[{"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-97":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},1680867,2147,"Chapter 97: The Great Judgement","warhammer-starting-as-a-planetary-governor-chapter-97",97,"\u003Cp>Reflecting on this, Eden couldn't help but sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This wasn't the Emperor's psychic backlash; it was His care and protection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Praise the Emperor!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After indulging in his thoughts, Eden quickly freshened up with the help of the maids and headed to the dining room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon reaching the dining room, Eden instructed the maids to call in Carter, Arye, Kaes, and the others who had been waiting for some time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He intended to dine with his warriors while receiving their battle reports.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dining room of the spire mansion had been renovated to accommodate more people, and its decor had become much more welcoming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After major events and battles, dining with his subjects had become an unspoken rule at the spire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eden wanted to stay in close communication with his key subordinates and hear their advice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he always remained high up in the spire, isolating himself from his people, it would lead to problems.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the relationship between a leader and their subjects breaks down, or if serious misunderstandings arise, the consequences can be catastrophic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the Emperor had made this mistake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the Great Crusade, the Emperor handed over military control to the Primarchs and Warmaster Horus.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He retreated to Holy Terra, forming the initial Terran Council to manage political matters, while he himself withdrew to a vast laboratory beneath the palace, conducting secret experiments—building a massive psychic machine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This machine was intended to utilize the ancient Webway, connecting the Warp and the material world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All of this was done in secrecy, with neither the Primarchs nor Horus being informed. Even the Emperor's closest aides were kept in the dark.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whatever the reason for this, the Emperor's actions sowed seeds of doubt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Primarchs, especially Horus, felt betrayed by the Emperor, their father!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why didn't the Emperor consult them? Why didn't they have seats on the Terran Council?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Emperor had betrayed his generals, granting power to those vile bureaucrats and sycophantic tech-priests from Mars!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This seed of doubt grew into a towering tree, eventually leading to Horus' betrayal and the rebellion of several other Primarchs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This rebellion plunged the galaxy into war, and the Emperor himself was gravely injured, forced to sit upon the Golden Throne to make amends.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In short, communication failures have dire consequences, and the lessons must be learned!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Horus Heresy had left scars on the Imperium that persisted even ten thousand years later, never fully healing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Great Rift that now spanned the galaxy had torn the Imperium's wounds even deeper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Imperium's territory was split in two, and countless worlds were plunged into darkness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chaos surged from the Warp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Khorne, Tzeentch, Nurgle, and Slaanesh—the Four Great Chaos Gods—along with their Greater Daemons, fallen Primarchs, and traitor legions, corrupted world after world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Imperium was in constant retreat against the onslaught of Chaos.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xenos invasions had multiplied exponentially within the Imperium's borders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Orks, emboldened by the power of the Great Rift, waged even more destructive \"WAAAGH!\"s.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tyranid fleets continued to pour into the galaxy, with Genestealer cults spreading like wildfire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More and more human worlds were devoured by the Great Devourer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, the Necron dynasties, awakening from their long slumber, began purging the xenos that dared to settle on their territories.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They sought to reclaim their lost galactic dominance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the Tau Empire, with their doctrine of \"The Greater Good,\" they were currently of little concern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In short, the galaxy was descending into chaos.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Imperium was besieged on all sides, teetering on the brink of collapse, and its survival was already a miracle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now more than ever, the Imperium needed a strong and merciful leader to turn the tide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That leader was none other than Roboute Guilliman, the Primarch of the Ultramarines, the Emperor's thirteenth son, and the future Lord Regent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this point, Guilliman should be awake, right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a human himself, Eden felt deeply concerned about the future of the Imperium.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But, at this moment, there was little he could do. It was time to focus on the present.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The world wouldn't fall apart today, and he could only be grateful for that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For now, the Upper Hive had been reclaimed. The next target was the Lower Hive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once the Lower Hive was reclaimed, he could essentially declare the planet fully under his control.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other three hives beyond the primary one were mostly industrial sites with smaller populations, so reclaiming them would be relatively easy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As his influence over the Warp grew and the population expanded, his power would increase exponentially.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His current goal was to ensure he had enough strength to defend himself when the inevitable crisis struck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With these thoughts swirling, Eden refocused on the task at hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon enough, Carter, Arye, Kaes, and the others—freshly cleaned and decontaminated—entered the dining room to meet their Governor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was time to handle the matters at hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eden dined with Carter and the others, listening to their battle reports, feeling quite satisfied with the results.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he heard that Arye had adopted a child and planned to send her to the Loyalist Academy, Eden made sure the maids brought the girl, Maya, into the dining room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arye felt incredibly honored. The Governor was far too kind to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maya timidly looked at Eden, her eyes constantly darting toward the lavish food on the table, her little head nodding rapidly as if it were a spinning top.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she didn't dare reach for anything without Eden's permission.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noticing this, Eden smiled and handed her a sugar-coated cookie:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't be scared, help yourself!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maya quickly stuffed the cookie into her mouth, her eyes glazing over in delight as the sweetness overwhelmed her senses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was simply too delicious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching Maya, Eden understood why Arye had adopted her. The child was indeed cute...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the meal, everyone followed Eden to the Holy Square.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the time they arrived, the execution platform had been set up, and the crowd of onlookers from various social classes had gathered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Drones had been dispatched to patrol and broadcast the trial to all corners of the Upper Hive, ensuring that all the citizens of the hive would witness this grand trial.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This trial was not only a punishment for the heretics and traitors but also a warning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anyone who betrayed the King's Court or the Governor would face the harshest of executions!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More importantly, the trial served as a way for the citizens to vent their emotions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eden's psychic senses could feel the overwhelming negative emotions within the people of the Upper Hive, emotions that had built up after years of suffering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These feelings were a major obstacle to fostering hope and could potentially become fertile ground for Chaos.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This trial was meant to send a clear message to the people:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ones who oppressed and tormented you, the ones responsible for your miserable lives, were these heretic traitors. The King's Court was not to blame.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, the King's Court and the Governor had avenged you. Better days were ahead!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In short, the trial aimed to punish the heretics and traitors, declare the unification of the Upper Hive, and promise the people various policies for their benefit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was all about letting the citizens vent their emotions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the core purpose of the Great Judgement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the execution platform, Yusef, the leader of the Grey Wolf Warband, and other heretic traitors were bound to special execution devices, awaiting their fate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, the trial began.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bishop Doni stepped forward to announce the heinous crimes of these individuals, condemning them to execution in the name of the Emperor and the King's Court.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Afterward, Eden personally pulled the mechanical lever before the crowd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The execution began!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A combination of electric and fire torture was administered, and it lasted for a full hour.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the heretics and traitors suffered their agonizing punishment, the citizens wept bitterly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They cursed the ones who had caused them so much suffering, finally able to release their pent-up emotions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, they couldn't help but feel immense gratitude toward the King's Court and the Governor for saving them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eventually, the heretics and traitors were reduced to ashes in excruciating pain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Afterward, Eden addressed the crowd, officially announcing the unification of the Upper Hive and promising a better life for his subjects.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the Great Judgement concluded, Eden could feel that much of the people's oppressive emotions had been relieved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More and more hope was gathering, and soon, Eden had accumulated another million points of hope.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the power of hope bolstering him, Eden's strength surged even further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And now, he was ready to grant another blessing!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>====\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Check Out My Patreon For +20 Extra Chapters On All My Fanfics!! 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