Warhammer 40K: Return of the Men of Iron
Chapter 116

An unusual meeting

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While Cawl and Iax were discussing the Breath of the Gods before the mural, a group of unexpected Xenos visitors appeared aboard the nearby Glory of Fire.

Standing behind his desk, Guilliman slowly lowered his raised arm. Although he had no idea when she had slipped into his office, he still had a measure of trust in the Aeldari before him.

"Yvraine."

The female Aeldari who slowly emerged from the shadows beside him possessed beauty rivaling that of Slaanesh's daemonettes. Yet her warrior's attire made her martial prowess unmistakable.

Yvraine was a member of the Reaper Host. She had even helped bring Guilliman back from the brink of death.

Guilliman had also held a lengthy conversation with her. Although this Aeldari lady and her warriors had vanished from Macragge's Honour during his journey to Terra, that did not erase the foundation of trust he had in her.

Given the Aeldari's Webway spanning the Milky Way and their baffling ability to infiltrate, Guilliman showed little surprise.

"This may not be a suitable time for a meeting, Primarch. I have little time. Some warriors have drawn away the golden sentries at your door, while I have come to warn you to stay clear of the danger before you."

"Although Ynnead's grace repaired the damage to your soul, and power from other unknown sources has even strengthened it, once that realm of nothingness touches the essence of your soul, you may face eternal slumber."

"Oghyr is using Caoineag to draw more energy from multiple times and spaces, attempting to banish the Sea of Souls entirely. The Reaper Host's strength is scattered across too many places. I need your help to repay Ynnead's grace."

"The stars are growing ever dimmer, and a distant shadow is seeking to shroud the entire starry sky. The enemy

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