In just a few days, the battleship on which Sejanus and others were on the mission quickly returned from the Canopy Star to the parking orbit of the Sixteenth Legion's 'Lunar Wolf' fleet on the outskirts of the Taiwei galaxy, and for the first time

He met with the Primarch Horus in secret for a while and brought back the worst negotiation result to the other party.

In response to this, Horus, the commander of the second fleet of the Terran Empire's expeditionary fleet, the original body and commander of the 16th legion "Lunar Wolves", miraculously did not react much.

He did not fly into a rage as everyone expected, nor did he immediately issue some angry battle orders in a rage, but went about his work normally.

And in the next few days, his eyes or other words and deeds remained the same as before. There was more of a depth and calmness, as if everything was changing, even the negotiation.

Are the results as he expected?

Anyway!

In the next few days, the Primarch Horus seemed to transform into a well-thought-out counselor. He silently arranged everything on his flagship, and conducted inspections on the Astartes warriors of the 16th Legion and the huge fleet under his command.

He made some insignificant arrangements, and seemed completely unprepared to react to the failure of Sejanus' negotiations and their return to nothing.

However, his calmness and confidence could not completely eliminate the doubts in the minds of some people, especially some fighters who knew that the negotiations had broken down.

For example, Sejanus, the Astartes followers who went to Canopy with Sejanus, or Abaddon, who has always been resentful?

They were all guessing, what on earth was the primarch Horus thinking?

Or, what is he going to do?

And those questions are like a layer of fog, shrouding the minds of every soldier of the 16th Legion who has some knowledge.

In this way, for the next nearly half a month, Horus continued to make arrangements silently. It seemed that he was preparing to launch a war, but it seemed that he was not. As for what he was thinking in his heart, and whether he was preparing for it.

Everyone is not sure what to do.

However, Sejanus, who had returned from Canopy Star, could guess some clues from some of the arrangements, but he did not dare to say anything more.

This situation lasted for more than half a month.

Until this day, until the nineteenth day after Sejanus returned, the situation had not changed.

…

There is no distinction between day and night in the universe. In the distant core of the tiny galaxy, the light of the star still illuminates the edge of the galaxy and is parked quietly in the edge orbit, just like a group of dormant people preparing to choose someone.

The 'Shadow Moon Wolf' fleet was devouring like a pack of wolves.

At this time, in the legion's flagship 'Spirit of Vengeance', in the office belonging to Horus at the innermost part of the Luperkar Chamber, although it was time to rest, the lights in the office were still on.

.

It can be easily seen through the slightly opened hatch. The tall figure of the original body Horus seems to be pacing back and forth inside, and it is unknown what he is doing.

And if an Astartes Space Marine came to visit at this time, it would not be difficult to find that their original body was actually holding a thick book and flipping through it, and then just like that

Just walk around and read under the light?

"..."

"There are no ghosts and gods among the stars, there are no supernatural phenomena, and there is no magic and witchcraft. Everything can be interpreted through scientific means. Human beings can defeat everything with the light of reason. Nothing should be worshiped. Religion needs to be completely eliminated in the rational galaxy.

This backward concept.”

——Imperial Truth

"..."

After reading this, Horus stopped in his office, and silently turned the heavy book covered with gold to the next page, and then his eyes began to become blurred.

He didn't know if there were ghosts and gods among the stars, but here in the Taiwei Galaxy, they had seen a large number of subspace demons, psykers who used psychic powers, the Necrons of the ancient times, and the so-called gods - stars.

god!

Of course, there is also the little girl. It is said that she is a powerful psychic in her own right, a powerful magician and also has powerful magic and witchcraft?

And many of those things cannot be explained through scientific means, and some things cannot be defeated with the light of reason.

For example, a certain transformation experiment that he and Sejanus secretly conducted?

Half a month ago, when Sejanus came back, they were unwilling to secretly host several secret experiments, thinking that they could also complete what those people in the sector could complete.

But the result...

Apart from wasting a lot of gene seeds and the lives of a dozen innocent mortal auxiliary female soldiers, they got nothing!

"..."

Thinking, Horus slowly retracted his thoughts and once again cast his gaze on the "Imperial Truth" in his hand.

However, the raised hand was hesitant. The usually firm hand could not reach out and turn the page to the next page.

But Horus was not surprised by this.

Because he himself seemed to know that his heart was in chaos, and what was different from the past was that this time he encountered problems that "Empire Truth" could not help him, nor could it give him any clear answers!

"That's all!"

After hesitating for a while and realizing that there was no use in reading any more, Horus was about to give up and throw the heavy book aside.

Otherwise!

At this moment, a communication prompt came.

"Well?"

"This is……"

"!!"

Immediately afterwards, he just glanced at it, but soon became energetic. Then without thinking too much, he hurriedly ran to the instrument in his office that was a bit rough and looked a bit 'backward' and looked solemnly.

The communication was connected.

soon!

As the communicator was connected, the upper body projection of a stalwart man wearing golden armor, with imperial double eagles on his shoulder pads and a bright halo behind his head appeared in front of him.

And that stalwart man was none other than the Supreme Commander of the Terra Empire's Great Expedition Fleet and Main Fleet, the founder of the Terra Empire of humanity, the founder and supreme ruler of the empire, and the most powerful spirit in history.

The Mighty One, possessing the power of immortality, created the human Empire of Terra, the Emperor who established great achievements throughout the ages, and the father of all their Primarchs!

Yes, that's the father!

Because it was the Emperor who created their twenty demigod-like Primarchs, although some people believed that the Emperor only regarded them more as tools, and only regarded them as tools in action, and sometimes even directly

They were called by numbers rather than names, but in any case, when the Emperor was talking to people close to him, such as the Adeptus Custodes Marshal Constantine Valdor or several other friends, the other party would usually call them Primarchs.

'Son' and call him by his first name.

Therefore, whether it is Horus or other Primarchs who have returned, most of them are accustomed to calling the Emperor "Father" on certain occasions. There is no doubt about that.

"Father……"

"What do you want?"

At this time, Horus, who bowed respectfully, also called him that, and asked in a somewhat uneasy tone.

"..."

However, the Emperor's brows were furrowed, and he did not rush to respond to Horus's questions, nor did he greet or greet as usual, nor did he even routinely inquire about the progress of the Great Expedition Squadron.

The other party just stared at Horus with that cold and complicated gaze. There was a strange look in those eyes that seemed to have some kind of energy, and the cold expression revealed an indescribable feeling.

Majesty and sullenness.

At the same time, the slender fingers were gently tapping the edge of the seat, making a crisp and rhythmic sound, as if they were hitting Horus's chest, making Horus

The originally anxious heart became even more anxious.

"I do not understand."

"Horus, why did you stay in the terrestrial galaxy for so long?"

Finally, just when Horus was about to lose control in that terrifying invisible aura, the emperor's voice came through the communication in a gentle and gentle tone.

Although the other party used a calm tone, every word seemed to be full of power and majesty in Horus's ears, and he instantly heard the meaning revealed in the other party's tone.

The obvious sullenness and disappointment made him almost afraid to look at the other person, even if the two parties were just talking through the communication at this time.

"..."

Swallowing, Horus stood stiffly in his office, facing the screen of the communicator, his face slightly pale due to nervousness, and at the same time, the hands holding the "Imperial Truth" subconsciously squeezed hard.

My mind went blank for a moment and I didn't know how to answer.

But soon, Horus overcame all the physical and mental discomforts. In addition to the complex emotions such as worry, surprise and helplessness, the eyes he looked at the emperor turned into an imperceptible firmness in an instant.

.

"Father, I..."

In this way, Horus, who knew the emperor's temper and methods well and knew that he could not escape, after gathering himself and trying to calm down his somewhat nervous emotions, finally slowly opened his mouth to explain:

"Father!"

"It's true, the situation of too small galaxies is far more serious than we can imagine."

"In addition to what has been reported before, the forces on Huagai Star are also too complicated. Although the humans above have temporarily curbed the spread of demons and chaos, they are currently in a stalemate. I think it is not appropriate to act rashly, otherwise the results will be unpredictable?

"

"Furthermore, if we intervene rashly, I'm worried that the price we will pay will be too high..."

"In addition, there are other forces on Huagai Star."

"We have discovered other forces so far, including subspace demons and some ancient alien races. Because of this, I think we need to proceed with caution and continue to observe for a while?"

Horus chose his words carefully, trying to make the Emperor understand his current predicament and certain actions, and to give him more time.

"Is that so?"

However, the Emperor did not intend to listen to that, nor was he willing to believe what Horus told him.

"Horus..."

"listen!"

"I don't care what your reasons are, and I don't need to hear so many excuses!"

Then, the Emperor's voice, with its calm words roared like a storm and swept towards Horus, who was already feeling a little uneasy and guilty.

"You've delayed for too long..."

"It's just a small and remote galaxy. You must take it as soon as possible, whether it's destruction or conquest!"

"I don't want to hear the reasons, I just want the results!"

"Since it's hard to deal with, you can just blow up the planet!"

"On the issue of human unification, no compromise is allowed. No matter who it is or what kind of colonial world it is, they will always have only two choices: surrender or destruction!"

"Did you hear that clearly?"

After saying that, the emperor's expression became even more severe.

The opponent's eyes flashed with almost solidified anger. Even though they were thousands of light years away, even though this was just a communication interface, it did not weaken the terrifying power of the opponent at all.

"!!"

Hearing this, Horus was of course so frightened that his body trembled violently, and then he bowed his head and did not dare to say a word.

Obviously, the Emperor seemed to have heard something from some channels, so even if it was just communication, he could vaguely feel the Emperor's anger, and feel the Emperor's terrifying power that transcended countless light-years and moved towards him.

Come watch.

"yes……"

After a while, until the emperor's aura gradually returned to calm, Horus hurriedly said as if he had come back to his senses:

"But……"

"Father!"

"The humans from the Koprulu Sector have a lot of advanced technology that seems to be from the golden age..."

"As far as we have discovered so far, there are already quantum engines, miniaturized fusion devices, various advanced shields, electromagnetic kinetic energy weapons, mass effect generators, food synthesizers and holographic soldier simulation training systems, etc."

"Is there even a warp engine that can travel at faster than light speeds without entering subspace?"

"In view of this, I thought..."

Most of the above are the latest information collected by Sejanus and others on the Huagai Star.

Although those sounds important, unfortunately, they are not actually what Horus wants most. However, that does not prevent him from using them as excuses and continuing to gain more time and opportunities for one of his plans.

"..."

After listening to Horus' explanation, the Emperor said nothing, but just stared at him expressionlessly.

"..."

And Horus didn't dare to speak rashly, he just waited anxiously and patiently, and even felt his heart tremble at the sight.

However, he knew that today, he was afraid that he would no longer be able to escape the problem no matter what. He had to give an answer that satisfied the emperor in person, and he could not reveal any flaws. Otherwise, he really couldn't imagine what would happen then.

What happened.

So, after hesitating for a while, he gritted his teeth tightly, trying to suppress the fear and anxiety in his heart, then took a deep breath and looked at their father firmly again until he

Unexpectedly, I saw a trace of disdain and teasing in the other person's eyes.

"oh?"

"A warp engine that can travel at super-light speeds without entering subspace?"

"Ah!"

"Save it!"

"Horus, my son..."

"Even in Terra's most glorious golden age, which is the period of the most advanced human technology around the 22nd millennium as you know it, there was never such a thing!"

Unfortunately, Horus did not wait long before the Emperor shook his head without hesitation and directly denied the fact that Horus had just said.

"this……"

He was startled for a moment, and then Horus hurriedly continued to elaborate:

"Father, I don't know why you are so sure..."

"but……"

"That does exist!"

Yes, that does indeed exist, but it's just because the sector is very wary of them. All jump engines or aircraft with jump engines are very strictly managed, and the same is true for other equipment. They just can't get it for the time being.

Just a sample.

But it cannot be denied that it really does exist and is not his excuse.

Although Horus also knew that their father, the Emperor, was an extremely powerful psyker and an immortal being: an immortal being with infinite knowledge and power and the use of them, who must have seen all kinds of things in the Golden Age of Mankind.

Such an honor, but he, Horus, promises that what he just said is true and there is absolutely no falsehood!

Although, the true facts he just said are just a cover for a certain purpose of his, it cannot be denied that the humans in the star area do have some good things, and many of them have been confirmed.

of.

Especially which leap technology!

As long as he is well prepared and carries out one of his plans, and as long as he is given a little more time, he will not only be able to get what he wants most, but he can even completely grab what he just said, especially the jump.

engine!

Moreover, as the Emperor's favorite son, Horus had a vague idea that until their father and the Emperor wanted to establish an interstellar empire, it was just a premise in a greater plan.

, is an integral part of it!

And the other part is to use some way to replace subspace navigation as the empire's new instant communication and transportation system after unifying the human colonies, and to minimize the impact of subspace on humanity?

In this way, mankind will obtain a relatively safe and stable environment for survival and evolution under the direct guidance and control of the Emperor, until one day mankind will eventually develop natural immunity to subspace.

That is the Emperor, the ultimate goal of their father!

And all the plans, sacrifices, deaths, heartaches, glory, battles, trials and tribulations over the past forty-eight thousand years will eventually lead to one outcome.

But now, there seems to be a better solution, so Horus feels that he can try again?

Of course, the most important thing is that they can also take chestnuts from the fire!

At that time, their Astartes may not be the part that must be sacrificed, and they can also have an infinite future and obtain true salvation, instead of being like their predecessors who were a transitional product during the unification of Terra.

Like?

"enough!"

"Put away those clumsy lies and ridiculous fantasies!"

"Horus..."

"I hope to receive good news from you within a month, and I will not repeat it a second time."

The Emperor impatiently interrupted some of what Horus wanted to say and stared at him with a stern gaze, not wanting to hear anything more.

"I……"

At first, he looked at the Emperor with some disappointment and frustration, but in the end, Horus lowered his head in submission and reluctantly agreed.

"Yes, Father, I understand."

"I will take down Taiwei Galaxy as soon as possible and complete your order."

However, although his voice was a little trembling and disappointed, it had a hint of firmness and determination.

"You better be!"

However, the emperor, who seemed to have heard something, did not intend to give up.

"Horus."

"Don't waste time."

In the communication, the Emperor's voice was as cold and ruthless as ice and irresistible.

"I don't want to hear any excuses again, I just want results!"

"Just take care of yourself!"

After saying this, without waiting for Horus to defend himself, the Emperor mercilessly closed the communication.

"yes……"

The moment that golden and sacred figure disappeared from the screen, Horus' somewhat stiff body finally relaxed.

Then, he just stood there, as if his body had been drained, helpless and desperate.

"..."

I don't know how long it took. Although the screen of the communicator had already dimmed, Horus still stood there motionless for a long time, seemingly struggling in his heart.

However, he also knew the emperor's temper and methods better than anyone else. Therefore, after much thought, he finally dared not disobey or disobey... He must take action as soon as possible to prove his worth and ability to their father and the emperor.

, otherwise he will face unimaginable serious consequences, which is no joke.

"Father……"

"It seems it's time to make a decision!"

Finally, Horus slowly turned around and looked at the distant starry sky outside the office window, his eyes flashing as he made a decision.

"..."

Then, after turning away from the communicator, the pale Horus once again opened the "Imperial Truth" in his hand and turned to a certain page:

"I will eradicate religion because it is a scourge on mankind, distorting humanity with superstition, ignorance and fear!"

——Emperor

"..."

To Horus, the emperor he admired was like a typical straight male workaholic father who was always working and rarely communicated with his children. The limited communication was mainly based on accusatory education.

Less expression of anything resembling care and understanding, like the conversation just now?

His father always chose to keep a distance from everyone, keeping all plans secret, acting as if no one could understand him, and never showing a trace of love-like feelings. But the other party asked everyone to follow him, just because he was the Emperor.

, only he knows what is best for humanity, is particularly strict with the Astartes, and has never even sought a future for the Astartes.

Anyway, Horus didn't know how after the end of the Great Crusade, Space Marines like the Astartes, who were basically completely isolated from ordinary mortals and normal humans, whether physiologically or in other aspects, would

The way continues.

perhaps……

Their father and their emperor never really considered that kind of problem, right?

They are just some chess pieces, useful chess pieces, but once they are no longer useful, their power far exceeds that of ordinary people, and they may be ruthlessly abandoned, right?

Just like their ‘predecessors’?

That's really ironic...

Because, Horus suddenly discovered that his father's methods seemed to be almost no different from those of the gods in the forbidden faith. They were all so ruthless and cold?

"time……"

"One month..."

But there was no way, Horus had no choice.

Therefore, the only thing he can do now is to try his best to achieve the results he originally expected within the deadline given by the other party.

Now, the second fleet of the Terran Empire's Great Expedition Fleet, the Sixteenth Legion's "Lunar Wolves" fleet, is about to begin to show its fangs that can tear everything apart.

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Chapter completed!