[{"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-18":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},1680988,2147,"Chapter 18: Bishop Doni","warhammer-starting-as-a-planetary-governor-chapter-18",18,"\u003Cp>\"By the God-Emperor, how could I dare commit such heresy!\" Bayev was horrified when Eden questioned him about the chapel. It was clear he held the Emperor and the Church in great reverence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a solemn expression, Bayev addressed Eden, \"If not for the Church's help, the royal district would have fallen long ago under the heretics' assault...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bayev recounted the events from years past, when the nobles had allied with heretic followers and invaded the royal district.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had driven the citizens to the Holy Square, intending to perform a blood sacrifice of thousands of lives to desecrate the statue of the God-Emperor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was a common tactic among the heretics. Every time they conquered a place, they would desecrate the Emperor's statues and slaughter all loyal followers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such blasphemy was something the Church could never tolerate, and so they fought back with all their might.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fanatical priests and militant crusaders, wielding hammers and staves, had charged the front lines, determined to defend the Emperor's glory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the end, the heretic rebels were driven out of the upper hive, but the Church suffered heavy casualties, nearly being wiped out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, only Bishop Doni More and a handful of clergy remained in this chapel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Eden followed Bayev up the tall steps, Carter led the bodyguards behind them. Since they were entering the chapel, they had left their heavy weapons behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, the group entered the grand hall of the chapel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon stepping inside, Eden was immediately struck by the aura of solemnity and sanctity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sunlight streamed down through the towering stained glass dome, which depicted the Emperor leading the Primarchs against the forces of Chaos.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the air, cherubic figures with mechanical wings and strips of scripture wrapped around their bodies floated above, their mechanical components visible in places.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These were the Church's cherubim.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cherubim resembled childlike angels but were artificial creations, hybrids of flesh and mechanical augmentations, anointed with sacred oils.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They held the same status as servitors but possessed a certain degree of independence and intelligence, serving the priests of the Imperial Cult.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the holy light poured down, the cherubim flew to Eden's side, singing hymns of praise to the God-Emperor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eden felt a pair of eyes on him. He turned to see an elderly priest in a robe staring intently at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was Bishop Doni More, the last bishop of the Urth Church. He appeared quite frail, leaning on a staff adorned with the symbol of the Aquila and inscribed with sacred texts. His sharp, hawk-like eyes were locked on Eden.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Did he see something? Why is he staring at me like that?Eden felt uneasy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as he began to worry, Bayev spoke up, sensing the tension. \"Bishop Doni's eyesight isn't the best...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bayev then raised his voice, addressing the bishop. \"Your Excellency, the governor has arrived!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, Bishop Doni's eyes lit up, and his gaze softened. He quickly made his way over to them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Praise the God-Emperor!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bishop grasped Eden's hand enthusiastically. \"Governor, you've finally arrived.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His overly warm attitude left Eden confused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What's going on?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed Bayev was quite familiar with Bishop Doni, as he spoke candidly, \"As we discussed, our lord was attacked by heretics and needs your help for an examination.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, the bishop nodded. \"Of course. I've been waiting for this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's begin right away,\" Bishop Doni said, his sharp eyes studying Eden before leading him to the altar of the Emperor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The altar was surrounded by lit candles, filling the air with the thick scent of sacred oils.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You may relax,\" Bishop Doni said, patting Eden's hand and signaling for him not to be nervous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Through a psychic link, he commanded the cherubim to fetch holy water, which they then sprinkled on Eden while he began reciting sacred prayers from the scriptures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bishop closed his eyes, chanting loudly, while the cherubim circled above him, harmonizing with his prayer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bayev stood behind them, tense as he awaited the outcome.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He exchanged a glance with Carter. They had prepared for this moment before arriving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If anything went wrong during the examination or if Bishop Doni showed any signs of aggression, they were ready to protect Eden at all costs and withdraw from the chapel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether Eden had fallen to darkness or made a pact with a daemon, they were prepared to follow him to the end.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such was their unquestioning loyalty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the prayers reached their peak, Eden felt a psychic force envelop him, probing his body and soul.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As expected, the priests can use something akin to psychic energy,Eden mused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though they were not psykers, it was clear that their devout worship of the God-Emperor produced effects similar to psychic abilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bishop Doni was using the Emperor's will to examine Eden.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For an ordinary person, this scrutiny would have revealed everything. Even powerful psykers would have their secrets laid bare under the bishop's gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No darkness could escape the Emperor's will.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Eden had not fallen to darkness, and with the power of the Little Sun within him, his psychic abilities far surpassed the bishop's.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under Eden's control, the psychic energy from the Little Sun quickly shielded his consciousness while allowing the bishop to examine a portion of Ron Grant's soul.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a short while, the psychic force withdrew from Eden's body, signaling the end of the examination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bishop Doni looked up, smiling. \"The Emperor protects. There are no traces of heresy on you, and the Warp has not had much of an effect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your body and soul are fine, though you seem a bit physically weak. You should rest and take it easy...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gave Eden a knowing look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hmm...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eden immediately understood. The bishop was suggesting that he was, well,physically exhausted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All Eden could do was nod in agreement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, he had only recently escaped the Palace of Slaanesh and was indeed feeling quite drained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just make sure to rest, and everything will be fine,\" Bishop Doni concluded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"By the God-Emperor, it's a relief to know our lord is unharmed!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Bayev finally relaxed, a rare smile crossing his normally stern face. \"Thank you, Your Excellency!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I merely follow the Emperor's guidance, tending to lost sheep,\" Bishop Doni responded humbly. He then turned back to Eden with a more serious look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Governor, there's something I need you to clarify. You are a psyker now, aren't you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eden's heart skipped a beat. He suddenly remembered something—the Church didn't have a good opinion of psykers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Imperial Cult represented many aspects of the Imperium itself, using its teachings to unite humanity in service to the Emperor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Church's core tenets were known as the Imperial Creed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These included the belief that all humans must worship the Emperor, hatred of xenos and heretics, and the understanding that psykers and mutants among humanity posed a dangerous threat that had to be controlled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The priests of the Church would give their lives to uphold these tenets and maintain their loyalty to the Emperor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Falling into the Church's hands as a psyker was a dangerous situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The most likely outcome was imprisonment, followed by being sent to Holy Terra aboard a Black Ship for further processing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Governor?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bishop Doni's gaze remained fixed on Eden, awaiting an answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1216,"2026-06-06T13:29:01.687Z",1,"novelbin.me","bc1bb9bb0d6f354c083ab0345994a720e8cdf3e757ab2acfb2588c800c42d1f0","warhammer-starting-as-a-planetary-governor-chapter-19","warhammer-starting-as-a-planetary-governor-chapter-17",771,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fwarhammer-starting-as-a-planetary-governor-cover.jpg"]