Alvin, Full of Cunning

In Alvin's view, these Chaos Lords were like spinning tops, utterly begging to be slapped!

No one listens to your gentle words, but once they're slapped in the face, they realize how much it hurts and then they all agree.

Seeing their fearful gazes, Alvin touched the "head" that Afkar had chopped off and thrown to him, his gaze falling on them. "Gentlemen, I know you have resentment and anger in your hearts, but it's alright, I'm magnanimous, I don't mind."

Upon hearing this, their expressions twisted.

Are you generous?

What about the person you shot because their smile was too ugly?!

Unfortunately, with the gun pointed at their heads, they dared not vent their anger, and could only force a smile and offer flattery.

"Everyone, I don't know what you're thinking, and I don't want to know."

Alvin seemed to have recovered, regaining his previous calm demeanor, and tapped the table. "But you all should understand the importance of Avalon. Just yesterday, Lord Abaddon was already urging us on, and I'm sure you all know what that means, right?"

Is Lord Abaddon urging me?

This news caused the expressions on the faces of many Chaos Warband Lord to change once again.

This was also what Alvin wanted. He continued, "Let me make this clear from the start: if anyone affects Lord Abaddon's plans, don't blame me for reporting their name to Lord Abaddon."

The faces of many Warband Lords were contorted in disgust.

If you're going to complain, just complain. Why be so blunt? Are you afraid they won't cooperate when they get back?!

"Alright, everyone, let's head back as soon as possible."

Alvin waved and said, "I hope to see you all here in two days."

After watching the trembling, furious Chaos Lord leave the council hall one by one, Alvin couldn't help but laugh out loud.

"Ha ha ha ha"

It has to be said that this was the most enjoyable time he had ever played "Zane".

How was my performance?

Alvin, beaming with pride, turned to Afkar: "Doesn't it look like a real Khorne Cultist?!"

Thinking of how those Chaos Warband Lord had cowered in fear, their necks hunched, as if afraid of offending this madman, Afkar couldn't help but twitch his lips and nod sullenly. ".-Like."

Based on Alvin's performance, it is no exaggeration to say that he has far surpassed the average Khorne Cultist.

His mood swings were unpredictable; he was prone to sudden murders and appeared to be insane, frequently going mad. The word "like" is no longer sufficient to describe him; he was insane!

Forget it, it's none of his business to worry about this.

Even if the sky falls, the Lion King will be there to watch.

He now had only one wish: that this prince wouldn't lead the Sons of the Forest Chapter astray, otherwise...

The thought of the entire Chapter Brother's appearance turning into Alvin's made Afkar's teeth ache and sent chills down his spine.

Afkar shook his head, banishing these jumbled thoughts; now was not the time to consider such matters. "Your Highness, aren't you afraid they'll change their minds if you let them go back like this?"

After the council session ended, Alvin instructed the Chaos Lord to return to their respective warships to gather their elite warriors and prepare for the attack on the Hive City two days later.

But Afkar saw this as somewhat reckless, since these people had been threatened, and who knew what would happen after they returned?

Will they still obediently follow the orders of this tyrannical lord?

"Don't worry, they will definitely come back."

Alvin, however, wasn't worried about this at all, appearing completely confident. "They'll definitely come, whether they come voluntarily or not, unless they want to quit."

"Why?"

Afkar asked, puzzled.

After all, these people didn't do it voluntarily; they were all coerced by "Zane" and were placed under duress.

I only reluctantly agreed.

Now that they're out of danger, they should be grateful they're not seeking revenge on "Zane." There's absolutely no way they'll come back; otherwise, wouldn't they be walking right into a trap?

"You still don't understand 'Chaos'," Alvin said earnestly, glancing at him.

"There's no need to know so much," Afkar muttered to himself.

"Whether they come willingly or not, they have to come!" Alvin said this with unwavering conviction and a resolute gaze. "The reason is simple: they can outwardly comply with me but inwardly defy me, but—they are more afraid of Abaddon!"

"Abaddon?"

Upon hearing this name, Afkar finally realized. "I understand. If they don't come, you can completely shift the blame onto them, and Abaddon will never forgive them then, right?"

"That's right." Alvin nodded slowly, a hint of appreciation in his eyes. "Avalon's geographical location is unique. It's the only Industrial World on the route to the Stone Fortress. Its importance is self-evident. Whoever can completely control it will hold the dominant position in the entire war."

"If Avalon remains under Imperium control, Abaddon's Black Legion will be constantly besieged on both sides. Furthermore, due to the planet's unique characteristics, the Imperium can mobilize the Astra Militarum and Space Marine Chapter around the Eye of Terror to continuously join the battle for the Stone Fortress."

"This is not the situation Abaddon wants to see. If the war gets bogged down, the consequences will be far beyond what he can bear."

At this point, Alvin's gaze also fell on the central control panel, on the hologram showing the distribution of the Chaos Fleet.

A fierce glint appeared in his eyes. "In other words, if Abaddon wants to conquer the Stone Fortress, he must bring Avalon completely under Chaos's control. Only in this way can he completely cut off the Imperium's reinforcements, leaving the Stone Fortress isolated and helpless, allowing it to be gradually devoured!"

Although the main battlefield was at the Stone Fortress, the key to influencing the entire course of the war actually lay in this seemingly insignificant Hive City!

This is precisely why Abaddon went so far as to send an army of 10,000 men to conquer Avalon!

"You tell me—if this strategy, which Abaddon so highly, is ruined by these Chaos Lords, can they still stay in Chaos?" Alvin withdrew his gaze, saying with a hint of amusement, "They've already pledged allegiance to Chaos, but if they can't even stay in Chaos, that's a true dead end. So, whether they like it or not, they have to come in two days!"

This is an open strategy.

If they don't come, Alvin will complain.

But if they come, the fate awaiting these Chaos Lords will be to fall into the trap that Alvin and the Lion King set in advance.

"Your Highness is truly—" Afkar racked his brains, trying to find a suitable adjective, but could only say, "Trickster!"

Alvin gave him a cold look. If you can't speak, just shut your mouth. What do you mean by "cunning"?!