The Chaos Sorcerers around him, who were preparing the teleportation, were thrown into utter disarray by this sudden, earth-shattering turn of events! Their chants broke off in an instant. The Warp Rift that should have provided a stable passage to the flagship's bridge flickered and twisted violently beneath the impact of the Living Saint's sacred energy, like a candle guttering in the wind!
"Hold the portal steady!" a Chaos Lord roared. "Protect the Warmaster!"
The Chaos Terminator bodyguards roared and raised their weapons, ready to attack the saint who had dared to strike at their lord!
"No...!" Abaddon forced out a hoarse roar with every ounce of strength he had. His enormous Talon of Horus clamped tightly around the sword impaling his body, preventing it from inflicting any deeper damage. He knew this was no time to linger and fight! He had suffered a worse wound than ever before! He had to leave immediately!
"Go!"
Roaring, he shoved aside the Chaos Lord who tried to support him. With the last of his strength, he staggered forward and plunged headfirst into the Warp Rift, which was already on the verge of collapse and flickering with eerie, multicolored light!
His Terminator Guard followed close behind, charging in without hesitation!
Living Saint Celestine tried to pull out her sword and deliver the final blow! But Abaddon's Power Claw gripped it with such tremendous force that, for a moment, even she could not budge it!
At last, with the piercing shriek of shattering space, the teleportation rift vanished completely, taking Abaddon and his bodyguards with it.
Only Living Saint Celestine remained, standing quietly amid the silent ruins.
Behind her stood the Lord Castellan of Cadia, Ursark E. Creed, who struggled up from the ground and gazed at her back with boundless awe and gratitude.