The Emperor’s Angel of Death

#3443 - Iyanden's Pride

Sotha Yang had once had a similar idea, to highly integrate the Chapter with its homeworld, to eliminate the separation between the Astartes and mortals, and to shatter the divine aura of the Astartes. However, as his management thinking matured, Sotha Yang became clearly aware that as the most powerful and violent armed group, the Astartes Chapter bore the responsibility of being the "last insurance." Mortals would have many problems, at least that could not be overcome at the moment, and if the independence and transcendence of the Astartes were blindly eliminated, it might bring the problems of mortals into the Chapter, which would indirectly disintegrate the "insurance" function of the Astartes.

After thinking about this clearly, he never had such thoughts again, maintaining the independence and transcendence of the Astartes, making it a mysterious symbol and deterrent hanging over the heads of civilians. As a powerful institution, it could avoid indiscriminate killing, but it must have its dignity.

One could be gentle when meeting, but when necessary, one would also unleash an iron fist, and there would be no difference because of the homeworld.

The underlying nature of the Astartes is always violence, even cruelty. From this point of view, it is naturally unsuitable to be too close to civilians.

However, many old Chapters have this kind of problem, such as the Crimson Fists and the Scythes of the Emperor.

If it were Tyranids instead of Orks invading Rynn's World, then the Crimson Fists would definitely have big problems.

Conversely, a Chapter like the Flesh Tearers would probably not have such problems. Seth's personality is such that he would start killing immediately if something went wrong.

"Let's put Sotha aside for now. What's the situation with Iyanden? Where is it?"

This time, the Hive invasion happened to be near the Craftworld Iyanden. However, Craftworlds can move, so there shouldn't be any problems, but it will definitely have a lot of trouble. For example, the Imperium will definitely organize forces to resist, and once the two sides come into contact, friction or even conflict will be inevitable.

The Hive Fleet is already troublesome enough, and Sotha Yang doesn't want another Craftworld to cause trouble for the Imperium.

Doral immediately drew an area on the star chart.

"Your Highness, Iyanden should currently be in this area, the Ibalic Cluster. There is a Savage Kingdom there that is their traditional ally. This time, they probably hope to protect their ally from the Hive attack."

Sotha Yang looked at it and frowned.

"Too close. Don't they realize they are actually very close to the Hive?"

"Of course they know, but they... cannot abandon the territory that the Craftworld has purified for many years, nor can they abandon Iyanden's reputation in this area. After the rise of the Silent King, they are eager to maintain their reputation in order to prevent more Savage Kingdoms from joining the Silent King's banner."

Sotha Yang sneered upon hearing this.

"What did their seer council say?"

The Starscythe, who had been in contact with Iyanden, replied:

"Kaelmon Firesight, the representative of the Iyanden Seer Council, only thanked the Silent King for the reminder very coldly, but he also said that Iyanden had already faced the threat of the Great Devourer, and they had defeated it. If necessary, they can still do so."

"Haha."

Sotha Yang laughed immediately, with helplessness and annoyance.

"Good, good, good. Since they are so confident and so arrogant, then let's see whether Iyanden's pride is harder or the Tyranids' claws are harder."

"Your Highness, I guess Iyanden probably thinks they still have something to rely on?"

"Hmm?"

Sotha Yang pondered for a few seconds, then clapped his hands gently.

"I forgot if you didn't mention it. They still have a rogue Corsair Prince. His business is very big now. After the Void Dragon Corsairs surrendered to the Silent King, he became the largest Corsair group. But will he respond to Iyanden's call? Moreover, Iyanden doesn't even bother to accept the Silent King's help, will they accept someone they exiled? I think they are just purely arrogant."

"Then what is Your Highness's will?"

"Ignore them. They will naturally call for help when they are beaten. I don't like doing things that are not appreciated. We'll talk about it when their seers are willing to kneel down and ask for reinforcements."

Sotha Yang then turned his gaze to the star chart, staring at Sotha, and began to calculate in his mind.

Facing the Hive Fleet's attack head-on, Sotha will definitely be difficult to defend. The scale of this Hive Fleet probably won't work even for the Silent King. It is certain to fall. And it seems easier to "handle things" after Sotha falls.

But just watching the Scythes of the Emperor die...

Logically speaking, moving is more sensible in this situation, but Astartes are rarely rational in such matters. The decision to abandon their homeworld is too difficult for a Chapter Master, not to mention that there are probably Genestealers haunting that place now.

If they don't leave, the Chapter will definitely be destroyed, but they will definitely not leave.

But if it really comes to the point where things cannot be done, the Scythes of the Emperor should still choose to leave, right?

The Silent King's cold interest weighing and the warrior's hot blood of justice collided and rolled in his body. His fingers tapped lightly on the metal table, and the others just watched him.

In the end, Sotha Yang still accepted his sense of justice.

"The Silent King's main task is still to strengthen vigilance and work hard to expand the army. In addition, the three Savage Kingdoms that are under threat must also prepare in advance. If things continue to deteriorate, they must choose to relocate as soon as possible. They must not leave with a fluke."

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"Yes, Your Highness."

"That's all for now."

After they all left, Sotha Yang stood up from his chair.

"Qingzhao, what will happen in a while may surprise you, but I hope you don't see me as a monster."

With that said, Sotha Yang stretched out his hand and gently swiped in front of him.

In the flickering green quantum arc, a red and green crack slowly opened.

"Detecting unknown dimensional signals!"

Qingzhao appeared in the hall at the first time, and Sotha Yang was already standing in front of the opened Flayer dimensional channel. When he turned to look at the other party, he had turned into a Flayer God in red armor, filled with blood-colored mist.

"I'm going to leave for a short while."

After saying that, he took a step back and disappeared into the crack, and the passage quickly closed.

Returning to the Flayer Shrine again, Sotha Yang felt different. He became cautious and careful. Since being schemed by the Silent King last time, he has become somewhat resistant to using the power of the Star God.

But now he has to use it again, because this is the fastest and most direct way to intervene in Sotha.

Passing through the Flayer Shrine and arriving at the Bone Dynasty, Valgûl was currently in a low tide, because the Crimson God had not shown up for a long time, no matter how many sacrifices they offered. So when he saw Sotha Yang, he immediately became energetic, or rather, the entire Bone Dynasty fell into excited frenzy, after all, they really hadn't bathed in the glory of the Crimson God for a long time.