Bahram knew that the Achilles Expedition was a fool's errand. Not only was it far away, it was also facing the impact of the Tyranids. A new Hive Fleet had been raging in the Jericho sector for more than a hundred years without any solution.
, and even continues to grow. The Death Watch has deployed powerful troops there but still cannot prevent the situation from continuing to collapse. The empire has invested countless resources in that place and wasted a huge amount of tithes, but it has never been effective.
He could also understand why the Relic Chapter was unwilling to go there.
After going there, the entire regiment may be crippled or even destroyed.
At this time, Artecus also spoke.
"At the beginning of the Achilles expedition, the battle group sent three companies to support, but in the end, none of the battle brothers of the entire company came back! We have already shed blood there!"
Facing his words, Alexei just responded with a sneer:
"Bloodshed is your responsibility, and it is also your glory. This is the first time I have seen the Astartes who even abandon their glory... Leader of Arash, you will only tarnish the reputation of the Alliance of Suffering by hosting such people.
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"you--"
"Inquisitor Alexei!"
Bahram raised his voice, interrupting Artkus' subsequent outburst.
"Our Chapter Master, Soshyan Alexey, the Praetor of Terra's personal appointment, has always respected the Inquisition. He has repeatedly emphasized to us that we must respect the authority of the Inquisitors. His most common saying
The saying is... one more friend is definitely better than one more enemy, because the empire already has enough enemies, there is no need to create new ones, what do you think?"
Alexei looked at Bahram and narrowed his eyes slightly. In addition to persuasion, the other person's words also had a hint of threat.
The Relic Chapter might become an enemy of the Empire, and he, Alexei, might become an enemy of the Empire...
In fact, he was so polite precisely because he was afraid of that Soshyan.
The political and diplomatic abilities demonstrated by this man in the Maelstrom Crusade are extremely rare among all Astartes today, and he has extensive contacts, not only with the Chapter Astartes, the Adeptus Mechanicus, the Ecclesiarchy and even the Inquisition.
It is rumored that he has various allies. This person can be said to be the most influential person in the Storm Star Territory at present. He is so powerful that even the Grand Inquisitor like him is afraid.
The exclusive faction of the Storm Star Territory has held several secret meetings for this purpose, discussing how to deal with and control such a nearly "out of control" character, but there is currently no better plan.
After all, the opponent's reputation as a hero of the empire is too prominent, and he has a high-level title granted by Terra, as well as strong military strength and a large number of allies.
After a while, Alexei nodded slightly.
"So I gave them the chance, and now, as long as they carry out their expeditionary mission, that's bygones."
Bahram smiled slightly.
"Jericho is too far away. The Suffering Alliance has made the decision to accept the Relic Chapter as observers. At the same time, we will also be responsible for the task of supervision. We are responsible for our own actions."
"Do you need me to remind you? They are on a redemption expedition."
Bahram turned sideways and raised his hand.
"They will continue to fight. The Storm Sector is full of enemies now. Genestealer rebellions, greenskin invasions, everywhere. There is no need to travel so far."
"They cannot escape the custody of the Inquisition."
Looking at the judge's tense face, Bahram suddenly realized something and smiled suddenly.
"Judge Alexei, do you have any troubles that you want to solve recently?"
When Bahram said this, the Grand Inquisitor's eyes widened slightly, and then he looked at him carefully and praised softly:
"What a captain of the tenth company of the Astral Knights. No wonder this war group has risen so quickly."
"So am I right? You need the power of the Relic Chapter to assist you in doing something or fighting a war."
After hearing this, Artkus finally reacted.
"Are you blackmailing us!?"
The judge smiled slightly.
“How can responsibility and liability be called extortion?”
"So Inquisitor Alexei, what do you want the Relic Chapter to help you with?"
"A ruined ship has been out of subspace for a while and may return at any time. There is a blasphemous technological relic inside, which is very dangerous. It must be destroyed or sealed. We have been working hard to explore the interior, but we have been infected by the evil that breeds inside.
Obstructed by monsters, the progress is not going smoothly. Recently, a group of priests from Griffin IV discovered it. Those technology obsessed people tried to recover those technological relics. This is not surprising, and they ignored our warnings and mobilized
A huge skitarii and fleet are trying to achieve their evil goals... To find and destroy that thing before they do, we must rely on professionals, that is, the power of the Astartes."
After listening, Bahram nodded without saying anything, turned around, walked to Artkus, and whispered:
"Captain Artkus, you have also heard that to get rid of the entanglement of the Tribunal...this is the only option."
Arash on the side also said:
"Help him this time, and you won't have so much trouble when operating in the Storm Star Territory in the future."
"I've heard about that hulk. The Mechanicus' codename is the Twisted Anvil."
A voice made several people turn their heads. It turned out that Mazar, who had not spoken for a long time, suddenly spoke. He stared at the judge meaningfully and said slowly:
"Griffin IV has extended an olive branch to us, hoping to help explore this ruined ship and find the high-value relics inside. Their bid... is not low, even the Terminator can afford it."
When Mazar said this, the judge's face changed slightly, and Bahram finally realized that they were still led away by the judge.
He values that hulk so much, which is also his weakness. After all, the existence of competitors means that the Space Marines, as a third party, have greater "options" and threats - if the Relic Chapter is forced to go to Yeli
Brother, the Suffering Alliance will fully assist Griffin IV in seizing the creations in the hulk.
Mazar's words seemed to burst the bubble that supported the judge's confidence. Although no one spoke, they could feel the changes in his mood.
Finally, he managed a forced smile.
"Captain Magyar, you are strong and well-informed. You must know how dangerous those blasphemous technologies are."
"Ha, we don't understand technology, that should be handled by the Mechanicus."
Seeing this scene, Alexei knew that his negotiation was basically lost, so he sighed softly.
"Give me a company and I will no longer pursue this matter, but I also hope that the Suffering Alliance will take a good view of your observers."
Mazar turned to look at Artkus, who also nodded.
"Fourth Company will fight for your objectives, but I hope you will deploy our battle brothers with caution."
"So be it."
The judge turned around and left.
When the fourth company of the Relic Chapter followed the Grand Inquisitor to deal with the hulk affairs, the rest of the Relic Chapter also left the Scar of Victory after simply repairing and replenishing some equipment and supplies. They were going to a world that was attacked by green skins.
Assisting the local guards, Bahram and Arash bid them farewell, and prayed in their hearts that this chapter could truly change their past "bad habits".
Later, at the invitation of Magyar, he led the 10th Company and the 5th Company of the Ascetic Chapter to a mining world attacked by green-skinned pirates to continue their training mission...