Warhammer: From the Devouring C'tan Fragments

After hearing Garland's sentiment, Tiberius couldn't help but echoed it, "That's right! The level of technology mastered by the logistics department is truly astonishing.

They were able to complete the transformation and enhancement surgery of an Astartes Space Marine in just two months. This is beyond my imagination."

Looking back at the time when he sent this batch of reformed recruits to Nak, Tiberus was actually not sure because Nak had not clearly informed him of the specific time required for the reformation of these recruits.

According to Tiberus's original estimate, even if the logistics department has extremely powerful and advanced scientific and technological capabilities, it will take at least about a year to successfully transform an Astartes Space Marine.

However, the reality was far beyond his expectations. The speed was more than ten times faster than the transformation of new recruits carried out by the Carcharodon Regiment on their own!

Garland stared at Tiberius with a serious expression and slowly said, "To be honest, when I first learned that you had made the decision to hand over the new recruits to the logistics department for training, I had doubts about it in my heart.

I didn't object, however, as I didn't want to leave our Carcharodon Regiment. However, after personally visiting the Star Ocean System and experiencing it myself, I fully understand how wise and correct your decision was."

When Garland first learned that he would be sent to the starry sea along with the new recruits who were about to undergo transformation surgery, ripples of doubt appeared in the depths of his resolute heart.

However, it was not until he personally set foot on the Star Sea Galaxy that he witnessed the prosperity of the Star Sea and personally experienced the changes brought about by the enhancement surgery.

After witnessing the miracle of the recruit transformation surgery that was completed in just two months, this series of shocking experiences made Garland deeply admire Tiberius's previous decision.

Tiberus gazed at Garland with a smile on his face and said softly, "But isn't all this steadily moving in a good direction?"

Hearing this, Garland nodded in agreement without hesitation and responded with deep feeling: "Yes, that's true. Everything is undoubtedly developing rapidly in a gratifying direction."

For a moment, Tiberus and Garland fell into silence, but their eyes kept meeting, as if conveying the unspeakable joy in each other's hearts through their eyes.

After a long time, the two of them simultaneously revealed relieved and happy smiles. At this moment, the entire space seemed to be filled with the sincere emotions between them.

Garland is now extremely satisfied with his outstanding successor, and Tiberius is also sincerely encouraged by the positive changes that have taken place in Garland.

At this moment, Tiberus suddenly fixed his gaze on Garland's face and said:

"Oh, by the way, Senior Garland, I wonder if you still remember that I once proposed that you take on the position of Chapter Master again, but why did you resolutely choose to refuse at that time?"

Garland shook his head slowly, a solemn expression on his weather-beaten face, and said:

"You have led the Carcharhinus Regiment through hundreds of years of baptism of war. You have a much better grasp and understanding of today's complex and ever-changing world situation than I do.

Besides, those battle-hardened brothers below are all deeply convinced and respect you, and it is impossible for any of us to agree with your thoughts at that time."

Upon hearing this, a bitter smile involuntarily appeared on Tiberus's resolute face, and he sighed softly:

"Perhaps I was indeed too impulsive and acted on impulse. But regardless, after everyone's joint discussion and decision, we all agree that you should serve as deputy commander and concurrently as the leader of the first company. So please don't refuse this time!"

Garland listened quietly to Tiberus's words, and fell into a long silence. After a long while, he gently shook his head again and said slowly:

"You know, I've only just awakened from that cold and lonely Dreadnought, and haven't yet achieved even a single glimmer of military success. It's truly inappropriate for me to rashly assume such an important position as Deputy Regimental Commander and First Company Commander."

Seeing that Garland had once again rejected his proposal, Tiberus couldn't help but feel anxious, and his tone became increasingly serious:

"Captain Garland, you were once the previous Chapter Master of our Carcharodon! The lofty prestige you amassed in the past is enough to earn every warrior's admiration and trust. Therefore, this position belongs to you! Do not hesitate any longer!

You rejected our proposal again. Are you still blaming me for my provocation and still resenting me?"

"I..." Garland's eyes flickered, avoiding Tiberus' sharp and firm gaze from time to time.

He had many thoughts and opinions about Tiberius's resolute and tough attitude at the time. However, it was not to say that he held any resentment towards Tiberius, after all, he knew that everything Tiberius did was for the overall benefit of the Chapter.

At this moment, Tiberius mentioned the matter again in such a firm tone, which undoubtedly forced Garland to a crossroads of decision once again.

If Garland readily accepted the arrangement of being the deputy commander and concurrently the first company commander, it would be equivalent to telling everyone that he had no objection to Tiberus's previous decision; but if he resolutely rejected Tiberus's kindness again, I am afraid that all members would mistakenly think that he still had resentment towards Tiberus, which would affect the harmony and stability within the entire Carcharodon Regiment.

Thinking of this, Garland couldn't help but sigh deeply: "Alas... Never mind, since things have come to this, I will accept the position of deputy regimental commander and first company commander!"

As these words slowly came out of Garland's mouth, it was as if a heavy stone had finally fallen to the ground.

Hearing Garland's words, Tiberus, who had been serious, suddenly smiled and laughed heartily:

"Hahaha, that's great, Senior Garland, you finally agreed!" At this time, Tiberus' face was full of excitement and joy, as if the huge rock hanging in his heart had fallen safely to the ground.