The Turning Point in the Battle of Baal: The Pertita Campaign (Part Two)

Dante wanted to awaken the "Veteran" slumbering deep within the monastery, but a single command was clearly insufficient to convince the masses.

Although he is the Blood Lord, the Holy Baal is by no means his personal fiefdom.

Upon learning that Dante was about to awaken those slumbering "veterans," the most precious and ancient heroes of the Chapter, Ed, a Techmarine, immediately raised objections.

"Lord Louis Dante, Blood Lord, Lord of Baal, I must remind you!" Ed's expression was extremely solemn, his voice carrying a hint of incomprehension and doubt. "You bear the important responsibility of saving Baal..."

We must never let personal feelings affect the overall situation!

Calling the Chapter Master by his first name was already a rather serious inquiry, showing just how much this technical operative resisted the order.

Similarly, the Chief Librarian Mephisto and the Blood High Priest Hector also expressed strong doubts about the sudden decision made by this Blood Lord.

As the supreme commander, Dante must never allow personal feelings to override the overall situation; he must always maintain a calm mind.

But now, after hearing that Alvin single-handedly dealt heavy damage to dozens of Tyranid Swarm, Dante seems to have gone mad, wanting to awaken those slumbering, Veteran. What is he trying to do?

Not only do they not understand, but I'm sure that if this order were to be sent out, the brothers in other Chapter would also raise objections!

"I understand your concerns, brothers."

Dante's gaze darkened slightly. He met their eyes without flinching and said, word by word, "I assure you, I have no selfish motives whatsoever. Awakening the ancient hero of the Chapter is not to save him."

"I need a reason, Blood Lord."

Chief Techmarine stared intently at Dante, his face expressionless. "You should know very well that those slumbering Veteran are our last trump card. Many of them are already deeply affected by 'Blood Thirst' and 'Black Rage,' and even if they are awakened—they only have one chance. We absolutely cannot waste this precious opportunity on a meaningless human!"

That's the real reason they refused!

The heroes who slumber in ancient Dreadnought... no, to be precise, only a very few of them can still barely retain their sanity.

The majority of the remaining beings, worn down by the long years and influenced by Blood Thirst and Black Rage, had their souls and reason gradually eroded away.

Once awakened, they will be completely trapped in "hallucinations," believing themselves to be Primarch fighting Horus, consumed by endless Blood Thirst and black rage, transforming into pure killing beasts!

This is also why Chief Techmarine has consistently disagreed with waking them up at this time.

Those ancient and Dreadnought warriors, deeply consumed by Black Rage and Blood Thirst, are their last trump card. Once Tyran lands on Baal, they will become the guardians of Baal, and where the angels are buried, will be the sharpest blade!

How can such a precious "asset" be wasted on a mere human being?

So what if he's the heir to the Merchant Dynasty?

The Blood Angels are a newly founded legion, a legion that once saved Emperor and Imperium. Their glorious history is enough to fill an entire archive!

"Ed, my brother—" Dante was also at a loss, unsure how to explain, "This is our chance, our only chance to keep Tyran out of Baal, or even to destroy them!"

The saying "a single hair can affect the whole situation" perfectly describes this moment!

Although Alvin hadn't warned anyone beforehand, the campaign he initiated in Pertita allowed Dante, as the Supreme Commander, to glimpse a glimmer of hope amidst the overwhelming despair of the Zerg! He sensed a glimmer of hope!

The Pertita Campaign is an opportunity!

Although this glimmer of hope is still very small, it is the only remaining hope.

"Blood Lord, you should know very well that this reason alone cannot make me obey your command to awaken the ancient Dreadnought that is dormant!" Ed's tone was very firm, as if he would not give up until he got a clear and convincing answer.

"Dante, we need to understand why you made such an illogical decision." The Chief Librarian's expression was serious, a hint of wariness surging in his eyes. "Putting a human life above Baal's —this isn't a decision you would normally make!"

If he weren't certain that the Chapter Master before him showed no signs of corruption, he might have suspected that the human named Alvin had drugged Dante!

Faced with the three men's persistent questioning, the Blood Lord fell silent, seemingly speechless.

What secret are you hiding?

Mephisto, the Chief Librarian, had an excellent relationship with Dante; the two were practically brothers who had gone through thick and thin together for many years. He knew very well that Dante would never have done such a thing unless there was a very special reason.

In other words, there must have been an even more important reason that truly prompted Dante to make his decision!

"This is indeed an opportunity," Dante said slowly after a long silence. "And I do have a very important reason—that human is very important."

"You... received a revelation?"

Mephisto was certainly aware of the existence of the War Apostle; in fact, he was one of the Verifiers. Naturally, he suspected that Dante had received the War Apostle's revelation.

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The more secrets one knows, the more suffering one experiences.

How he wished he didn't have to carry so many secrets, and the secret of "Alvin" was the most crucial one, and the most important link in the future of the Imperium!

That day, he finally understood.

Now he understood why Robert Guilliman, the Primarch, valued Alvin so highly, and why the War Apostle followed him!

"I'm sorry, "Dante silently apologized to his three brothers. He couldn't reveal this secret, because if he did, the entire Baal would face annihilation!

Looking at the silent Dante, Mephisto sighed deeply, a hint of pity in his eyes. He had already guessed the pain Dante was going through to keep the secret.

Finally, the Chief Librarian slowly spoke, "I agree with Chapter Master Louis Dante's decision. Awaken the slumbering ancient Dreadnought and rush to the aid of Pertita to fight the final battle against Tyran!"

Mephisto, you—

Techmarine's pupils contracted slightly as he looked at the Chief Librarian had suddenly changed his attitude.

I agree.

The Blood High Priest, who had remained silent until now, slowly spoke, "As Chapter Master, you bear secrets we cannot comprehend—but I believe in you, and you will never betray the bloodline of Sanguinius!"

Two of the three have already agreed.

Finally, Ed, who had been insisting, had to sigh helplessly, "Fine, since you've all agreed, I can't refuse—I hope this won't be Baal's destruction."

Thank you for your trust.

Dante was deeply moved by the trust the three men placed in him. With his eyes half-closed, he whispered, "In the name of Sanguinius, I—will not betray the blood of the angel!"

Soon, with the consent of the three, Lord of Baal awakened the ancient Dreadnought who slumbered deep within the Chapter Monastery, still retaining his reason!

But this force is still a drop in the ocean compared to the massive Tyran fleet. They must concentrate all available resources!

Dante was in a dilemma, pondering where to draw upon a Chapter to support his plans.

"Don't forget, we still have another force—" Mephisto paused for half a second, before Dante,

Under the gaze of the Blood High Priest and Techmarine, he slowly said, "Many Blood Angels, deeply afflicted by the curses of 'Blood Thirst' and 'Black Rage,' are still imprisoned in the dungeons. Perhaps they can become a force!"

"... This is too dangerous, Mephisto!"

The Blood High Priest immediately objected.

Blood Angels are warriors trapped in illusions, unable to break free. Once unleashed, they will be a double-edged sword, potentially making things worse!

"No, Mephisto is absolutely right!"

A cold glint flashed in Dante's eyes as he said firmly, "We must seize this opportunity."

Now that we've decided to go all out, there's no reason not to release them!

The High Priest of Blood opened his mouth, but thinking of his plan, he sighed deeply and said in a complicated tone, "Alright, I will try my best to keep them somewhat rational. May Sanguinius bless Baal and the Blood Angels."

The battleship Blade of Vengeance, carrying the Blood Angels Chapter, Lord of Baal, the Chief Librarian, the Chief Techmarine, the Blood High Priest, and several Dreadnoughts that have not yet been awakened and are still in Dreadnought, is heading to the battlefield!

In this battle, the Blood Angels have come out in full force!