A Hardship for Abaddon, the Blame for Calgar to Bear

Celerus, the Spire of the Hive City.

While Calgar was in his study, working on government affairs and thinking about how to improve the defense of the Alert Star before the arrival of the Chaos Daemon Army, he suddenly received an Astropathic Communication from Alvin.

"Wasn't this kid already leaving?"

Calgar frowned, instructing the Star Whisperer to transfer the communication, wondering if something had happened to the kid again.

"Your Excellency, Chapter Master of the Calgar Chapter."

In the projection of the Astropathic Communication, Alvin appeared to be in complete darkness, wearing a "friendly" smile, "I'm very sorry to bother you so late. Actually, there's something concerning the safety of the Alert Star that I'd like to ask for your permission."

Upon hearing that it concerned the safety of the Alert Star, Calgar's previously nonchalant expression immediately turned serious. "What is it? Speak."

"It's like this, Lord Calgar." Alvin paused for half a second, organizing his thoughts, before continuing, "I have a plan that can cripple Abaddon's Chaos Fleet, but it requires your cooperation."

"Devastating the Chaos Fleet..." Calgar raised an eyebrow, a keen interest in his eyes. "Tell me, what's your plan?"

"Ahem..." However, Alvin suddenly coughed a few times as if feeling a little guilty, his eyes darting around, and his voice became much softer. "You promise me first, whether you agree or not, you won't get angry, and you definitely won't tell anyone that this idea was mine, okay?"

After all, if it got out that the Ultramarines Chapter was personally acting as "bait," then almost every member of the Milky Way would come after him to settle scores!

The thought of being targeted by countless toilet seats made Alvin feel a little apprehensive.

"You little brat... you wouldn't be trying to scheme against me, would you?"

Calgar was no ordinary man; he could hold his own against the High Lord of the Imperium. A cunning and shrewd politician, how could he not see that Alvin's condition was clearly a way of finding a way out?

"Your words are so hurtful, Lord Calgar." Alvin feigned tears, his voice trembling, and covered his face with his sleeve. "I have served the Imperium, I have shed blood for the Imperium, I am a man of iron will!"

"..."

Although Calgar knew the kid was faking it, he still looked at him with some disdain and said helplessly, "Alright, stop pretending with me and just tell me... I promise you, I won't tell anyone."

Upon hearing this, Alvin immediately regained his composure, showing no trace of his previous aggrieved expression, and said righteously, "As expected of one of the three pillars of the Imperium, the great Ultramarines Chapter, the perfect Ultramarines, Lord Marius Calgar, I truly admire you to the utmost!"

"Have you finished rambling? Hurry up and say it!" Calgar couldn't hold back any longer and snapped, pinching his throbbing temples.

He didn't know whether that legendary medal falling into the hands of such a shameless kid was a blessing or a curse for the Imperium.

"Ahem, actually, it's like this, Lord Calgar." Having laid the groundwork, Alvin coughed twice and said tactfully, "Our Valshius Family possesses a rather powerful... cannon. If we can pinpoint the coordinates of Abaddon's Chaos Fleet, we can launch an orbital strike. Even if we can't kill Abaddon, we can severely damage his Chaos Fleet, creating a relatively advantageous situation for you, for the Imperium, and for Alert Star."

"... And what about the 'but' that follows?" Calgar sneered. If nothing unexpected happened, there should be another half-sentence after that.

"Lord Calgar is indeed impressive; he spotted the weakness of this... cannon at a glance." Alvin gave a thumbs up, looking admiring. "The only problem now is how to get Abaddon's Chaos Fleet to the coordinates we want."

"Hmm, that's definitely a problem." Calgar had barely finished speaking when he saw Alvin's smug expression on the projection screen. He immediately realized what was going on, his eyelids twitching wildly. "You wouldn't be... suggesting I be used as bait to lure Abaddon's fleet, would you?"

"Ahem, what do you mean by 'temptation'? I just hope you can pilot the flagship and wander around the orbit of the Alert Star for a few days, um... that's it." Alvin said sheepishly.

"Say it again?"

Calgar was shocked, and even thought for a moment that he might have misheard. This kid actually wanted him to pilot his personal flagship and go for a spin in space.

He began to suspect that this kid had been corrupted by Chaos and was plotting how to kill him. Otherwise... this plan, no matter how you looked at it, seemed more like an attempt to kill him!

Putting aside the question of how powerful that "cannon" is, and whether it can cripple the Chaos Fleet in one strike, just the fact that he, as its commander, is personally piloting the flagship into space—is he really not afraid of being boarded by Chaos?

Even if Calgar boasts that his martial prowess is comparable to Chaos's, the risks involved in doing so are clearly too great and do not align with the tactics of Ultramarines.

He is the commander-in-chief of an army. If something happens to him on the Alert Star, the consequences will undoubtedly have an indelible and enormous impact on the entire Imperium!

It might even affect the Primarch's Indomitable Crusade plan!

Just as Calgar was filled with shock and doubt, Alvin let out a deep breath, his previously playful expression turning serious. "I know how dangerous this plan is, but... Lord Calgar, this is the only way to quickly resolve the danger to Alert Star, severely damage the Chaos Fleet, and even kill Abaddon!"

Kalga remained silent, his brows furrowed, as if he were in the Chinese character Sichuan, and his index finger tapped rapidly and frequently on the table, as if he was also struggling.

"Lord Calgar, it's undeniable that you are bait, but... precisely because of your importance, even if Abaddon knows you're bait, he will spare no expense to decapitate you!" Alvin said urgently. "Besides, with the Space Bridge, you won't be in any danger. Just teleport back to the Alert Star via the Space Bridge before the attack arrives."

The Alert Star must not fall!

Now, the only chance lies with Calgar, who can be used as bait to lure the Chaos Fleet to the designated coordinates, and then use "Void Claw" to cripple Abaddon's fleet in one blow!

They have two advantages in this plan.

First, neither the Chaos Fleet nor Abaddon knew of the existence of the "Space Bridge"; second, Abaddon was unaware that the Fallen Angels of the Alert Fortress had quietly switched sides and become his subordinates.

If they are well-intentioned but unprepared, they have a high chance of winning this round, but only if Calgar willingly becomes this heavyweight bait!

Sending one of the Imperium's three pillars, the Ultramarines Chapter, to act as bait—let alone Abaddon and the Chaos Fleet, even the Imperium itself... probably wouldn't dare to think of it, much less do it!

"Okay, I agree to your plan."

After a moment, seemingly having finally finished his contemplation, Calgar closed his eyes and nodded heavily. "Alvin Valshius, I... entrust the fate of the entire Alert Star, and even the Imperium, to your hands. Do not disappoint me, and even more so... do not disappoint the former owner of that medal."

"Yes, Your Excellency Calgar."

On the projection screen, Alvin solemnly promised, "I swear, I will not let you down!"