The Battle of Pyeonggwang

Several days later, Dante, the Chapter Master the Blood Angels, who was on his way to provide support, received a Warp communication, the contents of which were heartbreaking.

The recipients of this communication were Imperial Navy Admirals, including Cedric Hamilton, Commander of the Iron Judicator Fleet; Marshal Patrick Dias of the 19th Expeditionary Group of the Astra Militarum; Sion Farrell, former Grand Sage of the Mechanicus Hive City Avalon; Hal Kusman, former Lord of the Hive City Planet.

The Imperium Industrial World, located in the Idolater System, with its Hive City Avalon, has fallen into the hands of Chaos!

"No need to go to Avalon."

After Dante finished reading the entire document with a blank expression, his eyelids lowered, and his voice betrayed no emotion or fluctuation.

Several adjutants, the Company Commander of the Blood Angels, and even the busy Tech-Priest all cast puzzled glances upon hearing this.

That Warp communication was encrypted, and only the commander was authorized to view it.

However, the deeper meaning behind those words caused the expressions of those present to change several times. Finally, it was the Blood Priest who spoke up and asked the reason, "Chapter Master, has Avalon fallen?"

Dante slowly closed his eyes, pondered for a long while, sighed, and said, "Yes, just two days ago, Avalon's Hive City was occupied by Chaos. Except for a small portion of the Imperial Fleet that withdrew, none survived."

This news was like a thunderbolt from the blue!

The Blood Priest, in particular, whose face turned extremely grim, exclaimed, "How could we still be a step too late!"

They have already tried their best.

However, the Warp was turbulent and fraught with danger. Even though they had risked choosing the shortest route, they still couldn't make it!

Once Avalon falls, it means that the Dark Angels Legion located on both Dragon Forest Star and Stone Fortress will be completely surrounded by the Chaos Legion, with no support from behind.

"So close, so very close!"

The Blood Priest's eyes were filled with resentment, his bloodshot eyes bulging as he glared at the holographic star map. They were only one step away from Avalon!

If, if they could hold on for just one more day, no, even half a day, just half a day more, the Blood Angels fleet...

Then you can reach Avalon.

But now, it's too late to say anything.

One wrong step and you're behind for the rest of the way – they've completely missed their chance to hold onto Avalon!

"Chapter Master, perhaps—we can try a forced landing?" the adjutant said, still unwilling to give up, as he gazed at Avalon, who was so close at hand.

"No."

However, Dante responded with a firm denial, "A forced landing will only deplete our strength. Besides, Avalon has fallen under the control of Chaos and has lost its value. Even if we take it back, it will be useless."

Planets occupied by Chaos often see the construction of Daemon Factory in a very short time.

The earth and the sky will be completely corrupted!

Even if they pay a heavy price to reclaim Avalon, it will be to no avail. What the Imperium needs is a stable rear, not a planet corrupted by Chaos.

"Then—destroy it completely!"

The adjutant's tone was icy, his eyes filled with murderous intent. "Chaos, having seized Avalon, will undoubtedly establish Daemon Factory. We cannot allow it to become an ally of Chaos. Chapter Master, I am willing to lead ten squads to destroy Chaos's Daemon Factory!"

"...

Dante's lips twitched slightly. He glanced at his excited lieutenant, a thought flashing through his mind, and said, "No need. Our most important task right now is to reach the nearest Dragon Forest Star. According to intelligence—a large portion of the Dark Angels' main force is trapped on that planet."

"???""

The adjutant gave him a look that said, "Are you kidding me?"

The most important thing right now isn't cutting off Chaos's supply lines and destroying the Daemon Factory?!

"Chapter Master, " he hesitated, looking at Dante, "I think, rather than going to support the Dark Angels of Dragon Forest Star,

We should take advantage of the fact that Chaos has just occupied the Hive City and prioritize destroying the Daemon Factory. Otherwise, even if we go to Dragon Forest Star, we'll still face the endless stream of Daemon produced by the Daemon Factory behind us!

The adjutant's thinking is correct.

If we don't cut off Chaos's supply lines and destroy those Daemon Factory, what good will it do for them to support the Dark Angels?

The problem was that Dante's brows were furrowed in worry. He pinched his temples and couldn't help but sigh; he really wasn't good at lying.

In fact, he concealed something from everyone.

That Warp communication, including the news of Avalon's fall, was all a fabricated illusion; the real news...

He was a Space Marine appeared mysteriously in his lounge amidst the ancient forest, claiming to be the "Sons of the Forest," and was personally handed over to him.

Dante had learned the entire plan from the other party, and also knew about Alvin and the return of another Primarch!

Using Chaos's warships to attack the Alvin Chaos Legion is undeniably audacious; even Dante was shocked.

But Dante, appointed by Robert Guilliman as the Supreme Commander of the Dark Imperium, also keenly realized that this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!

If Alvin's plan succeeds, Abaddon's Black Legion will suffer a severe blow, and at least for the time being, it will no longer have the strength to harass other planets on the Dark Side.

Moreover, if this plan succeeds, the effects will be far more than just that!

Don't forget, there is also a Primarch, the Ultramarines, the Regent of the Imperial Regent, Robert Guilliman, whose fleet has crossed the Great Rift and is on Indomitable Crusade.

Dante is a competent commander with a vision far beyond that of ordinary people. It is precisely because of this that he was able to perceive the terrifying energy contained in Alvin's seemingly audacious plan.

This is no longer a simple matter of rescuing a certain legion; it involves the Indomitable Crusade and the Imperium's grand plan to reclaim the Dark Territories!

"No need to say anything more."

This time, Dante had to act unilaterally. His gaze was solemn, and his voice was stern as he said, "Change course immediately and head to Dragon Forest Star!"

"Chapter Master!"

The adjutant looked shocked.

He couldn't understand why the previously brilliant Chapter Master hadn't been able to see such a simple thing.

"Execute the command."

Dante didn't give him a chance, directly using his status to intimidate him. "I am now the Regent, the Dark Side Commander appointed by Robert Guilliman. Notify the rest of the fleet to change course and head to Dragon Forest Star to reinforce the Dark Angels!"

The adjutant opened his mouth, but after seeing Dante's unequivocal decision, he ultimately remained silent. "Yes, Chapter Master!"

Regardless of whether the commander's decision is right or wrong, they must abide by and execute it until the actual results are in!

You can question it, but you must comply.

Watching his departing adjutant, Dante sat in his seat on the command bridge, his gaze drifting towards the porthole. He muttered to himself, "The Regent and I have staked the future of the Dark Imperium on this. Kid, don't let us down."

What Alvin didn't know was that his original plan to simply teach Abaddon a lesson and incidentally save the First Legion had inadvertently evolved into a decisive battle between the Dark Imperium and Chaos!