Lorgar's Questions

"So what exactly is he planning? Do you have any clue?"

"I have no clue, brother, but based on my past experience, the Emperor's plans are often grand, but they are also often insane."

"Success or failure, it's a zero-sum game; the winner takes all."

"In other words, his foolish plan could very well bring about the downfall of the entire Imperium of Man?"

"Since he sat on that toilet seat, hasn't the Imperium of Man been on the verge of unsustainable collapse?"

Upon hearing the Night Haunter's words, Curze fell silent.

According to the future of the Parallel Universe as described by the Night Haunter.

Isn't the entire Imperium of Man on a continuous path of destruction?

"Very well, since His Majesty of the Imperium of Man has exercised his rights, then according to the law we should respect those rights."

"Court adjourned!"

After saying those two words, Han Mingxuan led the Eighth Legion out of the council hall.

The IV Legion glanced at the lofty Emperor and eventually left.

You are still a hypocrite.

Mortarion coldly uttered a single sentence, then turned and left with his Scions without looking back.

He never had any expectations of the Emperor, because he knew that the Emperor was essentially an incorrigible hypocrite.

Lorgar looked at the Emperor sitting there.

He didn't understand why the Emperor did this.

"Father, why did you do this?"

Of all the Primarch, Lorgar was the only one whose Scions questioned the Emperor.

Perhaps in the past, he didn't understand what the Emperor did, and he would keep his doubts to himself.

But now, Lorgar has changed, and changed dramatically.

He was no longer the religious fanatic who regarded the Emperor as the benchmark of everything and worshipped the Emperor like a god.

He is an Imperial Truth Scholar, and currently the most knowledgeable scholar of Imperial Truth within the entire Imperium of Man.

It was precisely because of his mastery of the Imperial Truth that he gradually came to understand something during his studies.

Imperial Truth is not truth.

He had heard Curze mention that his Uncle had taken on two more students, and that his Uncle's most important requirement for those two students was to question.

During the conversation, Lorgar also kept the word "questioning" in mind.

That's why he said the Imperial Truth is not the truth.

Now he watched as the Emperor pardoned these criminals, and now he watched as these criminals stared so fervently at the Master of Mankind.

As someone who has been through it all, Lorgar knows very well what that look means.

That's the look in the eyes of a fanatic.

Was Mortarion right after all?

However, Lorgar did not believe that the Emperor would actually do such a thing.

While studying the Imperial Truth, Lorgar was able to sense the Emperor's unparalleled rationality and wisdom.

But now, looking at the Emperor's actions, Lorgar was also somewhat confused.

Could it be that everything before was a facade?

No, perhaps I should talk to my Uncle.

Lorgar eventually left the council chamber.

"Let's call it a day."

The Emperor simply uttered three words, issuing an order to leave, Primarch departed with mixed feelings.

Were their support successful?

Without a doubt, their support was successful.

They saved their Uncle, they defended the Imperium Anti-Corruption, but the Imperium's parasites are still alive.

At the same time, through this incident, they also discovered some problems with the Emperor himself.

As the Master of Mankind, he needs a group of corrupt but loyal insects like this.

That afternoon, Han Mingxuan returned to his residence.

"What's wrong, boys? Why are you all so gloomy?"

Seeing these young people who had been looking dejected since they returned, Han Mingxuan felt he needed to offer them some encouragement.

"Uncle, I don't understand why the Emperor did this."

The petition from the nobles was given to the Emperor by his Uncle, and the Emperor supported all their actions during the Anti-Corruption campaign.

But why did the Emperor remain silent when it came to execution and consolidating the gains?

He even used his privilege as the Master of Mankind to pardon those parasites.

"Uncle, is what the Emperor did really right?"

"Sevatar, are you out of your mind?"

"Am I wrong, Shen?"

"This is Terra. Do you want the entire Eighth Legion to be utterly destroyed?"

Shen's voice was calm, just like him.

"Alright, guys, don't be too discouraged. Remember what I told you before?"

"You've said so many things to us, Uncle."

Haha, I can understand why Sevatar is upset.

"The road is winding, but the future is bright, children, especially the road of the Imperium of Man, which is far more winding than you can imagine."

"Moreover, the Emperor... how should I put it, he has countless grand and dangerous plans in his mind, which means he needs to make difficult choices and compromises."

"Therefore, we are very likely to become the cost in this process."

"Uncle, I would sacrifice anything for humanity, but as your juniors, we don't want that sacrifice to involve you."

"That's right, Uncle. Back on the Planet of Eternal Night, we were just puppets with empty shells. Your teachings gave us souls and consciences."

"Now, in the New Nostramo, when we left our Homeworld and came to the Imperium of Man, you said we had come of age."

"As adults, what we want most is for us to do something for you; even if it means sacrifice, please sacrifice ourselves."

"Enough, Animus. The word 'sacrifice' carries a heavy weight, whether it's for you or for me. Don't utter it lightly."

"You are indeed adults now, but I am your elder. In my eyes, you are still that bunch of Gang kids."

"I'm still alive, so I'll take care of things. When I can't take care of things anymore, it'll naturally be your turn. At that time, you won't be able to get away with it even if you want to."

Knock knock!

Uncle, are you there?

Lorgar?

"Come in, I'm here."

Pushing open the door, it wasn't just Lorgar who came here.

Mortarion and Perturabo were also there, and even Angron came along.

Uncle, we've come to see you.

"What are you looking at me for? You've all seen it yourself, I'm doing just fine now, aren't I?"

"Uncle, as you know, my abilities are rather special, so I could sense that you were disappointed at the moment those criminals were released, right?"

"Angron, the Imperium of Man is not Nostramo. This place is far too vast; some things are simply unavoidable choices."

Hearing Han Mingxuan say this, Angron knew that his Uncle wasn't suicidal.

But he was still worried.

"But I could feel it, Uncle, at the moment of the verdict, two Flints struck together in your heart, and a Spark ignited within you."