Deep within the Martian Forge Temple, the atmosphere in the temporarily arranged conference area was subtle.
Kieran's arrival and Cawl's urgent notice had gathered several of the Imperium's most powerful Primarchs here.
Curiosity shone in Sanguinius's eyes as she studied the silent Carl behind Kieran and the Super God Academy warriors in black armor, their presences calm and steady.
Horus was more direct. Her sharp gaze lingered on Carl. Instinctively, she felt that this person was bad news, and Carl made her deeply uncomfortable—especially the way she looked at them, as if they were test subjects.
Guilliman strode into the conference area, still dusty from his journey. He swiftly exchanged brief greetings with Kieran, then glanced at Sanguinius and Horus, confirming that they had already held an initial discussion with Kieran.
"Headmaster Kieran," Guilliman said bluntly, his voice steady and forceful, "your arrival is a blessing to the Imperium. I have carefully considered the matter of establishing a branch campus of the Super God Academy." He placed both hands on the enormous holographic star map table. The map immediately expanded, focusing on the brilliant cluster of stars in Ultramar.
"I believe Ultramar is the best location for the branch campus!" Guilliman spoke with confidence. "The Five Hundred Worlds are politically stable, economically prosperous, technologically advanced, and far from the Imperium's primary threats. More importantly, Ultramar possesses the Imperium's most complete foundation for an educational system and its most open-minded culture of learning. It can fully support the Academy's development!"
His finger moved across the map, highlighting a rich world marked "Star of Knowledge Seekers." "I propose that this entire planet be assigned to the Super God Academy as the branch campus's permanent site! It will possess full autonomy and receive Ultramar's highest level of security and logistical support!" Guilliman's proposal