Fèi Wútóu

"Now comes the real highlight. Welcome to another pivotal moment in our destiny."

"Isstvan V!"

When Nathaniel Jarro informed Terra of the Warmaster's betrayal, the Imperium had very few Space Marine Legions at its disposal.

"The Dark Angels, Ultramarines, and Blood Angels have been torn apart by the Warp Storm in the galaxy, and the Sixth Legion has had to return to its Homeworld for resupply due to Prospero's actions."

"Furthermore, the Emperor was unable to appear in person due to Magnus's Psychic Power communications, making that a turbulent time for the Imperium, with rumors flying everywhere."

"The burden of all this fell on Malcador and Dorn."

"After confirming the accuracy of the information, Dorn immediately ordered most of his men to Isstvan III in an attempt to rescue the loyalists there."

"But these turbulent times are no joke; the Warp Storms won't give them a chance, and ultimately the Imperial Fists forces will only be able to land in the Phall System."

"As for what exactly happened in the Phall System, that's a story for another time."

Seeing the familiar smile on the Night Haunter's lips, Dorn couldn't help but take half a step forward.

He didn't have the talent for Psychic Power precognition, but based on the rules, he deduced a very bad outcome.

The Imperial Fists is in trouble.

"Of course, at this point, a turning point suddenly occurred, and the Warp communication signal suddenly improved."

"As for why things have improved, we don't know, but now they must regroup and punish the traitors."

"They notified every Space Marine Legion they could reach, but now we know there were nine traitors."

"Therefore, among the remaining loyalists, there were traitors."

"First of all, the Iron Warriors, the Night Lords, and the Alpharius Legion can be ruled out immediately."

"For the sake of the battle, Dorn ordered White Scars to remain in Terra."

"The aforementioned three Legions, along with the Word Bearers, Iron Hands, Salamanders, and Raven Guards, will form a total of seven Legions to quell the rebellion."

"And Ferrus Manus was appointed commander-in-chief."

Upon hearing the Night Haunter say this, they all felt that the Imperium was doomed.

In their original destiny, they didn't know who would betray them, but in this story, they do.

The suppression of the rebellion appeared to be a 7-on-4 situation, but it was actually a 3-on-8 situation.

"It seems you've come to understand that this suppression of the rebellion is not a good thing for the entire Imperium and these Legions. How tragic and lamentable."

"The three Primarch ended up with the worst fates. The Raven Guard were almost completely wiped out, and the Salamanders even managed to wipe out their Primarch."

"As for you, Ferrus Manus, your situation is even more dire."

"Wait, Night Haunter, please wait!"

Fulgrim, who had been in a near-death state, suddenly sprang to life, approaching the Night Haunter and attempting to silence him.

From the very beginning until now, Fulgrim has been paying close attention to what the Night Haunter is saying, because the Night Haunter has said that the storyline has shifted back to him.

But from the very beginning until now, he has never known how to get into his own storyline.

Until now, Ferrus Manus has been mentioned.

He and Ferrus Manus were the closest, so Fulgrim knew it was his turn next.

"What are you waiting for? This is something that would only happen in the original destiny. You don't need to worry about these problems now, because you're both alive."

They are both alive now.

Both Fulgrim and Ferrus Manus noticed the last half of the sentence.

In other words, in the original timeline, one of them died, or both of them died.

"Night Haunter, for the sake of our brotherhood, I beg you, please rest."

"Don't be so weak, Fulgrim, it's just a regular horror story."

This is only happening during the Horus Heresy. If we told him everything about 40k, he would go crazy.

"Fulgrim, let him speak." Ferrus Manus tried to keep his tone calm, but he couldn't.

The trembling voice was still trembling.

"In fact, after Fulgrim's betrayal, he contacted Ferrus Manus privately, but Ferrus Manus firmly rejected his invitation to betray."

"That's why Ferrus Manus was so furious during this suppression campaign; he not only wanted to destroy the rebels, but also to personally bring punishment upon Fulgrim."

"In fact, Ferrus Manus did it."

Ferrus Manus won.

Hearing the Night Haunter say this, Fulgrim breathed a sigh of relief. If one of them had to die, he hoped it would be him.

But Ferrus Manus started to shiver.

Similarly, he wished it was him who died, not Fulgrim.

Even though the other side Horus Heresy, they remained brothers, and among brothers, they had the best relationship.

Therefore, he will definitely bring Fulgrim before the Emperor and let the Emperor decide.

Whether it's exile or atonement, Ferrus Manus will complete it together with Fulgrim.

But now, in the original story, if he wins, Fulgrim dies.

"Don't be so tense, you two. Every story has a twist."

Turning point?

Then, the Night Haunter continued to speak.

"It is an undeniable fact that Ferrus Manus did defeat Fulgrim, but Ferrus Manus still couldn't bring himself to kill his own brother."

"And that's precisely why the most tragic, bloody, and painful turning point in the story arrives."

"Now, let's take a break and have a question-and-answer session about the story."

"Speak quickly!"

"Don't be so impatient, Ferrus Manus, I haven't asked my question yet."

"Then ask quickly!"

Right now, both Fulgrim and Ferrus Manus are itching to beat up the Night Haunter.

Is it possible to time this perfectly?

"Story question: How did Fulgrim win?"

Neither of them had any interest in answering the Night Haunter's question, nor were they in the mood to do so.

"Because of that sword, and the Daemon within it," Dorn said.

"That's right, you're truly a rational and clear-headed stone."

"At that moment, Fulgrim had already been forced to his knees, and it was in that critical moment that the sword in Fulgrim's hand came in handy."

"The Daemon within that sword corrupted and took control of Fulgrim's body."

"One sword strike! It severed Ferrus Manus's head!"

"Fèi Wútóu, born in glory!"

"Puff!"

Fulgrim coughed up a mouthful of blood and collapsed to the ground before he could even scream.

As for Ferrus Manus, he was just a little dazed.

I... I'm dead?

Or will he die at the hands of his closest brother?

This... this is really...

"Master Ma, please wake him up."

"Night Haunter, just let him lie there."

"That won't do. He hasn't finished his story yet. What would it mean if he fainted now?"