Warhammer 40: Starting as a Rogue Trader

Chapter 154 Revealing Miracles
"Look! The alien is talking!! And it's speaking our language!"

Everyone around was shocked by Zagara's ability to spew out human beings; indeed, these aliens belonged to the traveling merchant before them.

The first thing Holt's priests did upon arriving here was to proclaim the identity of Saint Gauguin.

Seeing the large number of civilians around him casting their gazes, Gao Yi also began to mobilize the remaining power belonging to the God-Emperor within the Xel'Naga projection.

The divine emperor's spiritual energy that he had unconsciously absorbed could only cover Gao Yi with a layer of golden holy light.

The amount stored within Xel'Naga's projection now allows Gao Yi to directly unleash effects similar to miracles.

Transparent, golden wings unfurled from Gao Yi's back, the holy light seemingly dispelling the darkness of the Nest and bathing everyone around in its glow.

Gao Yi himself slowly began to float up.

"It's true. He really is the living saint of the God Emperor. God Emperor, I actually witnessed a living saint with my own eyes."

The whispers slowly turned into excited shouts.

The wings on the other party's back were remarkably similar to those of the emperor's offspring.

Not everything with wings is an alien; it could also be the great Saint Gillespie. Gao Yi didn't just conjure up these golden wings randomly; he used a concept that already existed in people's minds, making it easier for them to accept.

Everyone who witnessed this miracle knelt down before Gao Yi; the colors displayed by the God Emperor's power were simply too easy to discern.

In their eyes, Gao Yi had now become the God Emperor's representative in the mortal world.

In the eyes of those around them, the alien insects also acquired a new identity.

They are no longer terrifying, incompatible aliens, but a weapon for the God-Emperor to save humanity.

Looking at all this, Gao Yi knew that the identities of these Zerg were at least temporarily resolved in Malfi. However, the Zerg's main base could only be placed near Char. The Zerg's way of life meant that they could not coexist with humans. On planets where Zerg existed, almost all resources would be completely plundered by them.

Therefore, the Zerg can only be used as a one-time weapon within the Empire for the time being.

The miracles performed by Gao Yi will make the dynasty's rule here much smoother, and everything that is happening now will soon be spread throughout Malfi by the mouths of those who have witnessed it.

Although Glades had defected, her twisted loyalty to the God-Emperor had led many in Malfi to firmly believe in him.

"Ian! Where is Glades being held now?"

"We're temporarily using the secret prison of the Unity Cult, since their psychic isolation measures are very thorough. This will prevent her from using psychic powers and also keep them away from the watchful eyes of the warp."

"Take me to see it!"

The secret prison was located in the secret stronghold of the Unity Sect.

Here, Gao Yi also saw the biological cloning technology that he had been longing for.

As they delved deeper, Gao Yi also arrived at this secret prison.

In cells forged from incredibly sturdy alloys and various anti-psychic materials, prisoners are being held.

Inside the cells, flamethrowers, bombs, plasmas—countless weapons were aimed at the prisoners, ready to completely purify them if they made any unusual movements or resisted.

The occasional cries of agony indicated that the judges were using their interrogation techniques on the detainees.

As Gao Yi passed by an interrogation room, he saw two judges who specialized in interrogation interrogating a wicked wizard named Franky.

The inquisitors tried to extract more information from him about the warp, or whether he was a traitor hidden within Malfie. To the Inquisition, this Chaos Wizard, who had infiltrated the Governor's inner circle and put Malfie in such a predicament, was a rare and valuable prisoner.

Gao Yi felt a chill run down his spine watching the methods used by these judges.

It was so cruel, so incredibly cruel, that even these believers in chaos found it difficult to withstand the methods of the Inquisition.

Gao Yi even saw a demon host.

These hosts were even deliberately placed on the bodies of mortals by the Inquisition, whose purpose was also to interrogate them and obtain the information they wanted. Meanwhile, many more cells held nobles from the Glades lineage, each of whom could be considered a stain on the Unity Cult.

When Gao Yi arrived at the cell where Glades was being held, Leon was already waiting at the door.

"You must be Lord Gao Yi?"

"It's a pleasure to meet you, Inquisitor Lyon. However, isn't it a bit inappropriate to take away prisoners of war that rightfully belong to me without my permission?"

Lyon felt a sense of oppression as he looked at Gao Yi... not just in terms of status and strength, but also because the other party seemed to possess a divine quality... making Lyon feel an irresistible urge to submit to him.

The attendant had been observing Gao Yi for him. When he first saw the appearance of the alien insects, he simply thought that this traveling merchant was using his status as a traveling merchant to make contact with the aliens.

Even technologies that, like his, use biotechnology to create heresies.

But when the attendant showed him the exact details of Gao Yi's miraculous display, he couldn't help but believe that Gao Yi was truly the living saint chosen by the Divine Emperor.

The Emperor's blessing would appear from time to time on the most dangerous battlefields of the empire, but Lyon could not find such a generous blessing even after searching through the secret files of the Inquisition.

“Lord Gao Yi, these people are still dangerous. The facilities of the Inquisition can ensure that they cannot do anything to harm the Empire. You can interrogate them at any time if you wish.”

Lyon unconsciously lowered his posture.

"Then let me meet that Glades, and Lord Lyon, what do you think about the cloning technology deal that Ian mentioned to you before?"

"This……"

"Lord Lyon, my dynasty and I share many similarities with your Reunification Church in terms of ideology. We are both seeking change, just in different ways."

Given the Empire's current state, achieving victory, or even reviving the God Emperor, would be very difficult, if not impossible... We can only seek a new path.

Now I have found a feasible path.

The cloning technology you possess can accelerate this process, and the dynasty can provide you with abundant resources and even combat personnel. Right now, you may only have me standing before you.

Behind me lies the entire Chronus Expansion Zone, where new worlds are constantly being discovered and new technologies are constantly being explored. My soldiers are the best proof of this, and the God-Emperor is guiding us.

Gao Yi's words also moved Lyon.

Seeing Lyon deep in thought, Gao Yi knew that it was most likely a done deal.

Gao Yi quickly received an affirmative reply.

Lyon and his staff will help Gao Yi master this technology.

Then, with Lyon leading the way, Gao Yi finally met Glades.

The cell door at the deepest part was opened, and the dying Glades raised his head.

"Are you Gao Yi?"

Even now, Glades is still smiling; she has never felt that she did anything wrong.

Despite the inhuman torture in the courtroom, she actually withstood the interrogation methods. It must be said that she was truly resilient in will, otherwise she would not have been able to withstand the long-term subspace seduction.

Lyon was also having a headache; no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't get Glades to talk.

“Leon, since you can’t get what you want, then let me execute her! Her crimes are beyond forgiveness and redemption.”

Gao Yi's goal was to learn more information by devouring her soul.

Although Leon didn't understand why Gao Yi had to take action personally, he didn't mind giving face to the two who had just reached an agreement, since he couldn't get any more information from Glades with his current methods.

Glades' death also signifies the removal of the most serious stain on the Reunification Church's reputation in Malfi.

(End of this chapter)