"...Ryan, prepare to launch a cyclone torpedo against Colchis?"
After hearing Elaine's report, Lorja was stunned.
At this moment, Lorgar's face, which was very similar to that of the Lord of Mankind, revealed a look of astonishment that even the Emperor himself had never shown.
"That's right - although those dangerous energy reactions temporarily stopped their activities after learning that we were still alive, it is still not optimistic. It seems that this brother of mine who has never met has a different understanding of the Iron Man problem. The rigor is truly astonishing.”
Elaine spread her hands helplessly. In her memory, Lian El'Jonson's ruthlessness was indeed ranked high among many Primarchs. However, she did not expect too much about the current extreme situation.
After all, who would immediately launch a strategic weapon like a cyclone torpedo just because of an early warning incident of Iron Man activity?
Obviously, even Lorgar was shocked by Ryan's actions and thoughts.
"This is simply unreasonable..."
Luojia gritted his teeth. Not only because his hometown may be about to face the fate of destruction, in his impression, there is no way that the proud and cold knight brother, Ryan El'Jonson, would ruthlessly destroy his hometown like this. destroy.
At this moment, the incomprehensible emergency situation in front of him even made Lorgar feel astonished as when he returned to the perfect city...
"There are many unreasonable things... I think this is definitely not the first thing you and I will encounter."
Elaine sighed and rubbed her forehead. The slightly wet hair and sweat beads showed that her situation was not optimistic.
Just now, when she tried to communicate with Ryan through psychic communication, she was hit by an unknown anti-psionic device on the Indomitable Truth - if she had the physique of a mortal psyker, she would probably be destroyed in an instant. It backfires and kills.
However, this had almost no effect on the Primarch, but it also had a certain impact on Elaine's psychic communications.
So much so that she had no choice but to unilaterally pass on some information that could prove that the Primarch was still alive.
"What we have to do now is pray that our brothers can be merciful."
Elaine said helplessly.
Not all Primarchs are as easy to communicate and approachable as Horus, and this is not the first time Elaine has encountered this type of Primarch - such as Perturabo, getting along with the Iron Lord. The time is still a memory that Elaine doesn’t want to mention too much.
"But, is there nothing we can do!? This is not the front line of the Great Expedition, and those traces that symbolize the Iron Man's activities - are they really that urgent!?"
"I will not question my father's authority on the 'artificial intelligence ban', Lorgar. I have never been in contact with Lion - and I don't know what kind of Primarch he is, but his actions...may have something special about him. The meaning, even if this is your home planet. ...Although I don't understand his action of launching cyclone torpedoes, those traces of Iron Man's activities are indeed the shared responsibility of you and me. We have done everything we can, Fulfill your responsibilities within your limited capabilities—this is the best way.”
There was a little sadness in Elaine's words.
Obviously, even in this era of the Great Crusade when the endless war has not spread to the entire galaxy, the crises that inhabit every corner of the galaxy still cannot be underestimated.
"... Damn it. I don't want to question my father's intention, but I can't accept Ryan's approach... My legion still needs Colchis, and Colchis still needs me. The new life of the Word Bearers should have started here. …”
Lorgar anxiously tried to argue with Elaine. It was not that he did not understand what Iron Man's activities symbolized - but if his home planet was also destroyed in a sudden destruction, then the perfect city destroyed by his own hands What does it mean?
His incompetence? His cowardice? His potential for rebellion?
Lorgar firmly believed that if Colchis was destroyed by the First Legion while still under the Emperor's surveillance, the stain on the Word Bearers would never be able to be washed away.
This is simply unacceptable to Lorgar. Although his vision has been completely broadened by Elaine and he can look directly at the many malicious intentions in the long river of destiny, this does not mean that he does not care about the relationship between himself and the Legion at all. Reputation and safety.
The appearance of the Iron Man, the arrival of the First Legion, and the successive emergencies almost completely shattered Lorgar's original plan. If Colchis was really destroyed by this sudden incident, then the Word Bearers' return to the Great Crusade would be The process will be significantly delayed.
This is something that every Primarch cannot tolerate.
The only thing to be thankful for is that there is no shadow of chaos in these events - or maybe I didn't notice it at all.
Regarding Luo Jia's anxiety, Elaine was fully aware of what he was worried about, but she did not tell him directly, but continued the busy work at hand.
"You take it too much for granted, Lorgar. Not all battles will be as smooth as the 'surrender' experienced by the Word Bearers, and not all enemies will succumb to the teachings of the Empire's truth."
"In these days... we are only carrying out the most rudimentary war plans in major cities. Even though mobilization has begun, the war potential of Colchis is obvious to both you and me. And we have not even discovered the traces of the enemy yet. After the fluctuations in time and space, the desert area has become completely unobservable - which means that if those entities launch an attack on us, we will not even have time to warn."
"These existences have been considered by my father to be an extremely dangerous taboo, and they come from the dark technological era dozens of thousands of years ago - unknown technologies and weapons that have been lost, with the terrifying ability to tear apart reason and destroy cognition. To some extent... they are as dangerous as the horrors we are about to face, and even the Primarchs and the Legiones Astartes are at risk of defeat."
"This is a home planet that is very important to you and the Word Bearers. I feel the same way about this. I also tried my best to prepare for the hard battle ahead when I learned about Iron Man's recovery."
"But, no matter what - please be prepared, no matter whether Lion launches the cyclone torpedo, whether Colchis will be destroyed in the next battle, or whether the Legion of the Word Bearers will be destroyed in this battle. My vitality is severely damaged.”
"These are the inevitable 'prices' before victory."
As Elaine's tone became colder, she tore off her sleeves, revealing her prosthetic right arm made of fine gold.
The vitality of an Astartes Legion was severely damaged, and the pain of a Primarch's limbs was severed.
While fighting against those disorderly fates and achieving corresponding victories, this was the price she paid.
She lifted the veil of the future, only to see annihilation.
And in these days, the salvation Elaine gave to Lorgar was not the dawn before darkness—but the last dusk before the sun set.
The last gasp before the devastating storm has ended, and the tide of pain forged by the deep night will sweep across the galaxy.
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Resume update~
Speaking of which, how come it’s the end of the month as soon as I close my eyes and open them? ()
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