Warhammer: In the Name of Nirvana

Chapter 563 Democratic System

As we all know, as the undoubted beacon country in this harmonious and peaceful galaxy, the utopia that everyone hopes for, the advantages of the human empire are as numerous as the stars. Even if the most outstanding two-headed machine slaves were asked to write for nine years, nine months, nine days and nine nights, they would never be able to finish writing.

And for this brilliant, gentle, tolerant, friendly and friendly empire with extremely high moral standards, advocating science and reason, and ruled by the most efficient bureaucracy, the most proud advantage of this utopian universal empire is undoubtedly the democratic system that leads the entire galaxy.

[The human empire is a beacon of freedom and democracy]: This great theory was written by the Emperor on the first page of his imperial constitution. Whenever he slaughtered millions of greenskins or more pocket empires, he would use this paper to wipe his bloody hands to show his respect for this principle.

As the descendants of the Emperor, the true leaders of the Human Empire and the Great Crusade, the 18 Primarchs who are still walking in the world today are naturally the best witnesses and participants of this democratic system: it is their votes and discussions that determine the choices of the Empire at every historical turning point.

Every day when something big happens, the Primarchs will gather together, holding the form given to them by the Emperor, which is filled with every possible solution: the Emperor's sons will use their profound wisdom and sharp thinking that only exists in the setting, and after a series of brotherly discussions, they will finally choose an option that is completely based on rational value, not on their personal prejudices and private hobbies.

Then, these choices that gather their wisdom will be handed over to the Emperor. Under the watchful eyes of the Primarchs, the Emperor will place these precious reports in an empty trash can with the most cautious attitude, and then stand up and announce to his descendants that he had already decided on the implementation plan eight hundred years before the meeting began.

At this time, the Primarchs would often be surprised to find that this plan was not on the report in their hands: then, everyone present would applaud and cheer for the great wisdom of the Lord of Humanity, and another democratic activity of the Human Empire would come to a successful conclusion.

Everything would be perfect.

But there was only one flaw.

That is: after more than 130 years of the Great Crusade, the great Emperor seemed to have never convened this sacred democratic meeting to listen to the suggestions of the Primarchs to solve any problem.

Even if it was a problem related to the Primarchs.

So, when democracy came knocking on the door: the Emperor's descendants were more or less at a loss.

…

"And this is the problem we are going to solve next."

The Wolf King's wine glass was empty, which made him look a little melancholy. He put this rough stone creation aside, grabbed a full bottle of wine, cut off the lid, and drank it directly.

Until his beard was covered with wine stains, Russ looked at his brothers again: mainly at the Spider Queen.

"The meeting for Magnus will be held in the form of a committee court. The All-Father will personally serve as the final arbitrator, but he will neither join the debate nor vote: in addition to us Primarchs, the participants will also include representatives invited from the Imperial bureaucracy and all military departments of the Great Crusade."

"That is to say, there will be many mortals participating in this meeting, brothers."

Leman Russ grinned.

"About 10,000 people."

"10,000 people?"

Guilliman was the first to frown.

"Have you wiped out all departments of the entire Empire?"

The voice of the Macragge was sharp, pointing directly to the core of the problem: As a vassal who actually controls the Five Hundred Worlds, Guilliman is very clear about how many participants are needed for a highest-level meeting. Although 10,000 people is just a drop in the bucket for the Human Empire, considering that these people are from the powerful departments of the Empire, the scale is too large.

To put it bluntly: even if the Emperor and other Primarchs are excluded, the various factions represented by these ten thousand mortals alone can force any Primarch and his Astartes Legion to surrender.

Even Horus is no exception.

"Yes, at least ten thousand people."

Leman Russ nodded heavily, causing his relatives to look different: Morgan and Conrad maintained the same demeanor as Guilliman, they all knew what this number meant, but Corax and Lorgar were still a little confused, but they chose to listen at the right time.

"These 10,000 people will include the High Lords of the Terran Senate, the Generals of the Mars Senate, members of various psionic organizations and psionic societies, arbitrators of the Terran Court, military lords of the Mortal Auxiliary Army and the Imperial Navy, the Custodes, the Astropathic Court and the Rogue Traders, and even the governors of those selected planets and sectors, as well as the masters of ambitious expeditionary fleets."

"Gathering these people together just to listen to Magnus's debate?"

Guilliman sneered, he was too lazy to even blame this outrageous inefficiency.

"I don't know more."

Leman Russ spread his hands, looking indifferent.

"I am responsible for passing a message to a few of you, brothers. In fact, I am not the only one responsible for this task: Horus will set off to find Sanguinius and Fulgrim, and the Sigil Bearer was sent to inform Mortarion and Dorn, as for the other brothers, the whole father will personally find time to explain to them. "

Having said this, the Wolf King let out a cheerful smile from his throat.

"Even Chagatai Khan, the whole father will go to him personally."

"Is it?"

The Great Word Bearer sitting on the other side smiled after hearing the name.

"Even Chagatai Khan has considered it: is the God-Emperor's consciousness so firm this time?"

"Who says otherwise: We all know that Chagatai's attitude towards Quan's father has always been very..."

"Wild."

The brief silence seemed to exhaust the cultural heritage in Leman Russ's heart.

"And this time, Quanfu went against his normal behavior and went to him in person to explain the significance of the overall situation to him: Based on this alone, I think you already understand how important the meeting with Magnus is, brother. them.”

Leman Russ clenched his fists. He looked around at everyone, from the thoughtful Morgan and Guilliman, to the indifferent Konrad, to the disengaged Corax: until he looked at Ma in his expression. Genus sympathized with Luojia.

"Rogar, I know you have a good relationship with Magnus: but this time is not the time to be willful."

The Wolf King's voice was deep.

"The reason why the All-Father summoned so many people to the meeting against Magnus is to ensure that his ruling can be implemented as quickly and completely as possible. Therefore, we must be consistent with him, brothers: This is not a democratic vote, it is a rebuke and a final warning that saves Magnus' face."

"As a warning, this scene is too flashy."

The Macragge nodded towards his Fenris brothers, his voice neither sad nor happy.

"In that case: do we all need to condemn Magnus then?."

Guilliman's voice was very soft, as if he did not regard it as a blasphemous act to accuse his brother against his will: this attitude made Lorgar opposite and Corax behind him frown, but Corax Si's brows quickly relaxed again.

"No, there's no need to be so rigid."

The Wolf King took back his cup and filled a full cup for himself.

"As long as you are confident, we will act according to the situation. You can also choose to vote for Magnus. Anyway, the final result of the meeting has been decided. We are just going through the motions: and if you find out that Magnus If Sri Lanka is unable to survive alone, even if you don’t want to vote for him, don’t let the final result look too ugly.”

"As I said before, this is not a trial for Magnus after all. Brothers, since there are so many mortal representatives present, don't let our wizard brother and his cubs fail to stand down when the time comes."

After saying this, Leman Russ did not forget to wink at his brothers.

"Of course, we don't actually have to worry about this issue. According to the information I have received so far, Sanguinius and Fulgrim will speak for Magnus, and Jaghatai will have no reservations. Strong support for Magnus: It all depends on Magnus’ own performance.”

"That shouldn't be too bad."

Luo Jia smiled gently.

"After all, Magnus is the wisest of us."

"He knew what to do."

The Great Word Bearers' admiration did not go down well with the Primarch: Corax leaned in his corner, looking very disgusted with this rigged election, although he knew that this time there was a reason, and in Morgan The influences around him also made him understand the necessity of this kind of behavior, but the Crow King was still unwilling to get too involved in it.

As for Conrad, he was taking advantage of Corax's absence and quietly stole the bottle of wine from his brother's hand: the abstract work painted by the Midnight Ghost on the balcony happened to be short of paint.

Among the three people who actually participated in the discussion, Morgan remained silent. Since it was about Magnus and psychic powers, she was considered half of the party who needed to avoid suspicion. As for the parts that touched her personal interests: There were Macraggeans speaking out for her anyway.

At this time, the effect of the Spider Queen's traveling back and forth between Avalon and the Five Hundred Worlds in the past few decades became apparent: many of Guilliman's interests have been deeply tied to Morgan. Therefore, even if Morgan does not speak, the Macragge will take the initiative to speak out for their common interests.

For example:

"Now that you have decided to conduct a trial on Magnus, has the Emperor revealed to you what to do with the Think Tank Plan after the trial: Magnus is one of the main initiators of this plan. Will his downfall affect the think tank plan?"

The Lord of Five Hundred Worlds' ten fingers were intertwined. He frowned and looked directly at his brother unceremoniously: As one of the biggest beneficiaries of the think tank plan, Guilliman certainly didn't want to see him. The grand plan was torn to pieces with the fall of Magnus.

"You actually care about this?"

The Wolf King raised his eyebrows. He did not expect Guilliman to think of the possible threats to the think tank plan from [Magnus's downfall] so quickly: He should praise this Macragge. What about sharp thinking? Or accuse him of having no brotherhood?

Why don't you worry about what Magnus himself thinks again?

Thinking of this, the Wolf King smiled dangerously at his brother.

"Ah, that's true. After all, you have a lot of interests in it, Robert: If I remember correctly, your Ultramarines Legion has been officially incorporated into the regular think tank of the legion, plus those who have preliminary grasp of it. There should be 20,000 warriors using psychic fighting methods in total, right?"

When this number came out, it was like a meteorite falling into a pond, causing a silent wave. "From Lorgar to Corax, all the Primarchs couldn't help but look at the man sitting among them. The Macraggeans.

"Not so much, bro."

Guilliman scratched the back of his head meekly and shook his head in denial.

“I don’t have 20,000 people working on the think tank: I’m still three to four thousand short of that number.”

"..."

silence.

Silence is Cambridge tonight.

"Then it seems I guessed wrong..."

The Wolf King grinded his teeth. He tried his best to maintain his smile, but he was no longer willing to discuss too much with Guilliman: and now that the topic of think tanks was brought up, Russ naturally turned his eyes to him again. The silent Lord of Avalon.

"But when it comes to think tanks..."

The Wolf King raised his chin.

"That's why we need you [conservative], Morgan."

[Be more specific. 】

The Spider Queen opened her eyes: she had vaguely guessed it.

"Then I'll keep it short."

Leman Russ drank the wine in the glass and wiped his chin.

"All Father's meaning is simple: Magnus will be reprimanded, but since the Think Tank plan has taken shape and is being implemented well in most legions and fleets, it will not be affected by Magnus. , but Magnus must be removed from this plan."

【Completely eliminated? 】

"That's right."

The Wolf King's pupils flashed with cold light.

"This is for the think tank plan. If Magnus continues to stay in this plan, or is related to this plan, it will only make the promotion of the think tank more difficult: even Sanguinius and Jaghatai Khan The two men who had joined forces with Magnus to launch the think tank project agreed with this."

"My father has told me that Chagatai will argue for Magnus, but that is for the sake of the friendship between the two of them. Regarding the suggestion of excluding Magnus from the think tank plan, Chagatai said Supported.”

"Remember: don't tell anyone."

The Wolf King warned his brothers.

[Then keep talking, Ruth. 】

Morgan nodded.

【what do I need to do? 】

"It's simple."

The Wolf King grinned.

"You don't need to do anything, Morgan: you just need to put together the plans you have developed for the think tank plan over the years, as well as all the results you have achieved successively, as well as the preliminary prospects for the future, and add the best ones that you The most gorgeous writing makes this plan sound sacred and reliable, with unlimited future.”

"And when the time comes, before the Emperor issues a verdict against Magnus, you need to report the results and future of your think tank plan in front of everyone present, that is, in front of all the military departments and bureaucracies of the empire. , making them believe that even without Magnus, controllable psykers can still bring more profound benefits and influence to the human empire. "

【……I see. 】

Morgan blinked, anger flashing in her pupils.

[Do you want me to give Magnus the final blow? 】

"..."

The Wolf King was silent.

"It depends on him, Morgan..."

【Stop joking! 】

The Spider Queen unceremoniously interrupted her hesitant Fenris brothers.

[We all know, Russ: No species in nature will become extinct because of the power of predators. What can really make these species extinct is a competitor that can replace them in the ecological niche: only herbivores Only herbivores can be exterminated, and only carnivores can exterminate carnivores. 】

[In other words, only I, a controllable psyker and think tank representative who can bring more benefits to the empire, can completely kick out Magnus, his predecessor who is out of control and cannot bring benefits to the empire. Stands for: Making sure the Empire can replace Magnus while still embracing the benefits of psionics. 】

"..."

"indeed so."

Guilliman on the side nodded.

"No matter how wonderful the words of Leman Russ and Mortarion are at that time, they cannot deny the role of psykers, nor can they deny Magnus's status among psykers, unless there is a better one. A psyker who can completely replace Magnus: this will truly be the downfall of Magnus."

"This……"

"That's what Morgan needs to do."

"Is this the reason why she...becomes a conservative?"

Following Guilliman's words, everyone's eyes were focused on the Wolf King.

The Fenrisians just sat there and took a deep breath.

"It's more than that, guys."

"This is... just... I mean..."

Although Leman Russ seemed to want to explain the whole thing to his blood brothers, the Wolf King obviously lacked this ability: he sat there, scratching his head for a while, then sighed a little decadently, and then simply focused his eyes on Morgan.

"Forget it, I'd better tell you directly, Morgan."

[I'm listening. ]

"In short, one sentence."

The Wolf King raised his finger.

"In this meeting, Magnus's opponent is me, but your opponent is not me."

[...What does it mean? ]

"It means..."

"You, me, and Mortarion must defeat Magnus first."

"Then..."

"You and I will join forces."

"Defeat: Mortarion."

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