Warhammer 40: Starting as a Rogue Trader

Chapter 206 The Imperial Guard's Assistance

Another extremist.
Gao Yi really wanted to start a tirade, because those who were sacrificed were too innocent, but the other party's ability to manipulate people's hearts was exactly what he needed right now.

Gao Yi was a newcomer to this place. The dynasty had no popular support here, and the urgency of time left Gao Yi with no time to slowly build his prestige on these planets.

Cypher has been active in the Agrippina Sector for quite some time now.

The name of the Emperor's Voice has appeared on many planets, and the number of people who have been seduced by him and are willing to follow him is not small.

With the endorsement of the Holy One of High Yi, the voice of the Emperor becomes more legitimate, while the dynasty's armed forces are used to deal with external threats to the planet and reduce the potential damage caused by extreme beliefs.

Regardless, the group that Cypher had corrupted did indeed benefit from the faith; even without the God-Emperor's deliberate blessing, they had a stronger resistance to the plague.

Unlike the priests of the state religion, most of the people in the empire had only a general faith in the emperor. However, the existence of Cypher turned them into fanatical believers, who used this faith to gain blessings.

Gao Yi is all alone, and the current 20 artificial untouchables are not enough to purify so many people.

"So why do you want to see me?"

"Because you have truly received the Emperor's blessing. I have never seen any living mortal receive this power and survive unscathed! I have also seen those aliens. The Emperor's power should not have appeared on them."

"Why are you so surprised? The Xenomorphs are not allowed by the Empire, and what you have done is also not allowed by the Empire. You have even been assassinated by the Assassin's Court, haven't you? But I am more reasonable than you. I am both a traveling merchant and a living saint."

Using aliens is a right granted to me by the Emperor and the Empire.

Moreover, the emperor said nothing and was willing to bestow his power upon them. Even if the emperor sits on the golden throne, is he not the ruler of the empire? Does the empire have any laws that can supersede Him?

"Cypher, the Emperor's power does not lie. You can choose to help me, to help the Empire overcome this crisis together. Use your abilities, and those fallen angels who follow you. I am willing to believe that you have not truly fallen into chaos. You can also use those followers of the Emperor's voice to help me consolidate and strengthen the nearby star systems."

"Survive this crisis? Merchant Ronin, you have no idea how much power Abaddon has gathered this time."

Cypher understood better than the Empire just how powerful the Black Legion was this time, and he did not believe that the Empire could defeat Chaos with its current strength.

Those who appear to have devoted themselves to the fallen angels of chaos also have followers of Cypher, who carry out redemption in their own way and bring back intelligence.

"How will you know if you don't try? If you're willing to help me, I can give you what you deserve."

"Rewards? No, you can't offer me what I want."

"What if I could awaken the Lion King and return to your side?"

Gao Yi said this without any burden. Even if his abilities and technology couldn't awaken the lion in advance, it didn't matter. Anyway, the lion king would wake up on its own even if he didn't need it.

"Based on just one sentence from you?"

When the Lion King was mentioned, Cipher's tone became intense, and Gao Yi's flippant tone sounded like an insult.

“This isn’t a loss for you. You’re just doing what you’ve always done. And soon you’ll know whether I have the ability or not. I plan to go to Macragge and awaken the Primarch of the Ultramarines, Robert Guilliman.”

Gao Yi's words elicited a mocking laugh from Cypher, who felt that Gao Yi was just spouting nonsense.

Just as Cypher was about to leave.

The Emperor's voice could be heard coming from Gao Yi's subspace projection.

The Imperial Guard he sent in a dream has already arrived within the Lorisa system.

"The Imperial Guards are here?!"

Gao Yi looked at Cipher beside him.

"Would you be interested in meeting a few people with me? Perhaps you'll soon believe what I'm saying."

With the endorsement of these imperial spokespeople, Gao Yi's next plan can now begin.

Ten golden-headed soldiers boarded Gao Yi's Star Pioneer. Gao Yi sized up the Imperial Guards, and the Imperial Guards were also sizing up Gao Yi.

Under the hood, Cypher was no longer so calm, surrounded by the Night Watchers.

His eyes gleamed; no one could underestimate these Imperial Guards.

Those were the Imperial Guards! These imperial guards hadn't left the imperial palace for many years, and there were ten Imperial Guards in front of him, all of them there to find this human.

By this time, Cypher was beginning to believe what Gao Yi had said earlier: no one in the Imperial Guards could command them except the Emperor.

He didn't believe anyone else could awaken the Primarch, but if it was the Emperor, he was willing to believe he had the ability. Even if the Emperor didn't do it himself, he must have told Gao Yi the method.

However, Cypher was unaware that the key to awakening the Primarch would be Gao Yi himself, and had little to do with the God Emperor.

The Imperial Guards were also very curious about Gao Yi in front of them.

This special warship, the soldiers in combat uniforms, and the night guards.

The Imperial Guards also noticed Cipher, who was carrying the Lion King Sword.

"This person is from the First Legion? Why is he carrying the weapon of an imperial heir on his back?!"

This was the first time Gao Yi had ever seen the legendary Imperial Guards.

Every member of the Imperial Guard was well-rounded in moral, intellectual, physical, aesthetic, and labor education.

Any member of the Imperial Guard could cut down ordinary Astartes as easily as mowing grass...

But despite being so strong, he always gets tripped up by others...

Their gleaming golden power armor practically blinded Gao Yi.

These are all radiant golds that are even stronger than refined gold!

He thought there would only be one or two Imperial Guards at most, but he didn't expect so many to come.

The Imperial Guards also discovered that they could truly feel the power unique to the God Emperor in Gao Yi; no one was more familiar with this feeling than they were.

The head of the Imperial Guards removed his powered helmet.

“Wandering merchant, you may call me Dius. We have come to find you on the orders of Commander Trajan.”

"It's a pleasure to meet you, Dius! I might need you to come with me on a long trip soon, as I have many things I need your help with."

"Traveling merchant, our mission is to bring you back to Terra to meet with Commander Trajan. According to the agreement, we are not allowed to leave the palace, let alone interfere in the affairs of the Empire. Our only mission is to protect the Emperor."

"Don't mention this agreement to me. It's not like you haven't sneaked out before. Besides, is the agreement more important or the God-Emperor's order? He told me that the divine oracle he gave you would assist me, right?"

"You can hear the Emperor's voice clearly?"

In the eyes of the Imperial Guards, this should be the privilege of the Imperial Edict Envoy.

"If you have any doubts about what I have said, you can ask your commander Trajan, but I hope you can hurry. Every moment you delay, countless subjects of the emperor will be swallowed up by Chaos."

Dius and the guards beside him exchanged a glance. One of the guards quickly returned to the warship and asked Trajan, the emperor, for his exact words through the Star Speaker.

After receiving Trajan's affirmative reply, they did not hesitate to agree to Gao Yi's request.

As Gao Yi said, no agreement can supersede the emperor.

(End of this chapter)