Leman Russ held his hand just short of the door. He would not rashly enter it like this.
As a Primarch, master of a Legion, and son of The Emperor.
Leman Russ bore many responsibilities. He had only just led his forces to destroy a powerful, warped xenos civilization. His most important task now was to slaughter the xenos survivors hiding everywhere, ensuring that the Imperium of Man could rule this place securely for a long time.
As for entering this door...
Leman Russ decided to wait for now. He would order part of his forces reassigned to garrison this place rather than continue exterminating the xenos civilization's survivors.
From issuing the order to the troops arriving and building a proper position, Leman Russ estimated that he would need only three weeks. If the Warp became more stable in the near future, that time could be shortened further.
Leman Russ tried to pull his hand away from the door, but suddenly felt that some part of himself had been taken by it, even though he had not actually touched the door.
He raised a brow and turned to look, only to see a thick mist rising from the doorway that had revealed another world. Everything was obscured.
"What is this?"
Leman Russ stepped back several paces and ordered Father Ohm to explain himself immediately. The priest was terribly nervous. Stammering, he presented stream after stream of data for Leman Russ to inspect, pointing at one section as he said, "My lord, please forgive my wording. This data suddenly appeared when you touched the door. It... it is like a virus. It triggered the door's self-protection mechanism. At least, that is how I understand it."
A virus? A protection mechanism?
Leman Russ showed no displeasure. He spread his hands and examined