The Bizarre Adventures of Cloud Hammer

"Those involved are often confused, while those on the sidelines can see more clearly. I cannot offer you any useful advice on how to save humanity." The Emperor shook his head. "Besides, aren't you already saving humanity?"

"How can we say we are saving humanity?" Apu recalled what they had done since coming to this universe. Only the Gothic War had a greater impact.

"Don't underestimate yourselves. Everything you have done so far is moving towards the goal of saving humanity."

The Emperor said to the crowd:

"So, you just need to do what you think is right."

Chapter 114 Just let it go!

Before today, no one had thought that the Emperor would let them do it on their own. When it came to saving humanity, everyone did have some ideas, but it would be a bit troublesome to operate them within the control of the Empire.

"I will help you as much as I can, but you still need to be careful in the Empire."

It doesn't mean that having the Emperor's endorsement means you can do whatever you want in the Empire, especially with the sensitive identity of an Astarte. The current Empire is still the empire of "humanity", the empire of the High Lords, and they believe in the God-Emperor of the Empire, the God-Emperor in their hearts.

When your 'Emperor' is different from their 'Emperor', they have plenty of ways to label you a heretic. Even the righteous people chosen by the Emperor can be tied to the stake by them. Persecuting the Astartes is even more common, not to mention that the Astartes themselves are not a monolithic entity.

Unless the Primarch returns or the Emperor truly speaks, this situation will not change.

After chatting with the emperor for such a long time, everyone noticed one thing, that is, the emperor's state. It is said to be the human side, but no matter what topic is discussed, the emperor does not have much emotional fluctuation. He looks calm throughout the whole process, which gives everyone a very strange feeling.

Is BYD acting?

The Emperor saw the confusion in Apu and Ougo and said:

"I know what you're thinking. It's impossible for me to remain unaffected by divinity during these ten thousand years. This is the best my remaining humanity can do in this state."

"Or are you more used to this?"

The Emperor's voice became weak and haggard, and his appearance changed from Lanny to a skinny figure who looked exhausted but whose face could not be seen clearly.

"Then change back."

Everyone who saw this appearance felt like they couldn't breathe. This figure was created by the pressure of thousands of years.

The Emperor removed the psychic phantom. There were too many limitations in possessing and talking, so he just used a relatively normal state to communicate with everyone, even though this state felt quite pseudo-human.

Apu: "What if, just what if, what if we fail?"

No one is 100% sure about saving humanity. Who knows what will happen in the future? It is not impossible that they will fail.

"If you fail, will the situation get worse than it is now?"

The Emperor didn't care about failure. After all, he had already reached the bottom, and any move would lead to upwards. Moreover, given the size of the empire, as long as he didn't blow up half of the galaxy at once, he could afford to lose.

"Besides, if that time really comes, don't you have a final plan?"

"What's the final solution?"

The emperor's words left everyone confused. How come they didn't know that he had a final plan?

"Deus Ex Machina," the Emperor replied.

After thinking for a while, everyone suddenly realized that they did have the capital to deus ex machina - Gloria.

As a college student at a top university in a high-dimensional civilization, Gloria only needs to call her advisor and parents and tell them that she accidentally ran into the campus. Given the moral standards of her civilization, they will definitely come to rescue her. By then, kicking the four evil men to death will be no more difficult than kicking four dogs to death. However, there is no guarantee that they will not also kick the empire to death.

But for the Emperor, as long as the Four Hucksters were eliminated, he and the Empire would be dead, but it would be fine as long as humanity survived. At worst, before he died, he could call back the loyal Primarchs to launch another great expedition, and then humanity would rise again, wouldn't it?

But the premise of all this is that Gloria is willing to call for help, and how did the Emperor know that there was someone behind Gloria?

"After today, remember to stay in the Gothic Sector for a while. I will have someone deliver the things to you as soon as possible." said the Emperor.

Apu: "What is it?"

"Of course, it's something that will make things easier for you. You'll know when the time comes, but remember not to be too ostentatious. At least wait until your forces are up and running and No. 13 wakes up."

Brother Ou: "Can't you just call Marshal Ji by his name properly?"

"I'm used to it. Anyway, I'll leave it to you."

The emperor put down his bowl and chopsticks, stood up and said:

"Thank you for the treat. I haven't had a meal like this in a long time."

At this time, everyone realized that all the dishes they prepared had been eaten up, and even the wine had been finished. What kind of technology was this that allowed them to show off so quickly while having a conversation?

“The flavor could be a little stronger.”

"It's good to have something to eat. Besides, I'll give you pre-prepared dishes next time."

“I hope there will be a next time.”

The fog around the pavilion gradually dissipated, and the emperor disappeared with it. If it weren't for the table of food being eaten, everyone would have thought it was just an illusion.

As soon as the emperor left, the four people who were listening were finally able to speak.

Luochen: "Would you like to guess how many truths this yellow-skinned guy said, and give your comments as well?"

Xianyu: "It feels half true and half false. As for my evaluation, I still say the same thing: not as good as Sigma."

Ah Wei: "Does this mean we have the Emperor's certification?"

Er Yu: "That's about right. Gloria, did you hear what the Emperor just said?"

"What sentence?" Gloria had been listening the whole time.

"It's Deus Ex Machina. Gloria, can you do it?"

Everyone asked, Gloria, a college student, couldn't go out without her phone, right?

"Of course it is possible, but you know, inter-universe communication also requires energy, and the amount required is not much less than leaving this universe."

Ou Ge: "Energy has to be collected slowly anyway, we just need to know that this option exists."

As long as everyone gathers enough energy to make Gloria call her parents, there will be a backup option even if the fight gets worse later.

Xianyu: "What do you think the yellow-skinned man meant by help?"

Luo Chen: "I don't know, maybe I've read too many fan fictions, and I always feel like the yellow-skinned guy is trying to get something for free."

Apu: "It shouldn't be that bad...right?"

In short, everyone should question first and then believe, and only after the emperor sends the help he said can everyone feel at ease to do things.

Three months later

A fleet departing from Terra arrived at the Gothic Sector Naval Headquarters, and in this fleet was a battleship that everyone was familiar with - the Responsibility.

"Lord Uldren!"

"Alan?"

In the star port, Ou Ge saw Allen walking towards him, and the two hugged each other as soon as they met.

After releasing him, Allen said to Ou Ge:

"It has been over forty years since Isildur, Lord Uldren."

"Yeah, it's been forty years, but you haven't changed much."

This long time, which is a long time for mortals, did not leave any trace on Allen. As the most powerful judge in the Inquisition, Allen naturally underwent the most advanced rejuvenation surgery. Although he is in his seventies, he still looks like a young man.

"It's just maintained through surgery. Mortals don't have the same lifespan as an Astartes."

No matter how much rejuvenation surgery a mortal uses to prolong their lifespan, they will usually only live to two or three hundred years old. However, an Astartes has a guaranteed lifespan of at least a thousand years, but whether they can live that long is another matter.

"I heard that you have become very successful. Isn't it time to help us brothers?" Brother Ou said jokingly.

"Lord Uldren is joking. I have only come this far because of the Emperor's favor. I am still far behind you adults, but I have heard that." Alan was modest. With his current power, it was a foregone conclusion that he would become the next representative of the High Lord of the Inquisition.

"Even though we have gained power that was unimaginable in the past, it is still a long way from fulfilling the oath we once made."

"But as long as you can hold on, it's a good thing. You have saved a lot of people."

After the two chatted for a while, Allen asked a girl of about seventeen or eighteen to come to his side. She looked somewhat similar to Allen.

"Is this your daughter?" asked Brother Ou.

"It's my granddaughter, Lord Orton. I'm over seventy years old and old enough to be a grandfather." Allen said with a smile.

"You already have a granddaughter? Wait, who did you marry? Mikasa?"

Allen nodded, confirming Ou Ge's guess, and then he said to the girl beside him:

"Alice, say hello to Lord Uldren."

The girl named Alice saluted Ou Ge:

"Nice to meet you, Lord Uldren."

"Hello, little Alice, here, this is a gift."

Ou Ge took off his rose rosary and gave it to Alice, which made Alice a little overwhelmed.

"Take it. It's nothing to Lord Uldren." Alan asked his granddaughter to accept the gift. He knew how wealthy Nebula Hammer was.

"Thank you, Lord Orton." Alice accepted the rose beads and stood behind Alan.

Then Brother Ou asked about some of Allen's family or family matters. Allen and Mikasa had two children, but neither of them chose to become an inquisitor like their parents. Instead, they chose to join the army and engage in politics. Among their grandchildren, only one was willing to be an inquisitor, and that was Alice.

"After talking for so long, it's time to get down to business, Lord Uldren. The Emperor has given me orders to deliver anything the Lords might need as quickly as possible."

"us?"

"I'm traveling with a throne messenger. He stayed behind to avoid interrupting our reminiscing."

After Allen contacted him, one of the Emperor's genetically modified golden corn - the Imperial Guard came to Ou Ge.

In the past, Brother Ou would not be curious about the gender of the Imperial Guards, but now he really wants to ask the Golden Corn in front of him, "Are you a man or a woman?"

"I come here at the command of my Lord to deliver what you need."

From the voice, it was known that this was a male imperial guard. He did not communicate much with Brother Ou, but directly handed a golden box that had been sealed through layers of seals to Brother Ou.

After the things were delivered, Allen and the others left after a brief replenishment. Brother Ou even wanted to invite them to have a meal.

Back on the boat, Brother Ou told everyone about these things.

Xianyu: "My Maya and Alan already have granddaughters, but we guys are still single."

Luochen: "Why, you want the salted fish?"

Xianyu: "I'm kidding. Besides, we can't have it even if we want it. We're reproductively isolated."

This is the result Gloria came to after analyzing the genes of everyone and 40 humans.

A Pu: "Time has passed. The young men who were full of passion back then have become grandfathers now."

Allen's incident reminded Apu of Camille again. It can only be said that time is really cruel.

Ah Wei: "I think he's quite passionate now. For a judge in his seventies, it's time to strive for success."

Er Yu: "Instead of having time to discuss these things, why not take a look at what the Emperor has sent us."

Everyone followed the method given by the Imperial Guard to unlock the box. Before opening the box, Brother Ou said to everyone:

"The prize has been drawn. Guess what the yellow-skinned man sent us."

Ah Wei: "It can't really be 500,000 throne coins, right?"

Xianyu: "We'll know once it's open. If it's really 500,000 throne coins, we'll burn them over to the yellow-skinned guy right away."

Brother Ou opened the box, and inside was a pile of various documents.

Everyone took out the most luxuriously decorated roll of golden parchment and asked Gloria to extract the contents from it.

Simply put, the content on the paper is that everything the Nebula Hammer does is the Emperor's will, and everything it uses has the Emperor's permission.

A Pu: "The authority is so great, can we learn from Ah Fa and do some bad things?"

Eryu: "Is there a note below?"

Everyone looked down and found that there was indeed a note, which basically said that everyone was free to kill scum and villains, but be careful not to be too ostentatious. In any case, just don't do anything anti-human and shocking. The Emperor can destroy this permission at any time.

Then everyone looked at other documents, most of which were licensing documents covering various aspects.

Luochen: "Rogue Trader Permit? Why would the Emperor give us this?"

They found a Rogue Trader's Permit, signed by the Emperor himself, but the column for family was left blank.

The note placed together with the Rogue Trader Permit contains instructions for use. As long as everyone signs their family name, the Rogue Trader Permit will take effect and is absolutely authentic.

Then there were many useful documents, the Astartes Chapter's home world permit, galaxy autonomy permit, special tax exemption certificate, etc. These documents were nothing if taken individually, but when put together the authority was a bit scary.

Ou Ge: "Isn't the Emperor trying to get us to create a second...third empire?"