Chapter 327: Unique Medal

The next day.

After a night’s rest, Alvin boarded the hovercraft and headed for the spire of the Celerus hive city. He suppressed his restless mood and went to meet the Lord of Macragge, the commander of the Ultramarines, the legendary ICU God of War – Marius Calga!

run away?

He had considered this before, but after seeing that the entire nest was surrounded by countless “toilet seats”, he immediately gave up the idea.

It was impossible for him to run away. Besides… if he went, even if Karga held him accountable, he would have a reason to prevaricate. At least he would have a way out.

But if you run away, you’re really dead!

Sitting in the hovercraft, while there was still time, Alvin sorted out his thoughts in his mind and checked for omissions to see if there were any mistakes.

The matter of the Holy Terra Auxiliary Army is not a big deal, but it is not a small matter either. However, it can be passed off as a family private army. Given Calgar’s identity, he will not dwell on this point.

What really gave him a headache was the matter of the ‘Honor Guard’ and the ‘Heavenly Punisher Regiment’.

The gene seeds of the Iron Warriors and the Night Lords were involved in transactions with the Dark Mechanicus, although on the surface he had already asked the family’s great sage to forge the origins of the two chapters in advance.

But… he was not sure if he could hide it from this sharp-eyed chapter commander who had inherited the primarch’s political sense.

The most important point, and what Alvin is most worried about, is the Transformers!

This is a real ‘Iron Man’!
Originally, in his imagination, Calgar must have had an accident on the road and it was impossible for him to reach the Alert Planet so quickly, so he felt relieved to reveal his trump card.

At most he would have to face the interrogation of Judge Marshall, but he didn’t need to care too much about it. At worst, after finishing the last thing, he would take his men to the Black Domain while Calgar was not there.

It’s a pity that God’s calculation is not as good as that of man!
Calgar didn’t come earlier or later, but just happened to arrive at the Alert Star at such a time, which made the excuse he had prepared useless.

After all, the background of the Merchant Dynasty might be able to suppress an Inquisitor, but it definitely could not suppress Calgar, the Lord of Macragge, Chapter Master of the Ultramarines, and the Regent’s right-hand man!
Ten minutes later, the hovercraft stopped.

Alvin’s thoughts were interrupted. Looking out the window, he saw a long staircase covered with red carpet and on both sides stood Extreme Warriors in blue power armor. He took a deep breath.

You have to face it, it’s just a matter of sooner or later!
Thinking of this, he stepped out of the car and said, “I am Alvin Valshus, Viscount of the First Class of the Empire, heir to the Valshus Dynasty. I have been invited to meet the Chapter Master of the Imperial Ultramarines, Lord Macragge, His Excellency Marius Calgar.”

“Identification confirmed.”

The Ultramarines at the long steps, with the auspicious instruments on their helmets flashing red, made way. “Sir Alvin, Lord Calgar is inside and has been waiting for you for a long time.”

After climbing the stairs, Alvin soon arrived at a magnificent temple, which was obviously a place for worshipping the statue of the Emperor. The door was guarded by the Honor Guard of the Ultramarines.

Each piece of finely crafted power armor is almost as exquisite as a work of art, carved with patterns and medals, silently telling the ancient history of the regiment!
It is worthy of being the most luxurious regiment. The fine power armor of the Honor Guard at the entrance alone is valuable enough to buy the entire hive city, not to mention everyone’s weapons. It makes Alvin envious.

But unfortunately, just as no one would rob a vault, reason made Alvin retract his gaze, and under the silent gaze of the Honor Guard, he slowly walked into the temple.

Flags are flying in the temple.

Stepping on the soft red carpet, Alvin saw at a glance the silent commander of the Ultramarines, Marius Calgar, who was standing under the statue of the ‘God-Emperor’ like a mountain!
Although he had his back to him, Alvin could still feel the powerful and heavy aura that had gone through vicissitudes of life. The silent and enormous pressure emanating from Calgar enveloped every corner of the temple!
Calgar still did not turn around, facing the statue of the Emperor, without saying a word, as if he did not notice that Alvin had entered the temple.

But Alvin knew very well that with the senses of a Space Marine, he could detect even a fly flying in, let alone a living person?
on purpose?
Alvin frowned slightly, but he didn’t know what Calgar’s purpose was, so he didn’t speak rashly.

Anyway, he has made up his mind. No matter how Calgar threatens and tempts him, he will stick to his guns and say there is no “Iron Legion” at all.

Anyway, there is no evidence, so we can’t really take him out and shoot him, right?
Besides, if the situation really becomes a last resort, he can still bring out the “yellow skin”. I don’t believe that this signboard can’t scare you!

After getting rid of the burden in his mind, Alvin suddenly felt much more relaxed. He looked at his nose with his eyes and his heart with his nose, and began to daydream.

Commonly known as…distracted.

“Alvin Valshus, right?” Just when Alvin was distracted, Calgar suddenly turned around. He had a head full of silver hair and looked to be around fifty or sixty years old, but he was still full of energy. There was a hint of scrutiny in his eyes as he observed him.

“Yes, your Excellency, the respected Chapter Master Calgar.”

Alvin immediately came back to his senses, and respectfully expressed his respect with noble etiquette, and said words of gratitude: “Thank you very much for your support to Celerus. If it weren’t for you, I’m afraid… this hive city would have fallen into the hands of the aliens.”

“You’re welcome. I’m just serving the empire.”

As Karga spoke, his tone suddenly changed, becoming somewhat low and serious: “But, there are a few things I need to verify with you. Please answer me truthfully.”

It’s finally here, the real purpose is revealed!
Alvin’s heart skipped a beat, but his face showed no expression. He smiled and said, “Of course, I will do my best to answer the questions of the Calgar regiment.”

“Regarding the report from Drekris when Celerus was about to fall, you suddenly summoned a large number of legions…” Calgar’s eyes closed slightly, and his tone seemed to reveal a sense of pressure: “What’s going on with those mortal auxiliary troops?”

“Family private soldiers.”

Alvin was not surprised at all and gave the answer he had prepared long ago: “As a great merchant dynasty, it is reasonable for you to have a mortal auxiliary army, right? Your Excellency, Captain Calgar.”

“Reasonable.”

Calgar stopped nagging about this question and asked a second one instead: “So, regarding your Heavenly Punisher Chapter and the Honor Guard… you should know that their gene seeds came from those founding legions, right?”

“Iron Warriors and Night Lords.” Alvin did not intend to hide this matter. Besides, it would be difficult to hide it from Calgar, so he might as well just say it directly:

“Captain Calgar, their gene seeds are not contaminated and they all have legitimate sources. They are warriors hired by me, Valshus. This should also comply with the laws of the empire, right?”

“I guess… are you going to say that the suddenly appearing Iron Legion has nothing to do with you?” Calgar looked at Alvin with amusement and gave his ‘excuse’ in advance.

“As expected of you, Captain Calgar. You discovered the truth at the first sight. I really admire you!” Alvin’s face was full of smiles, as if he was praising sincerely.

“…”

Calgar was stunned for a few seconds, and he didn’t seem to expect that Alvin would be so shameless as to climb up the pole. This surprised him a little.

“Do you think you can deceive the people in the Inquisition with just such an excuse?” He looked at Alvin meaningfully and said slowly, “Whether I believe it or not is not important. I am not meeting you for this matter.”

Obviously, this matter… Calgar’s words were a subtle reminder to him that the solution was too rough and it would easily leave a handle and be targeted by the Tribunal!
Alvin was slightly startled, but immediately reacted and thanked Calgar: “Thank you for your reminder, Mr. Calgar, I will take care of the follow-up.”

He originally thought that Calgar was here to call for an explanation, but now it seemed… that was not the case. This chapter leader clearly had other reasons!

“Do you still wear that medal?”

Suddenly, Calgar spoke up and mentioned the medal. Fearing that Alvin didn’t know, he repeated, “It was the medal you showed to the Iron Father as proof.”

“Uh…here.”

Alvin was confused and took off the medal he was wearing. “You are talking about… this medal, right? Can I ask what it is? I don’t think I have ever seen this type of medal in the empire.”

However, looking at the medal handed to him by Alvin, Calgar did not take it away. He just stared at it quietly for a long time, with a complicated emotion in his eyes.

“I can’t tell you the origin of this medal for now.” Calgar sighed, took a half step back, and showed an extremely respectful and serious expression: “But what I can tell you is that this medal… has only been awarded once in the history of the Human Empire!”

“It belongs to a great human being. It is the empire’s last ambition and is also… a unique existence.” He seemed to be reminiscing and feeling regretful. Finally, he shook his head and said in a complicated tone: “I don’t know where you got this medal from, but… please make sure to protect it.”

Such a big deal?!

Alvin was stunned. He lowered his head, looked at the medal, and fell into deep thought.

Could it be the medal worn by the Emperor?
(End of this chapter)