Warhammer: I don’t want to be a can of worms! ! !

Chapter 816 【258.】The other nightmare

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[I think I should avoid it for a while? 】

Sanguinius spoke slowly, and the ghoul beside him fell into a rare long silence - he was obviously thinking.

The archangel can understand why the ghoul is silent now, and the words spoken by the lustful [Angron] are obviously interesting enough.

The ghoul's subconscious silence clearly confirmed that he was aware of [Horus]'s rebellious intentions, but there was a more pressing question that perhaps needed to be resolved now, and that was whether [Guilliman] knew about this.

According to common sense, [Guilliman] can control the strength of each original body's subspace power. At the same time, [Guilliman] also attaches great importance to the ability of the ecstasy [Angron]. This is not the case in [Angron]. Before falling into the ways of Slaanesh, [Guilliman] often used [Angron]'s ability to see into people's minds.

However, the question now is, is [Angron] really aligned with [Guilliman]? The ghoul thought that this was not an absolute answer. Angron, whom everyone looked down upon, obviously had his own plans and considerations.

Taking a step back, even if [Angron] did not tell the Evil King [Guilliman] about this, even [Angron] could see what [Horus] was thinking...

Wouldn’t that thousand-year-old fox-like [Guilliman] be aware of it?

Among all the primarchs, the one who should not be underestimated is [Robert Guilliman], even if that guy sometimes seems arrogant and crazy.

Even [Mortarion], who seemed modest and cautious, eventually fell into a disadvantage in the confrontation with [Guilliman].

The ghoul [Sanguinius] felt chills running down his spine. He thought that [Horus]'s little complaint was only made to the person he trusted the most...

But [Guilliman] also has many eyes and ears that penetrate into each legion. He has completely tamed the [Alphas] so that the Twins can serve him.

Maybe all this is just the ghoul's random thoughts, but the facts are proving his uneasiness——

When sending out troops for this expedition, [Guilliman] did not dispatch [Horus] and the Luna Wolves, but only sent [Sanguinius] over.

Although the combat power of the Luna Wolves is not outstanding in the empire, if they are used as advance line-fillers... [Sanguinius] will definitely not feel bad for [Guilliman].

On the other side, in the [Human Empire], it is currently guarded by the Abomination [Fernus Manus].

[Fainus]——The original body that [Guilliman] trusts most.

[Faenus Manus] is the one whose thinking mode is closest to [Robert] among the many primarchs. The only difference between them may be that [Guilliman] has more fun and can find fun for himself. , also has more ambitions and a preference for war.

During the Terra Incident, [Robert Guilliman], with tears on his face, personally sent [Fulgrim] who was killed by [Perturabo] back to [Fernus Manus], and reluctantly used After the psychic energy kept [Fulgrim]'s soul alive, [Fernus Manus] has always been grateful to [Guilliman].

It is worth mentioning that when the [Lord of Mankind] proposed to delay the progress of the Great Crusade, [Faenus] was the first person to agree with [Guilliman], because his views were similar in some aspects, and [ Guilliman] was far more efficient than the other Primarchs, and [Faenus] had always regarded the Lord of Macragge as a role model.

After [Fulgrim] died, [Faenus], who had the same political views as [Guilliman], decided to completely follow the Evil King.

At the same time, due to the death of his former best friend [Fulgrim], [Fernus]'s few emotions became increasingly weak until they disappeared completely.

He gradually became the most efficient machine under [Guilliman], and even [Angron] sometimes did not bother to set his sights on [Faenus], unless the luster wanted to sneak into the most hidden workshop of the Abomination and want to To search for the silver-haired primarch that sleeps forever.

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If, while most of the Primarchs and Legions were on the march, the order was given to [Fainus] to get rid of [Horus]...

The ghoul felt cold sweat dripping down his forehead. He obviously couldn't apply to go back now, and rashly applying to return to the garrison would confirm [Horus's] betrayal.

But the Luna Wolves will probably not be the opponent of [Fernus] who is in charge of the dispatching power of the entire human empire's army.

What to do now?

The ghoul's mind was in chaos, and he was confused by concern. His fangs were slightly bared, as if he was thirsting for blood and flesh.

There is no solution, but it requires absolute tacit understanding and rationality between him and [Horus]. If the [Empire] really launches an encirclement and suppression of [Horus] by then...

As long as the front here collapses, then [Guilliman] will be destined to face a choice - where to prioritize the allocation of limited troops?

Compared with [Horus], the pressure and threats faced by the entire empire here are definitely greater.

The ghoul was silent for a long time. In fact, he, who had never shown his prophetic ability to others, knew more - far closer to the essential truth than others.

for example.

He knew that their empire was ultimately in vain.

This is also the truth that the ghouls avoid. In fact, this is not the first time that [Horus] has had the idea of ​​betrayal.

Before that, in far more ancient times than this point in time, [Horus] had hesitantly tried to persuade the ghouls to join him in opposing [Guilliman].

【Sanguinius】smiled and rejected 【Horus】's choice. He used words to persuade the wolf god to give up this idea——

Because this 【Empire】 is nothing after all, it is better to leave after ten thousand years of enjoyment.

【Sanguinius】does not have a strong desire to survive. Life and death, the disappearance and existence of consciousness are just the sunrise and sunset of Baal to him. If he lives like 【Fernus】 or 【Guilliman】, it is better to fall asleep as soon as possible.

But fortunately, he did not live such a painful life. His friend 【Horus】accompanies him.

Of course, the ghoul did not tell 【Horus】his true thoughts. Unlike 【Sanguinius】, 【Horus】is a pragmatic guy. He needs something meaningful to exist. Therefore, the idea of ​​treason has never been truly abandoned by the wolf god. In front of his best friend, 【Horus】mentioned it again and again, as if he really wanted the ghoul to help him.

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[Can't win. ]

The ghoul said calmly,

[He controls the entire empire's supplies and troops - there is no chance of victory with just our two legions.]

[Horus] blinked and looked at [Sanguinius] eagerly, as if he hoped that he would agree to rebel today.

[It's not just the two of us, Sanguinius.]

He said, spreading his hands sincerely,

[If we revolt, I bet the Fourteen will respond to us.]

[But what about after that? Three legions and there won't be much chance of winning...]

And... [Motarion] is the target of key surveillance. If there is any movement from his side, [Guilliman] will immediately notice it.

But the ghoul didn't say this, he just said impatiently,

[Then you go and discuss it with him.]

[No, no, no, if I can't even convince my best friend, how can I win over others? ]

So [Horus] tried again and again, and the ghouls defended their city and refused to agree.

Until...

Until now.

In another fate line, the ghoul felt that his hand holding the spear was trembling slightly. As if to vent his anger, he raised the spear high and then dropped it, stabbing the twitching rotten meat.

Regardless of whether [Angron] leaked the secret or not, [Angron]'s words just now have reminded the ghoul that [Horus] is in a very dangerous situation now.

And why did he say that... Why did he say this in front of the two Sanguinius...

The ghouls believed that the maniac was definitely not saying it unintentionally because he was taking too much drugs.

[Angron] also had his own demands - and now he wanted to borrow the knife of the ghoul.

What made the ghoul [Sanguinius] even more angry was that he had no idea of ​​[Angron's] motive for doing so, but he was set up.

When the rotten meat was rotten to the point where it could not be rotten any more, the ghoul took a deep breath and restored his facial expression. On his calm face, he was smiling with a helpless smile.

[I have a question.]

He smiled and looked at the archangel.

[If you and Horus were on good terms and Horus suddenly fell into crisis, what would you do?]

Archangel Sanguinius just looked at him, with sympathy, sadness and understanding in his eyes. In the groaning of the meat ball named [Angron], neither of them spoke.

But they already knew each other's answer.

This is Sanguinius.

The good news is that the angel Sanguinius here will not have such troubles now.

In his heart, he had tied up Horus and the Lord of Mankind with a smile, and then released them both.

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[Another fate line]

“Interesting…”

On a newly abandoned mineral planet, in an ultra-low temperature and high radiation environment,

a middle-aged man wearing a blue and red beach shirt and sunglasses was walking in the desert with his flip-flops dangling down. Beside him, the tall Primarch also took off his armor and followed the Lord of Humanity with some restraint.

Nyos stretched out his hand, and circles of ripples flashing light blue spread around his arm.

“Their physical world here is almost completely integrated with the subspace.”

Nyos was amazed. He immediately understood what happened. After pulling out the fragments of the Star God that were still active in the galaxy, this empire chose to fully embrace the subspace.

Relying on the prayers of many believers and the guidance of the Primarch, the subspace successfully began to overlap with the physical world, and gradually gained the right to cover the underlying logic and rules.

[Really… weird. 】

Horus said cautiously, the Primarch's eyes looked through the endless desert, looking at the towering sculpture standing in the abandoned settlement in the distance. It was the sculpture of [Guilliman]. Around this huge sculpture, abstract small sculptures symbolizing the power of the four gods were surrounding it.

The sculpture of the four gods did not depict a specific image, but existed in an extremely general form.

And next to the sculpture that no one maintained, some demons were chirping around the sculpture, noisy like birds.

"Be careful, although I can block those powers, it's better to go around them. If we are discovered in advance, it will be a bit troublesome-my 'son' [Guilliman] has established an extremely large psychic system network."

Nyos lowered his sunglasses, glanced at the sculpture, and then began to talk to himself again,

"It's really weird. How did the other me end up like this? I'm so weak. Can you please stop embarrassing me?"

"It's really strange. You said I was so weak, but why was Malcador persuaded to rebel by Erda? No, Erda? Forget it."

Neos muttered to himself. Anyway, no one here could hear him, and it was easy for him to break away from Terra's political affairs.

The Emperor said a lot, because this fate line really made him very dissatisfied.

It's okay that the other me was weak, but why did [Malcador] also look so reckless? Is [Malcador] the kind of person who can be persuaded by [Erda] casually? Absolutely impossible! Absolutely impossible!

So far, Neos is only interested in two nodes in this fate line, one is the storm on Terra, and the other is the Terra Incident.

But when his words fell into the ears of Horus, the Primarch's face was a little bad-at least Malcador still did not leave a good impression on Horus.

Perhaps he should persuade his father, Horus thought, but he didn't know how to start. Just when he wanted to start, he saw the Lord of Mankind suddenly freeze in place, with a look of astonishment on his face and his mouth wide open.

【? ! 】

The Primarch immediately became alert. He drew the sword at his waist, but did not find any danger.

Then, he followed the Lord of Mankind's gaze and saw a person.

The first human they met in this fate line.

Yes, a very ordinary, very ordinary person in this fate line, thin, malnourished, naked, with dull eyes, and looked like a Chaos believer. Numbers and blasphemous prayers were engraved on his skin. He turned his back to them, kneeling facing the statue of [Guilliman], with his head raised to the sky.

Horus carefully used his psychic power to explore. Apart from the faint soul and the light of chaos, he did not find anything unusual. The believer was just like an ordinary Chaos believer, but why... why was his father——

Horus had not yet reacted, and the Lord of Mankind had already hurriedly and almost stumbled towards the man, completely disregarding his image.

The Emperor ran to the kneeling man, staring at the man with wide eyes with trembling eyes, took off his sunglasses, and stretched out his hands as if to touch the human, but his hands hovered in the air for a long time and could not go any further.

The human obviously had no reaction to the existence of others, or no orders, so he did not need to act, did not need to act, did not need to think, he just knelt on the ground and contributed his last value to the [Empire].

[What's wrong, my father? ]

Horus ran over a few steps, and he looked at Neos carefully.

Tears suddenly flowed from the eyes of the Lord of Mankind. He said nothing, just watched the man cry silently.

After a long silence, the Lord of Mankind seemed to have just woken up from a dream. His expression became extremely serious, but tears were still flowing.

"..."

"The people here have suffered far more pain than I could have imagined... No... It's no longer painful... Humans shouldn't be like this... How could it be like this? Why did he choose this? No... It's impossible... He could choose any path, why did he choose the path that caused me the most pain?"

Nyos said painfully. He finally stretched out his hand, and a pale golden light shone. He touched the eyes of the broken soul. After a crackling flame, a little light disappeared.

"... I want to see another me."

The Lord of Mankind said, his eyes were firm, and the tears made the golden flame in his eyes hazy.

"I want to see another emperor."

"I want to ask him why."

His face became ferocious,

"Why? Why?! Why?!!!"

"For you, is humanity really worth so much suffering?! Are you just planning to take revenge on [Guilliman]?!"