Plunder the Heavens from Warhammer

Chapter 283 Shocked, Alvin is the biggest heretic? ( words)

"Colonel, someone outside wants to see you."

Inside the command post, a herald pushed open the door and saluted, then shouted to the commander in front of him, "This is the order from His Excellency the Sage Drekris, saying that it must be delivered to you personally."

The colonel, who was working on a military report from the front, seemed a little reluctant and said without even raising his head, "Let him in."

"Yes, Colonel!"

The herald turned and left, and brought someone in a moment later.

The furnishings in the command post were rather simple. Apart from the necessary communication devices and a few yellowed maps, there was hardly anything for enjoyment. This showed that this colonel of the Astra Militarum was considered to be quite honest in this Astra Militarum army where corruption was rampant.

Don't think that there is no corruption problem in the Star Army. Even someone as great as the 'God Emperor' cannot avoid corruption.

If you are lucky enough to meet a boss who is not so greedy, you are already very lucky in the Star Army. But if you are unlucky enough to meet a corrupt boss, there are countless cases of being forced to rebel, or it is commonplace.

In the Warhammer universe, insects are the mainstream!

"Hello, Colonel Watson, I'm Alvin Walhuis." Alvin stopped, extended his hand in a friendly manner, and took the opportunity to look at the other person.

Colonel Watson was about 40 or 50 years old, with a tough face and a beard.

Wearing a neatly ironed military uniform and an old military cap, his left eye and right arm were replaced by machines. He had a unique temperament of a soldier, and standing there he looked like a sword drawn from its sheath!

"I don't have time to learn who you are, nor am I interested."

Colonel Watson was obviously very dissatisfied, especially when he saw Alvin wearing aristocratic clothes. The disgust in his eyes was almost beyond words. He said mercilessly: "Your Excellency, this is my command post. If you need anything, please go find someone else. I don't have time to chat with you now!"

Apparently, due to a series of "shameful actions" by Drekris, the Astra Militarum commander hated both the nobles and the mechanical priests.

"Colonel Watson, please allow me to introduce myself."

Alvin did not care about the other party's "rudeness". Rather, he understood what Colonel Watson was thinking, so he slowly said, "I am Alvin Valshus, the heir to the Valshus merchant dynasty."

"Look, I don't care who you are."

Watson frowned, but the disgust that was evident between his brows was restrained a little: "If you can't help me, then please leave here. I still have a lot of things to deal with and I don't have time to chat with you!"

During this period of time, Celerus's condition has made Colonel Watson rack his brains to deal with it.

However, facing the harassment from Chaos, Genestealers and Greenskins, the morale of the Astra Militarum has almost hit rock bottom. If they don't find a solution, I'm afraid... they will lose even the last area of ​​Midnest completely!

They gave up the lower nest and most of the middle nest. Now... are they going to give even the last area to the heretics? !

This is undoubtedly a huge shame for Colonel Watson!

He had sworn to serve the God-Emperor with his life and defend every inch of the Empire.

But... those damn insects, the cowardly mechanical priests and nobles, had joined forces to put pressure on him, leading to the current situation. Naturally, Colonel Watson didn't have a good face for them.

As early as the beginning of the war, he had made suggestions many times, but without exception, they were all rejected by that damn 'Drecles'.

It can even be said that if it weren't for Drecris's stupid behavior, Celerus would not have fallen into the current situation!
Facing Watson's order to leave, Alvin smiled and sat down on the chair without any intention of leaving: "What if I say... I'm here to help you?"

The next moment, Watson's extremely tough face seemed to thaw in an instant, and was replaced with a warm smile: "Would you like some tea? The honorable heir to the Valshus Merchant Dynasty, Lord Alvin!"

Wow, your expression changes so quickly!
Looking at Colonel Watson's expression changing at the speed of light, Alvin was stunned for a few seconds, although he didn't hate him at all.

In the final analysis, Colonel Watson's change of attitude was simply to better defend his position. All his starting points were good, and they were much more pleasing to the eye than those real insects.

"Ahem, no need for tea." Alvin quickly came back to his senses, coughed twice, and was a little uncomfortable.

"Hey, you should have said so earlier!"

Watson looked regretful. He quickly poured him a cup of tea and handed it to him. Then he stared at him eagerly and rubbed his hands. "Ahem, to be honest, we are in urgent need of support, including supplies, weapons, and personnel. You see... where do you plan to start?"

"Nothing at all."

Alvin spread his hands and shook his head.

This statement is true. The so-called help does not include support materials, weapons, and personnel. After all, he does not have enough manpower at the moment. Even if he really withdraws some, how much effect can they have on the front battlefield?

"You're kidding me, aren't you?!"

Upon hearing that there was no support, Watson's expression suddenly changed. He glared at him with eyes as big as copper bells, "Since there is no support, then get out of here quickly and stop wasting my time!"

"Don't be so anxious, Colonel Watson." Alvin chuckled, looked at the angry Watson, and said lightly: "Although I can't provide you with support, I can help you... share the pressure on the front line."

Hearing this, Watson was stunned: "Share the pressure?"

This method of helping was something he had never imagined, and he looked at Alvin suspiciously.

"Colonel Watson, the reason you need reinforcements is simply because the pressure on the front line is too great, am I right?" Alvin said methodically, "Then, if I say that I have a way to reduce the pressure on the Astra Militarum and disperse the enemy's attack, would that be considered helping you?"

"Since you're a Rogue Trader, I'll listen to your nonsense for a while." Watson suppressed the anger in his heart, turned around and sat back in his chair, staring at him gloomily: "Tell me, how are you going to share the pressure on the front line for me? I remind you, you'd better not joke with me again!"

"No hurry, I have something else to ask you."

Alvin leaned forward slightly, his eyes scrutinizing him, and said slowly, "Colonel Watson, are you loyal?"

"Are you doubting me?!" Watson's pupils shrank slightly, and he was furious. Veins popped out on his forehead. If the person sitting opposite him wasn't a 'Ronin', he would have probably pulled out his gun. "I've fought for the Emperor in the galaxy, and I've shed blood. When will it be the turn of a bug like you to question me?"

For a loyal soldier, Alvin's question was undoubtedly a humiliation!

"Please don't get excited, Colonel Watson." Alvin remained seated, as if not paying any attention to the tangible anger in the opposite's eyes, and said lightly: "I am not questioning your loyalty to the Emperor, but there is one thing I must confirm. If you feel that I am insulting you, then I apologize!"

"..." Watson's forehead was throbbing with veins, but after hearing his apology, he barely suppressed his anger and said in a hoarse voice: "What do you want to say?"

"It's simple... If you have to abandon your so-called 'loyalty' in order to protect the Divine Emperor's territory and people, what will you choose, Colonel Watson?"

Alvin raised his lips slightly, his eyes flickered with a faint light, and he said softly: "You are willing to sacrifice your life for the Emperor, there is no doubt about that, but... are you willing to bear the crime of heresy for the Emperor?"

"What do you mean?"

Watson never expected that the other party would say such a thing. It was simply like... heresy. He stared at Alvin in amazement: "Are you asking me to betray the Emperor?!"

If the man on the other side wasn't a Rogue Trader who was recommended by Drecris and the Iron Father, he would have even thought that some Chaos bastards had sneaked in!
"Don't be so nervous, Colonel."

Alvin crossed his legs and said calmly, "Now that things have come to this, I won't hide it from you. I have an alien army, but the number is too small to change the situation on the front battlefield. So I must have your cooperation. Only in this way... can we protect Celerus from the attacks of Chaos and Heresy."

"Aren't you afraid that I will tell the Inquisitor?!"

Watson was shocked by his courage. He actually dared to say that he had connection with the aliens in front of the Astra Militarum commander!

"Colonel, don't forget... I am a wandering trader." Alvin looked at him with a smile, and slowly took out a 'rose knot' badge from his pocket: "Inquisitor... is this what you mean?"

Sorry, there's someone above me!
Looking at the rose-knot badge, Watson's mouth twitched. At this moment, he seemed to finally realize how powerful the power contained in the four words "top aristocrats" is!

"How sure are you?"

After a moment of silence, Watson asked with difficulty: "Can you guarantee... that if I cooperate as you said, I can defend Celerus?"

"I can't promise you anything, but..." Alvin paused for half a second and looked directly at him: "At least it will buy us some time, allowing Celerus to hold out until the Empire's reinforcements arrive."

Hearing this, Watson fell silent again, as if he was thinking about whether to agree or not.

"Colonel, please think carefully. If you agree, it means... even if you can defend Celerus, you will most likely be considered a heretic by the Inquisitor because of the aliens."

Alvin looked calm and did not urge Colonel Watson, because he knew very well what a huge sacrifice it would be for a loyal officer to make such a decision!

There is no such thing as having the best of both worlds in the world.

So, whether to fight to the last moment for the God-Emperor, but to watch the heretics invade the empire's territory and slaughter the God-Emperor's people... or to choose to protect the empire's territory and the God-Emperor's people by bearing the crime of heresy for the God-Emperor!

"...Has anyone ever told you that you are simply a devil?" Watson sighed bitterly, with a helpless look on his face: "I promise you, as long as we can defend Celerus, even if it is just to delay a little time for the empire as much as possible."

"Even if you are considered a heretic?"

Alvin also reaffirmed his decision.

After all, Watson's importance in this plan is self-evident, and he needs the cooperation of the Astra Militarum commander to carry it out!
"I have a clear conscience." Watson grinned and looked up at Alvin with a firm gaze: "I am a warrior of the Emperor of God. As long as I can defend Celerus, I am willing to be shot by the Inquisitor. Defending the land and the country... is the duty of a soldier!"

Alvin put away his smile, stood up, and bowed to Watson solemnly: "Only Valshus can express his respect to you, Colonel Watson."

Watson straightened his military cap, expressionless, sat on the chair, and looked at Alvin: "Now, can you tell me your plan?"

"I will have that alien army deliberately lure the green-skinned orcs into an encounter with the Genestealers and Chaos." Alvin's eyes darkened as he said, "With the cooperation of the Astra Militarum, let them kill each other and completely disrupt this mess, buying time for us!"

Hearing this, Watson frowned: "Is this... feasible?"

"If you don't try, how do you know it won't work?"

Alvin smiled mysteriously: "If it's another force, it may not be so smooth, but if it's the green-skinned orcs... the success rate is very high!"

In fact, this was the battle plan that Captain Calgar implemented after arriving at Alert Star and joining forces with the Ark Eldar of Samhan during the Battle of Alert Star.

Let the green orcs fight the Genestealers and Chaos to buy time for the Empire!

The only difficulty lies in how to precisely control the intensity and scope of the lure to avoid being surrounded by both parties!

But he was prepared for this!
With just a few hidden 'space bridges', the already extremely fast Eldar warriors can instantly disappear and move to other locations.

After thinking carefully for a moment, Watson gritted his teeth and agreed: "Okay, I will let the Astra Militarum cooperate with you!"

"First, you need to have your soldiers... evacuate." Alvin pointed at the map and said in a deep voice, "We need to use space to buy time, destroy the enemy while moving, and continuously attack the enemy's weak points with superior force!"

Looking at the location Alvin pointed to on the map, even Watson couldn't help but be shocked: "This is the last area of ​​the Middle Nest. If we give up even here..."

"Colonel, how long do you think we can hold out with our current strength?" Alvin asked.

"Less than a month..."

Watson frowned and gave an estimated time. This was under the most ideal circumstances. If there were any accidents, it might be shorter!
“In that case, let’s give up this place completely.” Alvin said in a deep voice: “In ancient Terra, there is a saying: If you save the land but lose the people, both the land and the people will be lost; if you save the people but lose the land… then both the people and the land will be saved!”

"We must leave enough space so that we can concentrate our strength and better lure them into the ambush we have designed." He looked up at Watson and said, "This is the only way."

At the same time, he silently apologized to Captain Calgar in his heart, hoping that he would not mind that he plagiarized his plan!

(End of this chapter)