Iron, Wrench, and Flowers

While Lion El'Jonson returned to Terra, Perturabo had already been back in Olympia for some time.

His return is an exciting event for the entire Olympia.

Since the Lord of Iron was taken away by the Emperor to participate in the Great Crusade, he has rarely returned.

Until a month ago, the Lord of Iron returned to Olympia with his Retinue.

Welcome back, Perturabo.

Thank you, sister.

Looking at Perturabo's return, Calliphone's eyes held a different expression.

"Sister, why are you looking at me like that? Is there something wrong?"

"No, Perturabo, I'm just feeling a bit sentimental, a bit dazed."

"Feeling sentimental? Feeling dazed?"

"Yes, you haven't been back for a long time, so I can tell you've changed at a glance."

"When you left Olympia, the Emperor had a long talk with you and made promises to you. There is no doubt that you are full of ideals."

"But later I gradually heard about what you had done, and I understood the pain in your heart, but now you are different."

When she left Olympia, Kellifani could sense that Perturabo was an idealist ready to make his mark.

Now, Perturabo's return to Olympia has surprised Kellifani.

"What's different, sister?"

You've matured.

"Mature?"

This was the first time he had heard such a comment from his own sister.

"Yes, your eyes tell me you've been through a lot, and there must be someone who has given you tremendous help and care. Can you tell me that?"

Perturabo was stunned when he heard his sister say that.

He then looked at the Wrench on his arm guard.

Kellifani was drawn to Perturabo's gaze, and she also noticed the Wrench on Perturabo's arm guard.

"Yes, sister, I originally thought I would rot in the quagmire of the Imperium forever, but in recent years, I have met someone who is very important to me."

"What kind of person is he?"

"To put it greedily, he is my father."

Kellifani was astonished to hear Perturabo say that.

She and her younger brother grew up together, and she knew that her brother had always been born with innate knowledge.

Kellifani was very curious about what kind of person could win the heart of such an Imperium Demigod who was born with innate knowledge.

"It seems we have a lot to talk about, Petu."

"Of course, sister. It's about the changes I've experienced in the Imperium these past few years, about my Uncle, about this Wrench. Also, I'm sorry, sister."

Are you apologizing to me?

"Please accept my apologies, sister. I've been so busy these past few years that I haven't had time to come back."

"My Uncle is coming to Olympia for research soon, so I came back for a visit as well."

Kellifani listened to Perturabo's explanation, and just stared at him blankly.

Things are different now.

Perturabo is truly different.

His change was very obvious.

If it were placed before...

Even if the Lord of Iron felt guilty, it would eventually be replaced by his anger.

There were some things that Kellifani could never bring herself to say.

That was the most negative and truthful assessment of Perturabo that was weighing on her heart.

This Demigod of the Imperium was torn by extreme inner conflict, which prevented him from growing in character and ultimately led him to resort to anger and violence to resolve problems.

But Perturabo is different now.

He truly became a person of integrity and uprightness.

"It's good to be back. Also, I have a gift for you."

Kellifani smiled, picked a bunch of flowers from the roadside, braided them into a wreath, and placed it on Perturabo's head.

"Um... thank you."

"You've changed so much, Petu. I remember when you were little, you were only interested in steel and forging, and you always hated these flowers and plants."

Upon hearing this, Perturabo fell silent.

"In fact, sister, even though I was born with knowledge, I still longed for a childhood when I was little."

"But you also know that hypocritical Tyrant, although he raised me, he weighed the pros and cons and treated me as a tool. So I had no choice."

"Things are different now. Now I am the Primarch of the Imperium. I truly have the space, the time, and the ability to choose what I want."

Upon hearing Perturabo's words, Calliphone covered her mouth with both hands.

Her eyes were already slightly red, and tears were welling up in them.

Unbelievable!

What kind of outstanding Teacher could have cultivated Perturabo's character so perfectly?

"Perturabo, I think you must tell me a lot about your Uncle."

"Of course, sister. Also, this is a gift I brought for you."

They even brought a gift?!

Kellifani was utterly astonished, while Perturabo looked somewhat puzzled.

"Sister, is something wrong? Uncle said that when he goes on a long trip home, he should always bring something back."

"It's nothing, Perturabo, I just really want to see that Uncle more and more."

Then, Perturabo's Retinue Army carried in a huge iron box.

Upon seeing the metal box, Kellifani felt a sense of reassurance.

Sure enough, Perturabo is still Perturabo; no matter how things change, he still loves steel.

"Pfft! Hehehe, I really like this piece of iron you gave me."

"Sister, you haven't even opened it."

"I have faith in your skill, Perturabo."

As she spoke, Kellifani opened the box, revealing a set of exquisite armor inside.

"That's so typical of you, little brother."

"I'm glad you like it. There's one more thing."

"What is it?"

"About the Rejuvenat Treatment, sister."

When Perturabo brought it up again, Kellifani shook her head firmly as before.

"I told you before, Perturabo, everyone has their own destiny, life and death are in the hands of fate."

Kellifani had expected Perturabo to be angry as usual after hearing this, but she was surprised to find that Perturabo wasn't angry at all; in fact, she was relieved.

"I'm so glad you can still think this way, sister."

Now Kellifani was genuinely confused.

The changes in Perturabo are truly remarkable; it's an absolute transformation.

"Don't be so surprised, sister. Under normal circumstances, some of the Adeptus Mechanicus's ideas might not be acceptable to you."

"But I firmly believe that once your Uncle arrives, you will agree."

"Oh?"

"Because on this matter, you and your Uncle share almost the same views."

"Perturabo, I really, really want to see this Uncle now. He has had such a huge influence on you, it's like he raised you all over again."

"That's why I said from the beginning, sister, if I could, I would prefer him to be my father."