Arbitrator Alice looked at the campfire burning in front of her, and was a little surprised to find herself in the Cazorrak Sea, a campsite above a sea of stones and sand, nostalgic for the first time about her experience in the dark corners of the Londinium Nest, hunting down the most dangerous criminals in the Far Eastern Star Sector. Pen? Interesting? Pavilion wWw. ｂiquge。 ｉｎfo

In the name of the Emperor, although that experience was dangerous, and the possibility of dying for the Emperor and the great laws of the Empire was also visible, at least in that environment, she was always able to rely on her instincts and experience to turn defeat into victory.

But now, on a barren planet filled with heretical xenomorph armies of all kinds, her criminal experience, and her mastery of the Empire's laws, were meaningless.

The only thing she could rely on was the carapace armor on her body and the weapons she carried with her.

What saddened Alice even more was that she was now not only escorting a heinous criminal, but she also had to watch her go about and hang around her. But because of the imperial law, she still had to give the prisoner a chance to atone for his sins.

Although she could have killed him, and no one in this company would say anything, she had to compromise for the sake of the emperor, although it was only her own choice.

Alice smiled wryly, and she remembered what her distinguished friend, Governor Olivia, had said to her.

"Alice, in fact you are not fit to be an arbiter, you are always too gentle and always give those criminals one last chance."

That's how she replied.

"This is what my father taught me that the purpose of the law is to regulate the people of the empire, and if it can be exemplary, there is no need to choose punishment. And, with regard to mercy, I don't think you're fit to be a governor either, Olivia. ”

Looking back now, Alice still can't tell if it's right or wrong.

At least in the current environment. There was no time for Alice to think about such questions.

Alice unconsciously looked up at the campfire, only Company Commander Ryan and Reverend Edward were still awake, the Space Marines and Scouts were out, and the criminal was digging for something.

"The Emperor is above." Alice sighed, maybe it was time for her to talk to the leadership of this company.

Then, Alice stood up and walked over to Pastor Edward, who was slowly stroking her power sword while praying in a low voice.

"Reverend, if you don't bother you, do you mind if I talk to you?" Alice asked.

Reverend Edward opened his eyes and squinted slightly before he realized who was in front of him.

"Ah, welcome, Your Excellency the Arbiter, the priest of the Emperor of God is at your disposal. If you can, call me Edward. ”

"Well, Edward, you can call me Alice, now is indeed not the time to discuss red tape. I want to confirm to you that you really think we should be treated by that ...... A soldier who is almost sleepwalking leads the way? Actually, I suspect he's contaminated by Chaos, and he's a wizard at worst. ”

Edward was silent for a moment, then said, "I have this concern, the only problem is that we are too weak now, and Chaos does not need to take action against us, which may not be familiar to the Iron Warriors, but I know that they are the type who will not act without a purpose and a clear plan. As for the condition of Private Vipoli, it is still difficult for me to judge, although there is a potential risk of fall, but at least this gives the company a way forward, as for the end, it depends on the will of the God Emperor. ”

"I don't agree with that much, this unwarranted behavior is not the way the Emperor's servants serve him."

"So the arbiters are responsible for maintaining the laws of the Empire, and the priests will guard the faith of the Empire, in this regard, looking at our current situation, we can defeat so many enemies to get to this point, it is already a miracle of the God Emperor, I think, the Great God Emperor should have arranged our duties."

Alice looked at Reverend Edward, and under his ordinary, tired and calm face, there seemed to be a burning obsession like a flame.

Alice looked up and saw the Space Marines appear next to Company Commander Ryan, and then the criminal, and although they quickly separated again, at least from the look on his face, the criminal was once again deflated by the Space Marine.

It's a novelty.

"Alright, Edward, hopefully we'll have a chance to talk again."

Then Alice walked back to her place: "What you said is very revealing. ”

"I hope so too." The pastor said with a smile.

―――――――― (Steven's first person) ――――――――

It may seem strange to say this, but I was actually thought to be a scientist from a young age.

Yes, I had such a talent, I had a strong interest in sociology and genetics, and I even won a scholarship from the Federal University of Science and Technology and a high degree of recognition from the Psionic Society, but I chose to leave.

Soon, without hesitation or delay, I joined the Federal Navy, became a soldier, and joined the expeditionary fleet to travel to the galaxy far from home.

Nearly two centuries have passed since then, and I can't tell if I was acting purely willfully or deliberately. But when I think about this decision, I think of the last letter my mentor sent me, and when I think about it, maybe my mentor had already planned it.

As I stood in front of the teleportation matrix, waiting for the system to recharge, I took out the piece of paper that was already a little worn out again, the mentor likes to use this fragile plant artifact for records, even though he is a scientist himself, but he likes such an ancient way, no wonder he ended up being called a weirdo in the scientific world.

"Steven

By the time you read this letter, I should have left the institute, don't worry, I'm just going to catch up with a few of my old buddies, I'm pretty old after all.

I have a lot to say about you, but I don't know where to start.

You're the most gifted and critical student I've ever taught, and as a scientist, you're sure to make a career.

However, when I was teaching you about psionic powers, I made a discovery.

You're too emotional, too lacking in polish.

You can't give up your humanist feelings, and you're too inexperienced to reconcile your thoughts with your overflowing feelings.

Of course, if you just want to be a crappy scientist, all of this will be solved.

However, the education you received from elementary school makes you yourself subconsciously want to overcome your own emotional impulses.

What I'm telling you is that this is not true.

Scientists are never monsters who have lost their humanity.

The purpose of science is to benefit society and promote progress.

Scientists must not forget their social responsibility, and all our discoveries and the promotion of science are to do our part to the society.

If you go to the University of Science and Technology now, your choice may eventually tear you apart, and your humanistic side will be torn apart by what you impose and do not belong to your own reason, and you will no longer be you, which I do not want to see.

So, as your mentor, my final advice to you is to get to know society, not just in the Federation where we live, but in the more distant places.

Witness the darkness and the light, the agitation and meanness of human nature, the blood and sweat, and most importantly, the friendship and affection.

Maybe I didn't tell you, actually, I didn't start learning until I was 400 years old, but I still have what I am today, do you know why?

Because I have witnessed so much in most of my first life, I have witnessed from the beginning of the Tyranid War to the peak of the second exploration.

Science is not an ivory tower, go see the world, my student, that isolated and advanced institution should not be you, at least where you are now.

Go see what you never thought you would, and try to survive, my student.

When you're old, about the same as I am now, you might as well come back here, and then I thought, you must have a lot of stories to remember, a lot to write, a lot of things, after precipitation, you can study.

Your Mentor - Hiyethu"

"You're always right, my mentor." Next, I walked towards the teleportation matrix.

"If I could go back one day, I would indeed have a lot of things I want to write and research!"