"If Aiur falls and all the eldest sons of the gods are gone, what will the inheritance and the law mean?"
Tassadar was standing on the right side of Augustus. He was dressed in the robes of a high-ranking templar and golden blue, and his tall body was majestic and straight.
"This is no reason for you to repeatedly disobey the orders of the Council... Tassadar, you have made mistakes again and again. You have committed many crimes that make even the most noble members of the Council ashamed." The Supreme Council Arbitrator Guan Guan is still a young member of the Council, but his words and deeds are exactly the same as those of professional politicians. He still gives orders to the executioners of the Templar class with a superior attitude.
"Artanis, we are surprised to see you among the traitors - is this the Templars' reward for their trust in the Conclave? The Akiri tribe, once the cornerstone of the Imperial Army, is now in open rebellion! " His words were harsh and aggressive.
"Tassadar, Artanis, the Executors we once had high hopes for, you who swore loyalty to the people of the Council and the Empire, do you really want to make this place a river of blood now?"
Hearing this, Artanis' momentum suddenly dropped, while Tassadar always looked firmly at the Arbitrator on the projection screen.
"A politician's specialty is to use the people as a shield." Augustus commented softly.
"A human? Get out of here, this is not the place you should be." The arbiter was furious, but he still pretended to be polite, and Augustus only regarded him as a family scandal that should not be publicized.
"Dear Arbitrator, you are the leader of the Protoss Empire and the guide of the Protoss, but you do not have the right to let a living being with free will leave the land that stands at his feet." Augustus said without being condescending. Just like his attitude when facing the nobles of the founding family of Tarsonis.
"It seems we are too tolerant." The Arbitrator was irritated, and his cold anger turned into ice blue flames overflowing from his eyes.
"Have you thought about tolerance when you burned the human planet?" Augustus did not give him any face: "Arbitrators, in my eyes, there is no difference between you and cold-blooded blue-skinned lizards. Humans You are here only because there is a noble man like Tassadar among you."
"Do you think I care about the opinions and thoughts of the Protoss Arbiter? You are not worth mentioning in my eyes."
"You are rarely so ruthless, but I have to applaud." Kerrigan said a few words to prove that Augustus was not the only human present.
"...Arbitrator, don't let anger dominate your thinking." Tassadar said something to stop a fearless dispute. The implication was that no matter how Augustus fought against the Arbitrator, he would De Shou: "You should forgive the arrogance of such a young race, because that is their limit."
"I don't want to start a fratricidal war, and I believe the Supreme Council does the same."
At this time, all the arbitrators of the Supreme Council must be standing behind this arbitrator. They were staring at this place and whispering in the council hall that Augustus and Tassadar could not see.
And this arbiter is not one of those highly respected and important people that Tassadar is familiar with. He is considered a young man in front of Aldaris. He is just a mouthpiece to convey the will of the Supreme Council, and his anger is likely to come from all the arbitrators, because Kara can allow all protoss to interact emotionally at zero distance.
Considering that these Arbiters are even deeper into the inner network of Kara's mind than the high-ranking Templars and Protectors, Kara is filled with the anger and sorrow of the dead due to the tragic death of Aiur and the death of billions of protoss. , they are likely to be affected by this upheaval.
"Except for my cold anger against the zerg and betrayers, I am calm, Tassadar." The young Arbiter issued another ultimatum in a condescending manner.
"On behalf of the Supreme Council, I once again order you to immediately lay down your arms, surrender and hand over all Dark Templar knights. The Supreme Council will re-evaluate your crimes to determine whether you are still qualified to return to your people. .”
"If this is the case, then I will not carry out this order." Tassadar had already anticipated these remarks. At least he did not underestimate the arrogance of the council members: "The Dark Templar is the one who separates us from the insect **." Indispensable allies in wartime, they are the key to killing the Cerebrates and the Overmind."
"Put aside all disputes and misunderstandings, let us join hands to fight against the Zerg and kill the enemy together." He said sincerely: "When we drive out the enemy and take back Aiur, I am willing to accept the punishment of the Council, or I will be like a I will die like a hero so that the historians can erase my crimes that have brought shame to the Protoss Empire."
"I am willing to die, just for Al."
"..." The Arbitrator behind the screen was silent. His face hidden in the hood was shrouded in illusory light, and he seemed to be shocked by Tassadar's words. Kara was filled with heated discussions between members of the Conclave, each of whom disagreed over whether Tassadar and the Dark Templar should be trusted.
"You once deceived the Supreme Council." The Arbitrator said after silence: "You told us that you had destroyed the infected human planet, but in fact you sheltered them."
"I am loyal to El," Tassadar said loudly: "Stand in front of me and look into my eyes through Kara, and you will find that what I say is true."
"I am the son of Adun, and everything I do is for El."
Augustus, Artanis, and Zeratul all looked at their friend and teacher, and even though the protoss had no vocal cords or larynx, they could feel each other's hoarse shouts.
"Arbitrator, how could you doubt the cry of a man who willingly died for Aiur?" Phoenix also said: "Tassadar returned when Aiur was on the verge of destruction, just to save her... "
"How do you prove it? Templar. The Supreme Council only believes what it sees with its own eyes." The members of the Supreme Council behind the Arbitrator finally stopped the heated discussion at this time: "Otherwise we can't believe you."
"This is for the survival of the Protoss Empire and the safety and suffering of the people. The Supreme Council guides the way forward for all Protoss. Our decision is related to the eldest son of all gods, and even the continuation of the entire race. We must not make mistakes, we must not You can’t listen to one-sided words from a traitor.”
"I will prove that I am worthy of the honor of commanding the army in the name of Adun." Tassadar said immediately: "I..."
"Enough, do you want a Templar to die to prove his loyalty?" Phoenix shouted: "Now is not the time to prove it."
"El is at the very center of the war. Every wrong step you take will lead to her being destroyed."
"This is why we must be careful every step we take. Archon, pay attention to the attitude you should have towards an arbiter." The arbiter said to Phoenix: "How long has it been? Has Tassadar taught everyone Are the Templars denying the decisions of the Council members regardless of their class or identity?"
"We are the arbiters that the great Kass has high hopes for. Every resolution and order from the Supreme Council is a careful consideration from the standpoint of the Protoss Empire. The clear mission of making the Protoss Empire stand on top of the world again does not allow it. The Supreme Council makes mistakes – and we will never make mistakes!”
"Oh~ What to say, guys, this is why you are about to lose Al. Don't say I didn't remind you, every second you waste here, countless protoss will be alienated. The worms eviscerate and eat everything." Kerrigan said mercilessly, crossing her arms across her chest.
"The reason why they talk so much is just because they are not sure whether they can defeat us." Augustus said: "Many executive officers and consuls are on the side of Tassadar, and the Supreme Council also knows about this. The civil war will definitely cause both sides to lose. The division of the Protoss Empire is inevitable. The most important thing is who will fight against the Zerg at this time and save the people from the fire?"
Originally, in the original timeline, Tassadar returned to Aiur with only the flagship Starship, a small fleet of Artanis, and the Hyperion, but now they have a large fleet. Tassadar had no intention of confronting the Supreme Council as soon as he returned to Aiur. He hoped that there would be a way to reconcile the two sides without starting a war.
Augustus suggested that Tassadar contact his friends among the Templars before returning to Aiur, and use his prestige to raise an army capable of competing with the Conclave.
It was precisely because of the power in Tassadar's hands that the Supreme Council made concessions, otherwise they would not give Tassadar any chance to explain and go to war directly.
"Stop your worthless pride, Arbitrator." Phoenix also said: "Listen to the wailing in Kara, how can you still have the leisure and elegance to sit on your gorgeous chair inlaid with crystals and gems? ?”
From Augustus' point of view, Phoenix was a very interesting protoss. He was certainly a legendary warrior. Among the humans and templars that Augustus had seen, there was no one who could surpass him in terms of combat prowess and bravery. .
But Phoenix can understand human concepts and humor more easily, and his cheerful and upright character is also very popular among humans. Over time, Phoenix may be the first protoss to be brothers with Augustus.
"Tassadar, answer us." The Arbitrator looked at Tassadar and no longer responded to Augustus and Phoenix's words.
"You don't need to die to prove your ambition, Tassadar, your life is more valuable to your people than you think." Augustus gave Tassadar his own opinions as a friend.
"We can't lose you."
"Face Kara directly, arbiters, you can send an arbitrator to come to me and go deep into the hearts of Kara and me. All the darkness will be dissipated invisible under the light of day." Tassadar told Austrian Gusdu cast an understanding look.
"Tassadar, if your loyalty can really withstand the test, you should come to Koshaka at this time and accept our questions in the hall of the Heart of the Council." The Arbitrator rarely twisted his long head. Long neck.
"I originally thought that the arbitrators did not lack the courage to face danger?" Tassadar knew that once he really went, he might not be able to come back. He gradually grew tired of the intrigues with the Supreme Council and was deeply saddened by the suspicion of his compatriots.
Tassadar has always been pure. It is precisely because of his excessive integrity, kindness and purity that he cannot and will never become an arbitrator.
The Supreme Council is still arguing over whether Tassadar should be trusted, which should not be the most important concern at this time.
"Who knew that the Dark Templar around you wouldn't take the opportunity to corrupt the mind of an Arbitrator?" The Arbiter's mental voice sharpened due to his hatred of the Dark Templar. He did not notice Ze in his invisible state. Latu, otherwise he would have already begun to curse the other party.
"They can manipulate the mind and drive corruption to the heart."
"I have a better way," Augustus said as the argument raged.
The arbiter on the opposite side originally did not want to pay attention to this ignorant and powerless human, but at this time, Tassadar and other protoss beside Augustus all looked at him.
"We all know that the Protoss Empire is heading for doomed defeat in the war with the Zerg." Augustus continued.
"Nonsense!" There was a clang from the arbiter's side, and it was hard for Augustus not to suspect that the other party was banging the table.
"The Zerg Overlord rules over all the cerebrates and zerg, and the cerebrates rule over all the lower zerg. Only killing them will really damage the zerg, otherwise the zerg that keep hatching will sooner or later devour the entire world. ." August ignored the other party.
"Tassadar has long warned you that the cerebrates are the key, but no matter how many times the templar kills the cerebrates, they will always regenerate again." He said.
The arbitrator looked around, as if looking at his colleagues around him.
"If you don't believe in the power of the Dark Templar to permanently kill the Cerebrate and prevent his resurrection, then we will show you. Tassadar and my forces will attack the Overmind and grant its servants They deliver a fatal blow."
"Keep your eyes open and watch, and watch how we advance on the corpses of the zerg." Augustus finally said:
"Even as a human, I will fight for El."
"As we fight bloody battles, you, arbitrators of the Supreme Council, you can witness the difference between lies and heartfelt words behind the backs of the human and protoss warriors."
"While there is still time, you can comment on the actions of the warriors under the canopy."
"Seize the time to save the protoss who are suffering. We are not afraid to start a civil war, but we never want to compromise the loyal and fearless warriors in meaningless things."
If the opposite party was the Federal Parliament of the Tyranids, Augustus would never say so much. He would only say: Gentlemen, let this place become a river of blood.
"We don't need human help..." The arbitrator's response came instantly. It must be that the arbitrators' judgment on this matter is highly consistent.
"As you said, we will not doubt a warrior who fights bloody battles to defend his homeland. If the Dark Templar can really kill the brainworm, then the Supreme Council will also forgive their crimes." He said.
"The Council will send an army to fight alongside you when you attack - we are willing to give Tassadar a chance."
