Rumble—
As countless buildings shook violently and thunderous tremors continuously surged up from the ground.
Deep within a valley several hundred kilometers from Peria's main city.
An enormous column of psykic light suddenly shot into the sky. The immense force scattered countless clouds and even pierced deep into the cold void!
At this moment, such a startling development naturally drew everyone's attention.
Within the city of Peria, every Astartes engaged in routine training swiftly powered up their Power Armor and rushed into the streets.
They reorganized themselves into familiar Combat Squads and formed numerous companies, awaiting combat orders from the Honored Primarch or the Company Commanders.
Even the Mortal Warriors who had initially felt a trace of panic immediately entered combat readiness.
Some rapidly evacuated the mortal civilians from the city streets, while others gathered at their garrisons with Lasguns in hand.
"Caiaphas Cain! What is that thing? Why can I sense psykic fluctuations on such a scale? Just what the hell have you been hiding on Peria?"
At that moment, Rorschach, who had been chatting with several Legion Company Commanders and Commissar Cain, abruptly turned his head.
His cold gaze seemed to pierce through layer upon layer of buildings, seeing that colossal column of psykic light with his own eyes!
"Titus! Tyberus! Gabriel! Gather every Astartes remaining on the planet's surface. Immediately take control of Peria's entire command hierarchy and bring in everyone connected to that psykic light column!"
"At the same time, order the Legion Fleet to swiftly turn its weapon arrays toward Peria's surface. Until we investigate everything, no one here can be trusted. Kill anyone who resists!"
Rorschach, his expression grim, issued the order to the several Company Commanders standing nearby without hesitation.
Having received their orders, Titus and the others immediately powered their way out