Had they been reduced to beggars?!
Grey Knights Grand Master Pedron used Psyker Power to project the inscriptions of the Edict of the End into midair.
Those were inscribed directives constructed personally by The Emperor, the Master of Mankind, and they bore that being's unique mark. There was no way to fake them.
Any High-ranking Warrior of the Imperium, upon seeing the Edict of the End, could sense its sanctity and its aura that brooked no refusal.
After presenting the Edict of the End, Pedron could not help straightening his back.
It was as if he had been granted some kind of power by the Master of Mankind.
Even the eight Paladins behind him were the same.
It was supreme, unrestricted authority. The Grey Knights were permitted to achieve their objectives by any means necessary.
All armed forces of the Imperium had to cooperate, rather than defy the will of the Master of Mankind.
"This... is the Edict of the End, The Emperor's decree, and also the mission of the Grey Knights."
Pedron stared at Captain-General of the Adeptus Custodes McRina and the others, his gaze solemn and grave.
He slowly pushed the projected contents of the Edict of the End toward them, putting pressure on them:
"You Adeptus Custodes are The Emperor's loyal guards, his servants. Are you truly going to defy the Master of Mankind?!"
The appearance of the Edict of the End made McRina and the others' eyes widen despite themselves, shaken to the core by the command The Emperor had left behind.
They had not expected the Master of Mankind to entrust the Grey Knights with such an important duty. It was an honor possessed by no other armed force of the Imperium.
Even the Adeptus Custodes were no exception.
As the projected edict slowly drew