The Inner Circle was originally formed to discuss Guilliman's Codex Astartes and the division of the Legion, but of course, this was not true.
Azrael discovered the truth about the formation of the Inner Circle in the Grand Master's private library - the original gathering of the Inner Circle was because of the Fallen Angels.
The members of the inner circle were also determined after the first inner circle meeting, namely the Supreme Grand Master, all think tanks, all interrogation priests, all mentors wearing Terminator armor, all Deathwing members, the Ravenwing Grand Master and Ravenwing Black Knight, Apothecary, Standard Bearer and Champion.
These most extensive members of the inner circle have one thing in common. They all know the secrets of fallen angels, and they all have a secret duty, which is to hunt down fallen angels.
However, the inner circle is not so simple and pure. As the saying goes, there are circles within circles, and there are secrets behind secrets.
Within the extensive inner ring, there is also a decision-making circle, the Chapter Meeting, which is also the central organization of the entire Chapter. It can be said to be the true inner ring, and its members include all Grand Masters and Company Mentors.
It should be noted that the technical sergeants of the armory are completely excluded from the inner circle, because these technical sergeants have been taught by the Martian Mechanicus, and their loyalty hangs between the Dark Angels and the Mechanicus. They have No longer trusted by the Inner Circle, even the leader of all technical sergeants and the Lord of the Monolith, who controls the entire system of the Monolith, is not in the outermost inner circle.
When he reached his seat, Azrael gestured towards the other end of the table.
Grand Master Priest Sappho's response was a smile that revealed everything Azriel wanted to know.
"Brothers, at this critical moment for this Chapter, we will hold another meeting."
Azriel's voice echoed from the soaring vaulted ceiling of the huge conference hall, and there was no emotion on the weather-beaten faces of the Grand Masters.
Then, the Azrael Chapter raised their hands.
"There is something urgent to discuss now, play the message."
Following his orders, a dull servitor in green robes manipulated the device in front of it.
Soon, above the conference table, an ethereal blue light flashed, projecting a holographic image onto the table below. The image shook and distorted as if it were viewed underwater, but the identity of the man was revealed from the hologram he was wearing. The Seiko Power Armor logo on the set can be clearly identified.
Chapter Master of the Astral Knights, Soshyan Alexey.
"Salute to you, Azrael, Supreme Master of the Dark Angels. Our regiment has captured the enemy's main force in Fortress No. 7. After confirmation, there is a high probability that it is Equesos, the lord of Abaddon's hunting group. The enemy is about There are a thousand Chaos Space Marines and a large number of auxiliary troops, now besieged in the fortress. According to speculation, Abaddon is likely to launch a counterattack, so I hope to gather the military strength of several chapters to launch a large-scale joint operations, the specific matters can be discussed in detail at the meeting."
While the picture is strong, the audio accompanying it is choppy and distorted, sometimes sounding like there are multiple speakers.
"Is what he said true?"
Soon, someone asked, the Ravenwing Master Samuel. He had served the Chapter for more than five hundred years, and his black hair above his ears was mottled with silver threads.
"Are we here to question the credibility of a Chapter Master."
Azrael said helplessly:
"Why did Chapter Master Soshiyan lie to us?"
"Sorry, that's not what I meant. I just want to know if Erquessus is really trapped in the fortress? That's a bastard who only deserves to be cut to pieces."
"Since the other party said so, at least there is such a possibility."
"This is the Astral Knight's plan."
Asmodai interrupted the conversation with a rough accent. .
"Let them figure it out."
Two or three murmured approval.
"Whether it was their plan or not, a world has fallen into the hands of a dark force, and corruption must be dealt with before it spreads."
Refuting the interrogating Chaplain was Grand Master Chaplain Sappho, a strong-willed man who held the title of Holy Master and was, even by Space Marine standards, popular not only among his fellow Chaplains, but also among other ranks The same is true among the lower Chapter Brothers.
He and Asmodai are also the most senior interrogation priests in the Chapter. The two of them once competed for the Grand Master of Priests, but in the end Sappho was successfully elected with the support of Azrael, and Asmodai also It is no secret that he became Sappho's subordinate.
"Agree."
Ezekiel then joined in and said:
"We are servants of the Empire and loyal to the Golden Throne. If this planet has become a paradise for destructive powers, then it is our sworn duty to purify it."
"But this will put us under the command of another chapter, and it is still a... relatively young chapter."
The speaker was Deathwing Grand Master Belial. He valued the glory of the Chapter very seriously and was also a relatively strong ally of Asmodai.
"This is not conducive to our subsequent hunt for fallen angels."
This sentence seemed to ignite Azriel's emotions again, and his tone suddenly increased a few decibels.
"So where are these traitors who keep claiming they exist!?"
Although he was not pointing at anyone, his eyes were fixed on Asmodai.
"We have found some... clues. I interrogated the cultists and found out that there are some sneaky characters under Abaddon's command. They may..."
"Pastor, is that all?"
"Supreme Master, we cannot give up any possibility! This is the entire meaning of the existence of the inner circle!"
"No, Asmodai, you are wrong. If the hatred and hatred in the past become all the factors that guide us in dealing with everything, then the Dark Angel will never be able to intervene in any war normally."
Grand Master Priest Sappho once again refuted Asmodei's statement, which earned him a glare from the interrogating priest.
If Asmodai is the radical among the interrogating priests, then Sappho is the moderate, because compared to Asmodai, Sappho is less radical, has relatively mild methods, and does not have so many enemies within the empire. It will not bring too much criticism to the war group.
Asmodai has incurred much hostility within the Empire for the Dark Angels, and this is Azriel's primary source of dissatisfaction with him.
Then the Grand Master Priest turned to Azrael.
"Please allow us to fight for the Death Star and fulfill our oath to the Emperor."
At this time, Azrael ordered another text message to be played. The message above was very simple. The White Templar and Gray Knights would support the Astral Knights' plan for this joint operation.
"It looks like we have to make a decision quickly before this all becomes meaningless."
Azrael glanced at everyone in the inner circle.
"We vote now."
