The Primaris Plan and the God-Forging Plan!

They couldn't just stand by and watch Ollsen, their right-hand man, be "cut" by the Lion King's single sentence, could they?

If that's the case, where is his authority?

Putting everything else aside, this Dark Angels Chapter probably won't trust him anymore, so regardless of personal reasons...

Whether for other reasons or not, Alvin was forced by the Lion King to step forward.

"That Lion King."

Alvin, steeling himself, stepped forward. "I think, since Ollsen didn't commit a major mistake, stopped the rebellion in time, and even made significant contributions in the subsequent atonement—why don't we give him another chance?"

"Are you going to plead for him?"

The Lion King's gaze suddenly turned cold, and his tone became more forceful. "Boy, do you know—he has crossed the line for an Astartes?!"

As Astartes, the Emperor's Angels of Death, the most important thing is that it was etched into their genes from the very beginning of their creation.

Loyalty! Loyalty! And damn loyalty!

Loyalty is not absolute, but absolute loyalty is not!

In the Warhammer Universe, disloyalty can have serious consequences, far beyond mere rebellion!

This is also why the Lion King cannot forgive Ollsen. Although Zabriel is Fallen Angel, he never thought of joining Chaos, and even went so far as to cause trouble for the Chaos minions.

But Ollsen was different. He had already come up with the idea, and although he hadn't put it into practice yet, the moment he had the idea, he was already guilty.

Meeting the Lion King's intensely intimidating gaze, Alvin felt a little nervous, but still stepped forward. "Yes, I know, but I think we should still give him a chance!"

"On what grounds?"

The Lion King suddenly stood up, his enormous figure, radiating immense pressure, descending upon Alvin.

Seeing this, Ollsen was deeply moved. He bit his lip and said to Alvin, "Your Highness, this is my sin, you don't need to."

But Alvin interrupted him, mustering his courage to look directly at the Lion King, whose face was as cold as ice. "Just because you have appointed me as the First Watch Knight and the Grand Master of the Sons of the Forest Chapter, I have the reason and the right!"

The Lion King's eyes were dark and gloomy, like a volcano about to erupt at any moment.

However, just as Alvin was racking his brains trying to figure out how to protect Ollsen, the Lion King snorted coldly, "Fine, you have guts. Since you want to protect him, I'll let it slide for your sake. But if I find out he shows even the slightest sign of rebellion, you'll be held responsible too!"

Having said that, the Lion King stormed off in a huff.

Zabriel hurriedly followed, giving Alvin a strange look before leaving, and Ollsen was panting heavily and had narrowly escaped death.

However, as soon as he left the control room, the Lion King's anger vanished instantly, replaced by a faint smile.

Zabriel witnessed this scene and couldn't help but sigh inwardly, raising his opinion of Alvin even higher.

"I'm afraid that from the very beginning, the Lion King did it on purpose—he never intended to punish Ollsen at all, but simply used this opportunity to establish Alvin's authority within the Chapter and in Ollsen's mind."

As the saying goes, the bystander sees most of the game.

The Lion King played the villain, Alvin played the hero. In the back and forth between them, Alvin's position in the hearts Chapter this returning Dark Angels —no, Sons of the Forest —was already Mount Tai.

But why?!

Zabriel looked at the Lion King, puzzled.

With Luther's example already set, how dare the Lion King do this—putting Alvin in charge of the Sons of the Forest and establishing his authority? Isn't he afraid of causing another schism?

He hesitated, as if he wanted to say something but then stopped.

Seeing this, the Lion King spoke calmly, "I know what you're worried about, but this kid is different—in short, today's matter..."

Don't tell anyone.

"Yes, Lion King."

Zabriel sighed, and seeing the Lion King's expression, he couldn't help but click his tongue. He always felt that this Primarch was spoiling Alvin a little too much.

Meanwhile, in the bridge control room.

Ollsen, who escaped death, felt both relief at being alive and a deeper sense of guilt.

Alvin also breathed a sigh of relief. The intense atmosphere between him and the Lion King had even made him a little nervous, fearing a sudden outburst of rage.

Just kill Ollsen outright.

This is not an exaggeration at all.

Given the Lion King's temper, those who opposed him either had their heads smashed into their chests or were smashed into a pulp; very few of them were able to stand up.

It can only be said that the Lion King of ten thousand years later is indeed quite different from the proud lion of the past.

Don't overthink it.

Alvin walked over, patted Ollsen on the shoulder who was still kneeling on the ground, and comforted him, saying, "I said I would protect you and absolve you of your sins, and I will do it."

Yes, he really did it. Ollsen was still a little dazed, looking up at the face so close to his own, a surge of emotion welling up inside him. "Your Highness,"

You don't need to plead for me. We were already mentally prepared for this when we joined your ranks.

At this moment, the nearly one hundred Dark Angels who had remained silent all knelt on one knee.

Though they didn't say it aloud, deep down they were grateful to Alvin for saving their Chapter Master. This favor was greater than the forgiveness of their sins!

"Just like the Lion King said—"

Alvin looked at them and took a deep breath. "From this moment on, you are no longer Fallen Angel, nor burdened by sin. You will become members of the Sons of the Forest, continuing to fight for the Emperor and the Lion King!"

"In the name of Caliban, we—willing to be Lion King, willing to be Emperor, willing to be the blade in your hands, to drive out Chaos, and to atone for our sins with blood!"

Nearly a hundred Dark Angels —no, they were Sons of the Forest —made a solemn vow before Alvin.

At this moment, Ollsen, who had been keeping his head down, seemed to have made a decision and suddenly spoke up, "Your Highness, there is one more thing I hope you will grant me."

In high spirits, Alvin didn't think too much about it and nodded, "Okay, tell me what it is."

"Originally belonging to the Baoguan Tianjun, there were eight of us, including myself, who wished to undergo the 'Primaris' surgery." Ollsen's tone was unusually firm and forceful.

Alvin's brow furrowed.

He actually had the Primaris Space Marine, because the Silver Templars, sent here by Calgar due to "Dora Cawl" and "Ultramarines", actually possessed this technology.

Primaris interstellar warriors are often trained from a young age. Veterans like Ollsen who need to undergo "Primaris Upgrade" surgery have an extremely high mortality rate!

This is also the reason for his silence.

"Can you tell me why?" Alvin asked, rubbing his temples.

"This is the result of our joint discussion, Your Highness," Ollsen said slowly. "In the future war situation, the Primaris will inevitably replace the Interstellar Warriors, and we—do not want to fall behind, much less become a burden!"

"You should know how high the risks are for your physical condition when you undergo the Primaris Surgery, right?" Alvin was still reluctant to part with them; he would be heartbroken to lose a veteran like Ollsen!

These veterans are the most precious treasure of the Chapter!

"That's not a reason."

Alvin stared directly at him, as if trying to see through Ollsen's deepest, truest thoughts.

He didn't believe that Ollsen would participate in the Primaris Plan for such a small matter. Even though they were "outdated" space warriors, they were definitely no weaker than a Primaris Space Marine.

Therefore, this is not a reason!

"You're still so perceptive."

Ollsen gave a wry smile and said softly, "Because we learned from Carroll Grand Sage that only Primaris Interstellar Warriors are qualified to participate in the 'God Forging' project, and we don't want to give up this opportunity!"

Upon hearing this, Alvin was pleased.

The "God-Forging Plan" refers to the "Space Marine" he saw in Carroll's Laboratory, but the specific details are still unknown. The only thing known is that this project combines the best of multiple worlds and is a grand plan that could very well overturn the entire Warhammer Universe's concept of the Space Marine!

The problem is, this plan is still in its infancy!

"Please rest assured, Your Highness." Seeing his silence, Ollsen pressed on, insisting, "We are prepared for failure. Even if the modification fails, we will be buried in 'Dreadnought' and continue to fight for you!"

These words moved Alvin deeply.

They were determined to undergo the Primaris Surgery, even if it meant being buried in the Dreadnought. Ollsen and the others were so resolute that he hesitated to speak, unsure of what to say even if he wanted to stop them.

Looking into Ollsen's resolute gaze, Alvin finally gave in. He couldn't refuse such a veteran's plea. "Alright, I—I agree."

Finally, Alvin sighed deeply and patted Ollsen on the shoulder, "I have only one request: all of you, survive. I don't need a few Dreadnought, I need people like you, understand?"

"Yes, Your Highness!"

Ollsen's face lit up with joy.