Warhammer: I am the Hammer of the Empire.

Chapter 249 Seasons change, snowflakes fall

Most of Skadi's surface water has been destroyed by heresy attacks, and those already precarious natural resources have been completely stripped away, but from a realistic point of view, the intact atmosphere keeps those liquids from dispersing from the orbit of the planet, but the sudden evaporation It also causes those moisture to be frozen in the cold atmosphere and drift with the thin air in the monsoon.

So the lack of water in Skadi is peculiar, only partial, and in many cases, the subsurface ocean and sky are full of water, but the ground appears dry.

Such a situation is not normal, especially after Skadi used countless void engines to introduce a large amount of domestic water and irrigation. The new water circulation system was urged by the cold days of this planet, and the moisture in the atmosphere became heavy and ready to move.

The rotation of this world is faster than Terra, and its mass is also light and thin. In 180 days, only three months can span the entire spring, summer, autumn, and then come to the coldest and longest winter.

The white snowflakes fell on the last day of the third month, as if to tell the people of Skadi some news, a news of the return of water, when those wonderful little things fell from the sky and fell on Ellie in her thick white winter coat. The girl was fascinated by the beautiful scenery.

"What is this?" Pan Lan never rains, and the only time it rains is blood. What's more, such a beautiful and white snow, although Arya likes to learn, but her life is short enough for her to practice, so , she probably guessed Snow, but she still had to confirm it with her teacher, Mr. Hagrid.

Hagrid raised his palm, and his rough and callused palm caught the white crystals, and then the liquid melted into water droplets. After licking to make sure that those things were not virus bombs or addictive drugs, he breathed a sigh of relief.

"It's snow, it's snowing, Arya, it's so beautiful." The old space soldier exhaled mist, because of farm work, he never wears heavy clothes, and his superhuman physique can help him resist the cold wind, but he is not sure about Ellie Asia's defense.

"Go back to the house, I hope the snow will not be heavier, and the temperature will drop a little bit, there will be danger inside the greenhouse, and you too."

The first Duchess of Skadi spoke while standing on the snow-covered ground with her hips akimbo. "Why, Mr. Hagrid, do you think I'm such a weak child?"

Before Hagrid could answer, the footsteps of military boots interrupted their conversation, and Alan Byer came with several Catachan soldiers. "He wouldn't think so, and neither would I, but grown-ups have a grown-up job."

The Catachans were holding thick wraps, and some were carrying heating equipment. When Arya saw the Lord of Skadi, she rushed excitedly. During this period of life with Hagrid, she gained a lot. The lost nature of war, chirp asked.

"Uncle, what are those plastics for, heating equipment? Are they going to build a house for the wheat?"

"No no no, compared to the house, it should be a tent to be precise, and the wheat is related to Skadi's revival, I don't want it to go wrong."

"There will definitely be a blizzard during this period. If we want to eat new bread next month, we need to prepare." Alan Bayer glanced into the greenhouse and saw the lush treasures that would soon turn golden , I couldn't help but wonder what the taste of Skadison's wheat would be.

"Well, Mr. Hagrid, you don't mind my soldiers coming into your fields?" Alan Byer asked.

"Of course, my life is yours, and the fields belong to you. On the contrary, I shouldn't be asked about this matter." Hagrid was flattered. Respect him behind the coat, absolutely nothing.

"To put it bluntly, on the contrary, I should be more guilty of not being able to wash away the Skadi people's worries about you. What war lords are you talking about? They are just ordinary people." Alan Bayer thought of how Hagrid was squeezed out before, and planned to use Harvest came to cover up his sins, but Arya was the first to beat him.

The wound wounded by the machine needs the warmth of the heart, and what is interesting is that Arya's tenderness is also the emotion and value passed on to her by the machine sage. From this point of view, this person was both injured by the machine teacher and rescued by the machine teacher. up.

Brother Hai was said to be silent, and just opened the shed for the soldiers to set up. Only Arya was in the wilderness, enjoying the cold snow falling around those white elves.

And because of the abundance of manpower, it was rare for Hagrid to relax this time. Compared with the usual continuous work, today, he made black tea in a teacup for a long time, and stirred the stewed soft bread.

Alan Baier took the teacup and sat on the table and chair for space fighters, which was too tall for him, and he noticed that there was a normal-sized one next to the chair, which was simply spliced ​​with wood and nails. Comes out, strong and durable, but it wasn't custom-made by Alan Bair.

"Did you make a hand for that kid?"

Hagrid smiled. "Yes, rough workmanship."

Alan Baier nodded. "No, I will only do worse. Compared with this, I don't know how long the blizzard will last. My observation equipment is not clear. This is a burst that Skadi has accumulated for a long time."

"If the wheat can't last, I hope you can take your child to live in the castle, and the planting plan can be postponed..."

Alan Baier was speaking, but Hagrid suddenly interrupted his words. "No, this is the only one that won't work." He said without thinking, and the image of Arya leaving flashed in his mind. That feeling made him uncomfortable and painful. He couldn't help worrying that Arya would never come back after returning to the castle. .

But he still said it. "Wheat is my new soldier, and Arya is doing her best, and she won't let those children go and let them die."

Alan Baier frowned. "I don't know how long the blizzard will last. As a superman, you can survive it, but that child obviously can't. No matter how much you like her, you have to consider the reality that she will leave you."

These words stung the hearts of the space warriors who were finally scarred. Many people forgot that this seemingly benevolent old man was actually a demon who had killed countless people, even the worst one among the demons. His kindness was only because of him. His old age and failure, his pain and awakening, many people still think that this beast has not forgotten those.

At this moment, Hagrid was showing a fierce look, with wrinkles like the cheeks of a lion, and his white hair was also a mane. It made people jump in fear. His body of [-] meters stood up, threatening the most powerful mortal in this star area.

But Alan Baier is not afraid, he has never been afraid, he has been fighting with space warriors for a long time, and he knows those giants better than most mortals, but he can't separate the two grandparents, he can only stand get up and say. "The installation is almost done. When the weather is cold and the blizzard hasn't fallen too hard, bring her to the castle."

The Lord of Skadi left with his men, leaving only Hagrid in a daze, looking at the endless green wheat field.

Arya outside the shed breathed hot air on her red fingers that were frozen from playing with the snow. The wet snowflakes used moisture to enter those sturdy gloves. Seeing the departure of the Lord of Skadi, Arya was curious. Aiming at the new home of the wheat in the greenhouse.

The white film covered the entire field, the grass-green wheat was bent over, and several heaters were panting coaxingly in the corner of the shed. Although it was not as beautiful as usual, Arya also forgave the uncle considering that the seeds needed the warmth. the behavior of.

"Wouldn't it be freezing with those?" Arya asked, posting on Alan Byer.

Alan Baier touched his chin. "Not necessarily, if the blizzard is too severe, the seeds will still be unable to hold on."

"Then I'll overload the device to increase the temperature..." Arya asked unwillingly.

Alan Baier replied. "The service life of the equipment will be greatly reduced, and the demand for promethium will also become exaggerated. If the time is not properly grasped, the equipment may shut down."

"Then I have to stay here and watch them." Arya replied seriously.

"Then you will freeze to death..." Alan Baier was a little dissatisfied. "You are more important than the seed."

"Mr. Hagrid will also stay here. I understand that those seeds are also very important. If I can help Skadi, I will not hesitate. Don't forget, I am your Duke." Arya replied.

Alan Baier sighed. "Your grandparents are just as stubborn!" He took the soldiers and left, and silently ordered Katachan to bring all the supplies he could spend.

Alan Baier couldn't persuade these two stubborn donkeys, so he could only rely on this method to help them. In contrast, Arya looked at it with ease. She felt that difficulties would always pass. Such a mentality was very good, but For the dark end of the No.40 millennium, whether such an idea is right or wrong still needs to be considered.

And when Arya returned to the shed, the tinkling noise filled the place, and Arya yelled when those unique metals filled the wooden cabin with many gaps. "Emperor!"

Hagrid wiped the sweat from his forehead and looked at Arya. The thing that surprised the girl so much was also very simple and not simple. It was Hagrid's Terminator armor. Arya was angry at first, but she only had reason Suppressing those anger, said reproachfully.

"How did you mount it on the wall?!"

Hagrid sighed. "Yes, I don't think I need it anymore, but you do. Before it could only protect me, now it can protect both of us. When winter comes, those armors can be immune to most of the cold. Next I fill the bedding with cotton cloth , light a fire, add coal and enough food, and we'll get through."

Arya's eyes turned red. "You're for me?" She choked up, and regretted that she didn't go back directly with Alan Bair. If she left, the armor that accompanied old Hagrid all his life would not be the same...

Hagrid just said. "The past made people sigh, nostalgia, and sigh, but after I met you, I realized that life is destined to move forward. I am no longer a warrior, and I can't hold a sword. The hoe does not need armor to drive it. Only I want to make it steady. Cultivate the mood of life."

"Don't blame me...?" Arya kept thinking, but shook her head. "No matter how you develop it, that set of armor is your whole life. You don't need to accommodate me. Well, let's go home, go back, and I'll make some stew."

"Space warriors are not afraid of scalding, how about some cheese?" Arya asked her teacher as she walked, as if she had returned to the past.

Hagmunar's answer. "Not afraid."

They entered the house, and Arya, the little adult, began to cook the food. As a space warrior, Hagrid's long life was destined to learn many things, but he could not do this alone. At that time, the two people seemed to have returned to the ordinary days before the blizzard came.

It is difficult for these two people to evaluate which one is helping the other, and which is supervising the other. They need each other, achieve each other, and understand each other.

He is also a teacher and a friend, but if you really want to comment, probably Hagrid needs Arya's unique gentleness.

And tonight, when the stove was still glowing warmly, Arya curled up beside her because of the cooling down, covered with a thick quilt, and Hagrid read his own story.

"In Lordel III Supreme, then as it is now, cold and windy, my brother and I commanded mortal auxiliaries, staggered cover fire, and ripped apart enemy defenses, all of whom were human My countrymen, have rejected the Emperor's light because of long years of blockade and isolation from the Empire."

"Our tactics worked very well at first, until the cold wind came, and the world's unique atmospheric circulation system would have a huge bad wind. The cold cooling and rain and snow fell alternately, enough to freeze the joints of the power armor."

"The mortals suffered heavy losses. Those auxiliary legions could only curl up inside the armored vehicles. Those armors were severely sunken into the ground due to the snow, making it difficult to move."

"Until we sliced ​​through the enemy's defenses, those soldiers used the heating technology left over from the dark ages, and maintained a terrible fighting power. My team and I, brothers, used jet packs to conduct a crazy raid. Like a thunderbolt fell into it, The blizzard gave us cover, even though I was nearly frozen, with 30 percent of my biological energy dissipated."

Arya spoke. "How cold is that?"

"Huh? About... three times colder than it is now?" Hagrid replied.

"That's really unimaginable, so for the teacher, is the blizzard here the same as Xiaoxue?" Arya asked.

Hagrid watched the snowflakes falling from the window grow bigger and the cold creep up his body. "No, I was wearing the armor of the Empire at that time, now... maybe I can't fight in the wild."

Arya smiled. "Then I will design a set of equipment that will make people no longer fear the environment. After wearing it, it will be able to resist most of the malice in this universe!"

Hagrid replied. "Yes, yes, one day..."

He is not sure, but the future of the empire should also be in the hands of children like Arya, but now it seems that their future is not yet determined.

When the blizzard came as expected, under the multiple defenses of castles, greenhouses, and houses, the power of the wind was not strong. There were only dense snowflakes and a sudden drop in temperature, making people suffocatingly cold.

When only the stove filled with promethium can keep warm, and the wheat outside is covered with frost, no one knows how long such days will last...

(End of this chapter)