Trading With the Sage

"Please explain your reasoning, Inquisitor." Although Ovilia didn't show anger or other emotions at this moment, her obviously cold tone indicated the Sage's current mood.

Chen Xi wasn't surprised by this reaction. If you don't let the Adeptus Mechanicus rob graves, they really might vaporize you.

So he simply said to Ovilia, "Could we speak privately? This involves Inquisition secrets."

Hearing Chen Xi's words, Ovilia merely glanced at him before slamming her forge axe into the ground. Immediately, a force field expanded from her, enveloping Chen Xi and herself.

"This is a soundproof field. No one can eavesdrop on our conversation," Ovilia said, her tone still icy, her eyes revealing a strong sense of pressure.

She was restraining her anger, wanting to see what reasons Chen Xi could possibly offer.

"Blackstone is not a natural mineral. It comes from an alien civilization from sixty million years ago." Chen Xi dropped a bombshell right at the start, then explained, "This alien civilization calls itself the Necrontyr. According to my investigation, they once fought a terrifying war with the Eldar tens of millions of years ago that swept across the entire galaxy, and ultimately emerged victorious.

Blackstone was a material they developed at the time to counter the Eldar, who could use the Sea of Souls. This material can isolate the Warp, but if the polarity is reversed, it can amplify the Warp's influence.

However, this alien civilization fell into a slumber for some unknown reason. They transformed their cities into tombs composed of stasis fields, and have remained dormant for sixty million years.

If the alien civilization ruins that Sage Ovilia you discovered on this planet belong to the Necrons, then excavating their tombs is a very dangerous thing.

Without thorough preparation, rashly excavating their tombs will only lead the entire planet into war, and I may even have to issue an Exterminatus order for the planet I rule."

After Chen Xi finished speaking, he looked at Sage Ovilia with a sincere gaze, hoping that the Sage would listen to reason.

Otherwise, this newbie mission of his would be really difficult.

"Your reasons have convinced me. I can suspend the excavation work." The anger in Ovilia's eyes seemed to dissipate, but she clearly couldn't give up excavating the ancient alien civilization ruins.

After all, an alien tomb from sixty million years ago, preserved to this day by stasis fields, was simply too tempting for the Tech-priests.

So she asked Chen Xi, "If I insist on excavating the ruins on this planet, what preparations do you think I need to make?"

Ovilia felt that since Chen Xi understood this alien civilization, he should know how to deal with them.

"It depends. A weak Necron Dynasty might only have some mechanical Necrons and mechanical creations that have decayed over time, but a powerful Necron Dynasty might even possess the power to extinguish stars." Chen Xi couldn't judge the level of the Necron Dynasty buried on a planet.

Although he could be considered a Necron player, the differences between Necron Dynasties were even greater than the differences between Imperial worlds.

Weaker Necron Dynasties might have decayed into a pile of ruins waiting to be excavated, but stronger ones could even pull out terrifying things like the World Engine.

The famous Trazyn the Infinite was only the overlord of his own dynasty, not even a Phaeron.

Although he was an exception, it could still be seen how exaggerated a powerful Necron Dynasty could be.

"However, if Sage Ovilia you must excavate, then please at least prepare your Adeptus Ministorum, invite at least one Knight House, and may also need the assistance of Adeptus Astartes." Chen Xi thought seriously and gave his advice according to the standard of fighting a dynasty.

However, after hearing Chen Xi's suggestion, Sage Ovilia showed a troubled expression on her face. After hesitating for a moment, she said, "For some reason, I don't have any Adeptus Ministorum following me.

As for the Knight House, I can help contact them, but for some reasons, I can't guarantee that any Imperial Knights will respond to my call.

Perhaps you can consider issuing an invitation in the name of the Planetary Governor or the Inquisition. Some Imperial Knights or Freeblades might respond to your invitation.

Relatively speaking, I would prefer to obtain the assistance of the Planetary Defense Force, which is the deal I made with the previous Governor."

After some entanglement, the topic obviously returned to this matter, which made Chen Xi feel a little dumbfounded.

But he still answered seriously, "I don't yet understand the current situation on this planet. I'm also not clear about the specific equipment and training level of the Planetary Defense Force.

But according to the information Rachel told me, a Planetary Defense Force with only ten regiments and lacking heavy firepower and vehicles is probably not competent to assist you.

If you can provide some assistance so that the Planetary Defense Force can obtain sufficient heavy weapons and vehicles, I think it should be able to provide you with some troop support."

Speaking of this, Chen Xi remembered the permissions he had and added, "As for the Knight issue, I will consider your suggestion."

"I understand. It seems I need to make an initial investment." Ovilia didn't get angry because of this. She just took a deep look at Chen Xi and then asked, "What kind of help do you need?"

"Equipment procurement and technical support for planetary construction." There weren't many opportunities to fleece the Adeptus Mechanicus, so since the Sage had spoken, Chen Xi naturally wouldn't be polite.

"Reasonable request. I will help you contact the Forge World, but don't expect them to give me much face." Ovilia agreed to Chen Xi's request, and then added, "Regarding planetary construction, I can provide some of the knowledge I have, which is within the scope of my deal with the previous Governor, but I hope you can provide me with the necessary personnel and assistance as soon as possible."

Chen Xi was satisfied with Ovilia's answer. After all, getting the help of a Mechanicus Sage wasn't an easy thing.

At the same time, he was surprised by Sage Ovilia's willingness to talk. Compared to ordinary Adeptus Mechanicus Sages, she was undoubtedly more human, even making Chen Xi feel that she didn't seem like an Adeptus Mechanicus Sage.

But perhaps that was why she didn't have any Adeptus Ministorum by her side?

Chen Xi didn't delve into it, but suddenly remembered something, so he asked Ovilia, "Sage Ovilia, I heard that you are a Bio-Sage. I wonder if you have any research on plant cultivation?

If I provide you with a sample of a certain plant, can you cultivate it on this planet?"