[{"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-17":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},1680987,2147,"Chapter 17: The Imperial Cult","warhammer-starting-as-a-planetary-governor-chapter-17",17,"\u003Cp>Bayev reminded, \"My lord, have you forgotten? You need to have your body checked. Please come with me to the chapel.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At Bayev's reminder, Eden finally recalled this matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had indeed promised to visit Bishop Doni for an examination of his health issues.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Bayev's respectful yet firm demeanor, Eden understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This senior steward still didn't fully trust him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it was understandable. After all, Eden had been attacked by Chaos heretics and had lost his memory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His behavior had become strange, and anyone would be suspicious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That's why Bayev insisted on bringing him to the chapel for a checkup.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If anything was truly wrong, the priests of the Imperial Cult would certainly be able to identify it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bayev was struggling internally, unsure of what to do if the examination revealed a problem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lord Eden was the last of the Grant family. If something were wrong with him, the family would cease to exist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that point, where would they go? What would happen to them?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the past few days, Bayev had wrestled with this dilemma. In the end, he had chosen to take Lord Eden for the examination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter the result, even if Lord Eden had turned to the dark powers, Bayev would still offer his loyalty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My lord?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bayev anxiously awaited Eden's response, afraid of being refused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's go...\" Eden nodded, agreeing to Bayev's request.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was actually a good thing. It would be a chance to dispel everyone's doubts about him and solidify his identity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bayev, being his senior steward and most loyal confidant, wielded considerable power and held many secrets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Bayev continued to harbor doubts about him, it could cause significant trouble down the line.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the possibility of something being uncovered during the examination, Eden had no fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His soul had fully merged with Ron Grant's, so no matter who examined him, they would be convinced he was the same person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This could also be an opportunity to clear his mind and maybe even spark some inspiration to solve his current problems.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Relieved by the governor's response, Bayev sighed. \"Please follow me, my lord. Bishop Doni is waiting for you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Eden followed Bayev, he took the opportunity to ask about the current power structure and control over the royal district.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eden's authority was secure, at least within the territory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the rebellion, Bayev had been authorized to conduct a major purge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had taken the opportunity to eliminate opposition and various Imperial agents stationed on the planet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bayev had attributed their deaths to the heretical rebellion, claiming they had perished in the fight against Chaos.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at this seemingly kind and gentle steward, Eden couldn't help but think,This guy is something else!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bayev constantly invoked the God-Emperor's name, yet didn't seem all that loyal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But, as Eden considered, Bayev's primary mission was to serve and protect the last remaining heir of the Grant family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Any threat to Eden had to be dealt with.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without Bayev, Eden might not have survived until now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eden could only commend him, \"Well done.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm glad you understand, my lord,\" Bayev replied respectfully. \"Everything is for the continuation of the Grant bloodline.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Overall, Bayev was an exceptionally competent steward, possibly even extraordinary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without him, the royal district might have already fallen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the food shortage, which Eden was now struggling with, had been anticipated by Bayev.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His plan was to implement stricter controls in the royal district.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To preserve the greater good, some people would have to be sacrificed, their bodies processed for protein and water to sustain the military.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By doing this, the royal district could survive for a few more decades.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By then, the Warp storms should have subsided, and the district could re-establish communication with the outside world to seek solutions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the Imperial reinforcements arrived by then, so much the better.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Eden had rejected Bayev's plan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it were implemented, it would bring immense suffering to the people, and countless lives would be lost.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In that case, how would they be any different from the Hoffman family or the savage warbands?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was something Eden couldn't accept.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, he knew the Great Rift would last much longer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the far eastern edge of the galaxy, the Ultramarines' homeworld Macragge should currently be engulfed in blood and fire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Ultramarines would eventually repel the Chaos forces and, in the sanctum, resurrect their Primarch—Roboute Guilliman, the Lord of Ultramar and the Emperor's Thirteenth Son.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once Guilliman awoke, he would serve as the Regent of the Imperium, launching an unyielding crusade to liberate countless worlds from the dark side of the galaxy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But that would take time, time that he did not have.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bayev's plan would merely prolong the inevitable, with the same tragic outcome.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eden had a better solution, but he was facing obstacles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Eden pondered how to inspire hope among the suffering populace, Bayev's voice interrupted his thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My lord, we've arrived...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hovercar stopped at the foot of the steps leading to the Imperial Cult chapel in the royal district.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The chapel was constructed of black stone and heavy metal, its exterior covered in statues depicting scenes from Imperial history and images of saints.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the top was a large stained glass dome, gleaming brightly under the harsh sunlight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eden stepped out of the car, gazing at the magnificent and solemn structure, feeling a sense of awe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Imperial Cult never failed to impress. Just stepping out of the car, Eden could feel the reverent and mysterious atmosphere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a bit deserted, though. There were hardly any people around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eden glanced at Bayev, wondering,Did this guy purge the place too?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the official religion of the Imperium, the Imperial Cult was one of the most important organizations in human society.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Cult, or the Ecclesiarchy, was responsible for spreading and maintaining the belief that the God-Emperor was the one true deity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Ecclesiarchy was vast, with a presence on millions of Imperial worlds, guiding countless citizens in their worship.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its headquarters were located on Holy Terra, covering almost the entire continent of Antarctica.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Church promoted the Emperor's worship through its teachings and maintained a powerful militant arm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fanatical priests carried both scripture and guns, often wielding chainswords.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anyone who desecrated the Emperor faced the harshest judgment!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With such power, it would be difficult for the royal district to purge the Ecclesiarchy, right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And besides, purging the God-Emperor's most loyal servants would be an unspeakable heresy!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this universe, gods did exist, and the Emperor was practically one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if it was unlikely, what if the Emperor himself got angry and brought down divine punishment? Who could withstand that?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eden eyed Bayev with suspicion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What exactly was going on here?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1126,"2026-06-06T13:29:01.687Z",1,"novelbin.me","b14480ec11c1b871bcfdebaafccd33de91d4627d510e940be57c6f6a8d069e9b","warhammer-starting-as-a-planetary-governor-chapter-18","warhammer-starting-as-a-planetary-governor-chapter-16",771,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fwarhammer-starting-as-a-planetary-governor-cover.jpg"]