The two of them walked to an artificial lake. The lake was not big, but Terra, which had almost no natural water bodies, was already a priceless treasure. Its lakeside was surrounded by pebbles and artemisia. On the sparkling water surface, you can still see waterfowls playing from Terra or aliens. Their disturbances created waves to break the lake.
Perhaps because of the beautiful scenery here, both of them stopped speaking.
After a while of silence, Tirien suddenly said softly:
"Captain Soshyan Battle, what do you think of the current situation of the empire?"
Soshiyan didn't know if this was a trap or an inquiry. He thought for a while, and then replied cautiously:
"It's not very peaceful, but...it's still stable overall, and the situation in some areas has deteriorated to a certain extent."
"Ha, there are no outsiders here, and no one can eavesdrop on my mansion. I really want to know what the Empire is like in the eyes of a commander of the Astartes who fought for the Empire. You have to understand one thing. Many people think that we are the brains of the Empire and should have a good understanding of all aspects of the Empire, but in fact it is not the case. Although with the help of the massive amount of intelligence from the Star Word Fortress, we do not need to arrive at the front line in person and know where the battle situation is getting worse.
You also know what the information of the speaker is. No matter how true it is, the details are still difficult to know, and the information we can get from the conventional intelligence network is very little, so do you understand? Although we are indeed the brain of the empire, the empire is like a weak old man. The brain may be able to know where it is uncomfortable, but the turbid eyes cannot see the lesions and wounds on their bodies at all, and the dull limbs are difficult to clean up the tiny mites hiding in hidden places."
Soshiyang thought for a while and finally spoke up.
"It's full of holes and is divided into pieces."
"Oh? I can understand the front, but I am a little confused afterward."
"Although the Empire is still a whole, it relies on the National Church, the Astart Cult and the Inquisition to bond together, just like a person being cut off from his limbs. Although you can sew them back into the body with threads, the nerves have long been cut off. They are just dead flesh and cannot move at all... Just like the Empire now, it seems that most of the enemies can still cope with it, but they have no ability to concentrate their strength in a certain aspect and formulate decisive plans. All plans and strategies are just to delay. I believe you can feel it, right? Terra's instructions leave the solar system, and as the distance extends, they will change from instructions to instructions, and then from instructions to opinions, and finally become the actual operator's decision on the situation. This is certainly due to the objective conditions of reality, but there is no doubt that the Empire has become a giant with stiff hands and feet. It seems to be a whole, but in fact the limbs and even facial features cannot be controlled by the brain."
After hearing this, Tirien just turned the jewel chain in his hand silently.
Suddenly, the microcommunicator on his collar shook, and then he whispered:
"Well, I got it, let's come now."
He looked at Soshiyang and smiled:
"Please follow me."
Soshiyang nodded, and then they returned the same way, passed through arches, and finally entered the magnificent mansion that was ten stories high.
Although Prime Minister Tirien is the wisest and smartest senior figure ever seen in Terra, the other party’s extravagance is also beyond his imagination. The whole is standing in the center of a garden dozens of square kilometers. The entire building is natural like a work of art. The walls are painted with smooth curves and delicate carvings, and the raised arches and long corridors are everywhere.
The servants and maids in black and white costumes kept motionless, with white towels on their hands, and bowed deeply when they passed by.
Entering the hall, huge chandeliers hang high in the sky, emitting a soft light. The floor of the room is covered with gorgeous carpets, and the long banquet table is carefully arranged. The colorful and elegant ceramic plates are filled with various delicacies, such as green vegetables, golden barbecue and delicious fruit plates, as well as famous dishes from many Guterra, which make people saliva.
In addition, the mellow red wine or amber white wine in the wine bottle is even more irresistible. In this magnificent and luxurious space, the owner's desire for luxury is undoubtedly highlighted.
In the process, Soshiyan could vaguely detect something moving in the shadows, probably Tirien's bodyguards, but they did not seem to carry any weapons, probably knowing that in front of an Astarte, their defense was more symbolic.
"Respect victory, respect death, respect the emperor!"
The two sat at the luxurious table filled with silver plates. Tirien carefully prepared large furniture, including the chair Soshyan sat, while his own chair used lifting equipment to ensure that the two were at the same height.
As Tirien raised his glass, Soshiyan, who was sitting opposite him, also smiled and raised his glass.
Before drinking it, a refreshing smell poured into his nose. The aroma was mainly floral and some lemon-like aroma, and it was not too strong, and the taste was very light and psychedelic.
“This is Catalin white wine from Quattis, you must try it.”
When Soshiyan heard Quattis' name, he couldn't help but raise his eyebrows. Even Space Marines knew that Quattis' wines were priceless.
But due to its extremely low yield, even the top nest nobles may not have the opportunity to taste it in their lifetime. It is said that the wines made from grapes cultivated by Quattis not only have a much higher taste than other wines, but also have unimaginable effects.
Many nest nobles are willing to spend a lot of money just to obtain a bottle of Quattis, and in some cases, they even use conspiracy, murder or stealing methods, just to obtain a bottle of Quattis.
Catalin white wine is even more like a myth, and many people even doubt whether it really exists.
Soshiyan remembered very clearly that the glass of wine in his hand was already half a bottle.
It is very likely that he drank the value of several planets after taking one sip.
But it's all over, and it can't be wasted.
For Astat's taste, no wine tasting skills are needed. Soshiyan took a sip and suddenly felt that the fruity aroma in his mouth was strong, the liquid entered his throat was softer, the acidity was moderate, and the alcohol ratio was relatively high.
But soon he noticed something strange. The remaining wine began to emit a smell like flowers on the tip of his tongue, as if he had taken a sip of the air in the early spring garden, and then he felt a delicious and sweet taste, as if his mouth was filled with bunches of grapes, and the juice gushed out made the taste buds jump happily, and then a faint salty smell emerged in the wine, as if it was the salt condensed from the sea, the intoxicating and inexhaustible smell.
Chapter completed!