Chapter 54 Price

Author: Insect Possession

Chapter 54 Price

"...Erebus is dead?"

Lorgar looked at the senior priest of the Word Bearers half-kneeling on the ground in confusion. He even wondered if he heard correctly.

But the high-ranking priest just nodded silently, and his trembling figure symbolized that his mind was as shocked as the Primarch.

"…this…"

Facing the shock and silence shown by his heir, Luojia became even more confused.

He couldn't understand the meaning of this news.

In his eyes, the pious and shrewd Erebus was undoubtedly the mainstay of the Word Bearers, and his sacrifice would almost symbolize the annihilation of the accompanying Word Bearers chapter.

In fact, as the chief priest of the Word Bearers, Erebus's status is not low.

Lorgar divided the Word Bearers' organization into regular warbands and priests led by himself, among which the priest's status was extremely prominent.

The two lines of authority within the Word Bearers Legion often intersect and evolve. Although the two lines are theoretically separate, no low-ranking Captain would question the authority of a high-ranking Chaplain.

As the Chief Chaplain, Erebus symbolizes the center of the chain of command of the Chaplains of the Seventeenth Legion.

Apart from the Chapter Master, he is second only to the Primarch.

Logically speaking, Erebus is even qualified to dispatch an expedition fleet to accompany him.

And he died.

Lorgar had no memory of sending Erebus to some extremely dangerous heretic worlds.

Word Bearers casualties are usually not high.

The Seventeenth Legion has not accepted battlefield missions with extremely high combat intensity recently. Their mission is usually to recover some worlds that have not yet completely surrendered to the empire, and to use their faith and "Book of Holy Words" to conquer those uncivilized barbaric believers. They were taken under his command.

After thinking for a moment, Luojia asked.

"How did he die?"

Facing the Primarch's question, the senior priest lowered his head.

"...In the Perfect City, the Chief Chaplain was executed as a 'heretic' by the Primarch of the Twelfth Legion."

"The reasons...are 'planning to betray the empire' and 'heretical beliefs'."

The senior pastor's voice was trembling, and there seemed to be an indescribable struggle in his heart.

"...?"

Luo Jia frowned.

He had heard a little bit about the Primarch of the Twelfth Legion...but why was the 'betrayal' related to the death of Erebus?

Before Lorgar could think about the cause and effect, the Word Bearer trembled and told more important news.

"The Emperor...has personally arrived at the Perfect City."

"He asked...the Word Bearers' fleet to personally destroy the Perfect City."

…

…

The perfect city.

Golden and scarlet figures walked in the corridor, and the sounds of conversation echoed in it.

"…Can he understand what you mean?"

"He has to understand."

The statue of the God Emperor made of white jade was dyed with a warm color by the candlelight, and even the closed eyes seemed to show some kindness.

"...I thought you would change your choice slightly after seeing that kind of future."

Elaine sighed slightly.

"Especially...after I kill the scumbag who will cause all tragedies."

Just as she expected, during that unprecedented war, time had passed by quietly for decades.

It was not until the end of the war that she was transported to a critical time point in the real universe by the subspace storm set off by the Blood God.

Not long after she killed Erebus, the Lord of Humanity's fleet arrived over the Perfect City.

And...sentenced the perfect city to death.

"..."

"The future does not change based on any subjective prediction."

The Lord of Humanity looked up at the majestic and sacred statue in silence and slowly spoke.

"But its existence is unreasonable."

The majesty revealed in his words symbolizes his determination and will.

"...You are still very strict with your religious requirements."

Regarding the attitude shown by the emperor, Elaine couldn't help but shake her head slightly.

In fact, since she returned to the living universe, she has clearly felt that there is some invisible push pushing her towards the inevitable and unavoidable future.

His empty right arm was still aching, and some invisible connection seemed to be connecting to the distant starry sky.

Although the fleet of Ultramarines did not arrive with the Emperor as in history, a series of bizarre developments were gradually heading towards violence.

"Not harsh."

"Because I have seen too much tragedy and destruction."

There was a hint of regret in the emperor's voice, and his gaze shifted from the majestic holy elephant to Elaine's one arm.

His eyes became deeper and deeper, as if he was aware that Elaine's right arm was still aching, and he seemed to be aware that her right arm would bring an unspeakable fate.

"That is too insignificant compared to everything that is about to happen."

"No matter whether Lorgar's fate is irreversible, whether the Seventeenth Legion goes against the Empire, no matter..."

"Did that mutiny really happen?"

As if aware of the emperor's attitude and gaze, Elaine clenched her teeth slightly.

"——I don't understand."

"You should have seen...humanity's will to resist in that war."

"In fact, I see that fate is not an impenetrable enemy."

"Under this will... everyone's sacrifice is not meaningless, and everyone should not submit to the destined tragedy."

"Even if there is only a slight chance... there are endless possibilities."

Under Elaine's sonorous and powerful words, the Lord of Humanity's pupils flickered for a moment.

After he patiently listened to his daughter's rebuttal, he slowly closed his eyes.

"...the price, my child."

"The point...is the price."

"Perhaps your will is indeed enough to support this resistance, but you must carefully consider the cost."

The emperor's voice became colder and colder, and the dissatisfaction on Elaine's face was reflected in his pupils.

"Your legion has been almost completely lost in the war with Him, your country has been consumed in endless decades of war, and your life and will have almost been left in the highest heaven."

"...I do not deny the precious will you and your legion have shown, but you cannot impose this will on your other brothers."

"Especially... Lorgar."

"You presumptuously killed his chief priest, pouring the flames of rebellion upon the Word Bearers' head..."

"No one will ask for a salvation from the future before the truth comes."

Under the emperor's cold and ruthless words, Elaine's fists clenched even tighter.

"Even if he is really saved by your wishful thinking... none of your efforts will be remembered."

"……I do not care!"

Elaine roared, interrupting her father's sarcasm.

"Perturabo, Lorgar, Coze...my brothers, they all have the opportunity to be redeemed!"

"I never care about the price, and I never care about any remembrance..."

Amid Elaine's roar, the Lord of Humanity's closed eyes slowly opened, but there was no longer any indifference.

"The empire should be better, and humanity should be better too!"
To be continued...