The dim poisonous mist spread like a monster across the land of Barbarus. Even the locals who had long been accustomed to it gave up harvesting and hid in their houses.
No human would like to breathe in poisonous mist. Just a tiny bit can make the throat red and swollen or even suffocate, and then leave this unpleasant world in pain.
But there are always exceptions who can resist the erosion of the poisonous mist, just because they are more tenacious and have already endured such pain.
A huge figure emerged from the farmland wrapped in thick fog. He was carrying a huge basket on his back. The newly harvested grain inside was tightly wrapped in linen to ensure that it would not be contaminated by the fog. This figure was none other than Mortarion.
At this time, some time had passed since he escaped from the prison of his damn Xenos adoptive father.
That day, he took advantage of Necare to put down the rebellion launched by other Xenos lords, and found the right opportunity to kill the jailer guarding him with a hidden dagger. Then he broke out of the cage that had imprisoned him for more than ten years, and stumbled down the mountain.
He was always hungry and could not heal his wounds. He could only wander in the poisonous fog. After walking for an unknown amount of time and his wounds had suppurated, he was taken in by the surviving humans. This was the first time Mortarion came into contact with a living species of his own kind.
The village that took in Mortarion did not alienate him because of his size. The extremely harsh living environment made those who are still alive understand that only by staying together for warmth can they fight against the malicious nature of nature.
After that, a tall figure appeared in the farmland, and Mortarion turned into a skilled old farmer Barbarus, but he could never forget his hatred for Necare in his heart. He wanted revenge, and he wanted to kill the Xenos who had tortured him for more than ten years.
But revenge requires accumulating strength, and the first step to accumulating strength is to eat enough. Mortarion, who was carrying a large basket of grain, was excited at the moment. According to past experience, this batch of grain was enough to keep him full for five minutes.
After all, Primarch is really good at eating. The village that took Mortarion in was not rich, and the food he was given could only guarantee his basic activities, and the food would even be digested as soon as it reached his stomach.
Mortarion knew that he could not expect too much. Life was very difficult for everyone. If he let go and ate, the entire village would be depleted of food. In order to repay these simple farmers who saved him, he could only do more work in the farmland, use the knowledge in his mind to repair their farm tools, and try his best to let them live a better life.
And this is why Mortarion would rather leave after the poisonous fog spreads over. After all, only during the harvest season can he have enough food to enjoy the joy of eating.
At this time, Mortarion had forgotten everything and only had the thought of eating in his mind, carrying a huge package and running quickly. He just wanted to go back to his cabin to cook all the food and drink a bowl of delicious hot porridge.
But when he came to his hut, he discovered something was wrong. A smell of food that he had never smelled came from the house. There was an outsider!
"Perhaps they are people who don't have time to run back to their own homes!"
Without thinking too much, Mortarion opened the door and saw two strangers. One of them was a tall white-haired human who was eating food, while the other...
"Peng!"
The huge package fell to the ground, but Mortarion couldn't care anymore.
At this moment, when Mortarion saw that man for the first time, he knew that he was his father. Complex thoughts were cluttered in his mind, and he could only stand there blankly.
Seeing Mortarion looking like he was sick after seeing Emperor, Hogg was very confused. He didn't remember that Mortarion had a brain problem! Why did he feel like Mortarion at the door looked like a fool.
Showing an expression of caring for the mentally retarded, Hogg thoughtfully dragged Mortarion, who was still in a daze, into the house and gave him a burrito.
"Eat, brother! I still have a lot here, but you are not as skinny as my Knife-ears."
Hogg is not lying. Since those Eldars joined Blackwatch, many Eldars have gained weight. In Blacklight's canteen, you can see those Pointy-earss fighting for food with the canned goods every day.
The stunned Mortarion finally came to his senses. He was not good at words and didn't know what to say. His father didn't speak and just looked at him. Mortarion could only sit on the ground and swallowed the burrito in his hand.
The fried meatloaf was wrapped in crispy dough, and there were refreshing vegetables inside. Mortarion, who had never experienced such a delicious taste, chewed it carefully. This was the most delicious food he had ever eaten.
Seeing that the silly boy was eating happily, Hogg took out the nutritious lunch that Emilia had saved for him from his pocket dimension and handed it to Mortarion.
But this behavior caused a huge reaction from him. Mortarion jumped up from the ground and rushed towards Hogg.
Hogg reacted instantly and turned into a giant beast. The Great Maw on his belly opened and swallowed him in, leaving only his two thighs dangling outside. Then he heard the roar of Mortarion coming from his belly.
"You Xenos who is playing witchcraft, let me out, I will kill you, woo! Let me out."
Mortarion's resistance made Hogg feel a little uncomfortable, and he punched the outside between the legs. The effect was immediate, and Mortarion stopped moving.
Emperor, who was observing Mortarion, was startled by the actions of Hogg. Even though it was easy for him to beat him usually, not everyone could bear the punch of this dog.
The angry Emperor stopped pretending and returned to his original appearance. He used his spiritual power to open the mouth on Hogg's belly and pulled out the Mortarion inside.
"Ouch!!"
A large puddle of sticky material was spat out, and Mortarion, who was in unbearable pain, still stood up and wanted to continue attacking but was interrupted by Emperor's voice.
"That's enough! I shouldn't have brought you here and changed back.
And you Mortarion, this is your brother. He is a human being, not Xenos. That is not witchcraft, and his brain cannot handle witchcraft."
Emperor's words caused the two of them to stop their movements. Hogg, who was still wanting to have sex, was frightened by Emperor's displeased look, and soon the three of them were sitting on the ground.
Looking at Mortarion who was covered in mucus and whose legs were spasming unconsciously, Emperor said:
"Mortarion I am your father. I am here to take you back to Imperium. Soon there will be a legion of soldiers led by you, and then join Great Crusade..."
Emperor, who explained it all, described his grand blueprint to Mortarion. He believed that Mortarion would definitely agree, just like Primarch who had returned, but Mortarion's reaction was beyond his expectation.
"No, I will not leave here, I will kill Necare."
Mortarion doesn't care what Great Crusade said by Emperor, he just wants to take revenge and then find a way to let the people of Barbarus eat more food.
Hearing Mortarion's answer, Emperor stood up directly. He wanted to kill that Xenos now, so that Mortarion could return to Imperium.
Hogg, who was familiar with Old Man Yellow's amazing operations, knew what Emperor wanted to do when he saw him standing up, so he quickly grabbed him and gave him a "let me do it" look.
"Mortarion, you are stupid! Joining Imperium will not affect your revenge.
Don't listen to what he's saying, listen to me, see Imperium's strength first, at least you can feed the people of Barbarus."
After hearing about eating, Mortarion calmed down. Food is always the most important thing for people on Barbarus. If it can prevent everyone from starving to death due to food shortage, joining Imperium is not a bad thing.
This made him feel a little better about his weird brother, and he didn't look so annoying anymore. He said to Emperor:
"As long as the people of Barbarus can have enough to eat, I will join Imperium."
Seeing that Mortarion really agreed, Hogg let out a sneer.
[Hmph! You were so naive that you didn't let me knead you when you got to my territory.]