calmed his emotions.

Venting anger on the weak is not the character of a Caliban knight, nor is it what a Primarch should do.

The Primarch is the protector of humanity, not a tyrant.

"I am Lion El'Jonson..."

The Lion finally spoke, his voice strong and powerful but not menacing, "Primarch of the Dark Angels and loyal son of the Emperor."

His posture was very serious and solemn.

It's just that this lion has messy hair and beard, tattered armor with air leaking out and half of his pectoral muscles exposed, and a small piece of cloak left.

It doesn't show much majesty.

"A Primarch, a Primarch like His Majesty the Savior?"

Haraga swallowed and looked at the lion again, like a child looking up at the beast.

This is a Primarch?!

Her eyes were full of astonishment, and even a hint of doubt, but that doubt was well concealed.

"The return of another Primarch is like a miracle."

Haraga bowed slightly and politely, without showing any disrespect. "Avalon has been blessed by miracles recently. I didn't expect there would be another surprise."

"It's difficult for me to bring more miracles." Leon saw the doubt of the mortal commander and said softly:
“There is no way to provide any evidence to prove my identity other than what you saw with your own eyes.

But the Knights who traveled with me witnessed what I, the First Primarch, did on Kamas, and you will meet them soon."

The lion knew it wasn't easy to prove his identity.

Anyone who suddenly comes out and says that he is the original body from ten thousand years ago will arouse suspicion.

Especially in today's empire where heretics, aliens and traitors are rampant, too many ambitious people, lunatics and chaos evildoers have come out to cheat and deceive.

"These days, trust is extremely hard to come by and the truth is even harder to grasp."

Haraga obviously still didn't quite believe that Lion was the legendary Primarch.

His Majesty the Human Savior is so sacred, great, handsome and majestic. Whenever he travels, he is guarded by the imperial guards and carries his own hymns and holy light.

However, this warrior who came from nowhere and claimed to be the Primarch was ordinary, did not shine, his armor was not very good, and was a bit dirty.

The difference is too big, it doesn't look like the original!
This is not Marshal Haraga's fault. In various legends and texts of the Empire, the Primarch, as the offspring of the Emperor, has been portrayed in an exaggerated and deified manner.

For example, when they appear on the battlefield, they either have wings or halos, like miracles.

The Savior's previous appearance further reinforced this stereotype, making the people of Avalon feel that this is how the Primarch should be.

This resulted in everyone feeling nothing after the lion arrived, and not being able to generate much awe.

To put it simply, the savior inflated the Primarch's status, making it difficult for subsequent Primarchs to establish their authority.

Where did they find all the gleaming, special-effects armor, all those Custodians, legendary warriors, and Titan ceremonial guards?
"My lord, His Majesty the Savior and the Emperor's Angels are still in the airspace of Avalon. They will surely be surprised by your return."

Haraga looked up at the fleet vaguely visible in the air, his face full of reverence.

She was not qualified to judge the authenticity of a Primarch, so she decided to let His Majesty the Savior verify the authenticity of the Lion's identity.

That's the best option.

"Commander, contact the Savior and the Dark Angels. I will meet with them and the Empire will know of the First Primarch's return."

Leon also discovered the fleet in the airspace and the space fortress with a lion logo.

He smiled and nodded.

Things went even more smoothly than expected. The arrival of the Dark Angel saved him a lot of effort and allowed him to gather his forces more quickly.

It wouldn't be like meeting the savior alone.

The identity of the Primarch is certainly intimidating, but it may not be able to intimidate the high-ranking members of the Empire, especially the savior who calls himself the Emperor.

The lion still had doubts about the guy's identity.

If a conflict inevitably occurs, he will also need to have a certain amount of force to subdue the other party.

"The Savior is a good logistical talent and may be able to serve the empire better."

Leon thought so.

Even if the Savior manipulated the Emperor's authority to deceive the world, he was not prepared to deal with him. The empire needed more talents now.

Perhaps it would be a good idea to let him serve as deputy, so that he can better assist me as the regent of the empire.

Even now, the lion is unwilling to directly put the title of emperor on his head.

whoosh-

Suddenly, a spatial fluctuation came from the airspace.

Eh?
Leon looked up and found that the Dark Angel's Space Fortress and the Savior Fleet seemed to have encountered some urgent matter and hurriedly entered the subspace for navigation.

Quickly disappeared into the airspace of Avalon.

???

He looked at the empty sky and felt a little numb: "I'm still on the surface of the planet, can't you wait a moment?!" At this moment, the lion felt a little bit abandoned and isolated. The imperial army and his own blood descendants just followed the savior nakedly?
Only himself, the genetic father, was left.

The hot wind blew gently and the scene fell into silence.

Leon took a deep breath and looked at the Marshal of Avalon:
"Commander, tell me the information about this blasphemous war, especially everything about the Savior."

The power emanating from the lion was irrefutable and rebellious, which made Haraga dare not refuse.

She nodded. "As you wish, I will tell you everything I know."

There was no aura of corruption from this being who claimed to be the Primarch, and there was nothing wrong with telling the other party about the great deeds of His Majesty the Savior.

Afterwards, the Marshal of Avalon gave a detailed account of what happened after the Savior's arrival.

From the posture at the time of advent, rescuing the fallen angel guardians, to setting up defensive positions and eliminating the terrifying invading chaos demons.

Leon listened patiently, his eyes gradually becoming solemn.

Although nothing could be seen from his outward appearance and demeanor, his heart was already in turmoil, and even his hands were unconsciously clenched into fists.

Trembling slightly.

"What, the Savior wants the Primarch, the Emperor's Successor, to have the Custodians as guards?"

"Ah, the fallen angels declared their allegiance and followed the Savior?"

"The Savior did not even participate in the battle, but he solved the invading blasphemous enemy. Does that mean the enemy is not worthy of him taking action?"

"The Savior prayed to the Emperor to grant a miracle and restore the soil?"

The more Leon listened, the more absurd and unbelievable it seemed to him.

He had a black question mark face, as if he was like, "What the heck, what are these?"

"Perhaps the savior really has deceived the world!" The lion frowned with a hint of anger.

There was no way that savior could be a Primarch or his own cheap blood brother. As the First Primarch, how could he not know that?

Secondly, even though the savior had some strength, he couldn't be as powerful as the mortal commander described.

It is even more impossible to order the imperial guards to serve as guards!

Those extremely arrogant guards do not have such a good temper. Apart from the Emperor, no one in the Empire can order them around, not even a Primarch.

Not to mention being willing to be the savior's guard.

Even he, the emperor's first loyal son, did not receive this treatment, let alone the savior!
Although the Emperor, the Father, appointed Horus as Warmaster, he also gave him and the First Legion more power.

Not only can they use dark technology, but they are also authorized to enslave and use iron men as tools of war in order to save everything in an emergency.

Those iron men were sealed away in a treasure trove of pre-Imperial technology somewhere.

In other words, his treatment is actually no less than that of Horus, and he even has the power to use extinction-level weapons such as Iron Man.

This is why the Lions are so confident.

No matter how tough the enemy is, he has the ability to deal with it.

Even if the Savior seized the power of the empire through deception, he has the ability to take it back by force and then suppress all opposition!

Leon knew his father, the Emperor.

Since Horus had already rebelled, the Emperor would inevitably choose a strong leader to save the situation.

Now even Guilliman, one of the loyal Primarchs, is dead.

Then the only one my father can choose is me, he won’t choose anyone else!
"My Lord, this is a virtual image left behind by the Savior. You should take a look at it."

Haraga noticed the tall warrior's doubts about the Savior and threw out more evidence with some dissatisfaction.

That was a virtual image left behind by the Savior's Propaganda Department to commemorate the war. It also allowed the people of this planet to pay homage to the great Savior on important holidays and feel the sacredness and majesty of that existence.

To form more beliefs.

hum~
A virtual projection device projected the scene of the savior's arrival in mid-air, and at the best angle.

First there is the scene of the emperor crowning the savior.

Then, the savior appeared in golden armor, carrying the Emperor's sword, and guarded by the Imperial Guards and the Titan Ceremonial Guard. He was so sacred and majestic.

It's exactly the same as the golden big guy's travel.

"Father, no...Savior!"

Leon's pupils shrank.

His lips were trembling slightly due to shock, and the image displayed by the virtual image gave the lion a critical blow.

What is wrong with this world?!

The golden armor is real, the Emperor's sword is real, and the Imperial Guards are real!
The lion knows everything about the emperor and can naturally distinguish the true from the false.

That savior wore his father's golden armor, carried his father's holy sword, and was accompanied by the imperial guards?

"How can it be……"

Leon was a little dazed.

The lion could not understand what was happening before his eyes, and even felt like an illegitimate child from nowhere had taken away everything from him.

After all, he had also thought about wearing the golden armor left by his father and carrying the holy sword one day to defend the empire.

However, all this was achieved ahead of time by the Savior.

Leon closed his eyes, feeling a little heartbroken: "Father, I am your most loyal son. What happened?"

At this moment, he was very eager to know the truth and wanted to meet the father to find out why he chose the savior.

"Your Highness!"

At this time, Zabriel hurried over and struggled to support his body to prevent himself from falling.

Even with the help of power armor, the lion prince's heir was almost exhausted by the time he caught up with the lion.

He tried to calm his breathing, his expression a little strange: "Your Highness, I have contacted the Fallen Angels and received their response."

After the chaos interference on the planet ended, Zabril used special communication equipment to contact Averka and other fallen angels through secret channels.

He informed the other party of the news that the lion had returned, and said that the lion had forgiven all the fallen angels and was willing to help them wash away their shame and accept them back.

Then I got the reply from the fallen angels.

But before he could say more, the signal was interrupted due to the departure of the fleet.

"This is rare good news. What did my bloodline descendants say?"

When Leon heard this, he immediately perked up a little, and his previous bad mood dissipated a little.

A smile appeared in the corner of his mouth.

I guess those fallen angels and bloodline descendants would be very happy to know that the Father of Genes has returned, right?

He will also break away from the savior and return to the arms of his genetic father.

Zabril's eyes flickered.

He hesitated, and instead of helping to convey the message, he projected the fallen angel's reply:
"Your Highness, you should read it yourself."

When Leon saw the appearance of this blood descendant, his heart skipped a beat and he immediately had a bad premonition.

Afterwards, he read the message from the fallen angel and fell into deep silence.

The Fallen Angels responded politely, describing their current situation and their decision to continue fighting with the Savior in the future.

The simple summary is:

My dear father, let’s have less contact in the future. I’m afraid that His Majesty the Savior will misunderstand.

The fallen angels obviously still have some resentment towards the lion.

They collectively chose the Savior, the wealthy foster father, rather than the Lion, the genetic father.

This is a double blow to the lion who prides himself on his charisma!
Leon turned around and left his back to everyone. At this moment, the lion just wanted to be alone.

He gazed into the distance, and the hot wind blowing on his body could not hide the chill in his heart.

Oh, it’s a bit cold.

……

night.

The Lion and his companions did not leave, but waited there for the mortal knights to join them, and then headed to a new location.

To gather more military forces.

Perhaps the Iron Men in the former human empire’s technology warehouse will also be used to better assist the empire.

"Father, what choice did you make?"

Leon lay on the floor of the makeshift military tent, unable to fall asleep.

The savior took possession of the power of the empire, kidnapped his own descendants, and took away the Dark Angels' space fortress.

It made him feel like since there is a savior, there is no need for a lion.

Leon fell asleep again in a daze and dreamed of a silent forest.

He returned to the forest of Caliban in some form of psychic energy.

Only this time I felt more in control.

Leon sensed a familiar breath and followed the previous path back to the river where he woke up.

At this time, the small boat in the river and the old man fishing disappeared.

"Father...is that you?"

Leon murmured as he stepped into the river, waded across to the other side, and then walked into the temple-like building.

He knew the Emperor was inside, and he had many questions to ask...

(End of this chapter)