Kaldor Draigo: Where is the Emperor, why is it the Savior

Kaldor Draigo: Where is The Emperor? Why is The Savior on the Golden Throne?!

Kovan raised a very practical question.

Which was—

With the Grey Knights' limited forces, could they break through the Adeptus Custodes' lines?

This Grand Master of the 7th Brotherhood clearly believed the Grey Knights were not as strong as the Adeptus Custodes, and that the surprise attack plan would not succeed.

His tone was that certain.

"Kovan, the Grey Knights will not be overwhelmed by any enemy, even when facing the Adeptus Custodes!"

"You may need to prove whether you still follow the precepts of the Grey Knights, rather than becoming The Savior's lackey and vassal!"

"The Emperor bestowed the Edict of the End upon the Grey Knights. That proves we have the ability to carry it out. It is not something that can be shaken by anything..."

This behavior of boosting another's morale while crushing their own made the Grand Masters of the Grey Knights increasingly furious, thick psychic arcs spilling from their bodies.

If the Supreme Grand Master had not been present, those who could not stand the 7th Brotherhood's existence might already have fought Kovan in a battle between men.

The Grey Knights were likewise warriors forged from The Emperor's gene-seed. Even if the Adeptus Custodes had the Sisters of Silence aiding them, they would not be utterly routed.

Kaldor Draigo paused slightly. He seemed to realize something, his gray-white eyes fixing on Kovan.

"You... know the state of the forces inside the Imperial Palace?"

Since the Grand Master of the 7th Brotherhood was so certain, he must know some relevant information.

"Yes. The 7th Brotherhood knows the approximate strength of the Adeptus Custodes in the Imperial Palace. After all, we... have special channels of information."

Kovan met Kaldor Draigo's gaze and said