The Emperor’s Angel of Death

The Amarathian faction believes that power is obtained through unity, and that political activities and changes only undermine the stability of the Empire. Therefore, among the many allies of the Amarathian faction, the most notable are the Department of Justice and the Department of Internal Affairs, whose tasks are to maintain the Empire's laws and order, thereby maintaining the status quo. In the eyes of the Amarathian faction, this is the inherent strength of the Empire and what the Emperor designed it to be.

Therefore, Hannefer began paying attention to the Covenant of Suffering very early on, because this Astartes alliance was seen as a brand new force. It was different from the previous Astartes alliances established for regional or mission reasons. Such alliances generally did not have many members and did not have a unified organization, such as the Warband Alliance around the Eye of Terror. They just had this title, and there was even very little contact between them. But the Covenant of Suffering was different. Although the Covenant has always insisted that it is only a "mutual assistance" group, it undoubtedly has all the functions of a political entity, including a management organization, articles binding all members, a unified external caliber, a centralized program and ideology, and a fixed stronghold.

For the Amarathian faction, which resists all new things, such a new political entity led by Astartes undoubtedly undermines the stability of the Empire. Moreover, the Inquisition's attitude towards the Astartes Chapters has always been to use them while guarding against them, and even the degree of prevention is far higher than that of any armed force of the Empire. Such an organization gathering so many Chapters quickly became the key surveillance target of the Amarathian faction, including the several Inquisitors stationed in Victory Scar who came from this faction.

However, this faction also has a very unique feature, that is, compared to other Inquisition factions, when faced with conflicts and obstacles, they are not very inclined to radical violent means. They usually politely put forward "requests" and do their best to inform their allies. Radical accusations and secret wars are also seen as acts that undermine the stability of the Empire in their eyes. Some Inquisition factions even call them the Tortoise Faction, mocking them for being too tolerant and too conservative, completely placing stability above right and wrong.

Therefore, although stationed in Victory Scar, they rarely have disputes with the Space Marines, and basically only perform surveillance missions, which is why the two sides have been able to live in peace for so many years.

"Chapter Master Soshjan, your actions this time will force us to upgrade our monitoring methods, because your thoughts and skills make me feel worried. We must exercise the responsibilities given to us by the Throne."

Soshjan just replied with a smile.

"As you wish."

After saying that, he left with his men, but before he could take two steps, Armand suddenly turned around.

"Where is that person!"

"People? Let's just keep an eye on the person for now. What if he provides any important information? We will notify you all then."

After the Space Marines left, the angry Armand slammed his fist on the ground, making a deafening roar.

"Damn it! This is completely the next Huron!"

Delia said in a low voice:

"If he were really Huron, the three of us wouldn't be able to get out of here."

"Before Huron launched the rebellion, no one would have thought he was a traitor! Nothing is sudden. We cannot allow these Astartes to become more and more unscrupulous. Otherwise, a second Badab War will occur in the Storm Zone, and you and I will be sinners! We must collect evidence as soon as possible and then report to Terra, so that the High Lords of Terra can order the forced dissolution of this alliance!"

Hannefer slowly turned around.

"Then you also agree that Terra should investigate the entire incident? This place is so secret and belongs to the Ecclesiarchy's property. He can find this place. Haven't you realized what's happening?"

Armand looked at Hannefer, his face changing slightly after a moment.

"Why."

"Yes, why, why would the Ecclesiarchy that supports you choose to betray Alexei Koche?"

Hannefer tapped his temple with his finger.

"Think about it, think carefully. If things are brought to Terra, what will he do? What will he dig up? I don't need to remind you of what you and Alexei did in Benzwit, right? That definitely doesn't comply with the rules and regulations. If it's really exposed, you'll probably have to go to the Inquisition's judgment seat."

"So, you admit it? You give up? Just watch these Astartes swaggering and despising the authority of the Inquisition? Today they dare to use forged evidence to slander us. What will they dare to do tomorrow? We are raising a tiger!"

"Lose, win."

Hannefer turned back, looked at the Chaos weapons sealed in the shelves, and put his hands on his hips.

"This time there is no win or loss, but a transaction... This is the most terrifying thing. If he were Huron, I wouldn't be so afraid. But his performance makes me shudder. Huron, in the end, is still an Astartes. His way of thinking and acting still cannot escape the inertia of the Astartes, but in Soshjan Alexey... I can't see it. I can't see the shadow of a normal Astartes. He knows the various departments and institutions of the Empire very well, understands their power structure, operation methods, and even hidden unspoken rules. He is not a reckless rule breaker, but a rule user. All the Astartes I have seen show great maladjustment and contempt for the mortal rules of the Empire, but he is an exception, an exception. What I am worried about now is that we may not even be his opponent in political struggles, let alone restrain him. It's really weird. How can there be such a Space Marine? If his origin and background were not so clear, based on this performance and unique physique, I would even have to wonder if he is an Astartes."

"Moreover, Terra may have his supporters."

When Delia spoke, the other two looked at her in surprise. This person was not a local of the Storm Zone, but came from the Solar Zone. It is said that she has a big backer in Terra, so the news she brings is often very accurate.

"It seems that someone deliberately wanted to promote him when the Great Vortex Expedition was launched, and he also received special treatment after he went to Terra. There is no news about his outrageous behavior in the Great Vortex Expedition at all... According to unconfirmed rumors, Prime Minister Tyrion personally went to greet him before entering the Throne World."

After mentioning the matter of Terra, the expressions of the two Inquisitors became serious, because they couldn't help but think of another Chapter—

The Minotaurs Chapter, the well-known personal thugs of the High Lords of Terra, or rather, the Director-General of Internal Affairs.

"Is the Star Knight a force privately cultivated by a High Lord... This seems to explain why they recovered from extinction in such a short period of time. Is the Empire already so chaotic?"