Imperium's Warmaster is Poisonous

Reuniting with one's father is usually a joyous occasion, but it becomes tiresome when experienced too often.

Hearing that their respective Primarchs had returned, three legions immediately rushed to holy Terra. Even the various warbands scattered across the galaxy were led by their veterans, preparing to return to the fold.

Without exception, whether they were wolf-cubs or stinking tin cans, they all wept bitterly upon seeing their Primarchs. Only the Iron Warriors were a bit lacking in this regard; after ten thousand years of assimilation, they had become as heartless as Blackwatch.

Capitalizing on the momentum of the Expeditionary Fleet's triumphant return, Emperor made an immediate decision: hold a grand military parade on Terra. He ordered all Primarchs and their legions to travel to Terra to pay their respects and prepare for a second crusade.

In the past, such a parade would have required at least one full Terran year of preparation, but nowadays, every legion's homeworld is connected by high-speed rail, making the trip to Terra a breeze.

Regarding this, Hogg even self-appointed the title of Minister of Transportation, having Lorgar, that charlatan, add a line under his own title of Lord of Blacklight.

For the first time in ten thousand years, such a vast number of demigods gathered on Terra. For a time, the entire Imperium was in flux, and countless pilgrims flocked to the scene, hoping to bathe once more in the glory of humanity.

As the "Puma Boys," the White Scars were the first legion to arrive at holy Terra. Although the Khan remains missing to this day, this group of peddlers has a close relationship with the equally mercantile Blackwatch, so they simply blended into Hogg's ranks, following their "good uncle."

Seeing the other Primarchs return, Qin Xia, the then-Legion Commander of the White Scars,