A Little Heretical Shock for the Dark Angels!

After the battle meeting, Alvin had them continue investigating the situation surrounding the Great Tower and the size of the Chaos Legion, while he himself disappeared for several days in a row.

No one, including the Supreme Grand Master, knew where this First Watch Knight—personally appointed by the Lion King and holding the same status Luther once had—had gone.

Meanwhile, the forces of Chaos had also paid a tremendous price to lure Alvin and the Dark Angels' main force out!

Countless sacrifices were offered, and evil Chaos Rituals were performed. The Warp rift gradually expanded. As the core, the Great Tower frantically absorbed more and more energy from the planet's ley lines.

The plasma torrent erupting from its peak like a pillar of light had caused the reality of the entire Dragon Forest Star to nearly fuse completely with the Warp!

The physical laws and atmospheric environment here, including everything seen and heard, had been thoroughly twisted by the Warp. The place had become a living Purgatory!

If the Great Tower were allowed to recklessly drain the energy from the ley lines and establish a deeper connection with the Warp, it would not be long before this place completely transformed into a Warp passage, causing the tragedy of Fortress of Cadia to happen all over again.

Just as the Dark Angels were about to lose their patience completely, Alvin finally returned, his face thick with exhaustion.

"The things you wanted are ready."

With dark circles under his eyes, he looked toward the eagerly awaiting Chapter Masters and the Supreme Grand Master's expectant gaze. His tone carried a trace of barely perceptible heartache. "Make your preparations. We can begin the battle plan."

With that, he turned around and vacated the space.

A "miniature" portal instantly returned to its original form. It