[{"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-13":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},1680983,2147,"Chapter 13: The Desperate People","warhammer-starting-as-a-planetary-governor-chapter-13",13,"\u003Cp>The metal robot, Moss, excitedly looked toward the gate, only to find it empty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master?\" Moss's electronic voice grew somber, filled with a strange sadness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ever since Green Wave Farm was established, Moss had been responsible for tending the farm, never stepping beyond its boundaries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, in all the endless years that had passed, the master had never come to check on its work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moss stood there in a daze, still spraying pesticide from the nozzle in its hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A gust of wind blew by, carrying the pesticide back towards Moss, hitting its metal body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zzzzt!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sparks flew as short circuits appeared on Moss's body, but it didn't seem to notice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the short circuits continued, Moss would most likely \"die\" from component failure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, it was trapped in a strange feedback loop, unable to react.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clang—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sky behind Moss turned dark.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A large panel fell with a bang, revealing a cold steel wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not again! Damn 613th mimetic panel!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moss hastily put down the pesticide sprayer and ran towards the fallen mimetic panel, determined to repair it quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It extended two slender mechanical arms from its back, beginning to work on the damaged panel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How many times has this 613th mimetic panel fallen?\" Moss wondered as it worked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its mechanical brain instantly retrieved the data—4567 times!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oh, damn 613th mimetic panel!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the farm robot, maintaining Green Wave Farm was Moss's responsibility.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If nothing unusual happened, it would continue working on Green Wave Farm indefinitely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Repairing the cursed mimetic panel, waiting for that unseen master to finally come and inspect its work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the void of Green Wave Farm, a psychic beacon pulsed slowly—it was a teleportation marker.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>——\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the royal chamber of the spire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hiss!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eden suddenly awoke, his head pounding!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah! My lord?\" A concerned voice came from the maids around him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What's wrong with you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Linda gasped in shock, urging, \"Quick, call the apothecary!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No need, I'm fine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eden knew nothing was seriously wrong; it was just a side effect of withdrawing his consciousness from the Warp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sensation came and went quickly, and he recovered in no time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eden ordered the maids to leave and stepped onto the balcony, feeling the warmth of the sun on his skin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A small smile crept across his face, and the dark cloud in his heart lifted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had found the solution!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the depths of the space hulk within the Warp, he had discovered a farm from the Golden Age.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only did the farm contain advanced agricultural techniques and seeds, but it also housed a robot from the Golden Age!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was the true treasure!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the Imperial ban on AI and intelligent machinery, Eden couldn't care less—the Imperium had no control over him anymore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as it was used within reason, what was there to fear?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if there was a risk, it would only manifest in the distant future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Right now, his priority was to use every available method to strengthen himself—surviving was the top priority.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he hadn't found powerful weapons or relics on this trip to the Warp, discovering a solution to the food problem and a Golden Age robot was a huge win.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once he brought back the Golden Age agricultural technology, along with the help of the robot, he could establish large-scale farms and solve the food shortage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The key now was how to bring those treasures back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luckily, before running out of energy, Eden had left a psychic teleportation marker at the farm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With enough Hope Energy, he could activate his miniature sun's teleportation ability, open a portal to the farm, and transport everything back!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The immediate priority was to find a place to install the psychic core, which would absorb the Hope Energy from the people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the location, Eden had already made up his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Karter!\" Eden called out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, my lord!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Karter, the captain of the guard, responded as he entered. His towering frame, nearly two and a half meters tall, was intimidating even to Eden, who stood 1.8 meters tall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Karter would never display any sign of disrespect. He knelt in front of Eden, awaiting his orders. \"Lord Governor!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every time Eden saw Karter, he thought this man would make an excellent Space Marine. If there was a chance in the future, he would have to form a squad of Space Marines as his personal guard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the world of Warhammer 40K, Space Marines were the ultimate power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eden brushed aside his wandering thoughts and focused on the task at hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Accompany me to the Sacred Plaza!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, my lord!\" Karter, with a determined expression, accepted the order and left to make preparations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every time Eden traveled, a meticulous security plan was needed to ensure his safety.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, the Hoffman family wanted him dead, and they had sent countless assassins to make that happen. Caution was always wise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, under Karter's arrangements, Eden boarded his hover vehicle and headed for the Sacred Plaza.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon arrival, Eden ordered Karter and the guards to stand watch around the perimeter, while he walked to the center of the plaza, beneath the statue of the God-Emperor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The statue, once a symbol of holiness and dignity, was now dilapidated and weathered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, it still exuded a faint aura of authority, inspiring reverence in all who gazed upon it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the place Eden had chosen to install the psychic core.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Using the statue of the God-Emperor as the focal point, the energy from the psychic core would radiate across most of the territory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eden placed his hand on the statue's base and reached out with his consciousness to the miniature sun in the Warp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He would create a secret pathway between the Warp and reality, allowing the miniature sun to place the psychic core within the statue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the Warp, the miniature sun grew ever brighter, its energy waves intensifying, stirring a psychic storm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The violent fluctuations of psychic energy triggered a spatial shift.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crack!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The void in front of the miniature sun shattered like glass, revealing an irregular rift.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Through the rift, the head of the God-Emperor's statue could faintly be seen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The path was established!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A small orb of light split from the miniature sun—that was the psychic core.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The psychic core would serve as an anchor point, stationed in reality, drawing positive emotions from the surrounding area—what Eden called Hope Energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The glowing psychic core quickly embedded itself in the head of the God-Emperor's statue, anchoring firmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Afterward, the rift between the Warp and reality closed, leaving only an invisible psychic connection between the core and the miniature sun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eden could faintly sense a bond forming between himself and the statue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only could he absorb Hope Energy, but he could also redirect some of the people's worship of the God-Emperor toward himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Finally, it's done!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire process took only seconds, but Eden felt completely drained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lord Governor!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Call for backup!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Eden returned to reality, he found himself surrounded by his guards. Karter had deployed his shield, completely covering Eden in an impenetrable barrier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment Eden had connected to the miniature sun, Karter had sensed the danger and immediately moved to protect him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the Lord Governor's captain of the guard, Karter would sacrifice his own life rather than repeat any mistakes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, it was just a false alarm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a thorough inspection and confirming that everything was safe, Karter dismissed the guards and tightened security around the plaza.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eden could still feel the thin thread linking him to the psychic core in the Warp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, he could continuously absorb Hope Energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once he gathered enough, he could activate the miniature sun's teleportation ability and send himself to the space hulk's farm!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eden took a quick mental calculation: if the Hope Energy generated by an average person was 1 point, he needed 200,000 points to initiate the teleportation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gap was significant, but he wasn't worried—after all, there were millions of people in his territory!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eden focused on controlling the psychic core, trying to absorb Hope Energy from his people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>144 points?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hope Energy was so scarce.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All he could sense from the people was confusion, fear, and helplessness. They were crying out in pain and despair!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Darkness was consuming them. Endless hopelessness loomed over his land—where was the hope?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What should he do now?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1403,"2026-06-06T13:29:01.687Z",1,"novelbin.me","6c9687119895a61e3ddf2af7f3c72d57f67718f9ddae93c727ac6de337981d41","warhammer-starting-as-a-planetary-governor-chapter-14","warhammer-starting-as-a-planetary-governor-chapter-12",771,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fwarhammer-starting-as-a-planetary-governor-cover.jpg"]