Joint Investigation

Before they could even study and celebrate the return of the STC Template to Mars, the Adeptus Administratum issued them an official notice.

"What?! The Necrons are demanding we take responsibility for the attack?!"

"Isn't this utter nonsense?"

The Adeptus Mechanicus Archmagos on Mars were completely dumbfounded.

Even General Kelbor-Hal Hal, the Fabricator-General, felt that his Logic Units were overloaded.

"Has Roboute Guilliman gone mad?"

"Could it be that he intends to tear up the Olympus Accords?"

In the High Council of the Mars Adeptus Mechanicus, all the Archmagos, whose names are known, are protesting.

"Wait a minute, we need detailed information." After much deliberation, Kelbor-Hal gave the order.

Now, whether in the Imperium of Man or the Mars Adeptus Mechanicus,

The Emperor still exists, and the Emperor's power still exists.

In fact, more than half of the members of the Mars Adeptus Mechanicus believe that the Emperor is Omnissiah.

If this matter is not handled properly, the Adeptus Mechanicus is highly likely to split, and once it splits,

The accumulated wisdom of the Mars Adeptus Mechanicus over millions of years will be eroded by others.

"I'm going to see Guilliman."

After leaving those words, Kelbor-Hal went to Terra.

A few days later, Kelbor-Hal arrived at Terra's conference room.

The conference hall was filled with Primarch, as well as two people he didn't recognize.

Sanguinius and Roboute of the Administratum.

Lion El'Jonson has just taken office Departmento Munitorum.

And Department of Justice General Curze.

All four Primarch were present, but to Kelbor-Hal's surprise, Felus, the Legion Primarch Ferrus Manus of the Iron Hands, was also there.

"Respected Iron Hands, I extend my deepest respect to you."

Ferrus Manus nodded; he had returned immediately after learning that the machines would be Necrontyr.

Of all the Legions in the entire Imperium, only the Iron Hands and the Adeptus Mechanicus have cooperated the most, so if the Adeptus Mechanicus has any problems, then the X Legion will undoubtedly be investigated as well.

There will likely be a lot of things that need to be communicated at that time, and if he is not present, it could very likely cause misunderstandings.

"My lords, I have received the relevant information. I am here today to negotiate."

"General Kelbor-Hal, let me introduce you. These two are members of the Necrontyr Dynasty: Trazyn the Infinite and Imotekh the Stormlord."

Looking at the two people in front of him, Kelbor-Hal was a little confused, or rather, his brain seemed to have gone blank.

"Necrontyr?"

"Or, to use a term you're more familiar with, Necrons."

"Your Excellency the Thirteen Primarch, if the Adeptus Mechanicus requires more concessions, we can discuss it, but there's no need for you to send two Imperium nobles I've never met to try and fool me."

As soon as Kelbor-Hal finished speaking, his consciousness fell silent.

Then he felt pain, pain from his body to his soul.

That suffering lasted for over a century.

But a moment of mental confusion brought him back to his senses.

In the blink of an eye, he felt pain that had lasted for hundreds or even thousands of years.

"I hope you think before you speak, you lowly insects. Whether you're your so-called Adeptus Mechanicus or the so-called Imperium of Man, you should thank the Silent King for his mercy in order to survive."

"You stand on our land, slaughter our people, and seize our technology. Out of respect for certain beings, we are willing to talk to you."

Respect for something that exists?

Could it be Emperor?

"The Adeptus Mechanicus has the right to reclaim all technologies within the Imperium to complete the lost technologies; this is the will of the Machine God."

"We don't care whose orders you follow, but you've taken the technology of the Necrontyr, and you'll have to give back as much as you've taken."

An eerie silence fell over the room.

One last loud voice came from outside the door.

"Based on the information we have found, the Adeptus Mechanicus is suspected of treason."

"Crimson King, don't make false accusations!"

"Based on the Investigations of the 19th and Twentieth Legions, it has been discovered that the Adeptus Mechanicus, in its past technology recovery processes, unearthed numerous Tomb Worlds of Necrons."

"Furthermore, the Adeptus Mechanicus conducted research on the technologies related to these Tomb Worlds, but the research process and results were not reported to the Imperium, and they chose to conceal the threat level posed by the Necrons."

"If this isn't betrayal, what is it?"

"Don't make false accusations. The Tomb Worlds we discovered while recovering the Xenos technology were far from dangerous enough to warrant reporting to the Imperium!"

"And what about the other two?"

Magnus pointed to Trazyn and Stormlord, who were sitting at the conference table.

"Who in the entire Imperium doesn't know that Nostramo and the Necrontyr are in cahoots?!"

"This is political fraud, this is extortion!"

Buzz.

Suddenly, Trazyn dragged the entire venue into Time Corridor.

"Hey, now it's time we closed the door and talked about something practical."

"Roboute, you've actually colluded with the Necrons!"

"Don't be so harsh, you oily-headed idiot. We have a partnership with Nostramo, and we are unbreakable allies. We're here to see the Primarch to protect Nostramo's interests."

What do you want?

Kelbor-Hal realized that they were trapping him like a turtle in a jar, and he was the turtle.

"Give back all the Necrontyr technology you ever acquired," Stormlord stated his condition calmly.

"That's impossible!"

"Then I can get an exact replica of Kelbor-Hal now."

"Sanguinius, you can't just stand by and watch them run rampant!"

"According to the Icarus Protocol, the actions of the Adeptus Mechanicus have infringed upon the fundamental interests of the Imperium."

"The Imperium is currently in the midst of Great Crusade, and we do not wish to confront such an ancient and powerful civilization Necrontyr."

"If sacrificing you can bring prosperity and strength to the entire Imperium, then this will be in accordance with the Icarus Protocol."

Lion El'Jonson was the first to speak.

Looking at the scene before him, Kelbor-Hal knew he was backed into a corner.

"Speak, what exactly do you want?"

"Evidence between the Adeptus Mechanicus and the Imperial Army Command." Curze stated their ultimate demand, their objective.

"I want to see the Emperor!"

"The Emperor is on vacation; you won't be able to see him," Sanguinius said calmly.

"Sanguinius, you can't do this! You're putting the safety of the Imperium at risk! I want to see the Emperor! I want to see Omnissiah!"

"General Kelbor-Hal, since you understood the relationship between the Necrontyr and Nostramo from the beginning, you should also know that we summoned you here out of respect for your status and honor."

"Otherwise, we have many ways to get what we want."

"You have betrayed the alliance!"

"The interests of the Imperium come first. You may be lax in your discipline, but we must be strict in our military!" Lion El'Jonson said.