Chapter 148

Things were a bit beyond expectations.

Galken's face was gloomy; he didn't expect that the Astartes, who should have been broken in one go by Chaos, had actually stabilized with the help of a Xeno warship that popped out from who knows where!

The key problem was that those bastards in orbit hadn't been able to break through the opponent's cruiser until now!

Not only that, the most serious thing was... another Astartes Chapter from who knows where had joined the battle!

"Damn! Damn! Damn!!!"

Galken was furious, cursing wildly, his eyes cold and fierce: "No... it doesn't matter, calm down; things haven't completely spiraled out of control yet; a mere Astartes Chapter is not a big problem!"

An Astartes Chapter popping out suddenly, although it disrupted his original plan deployment, fortunately, the impact wasn't big; he still had many opportunities!

"Rosales, how are things on your side?!"

Galken felt for the first time that the plan seemed to be deviating in some unpredictable direction, and he felt powerless, so he became a bit impatient.

But unfortunately.

The message he sent out was like a stone sinking into the sea; the other side didn't reply at all.

Galken, who had always been the manipulator, watching the development of events from above, finally couldn't sit still at this moment: "Rosales, reply to my message quickly; how is the mission I gave you going?"

He could feel that the great 'Lord of Change' wanted him to complete the mission as soon as possible, kill 'Alvin Valerius,' and then he would be granted ascension!

Suddenly, Rosales's voice came from the communication array: "As a collaborator, I don't like your tone and attitude, Governor Galken."

"What do you mean?!"

Galken's pupils shrank; he felt a hint of something bad from Rosales's tone.

"Hehehehe..."

Rosales sneered coldly and said: "I mean, from this moment on, I refuse to cooperate with you, because... I have found a more suitable collaborator than you."

"???"

Galken was stunned.

What does that mean?

He... was abandoned?!

Who is a more suitable collaborator? Who else could understand that mysterious dynasty sleeping underground better than him?

Returning to Rosales's side.

He was sitting in a secret technical workshop deep in the forge factory, staring with interest at the mysterious young man opposite him: "Then... now, can you talk to me about the Necron dynasty you mentioned?"

"Of course, respected Archmagos Rosales."

Alvin bowed deeply with his right hand over his chest, acting like a noble gentleman, with a slight smile on his lips: "According to our agreement, I will tell you a part of the legend about the ancient race, the 'Necrons'."

"Very good, I like your sincerity."

Rosales was very satisfied; he found him pleasing to the eye no matter how he looked at him.

Who isn't a collaborator?

Why hang himself on Galken's tree; besides, they both believe in 'Tzeentch', so how many truthful words can there be in their mouths?

If he hadn't really had no choice, how could Rosales, as an Archmagos of the Dark Mechanicum, cooperate with a planetary governor?

But fortunately, he now had a substitute.

Originally, Rosales was going to fulfill the agreement to assassinate Alvin Valerius, but perhaps the voice of the Omnissiah in the dark stopped his thoughts.

Especially the 'Xeno warship' that suddenly popped out, which made Rosales even more certain of the thoughts in his heart.

This kid... is not simple!

Others might not know, but he knew too well that apart from that 'tomb' on Loser, it was impossible to have such a strange space warship!

Moreover, with Rosales's many years of experience, he could see at a glance that the technology contained in that warship was very different from what he knew, almost two completely different branches!

So after deep thinking, Rosales decided to go and talk to this magical young man.

Intuition told him that there might be surprises.

The result was naturally as expected; Rosales, hidden deep in the forge factory, saw Alvin in stealth mode, including the two layers of armor on his body.

In front of an Archmagos of the Mechanicus, the two layers of armor Alvin wore were almost like not wearing clothes at all; he could strip them clean just by looking with his eyes!

"Too magical!"

Rosales couldn't stop sighing; the power armor Alvin wore was completely different in form from everything he knew about the Empire, Chaos, and Xenos!

A Tech-Priest's greatest need is the exploration of unknown technology; this was like a fishhook, firmly hooking the Archmagos's mind.

This was what happened later.

Rosales appeared directly, blocking Alvin's path; his severely modified appearance truly gave Alvin a fright.

He thought it was an enemy, but Rosales got straight to the point, reporting his background directly: Archmagos of the Dark Mechanicum, creator of Daemon Engines!

Alvin never expected to meet an Archmagos of the Dark Mechanicum in this place, and he was suspected to be the mastermind behind all the conspiracies on Loser!

But, no matter what, he felt he couldn't beat the other side; don't look at the Archmagos of the Mechanicus as mostly research members, but the weapons on their bodies were definitely more than enough to purify a few Astartes.

With the idea of stalling for time, Alvin naturally told everything he knew, but who would have thought... this Tech-Priest actually showed great goodwill and intention to cooperate.

Now... who could refuse?

Thus, the scene above happened.

Rosales told Galken directly that he was quitting and that their cooperative relationship was terminated.

And the other side's requirement was only to understand the 'Necrons'!

This was too coincidental; wasn't it just a 'Necron dynasty'?

Alvin absolutely dared to guarantee that the current Empire might not know as much as he did!

"Respected Archmagos Rosales, the history of the Necrons is really not something that can be explained in a few sentences." Alvin chose to say some things, but stopped at the key point at the right time.

Just like a storyteller, deliberately getting stuck at the key position.

Um... to put it popularly, it's a 'cliffhanger dog'.

Already teased until his heart was hot, suddenly interrupted, Rosales couldn't sit still; he suddenly realized that this kid in front of him... is a talent!

Not only does he know a lot about Necrons, but he even has Xeno technology on him; just based on these two points, he cannot die!

At least... before being hollowed out, he must not die!

Rosales's eyeballs turned; he knew about the things in orbit, so he knew the kid's true identity was actually a descendant of the 'Valerius' Rogue Trader dynasty.

If nothing unexpected happened, once that old thing Horn died, this kid... would be his excellent partner!

As long as he had this kid, did he still need to worry about research results?

Rosales seemed to have already seen that in the near future, his status in the Dark Mechanicum would be further elevated because of this kid!

Even, becoming a Fabricator General was not impossible!

So Rosales's eyes immediately became much hotter, as if staring at a 'peerless treasure'; he was so grateful to Galken right now.

If it weren't for Galken, could he have encountered such a good thing?

That was absolutely impossible!

Thanks to Galken, thanks to the Omnissiah!

Stared at by Rosales's hot eyes, Alvin was a bit frightened, thinking that this Tech-Priest shouldn't be angry because of his malicious cliffhanger, right?

"Cough, cough, respected Archmagos Rosales, it's not that I don't want to say, it's mainly the current situation, you understand..." He was still looking for a legitimate excuse for his 'cliffhanger' behavior.

Who knew, Rosales raised his hand directly, interrupting his words, and then on that face that was somewhat terrifying due to mechanical modification, he tried hard to squeeze out a 'kind' smile: "It doesn't matter, this little thing, it's not too late to talk about it after you are safe."

"Ah?"

Alvin was made even more uneasy by his sudden 180-degree turn, and he secretly raised his vigilance.

However, Rosales was still smiling, seemingly without any anger, and said slowly: "Don't think too much, I just think you are a very suitable collaborator, and our cooperative relationship might last for a long time."

"Uh..."

Alvin nodded reluctantly: "Yes, you are right; we can definitely cooperate for a long time; I'm not that bastard Galken, I definitely won't lie to you!"

Under the eaves, one has to bow their head; he still had a very clear understanding, and if he really angered this Archmagos, he would definitely suffer.

"It doesn't matter, I can understand your thoughts."

How could Rosales not see through his little thoughts, but he didn't care, instead smiling mysteriously: "Soon, you will understand what I mean; as for now... you need help, and I, just happen to be able to provide you with help, isn't that so?"

"You are right, Archmagos."

Adhering to the concept of not taking advantage of a bastard, Alvin naturally wouldn't refuse help.

As for any heresy accusations?

Joke, there are no Inquisitors here, accuse my ass!

Besides, heresy accusations have to wait until after surviving!

Dark Tech-Priests are also Tech-Priests, aren't they?

Here it comes, here it comes~ one more chapter~