Fear Followed Like a Shadow

Upon receiving the message from Wilchatu, the Inquisition mobilized all available resources on the outer perimeter of Punishment Star.

To the Inquisitor's surprise, the mobilization went very smoothly this time.

Even the Warp travel went very smoothly, taking less than a month in total, and without encountering any Daemon or Warp Storms.

Similarly, even the Department of Internal Affairs didn't interfere much.

This undoubtedly means that the Imperium's Chancellor did not have much of an opinion on the matter.

But for experienced Inquisitor, this was almost enough to conclude one thing.

The current Imperium Chancellor is definitely up to something. His approval of the large-scale migration to this Planet must be related to some kind of Warp sacrifice.

Similarly, the Inquisitor and all the soldiers who came to their aid understood their fate.

Without a doubt, they were doomed to die.

Or they might become part of the sacrifice, but that doesn't matter to the Inquisitor; as long as they can destroy this Daemon's lair, it's not too late.

"Grown ups..."

"There's no need to say more. You must already know about the secret files that the higher-ups in the Inquisition showed us on the way here."

"Our mission objective this time is very clear: to sacrifice ourselves for the cause. Are there any other questions?"

"For the Emperor!"

"Alright, everyone, get on standby immediately. We're about to have a tough battle."

"Ha, a tough battle is about to begin, and you guys really know how to pat yourselves on the back."

What?!

The Inquisitor had just issued the battle order when a calm yet mocking voice came from behind him.

Bang!

Bite!

The response to this voice was not from the Inquisitor, but from the gun in his hand.

But the scenario the Inquisitor had anticipated did not occur, or rather, it was even more terrifying than he had foreseen.

He expected that this shot would cause some damage to the opponent, but he heard a metallic sound.

When he turned around to look, he realized that the shot hadn't even broken through his defenses.

The enemy's armor was harder than anyone had imagined.

"Imperium Inquisitor, I advise you to put that little toy away. If it scratches the paint on my armor, I'll be in trouble."

The Inquisitor looked up and saw a giant over three meters tall.

"Who... who are you all?!"

"You don't need to know who we are, nor are you qualified to know. By order of the Father of Night, I expect you to be quiet now."

Father of Night?

By the way, according to the operational briefing provided by Wilchatu, the Father of the Evernight is located here.

Considering the current situation, an obvious conclusion can be drawn.

"The Father of Night betrayed the Imperium of Man?!"

When he said those words, the temperature in the entire space dropped significantly.

The Inquisitor thought he had hit the nail on the head, but Kamon thought about something else entirely.

He was starting to understand Sevatar better.

These amazing people always manage to make themselves laugh out loud without even realizing it.

"Ha, ha ha ha! The Father of Night has betrayed the Imperium of Man?!"

"Haha! It seems these mad dogs raised by the Emperor are truly insane, huh?"

"Given the current wretched state of the Imperium of Man, does it deserve the Father of Night?!"

"You know nothing of what the Father of Night has done for the Imperium of Man, nothing of the Father of Night's greatness!"

Similarly, in the eyes of the Father of Night, the Imperium of Man has never been important.

"Tie them up!"

The Shadowbat Guard was highly efficient; at least all the Inquisitors and Storm Troopers were bound the moment they appeared.

"Everyone, grab your weapons and gear. We're about to have a brawl with those Deathwatch guys."

"You can injure them, but you can't cripple them, and you certainly can't kill them, understand?"

"Clear!"

"Alright, let's move out!"

Punishment Star Surface Residents Resettlement Area.

Three full months have passed since Wilchatu arrived on this Planet.

At first, he was very shocked, and fear accompanied him.

The Inquisitor's intuition told him that he must be patient and not engage in direct conflict, and that he was waiting for reinforcements.

Afterwards, as they were assigned corresponding tasks, their days became strangely more fulfilling than at the beginning, so the sense of fear gradually disappeared.

But recently, that feeling of fear has returned.

Wilchatu always felt like someone was watching him.

So after he finished his work today, he went to a secluded corner.

Now he needs to contact his reinforcements.

"This is Inquisitor Wilchatu, reporting on your movements."

"Hello, Imperium Inquisitor."

This sound is wrong!

Who are you?!

"We're just a group of veterans looking for new jobs. If you're thinking of contacting your colleagues or your reinforcements, forget about it."

"They're practically fast asleep by now."

Kamon's voice was understated, but to the Inquisitor, it was like a bolt from the blue.

What do you mean his reinforcements are fast asleep?

In other words, the enemy had already detected their intentions and made preparations, ambushing the reinforcements when they arrived?

"This... how is this possible?"

"Nothing is impossible, Your Inquisitor."

The voice wasn't coming from the communicator; it was coming right next to his ear. The voice was so real, so terrifying.

Wilchatu forced himself to calm down, then turned around and saw a tall figure.

Night Haunter!

Just as recorded in the historical records, it is the Night Haunter himself.

"Well done, Inquisitor Wilchatu. Your patience is far better than I expected. Your ability to remain calm under my Fear Inducement for so long is truly commendable."

What?!

Wilchatu never understood where the fear he felt came from.

But now, the Night Haunter has actually provided an answer.

The Night Haunter was watching him from the very beginning.

In other words, when they arrived on this Planet, everything they did was transparent.

"You... I... I want to see the Father of Night!"

"The reason I'm showing up today is because my father wants to see you. Bring your people and come with me. I'll give you 10 minutes to prepare."

Wilchatu knew that all his arguments and resistance were futile; against a Primarch, any resistance was laughable and helpless.

Now, all he can do is go see the Father of Night, confront Father of Night face-to-face, and find out the real reason behind his actions.

Ten minutes later, Wilchatu, dressed in his full attire, led his men to the Father of Night.

They knew that the probability of them dying in this operation was almost 100%, so they appeared even more composed now.

"Your spirit is commendable. Come with me."

The Night Haunter arrived at Han Mingxuan's residence with the Inquisitor and his retinue.

"You did a very good job, Inquisitor. At the very least, your patience was much better than I expected."

Wilchatu didn't speak; he just watched Han Mingxuan warily, his eyes filled with complex emotions.

"What? You came to see me after Investigation the Punishment Star matter, right? Now that you've seen me, why aren't you saying anything?"

"Father of Night, I have a question."