The appearance of the Necrons completely disrupted the battle situation.
The first one to react was the Man-Eating Shark Chapter. They turned the direction of the fleet at a speed that was almost stressful, and headed straight for the alien warships wandering near the Minotaur fleet, without any concern for what was behind them. The White Templar fleet and the Astral Knight fleet beside it.
Seeing this scene, Soshyan had some concerns.
Obviously, in the concept of the man-eating shark, the elimination of aliens is the top priority, and everything else can be temporarily put aside.
At this point, the situation has completely shifted in his favor.
So he connected to the communications of the Force of Daedalus again.
"Captain Asterion, it is obvious that your allies no longer support your ideas, so what is your choice? At least I can promise that I will only point my gun at aliens, not the same kind."
After about five minutes of silence, an emotionless voice sounded from the other end of the communicator.
"I can promise that too."
"Okay then, let's eliminate these aliens first. There must be a tomb of the undead on the planet, and it has already awakened."
Soon, the two originally hostile fleets began to separate. The Minotaur fleet turned towards the alien warship that harassed them, while the Astral Knights sent a dozen transport ships to transport a group of mortal troops and sailors to the general. board the Stormmaiden and bring back the Astartes warriors aboard.
Then the White Templar also joined the formation of the Astral Knights and began to change direction to face the alien threat.
At this time, the man-eating sharks were already engaged in a fierce battle with the alien warships. Not long after the exchange of fire between the two sides, two more alien warships with the same shape and size as the first one rose from the surface of the planet, bringing seven more with them. A smaller ship.
The addition of these new forces made the battle of the Man-Eating Shark suddenly become more difficult. Many battleships were damaged, especially the White Taotie, which rushed forward, and a nearly one kilometer long gash was torn open on its right side. The big hole.
What about the other three Chapters?
It's a bit embarrassing to say. Although in theory everyone put aside their grudges to fight the enemy together, in fact there is no basis for trust. The Minotaur's fleet still uses the fire control system to lock the Unbound Soul, while the White Templar and the Astral Knights The fleet also fixed the fire control system on the opponent's flagship.
Even when attacking the aliens, they were half-hearted and uncoordinated. Not only did they not form a joint force, but they were afraid of each other and did not dare to use their full strength, creating a situation of 1+1<2.
The Man-Eating Shark didn't say anything about this. It still focused on fighting the aliens, even more ferociously than before. It also launched a desperate torpedo assault with a frigate, successfully crippling one of the opponent's main warships.
But if it continues, the situation may not change, because a major feature of the Necron warships is that they can repair themselves.
Eventually, Soshyan had to send a new message.
"Judge Marcus, can you come to the ship for a moment?"
This is an invitation. Although there is no hostility, the other party is likely to refuse, especially since he almost fell out with the other party just now.
About ten minutes later, a shuttle took Marcus to the Unbound Soul.
Soshyan had to admit that this inquisitor did have some courage, although he was no longer young.
Meeting each other again, Marcus was already a serious and steady middle-aged man, with a neat beard on his lips, wearing a decent black uniform, and holding a cane in his hand - Soshiyang could tell at a glance Come on, that's a weapon.
However, he didn't point it out or let the guards take away the opponent's weapons.
The two met on the bridge. Instead of saying hello, they fell silent.
After a while, Soshyan took the initiative and said:
"Long time no see, Judge Marcus."
"You too, Chapter Master Soshyan."
"The scene of us fighting side by side in Valedo is still vivid in my mind. I believe you are still an upright and brave man. We should not be enemies."
Marcus shook his head.
"But I have a duty, and it takes precedence over everything else, whether it's friendship or anything else."
Soshyan sighed.
"So what exactly do you suspect?"
"You've already caught her, so why bother asking even though you know it? I just want to ask, what's going on with the Soul Drinker?"
When he asked this question, Marcus felt an awe-inspiring killing intent rushing straight to his neck, making the hairs all over his body stand on end.
But this murderous intention did not come from the person in front of him, but from somewhere else.
"I have no idea."
"Captain Soshyan, I still think that you are a loyal warrior of the empire. If you have a clear conscience, there is no need to hide it."
"Then Judge Marcus, what is your conclusion?"
"Speculation? No, I have spent nearly ten years investigating. After the Soul Drinker civil strife, the rebels joined the Hurons and became part of the Red Pirates. They also attacked your home planet, but those who have not yet The rebels have since disappeared from the empire’s records, this is completely abnormal!”
"Why not? The galaxy is full of crises, and even a single Astartes Chapter cannot guarantee survival in all crises."
"Then Chapter Commander Soshyan, how do you explain the abnormal increase in the number of members of the Chapter?"
"What is normal and what is abnormal?"
Soshiyang took a step forward and said with a strong sense of oppression:
"Inquisitor Marcus, how much do you know about the Astartes? How much do you know about transformation surgery? Or does the Inquisition already think that it controls everything in the Adeptus Astartes?"
"You don't need to be cunning. I am the judge. The Golden Throne gives me the qualification to doubt everything and examine everything."
"Then I can also tell you that we are Astartes. Before the Inquisition appeared, the Emperor gave us the responsibility to protect humanity and the Empire!"
Marcus narrowed his eyes and whispered:
"But it was you who almost destroyed the Empire."
Before he could finish his words, the sound of gun bolt sliding could be heard all around.
Soshyan stared at him, and then whispered:
"So that's why I didn't kill you in Valedo."
"Oh? I didn't expect that I would make the Chapter Leader have murderous intentions so early."
Soshyan did not respond, but hummed softly, and then Talos came from behind Marcus and took out a thick book wrapped with a large number of scriptures from his waist.
Looking at the book, Marcus raised his eyebrows.
Although there was a seal, he could feel the demonic aura coming from above.
"This is--"
"This is what you are looking for on Valedo. We have been closely guarding it over the years. Since you think this thing is more suitable for the custody of the Inquisitor, there is nothing wrong with handing it over to you."
Marcus withdrew his gaze from the grimoire and looked at Soshyan.
"Is this a deal?"
"If that's what you're thinking, then I don't mind."
"Then do you know that someone in Terra is already targeting you, and even without me, there will be another one."
"This is my business. I just hope that our friendship will not turn into hatred."
Marcus glanced at the grimoire again, then sighed softly and reached out to pick it up.
"I understand, this matter ends here, but what happens next... I can't guarantee."
After obtaining the grimoire, Marcus quickly returned to the Power of Daedalus, but what he didn't know was that the grimoire in his hand was actually a fake, and it only contained a relatively powerful Slaanesh banshee.
The real thing is now in the hands of an amber-skinned giant, and it groans in pain as the ritual dagger pierces it——
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