[{"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-21":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},1680991,2147,"Chapter 21: The Saint Statue Restoration Plan","warhammer-starting-as-a-planetary-governor-chapter-21",21,"\u003Cp>Inside the governor's office at the top of the spire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Governor, here is the report you requested.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bayev handed Eden a chart detailing the manpower and resources needed to restore the saint statue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked concerned, \"Sir, do we really need to rush the restoration of the saint statue like this? It's putting a great strain on the Court District.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eden's tone was firm and unyielding, \"The Court District needs the saint statue of the God-Emperor to stabilize people's hearts. From now on, our top priority is the restoration of the statue!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The shortage of food supplies had gradually weakened the control over the Court District.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If this issue wasn't resolved, the army that maintained order would collapse, the Court District would fall, and Eden would face his own demise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, Eden needed a powerful backing, a spiritual symbol to support him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was to make the people and the army believe in him and to nurture a power of hope.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In simpler terms, Eden needed to paint an illusion of hope, and the people had to believe it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The \"miracle\" of the God-Emperor was the best, and only, choice!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, the \"miracle\" was fake, but the hope it could generate was very real.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once enough hope was gathered to open the portal to the space ark, the food crisis would be resolved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eden carefully explained the surface-level goal of restoring the statue to Bayev.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naturally, he didn't mention a word about the secret of the \"Little Sun.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I understand your intentions,\" Bayev listened carefully and nodded in understanding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his mind, although the task seemed troublesome, if done right, it could benefit the Court District.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With careful planning, things shouldn't get too out of hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If worst comes to worst, they could suppress dissenters, which would help clear out some of the surplus population.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The restoration of the statue is crucial, and I'll leave it to you to handle.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eden looked at Bayev, \"Prepare a detailed plan for me to review...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Governor, I'll make sure you're satisfied!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bayev's attitude was resolute.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since the governor had made the decision, as the senior steward, he had no right to question it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His only duty was to execute the plan with determination!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bayev accepted the order and immediately went off to make preparations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Bayev left, Eden continued scribbling and drafting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The restoration of the statue and the display of the \"miracle\" were just the beginning; a series of follow-up actions were needed to ensure the best effect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before long, the office door was knocked again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bayev returned to report on his progress.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As expected of a senior steward, his efficiency was impeccable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In just two hours, he had come up with a comprehensive plan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to Bayev's plan, since the \"miracle\" was to be showcased, the restoration of the statue had to be conducted in secret to maintain an air of mystery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He proposed relocating the residents closest to the Sacred Square and tightening patrols around the area, prohibiting anyone unrelated from approaching.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To cover all bases, he also assigned a team to ensure confidentiality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The restoration deadline was set for the night before the \"Emperor's Ascension Festival,\" ensuring the saint statue would be fully restored by the time of the festival.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were two weeks until the deadline.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During this time, Bayev would mobilize all available personnel from the Court District.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Using engineering machinery, they would work around the clock to ensure the restoration was completed smoothly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In short, everything was ready, and they could begin as soon as Eden gave the green light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm pleased with your plan, but isn't it too simple just to restore it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do you mean, sir?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If we're going to do it, let's do it properly. Use more precious materials. How else will we demonstrate our loyalty?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eden decided to use the gold and jewels from the Court District's treasury to embellish the statue, turning it into a golden saint statue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The aim was to shock and awe the masses!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, those items were of no immediate use anyway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What a brilliant idea!\" Bayev flattered seamlessly, \"I'll instruct the craftsmen to come up with the best designs!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With everything mostly settled, Eden still felt a bit uneasy and added a few more points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have two additional requests. First, make sure to provide compensation for those being relocated. Second, during the construction, be as gentle as possible to avoid casualties.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Given Bayev's track record, it was better to remind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, a project resulting in numerous deaths would be too cruel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For Eden, the people were the most precious resource for generating hope.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They needed to be treated well to nurture that power of hope!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I understand,\" Bayev replied solemnly, \"I will carry out your orders to the letter, and everything will go exactly as you wish!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After making his promise, he saluted Eden and quickly left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having a capable subordinate made everything easier—there was no need for Eden to worry about the details.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eden leaned back in his soft chair and stretched contentedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had a few more ideas for the plan in mind and pressed the button on his desk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One by one, the officials of the Court District entered the office, took the documents, and set about implementing the plans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the power of authority.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whatever Eden thought of, no matter how far-fetched, the entire Court District and its people would do everything in their power to make it a reality!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time passed, and the restoration plan for the saint statue had reached its halfway point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything was proceeding quietly, and the public remained unaware, only noticing the increased strictness of the night curfew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only Eden knew that this was a high-stakes gamble, and the Court District had paid a steep price for it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The restoration was going smoothly, though a small hiccup occurred along the way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to the craftsmen's calculations, the Court District's gold reserves weren't enough to cover the entire statue, which would reduce its impact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eden couldn't accept that—the spectacle had to be flawless!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With no other option, he decided to raid his own spire residence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He ordered all the gold decorations from his home to be stripped, including golden furniture and even the dinner plates.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jewels were no exception!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In short, not a single piece of gold or jewel was spared!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anyway, Eden wasn't too fond of the extravagant style—it was too flashy!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After this ordeal, they finally gathered enough gold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gold would undergo special treatment and be applied to the saint statue on the night before the \"Emperor's Ascension Festival.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The jewels would also be embedded into the statue at that time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After stripping all the gold and jewels, Eden's spire residence took on a much simpler appearance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It even had a bit of a bare-bones look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Linda, the head maid, had been feeling upset these past few days, quietly shedding tears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She worried that something had happened to the governor and feared she might be abandoned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If anything happened to the governor, what would become of the maids?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eden noticed Linda's strange behavior. \"What's wrong? You're not happy?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Linda, having held back her emotions for days, broke down and threw herself into Eden's arms, trembling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tears streamed down her face as she pleaded, \"Please don't send me away, sir...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Linda had grown up in the Court District, raised and trained by the Grant family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her sole purpose in life was to serve Eden.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had barely seen the outside world, but she knew it was a terrifying place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few years ago, she even heard the sounds of artillery outside, and the house nearly collapsed—it was terrifying!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thankfully, that time had passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many people had disappeared, but she was still able to serve the governor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, the governor had become even more charming, treating her more gently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She often found herself fantasizing about being held tightly in his arms, longing to rest beside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But those fantasies were soon shattered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many people had come into the house, dismantling things and taking them away, even the governor's dinnerware.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had loved that dinnerware, polishing it carefully every day to give the governor the perfect dining experience!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now, it was all gone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Linda worried that she, too, would soon be taken away, just like the beautiful dinnerware...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eden listened patiently to Linda's concerns, gently stroking her back. \"So that's what you're worried about? You've misunderstood...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn't tell Linda the truth, simply comforting her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reason for dismantling the gold and jewels was that he had grown tired of the decor and wanted to change the style.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do your job well, and I won't send you away,\" Eden said firmly, \"I never will.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Linda looked up at Eden, her eyes misty and shimmering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Governor...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1468,"2026-06-06T13:29:01.687Z",1,"novelbin.me","c71ee2a09153162cb639a557fd4330567fc356ab5d85417a3f291f4330a3aa6b","warhammer-starting-as-a-planetary-governor-chapter-22","warhammer-starting-as-a-planetary-governor-chapter-20",771,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fwarhammer-starting-as-a-planetary-governor-cover.jpg"]