Chapter 493 "Little Thoughts" "Waiting for the Emperor's Arrival"

Seeing this, Sui Yang raised his hand and touched the hard light screen in front of him, and approved the communication request sent by Fulgrim.

Fulgrim's figure immediately appeared on the screen, his silver hair looking even more grim under the remaining firelight of the ruins of New Argo Square.

Behind him is a ruined battlefield, with scorched earth, broken walls and burning flames intertwined, showing the tragic scene after the invasion of Chaos.

"Father."

Fulgrim's voice was as low and magnetic as ever, but there was an unconcealable solemnity in his tone.

With almost no pleasantries, the Primarch of the Son of Man got straight to the point:

"There are about three thousand Chaos Astartes who wish to return to humanity and the Empire, but I don't know how to deal with them."

Having said this, Fulgrim's figure moved slightly, as if to allow Sui Yang on the other side of the screen to see the situation of New Argo more intuitively.

Just look at the many veterans of the Emperor's Children, kneeling on one knee behind Fulgrim. Their armors are in pieces, and their bodies are showing varying degrees of deformity and distortion under the erosion of Chaos corruption.

Some of the guys have arms that look like alien claws, while others have weird tentacles or horns sprouting from their heads.

They lowered their heads, and although their movements were humble, their slightly trembling bodies revealed the struggle and uneasiness deep in their hearts.

Fulgrim's peripheral vision swept over these broken figures, and complex emotions flashed vaguely in his eyes, which could be pity or scrutiny.

When his eyes fell back on the screen again, his eyes had returned to calmness.

Obviously, Fulgrim had been weighing his thoughts for a long time before deciding to seek instructions from his father.

But Sui Yang did not give an immediate reply.

His eyes were slightly narrowed, and his expression was so calm that it was impossible to guess his inner thoughts.

After a moment, he spoke slowly and asked: "My child, what I want to know more is, what are your wishes?"

This seemingly simple question hit Fulgrim's heart like a heavy hammer.

However, Fulgrim seemed to have anticipated his father's rhetorical question.

The original body frowned slightly, and out of the corner of his eye sat on the kneeling Sons of the Emperor again. His hesitant expression and slightly clenched fists also revealed his inner conflicts and struggles.

Fulgrim understood that one of the simplest and most practical solutions was to directly execute the Emperor's Children who had caused New Argo's heavy losses and casualties.

Even if they are determined to return to the empire, the residents of New Argo who have lost their lives, relatives, friends, and their original happy and peaceful lives because of them will never tolerate their return.

In addition, the empire does not lack top-level individual combat capabilities.

The return of these Emperor's Children is at best the icing on the cake, rather than a timely help.

But the reason why Fulgrim wants to keep these more than 3,000 Emperor's Sons is that, in addition to their combat experience and psychological quality that far exceeds that of ordinary human sons, as well as the looming "father-son connection", the most important thing is that

The execution method of the Emperor's Children by the Main Universe Empire this time will most likely affect the decisions of other traitorous legions.

After all, the evil gods and demons at this moment are all focused on New Argo.

Among them must be those traitors who have become demons.

If the Emperor's Children who sincerely repented and returned resolutely were treated coldly, or were "beheaded in public" by more ruthless means, then even those who were confused among the traitorous legions would be shaken and corrupted. Total surrender to Chaos.

Of course, Fulgrim understood better that based on his understanding of his father, he most likely disdained the idea of ​​traitors, demons, and evil gods.

Even if the Chaos side is "united" or proposes a seemingly beneficial deal, my father will never make a decision that is detrimental to humanity as a whole.

If it was to let the Traitor Legions, and even the Traitor Primarch, know that surrender and return were feasible options, and then give up severely punishing the Emperor's Children who had caused heavy human casualties.

It really goes against my father's original intention of establishing the empire.

After a brief silence, Fulgrim's expression became firmer.

His voice was low, but revealed unshakable determination: "Father, I think they still have a certain value.

If their souls could be purified and they could be closely monitored and transformed, they might be able to be absorbed into the empire's armed forces. "

Fulgrim paused, then continued:

“These warriors were once loyal defenders of another universe. Even though they were lost in Chaos, their willingness to submit was sincere.

Rather than banishing or annihilating them, it would be better to turn their fighting power into a boost for the empire - at least, they should be given a chance. "

Fulgrim stared at Sui Yang on the screen calmly, which showed that he was ready to bear the consequences of his decision. Whether he agreed or disagreed, he accepted it without regrets.

And when Fulgrim said this, he glanced at an Emperor's Son not far away from the corner of his eye again, and Sui Yang's eyes also turned to him.

The emperor's son had a stooped figure, and his armor was full of cracks and rust, as if it would disintegrate at any moment.

Areas such as the face and shoulders that had experienced "feedback" due to chaos erosion are now slowly peeling off visible to the naked eye, revealing twisted and ulcerated flesh.

The "blessing" that once symbolized supreme power and even approached eternity has now become a shackles of life, and the price of voluntarily giving up chaos is being presented to this son of the Emperor in the form of irreversible pain.

Sui Yang saw through the essence of it at a glance——

Those Chaos Astartes, although they chose to return from their wrong path, after losing the protection of Chaos, their souls and bodies were constantly rejected by the rules of the physical universe.

The severe pain that tortured their souls and bodies was like an invisible sharp blade, cutting their existence bit by bit until it completely disintegrated and dissipated in the long river of time.

And Fulgrim, who was regarded as a "father" by the Emperor's son, could also sense that these "offspring" who had returned from their wrong path were suffering unbearable pain.

"Father." Then, Fulgrim's tone became more sincere, saying:

"Although I am the Primarch of the Sons of Man, I have to admit that I am not as skilled as Magnus in the use of psychic energy.

The pain these Astartes have endured is beyond my ability to handle, so I request that Magnus and the Thousand Sons Legion be able to rush to Universe 08 (Halo) to assist us, the Sons of Man, in taking over this matter.

Magnus's psychic attainments are enough to purify the traces of Chaos in them, and at the same time heal the damage to their bodies and souls."

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Hearing this, Sui Yang did not rush to answer.

In fact, this proposal did not surprise him. As the Primarch of the Sons of Man, Fulgrim has always been known for his calmness and pragmatism.

His request seems simple, but it is actually full of far-reaching considerations and a deliberate "delaying tactic".

For those Chaos Astartes who choose to surrender, Sui Yang's attitude is neither to refuse nor to accept rashly.

Fulgrim's request for acceptance and treatment was that if the surrender of more than 3,000 Emperor's Children could be properly handled, it would not only effectively weaken the power of Chaos, but also send signals to trigger suspicion and internal friction between other rebellious legions and the Primarch.

However, Fulgrim was also well aware of the complexity of the matter.

Once he stood up to plead for the Emperor's Children, he would be exposed to the dissatisfaction of the people of New Argo.

You know, this city has just experienced the invasion of Chaos, and countless families have been torn apart. Fulgrim's request is likely to trigger a strong backlash from public opinion, and even seriously damage his social image in the human empire.

What's more, those legions that swear allegiance to the empire, even the Imperial Guards and the Grey Knights, may also question Fulgrim's loyalty.

However, Sui Yang keenly captured another "little thought" of his son.

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Fulgrim's "volunteer" actually relieved Sui Yang of a lot of pressure.

If Sui Yang followed the original plan and dealt with the transformation of the battle knights and battle sisters in the "Trench Crusaders" universe before facing the problem of the Emperor's Children, then by then, the people of the entire empire, public opinion, and the contradictions within each legion would point directly to Sui Yang himself.

But now, Fulgrim took the lead in raising this matter, which is equivalent to cleverly transferring these doubts and anger to himself, and is willing to "attract firepower" for his father, and even "take the blame".

Sui Yang looked at Fulgrim's firm and calm face on the screen, and a trace of complex emotions rose in his heart.

Finally, with a barely perceptible sense of relief and a hint of helplessness in his tone, he said:

"Fulgrim, I can see your intentions, and I understand that you are sharing this pressure for me, but you must know that this is not just a strategic compromise, but also a test of faith and justice."

Fulgrim nodded slightly, his face was calm, but a hint of deep respect flashed in his eyes, and then he whispered:

"Father, I am willing to bear this price, as long as it can consolidate the stability of the empire, no matter how the people view me, it is worth it."

Sui Yang was silent for a moment, and sighed softly, as if all the words were integrated into this short breath.

Then, his tone became soft and profound: "My child, since you are determined to give these guys who once fell into chaos but now hope to return to the right path a chance to be reborn, I respect your decision.

This is not an easy thing, especially their betrayal and sins, I am afraid not everyone can easily let go."

He paused for a moment, his eyes seemed to see through Fulgrim's inner struggle and determination, and continued: "But rebirth does not mean forgiveness.

You will face suspicion and dissatisfaction from the people of the Empire, and your decision will affect the trust and cohesion of other legions in you. power.

Therefore, what you need to think about is how to resolve the anger and fear of the people. Don't forget that the Harvest Star is the "home" of you sons of mankind, and it is also the cornerstone of all your actions.

Moreover, there is no need to let the Thousand Sons help you sons of mankind. Soon, I will personally go to Universe 08 (Halo) and give those guys the so-called redemption and punishment. "

After hearing his father's response, Fulgrim showed an undisguised firm expression on his face, and immediately responded:

"Yes, father, I understand my responsibility."

"Well."

The father and son said nothing more, and Sui Yang waved to end the communication.

As the screen went out, the throne returned to silence, and Sui Yang patiently waited for Magnus to arrive.

Soon after, the city of New Argo, which should have been shrouded in shadows, finally ushered in the long-lost sunrise.

Beams of dawn penetrated the heavy clouds and sprinkled on the earth, as if bringing a glimmer of hope to this devastated city.

The morning light refracts dazzling light through the diffuse dust and fog, as if guiding people to the road to "heaven".

Looking down from the sky, the city of New Argo is like a sailing ship that has experienced a devastating storm.

As a huge city that can accommodate tens of millions of residents, it was once a symbol of prosperity and vitality.

However, what comes into view now is the ruins everywhere, and the high-rise buildings and facilities that originally stood in the core of the city have been almost razed to the ground.

Countless buildings collapsed into ruins, and huge bomb craters can be seen everywhere, especially the central square where Fulgrim and the demon Fulgrim fought, which was even more devastated. A deep pit with a diameter of more than 100 meters was left on the scorched earth, like an entrance to hell.

Although the fire caused by this war has been extinguished, the air is still filled with heavy smoke and the residual smell of gunpowder.

However, with the arrival of the 1st Company of the Sons of Man and the main force of the Primarch, post-disaster reconstruction work is being carried out in an orderly manner.

Simple houses were quickly built around the city to accommodate the people who had been successfully evacuated. Although simple, these simple houses were sturdy and comfortable, providing basic safety and shelter for the victims.

Now the people don't have to worry about any safety issues, nor do they have to worry about their own property losses. After all, Atlas Insurance will pay for it in full.

Only the dead relatives and friends have "returned to heaven".

At the same time, hundreds of thousands of automated mechanical units are busy in various parts of the city, cleaning up the ruins, repairing, rescuing, searching and repairing infrastructure.

The Astartes, auxiliary troops and clone troops of the Sons of Man personally participated in the rescue and material distribution operations.

This group of tall giants and elite soldiers shuttled between various shelters and disaster areas, delivering food, drinking water, medicines and basic living supplies to every victim, while comforting the people and encouraging their confidence in rebuilding their homes.

According to this trend, it will take at least 5 to 10 Earth days for New Argo to return to normal, that is, people don't need to consider daily life, food, clothing, housing, transportation, study, work, entertainment and relaxation, etc.

But it will still take years to completely restore to the state before the Chaos invasion.

As for the more than 3,000 Emperor's Children who hope to return to the embrace of their "father" and the Empire, they are concentrated in the ruins of the core area of ​​New Argo.

The hundred guardsmen who came to support earlier, as well as Fulgrim and his Phoenix Guard, are responsible for guarding these Emperor's Children and waiting for the Emperor's arrival.