[{"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-201":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},1681021,2147,"Chapter 201 - 202: Big Barrel is on Fire! On the High Platform","warhammer-starting-as-a-planetary-governor-chapter-201",201,"\u003Cp>Roars echoed as Deville and his forces were detected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A crimson tide surged toward the platform.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were an overwhelming horde of Chaos Mutants.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though vaguely humanoid, their bodies were grotesquely deformed, riddled with blood tumors and bone spurs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These abominable failures of forbidden experiments had lost all intelligence, retaining only an insatiable lust for slaughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet even as failed specimens, they were formidable combatants—not something ordinary soldiers could handle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mutants charged with alarming speed, reaching the high platform in mere seconds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Schhht!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Void Angels in the front ranks formed a spear wall, halting the mutants in their tracks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The initial wave crashed against them like a raging tide meeting an unyielding dam, momentarily slowing their assault.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those in the first row barely had time to react before being skewered by spears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But there were too many of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some managed to break through, lunging toward the second line where War Angels and Inquisitors braced for battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The whir of chainswords filled the air as mutant remains scattered across the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, the Thunder Guards stood vigilant, prepared for a greater threat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For Space Marines, these mutants were of little concern—they had to conserve focus for even deadlier foes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, the Bloodthirsty Warriors emerged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing them, the Thunder Guards immediately ignited their jump packs, launching into combat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boss, I'm here!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Big Barrel overshot his landing, crashing down hard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His bulk—nearly twice the size of a regular Space Marine—struck the platform, causing it to tremble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several mutants were crushed into paste beneath his weight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Big Barrel was an anomaly among Space Marines—a hulking figure with a massive head and thick neck, resembling a rotund chef.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed that Puru's unique gene-seed had undergone additional beneficial mutations within him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His altered pre-stomach and digestive system required immense amounts of high-energy food, allowing him to eat continuously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This food was converted into a special type of fat, which he burned for sustained combat endurance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the same battle conditions, Big Barrel could fight far longer than a standard Space Marine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Whoops, went too far!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After landing, he realized he had dropped straight into the heart of the mutant swarm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Surrounded by hundreds of Chaos mutants.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The impact had momentarily stunned the creatures, but they quickly regained their senses and lunged at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Big Barrel was instantly swarmed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He grabbed a mutant off his back and slammed it to the ground, stomping it into pulp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he raised his bolter and fired, but the sheer number of attackers made it impossible to hold them off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They clambered onto his armor, biting and clawing in a frenzied attempt to breach it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For now, his power armor held strong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Chaos mutants carried corrosive saliva and tainted blood—given time, their filth would seep into his suit, eroding its systems and defenses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mutants piled on him like a living mountain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Any other Space Marine would have been overwhelmed, unable to break free.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But not Big Barrel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A surge of energy radiated from him, subtly distorting the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>ZZZZT!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sudden psychic burst exploded outward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The heap of mutants was blasted away, the nearest ones charred to ash by crackling warp lightning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like Puru, Big Barrel possessed psychic abilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Warp lightning was one of the most basic psyker attacks, but psychic powers had many forms—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>from predicting enemy movements to unleashing devastating mental blasts, and even enhancing allied forces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Psykers were categorized into five main disciplines:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Biomancy, Divination, Pyromancy, Telekinesis, and Telepathy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Big Barrel's gift lay in Pyromancy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pyromancers could conjure and manipulate fire, earning them the title Firecasters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With his devouring trait combined with flame-based psychic powers, he was practically a walking stove.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All he needed was a pot, and he could start a feast anywhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After scattering the mutants, Big Barrel stood up—only to find even more closing in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn heretics, time to show you what Big Barrel can do!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His battle spirit ignited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He burst into flames.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wreathed in roaring fire, he resembled a blazing titan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was his psychic ability—Breath of Flame.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scorching inferno not only seared flesh but also inflicted damage on souls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mutants lunging at him shrieked in agony, their flesh blackening under the intense heat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the mindless ones hesitated, instinctively recoiling from the flames.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though they lacked reason, some primal survival instinct still urged them to avoid harm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fire Charge!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maintaining his psychic flames, Big Barrel lowered his armored elbow and charged forward like a battering ram.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mutants were sent flying, many perishing in the searing blaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A group of Bloodthirsty Warriors attempted to halt his advance, swinging their massive blood axes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They, too, were bulldozed aside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BANG!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One particularly unlucky warrior was smashed against a wall, his bones shattering on impact before he was incinerated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huff, that was intense...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Big Barrel shook his head, slightly dazed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>ROAR!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another Bloodthirsty Warrior rose behind him, preparing to strike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Big Barrel elbowed him in the gut—then promptlysaton him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CRACK!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The warrior's ribs snapped. The psychic flames did the rest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thanks to the Savior's blessings, his own traits, and his psychic abilities, Big Barrel's combat prowess now rivaled that of Duke and Puru.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In certain battle conditions, he might even surpass them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No sooner had he finished off a few Bloodthirsty Warriors when more came charging in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as he was about to fight, his flames dwindled into mere flickers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had maintained high-intensity psychic output for too long, burning through too much energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Realizing this, Big Barrel turned and ran.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>THUMP THUMP THUMP!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ground trembled as he sprinted toward the main force, a mob of Bloodthirsty Warriors hot on his heels.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boss, help!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luckily, Puru and his War Angel squad arrived to cover him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Puru had only become a Space Marine due to his unique talent—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>his combat style was unconventional, favoring adaptability and improvisation over rigid tactics.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Big Barrel shared the same unpredictable nature, making him difficult to coordinate with.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Eden found him troublesome.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, Eden had already decided—Big Barrel would lead the new sub-Chapter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No restrictions. He would grow freely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once the time was right, he and the other devourer-trait Space Marines would be cut loose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Let the enemies deal with them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He'd be given a ship and some initial resources—after that, whatever he wanted, he'd have to get himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>High Platform\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the center of the defensive line, Deville frowned at the swarm of heretical creatures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"These abominations were released intentionally to stall us...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They needed to locate the ritual site quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet some form of interference was disrupting the Tribunal's augur systems, preventing them from pinpointing its location.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The base was a maze of chambers and hidden passages.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Searching manually would take far too long.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, Deville sensed something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had found it!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gripping his crystal cross, he whispered a prayer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A faint glow emanated from the cross as a wave of energy pulsed outward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since receiving the Savior's blessing and undergoing gene-seed implantation, he had awakened psychic abilities—Holy Invocation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Through prayer rituals, he could detect Chaos forces within a certain radius.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His mind delved into the warp, following the faint trace of power deeper into the base.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The closer he got, the more horrifying the visions became—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shrieking, jagged voices clawed at his consciousness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His soul trembled, on the verge of being devoured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he resisted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ritual had already begun. If he hesitated now, all would be lost.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter what, he had to find it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, at the peak of the psychic assault—he saw it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A massive shadow loomed over the research base.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Agur was summoning an ancient, nameless entity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just seeing it shattered his psychic perception.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CRACK!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crystal cross exploded. Deville was thrown backward, crashing to the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lord Inquisitor!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His assistant rushed to help him up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deville's pitch-black eyes slowly returned to normal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a hint of excitement, he gasped—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I found it!\"\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>",1341,"2026-06-06T13:29:01.688Z",1,"novelbin.me","a64579662f343e9e21c30116b3f2f70a620cead34747b8e1a8878e507631f83b","warhammer-starting-as-a-planetary-governor-chapter-202","warhammer-starting-as-a-planetary-governor-chapter-50",771,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fwarhammer-starting-as-a-planetary-governor-cover.jpg"]