[{"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-168":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},1680938,2147,"Chapter 168 - 169: The Superiority of the Savior’s Genes","warhammer-starting-as-a-planetary-governor-chapter-168",168,"\u003Cp>Boom—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As fuel was injected, the mechanical device roared to life, and flames shot fiercely out of the nozzle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Whoa, that's some serious firepower...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Eden confirmed that the contraption was indeed a mechanical stove.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It had even been retrofitted from an assault ship's engine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Due to time constraints, we only performed basic modifications to allow the tests to proceed,\" Moss explained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eden nodded, continuing to watch Plu, curious to see what exactly he was up to.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the testing grounds, Plu dragged over the carcass of a massive Chaos creature.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sliced off pieces of the dark, pollutant-laden flesh and stuffed them directly into his mouth, chewing deliberately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It almost looked like he was savoring the taste.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hiss... this guy's hardcore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ordinary Space Marines might lick such flesh to gather information, but this?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who would directly chew on it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And what was with that look of savoring it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Void Angels, who could resist some degree of corruption, wouldn't go this far.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eating it directly allowed pollutants to enter the circulatory system, likely causing poisoning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wouldn't be fatal, but it would definitely affect combat readiness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Plu continued sampling pieces of flesh as though analyzing something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, he cut large chunks of various Chaos creature meat and placed them in a large metal barrel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After that, he grabbed several chemical reagents from the stove setup and poured them in one by one in a specific order.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is he... marinating?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eden frowned. He was starting to get an idea of Plu's intentions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He seemed to be preparing barbecue for everyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The problem was, some of the reagents being used—Eden recognized them—were corrosive or highly toxic to the human body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One vial, glowing a sickly green and marked with a skull, was clearly lethal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once the preparations were complete, a servo-skull floated over, handing Plu an apron and some cooking utensils.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then it spread a metal mesh over the flaming stove.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Plu donned the apron like a seasoned chef, pulled chunks of marinated Chaos meat out of the barrel, and began slicing them expertly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once cut, he skewered the pieces on metal rods and placed them on the metal mesh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a twist of a valve, flames shot up over two meters high.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Plu quickly grilled the skewers, finishing the process in just over ten seconds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, he grabbed an unknown powder, sprinkling it liberally over the meat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A greenish smoke sizzled up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching all this, Eden suddenly felt a sense of absurdity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wasn't this supposed to be a combat test? How did it turn into an open-air barbecue stand?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed like the people under his command weren't quite normal...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Plu finished grilling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He placed the Chaos meat skewers on a plate and respectfully offered them to Eden.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Savior, this is my humble culinary offering for you...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eden eyed the colorful, blackened skewers and swallowed nervously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can... can this even be eaten?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The meat didn't look safe at all. Was Plu trying to poison the Gene-Father?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Plu's face radiated confidence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please trust my skills and taste. This is a rare delicacy!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eden hesitated but decided to give it a try.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fine, I've come this far.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The atmosphere was already built up, and not eating would seem unreasonable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, ordinary toxins couldn't harm him, at most causing mild discomfort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Plus, it smelled... surprisingly good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reluctantly, Eden grabbed a skewer and bit into it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After just two bites, his eyes widened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not bad... actually, it's delicious!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The meat was tender and savory, melting in his mouth with a unique flavor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your praise is my highest honor!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Eden's compliment, Plu beamed with pride.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Eden ate, Moss began reporting on the genetic traits revealed by Plu's enhancements.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Plu's prehensile stomach, genetic modifications, and sensory nerves had undergone beneficial mutations and enhancements.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This enabled him to consume almost anything, even heavily polluted or toxic substances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, his taste-detection nerves were incredibly sensitive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could identify toxins or pollutants in food and devise ways to neutralize them quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With proper preparation, this allowed other warriors without specialized stomachs to safely consume such food.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Plu was essentially a galactic gourmet chef chosen by fate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More impressively, Plu could absorb biological memories by consuming flesh and blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Additionally, he could metabolize hormones from the consumed meat, slowly enhancing his physique and developing resistance to toxins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This allowed for continuous growth!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eden suddenly recalled that Space Marines could gain fragmented memories from consumed flesh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Would processed meat still retain this effect?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He grabbed another skewer and handed it to Duke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Try it and tell me how it feels.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Duke took a bite, seemingly surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Easy to digest, and it provides excellent energy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What about memory information?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Duke frowned slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I got fragmented images... two rat-like creatures mating?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seems processed meat makes it easier to extract memory fragments.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eden was ecstatic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This genetic trait wasn't just powerful; it had great auxiliary potential.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, only Plu possessed it for now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, by harvesting the genetic seeds from Plu, Eden could slowly propagate this trait.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Given enough time, he could cultivate more genetic seeds through clones, eventually forming a specialized subChapter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eden looked at Plu, finding his actions increasingly familiar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This guy resembled a fictional Chapter, the \"People's Sons.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The subChapter formed from Plu's genetic seeds could adopt a similar style.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They'd specialize in guerrilla warfare, exchanging knowledge with other Chapters, and researching how to process alien and heretical flesh into meals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The universe had no shortage of xenos and heretics.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This subChapter could become a mobile five-star restaurant of the galaxy, striking fear into their enemies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And they wouldn't lack combat prowess either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If an entire Chapter of Space Marines were like Plu, they could operate deep behind enemy lines without worrying about energy supplies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as they weren't killed outright, they'd fight, eat, and grow stronger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eden could already envision a future where Plu's gene-sons gnawed on alien or daemon limbs mid-battle, terrifying their foes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fearsome yet approachable—that would be their hallmark.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Resolute, Eden instructed Moss to finalize the plan for establishing this specialized subChapter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The subChapter's name was still pending, but the plan would commence in five years when Plu's first genetic seed matured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Savior,\" Moss said, raising his datapad after compiling the data.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Our earlier assumptions were incorrect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Based on current experimental data, genetic seeds derived from your genes possess unparalleled superiority...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now that you mention it,\" Eden muttered, finally realizing it himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Previously, he believed his genetic seeds were only stable, without special traits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now it was clear they weren't so stable after all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three mutations had already emerged:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Void Angels' Chaos resistance, War Angels' psychic abilities, and Plu's mutated iron stomach and toxin-parsing capabilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Through Moss's analysis, Eden finally understood the true trait of his genetic seeds: Catalysis.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When implanted, his genetic seeds stimulated latent talents within warriors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether they remained ordinary or gained special powers depended on the recipient's willpower and hidden potential.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For example, ordinary War Angels were weaker than standard Space Marines.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet some awakened psychic abilities, while Plu gained unique traits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This catalytic effect amplified exceptional individuals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you were ordinary, it couldn't help you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Moss's explanation, Eden swallowed nervously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Didn't this mean his genetic seeds could mass-produce regular soldiers while also catalyzing elite warriors?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was a game-changer!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, Eden felt a chill down his spine, breaking into a cold sweat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What if the other Primarchs found out about this...?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Check Out My Patreon For +20 Extra Chapters On All My Fanfics!!][[email protected]\u002Fzaelum]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[+500 Power Stones = +1 Extra Chapter]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Thank You For Your Support!]\u003C\u002Fp>",1265,"2026-06-06T13:29:01.688Z",1,"novelbin.me","034d8bedf4ebfc01fb3791c823ddfcef535af5dba9f854339a3b655d7a89c470","warhammer-starting-as-a-planetary-governor-chapter-169","warhammer-starting-as-a-planetary-governor-chapter-167",771,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fwarhammer-starting-as-a-planetary-governor-cover.jpg"]