The Desperate Moment: Pertita's True Secret!

The Pertita Campaign has evolved into another form, with the Tyran fleet frantically digging through every inch of the planet in an attempt to find the vanished Alvin, but no matter how hard they try, they can't find a trace of him!

Why is the Hive Mind so insane, willing to go to any lengths to find Alvin?

The reason is simple: from Alvin's repeated mysterious disappearances, it vaguely sensed something about the essence of things!

It is neither the power of the Warp nor the power of the gods!

Rather, it was a completely new power, and even—when Alvin disappeared one time, it keenly sensed that "unique" power.

Within that mysterious power, it detected the "scent" of another, much wider world!

This is what truly drives the Hive Mind to madness; they are the very embodiment of greed and hunger.

As one of "Tyran's " many tentacles, how could it possibly let go of the opportunity to devour another world?

The Pertita Campaign, including the Tyranid Hive's reaction, was unfolding slowly, just as Alvin had predicted.

Since it's bait, it needs to be of sufficient quantity!

Otherwise, how could the massive Tyran fleet have been bogged down in the Death World of Pertita by him alone, with just a few words?

The Tyranid Swarm rarely employ strategy or intelligence; they mostly act on instinct.

But that doesn't mean they are inferior beings lacking "intelligence".

Rather, most of the time, the situations Tyran faces don't actually require its fleet at all.

If you have intelligent thinking, you can simply overwhelm them with sheer numbers and win. Why bother using your brain?

But now, the Hive Mind, which controls the "Leviathan" fleet, is clearly a force of cunning intelligence.

So if you want to catch such a big fish, you need to have enough bait!

"Dante, they should already be in action, right?" Alvin appeared once again on the barren plain.

Gazing at the ravine-strewn surface of the planet, riddled with holes by Tyran, he murmured, "I've gone to great lengths to create such a huge opportunity for you. If you still can't seize it, then Baal deserves this fate!"

Because of the warp Shadow in the Warp of the Hive Mind, he is currently completely unable to establish necessary contact with the human fleet outside.

However, he believed that a good commander would definitely understand him and create opportunities for him!

Just as he was about to take another stroll around Tyran to complete his "daily quests," a figure appeared ahead of him, walking towards the sunset, seemingly bathed in dazzling golden light.

"There are others?"

Alvin paused for a moment, then assumed a wary stance, staring intently at the figure.

"Haven't seen you for a long time."

A familiar voice made Alvin feel at ease.

A moment later, upon seeing that familiar figure, Alvin's pupils constricted, and he froze on the spot as if struck by lightning, speechless for a long time.

Yes, it's you--.

He gazed at the man with amusement, then suddenly stammered, "You, how did you get here?!"

The figure was none other than Inquisitor Winnie Winslet, the woman who had shared life and death with him on Losell.

"Of course I came for you."

Winnie's voice was somewhat aloof. Her long golden hair cascaded over her shoulders, and her features were exquisitely delicate, especially her eyes, which held a faint golden light, as if adorned with stars. They were divine, majestic, and unapproachable.

"Here for me?" Alvin couldn't help but grin. "Could it be... that you've come to ask me out?"

"No, I'm here to tell you that you must defend this place."

Winnie gazed at him intently, as if reluctant to part, and whispered, "There's a very important secret here."

"What secret?" Alvin sensed the seriousness of the matter from Winnie's eyes.

If it were just an ordinary secret, Winnie, who is already a "Living Saint," would never have made a special trip here, let alone acted so seriously.

"Come with me." Winnie shook her head, not revealing the secret, but turned and walked towards a certain direction.

Completely baffled, Alvin could only follow Winnie's footsteps and walk directly into one of the tunnels that Tyran had dug.

The two walked in the darkness for an unknown amount of time.

Alvin was getting impatient when he suddenly realized that the road looked familiar. "Wait, where is this..."

"It looks familiar, doesn't it?"

Winnie walked ahead, and the two emerged from the tunnel. Suddenly, the space opened up before them, revealing a narrow, canyon-like fissure. "This is the Blackstone Temple where you found the fragments of the 'Void Dragon,' but the secret I'm about to tell you lies deeper within."

There's another secret?!

Alvin was almost dizzy. Wasn't Pertita designated as Death World by the Emperor's Expeditionary Force back in the 30k era? What other secrets could there be besides the Shard of the Void Dragon?!

"Back during the Great Crusade, His Emperor- Emperor discovered the 'Void Dragon' fragment here." Winnie seemed to have guessed his thoughts, leading the way as she explained, "But at the time, His Majesty the Emperor, for some reason, did not take this Star God Fragment away, but left it here. As for the reason—you'll find out soon enough."

"Blackstone?!"

After Alvin realized that "Blackstone" seemed to be the only possible reason.

Besides taking the Void Dragon, they naturally wouldn't miss the Blackstone Creation of the Necron. This thing was a treasure, whether it was Psychic Power or amplifying Psychic Power, so they moved the whole thing to another world.

You're right.

Winnie nodded.

Instead, they arrived at the site of the Blackstone Creation that had been embedded in the mountain. After the Blackstone Pyramid was moved, only the cracked rock remained.

However, just as Alvin was wondering why there seemed to be no way out, he saw Winnie take a deep breath.

Then make a fist with all five fingers.

Boom!!!

The seemingly frail girl slammed her fist into the cracked rock wall, the immense force spreading outwards and even creating a surging shockwave!

Seeing this, Alvin couldn't help but swallow hard, his eyes widening.

Good heavens, is this Living Saint really that powerful?!

But before he could even sigh, he saw a path that could be used by people suddenly appear behind the collapsed rock wall.

There's another road here?!

Alvin's pupils contracted sharply. Moreover, this path was hidden behind the Blackstone Creation, unknown even to the Void Dragon. What exactly was hidden within?

Suddenly, he was enveloped by a strong sense of foreboding.

"Come with me." Winnie remained aloof, giving him a dismissive, wary look. "What's inside is Pertita's true secret."

Despite being a sheer drop, they walked as if on flat ground, as if gravity had lost its effect. They appeared to be moving forward, but in reality, they were moving downwards!

The deeper you go, the dimmer the light becomes!

Alvin's forehead was beaded with cold sweat. He had already guessed a little: the power of the Warp had affected this place, which was why the gravity was reversed!

So here's the question: the Warp forces that can affect gravity—the secrets hidden within them are probably also related to the Warp!

Could it be an image of the Four Gods?

As Alvin was guessing, Winnie in front of him stopped, her body radiating a dazzling golden light that illuminated the area ahead!

An ancient and weathered stone gate stands prominently at the end of this abyss, carved with countless intricate patterns and sealed with hundreds of huge, black iron chains!

Alvin stared at the stone gate, his ominous premonition coming true. He swallowed hard.

A bitter look appeared on his face. "This thing, could it be—"

"This is Pertita, the true secret—the Gate of Daemon!" Winnie sighed softly, a complex emotion flickering in her eyes. "Once destroyed, this place will become—a second 'Curse Scar' tearing apart the galaxy."

Alvin felt a chill run down his spine; it felt like a million alpacas were stampeding through his mind!