Guilliman's words echoed throughout the strategy room.
"I will do my best to complete this task," said Karga.
Guilliman nodded and motioned for Calgar and the others to stand up.
He turned and walked to the strategic conference table made of polished silver-white metal.
There were scattered data crystals and books on the desk.
There are also some printed designs.
In addition, there are a large number of information windows floating on the desktop.
These information windows are all about the war situation in various parts of the empire.
After being processed by professionals, this information has been greatly simplified.
However, the scale of various intelligence and information generated by the huge empire every day is unimaginable. Even if it has been streamlined, it is still an extremely large number.
The hum of the machinery was very faint and mixed with the sound of the armor's shutdown server.
Calgar and others gathered around the strategic conference table, waiting for Guilliman to continue.
Guilliman pointed to a data window.
Then, complex images appeared inside, surging like a tide.
There are all dilapidated magnificent castles, endless giant buildings and various dilapidated sculptures.
Even if it's just some photos, you can feel the breath of decay coming towards you.
These photos are all from Universe 04.
The photo was taken by an exploration team that went to the local area.
It was a universe that, after its glory, was heading towards decline.
"Cawl's report has pointed out the weaknesses of that universe. Supernatural civilizations once flourished in that universe. Those races built magnificent holy places and once had splendid cities. However, those civilizations have been destroyed over time. The Empire needs that universe, Calgar." Guilliman said in a deep voice: "Your mission is very important and is related to the future of the Empire."
"The relevant preparations have been made on Mars. A large-scale army will be transported through inter-universe tunnels and webways."
Karga nodded, opened his private database, and entered the relevant information into it.
The strategic meeting on Universe 04 lasted for quite some time.
Since it was related to the opening of the fifth-stage database, Guilliman had to pay attention to it.
The meeting was declared over only after all relevant work was confirmed.
After turning off the holographic projection, Guilliman stopped Calgar who was about to leave.
"There's still some time before we set off, so please go for a walk with me first."
Guilliman's words were undoubtedly a great honor.
There was no way Calgar could refuse.
Even as the Chapter Master of the Ultramarines, Calgar rarely had the opportunity to be alone with his genetic father.
The duties of the Holy Emperor were busy and heavy.
On the one hand, he needed to handle the empire's political affairs and supervise the operation of the bureaucracy.
On the one hand, it is necessary to control the scientific research direction of the empire, and on the other hand, it is necessary to protect the souls of the people of the empire and ensure that they will not be taken away by those evil creatures.
Guilliman and Calgar did not go very far.
Instead, it is an indoor garden not far from the laboratory.
The garden is well planned.
Tall trees and flower bushes complement each other, illuminated by lighting fixtures on the ceiling.
The programmed nursery robot carefully maintains every plant and tree.
The automatic irrigation machine was operating normally, watering the precious flowers and plants collected from all over the galaxy and even other universes.
Occasionally, crackling sounds could be heard from the insecticide devices installed in various places.
When several staff members saw the Holy Emperor and the Lord of the Limits come in, they saluted and then left tacitly.
“There is more variety here,” Guilliman said. “I told them to do whatever they wanted, but they didn’t listen.”
"You deserve the best, Your Majesty, no matter what it is." Calgar said sincerely: "You have made such great contributions to mankind, these things are nothing."
"Never flatter me like that. The achievements we have today are the result of the efforts of the entire empire." Guilliman said, "You always like to attribute the credit to a certain person. That is not a good practice."
"The human empire struggled in the darkness for so long, not only did it not make any progress, but it also kept retreating. After you woke up, you achieved so many achievements. Isn't it your credit?"
"Forget it, let's not debate such things." Guilliman changed the subject and stopped discussing these things about merit and contribution. No matter how much time he argued, it would not change the fact that these guys regarded him as a god.
"I will ask the Empire to increase its investment in Universe 04. You must speed up the conquest of that universe."
"I will try my best." said Karga.
"It's not an effort, it's a necessity." Guilliman said with a serious expression: "Cawl once asked me why I care so much about whether I can conquer a universe. I told him that it was because I didn't tell him everything, but only told him that Universe 04 was a strategic need of the Empire. Because I was worried that once the real reason was leaked, it would cause some crisis in the Empire. But you are different, you need to know the reason."
Hearing this, Karga showed a hint of flattery.
"The Firewall absorbs all human emotions to ensure that the human race will no longer nourish the Chaos Gods. However, this approach is like building a dam to block a raging flood. If used skillfully, it can not only prevent floods but also store water. However, if something goes wrong, not only will the dam be destroyed, but it will also cause flooding. Universe 04 is not only related to the Empire's retreat, but also to the next plan of the Firewall, which is to establish a circulation system, that is, to create a cycle of life and death for the Empire."
"No one can bear the faith of a civilized race alone, not even me. The flood must find a way out, and so do those beliefs and emotions."
The outlet for emotions and beliefs to be poured out is the Heroic Spirit Project.
Guilliman has been secretly using human emotions and the beliefs of the state religion to create a group of heroic legions according to the method of the Legion of the Damned in order to compete with the Four Gods.
In fact, Universe 04 is not necessary.
But he couldn't say that he sent troops to seize Universe 04 in order to meet the conditions of the database!
He could only use such reasons to motivate Karga to work hard.
A smile appeared on Calgar's face; he could feel the trust of the Holy Emperor.
A strong sense of pride burned in his body.
"I will never let you down, Your Majesty."
"I have always believed this, Calgar. I look forward to your good news and look forward to you offering the entire universe to me." Guilliman smiled and put a hand on Calgar's shoulder.
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Webway, the hidden city.
This place is completely isolated from the real universe, between reality and fantasy.
This city was designed by Dorn, Ferrus, Vulkan, and the Holy Emperor. It is an absolutely secret city.
Only the naked eye can see the existence of this city.
Any means beyond this will be interfered with.
Going back in time and searching in the dreams of the subspace, this city cannot be found.
Even if you look at it from the perspective of fate, you cannot detect the existence of this city.
This is a truly secret city. Even the gods cannot use their great power to know what is happening inside this magnificent city.
Only from those demons who have managed to escape from the Empire can we learn a little about the Secret City.
The captured Vashtor was escorted here by the imperial guards.
When the turbulence ended, it was driven out of its closed cage by the imperial guards with halberds.
As soon as it came out, it was frightened by a shrill scream.
"Cherubel, you bastard, I will definitely kill you."
Following the sound, I saw a demon tied to a giant stone pillar cursing hysterically.
The sacred chains that disgusted Vashtor bound the demon, making it unable to move.
A topless, fanatical believer of the state religion shouted the name of the Holy Emperor and whipped the demon.
The whip obviously possessed some kind of power.
Every time the demon was whipped, it screamed in agony.
The punisher whipped and cursed at the same time.
"You dare to run away? Do you really think my whip is vegetarian
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