For Colchis, the crisis of the extermination order was temporarily lifted.
After ending the call with Zhuang Sen, Elaine quickly connected to Luo Jia's communication channel.
"Hey, Luojia, long time no see - I'm afraid you can't imagine what I've done."
Elaine said happily.
However, Luojia looked quite tired at this time. Even the holographic projection could not hide his fatigue. The mantra face that used to shine with lavender light also dimmed, and his half-closed eyelids were even more listless. Like a mortal who has not slept for several days and nights.
It is difficult to imagine what kind of pressure could cause a Primarch to show such unbearable fatigue.
"Hmm...? You're back, my sister."
After seeing Elaine, Luo Jia sighed with relief, but her deep purple eyes did not regain their former glory.
"Do you know about Jonson?"
Even if she didn't know the details of the matter, Elaine could still imagine what Zhuang Sen had done, and she nodded.
"Sorry, I came back too late."
Elaine's tone was slightly apologetic, but then she took over Luo Jia's topic:
"Problem for Colchis, right?"
"Before leaving... I investigated the specific situation of those iron men and dealt with most of the problems. ... Logically speaking, neither you nor Zhuang Sen need to worry about those iron men - although it is strange to say this, they are just a group of A brainless zombie."
After hearing the news, Luo Jia's heart dropped.
"……That's good."
But Luo Jia then seemed to remember something that was not over yet, and then asked:
"Then... where's Zhuang Sen...?"
"I have communicated with him - he has also given up those unrealistic ideas, don't worry, my brother."
Even after getting the exact answer, the sadness on Luo Jia's face still didn't go away.
Elaine saw that he still had doubts in his heart and asked slowly:
"...What's wrong?"
Looking at Luo Jia's melancholy expression, Elaine frowned slightly.
——Is it possible that the Word Bearers are already at war with the Dark Angels?
No...not likely. If the two sides had completely gone to war, then Zhuang Sen would not withdraw from the matter so easily.
Putting aside the unrealistic thoughts that flashed through her mind, Elaine's face began to look cautious.
The developed brain of the Primarch began to piece together all the possible developments during this period through the known information, and finally obtained a very likely answer.
"...Could it be your legion...?"
she asked tentatively.
If Luojia revealed to his descendants the news that his hometown would be destroyed by a hostile legion during this period, then the Word Bearers legion would definitely show hostility to the Dark Angels with great indignation.
As for what Luo Jia was worried about at this time, apart from Colchis and Zhuang Sen, the only thing left was the Legion's problem.
"…Um."
In just a moment, Luo Jia's reply confirmed Elaine's suspicion.
"My heirs... they have a strong opinion of Jonson's decision - very big."
"So much so that they now show a considerable degree of hostility towards the Dark Angels."
"If it weren't for my order, they would probably be fighting with the First Army now."
In response, Elaine only felt her blood pressure surge.
"...My brother, don't tell me - while I'm dealing with those iron men, I have to coordinate the relationship between the two legions."
But Luo Jia just showed a helpless expression.
"………………"
"……well."
Elaine sighed heavily.
It seems that he himself is responsible for this mess.
Although it was her responsibility to deal with the incident in Colchis, the successive bizarre developments really made her feel a little helpless.
To be honest, Elaine had nothing to say about the Word Bearers' reaction.
When the home planet is on the verge of being destroyed, everyone will show their determination to protect their homeland to the death.
"...In fact, the war was about to start before you came."
"And I have no reason to stop this war."
Facing the helplessness shown by Elaine, Luojia just closed his eyes and murmured, as if recalling the scene where the Word Bearers warriors gathered around him a few days ago.
In fact, even Lorgar himself was pleased with the hostility the Word Bearers showed towards the Dark Angels.
If Elaine doesn't come, a big war is inevitable.
A few days ago, Luojia had to reveal the truth about the First Legion's preparation to destroy Colchis under Angeltai's questioning. When Angeltai revealed the truth to the legionnaires, every suspected The speakers were furious about this.
Although they once had great admiration for the qualities displayed by these taciturn warriors, no one would remain calm when the news that their hometown was about to be destroyed by the other side was close at hand.
It was obvious that the flaw in this message was the tacit approval of the Primarch.
At this critical moment, the barriers that once existed between legionnaires regarding fear of rebellion were completely broken by the will to protect the home planet, leaving only the trust of comrades.
As a result, the Word Bearers quickly placed all personnel belonging to the First Legion on the highest level of alert, and even the ships docked above the planet entered a state of war.
Although the problem of the Iron Men was temporarily ignored, the Word Bearers still felt that the Dark Angels in orbit who had prepared cyclone torpedoes were more dangerous than these strange enemies that could be easily eliminated by pouring firepower alone.
After all, they want to destroy the home planet of a legion and kill the primarch of a legion.
Since the Dark Angels are going to use such harsh means to spark a confrontation between the legions, the Word Bearers are bound to respond with the fiercest resistance.
This was a legitimate reason, and even Luojia, who was trying to dissuade his heirs, had nothing to say about it.
Although the First Order's mystery and power are widely spread, the Word Bearers' will to protect their homeland will never be easily shaken.
No matter that these Dark Angels may shoulder unimaginable responsibilities, no matter that these mysterious warriors have their own unique reasons.
However, secrets are never a reason to act recklessly.
No one could tolerate that their hometown would be destroyed by the comrades they knew well. Even though their strength was unquestionable, no one had any fear.
Especially for the Word Bearers who experienced personally destroying the Perfect City——
Their loyalty to the Empire was unquestionable, and their belief in protecting humanity no longer needed proof.
If you retreat now, there will be nowhere to retreat.
Behind them is home.
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I feel almost better! My face can move and my sense of taste is almost restored. Happy National Day everyone~
(End of chapter)
