Brothers' Deliberations

"Indeed, the matter of the Warmaster concerns the overall command of the Imperial Army operations, and the two of us truly cannot make a decision."

"No, Horus, that's not what I meant. If we're talking about who's currently in command of the Imperial Army operations, it's undoubtedly our Uncle."

"Moreover, my Uncle's rise to this position was supported by the votes of both Astartes and Mortals."

"Right now, we shouldn't be thinking about the title of Warmaster, but rather why this title has appeared at this particular time."

What do you mean by that?

Upon hearing Lion El'Jonson's words, Horus keenly sensed something different.

"Do you remember who was there when Father said he wanted to become Uncle's Warmaster?"

You mean the First Warmaster?

"Yes, it's that First Warmaster Warmaster. I Investigation him after he left."

What were the findings of the Investigation?

"There's only one clue: the First Warmaster was a Perpetual. We can't find anything else. Do you understand what that means now?"

Horus fell silent, or rather, he didn't know what to say.

A secret that even Lion El'Jonson couldn't uncover.

That means it's something the father doesn't want anyone to know.

So what exactly was hidden in the father's choice of the Warmaster and his expectations for this position?

"You're right, brother. We really should talk to the other brothers now."

Immediately afterward, on the Ullanor front, the First Legion and XVI Legions used different secret codes to contact all the Primarch of the other Legions; this was something only they knew.

"Lion El'Jonson, Horus, why are you contacting us so urgently? Is something the matter?" The Great Angel spoke first in the virtual communication.

"I guess it's because of the Warmaster's matter," Mortarion said casually over the communicator.

"Looks like your Numerology is still accurate, brother," Horus said with a smile.

"Let me make this clear first, I have absolutely no interest in the position of Warmaster. However, I've recently been cultivating a new variety of flower in Barbarus. Would anyone be interested in visiting?"

"Mortarion, let's put the flower matter aside for later. Right now, we need to talk about the Warmaster's position," Ferrus Manus said.

"Alright, you guys talk. Whoever becomes the Warmaster, I'll vote in favor."

However, the debate they had anticipated between Lion El'Jonson and Horus over the position of coach did not begin; instead, the two unexpectedly fell silent.

"Brothers, is there something you're having trouble saying?" Angron asked.

"Presumably, the information you received regarding this matter is the same as what we received."

"Now, as the elder brother, and in the spirit of being responsible to my brothers, I will reveal some information I Investigation: apart from the fact that the First Warmaster was Perpetual, nothing else can be found about him."

For the other Primarch, this was indeed information they didn't have, because they hadn't investigated it.

In fact, even if they investigated, they wouldn't find anything, because they weren't part of the First Legion.

"Since our Big Brother is willing to share a secret, then our 20th Legion will also share a secret, or a legend."

"Legend?"

All the Primarch looked at Alpharius, their brother who usually kept a low profile, even during group activities, he would sit in the most inconspicuous spot and eat and drink quietly.

It suddenly appeared out of nowhere.

What kind of legend is it?

"I suggest you enable all available encryption methods."

Before revealing this legend, Alpharius said the following.

Do as he says, immediately.

After all the Primarch had activated all encryption methods, Alpharius uttered a message that sent shivers down their spines.

"Human Warmaster are those who turn against their own side, that is, betrayals; whether they win or lose, turning against their own side is inevitable."

Upon hearing these words, all the Primarch felt their souls tremble.

"He's right, brothers."

"Mortarion, what have you calculated this time?"

"This isn't something I foresaw, Roboute. I want to remind everyone of the truth my Uncle told me, the truth about ourselves, and about our mother."

"You all know that, right? Think about it carefully."

The Primarch were not surprised by the truth Mortarion told them and their mother, because Erda's existence was a shared secret among the Primarch.

It was only then that they realized their Uncle could be so angry.

"I won't go into too much detail, I just want to tell you brothers that our father himself is a fraud."

"Do you still think the position of Warmaster is easy now?"

"So what do we do now? Since the specific source of the information is Uncle's side, then it's certain that this event was inevitable. We should now think of a countermeasure," Fulgrim said.

"If I'm not mistaken, the First Legion and XVI Legion were the first to receive the news," Magnus said.

"Yes, Magnus."

Upon hearing Lion El'Jonson's affirmative answer, Magnus's single eye flashed with understanding, and he even seemed much more relaxed.

"Now that the news is confirmed, the matter of the Warmaster's appointment is basically no longer relevant to us."

"Magnus is right. Since Dad deliberately let you two know first, it proves that he already has someone in mind. However, now he needs you two to set an example."

"I can even be certain that the reason you two received the information is because my Dad and the Emperor have differing opinions."

"And where does this idea come from?" Angron asked.

"My Dad once said that the eldest son should be chosen as heir, not the most virtuous. If the most virtuous son is chosen, then it's like raising a poisonous insect, and in that case, internal strife will be inevitable."

"So I'm sure Dad's choice for the Warmaster is definitely the Big Brother, because the Boss is the Boss, it's something predetermined, and no one can change that."

After hearing Curze's words, Lion El'Jonson's the Mist was dispelled, and everyone looked at Horus.

"Brothers, why are you all staring at me like that?"

"Now, the outcome is obvious, Wolf of Fenris," Corax said.

"Horus, without a doubt, it is the Emperor's choice to make you Warmaster," the Khan said.

"It seems things have reached a dilemma now," Lorgar said.

"It seems that sibling rivalry is still inevitable."

You're wrong, Dorn.

"Perturabo, do you have a different opinion?"

"Pay attention to the source, stubborn brother. This message originally came from your Uncle, not the Emperor. They're different things."

"That's right, Fourth Brother is absolutely right. Pay attention to the source of the information," Curze said with a smile.

The message first came from my Uncle, this...

"Curze, stop keeping me in suspense and tell me already. This isn't the time for jokes," Lion El'Jonson urged.