A month after capturing the Hive City, Bona finally began to act.
Over that month, Bona had traded fire with the scum in the Underhive, tightened screws in the factories of the lower hive, and prayed in the churches of the Mid Hive.
Thanks to the remarkable warmth he radiated, most people who met him soon found themselves pouring their hearts out to him. Even they found it hard to believe.
At last, Bona ended his stint of experiencing life in the Hive City.
Of course, this certainly had nothing to do with a girl confessing her feelings to him at a factory in the lower hive. Bona had only helped her finish her quota out of kindness, then patiently taught her the factory work so the poor girl could get through her probation and secure the job.
Afterward, the girl began to notice this man with the unusual light in his eyes. Every movement he made carried a presence impossible to ignore, and the girl, who had received little affection growing up, fell headlong in love.
Then...
The door was kicked open, and a Chainsword flew in, hurtling straight at Horus.
"Chaos Warmaster Horus, I'll hack you to pieces right now and avenge Father!"
Horus rolled out of the way, laughing wildly.
"Oh? Was I wrong, my dear friend? Who was it comforting that poor girl outside? Who knew our dear Highness couldn't handle a crying girl?"
Bona was pulling the Chainsword free, determined to hack Horus to death then and there, when he noticed everyone else.
Admiral Spire, Inquisitor Arlith, Captain Dakan, Colonel Sakot, and several Chapter Masters were all sitting there, looking at Bona with complicated expressions.
Bona's head ached. He had only been a little late, and Horus had already pulled this stunt.
He slapped the