Emperor's Daughter of the Red Sands

Chapter 17 The March of Salem ([-])
The clang of gold and iron clashing continuously echoed in the duel pit, and the flying sand and gravel and dull panting echoed in the open field.

The eve of the war has already begun, and the confrontation between the No. 13 Expeditionary Fleet and the Inhuman Empire is close at hand, but the duel in the duel pit never stops.

In the circular duel pit, the two Astartes are wrestling with movements that are difficult for ordinary people to see clearly. Their strong bodies that look like demigods are displaying indescribably terrifying speeds. As the blades collide with each other, they burst out continuously, and the clanging sparks flying all the time symbolize their suppressed fiery fighting spirit, while the swarming crowd in the spectator stands symbolizes their interest in this fight between demigods. In addition to the army, there are many Astartes among them.

It's just that at this moment, the usual roars and applause of the war dogs were replaced by silence at this moment. They silently watched this very delicate match for them, absorbing the skills and games hidden in it.

Because the one fighting in the duel pit is the commander of the Eighth Assault Company, Kahn. He is the champion of the entire Eighth Company and his regiment, and his glory on the battlefield makes him almost the entire No.12 Legion. .

Just now, Kahn was promoted by the Gene Primarch of the Sons of the Mountains, and entered the Primarch Guard Organization called [Hand of Redemption].

The current duel is a trial personally launched by Legion Master Greer to test whether Kahn can be the Hand of Redemption's [Bloodfinger] duty, known as the 'Great Mother's blood-soaked fingertip' , It is also the seat of the Primarch Guard that many chapter champions dream of.

This is one of the eight great seats of the [Hand of Redemption] Primarch Guard. It represents the honor of being able to fight side by side with the Mother of Genes on the battlefield at all times, and it also represents that the mother will be filled with blood on her fingertips. to the enthusiasm.

However, Kahn at this moment did not feel any joy and excitement in his heart from the leap in military rank.His brain was always lingering with complicated and confusing thoughts, so that even the usual precise and fierce combat skills could hardly touch the movements of the Legion Commander Greer in front of him.

[What's wrong, my brother.Your movements are mixed with doubts... I can feel the thoughts in your heart. 】

Seemingly aware of Kahn's unusual swiftness, Greer's spiritual voice came to Kahn's ear with some doubts.

The bright sparks of the clash of gold and iron shone on Kahn's stern and resolute face. Even though the silent warrior's mind was slightly disturbed, his combat skills and movements were unparalleled.

【Greer, I have something I can't understand...from our mother. 】

With a little imperceptible sigh, Kahn's voice echoed back to Greer along with his swift combo.

[Perhaps the mother's words are not always so easy to understand, just like the biological knowledge she imparted to the Legion-but this should not be the time for you to wonder... because you deserve this honor, Kahn. 】

Obviously, even this high-ranking legion commander was delighted with Kahn's promotion.

But Kahn felt a little melancholy about this, and the dark clouds rippling in the sea of ​​mind symbolized his complex emotions, which were as swift and violent as his wild offensive.

[I do enjoy the role, Greer.My mother entrusted me with a responsibility that would please everyone, but in her incomprehensible words, I felt that she was also taking on some unimaginable responsibilities...I don't want to be a burden to my mother. 】

Two rough swords all over the gaps are colliding with each other with the ear-piercing scream of the sonic boom. The exaggerated vigor against each other is like giant beasts rippling on the bloody sandy land of the duel pit, and the high-speed fight between the demigods It has already dazzled mortals, and only the Astartes can see some clues in this seemingly barbaric, but in fact extremely precise duel.

Although Greer can empathize with Kahn's melancholy through Kahn's heart, his opinion is different from Kahn's, as if his swift and precise offensive is constantly looking for loopholes in Kahn's defense. At the same time, his increasingly angry heart reverberated in Kahn's ears:

[If you don't want to be a burden to your mother, then take up your responsibilities, Kahn! 】

【Everything our mother has undertaken has never been in our imagination... and it is our duty to be the sharp edge in front of her goal. 】

【Do you understand it!my brother! 】

The clash of clangs reverberated in the duel pit like a torrential rain. The former champion of the battle group kept retreating in front of the sharp blade of the legion commander. Some bloodstains and pain reminded the company commander of the heavy burden to bear.

Kahn felt the numbness from the hilt of the sword in silence, as well as the roar from the soul. It seemed that the stalwart but slightly lonely figure of the Mother of Genes reappeared in front of his eyes, which seemed to be worry and thinking about the future. It seems to be kindness and reluctance to gene offspring.

——"Even if the price may be your disappointment with the empire."

His mother's reassuring and gentle voice echoed in Kahn's ears again, and he was puzzled and confused by this. Could it be that in the future that his mother saw... Could it be possible for him to betray the empire?
how is this possible…

Kahn thought to himself, but in his immediately denying attitude, the melancholy on his mother's face gradually emerged.

What is the meaning of such melancholy...

Endless doubts grew in the heart of this Astartes, which made Kahn unable to help but compare the lonely back of the gene mother with his loyalty and enthusiasm for the empire——

The answer is unquestionable. There is no distinction between the two parallel orbits. If you betray your mother, you betray the empire. If you betray the empire, you betray your mother. Although in Kahn’s heart, the mother of genes is more important Slightly higher...but from the start, the comparison is meaningless.

Because at any time, the Sons of the Mountains Legion is Kahn's home, and everyone inherits the blood of the gene mother and the sustenance from the human emperor.

No matter when and where... When Kahn becomes an Astartes, his future is only to expand the territory for human beings, and there is absolutely no possibility of being half-hearted.

Unless, the roads of the empire and the mother come to a fork...

Kahn immediately cut off this dangerous thought.

After realizing that he should no longer think meaninglessly, Kahn's defenseless movements returned to precision and swiftness again. The company commander who dominated the battlefield in the past returned, and the sharp sword edge was only a few rounds away. Then he regained the advantage, and the ferocious offensive tore through the defense of the general commander like fangs.

Until the sword edge of the legion commander was completely broken.

Seeing this, Greer didn't feel any depression of failure, but couldn't help showing a smile.

"[Hand of Redemption] welcomes you, newborn [Bloodfinger]."

Yes, this fierce and loyal warrior in front of him is fully capable of taking on the great responsibility of protecting their genetic mother.

"Fortunately not humiliated."

Kahn half-kneeled in front of the legion commander and lowered his head slightly, but a trace of haze always shrouded his resolute cheeks.

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