The Lion King's Iron Fist!
Alvin refused to leave.
He always felt that he was thrown here with some kind of mission, and besides, he didn't even know where he was, so leaving rashly would only be more dangerous.
Perhaps we should stay here for now.
Once we understand the situation, we can contact the warship or find a way back.
During the few days he spent with Zabriel, Alvin gained a deeper understanding of this former Dark Angels, now Fallen Angel.
He is very perceptive.
He always took care of everyone in the tribe. Although he was taciturn and didn't like to talk much, he protected the tribe with his actions.
Those whose faces were filled with death only showed a glimmer of hope and joy for survival when they saw Zabriel.
They made Zabriel the Guardians.
He provided food and shelter for this tribe of the elderly, weak, sick, and disabled, who had been driven out of the Hive City, protecting them from the wild beasts of the forest.
That day, as always, Zabriel carried the enormous carcass of a wild beast back to the tribe.
"It's not safe here anymore."
After dividing the meat, Zabriel sat down with Alvin, his voice tinged with worry. "We're moving in a few days."
"What happened?" Alvin asked.
"There are many Planetary Defense Force stationed on the outskirts of the forest," Zabriel said with a hint of worry in his eyes. "The movement of the Planetary Defense Force means that there may be danger or a rebellion in this area."
"Is it possible that it's just training?"
Alvin stated that the deployment of the Planetary Defense Force can sometimes be for training purposes, not just for counterinsurgency operations.
"If it's training, we won't be carrying heavy tanks or other equipment." Zabriel shook his head, dismissing his suggestion. "Tomorrow, I'm going out to find new settlements; you stay here and protect them."
"OK."
Alvin agreed.
After all, he had eaten there for several days; consider it an act of gratitude.
Suddenly, footsteps echoed through the forest.
Zabriel was very alert and immediately turned to look into the depths of the forest, following the sound.
However, when the moonlight shone on the man in the forest, both Zabriel and Alvin stared wide-eyed, their expressions filled with disbelief.
The man was extremely strong, like a towering mountain. Even the Space Marine looked as small as mortals in his presence.
His face was as cold and stern as cast iron, with sharply defined cheekbones and jawline, as perfect as a Greek sculpture carved with a knife and axe, possessing both the majesty of a superior and a touch of domineering power!
The man wore dark green armor, its surface plated with ancient dark gold patterns, resembling a deep star map. But the most eye-catching feature was the double-headed Aquila on his breastplate!
One beak pecks at a sword, the other holds a flower in its mouth.
Its shoulder armor was engraved with Codex runes, one side depicting the key to forgiveness and the other a lost book, although it was still discernible...
Despite the wear and tear of time, this armor cannot conceal its former glory and splendor!
The man stood in the moonlight, his pale hair faintly mixed with a few strands of gold, his deep eyes and aged face still possessing the charm of his youth.
His gaze shifted between Alvin and Zabriel, somewhat lost, as if he were still reminiscing.
"Lion, the Lion King..."
Zabriel uttered the word with anguish.
Yes!
Even after ten thousand years, the Primarch, once so majestic and proud like Lion, has succumbed to the relentless passage of time.
He became an old man.
But that face!
That imposing aura, and that deep green Power Armor — Zabriel swore he would never forget it!
This scene had appeared countless times in his dreams, an encounter with the Gene-Father.
But when he actually appeared before him, Zabriel's originally calm heart was suddenly filled with fear, panic, guilt, and even resentment!
The Lion King was stunned for a few seconds.
For someone like him, a few seconds might seem like a short time to an ordinary person, but to him, it felt like centuries had passed—it was an incredibly long time!
As for Alvin, he was completely bewildered.
My brain went blank for several seconds, like a rock, my chaotic thoughts like tangled wires, to the point that I was a little overloaded.
Lion, Lion King
First Legion, Lord of the Dark Angels, Primarch known as the Lion King, Ryan Aljonsen!
Zabriel? Zabriel?!
Memories flooded Alvin's mind like a fierce tidal wave!
It turns out he had misremembered the translated name!
Zabriel is Zabriel, the Dark Angels who plays an important role in the Lion King's Return storyline, and also the first Absolved Angels to be pardoned by the Lion King!
Of course, in the storyline of The Lion King Returns, the relationship between the "father and son" is not as simple as they hug each other and cry after meeting, and then being granted forgiveness for their sins.
What actually happened was -
Before Alvin could continue his thoughts, a roar of an explosive bomb ripped through the tribe's silent night sky, shattering the eerie tranquility.
It was Zabriel who first drew his Bolter, aimed directly at the former Gene-Father, the newly returned Lion King, and pulled the trigger.
The rocket-propelled bullet, like a shooting star, trailed a dazzling streak of light as it hurtled straight toward the Lion King.
The Lion King raised an eyebrow.
Very good, he likes courageous offspring.
Although he had only recently woken up, he didn't mind his son daring to betray him. He moved his body a little and taught this blind bastard a lesson, letting him know who the real "father" was!
Almost the instant the Bolter, Lion King, who had only recently returned and was still in a daze, displayed his strength.
Boom!!!
The ground was churned up and shook violently.
The surrounding soil, several meters high, was shaken up several meters, and the Lion King's figure, dragging a violent gale and carrying suffocating pressure, instantly turned into a blur!
The bullet grazed the Lion King's shoulder armor, leaving a trail of dazzling sparks.
Immediately afterwards, Zabriel was sent flying backward by a powerful iron fist from the seemingly old Lion King, crashing through trees along the way.
Such a fast Primarch!
Alvin was shocked once again. If the Raven King's style was unpredictable and elusive, then the Lion King's style was unquestionably crushing and violent, a pure head-on clash!
After blasting Zabriel away, the Lion King immediately turned his gaze to Alvin, who was "watching the show" from the side.
Buzz!
The moment his eyes met the Lion King's, Alvin's mind went blank. He realized he was in trouble; had the Lion King mistaken him for Zabriel's accomplice?!
As it turns out, associating with Fallen Angel will inevitably bring retribution sooner or later.
It was just a thought that briefly crossed my mind.
An unforgettable, crushing aura, mixed with a deafening sonic boom, rushed towards Alvin at the same time.
It's the Lion King!
The icy gaze pierced his heart like a cannonball!
Psychic Power Barrier!
Almost instinctively, Alvin manipulated his Psychic Power to create several barriers in front of him.
But it's completely useless!
The mere few layers of Psychic Power barriers were utterly ineffective against the Lion King; he merely took a single step.
The violent shockwave caused the barrier to shatter and howl.
The fist, covered in iron armor, was like a roaring Leman Russ Tank!
Boom!!!
The already fragile barrier was shattered by this punch.
With each punch, a surging wave of air, carrying an immense force, sent Alvin flying more than ten meters away!
It's no exaggeration to say that.
Alvin felt as if he had been hit in the chest by a missile traveling at several Mach.
If it weren't for the remnants of the Sky-Shaking Unicron Armor protecting his internal organs, that punch would have turned him into a skewer of candied hawthorns, hanging directly on the Lion King's arm!
Are you kidding me?!
Alvin landed in the ruins, his whole body aching, his bones feeling like they were about to break, and his mind filled with questions.
To be fair, he had met Lorca before.
The power and speed of these two are on completely different levels. Are they really both Primarch created by the Emperor?
Did the Emperor truly show no favoritism when creating the Primarch?!