What Kind of Gift Do You Call This?

What kind of gift could make Dante so mysterious?

While pondering, Alvin returned to his own cruiser, the "Sword of Redemption," completely bewildered.

A Space Marine returned with Penny.

However, his attire differed from that of most Space Marine, and did not lean towards the "red" revered by the Blood Angels.

The armor was largely white, adorned with red silk decorations reminiscent of a saint, and the shoulder armor was also extremely ornately decorated. But what was most striking was the pure gold skull "wine goblet" hanging at his waist.

Wait, this thing... it looks kind of familiar?

Because most of the Chapter in Warhammer have their own customs, Alvin couldn't recall any at the moment.

"Your His Highness Alvin, you may call me 'Garell the Grail Singer'."

The warrior removed his helmet, revealing long, silver-white hair and a completely blood-crystallized left eye.

His face was etched with the unique relief-style scars of the Blood Angels, giving him an extremely sharp and somewhat cold appearance.

"I am a High Blood Priest of the 3rd Company of the Blood Angels, directly under the command of Chapter Master Dante." Garell knelt on one knee, his clenched right fist striking his chest with a dull thud. "To thank you for your service and contributions to Baal, Chapter Master has ordered me to officially serve you from this day forward, until your fleet returns to Baal."

Um???

Upon hearing Garell's self-introduction, Alvin's first reaction was not elation, but bewilderment.

He did have some understanding of the position of Blood Priest.

Unlike other Chapter, the Blood Angels Chapter has a special position called "Blood Priest". They are usually regarded as heirs of the "Sanguinius" bloodline and their status is close to that of saints in the Chapter.

Their blood was considered sacred and could even temporarily purify the Chaos and pollution.

In the culture of the Blood Angels, the sacrifice of the Blood Priest is seen as the ultimate dedication to combating the genetic curse.

Of course, like the Apothecary of other Chapter, the most important duty of the Blood Priest is to protect the Chapter's Gene Seed, and incidentally save the lives of their wounded brethren.

But that's precisely why Alvin found it strange.

Why would Dante suddenly give him a "Blood Priest" title?

Just as Alvin was wondering what was going on, Garell the Grail Chanter seemed to sense his confusion and said, "It's like this, Your His Highness Alvin, the Chapter Master has given you a... cough cough, a special gift."

How special is it?

Perhaps it was because he had been "tricked" so many times that Alvin had become experienced and began to show a wary expression in advance.

"Well..." It was clear that Garell was an honest man; his pale face flushed slightly, and his voice lowered considerably. "Well, you'll have to see for yourself. I can only tell you that I'm responsible for both guarding and protecting these gifts."

Where is it? Take me there right now!

Alvin's ominous premonition grew stronger and stronger.

What kind of gift could possibly prompt a Blood Priest to utter the words "guard" and "protect"?

"Your His Highness Alvin, this gift can only be seen by you alone." Garell turned his head away, seemingly unable to look Alpha in the eye.

Why all the secrecy? Could it be fragments of Sanguinius' remains?

Alvin thought about it and felt it was probably impossible; even if Dante admired him, he wouldn't give him the fragments of the Primarch's remains.

"Penny, you go back first." After settling the little girl in, Alvin, led by Garell, went to the lower cargo hold of the warship.

On the vast, empty platform, there stood a...:::... shipping container?!

But that's not the most amazing part.

"Please step back a few paces, Lord Alvin." Garell changed his form of address, his expression became serious, and he even drew the "Holy Grail" from his waist.

In the hands of the Blood Priest, this thing is called the "Blood Chalice".

Legend has it that the Blood Chalice was a sacred vessel used by Sanguinius during the Horus Heresy, stained with the blood of the Primarch. Its body was forged from an unknown Psychic Power metal, and its surface was engraved with Angel Wings and scriptures.

After Garell recited scriptures he couldn't understand, he solemnly and carefully opened the container door.

What came into Alvin's view were chains engraved with Bible, like heavily sinful prisoners, tightly bound and restrained to their seats, with what appeared to be suicide collars around their necks. Dozens of strong, tall men were also there.

Without needing to look much, Alvin knew that without exception, all of these people were "Space Marine".

Their Black Carapace and the locations of the neural probes confirmed their identities.

Wait, if he's not mistaken... those chains are made of Adamantium?

"Garell, I think you need to explain this scene..." Alvin's lips twitched wildly, as if he vaguely guessed something.

"As you can see, they are all Space Marine, or rather... they used to be." Garell gripped the Blood Chalice, unleashing powerful Psychic Power directed at the warriors bound by Adamantium chains. His tone was complex as he said, "They were also members of the Blood Angels, but for various reasons, they became trapped in Black Rage and Blood Thirst, unable to extricate themselves, and were thus imprisoned."

"Death Company?"

Alvin finally found information about this "company" from his jumbled memories.

"I didn't expect you to know about it too?" Garell was a little surprised, considering that Dante had only recently decided on the existence of the Death Company.

I'd rather I hadn't known!

Alvin looked dejected; he was in despair.

When discussing the Death Company, one cannot avoid the curse of the Blood Angels, which originated from the Horus Heresy, when Primarch Sanguinius was killed by Horus.

The Gene Seed of his offspring were thus doubly cursed.

Red Thirst, also known as Blood Thirst, is a primal thirst for blood that causes the user to descend into a bloodthirsty frenzy during battle.

Black Rage, or Black Rage, is an even more deadly curse. The Blood Angels will fall into the illusion of Sanguinius' death, completely losing his mind and becoming unable to distinguish friend from foe.

These Blood Angels are identified and then imprisoned deep within the Chapter's monastery.

They are only released in the most critical moments, and under the guidance of the Blood Priest, they carry out a suicidal charge and charge into battle.

If they are lucky enough to survive, what awaits them is not leniency, but another mission that will surely lead to their deaths.

Members of the Death Company are almost certain to die, and the very few survivors will be brought back and their fates will be determined by the Blood Priest: whether to be executed or imprisoned.

Their remains are also considered "cursed Holy Relic," both a "stain" on the Chapter and a symbol of redemption.

This is undoubtedly a hot potato!

Alvin's eyes were lifeless; he dared not imagine what would happen to him if the Inquisitor discovered him one day.

There are now two Xenos on this ship, one of whom is Necron, a major enemy of the Imperium.

After thinking it over, Alvin realized that the lightest charge he could face from the Vought was... stealing the Chapter's Gene Seed.

Besides, if any Necron, Eldar, or Death Company is discovered, he will be hunted down to the ends of the earth by the Inquisitor!