149. Striking My Allies (3k)

"Slow the offensive? But, my lord, why?"

Helbrecht's face was full of confusion, and the High Marshal's eyes were almost blazing. "My lord! Your plan was clearly working!"

Even Pedro asked from the side, equally puzzled, "I agree with the High Marshal, my lord. Wasn't the Flesh Curse's effect a success? If we keep using it according to the original plan, we can take back the entire system!"

Only Sicarius said nothing. The Ultramarines' Second Captain stood silently at the other end of the command chamber, frowning at the star map, deep in thought.

"Because we can't keep using such a dangerous weapon," Steve said with a faint, bitter smile.

Just yesterday, he had been full of confidence, intending to use the Flesh Curse as their main weapon of attack. And now, he had completely changed his tune, calling the Flesh Curse a dangerous weapon. The contrast was so great it was almost astonishing.

"My lord—" Helbrecht was clearly still trying to argue his case, but Pedro raised a hand and stopped him.

The Crimson Fists' Chapter Master had clearly realized something.

Sure enough, Steve continued explaining, "The Flesh Curse drew Nurgle's gaze."

The command chamber instantly fell into silence.

"This happened entirely because of my dereliction of duty."

Steve said gravely, "I misjudged the situation on the battlefield, allowing Nurgle to observe this terrible weapon. After this mission is over, I will report the matter truthfully. But for now, we still need to focus on the mission. Sicarius, is there any new information from the Aeldari lady?"

"Face-Ripper is approaching."

The Second Captain shook his head. "It's still the same sentence, unchanged. But according to the Glyph Array's scans, there are no ships following behind us at all. The detectors left aboard the Faith Messenger have also reported nothing