The Emperor’s Angel of Death

#2273 - The Forgotten Tower

"Wait a minute-"

For some reason, that little boy was incredibly fast, and Soshjan couldn't catch up no matter how hard he ran.

However, he did manage to escape from that strange woodland, but the outside was not the scene he had imagined.

"Where is this?"

Soshjan inexplicably found himself in an empty space, the front looked like a manor, the outer wall was white, the gate was open, there was a high tower inside, surrounded by flower beds and roads.

Should he contact the Custodes at this time?

But when he turned on the communication device, it was useless, there was not even white noise inside, and then he raised his head, but he could clearly see the sky.

Could it be that this is a place that no probe can scan?

Suddenly, Soshjan heard subtle footsteps, turned his head and saw that the gate of this building had opened a crack at some point.

Who is leading me here? What's there? It can't be that the Custodes suddenly rushed out and arrested him after he went in, right?

But standing still like this is not an option...

Driven by a strong curiosity, he walked forward and opened the iron gate of the manor.

But it was empty, this building didn't seem special, it was just a very ordinary house with a courtyard, but a high tower stood in the courtyard, which looked very rough, like a storage tower for storing materials.

"What is this place?"

Soshjan looked around, trying to find some key details from any detail here, but suddenly he heard the sound again, it was a slight metallic friction sound.

He turned his head and saw that the heavy metal door of the tower had opened a crack at some point, did something just run in?

Suddenly, Soshjan realized that there was probably something trying to lead him here—

Who is that mysterious boy?

What is the purpose?

Should I continue to follow it? What will happen?

Realizing that he might be facing an unprecedented choice, Soshjan hesitated in the courtyard.

This is the Imperial Palace, perhaps the Emperor is gazing at him from afar, everything today may not be a coincidence, is the sudden appearance of that mysterious Li and telling him so much a sign, does it mean that something is about to happen soon?

He is an Astartes, if this is really his mission and responsibility, then he should not have the slightest hesitation.

But until this moment, Soshjan knew that he was indeed hesitating, he felt that he might not be ready yet, he...

He still has a lot to say to Veronica.

He hasn't even thought of a name for the child in Veronica's belly.

So many people, so many things.

Although he knew he shouldn't be thinking wildly like this, he just couldn't control the various thoughts that came to his mind.

Soshjan clenched his fists, staring at the slightly opened heavy iron door, there was not a trace of light in it, the darkness seemed to be enough to swallow his soul, even in the face of countless demons, enemies, monsters, and even gods, he did not retreat, but in front of this door, he hesitated and dared not take a step.

Because he knew that there would be no enemies in it, let alone any opponents, but there might be something more terrifying, even he has not a trace of resistance to things.

It's called—

Destiny.

Gradually, his breathing became heavy, his forehead was covered with fine sweat, and his fists clenched tighter and tighter. After all, the struggle with oneself is the most difficult victory for a person to obtain.

Suddenly, a strange and familiar sentence appeared in Soshjan's mind.

Even if life is a tragedy, you must perform this tragedy with sound and color, and do not lose the magnificence and comfort of the tragedy. Even if life is like a dream, you must do this dream with relish and do not lose the mood and fun of the dream.

This sentence seemed to be what he had seen in the quiet library of the academy when he had not yet become a Space Marine, this was a memory that should have disappeared long ago.

Slowly, Soshjan's mind calmed down, he loosened his fists and strode forward.

When the armored hand gripped the pull ring and opened the door, the rusted metal made a sharp, hoarse sound. After the width was enough to allow himself to enter, Soshjan stepped out, allowing the darkness to slowly engulf his figure.

In the distant Eternal Royal Court, in the Queen's bedroom, a pale green crystal carved into a blooming flower was shrouded in countless extending vines and light gauze, surrounded by many young maids holding bows and spears. In the curtains, a slender figure was faintly seen, lying on her side on a soft cushion, her fair jade hand gently stroking a jade pillow, and her waist-length hair was sprinkled on her body like a thin blanket. The emerald green robe outlined her exquisite figure extremely charmingly, and her undulating chest fluctuated with her breathing, as if all the beautiful things in the world had gathered on her, making it difficult to extricate oneself.

Suddenly, the eyebrows on that exquisite face frowned slightly, and horror and sadness climbed onto her cheeks.

"Ah!-"

With a scream, Veronica sat up abruptly, revealing the flawless ice-like skin on her shoulders, and her tearful eyes were filled with fear.

"Your Majesty, what's wrong?"

The curtains were lifted, and Loreina sat on the edge of the bed nervously, while the other maids immediately gripped their weapons and surrounded the bed.

Veronica took a few deep breaths, clutching her chest and Loreina's outstretched hand.

"Just a nightmare."

Seeing this, Loreina immediately grasped Veronica's hand and turned to signal the maids to leave, then said softly:

"Your Majesty, what did you see?"

The dreams of the Eldar often carry strong hints, especially Veronica's special status and power, her dreams must have very important information.

Hearing this, Veronica's face became even paler, holding Loreina's hand as if it were a lifeline.

"Soshjan."

"Your Highness? Specifically?"

Veronica's eyes were blurred with tears, her legs curled up, her head resting on her knees, and she said weakly:

"I dreamed that I was lying on a boat, drifting, drifting, drifting, there was nothing around, only the sound of the water being stirred, and then Soshjan looked at me like he did when we got married, with infinite love in his eyes, he was smiling, he was bleeding, silver blood, he whispered some words to me, but I couldn't hear him, he kissed me, and then I was pushed away and continued to drift, drifting further and further away from him, I wanted to call him, shout his name, but I couldn't move, I could only see him standing in the water and turning around."

Suddenly, Veronica's eyes widened slightly, and her words choked in her throat.

"Your Majesty? Your Majesty? You?"

Seeing this, Loreina immediately put her arms around Veronica's shoulders with concern.

"Your Majesty, don't worry, His Highness is extremely powerful and will be fine. You must take care of yourself and your child."

Hearing the child, Veronica's trembling shoulders gradually calmed down. She took a few deep breaths, and then said in a voice that only Loreina could hear:

"Suddenly... suddenly a terrible thing popped out. I can't describe it. It was too terrifying, too dark. Then it grabbed Soshjan and swallowed him."

Loreina frowned. Although she had been comforting Veronica, as the Eternal Queen, the other party's dreams were definitely not to be taken lightly.

Could it be that their Phoenix King Your Highness is really in danger?

"Your Majesty, perhaps you just miss His Your Highness too much."

Although she was also hesitant in her heart, Loreina had to calm Veronica down first, so she smiled and gently straightened the other party's legs.

"How about this, I'll let Dorar try to find a way to contact His Your Highness. There isn't no way to do that on Terra. We'll wait for the news to come back. You need to take care of yourself now, otherwise, how will we explain it to His Your Highness? And you also have to consider your child. The Farseers have tried their best but cannot probe the future of this child. It may be related to the future of our race."

When Loreina said this, Veronica gradually calmed down.

"Let Lord Dorar act quickly."

"Yes, yes, I know, Your Majesty, but you must calm down first. Shall I accompany you for a walk in the courtyard?"

"Thank you for your trouble."

After the other party nodded, Loreina immediately summoned the maids to prepare to change the Queen's clothes. Veronica sat on the edge of the bed, gently resting her hands on her lower abdomen, lowered her head and whispered:

"Baby, pray with Mommy that Daddy can return to our side as soon as possible."