Cause and Effect Cycle

Although they both share the "Ma" in their names, Malice is far more formidable than the world-shatteringly wise Magnus; he is the one and only genuine fifth Chaos God.

Gossip and slacking off are the essence of humanity, and even a Primarch is no exception. Just like how, at any given moment, people will stop to watch middle-aged women bickering, catch a mistress in the act, or witness a pack of wild dogs mating—this is a nature carved into human DNA.

So, the next time your boss asks why you were late this morning, you can righteously tell him that you were simply following the innate nature of human genes. (The despicable boss then deducts 50 bucks from my pay.)

Looking at this group of baring-toothed, silly-grinning offspring, Emperor suddenly regretted why he had created so many Primarchs in the first place. If only he had kept Horus, how much better would it have been!

"Father, don't just stand there! Hurry up and spill the beans." Horus, who had swiped a bucket of popcorn from Hogg, urged Emperor while munching away. He seemed to have completely integrated into the Primarch circle, his eyes just as clear and innocent as theirs.

"..."

Emperor wanted to cry, but he couldn't, because the Master of Mankind does not weep; Emperor wanted to laugh, but he couldn't, because the Master of Mankind cannot be a meme.

"Sigh! Since you all want to know, I will no longer hide it."

"Sanguinius, you should have experienced the pollution of faith firsthand, right?"

"Yes, Father." The Angel remembered that experience of total madness vividly. This was also why, after he awoke, he refused to serve as the head of the Ecclesiarchy again—because except for Hogg, whoever took that position died.

The Primarchs nodded in acknowledgment; they understood