After officially becoming independent Valkyries and "honorably" taking on millions in debt, Sanguinius, Horus, and Angron strolled down the street.
Unlike when they had been visitors before, their identities had now been confirmed by the Supreme Wisdom.
With a mere thought, the Hilling Network interface naturally appeared within their field of vision.
This was no longer the basic civilian section they had only glimpsed before, but the complete Hilling Network.
All manner of icons, menus, and information streams flickered, expanded, and closed with their thoughts like extensions of their minds, as fluidly as breathing.
Under the [Assets] section, a conspicuous number caught them slightly by surprise: 1,000 Hilling Credits.
"It's a message Glory left behind." Sanguinius sensed a brief thought attached to the transfer record. "She said, 'A little startup capital as a token of my regards. I wish my sisters a pleasant journey.'"
This timely kindness brought a faint warmth to the hearts of the three newly minted Valkyries.
Although 1,000 Hilling Credits were a drop in the bucket compared to their massive debt, it at least solved their immediate problem.
"Let's contact Robert and the others first and see how they're doing," Horus suggested.
Sanguinius tried to picture Guilliman's face and name in his mind, but received no response at first. It seemed that Guilliman had not yet completed his authentication.
But soon, a target appeared in the search list. A faint glow gathered before them, forming a slightly translucent yet lifelike virtual projection—it was Guilliman.
However, when Sanguinius and the others clearly saw Guilliman's image in the projection, they were all somewhat surprised.
The Guilliman before them was no longer the giant over three meters tall whom they had needed to look up to.
He was now roughly their height, close to two meters. His build was