Twin miniature suns rose within the "Priest of Light" Obsidian's dark eyes, fixed hard on the Daemon Prince Julius Kaesoron.
Hiss—
Kaesoron abandoned the spoils of the Reaping, whipped his head around, and stared fixedly at the warrior in black armor.
That gaze of the Shadow of Order was loathsome.
It was the first time he had encountered him, yet he felt as if this man were the most detestable being alive.
Kaesoron's body slid forward, striking straight at the Shadow of Order.
The "Priest of Light" suddenly halted. He leaned back, arms spread wide, as though embracing the sun.
A magnificent, pure pillar of blazing light descended from the heavens, tearing open the darkened sky.
The searing radiance struck Fulgrim's pale face. His eyes narrowed slightly, and his brow furrowed.
"Kill him! Kill him—"
The Slaanesh Greater Daemon's roar repeated six times, boiling power surging and churning.
Fulgrim almost lost control of his own body and charged at the Shadow of Order.
He gripped the ornate blade at his waist and said in a low voice, "He is Kaesoron's prey."
[My lord's Royal Court Friar.]
Weapon Master Akurduana's hand reached for his blade, almost drawing it to fight shoulder to shoulder with the Shadow of Order.
He rose into the first layer of Thelema's Mindset and recalled the Black Emperor's decree.
[I bear a greater mission.] [Now is not the time.]
He forced himself to drag his gaze away from Kaesoron and the Shadow of Order.
The Vengeful War Hounds' eyes were bloodred. They roared and scattered, charging at the nearest enemies.
The Phoenix Guard answered with howls, their lethal blades Reaping one scattered war hound after another.
[The Butcher's Nails have made them lose control.]
As Akurduana thought, he saw an Apothecary draw a strange firearm from his