The Emperor’s Angel of Death

However, very few of the Sept worlds had contact with the Aeldari, and because the Ke'Shan Sept was located in a remote area, it didn't have access to much information. The data she could obtain was very limited, but she roughly knew that the Aeldari seemed to be divided into many types, some settling on planets and others wandering on huge spaceships. Moreover, their footprints likely spanned the entire galaxy, but what caused them to become so "primitive" was still a mystery to her.

Yana knew that her short life was not suitable for studying such a huge "subject," but she would pass these findings on to her students, to more talented scholars. She believed that deciphering the secrets and information of this ancient race would greatly benefit the Tau'va.

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However, this research was ruthlessly destroyed by the war.

In fact, she didn't think that the Sha'dragg incident was done by those reclusive Aeldari. There was no reason or basis for it. Why would they do that? And how did they avoid the Tau's advanced detection equipment? Moreover, the survivors described the attackers' armor as green but with many sharp blades and spikes, which was very different from the style of those reclusive residents, although their appearances were indeed strikingly similar.

Actually, she had tried to personally lead a delegation to communicate with them, but the Ethereal chose another guy, and that bastard completely messed things up. He rashly led the team straight to the other party's planet without any prior notice, and as a result, they were attacked as soon as they entered the atmosphere.

As things developed to this point, they completely escaped the control of the Water Caste. The Fire Caste's warrior leaders quickly took over everything and organized most of the Sept world's fleets and hunting packs to sanction those barbaric races with the most fierce attacks. Another reason they dared to do this was that the surrounding void, after being ravaged by the Tyranids, had formed a large uninhabitable area, also known as the Silent Zone. Although this caused the Ke'Shan Sept to lose some direction for expansion, it also meant they didn't have as much external pressure.

In addition to the Ke'Shan Sept's Naval Commander, Kor'O'Ke'Shan Navas, the Fire Warrior General, Si'Xia'O'Tass'I'Nodingk, was also in charge of initiating this operation. This could be considered a ruthless guy, an extremely focused killing machine. Yana could imagine the extent of the destruction in the battles he participated in.

"No, there must be something wrong with this."

Yana desperately groaned. Since the military operation was launched, she had continuously participated in meetings initiated by high-ranking Water Caste members, trying to pass her voice through them to the Ethereals, hoping to end this destruction, but no one supported her point of view. Most Water Caste members even thought she was too obsessed with her research and not speaking rationally.

"If that place is destroyed, will their relatives scattered among the stars take revenge? Are we starting a bigger war?"

Yana rubbed her eyes and looked at her notebook.

"Is this your opinion?"

Suddenly, a calm voice sounded.

Yana turned her head and saw a figure standing at the entrance of the meeting room with his arms crossed in a posture of imposing authority. He was wearing a neat gray robe with a belt around his waist, and a deep hood covered his face in shadow, making it impossible for others to see his eyes, but his gentle and peaceful temperament seemed to solidify around him.

She shuddered and immediately stood up, bowing and saluting:

"Honorable Ethereal Minghai, Aun'Ko."

The one who appeared before her was actually an Ethereal!

Ethereals transcended the other four castes, creating a gap of authority between them and forming a natural obedience, so it was no wonder Yana was so nervous.

Especially this one, who was notoriously mysterious, rarely seen. There were even rumors that he had left the Ke'Shan Sept and returned to T'au, and he was also the greatest contributor to leading the Sept world through the Tyranid scourge, and the Ethereal who overruled all opinions and decided to temporarily unite with humans in key worlds, but it seemed that because of the subsequent conflict between the two sides, he had once disappeared from public view.

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"I heard about your point of view. All the high-ranking diplomats of the Water Caste do not accept it. Do you know why?"

The Ethereal walked into the meeting room with an elegant pace, then lowered his arms.

Yana lowered her head.

"I... I don't know."

"Because they think this is just a small conflict. Even if it is called a war, it is a war that is bound to be won. Even the most senior diplomats of the Water Caste hold this view. Diplomacy is given to civilizations with a certain amount of strength. If they are too weak, there is no need for diplomacy at all. It is enough to ask for anything."

"This... this..."

The Ethereal's nostrils twitched slightly, then he took off his hood, revealing dim but very wise eyes.

"It's very realistic, and very cruel, and may violate the doctrines you have long believed in, but this is indeed their true inner thoughts, or more simply, they, including the Fire Caste, did not regard those Aeldari as equal civilizations from the beginning, because they are too weak, too small, and don't even have a decent fleet. This incident, whether it is a misunderstanding or an excuse, is exactly what they expected. It may sound a bit hypocritical, but many of our Shi'Xia like this hypocrisy. Since the terrible war of the last Tyranid scourge, the Ke'Shan Sept has not expanded for many years. The Tyranids devoured too many colonizable worlds, and the Fire Caste is in a useless situation. They urgently need a conquest to prove themselves."

Yana didn't know where she got the courage, took a step forward, and said excitedly:

"No! They are by no means as weak as they seem! They still have relatives scattered throughout the galaxy! This is by no means a cost-free behavior!"

The Ethereal looked at her and suddenly nodded.

"Yes, that's why I support you."

She was stunned.

"You support..."

"I have initiated an Elemental Conclave to the other Ethereals. Representatives from all castes will attend. At that time, you will explain your point of view to the others and stop this war."

Yana was stunned. After a moment, she woke up and bowed deeply to the other party.

"Thank you! Honorable Minghai!"

Then she immediately added:

"When is it? I'm worried they won't be able to hold on for too long..."

"Immediately, come with me now."

Just as the two left the meeting room and came to the corridor, suddenly alarms blared all around.

"Hmm?"

Aun'Ko's nostrils tightened. Yana looked around in horror, and then two Earth Caste members ran over in a panic.

"Honorable Minghai! Please go to a safe place quickly!"

"What happened?"

"An unidentified fleet suddenly appeared near the planet, and—"

Before they could finish speaking, a rumble like thunder came from the distance. The Ethereal walked to the edge of the suspended corridor, squinting at the cloudy sky, where faint flashes could be seen.

Then, the rumble became louder and louder, and then countless burning wreckage pierced through the clouds and fell towards the ground!

"Ah!"

Yana covered her mouth and exclaimed. The Ethereal looked at the falling objects that had turned into shooting stars, sighed, and turned to look at the young Water Caste.

"It seems that what you were worried about has already happened."