novelraw Chapter 196: Odin and Zeus
Chapter 196: Odin and Zeus
As he spoke, Roya had already extended his psychic perception across every Sanctuary city, imprinting the contents of his declaration directly into the consciousness of each survivor.
Since this planet had yet to give birth to a star spirit, and its planetary source energy had already been heavily harvested by the Necron forces in space, Roya could only rely on his own means to break through the shackles imprinted at the genetic level of these people.
Fortunately, in order to select suitable colossus pilots, every person on this planet had undergone consciousness-strengthening training after birth.
And the training imparted to them by the Star Dragons, in essence, was no different from psionic catalysis technology—it used specialized equipment to draw energy from the Warp, stimulating the human spirit.
Therefore, these people were already highly familiar with Warp energy.
After a brief thought, Roya decided to substitute Warp energy for the planetary source energy, using it to shatter that invisible shackle.
He buried seeds of psychic intent within everyone's consciousness, then triggered them at just the right moment, drawing in a surge of Warp energy. It poured through every cell in their bodies, targeting the special coded segments in their genetic material, and utterly erasing them.
The people of Oceanus felt a sudden, inexplicable weakness course through their bodies, followed immediately by the sensation of being freed from some unseen restraint, leaving them lighter than ever.
Once freed, even the effects of their consciousness training improved markedly. Each person sensed that their mental energy had grown, to varying degrees.
"I never imagined that by using Warp energy to catalyze their transformation, I'd inadvertently increase their affinity with it. Their spirit projections have grown far stronger!"
This unexpected reward delighted Roya.
Among them, Nuwa and the others had always been the strongest in terms of consciousness energy, and so they perceived the change most clearly.
Nuwa, astonished and uncertain, asked:
"Honored one, I seem to feel that a shackle within me has just been broken. Was it you who helped unlock it?"
Roya nodded:
"Indeed. That was the shackle woven into our genes by the Reapers—their purpose was to oppress us, generation after generation."
Zeus, staring in awe at the shattered gateway of light, exclaimed:
"What is that place? Why does it look so… breathtaking?!"
The others turned to gaze at the gateway as well, and naturally, through it, they saw the resplendent scenery of the Warp.
These few, having leveraged the breaking of their shackles, had successfully advanced to the level of psionics.
Though they had only just crossed the threshold, psionics were psionics—enough to allow them to perceive deeper truths of reality.
Roya explained:
"That is the Warp. Within lies endless, inexhaustible energy."
"What we call psionics is simply the fusion of our consciousness with Warp energy. It exists within us as a spirit body, and projects outward to link us with the Warp."
"With psionics, we can accomplish feats previously unthinkable. Moving objects with thought is merely the beginning. At higher levels, one can directly leverage Warp energy to strike and shatter targets in the material world."
"Moreover, psionics can serve as the ignition core for mecha, enabling us to pilot Warp-powered machines."
Nuwa lowered her gaze to her hands, incredulous:
"I feel as though I could pilot an Ancient God Colossus entirely on my own!"
The others nodded in agreement:
"Yes—and for far longer! At least an hour, if not more!"
Roya laughed:
"The Ancient God Colossi are but simplified relics, crude shadows of the real thing. What you should truly be piloting are full-fledged Warp-powered mecha! Leave those Colossi behind to serve as planetary defenses."
Nuwa and the others froze for a moment, then their faces lit with joy:
"My lord, do you truly intend to bring us aboard your starship?"
These seven were the first ordinary people to awaken as psionics. In the Warp, their spirit projections had already grown as sturdy as trees, strengthened by their awakening.
Such talents Roya could not possibly let slip away; they had to be recruited under his command.
He nodded:
"Of course. Not just you—I also need your best engineers and researchers. Whoever is willing to come with me, my starship will have a place for them."
"And whether or not you choose to join me, I will still teach you the entire core technology of the full Warp-powered mecha, so that you may achieve breakthroughs quickly and gain the strength to stand against Reaper warships on your own."
The group was stunned, their disbelief plain.
For Odin and Zeus in particular, the core technology of Warp-powered mecha was the ultimate strategic asset—something to be hoarded at all costs, even fought over to the death.
Yet Roya dismissed it as though it were nothing, sharing it freely without hesitation.
Could it really be so easy?
Sensing their doubts, Roya's voice turned solemn:
"I do not oppose competition between civilizations. But destroyers of civilizations like the Necrons—or any star empires that sustain their rule by harvesting others—such forces are my sworn enemies!"
Nuwa and Fuxi exchanged glances, then straightened their backs, saluting crisply as they declared in unison:
"Honored one, your enemies are our enemies! We swear eternal loyalty to you!"
Roya immediately decreed:
"Excellent! From this moment, you are the commander and vice commander of my Psionic Battle Group! You are granted the authority to select and transfer warriors from all other units at will!"
"I want this battle group to become an elite force where every member is awakened as a psionic, skilled in all forms of psychic combat, and fully equipped with Warp-powered mecha. Can you achieve this?"
Nuwa and Fuxi, their blood boiling with passion, shouted:
"We will not fail you!"
Odin and Zeus exchanged regretful looks, realizing they had hesitated too long. Because of their delay, Nuwa and Fuxi had seized the chance, claiming the commander positions before their eyes.
Thor, Mars, and Athena were even more aggrieved. Bound by oaths of alliance to Odin and Zeus, they could not independently declare allegiance in such a crucial matter, and so could only watch helplessly as Nuwa and Fuxi rose to prominence.
The hot-tempered Mars glanced at Roya, who only smiled without comment, and finally could hold back no longer:
"My lord, I too am willing to join you!"
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