From Titan Corporation to the Empire of Man - Chapter 400

c390 “I will stand in front of the church in Vienna in forty minutes”

Soon after, inside the Phoenix-class supply ship belonging to the 1st Company of the Dark Angels;

“.”

Leon was standing with his hands crossed on his chest and a serious face outside the Astartes’ exclusive medical cabin. He used the original power armor to display the hard light screen in front of his eyes, watching the two pharmacists falling into the trap. The two company guards in suspended animation were performing methodical operations.

The company guard was in extremely poor condition.

One was stabbed through the chest, destroying his heart and lungs.

The other’s right arm and half of his shoulder were cut off.

Fortunately, the hemostatic function of Astartes was also effective on large wounds, so the company guard did not die from excessive blood loss.

But with such an injury, he had to use metal prosthetics to replace his original right arm and half of his shoulder.

After the initial surgery, a pharmacist reported via helmet communication:

“Father (Leon), the injuries of the two brothers have been completely stabilized and are out of the risk of death. In a few hours, they should be able to escape the state of suspended animation and regain consciousness.”

“good.”

After listening to the pharmacist’s report, Leon responded briefly as always before turning and leaving, walking along the deck corridor towards the rail station not far away.

Several paladins also remained silent and followed their original body out of here.

Not long after.

A group of “people” came to the bridge of the Phoenix-class supply ship with the help of the rail train inside the ship.

“Sir.”

“Father.”

As soon as Leon entered the bridge, the crew members responsible for controlling the supply ship saluted their Legion Primarch.

Leon did not say things like “No need to be polite” or “Everyone is busy” with a smile like his father, but responded with a slight nod.

then.

Leon had just walked to the center console of the bridge. Before he could discuss with Serin, who was also standing next to the center console, a hard light projection was generated to create a holographic image of Garland Clovis.

And after the “particles” emitting blue light condensed into a holographic image, Garan raised his right fist, placed it across his chest, and saluted Leon:

“Father, it was our negligence”

“Don’t waste time on the meaningless past.” Leon interrupted Garland’s self-blame:

“Ms. Serling speculates that the Headless Horseman who is ravaging border towns is suspected to be the Apocalypse Knight War described in the Bible of Universe 1 and 3. Its individual strength is equivalent to that of the lords and demons of all levels of hell.

Moreover, through a special sacrificial ceremony, the church successfully summoned supernatural creatures that should be in the heavenly plane. This also proves that the army can move from the physical universe to the heavenly plane through some kind of sacrifice. . ”

As he said that, Leon glanced at Serin.

Judging from his appearance, he wanted Serin to take over the words.

However, before that, Leon still sent a communication request to Athena and Soap.

The next moment, many “particles” emitting blue light appeared on the center console, which quickly condensed into a holographic image of Athena and soap.

Seeing this, Leon then spoke to Serin:

“Ms. Serling, please explain to everyone the method you have guessed and analyzed on how to get to the heavenly plane.”

Leon originally wanted the Glory Guards he led and the 1st Company of the Dark Angels to take charge of all subsequent actions, so that the Dark Angels Legion would win all the “victory results”.

But he hesitated a little, and still chose to let Athena, together with the Heresy Tribunal and the Joint Investigation Force represented by Soap, participate in the “final” unified operation against the “One Three” universe.

After all, he had already paid a surprise visit and “intruded in.”

If he takes over the command with a tough attitude and excludes other departments, it will somewhat damage the image and reputation of Leon and the Dark Angel.

Of course, from the perspective of others, Leon sent a communication request to Athena and Soap without any hesitation.

After Athena, who was wearing golden armor, and Soap, who was equipped with a nano-combat suit, “stood” next to the center console using hard light imaging, Serin said directly:

“Everyone, through the interrogation and torture of the arrested church believers and nuns, we have initially confirmed that the apocalyptic knights ravaging border towns are the heavenly beings summoned by the church using 4,400 fanatical believers and nuns who are willing to sacrifice themselves. Face creature.

And if we want to open the portal to the heavenly plane, we need to sacrifice at least 100,000 fanatical believers and nuns. ”

“one hundred thousand”

Hearing Serin’s analysis, Soap looked sad.

“Ms. Serling.” Athena asked with a slight frown:

“As a living sacrifice to open the portal, you also need to maintain your fanatical belief and worship of heaven and God, right?”

“Theoretically, that’s the case.” Serin did not deny it and continued to explain:

“If a hundred thousand or even more humans from universes 1 and 3 could be sacrificed casually, a portal to the heaven plane could be opened, then the lords of hell and the devils of hell would have already extended their hands and feet to heaven.”

“Yeah” Soap’s face was still solemn:

“This is indeed a question. If we find 100,000 fanatical believers and then sacrifice them, would it violate the ideals of the human empire?”

“.”

Hearing this, Athena fell silent.

“What’s the violation?” Leon said bluntly:

“The so-called fanatical believers, referring to the subspace incident, are heretics who were bewitched by evil gods.

If they still have their own minds and the ability to think independently, they should know that retaliation against border towns is a big mistake. ”

Leon paused, raised his voice a little, and said:

“They saw that border towns were becoming more prosperous under the empire’s governance, and people’s lives were becoming happier, which made them realize that the overall situation of Earth Three was getting out of their control.

Power, money, pleasure and indulgence, as the interference of the empire is gradually moving away from them, so they will definitely bind themselves more to God and heaven.

Those fanatical believers have long since dedicated their bodies and minds to the so-called God. Keeping them will not hurt the empire, but it will be a disaster for one or three humans.

Rather than killing it directly, it is better to recycle the waste! ”

When Leon spoke to the end, his eyes and expression revealed an unquestionable meaning.

To him, all “rapists” should be killed!

It would be better if no one is left alive.

And he was able to put down his arrogance and let Athena and Soap participate in the discussion of follow-up actions. In fact, it was just a disguised notification.

Immediately, Leon ordered to Galan Clovis without waiting for Athena and Soap to respond:

“Inform the fleet and all the soldiers of the first company to prepare for orbital airborne landing. I will stand in front of the church in Vienna in forty minutes.”

“Yes, father.”

After receiving the order from the original body, Galan saluted Leon again and then directly dissipated his own holographic image.

At this moment, Leon ordered Athena:

“Ms. Athena, please tell Ms. Hera and ask her to assist us, the Dark Angels, in selecting the scum from the prisoners who have been completely brainwashed by the church.”

“That’s good.”

Athena hesitated for a while, but finally chose to follow Leon’s command.

Finally, Leon said to Soap:

“Colonel MacTavish, please also ask your advance team, investigators and elite guards to temporarily act as peace officers after our Dark Angels take control of Vienna, the capital of the Holy Roman Empire.

At the same time, the renovation and reconstruction matters of the engineering team also need to be entrusted to you for assistance. ”

“No problem, leave it to us.”

Soap had no objection to Leon’s order.

As a veteran employee of Atlas, Soap agrees with Leon’s point of view.

The main reason is that the advance team has seen too many ugly sides of human nature.

As for those guys who have been brainwashed by the church and have crazy beliefs in God and heaven, even if the empire is kind enough to spare their lives, they will not remember the goodness of the empire, and will only deliberately want to continue revenge and destruction, which is a real disaster.

Rather than leaving it behind and threatening residents who want to live a normal life, causing distress to residents, and even losing their lives, relatives and friends, it is better to “use waste”.

Sacrificing them is the best solution.

After the holographic images of Athena and Soap dissipated one after another, the scene outside the bridge observation window also changed from the sky above the border town to the dark and silent outer space.

The atmosphere, which is reflected and scattered by direct sunlight, appears below the bridge observation window.

This time.

Leon turned around and prepared to leave the bridge, heading to the drop dock of the Phoenix-class supply ship, and said to Serin:

“Ms. Serling, if the Dark Angel successfully opens the portal, please help us go to the paradise plane to serve as a wartime consultant.”

“OK.”

Celine responded with a slight smile.

More than ten minutes later;

Vienna is located in the middle of Europe during the “13” period, and it is noon time. It can be said that it has been enjoying rare sunshine and clear weather in recent months.

The howling autumn wind blows away the fog of heavy industrial pollution, allowing the sun’s light to shine on the entire land.

The capital of the Holy Roman Empire, Vienna.

If you were a resident in the main universe, your first reaction when hearing about Vienna would be “on the banks of the Danube”,

“Music Capital of the World”

“Vienna Woods” etc.

It can be said to be a famous tourist destination, with rich cultural heritage and many protected buildings.

Many inhabitants of universes rebuilt after the war, such as those from the Doom and Pacific Rim universes, list Vienna as one of their main destinations when traveling to the main universe.

But in the “Trench Crusaders” universe numbered “One Three”, Vienna does not have the so-called beautiful riverside or secluded forests.

The Danube River has become filthy due to pollution from heavy industry, and there is not much natural green vegetation around the city, let alone the so-called “quiet forest”.

The city is divided into multiple “ring levels”.

The outermost layer is where the poor and slaves are responsible for farming and working. At the same time, there are towering city walls and cannons, and a large number of elite soldiers, as well as knights of the Knights and church nuns are stationed.

Further inside, there is a gathering area of ​​civilians and light and heavy factories. It is also the most serious source of pollution to the entire city and surrounding areas.

Further inside is the residential area for nobles, royal families, and senior officials and generals of the Roman Empire and Church.

There is a relatively good living environment here, as well as green belts and quiet gardens.

The core buildings are undoubtedly St. Peter’s Basilica, which is “bathed in holy light” during daytime hours, and the Imperial Palace of the Holy Roman Empire.

Even without the intervention of the human empire in the main universe, facing the forces of hell threatening the survival of the entire human race, the dignitaries of the “One and Three” universe still enjoy special treatment, and their daily lives are even much better than those of people in some parallel universes.

It may be that thousands of years of confrontation have made the powerful relax their vigilance and just enjoy the moment.

In their subconscious mind, they will think, “Anyway, the army of hell will not attack the capital while I am in charge and responsible, and Europe will not fall because of it. Why should I be conscientious and hard on myself?”.

However, when they learned that the border towns were invaded by the hell army, and then most of the border towns fell under the control of the human empire, they began to panic.

What they fear is not the army of hell, but the human empire that has the goal of “liberating all mankind” and has the corresponding strength.

So the top brass of the Roman Empire proposed to the church a plan to summon the Knights of the Apocalypse, and they unanimously approved it without even thinking about it.

Only by thoroughly gaining God’s favor and assistance can they rest easy.

now.

The Pope and various bishops are in the cathedral, discussing whether to continue to sacrifice fanatical believers to God to obtain more help from heaven.

but–

Boom. Boom——! ! !

However, a sudden violent shaking interrupted the meeting.

Some bishops even stumbled and fell, spilling drinks on themselves.

The shaking lasted for more than ten seconds before gradually stopping. At the same time, “strong winds roared” outside, as if the legendary doomsday was coming.

? ? ! !

“what happened?!”

“Guard! Guard!”

The pope and bishops immediately forgot about the content of the meeting and called for the church guards with gorgeous armor and well-armed weapons, hoping to escape from the cathedral and even Vienna.

It was only when they ran out of the church and came outside that they discovered it.

The city of Vienna seemed to have been subjected to high-altitude bombing, with gunpowder smoke everywhere, and thousands of “meteorites” appeared in the clear sky, rapidly approaching the surface.

Boom~boom~——!

Before they could react, 90% of the thousands of “meteorites” began to slow down in stages, while the remaining 10% fell directly into the core area of ​​Vienna.

Bang~bang!

Following a crisp sound, which seemed to be the sound of the warehouse door popping open, the group of guys heard the sound of gunfire that made them pale——

Damn! Damn!

Ri~咻——!

The sound of bolt firearms and small-caliber plasma cannons firing reverberated throughout the city.

The remaining 90% of the “meteorites”, or the individual soldiers and medium and large airdrop pods carrying the legion’s Hell Paratroopers, also fell one after another inside and outside Vienna.

Buzz~——Woo——! !

Only now did Vienna sound an air raid alert.

However, through orbital airdrop, the Dark Angels and Hell Paratroopers were quickly deployed and a comprehensive sweep began.

What made the Vienna defenders despair the most was that, as the original legion of the Dark Angels, Leon was actually a member of the first batch of airborne troops.