The Heretic Ringleader

"Reporting to the Father of Night, we have successfully arrived at Lycaeus."

"Okay, it's good that you arrived safely. Just listen to Corax for the rest. I'll come pick you up after you've finished with Lycaeus."

"Yes!"

Han Mingxuan was far away in Terra, was finally relieved after hearing the news. As long as the Raven Lord was safe, everything would be fine.

"Father of Night, the Emperor requests your presence."

Just as they breathed a sigh of relief, Valdor rushed to the Department of Justice.

"Oh, Valdor, it's a rare sight to see you at the Department of Justice."

"Father of Night, the Emperor requests your presence."

"I know, but I don't want to go right now."

I just dealt with the potential trouble, and that Huangpizi NPC is giving me another quest. Who can stand that?

"Please don't put me in a difficult position, Father of Night."

Are you going to put me in a difficult position?

Valdor was speechless for a moment.

Looking at this most unique Mortals in the entire Imperium, Valdor was completely helpless.

This old man dared to lay a hand on the Emperor, and the Emperor himself didn't object.

What could he do?

Buzz.

Before Han Mingxuan could react, he was taken away by a golden light.

When his vision returned, he saw a Laboratory, where Malcador was also present.

"You Huangpizi, what do you mean by this? Can't a man get a rest? Do you know how much trouble you almost caused?"

"..."

The Emperor fell silent.

She's not saying anything again.

"You know, my friend, I've always been..."

"Alright, alright, shut up. How old are you? Don't try to play the victim with me. What is it?"

It's no small matter that even Malcador, who is still on Holiday, came here.

As for Emperors?

The attempt to elicit sympathy was successful.

The Emperor had always known that Han Mingxuan was someone who wouldn't listen to either soft or hard tactics.

However, as long as it's reasonable, playing the victim will definitely work.

And there it is, it worked.

"The reason I called you and Malcador here today is to discuss a plan with you. Actually, it's to discuss a plan with you, Old Han."

Han Mingxuan didn't speak, but he had a bad feeling.

An awkward silence fell over the room. Malcador, feeling somewhat embarrassed, spoke up to remind them.

"Old Han..."

"Old Ma, you're now a fugitive from prison, understand?"

Malcador could only glance helplessly at the Emperor.

"Webway Project." The Emperor finally uttered those four words.

"Then what?"

The Webway Project originated from...

"I'm not here to hear history stories. Tell me the outcome, what you need to do, and what I need to do."

"With the completion of the Webway, humanity can escape the influence of the Warp and eventually become the most powerful Psychic Power race in the universe."

Humanity's glory will be restored.

"Now I intend to launch this plan. In the near future, I will appoint Warmaster, and then the affairs of the Great Crusade front will be handed over to him."

"And in the rear of the Imperium, Old Han, you will take my place, Malcador will assist you."

Han Mingxuan was stunned.

He now feels he should have just jumped into the abandoned Mine Hive pit back then.

I've become Emperor?

Now he's truly become emperor.

But how he became emperor is none of your business.

Nonsense!

We can't ignore this!

"You guys have fun, goodbye."

Han Mingxuan then prepared to leave.

He wanted to go back to Nostramo immediately; he didn't want to stay in this wretched place for another second.

Seeing this, Malcador quickly pulled Han Mingxuan back.

"Old Han, Old Han, everything can be discussed."

"Discuss what?! Giving me a bunch of titles when I first came to Terra was one thing, but now they're giving me his position directly?"

"You built the Imperium of Man, don't even think about hiding under the Himalayas and becoming a shut-in!"

"The technology of the Old Ones —you, a Psychic Power barbarian who fails every subject, how could you possibly understand it?!"

"But this is the only way, my friend."

"You're really driving me crazy! You've been holding this in without a word, and now you're having a big one! You're just like your sons!"

The Emperor laughed upon hearing this.

"Including Curze?"

He's better than you!

"Haha, yeah, he's much better than me."

"What are you laughing at? Do you know what will happen if you fail?"

"..."

"What's the difference between you and that incompetent husband?"

Why do you simply remain silent when faced with difficult questions?

What if it fails?

"This cannot be allowed to happen, Old Han."

Can't you see what the future holds?

"But you're here."

"Neoth, don't go too far! Do you want Terra to become the Eye of Terror?!"

"For the sake of humanity, my friend."

"I'll give you a plan: just create an Imperium Secundus, then you can be the retired emperor. You can do whatever you want, even the sewers, let alone the Webway."

"Guilliman is fine, Sanguinius is no problem, but Lion El'Jonson still needs more practice."

"It's still early. The Great Crusade has only been going on for a few years. You are the Emperor; you cannot back down, understand?"

"So we're discussing future plans."

"Heh! If I dare to agree today, will you appoint me as Warmaster and start Webway after the Anti-Corruption campaign ends?"

She's not saying anything again.

This proves that's what he thinks.

"Or there's another way."

"If you had a solution, you should have said so earlier. Why make me get so angry?"

Upon hearing that the Emperor still had a solution, Han Mingxuan immediately sat down in the chair next to him.

That would be great if there were a solution.

You should have told me sooner if you had a solution.

"The Aeldari."

"Wipe out the Aeldari? That's certainly one way, but things are more complicated in the Warp."

"If you want to do it that way, no problem."

This plan is a bit difficult, but fortunately, it is much more feasible.

With Lorgar there, Slaanesh can stand up to them head-on.

At least, it won't be as tragic as the original timeline.

"No, you grant the Aeldari protection, making them cede the Webway to the humans."

The Emperor knew everything that happened in the Warp.

This was also his Backup Plan.

If the Webway Project fails, then sacrificing Old Han for the sake of humanity is acceptable.

"Me? How can I protect the Aeldari? By marrying Slaanesh? Don't be ridiculous, Your Emperor. This isn't a joke; this is a horror story."

No kidding, Slaanesh really does have a large Dior collection.

But the Emperor remained silent.

Han Mingxuan didn't get up immediately, but instead slumped back into his chair.

He truly reached the end of his life.

"Come, take out your Emperor's Sword and use it to erase this mark."

"This is a feasible solution."

"Shut up, you Heretic leader! You want me to have an affair with Slaanesh? How could you say such a thing?!"

"How is this any different from sacrificing human souls to Chaos Gods?!"

"No wonder this damned Imperium has so many damned Heretics, so many damned legitimate Abhumans! I think you're the biggest Heretic leader in the entire universe!"

"You are the one who deserves to be burned at the stake!"

???

Malcador were stunned.

Are Emperors Heretics?

How come I didn't know?!