Chapter 253 The Rise of the Primarch: Requests and Promises

Boots with silver patches stepped forward on the reflective marble floor tiles. The bright sunshine at noon shot in from the glazed window at the top of the corridor, and the sliced ​​sunlight fragments were projected onto the towering walls on both sides. Light up all the murals and three-dimensional reliefs above.

The sunlight slid across the faces of the sculptures. The statues of men and women were bathed in the bright sunlight, and their bodies made of alabaster also reflected the sunlight onto the purple uniforms that undulated with their steps.

Although the reflected light was not too strong, the golden buttons adorning his chest and shoulders were still shining with golden light. The marshal rank epaulettes on his shoulders flashed intermittently at different angles as he walked. The scarlet shirt shone from the epaulettes. It slid down to the ground, and the eye-catching red color became brighter and brighter in the sunlight.

Vito's boots clattered on the ground, and his right arm was completely covered under the red robe. The hilt of the Phoenix Sword protruded from a corner of the robe. The soaring phoenix shone like nirvana under the reflection of the sun. The phoenix The hilt and all the decorations together make Vito look both powerful and conspicuous.

He strutted through the corridor, passing in front of the walls and statues illuminated by the oblique sunlight. Vito's eyes looked forward from under the purple-black brim of the military cap, with dots of luminous black pupils twinkling. With golden light.

The Supreme Marshal walked forward with his head held high, and his eyes caught sight of a group of Ultramarines coming from the other end of the corridor. They were a group of recruits from the 10th Company. They were chatting and laughing as they followed the squad leader.

The squad leader was chatting with someone. His smiling face noticed Vito and immediately disappeared with a swipe of his eye. The squad leader immediately stopped and took a long step to the side, standing sideways, "All the class, line up!"

The Ultramarines recruits didn't know what was going on. When they looked forward with a smile, everyone immediately shut up. The nine recruits immediately ran to the squad leader and lined up, and in a series of skillful and short After the alignment, all ten Astartes in the class stood at attention.

Vito watched them walk away with a wry smile. He raised his hand and waved helplessly, "Okay, you guys." Before Vito finished speaking, ten people knelt down on one knee. The Ultramarines bowed their heads to Vito. Tuo bowed his head and surrendered.

"Salute to you, Supreme Marshal." The whole class said at the same time. The voice echoed like thunder in the corridor. Vito looked at them awkwardly. He looked at these blue-armored warriors whose backs were illuminated by the sun and smiled bitterly. Unbearable.

To be honest, Vito hasn't gotten used to this feeling, or in fact, he didn't like people kneeling when they saw him. This always made him feel like a greedy and arrogant nobleman.

"Okay, squad leader, let your people stand up." Vito said with a wry smile. The squad leader raised his head and looked at the man in front of him after hesitating for a moment and nodded. He stood up and took a step forward to face the soldiers and shouted, "You heard The marshal’s order is here! Everyone stand up!”

The nine Ultramarines stood up at the same time. The warriors stood in a row with their heads high and their chests high. The sun shone on their chests, making the Ultramarines logo shine. Their squad leader also joined the queue and stood at attention.

"Your Excellency, Marshal, the trainee sergeant of the 10th Company, Piferos Valkriel, is leading the Sixth Squadron to the training ground for training. Please give your instructions!" the squad leader said in a loud voice. He stood with the soldiers with his chest held high and his head held high. Together, everyone looked at the wall in front of them without looking at themselves. Everyone's expression was tense and awed, which made Vito feel uncomfortable all over.

He scratched his head and looked at the soldiers in front of him. After some thought, Vito sighed, "Wait a minute, how to get to the extreme hall." "When you reach the end, turn right, Your Excellency Marshal."

The squad leader said loudly, and the loud voice made Vito's eardrums hurt. The squad leader looked at Vito with a face full of compliance, "Do I need to send soldiers to escort you? Your Excellency."

Vito smiled bitterly and shook his head, "No need, please continue to do what you should do." "As you wish, Your Excellency Marshal, courage and glory!"

The trainee sergeant squad leader said and turned to the other side. He led the soldiers in a row and walked past Vito. The latter looked at them with a strange face. After the soldiers left, Vito helplessly held his forehead. He pulled down his military cap to cover his face, but it didn't help at all.

Vito only took a few steps when he bumped into another team of Ultramarines. They also knelt down before Vito could say anything. Vito looked at the leader of the Ultramarines officer and smiled bitterly, "Sergeant Major, whatever you do, you can do it." Whatever, please don’t worry about me and just carry it out.”

"As you command, Your Excellency!" the sergeant major said and stood up. He and several company battle brothers behind him raised their heads and beat their chests. Almost at the same time, several people reported thunderous honorifics to Vito, "Courage and glory!"

Vito looked at them helplessly and saluted. He continued to move forward without waiting for the soldiers to respond. Along the way, he knew how conspicuous Fulgrim's clothes were. Not only did all the Ultramarines along the way He stood at attention without hesitation, and even the servants of the Chapter who did not recognize him could recognize him.

The soldiers would stand at attention on either side asking for orders, and if you didn't give them they would stay standing, so Vito was forced to repeat the short orders over and over again, like a repeater.

But even so, his face was sore from smiling. This is why Vito hates attracting attention, especially in his status. Damn it, he looks like he is covered in catnip and walking among a bunch of wild cats. , must keep dealing with those little guys one after another.

This journey was not long. Vito had walked it before, but now he felt that this shabby corridor was several kilometers long. It took him nearly ten minutes to reach the end.

"Your Majesty, Marshal, please give me your instructions." The lieutenant of the Mortal Auxiliary Army stood at attention with his technical servants and said. Vito glanced at the arch of the Extreme Hall that finally came into view and sighed with relief. He squeezed out a smile for the last time and nodded to the lieutenant. "Continue the mission, Lieutenant."

"Yes, Your Excellency! Long live the Marshal, long live the Primarch." After the lieutenant said that, he turned around and walked away. Vito laughed speechlessly after hearing the last two sentences. He put his hands on his hips and shook his head repeatedly.

"Damn it, it seems like Guilliman and I started the Second Empire again, so who am I this time? Lord Protector?" Vito smiled bitterly, shook his head and walked towards the arch, "At least I hope Ryan won't mind. Bar."

Vito walked into the Extreme Hall. He walked straight from the arch on the side of the throne to the golden throne. The clatter of footsteps made Guilliman notice him naturally. Big Blueberry looked at the tired Vito with a joking smile. Trust.

"How are you, Mr. Marshal, how are you today?" "It was fine until I put on these rags. I swear I will take them off when I get back and stuff them into the closet to eat the dust of ten thousand years."

As he spoke, Vito walked up the steps in front of the throne. The Supreme Marshal stood next to the original body and disliked the red robe. The flying robe was pinned behind his shoulders. The hand under the robe also pressed the hilt of the sword. Vito's face was full of expressions. Standing tiredly next to Guilliman, the latter laughed jokingly and raised his huge iron fist.

"You should be the Supreme Marshal as soon as possible. You should always wear this clothes. It suits you very well." "Fuck you."

Vito responded briefly, and Guilliman smiled with satisfaction. Yes, Vito looked exactly as Guilliman expected, even better.

"So why did you call me here today? It's already this hour. The meeting you were supposed to have is over early, right? Can I go back for lunch?" Vito said impatiently, pressing the hilt of his sword, while Guilliman smiled. Holding her arms in front of her, that smile was too bright and couldn't be faked.

"Return the same way?" "No, change the way." Vito said, taking off his marshal hat, rubbing his hair and throwing it to the throne, "Take off these rags by the way, otherwise From here I can only walk to the cafeteria to have dinner.”

Guilliman chuckled softly, nodded slightly and smiled, "Don't worry, you will be able to do what you want to do soon, just finish the last meeting with me."

After hearing this, Vito looked at Guilliman in surprise, "Who else are you going to meet? I'm going to leave now because I'm too bored." After saying that, Vito turned around and took a few steps away, while Guilliman stood calmly with his hands on his hips. , he smiled in the direction of the door.

"When you meet Governor Macragge, you also want his niece. I heard that girl is very beautiful." "You should have said it earlier. If you say so, I won't feel sleepy."

Vito walked back with a smile. He picked up the military cap on the throne with a cheerful smile. He patted his shoulder with the military cap, "It's just that it's too inconvenient to take off these clothes. Let's have a deep chat with a beautiful girl." It’s inconvenient.”

"Do you need me to inform Miss Celestine that I don't need to see you tonight?" Guilliman smiled playfully and crossed his arms, while Vito trembled and his back went cold. He laughed awkwardly and shook his head. hat.

"Ah, what did I just say? I remember that I came here to serve my country with loyalty today! Yes, that's it." Vito said righteously, while Guilliman suppressed a smile and nodded, "You said it Calculate."

Vito also smiled awkwardly. He saw the two people walking into the hall putting on their hats. He took a deep breath to regain his composure and stood next to Guilliman. The two of them waited quietly in front of the throne. Two visitors.

Lord Governor Macragge soon came to the throne. His golden hair was already covered with a layer of white silk, but the Governor was still energetic and elegant. His elegant clothes and movements, and every move he made, proved that he was of noble blood, "I salute you, Lord Guilliman, Lord Marshal."

"Of course, we also pay tribute to you, Governor Marius." Guilliman also nodded politely, and Vito smiled and took a step forward to nod and smile at the woman beside the governor, "Especially you, beautiful lady , nice to meet you."

The governor looked sideways at his niece. He raised a hand and introduced her to the two of them, "My lords, this is my dear niece, Gaius Emily Turathius."

The beautiful blond young lady smiled and nodded to Vito. There was no blemish on her white skin, and her flawless face did not have any freckles or anything that would affect her incomparable beauty.

Her white-blond hair was also carefully taken care of, and the sunlight shone brightly on her blonde hair. The coiled long hair hung down on the back of her head, and the absence of any bun decorations silently spoke of her nobility.

She was wearing a simple but off-the-shoulder white dress that made people unable to take their eyes away. The design of the waist that was slightly closed inward revealed her perfect figure. The snow-white skirt flowed from her long legs like a dream. The pleated skirt with the side hanging down and the Roman boots in the center perfectly accentuates the tight legs.

But all this is not as good as the most finishing touch, her eyes, those emerald green eyes are as full of life as the summer forest, the colors on the pupils flicker under the light with a trace of mystery, just like A lake in an isolated forest.

Her charming smile is intoxicating, and her whole person seems to be the incarnation of a heavenly world, walking in the collection of all the most beautiful existences on earth. The beautiful little fairy kneels to pay tribute to Vitor and Guilliman.

"Salute to you, my lords, I have been dreaming of meeting you for a long time, and today my dream has come true." Her voice was as beautiful as a ballad, and she faced Vito and revealed the charm that can make people fascinated. smile.

"Especially you, Your Excellency Marshal, I have heard many stories about you a long time ago and have always wanted to meet you."

Vito raised his eyebrows slightly. Although he was confused, he still maintained a polite smile. He shrugged slightly and patted his scabbard with his palm, "Not many people have heard of me nowadays, Miss Emily. , can I ask where you heard about it?”

Indeed, although Vito is also a legendary figure, basically few people outside the military circle remember him, and Emily is obviously not a soldier. Maybe her father is a senior military officer? This was not uncommon among nobles.

But in fact the answer surprised Vito, well, not that unexpected, rather a surprise.

"I have heard a lot about you from my mother. She has known you for a long time. She has known you since you were the Inquisitor Vito Constantine." Emily smiled elegantly, Vito Then he twitched his eyebrows and took a step back. His fingers touched the crazy carvings of the scabbard and rubbed up and down awkwardly.

Guilliman finally understood the reason. The Thirteenth Son of the Emperor jokingly approached Vito and whispered softly, "Your woman? Isn't this your illegitimate daughter?"

"No, it shouldn't be. An ordinary mortal woman will marry me and give birth to offspring. Besides, I don't seem to remember her mother." Vito smiled awkwardly. He scratched his head and felt very embarrassed and distressed. He had been in love before. There were too many women, and except for a few that were very impressive, most of them were barely remembered by Vito.

But obviously, Vito didn't want to be embarrassed in front of such a beautiful lady. He cleared his throat and showed a bright smile, "It's an honor to meet you, Miss Emily. I think I will be as familiar with you as your mother." Isn't it?"

Emily showed a pleasant smile, her palms gently pressed against the tall chest. She looked at Vito charmingly, her eyes full of affection, "I think so, Your Excellency, we will be very familiar. of."

Guilliman looked at Vito and frowned slightly. Is this guy actually picking up girls in his palace? And so naked? The Emperor is on top, he is not going to let this old bastard continue to be arrogant.

Guilliman coughed slightly, and his voice attracted the attention of Marius and Emily. Both of them looked at Guilliman respectfully with a slight apology in their eyes. Obviously, they were not here to meet Vito. Chatty.

"Governor Marius, I would like to know about Macragge's post-war situation. Do you know?" Guilliman said seriously. It was time to bring this meeting back to a normal perspective, and the Governor naturally agreed with it. He was probably fed up with Vito and his niece ignoring him and flirting with the Primarch.

Marius cleared his throat. He raised his hands and formally faced Guilliman in front of the throne. "Everything is going well, sir. The ruins everywhere are being cleared in an orderly manner. The damaged roads and bridges are being rebuilt. We must Thanks to the help of Great Sage Caul, global communications have been restored and we are able to contact various provinces."

Vito pressed the hilt of the sword with one hand and shifted his body's gravity to his left leg. He tilted his body slightly and looked at Marius jokingly. It seemed that Caul did a good job with the Cthulhu cable. He handed over the communication construction to him. Pretty good.

"Sage Caul is currently helping us rebuild as a technical advisor. He has proposed many effective methods. I believe that soon our glorious homeland, Macragge and Ultramar, will be able to return to its previous glory. The brightest pearl in the crown will shine again."

Guilliman nodded with satisfaction. The Son of Vengeance opened his iron fist and gently held it on the side of his leg. He looked at the horse and frowned slightly, "What about the civilian casualties? The people of the Empire are always more important than cities, factories and bridges. important."

Marius sighed sadly, and he shook his head slightly, "Every death of a person loyal to the emperor is an irreparable and tragic loss. All we can do is take care of the remaining people, but I believe that those of us who survived The loyal ones who come down will live up to your honor and that of the Emperor, and in time, we will surely regain our former prosperity."

The firm answer of Governor Marius was very exciting and encouraging. Guilliman also smiled and nodded. He raised his iron fist and continued to ask questions with concern, "Where are the traitor remnants? The number of Chaos cultists is huge. I think it will cause a lot of damage." Trouble."

"Indeed, my lord, the Chaos cultists have caused a lot of damage, but fortunately you and the Marshal destroyed the base camp and main force of Chaos. Now the remnants are nothing more than candles in the wind, a group of weak jackals, defending Macragge. With the combined efforts of our entire army, and the help of the noble warriors of the Ultramarines Chapter, we will soon eliminate those traitors who turn their backs on the Emperor's Light."

Marius clenched his fists and said, he immediately stepped forward, spread out his arms and nodded respectfully to the original body to show his surrender, "My lord, the situation in Macragge is now stable. I and the governors of each province agree that you should hurry up as soon as possible." Holding a coronation ceremony will greatly boost the morale of the entire Five Hundred Worlds and let the hymn of loyalty sing among the stars."

Guilliman frowned, and his displeased look was quickly caught by the experienced Marius. The governor immediately retreated and lowered his head in surrender, waiting for reprimand, but Guilliman did not scold him. The original body was silent for a moment and then left. Get off the throne.

"The people of Ultramar follow me not just because I am a descendant of the Emperor, not because my name is Roboute Guilliman. They are willing to follow me because they know that I will Give everything for their happiness and future.”

Guilliman said as he walked down the steps of the throne. The mountain-like Primarch stood in front of Marius. The powerful sense of pressure made the Governor unable to raise his head at all. He almost instinctively knelt down on one knee and swore surrender and allegiance to Guilliman. .

The burly Son of Vengeance stood in front of him. The emperor's son raised his iron fist and clenched it in front of his chest. "If my people are still suffering in the flames of war, I will not ascend the throne and be crowned. As long as the loyal sons of five hundred worlds As long as the people have no peace, I will never be crowned.”

"I will lead the Astartes to war in the stars. I will slay all rebels in the name of the Emperor and the Five Hundred Worlds. When the moment of final victory comes, when our people are safe, I will be like you. If we are crowned as we wish, then the victory of the Five Hundred Worlds will be spread throughout the empire, and our victory will inspire tens of thousands of the emperor's people to rise up and fight."

"Only in this way, and only in this way, can I, Roboute Guilliman, become the regent of the empire. Only in this way can the people of the empire spontaneously follow me, follow the path of truth and justice. Light."

"Please forgive my previous ignorance, sir. I admire your lofty thoughts and qualities very much." Marius said sincerely. His words only meant recognition and compliance. He spontaneously recognized and was willing to follow him. , following the son of revenge in front of him, not because of his name, bloodline and identity, but out of a heartfelt recognition and trust.

Guilliman smiled and knelt down to help the governor. The latter took a step back in fear. Guilliman stepped forward with a smile and pressed his big hands on the governor's shoulders. "No need to forgive, you have not offended me. I understand you." All things considered, I will follow your advice when the time comes, but for now, Governor, I need you to look after our home and look after Macragge."

"My honor, I will not let you down!" Marius said firmly. Guilliman looked at his eyes and loosened his iron fist. The original body smiled and nodded, "I have no doubt about this, but I see the distress in your eyes, and I believe there is still hope for help."

"I am impressed by your observation skills. Indeed, my lord, we have something to ask for, but the person asking is not me, but my niece." Marius said, turning his head and nodding to Emily, who was also extremely respectful. Curtsied to Guilliman.

Guilliman nodded in response, and he faced Emily, "Please tell me, beautiful Miss Emily, what difficulties do you have for me and the Marshal?"

"Sir, my hometown and the entire Five Hundred Worlds are being invaded by a dark force. That force is making us miserable. We are completely helpless and can only ask for your help." Emily said piously, her words full of It was a feeling of ignorance and pain. Faced with such a request from such a beautiful girl, no one would be willing to hurt her.

"What kind of darkness? Miss Emily." Guilliman asked kindly, trying to calm Emily's emotions, and the latter did calm down a little and looked up at the original body in front of her.

"An unknown plague suddenly appeared. That terrible disease spread across five hundred worlds. Those infected would cry uncontrollably and shed tears until they became blind. Please, sir, our doctors and scholars are helpless. I can only seek help from your supreme power as the son of the Emperor."

Emily spoke sincerely, with tears streaming from her eyes, "The relatives I know have lost their light one by one. Please save us. Only you can save us."

Guilliman stepped forward and pressed Emily's small shoulders solemnly. He must have clenched his fists and looked into those watery eyes, "I promise you, in the name of the Emperor, I will end this plague." I will bring peace to the people of the five hundred worlds."

"Thank you, my lord." Emily said sincerely. She wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes. The tears were heartbreaking. Guilliman turned to Vito and asked for his opinion.

"Marshal, do you have any suggestions on how we should respond?" Guilliman asked formally, while Vito looked at Emily with some hesitation. The sadness always made Vito feel unnatural, but now Not when thinking about this, whether she is truly sincere or not, the suffering in Five Hundred Worlds is real.

Vitor nodded slightly and started walking in front of the throne. After thinking for a moment, he stopped and faced the Son of Vengeance. "I think it was Nurgle's revenge for defeating his followers in Macragge. I may know What should I do, but I need to go to those planets to see them myself.”

"I will personally lead a fleet there, you will be there." "No, Marshal, no."

Guilliman clenched his fists and spoke seriously. He raised his head proudly and said resolutely and without hesitation, "I will not sit here and wait for the results. I have been sleeping for too long. Now it is time for all the children to let go." The people have witnessed my return again.”

"I will go with you. I will go with you to end this suffering. This is both my promise and my responsibility." Guilliman's firm words earned Vito respect, and he nodded in approval.

Guilliman looked at Emily, he pressed the beautiful lady's shoulder and promised again, "I promise you, the suffering will go away, come on, Marshal, we must set sail as soon as possible."

After that, he walked towards the Golden Gate. Emily looked at Guilliman who was leaving, and Vito smiled and stretched out a hand as he passed by her, "We will meet again, right? I hope that the next meeting will be a pleasant one."

Emily also smiled and held Vito's hand, letting Vito kiss the back of her hand gentlemanly, "I hope so too, Marshal."

Vito smiled and lifted his battle robe to follow Guilliman. The two walked side by side to the exit of the hall. When they reached the gate, Guilliman stopped and looked at Vito thoughtfully.

"What's wrong?" Vito folded his arms and looked at Guilliman with a strange expression in front of him. The latter sighed and smiled awkwardly, "Please, tell me, my Glory Queen class was not played by those little bastards, right?"