Chapter 324 Matriarch

Augustus followed Zeratul and the Dark Templar warriors along the long corridors and spiral staircases towards the core area of ​​this towering tower. Along the way, he could see Nerazim warriors standing on both sides. Wearing purple robes and armor, he is silent and has sharp eyes.

This place is very different from the shining and resplendent style of the Star Shuttle aircraft carrier that Augustus once visited. The wide corridors are dotted with exquisite ornaments and green crystal gems, but it gives people a depressing feeling, as if there are countless Eyes peering from the shadows.

Though separated from their brethren on Aiur for many years, the craftsmanship of the Nerazim protoss craftsmen remains as masterful as ever, and their creations are all exquisite.

The difference is that the protoss of Sagulath, who lack sunlight, do not respect gold and blue. They are more accustomed to hiding in shadows, so the architecture of Nerazim is much more low-key and restrained than that of the El Protoss. However, the buildings of the protoss of Sagulath are still majestic and shining, not inferior to the Aiel kin who are alienated from them.

Tassadar and Augustus walked side by side, and both had a wonderful, eye-opening feeling. The former always thought that the Dark Templars were barbaric thugs who could not control their own power as recorded in the Templar Archives, while Augustus was just shocked.

They walked into a circular hall together, and the depressing atmosphere was suddenly swept away. This is a large and bright rotunda, large enough to accommodate two Tarsonis Commonwealth Opera Houses.

The light from the outside shines down from the translucent crystal of the dome, and clusters of bright purple crystals support the entire dome, as if they are studded with the sun, moon and stars.

Sitting on a huge chair inlaid with green gems and crystal hair, Razagar, the matriarch of the Sagulas Protoss, was wearing a reddish-brown graceful robe, golden armor and ornaments, and a gorgeous headdress with A huge blue crystal. Dressed more like an El Protoss than a Dark Templar like Zeratul.

The matriarch's eyes were bright, as if a beam of light was penetrating her eyes.

Augustus remembered that the Sagulath protoss matriarch Rashagal was one of the oldest protoss, but was surprised to find that the signs of aging on her face were not obvious. Raszagal looks very similar to her daughter Vorazun, but is undoubtedly much more mature and steady. She is peaceful and calm, and has gained the respect of all the Sagulath protoss with the majesty and fairness of a female patriarch.

The signs of aging in the protoss are not as obvious as those in humans, but time will still leave traces on their bodies, making them fragile and sluggish until their strength declines significantly.

"I am Rashagar, the leader of the Dark Templar, welcome you to our world." The voice of Rasagar in Augustus's mind was a mature and beautiful female voice. The protoss has no vocal cords, so their voices are Depends on mental age.

Rashagal, the leader of the Dark Templar, is solemn and beautiful. The traces of time can be seen in her sharp green eyes.

As a young woman, Rashagal led the expelled Nerazim protoss from Aiur and forged them into a single entity. Matriarch Raszagal was once a majestic and powerful Dark Templar, but now her power has visibly weakened.

Augustus walked towards Rashagar under the watchful eyes of the Dark Templars, and bowed in the manner of Korhal as he approached her. Corporal Faraday behind him followed suit, and Tychus He was just stunned, and after a brief moment of embarrassment, he made a ceremonial gesture that could not be faulted.

Tassadar was a little uncomfortable with the depressing atmosphere around him, but he still stood firmly by Augustus' side. Dark Templar warriors such as Zeratul, Mohandar, and Vorazun stood behind the matriarch Raszagal.

"It is an honor to meet you, the matriarch of the Protoss Dark Templar. I am Augustus Mengsk, the leader of the human Korhal Revolutionary Army." Augustus took the lead in introducing himself to the matriarch.

"Augustus Mengsk, I have heard Zeratul tell you about the tragic experience of your people and the bravery of you and your warriors." Raszagar stood up and walked to Austria amidst the jingling of the crystals in her headdress. In front of Gustus.

Rasha Gal was much taller than Augustus who was not wearing CMC power armor. Her shining green palms crossed the air, forming a gesture that represented prayer for tranquility.

As the leader of the Dark Templar, and as a protoss, Rashagal is far from arrogant. She even naturally regards Augustus as a protoss equal to herself, instead of every other protoss. An uncivilized primitive animal.

"The zerg, they appeared suddenly. Neither the Dark Templar nor the Xel'Naga scholars traveling in the universe have found any trace of the zerg." Rashagal said.

"The zerg are the enemies of the protoss, and it is the responsibility of the Dark Templar to eradicate them. That is not only a war for the human race, but also ours."

Rashagar's guarantee convinced Augustus that his visit to Sagulas would be fruitful. If the discovery of the Xel'Naga Temple in Haji was an unexpected surprise, then what Augustus had to do was seize this opportunity to seek help.

At this moment, Rashagar realized that he seemed to have left Tassadar, the executioner of the Templars, aside, and turned to look at him.

"Hello, Executor Tassadar, please forgive me for being 'rude'. You are dressed exactly like Aden before." Rashagar looked at Tassadar.

"O Adun - my mentor, the Dark Templar still chant your name with great respect," she said in a nostalgic tone.

"Can I see you again?"

"En Taro Adun." Tassadar stretched out his hands, palms up, in front of him. This is a gesture that represents a friendly and never offensive meaning: "Adun, his heroic legend is sung by poets and all the stars, and is praised today. My ideal is to become an executive like him and lead The protoss is once again heading towards a golden age of revival.”

"En Aru'din Adun." Rashagar responded to Tassadar and said gently: "Executor, you are just like Adun. Not just in your clothes, but in your kind and merciful souls. I have heard that What happened to you.”

"It was Arden who was held accountable by the Supreme Council for sheltering the Dark Templar. Now you are being held accountable for sheltering humans."

"A long time ago, I was arrested by the Supreme Council and thrown into prison for refusing to join Kara. They tried me for heresy and decided to execute me and my followers from other tribes." She said: " It was Adon who saved us.”

"At that time, I swore to him: I will remember this kindness in my heart and never forget it. We will follow your orders and use the void power you taught us to hide ourselves to ensure that we will not be discovered by the pursuers of the Supreme Council. .”

"When the time comes, we will happily reunite with our brothers and sisters who worship the Kara. We, the Dark Templar, have never opposed the will of our fellow Templars, we simply want to remain ourselves and pursue our own paths. "

"Praise for your tolerance." Tassadar bowed.

"I heard that Aiur was also invaded by Zerg." Rashagal sighed again: "I am one of the few Dark Templar warriors who still remember our ancient homeland. Aiur's lush green rainforest and blue sky The jewel-like lakes and oceans are so charming, it all seems to be still vivid in my mind.”

"Yes." Tassadar said this fact with regret: "The zerg invaded Aiur. It was really a catastrophe."

"The bravest Templars who guard our sacred homeworld of Aiur are the most formidable enemies the Protoss Empire has ever seen. The Conclave's arrogance and underestimation will inevitably lead to strategic failure." He said.

"The sharp blades of the Templars can easily cut through the carapace of the Zerg, but they are endless. If the void energy of the Dark Templar cannot be used, then the Cerebrates will continue to rise from the dead, and the Zerg Swarm will continue to be reborn. But our Templars are limited."

"I'm worried that if the Supreme Council doesn't summon those invincible armadas scattered in the universe, Al."

"Unfortunately, even if the Dark Templar wants to help you, the Supreme Council will never allow it." Rashagal looked at Tassadar and said: "But the power of the void is not only within our control."

"Including the Templars, all the protoss can master it, because it is the power that exists in our origin." Her words surprised Tassadar: "Our ancestors had already mastered it in the era before Kara. Psychic.”

"That primitive power is the spiritual energy of the void, a primitive energy that has not been controlled by Kara and has not gone through a cycle of oppression. As long as you are trained and learn how to meditate and hone yourself, you can master the power of the void like us." Rasha Gal As she spoke, she raised her hand under his brown-red sleeve, and without using the psychic blade bracer, a shining green psychic blade suddenly took shape in her hand.

The green psychic blade itself was not cold, but Augustus standing next to it still felt a biting chill.

"So, I can also become a Dark Templar?" Tassadar asked happily.

"The power of the void is hidden in your body." Rashagal pointed to the location of Tassadar's three hearts.

"You don't think the Dark Templar's power is corrupt and sinful?"

"I don't think so. The Dark Templars are just living in their own way. They are just some people who have different opinions from the majority of people." Tassadar said frankly: "There is no distinction between good and evil in power. It’s about who uses it.”

"You are a powerful Kara apostle. You have been trained since birth on how to control your own impulses and how to control their thinking so that your innate power will not go out of control." Rashagar readily accepted.

"You are extremely talented and will quickly learn how to master void energy." There was a slight smile in her words.

"But if you want to become a Dark Templar, you must pass our trial-shadow walk. Dark Hierophant Zeratul will teach you how to master the psionic energy of the void. You After all, we’ve known each other for a while.”

"As long as it can save my people, we are willing to try anything." Tassadar responded immediately.

"Wow, can I learn it too? Magic." Only Tychus would interrupt at this time.

All the protoss looked at Tychus, then looked at each other blankly.

"You have not shown any talent in psychic energy, human." Only Rashagal patiently explained to Tychus still gently: "Furthermore, we can only teach human psykers to coordinate their own psychic powers and master them skillfully. And the idea of ​​using it doesn’t allow you to control it from scratch.”

"Damn it, Colonel Finley, you probably have no PSI talent." Corporal Faraday gently reminded Tychus that he had no psychic powers.

"That means you are a Squib, no, you should be a Muggle." Augustus quoted a Harry Potter joke, which Tychus couldn't understand anyway.

But this gave Augustus some inspiration.

The psychic energy development system of the protoss has become quite mature after a long period of development. Presumably, the use of psychic energy by the young race of humans is still quite primitive. The Tyranid Federation Ghost Academy has only been established for a few decades, and high-level psykers often lose control, which is impossible among the protoss.

If the protoss were allowed to train human psykers, they would undoubtedly become more stable and eliminate the possibility of losing control. After mastering their own psychic powers, they will become more powerful than before.

Augustus decided that when his relationship with Tassadar or Zeratul became better, he would ask them to give lessons to the psykers of the Revolutionary Army.

"Ah - now is not the time to talk about this." Rashagal walked past Augustus and Tassadar and walked all the way to the spherical console on one side of the rotunda.

"Um, your boss, what is she going to do?" Tychus, who felt a little disappointed, asked Zeratul who was walking by.

"The matriarch wants to gather our warriors through the void mind crystals all over Sagulas." Zeratul was silent for a moment and then said: "Originally, Sagulas is still far away from the Koprulu sector, but the new Thrall The discovery of the Naga portal allows us to quickly rush to the rescue of Koprulu, and even Aiur."

Augustus also followed Rashagal. He originally thought that the leader of the Dark Templar would summon at most one or two Shadow Guards or Centurions, but it seemed that she would send more than these.

However, considering that the population base and size of the protoss of Sagulath is still much smaller than that of their compatriots in Aiur, the number of this expeditionary force should not be too large. After all, they still have troops to defend themselves. 's home.

"My people."

Augustus stared and listened quietly to Rashagar's speech. Because the Dark Templars do not have Kara, their communication will still be based on face-to-face spiritual communication and psychic vocalizations.

"You all already know about the existence of the zerg, and you must eradicate these abominable things that are raging in the universe." Rashagar said.

"From now on, all shadow masters and dark templars will embark on the path of shadow again, bringing death and fear to our enemies. Our blades will illuminate this dark era until the day of triumph." She explain.

"I will gather an expeditionary force, which will be composed of the bravest shadow hunters. Warriors, draw your sword in the name of the gods!"

"Anht Zagatir Nas." (In Khalani language, it means the gods are watching you.)