[{"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-24":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},1680994,2147,"Chapter 24: Meeting Again","warhammer-starting-as-a-planetary-governor-chapter-24",24,"\u003Cp>Inside the bedroom of the spire residence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eden was sound asleep, wrapped in warm blankets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My lord, it's time to wake up...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a daze, he heard a gentle voice whispering in his ear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sweet fragrance accompanied the voice, tickling his ear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What was this annoying disturbance? Couldn't he just sleep?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Irritated, Eden reached out to push the person away, only to grab something soft, and without thinking, he gave it a squeeze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Linda let out a soft yelp, backing away in surprise from the sudden touch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Linda?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why are you waking me up so early?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Realizing what had just happened, Eden quickly withdrew his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My lord, it's already noon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing that the governor was awake, Linda skillfully signaled the maids to enter, assisting him with washing up and dressing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She gently wiped Eden's face and added, \"Bishop Doni has been waiting to see you for quite some time...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bishop Doni came to see me?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eden was overjoyed—seems like the \"divine dream\" from last night worked!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Using the \"Emperor's card\" was extremely effective, as everyone in the Empire revered and was loyal to the God-Emperor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed he would have to make good use of this illusion-creating ability in the future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he had to keep it secret.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fully dressed, Eden didn't even bother with breakfast and hurried to the reception hall to meet Bishop Doni.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He needed to know the results quickly to move forward with the next stage of the ceremony preparations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the reception hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bishop Doni sat with his eyes closed in deep thought, but the way he tightly gripped his staff betrayed his emotions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Last night, the God-Emperor had bestowed a holy oracle!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had spent the entire morning reflecting on the images in the oracle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Doni believed he had fully understood the God-Emperor's will.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The God-Emperor had chosen a young ruler—Eden Grant—as the savior.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eden would lead the people of Urth through the darkness and back to the Empire, returning to the embrace of the God-Emperor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for Doni Moul, he would serve as the mentor, guiding the young ruler along the right path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no doubt about it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of this, Bishop Doni felt an enormous weight of responsibility on his shoulders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could not betray the trust of the God-Emperor. He had to give his all, sacrificing everything for this mission!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Praise the God-Emperor!\" Bishop Doni whispered in reverence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The God-Emperor valued even his aging, brittle bones, and he now felt renewed with vigor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your Excellency, sorry to keep you waiting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eden hurried over, wearing a warm smile. \"What brings you to see me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Last night, Eden had implanted an illusion into Bishop Doni's consciousness, which was the limit of what he could do.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether the bishop believed it or how he interpreted it was out of Eden's control.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bishop Doni scrutinized Eden carefully. Previously, he had thought of this Imperial governor as mediocre—someone indulged in wine and pleasures, decayed and worthless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now, the more he looked, the more he saw a regal aura in Eden. No wonder the God-Emperor had chosen him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I must have misjudged him!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bishop Doni smiled. \"Governor, did you have any strange dreams last night?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dreams? I didn't dream at all last night,\" Eden replied with an innocent look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bishop Doni nodded, his suspicions confirmed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was how it should be!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He thought to himself, only the most devout believers receive holy oracles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before, Eden Grant hadn't even cared to repair the God-Emperor's statue. How could he possibly be worthy of receiving a holy oracle?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet the great God-Emperor had still chosen him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No, the God-Emperor had chosenme,His most loyal servant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Doni needed to guide this young ruler on the right path, to save the people of Urth from the darkness!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a solemn expression, Bishop Doni looked Eden in the eye. \"I have decided to accept your earlier request. Under the guidance of the God-Emperor's will, I will fully support your actions...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eden let out a sigh of relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed the illusion had worked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the bishop paused and added, \"But you must make a promise!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What kind of promise?\" Eden's heart raced again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bishop Doni, as if speaking of a holy duty, declared, \"Fulfill your responsibility and, under the guidance of the great God-Emperor, save the people of Urth!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was exactly what Eden wanted to hear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I promise to reclaim Urth from the heretics and chaos!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eden looked at Bishop Doni earnestly, \"I hope the church will stand with the Court District as we strive for Urth's bright future!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bishop Doni nodded in satisfaction. \"Of course!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Especially with you, the God-Emperor's most loyal servant.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eden enthusiastically shook Bishop Doni's hand. \"Without your guidance, we would struggle to accomplish such a monumental task.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This old man, the only surviving bishop on Urth, was not only of high status but also possessed formidable combat abilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bringing him into the fold was definitely the right move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eden's words hit the mark.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bishop Doni couldn't suppress his smile, his face lighting up. \"Governor, do not worry. I will support you, and the church will provide you with all the help you need!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Praise the God-Emperor! That's excellent news, we really need assistance. Anything at all, right?\" Eden's grin widened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course...\" Bishop Doni instinctively nodded, then quickly realized what he had agreed to and tried to shake his head in refusal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But seeing Eden's eager, expectant face, he gulped and reluctantly nodded. \"Yes... for the God-Emperor, everything!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After an hour of friendly negotiation, Eden enthusiastically and somewhat reluctantly escorted Bishop Doni out of the spire residence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bishop Doni felt his head throbbing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just now, he had agreed to give away the church's treasury.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The treasury contained various relics that had been blessed by the church over millennia, including weapons, armor, and more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The thought made his legs feel weak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taking a deep breath, Bishop Doni comforted himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was all for the holy oracle. Everything was part of the God-Emperor's plan!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eden stood at the doorway, watching Bishop Doni's departing figure with a wide grin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old man's steps seemed unsteady—was his health failing?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That wouldn't do.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without a healthy body, how could he servehimproperly?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ahem, I mean, how could he serve the God-Emperor faithfully?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eden turned to Bayev, who was standing at attention beside him. \"Send the bishop some restoration potions later, the best ones.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The original Eden had been weak from years of indulgence and had a good understanding of how to recover health. He even had plenty of potions stored up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Remembering something, Eden added, \"Oh, and take a transport team with you. See what the ceremony needs and bring everything back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Don't hold back—it's all for the God-Emperor. The bishop won't mind.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, my lord!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bishop Doni, with his keen hearing, overheard this and stumbled slightly, muttering under his breath, \"For the God-Emperor!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bayev looked as though he would carry out the task without hesitation, but Eden still felt uneasy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced around as if he were about to commit a crime, then quietly whispered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Anything valuable, bring it all back. Got it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bayev whispered back, \"Understood, my lord. I'll call for more transport vehicles.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Eden nodded in satisfaction and strolled back inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The preparations for the ceremony were proceeding smoothly. Now he had another important task to handle—pacifying the army.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The armed forces of the Court District were divided into three main branches: the Guard, the Law Enforcement, and the Defense Forces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Guard was responsible for protecting the governor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Law Enforcement maintained internal order.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Defense Forces were the primary combat unit, mostly composed of refugees from the lower hive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were in charge of external operations, such as purging cultist hideouts and large mutant nests.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There wasn't much to worry about with the Guard or Law Enforcement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the Defense Forces, who had the largest numbers and heaviest responsibilities, were increasingly strained, and the lack of resources had fueled much discontent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If this issue wasn't resolved quickly, any unrest that erupted during the ceremony would be a disaster. — In the Upper Hive, Pipe Defense Zone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Massive metal pipes crisscrossed in a complex web, connecting to the planet's core. The pipes were so wide that some were large enough to fit transport aircraft.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within one of these pipes, sharp, guttural noises echoed, resembling the growls of beasts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mutants, deformed and covered in fleshy growths, roared as they surged out from their nests!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1413,"2026-06-06T13:29:01.687Z",1,"novelbin.me","207ce587a53e6c02db09a89fdece6c2bce21222b5e61a25ef6bdac9624580ed5","warhammer-starting-as-a-planetary-governor-chapter-25","warhammer-starting-as-a-planetary-governor-chapter-23",771,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fwarhammer-starting-as-a-planetary-governor-cover.jpg"]