"Please forgive Azmodai for being rude before."
In the Storm Bird's cabin, Soshyan and Azrael were sitting opposite each other on both sides of the cabin, and they were the only two people inside.
Hearing Azrael's words, Soshyan smiled.
"No problem, but are interrogation priests always so... fanatical?"
"This is the embodiment of Azmodai's uncompromising nature. Although he is harsh to everyone, no one is willing to fight alongside him in battle. His efforts against the enemy are outstanding. The dedication was exemplary and in at least two places he could not be faulted, one in the interrogation room and the other on the battlefield."
"Sounds like this is some kind of balancing act?"
"You have very keen senses, brother."
Azrael admitted: Huh
"When I first became the Grand Master, because I was too young, my battle brothers behaved arbitrarily in front of me, spoke rashly, acted recklessly, and even disrespected authority. Although they never disobeyed orders, all this happened in front of Azmodai. They don't even dare to think that punishment can purify the soul and restore discipline. Sappho is sometimes too tolerant. It is precisely because of Azmodai's support that I was able to rectify the war group in a very short time, and more importantly - —"
The supreme master of the Dark Angel smiled bitterly.
"Whatever the flaws in Azmodai's character are, dishonesty is not among them. This is even more rare in the Chapter. He is one of the few people who will not hide his opinions, no matter how... outrageous they are."
Soshyan nodded thoughtfully.
"I understand. You have taught me another lesson. Temperance and kindness are choices, not requirements. Sometimes I also wonder if I am too lenient towards the soldiers."
"This balance is an elusive one. Azmodai has his strengths, but he is also destructive and erratic. On the one hand, he will seek atonement for any misdeeds he commits. On the other hand, he will seek atonement for any misdeeds he commits. He will use the interrogation request to show off his power, but turn a blind eye to his own arrogance and hypocrisy. His behavior is indeed very subtle in a sense, but it is too "noisy". Brother Soshyan, you should also understand, for us Some things are better left alone, which is why I chose Sappho to be the Head Priest instead of Azmodai. "
At this time, Soshyan asked with a smile: Huh?
"Then I'm even more curious. How did you convince them to let me participate in this... confidential internal meeting?"
Azriel shrugged.
"I'm just saying that we have to choose between letting the traitor go or telling you the truth. There is no third way to choose from. In the end, everyone chose the second way, because I added, Samuel I have told you both what you should say and what you should not say."
"Ha, isn't Captain Samuel going to take the blame?"
"The Master of the Hunt has his duty, and he has the right to act as he sees fit, and no one can be blamed for these things.
Soshyan nodded, and then wanted to tell the other party that he had encountered the original body of the White Scar to see Azrael's reaction, but he swallowed the words before he reached his lips.
It may not be a good thing to speak out about this matter. It is difficult to judge what level of secret the original body belongs to in the First Legion. It would be bad if it causes trouble or affects the relationship with Azrael. Huh
Maybe another time would be better.
Afterwards, Soshyan confided to Azrael the trivial matters that had annoyed and angered him during the expedition, as well as some of his complaints against the High Lords Council. Azrael said nothing during the process and was just silent. Listen quietly.
After Soshiyang finished speaking, the Supreme Master slowly said:
"Actually, only you will be troubled by these things. This is not derogatory, because if it were a mortal as a commander, he would probably be overwhelmed by the heavy military duties and would have no energy to think about and pay attention to other things. Question... Moreover, from the first expedition in 41 Saint Sabat to the second expedition in 41 when the Supreme Council of Terra awarded Slydo the title of Warmaster, the Sabat sector has been in a state of tug of war for the intervening two hundred years.
, until the last rebel army in the 41 Sabat area was annihilated. Two consecutive warmasters assembled an army of more than one billion. It took nearly forty years to quell a group of Chaos rebels mainly composed of mortals. But you, brother, want to It would take five years to eliminate the second largest Chaos Space Marine group after the Black Legion. If it were another person, I would definitely call him arrogant. "
Azrael said, paused, and a smile appeared on his face.
"But it's only you, brother. As I said, no mortal can coordinate such a large situation like you, and still have the energy to fight against that rotten bureaucracy. You have done a good enough job. Now, there is nothing perfect that can be found in this empire. I know what the empire looks like now. For example, why did the Sabat expedition last so long? Because that expeditionary army was filled with a large number of incompetents and corrupt elements. A brave and resourceful general like Lieutenant General Andres Kahnheide would be framed and killed by villains. Not even the Warmaster of Macaro could do anything about it, let alone the blood of countless brave soldiers. Wasted for a stupid reason."
The supreme master of the Dark Angel said, his voice gradually lowered, and he turned his gaze to the increasingly clear sky outside the window. Huh
"Perhaps all we can do is hold this crumbling empire on our shoulders for one day... just one day."
Soon, the Storm Birds arrived on the surface of the planet Sagan. Soshiyan led the Dark Angels and his team to the command center. At this time, all the high-level commanders of the Astartes Chapter who had assembled in Sagan were also waiting here. .
When Soshyan and Azrael walked in, many people were surprised.
After that, Soshiyang gave everyone a brief introduction to each other. The atmosphere was quite harmonious, and there were no old conflicts or grudges among the battle groups present.
Of course, the Minotaur Chapter Master Asterion Moro was also present at this meeting, but he stood alone in an inconspicuous position and looked out of place to the naked eye.
Subsequently, three giant imaging devices were activated, and detailed battle conditions in different theaters appeared on them.
"...As you can see, our army's main battlefields are currently located on Badab Prime, as well as the Lamptan System and the Crow System. After Huron was repulsed by our army from Angstrom, They have been building fortifications in the Bloody Skeleton Galaxy and the Colkeria Galaxy, assuming a passive defense posture. However, before the nail of Badab is not removed, there is still the possibility of another large-scale attack by the opponent. Kosaro Khan is conducting a guerrilla raid on the bloody skeleton system, but the current effect is not significant."
"According to Marshal Helbrecht's latest battle report, with the help of the Gray Knights, they have suppressed the demon summoned by Honso and found a way to break the opponent's defense. As long as they destroy those demon silver towers, This would allow the fleet to safely carry out bombing missions in orbit. Taking into account the possibility of the intervention of the rebellious Fourth Army, Marshal Herbrecht planned to directly launch a full-scale attack on the enemy's ground facilities while destroying the Silver Tower. Extreme fortifications break through at the moment when the enemy's defense collapses, achieving the goal of a quick victory."
