[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-warhammer-starting-as-a-planetary-governor":3,"chapter-warhammer-starting-as-a-planetary-governor-warhammer-starting-as-a-planetary-governor-chapter-114":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Warhammer: Starting as a Planetary Governor",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1680884,2147,"Chapter 114: Is This the True Statue of the Emperor?","warhammer-starting-as-a-planetary-governor-chapter-114",114,"\u003Cp>Eden looked at the two-year-old child in Eve's arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The child's skin had a faint purplish tint, with a bony protrusion on his forehead, giving him the appearance of a bald, sharp-toothed, large-headed baby—quite an unusual sight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Poor child...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eden sighed inwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This child must have been affected by radiation while still in his mother's womb, resulting in his deformities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The couple clearly adored their child.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They gazed at him with affection, soothing him with gentle words and kisses on his forehead, calming his emotions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Eden tactfully chose not to bring it up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn't want to reopen any wounds for this unfortunate couple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once the child had settled down, Eve placed him in a mechanized baby cradle beside the dining table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She pointed at Eden, introducing him:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Little Gallia, this is your brother Eden. You two should get along well from now on...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huh?Eden was puzzled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When had he revealed his name?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn't quite recall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His mind had been in a haze lately, as though something was affecting his thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eden felt a pang of worry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could it be that he had overused his psychic powers and fried his brain?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Eden, are you alright?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eve frowned, looking concerned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you feeling unwell? I can ask the neighborhood priest to take a look at you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, no, I'm fine... just a bit hungry.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eden shook his head quickly. He couldn't risk a priest examining him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they discovered he was a psyker, it would be a huge problem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you sure?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, I'm fine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good, then let's start dinner!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the dim candlelight, Eden joined the Gallia family in a prayer ritual before the meal, giving thanks to the great Emperor for their food.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, let's eat!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eve served Eden a steaming bowl of mushroom soup and gave him a large piece of corpse-starch, more than what she and Gallia had combined.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Eden's hesitation, Eve spoke firmly, almost in a commanding tone:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you're hungry, eat more...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Don't hold back; we're family now!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gallia chimed in:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Children should eat plenty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They're the hope of the future, and all who are loyal to the Emperor should do everything to care for them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the couple's insistence, Eden gratefully accepted their kindness and began to eat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother, brother...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Little Gallia suddenly looked at Eden, mumbling in his childlike voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eve beamed: \"Eden, look! Little Gallia likes you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eden looked at Little Gallia, pinching his small purple cheeks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This little one was quite endearing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For some reason, the more Eden looked at him, the more adorable he seemed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eden scooped half of his food onto Little Gallia's plate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gently patted the boy's head:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Eat well and grow up strong...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Little Gallia nodded happily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He grabbed his small plate, stuffing all the food into his mouth, his sharp teeth clacking together, making an oddly grating sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eden nodded with satisfaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now that's how it should be.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eve and Gallia watched their child with faces full of joy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dear...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eve suddenly put down her utensils.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked at Gallia as if she had something important to say.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What's wrong?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gallia asked with concern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eve gently placed a hand on her stomach, a loving smile on her face:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have good news—I'm expecting another child!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gallia was stunned:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Really? When did you find out?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just recently. I wanted to surprise you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gallia's face lit up with joy, almost jumping with excitement:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Praise the Emperor! This is wonderful news!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To the Emperor's loyal followers, having more children was a sacred duty and a symbol of family happiness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had been troubled about only having one child, often teased by his colleagues because of it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In their community, the more children, the better.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Gormans, a family in their district, had ten children.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though Gormans had starved to death, they were honored by the church, canonized as holy followers for everyone to emulate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their children had been taken in by better families.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those children would become loyal warriors someday.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gallia often fantasized about having ten children of his own.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if he couldn't have ten, just one more would be enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He never expected his wife would surprise him so soon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gallia held his wife and Little Gallia in a loving embrace:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tomorrow, I'll announce this good news to everyone!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eden watched the happy couple, unable to hold back a smile of his own.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, Eve pulled Eden into their embrace as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was now a part of their family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, the family held each other closely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was... wonderful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After dinner, it was time to rest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eden was assigned to share a room with Little Gallia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he lay down, he felt something crawl onto the bed, putting him instantly on alert.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What is that?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, a small, soft hand rested on him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother, hug...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Little Gallia's tiny voice chirped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So it was Little Gallia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eden relaxed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The boy wriggled his way into Eden's arms, gripping him tightly with his little hands:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hug... sleep...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed the little guy wanted Eden to hold him while they slept.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, alright, just don't wet the bed!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eden smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pinched Little Gallia's cheek, then wrapped him in his arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Eden lay there, a thought surfaced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why did I come here again?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He felt like he was forgetting more and more things, yet he couldn't help but feel an overwhelming sense of contentment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He felt a deep sense of belonging and relaxation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He just wanted to stay here and live peacefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With his mind at ease, he drifted into a deep sleep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was the best sleep he'd had in days—deep and restful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Eden, Eden, wake up!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, he heard someone calling him urgently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He opened his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his sight, Gallia and Eve were standing there, fully dressed, holding their child and looking at him with concern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Finally, you're awake!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gallia chuckled:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You slept like a rock. I couldn't wake you up at all...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eve looked anxious, urging him:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Eden, hurry and get ready to go with us to the chapel; today is Prayer Day. If we're late, we won't get a good spot.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It turned out today was Prayer Day, when all the residents would go to the chapel square to seek the Emperor's blessing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eden joined the Gallia family as they moved with the crowd toward the chapel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most people held several children's hands, chatting warmly, their faces filled with sincere and joyful smiles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Eden stepped into the square, he looked at the enormous fifty-meter statue of the Emperor at its center.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The overwhelming aura of sanctity, combined with the sheer visual impact, left him momentarily speechless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eden felt a conflict in his mind, questioning in astonishment:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is this the true statue of the Emperor?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his line of sight, the statue of the Emperor loomed above the crowd—with four arms!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Check Out My Patreon For +20 Extra Chapters On All My Fanfics!! 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