The information Ferrus revealed immediately lifted everyone's spirits.
Every sentence in that information was exceptionally crucial, worthy of careful consideration and interpretation.
For them, the greatest trouble at present was that they knew nothing about the Emperor's condition.
No one knew how far the confrontation between the Emperor and the Dark King had progressed, nor whether the Emperor was at a disadvantage in that struggle.
Ferrus's appearance now had come at precisely the right time, providing some key information.
This primarch, who had fallen at Isstvan V, now had a closer connection with the Emperor than any other primarch.
The Emperor sustained Ferrus's existence with his psychic power. Only Ferrus could sense the Emperor's condition with the greatest clarity.
If anyone could make the most authoritative judgment on the Emperor's current state, it would undoubtedly be Ferrus Manus.
Ferrus remained silent, seemingly considering how to explain it.
"I cannot say too much, or it will affect the Emperor's grand plan."
"The rise of the Ecclesiarchy and the emergence of extreme fanatical faith have indeed, objectively speaking, strengthened the Dark King's power and influence."
"But all of this remains under the Emperor's control. You may rest assured of that."
Lox's heart stirred, and he voiced his own speculation.
"Then are the disappearances of Malcador and Valdor related to the Emperor's plan?"
"Neither of them has shown himself for a long time. I believe no explanation other than the Emperor's arrangement can account for it."
Ferrus neither confirmed nor denied it, merely maintaining his silence.
Lox immediately understood. The other man was answering his question with silence.
"Then will our plan to help Euphrati Keeler and guide the Ecclesiarchy back onto the right path affect the Emperor's plan?"
"Everything is within the Emperor's plan," Ferrus answered.
"Will our war against the Orks