From Titan Corporation to the Empire of Man

Seeing this, Sui Yang raised his hand and touched the hardlight screen in front of him, approving the communication request sent by Fulgrim.

Fulgrim's figure immediately appeared on the screen, his silver hair looking even more grim in the light of the remaining fire in the ruins of New Argo Plaza.

Behind him was a devastated battlefield, with scorched earth, broken walls and burning flames intertwined, showing the tragic scene after the Chaos invasion.

"Father."

Fulgrim's voice was as deep and magnetic as ever, but there was a hint of solemnity in his tone.

Without much greeting, the Primarch of the Son of Man went straight to the point:

"There are about three thousand Chaos Astartes who wish to return to humanity and the Empire, but... I don't know how to deal with them."

At this point, Fulgrim's figure shifted slightly, as if to allow Sui Yang on the other side of the screen to see the situation in New Argo more intuitively.

Just look at the many veteran soldiers of the Emperor's Children, kneeling on one knee behind Fulgrim, their armor tattered and broken, their bodies deformed and distorted to varying degrees under the erosion of Chaos corruption.

Some had arms that looked like alien claws, others had heads sprouting weird tentacles or horns.

They lowered their heads, and although their movements were humble, their slightly trembling bodies revealed the struggle and anxiety in their hearts.

Fulgrim's eyes swept over these broken figures, and a complex emotion flashed in his eyes, perhaps pity, or perhaps scrutiny.

When his gaze returned to the screen again, his eyes had returned to calm.

Obviously, Fulgrim had weighed the matter in his mind for a long time before deciding to seek guidance from his father.

But Sui Yang did not give an immediate reply.

His eyes were slightly narrowed, and his expression was so calm that it was impossible to guess what he was thinking.

After a moment, he slowly opened his mouth and asked, "Child, what I want to know more is what your wishes are?"

This seemingly simple question hit Fulgrim's heart like a hammer.

However, Fulgrim seemed to have anticipated his father's question.

The Primarch frowned slightly, and his peripheral vision once again fell on the kneeling Emperor's Children. His hesitant expression and slightly clenched fists also revealed his inner conflict and struggle.

Fulgrim understood that one of the simplest and most practical solutions was to simply execute the Emperor's Children who had caused the heavy losses and casualties on New Argo.

Even if they were determined to return to the Empire, the inhabitants of New Argo, who had lost their lives, relatives, and their original happy and peaceful lives, would never tolerate their return.

In addition, the empire is not short of top-level individual combat capabilities.

The return of these children of the Emperor is at most icing on the cake, rather than a timely help.

But the reason why Fulgrim wanted to keep these 3,000 Emperor's children was not only because they had combat experience and psychological qualities far beyond those of ordinary human children, as well as a vague "father-son connection", but also because

The way the Main Universe Empire executes the Emperor's Children this time is very likely to affect the decisions of other rebellious legions.

After all, at this moment, all the evil gods and demons have focused their attention on New Argo.

Among them must be those traitors who have already ascended to demons.

If the Emperor's Children who sincerely repented and were determined to return were treated coldly, or were even more cruelly beheaded as a warning to others, then even if there were confused people in the rebellious legions, they would be shaken and become more corrupt, and completely surrender to Chaos.

Of course, Fulgrim understood even more clearly that, based on his understanding of his father, his father would most likely disdain the idea of ​​traitors, demons, and evil gods.

Even if Chaos is united or proposes a seemingly beneficial deal, my father will never make a decision that is detrimental to humanity as a whole.

If it is to let the traitorous legions and even the traitorous primarch know that surrender and return are feasible paths, then give up severely punishing the Emperor's children who caused heavy human casualties.

This really goes against my father's original intention of establishing the empire.

After a brief silence, Fulgrim's expression became firmer.

His voice was slow but revealed his unshakable determination: "Father, I believe they still have some value.

If we can purify their souls and subject them to strict monitoring and transformation, perhaps we can absorb them into the Empire's armed forces."

Fulgrim paused, then continued:

"These warriors were once loyal guards of another universe. Even though they were lost in chaos, their willingness to surrender was sincere.

Rather than exile or destroy them, it is better to transform their fighting power into a boost for the empire - at least, they should be given a chance."

Fulgrim looked at Sui Yang on the screen with a calm gaze, which showed that he was ready to bear the consequences of his decision, and would accept it without regrets, whether he agreed or disagreed.

And as Fulgrim said this, he glanced at a son of the Emperor not far away from him, and Sui Yang also turned his gaze to the other party.

The Emperor's son had a hunched body, and his armor was full of cracks and rust, as if it would collapse at any time.

Parts of the face and shoulders that had experienced "feedback" due to chaos erosion were now peeling off slowly at a speed visible to the naked eye, revealing twisted and rotten flesh.

The "blessing" that once symbolized supreme power and even near eternity has now become a shackle on life. The price of voluntarily giving up chaos is being borne by this son of the Emperor in the form of irreversible pain.

Sui Yang saw through the essence of it at a glance——

Although those Chaos Astartes chose to return to the right path, after losing the protection of Chaos, their souls and bodies were constantly rejected by the rules of the physical universe.

The excruciating pain that tortures the soul and body is like an invisible blade, cutting apart their existence bit by bit until they completely disintegrate and disappear in the long river of time.

Fulgrim, who was regarded as "father" by the Emperor's Children, was able to sense that these "descendants" who had returned to the right path were suffering unbearable pain.

"Father." Then, Fulgrim's tone became more sincere, and he said:

“Although I am the Primarch of the Sons of Man, I have to admit that I am not as skilled as Magnus in the use of psychic energy.

The suffering these Astartes are enduring is more than I can handle, so I request that Magnus and the Thousand Sons be sent to Universe 08 (Halo) to assist us, the Sons of Mankind, in taking over this matter.

Magnus's psychic prowess is enough to cleanse them of the traces of Chaos, and to heal the damage done to their bodies and souls."

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Hearing this, Sui Yang did not rush to answer.

In fact, this proposal did not surprise him. As the Primarch of the Sons of Man, Fulgrim was always known for his calmness and pragmatism.

His request may seem innocent, but it is actually full of far-reaching considerations and is a deliberate "delaying tactic".

Sui Yang's attitude towards those Chaos Astartes who chose to surrender was neither to reject nor to accept them rashly.

Fulgrim's request for acceptance and treatment was that if the surrender of these three thousand Emperor's Children could be properly handled, it would not only effectively weaken the forces of Chaos, but could also send out signals, causing suspicion and infighting among other rebel legions and primarchs.

However, Fulgrim was also well aware of the complexity of the matter.

If he stood up and pleaded for the Emperor's Children, he would expose himself to the dissatisfaction of the people of New Argo.

You know, this city has just experienced the invasion of Chaos, and countless families have been torn apart. Fulgrim's request is likely to trigger a strong backlash from public opinion, and even seriously damage his social image in the human empire.

What's more, the various legions that have sworn allegiance to the Empire, even the Custodes and the Grey Knights, might question Fulgrim's loyalty.

However, Sui Yang keenly captured his son's other "little thoughts".

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Fulgrim's "voluntary action" actually relieved a lot of pressure for Sui Yang.

If Sui Yang had followed the original plan and dealt with the transformation of the battle knights and battle nuns in the "Trench Crusaders" universe before facing the issue of the Emperor's Children, then by then, the people of the entire empire, public opinion, and the conflicts within each legion would all be directed at Sui Yang himself.

But now, Fulgrim took the initiative to raise this matter, which was equivalent to cleverly transferring these doubts and anger to himself, and was willing to "attract fire" for his father and even "take the blame".

Sui Yang looked at Fulgrim's firm and calm face on the screen, and a complicated emotion arose in his heart.

Finally, with a barely perceptible sense of relief and a hint of helplessness in his tone, he said:

"Fulgrim, I can see your intentions, and I understand that you are trying to share this pressure with me, but you must know that this is not just a strategic compromise, but also a test of faith and justice."

Fulgrim nodded slightly, his face expressionless, but his eyes flashed with a hint of deep respect, and then he whispered:

"Father, I am willing to bear this price. As long as it can consolidate the stability of the empire, it is worth it no matter how the people view me."

Sui Yang was silent for a moment and sighed softly, as if all the words were integrated into this brief breath.

Then, his tone became soft and profound: "My child, since you are determined to give these guys who once fell into chaos but now hope to return to the right path a chance to be reborn, I will respect your decision.

This is not an easy thing to do, especially since their betrayal and sins may not be easily forgiven by everyone."

He paused for a moment, his eyes seeming to see through Fulgrim's inner struggle and determination, and continued: "But rebirth does not mean forgiveness.

You will face suspicion and dissatisfaction from the people of the empire, and your decision will affect the trust and cohesion of other legions in you.

Therefore, what you need to think about is how to resolve the anger and fear of the people. Don't forget that Harvest Planet is the "home" of you, the sons of mankind, and the cornerstone of all your actions.

Furthermore, there is no need for the Thousand Sons to help you, the Sons of Man. Soon, I will personally go to Universe 08 (Halo) and give those guys the so-called redemption and punishment. "

When Fulgrim heard his father's response, an undisguised look of determination appeared on his face, and he immediately responded:

"Yes, father, I understand my responsibility."

"Ah."

The father and son said nothing more, and Sui Yang waved his hand to end the call.

As the screen went out, the throne returned to silence, and Sui Yang waited patiently for Magnus to arrive.

Not long after, the city of New Argo, which was supposed to be shrouded in shadow, finally welcomed the long-awaited sunrise.

Beams of dawn penetrated the thick clouds and sprinkled on the earth, as if bringing a glimmer of hope to this devastated city.

The morning light shines through the diffuse dust and fog, refracting dazzling light, as if guiding people to the road to "heaven".

From above, New Argo looks like a sailboat that has weathered a devastating storm.

As a huge city capable of accommodating tens of millions of residents, it was once a symbol of prosperity and vitality.

However, what meets the eye now are ruins everywhere, and the high-rise buildings and facilities that once stood in the core of the city have almost been razed to the ground.

Countless buildings collapsed into ruins, and huge bomb craters could be seen everywhere. The central square where Fulgrim and the demon Fulgrim fought was especially devastating. A deep pit with a diameter of more than 100 meters was left on the scorched earth, like an entrance to hell.

Although the fire caused by the war has been put out, the air is still filled with thick smoke and the lingering smell of gunpowder.

However, with the arrival of the 1st Company of the Sons of Man and the main force of the Primarch, post-disaster reconstruction work is being carried out in an orderly manner.

Makeshift houses were quickly built on the outskirts of the city to house the people who had been successfully evacuated. Although simple, these makeshift houses were sturdy and comfortable, providing basic security and shelter for the victims.

People nowadays don’t have to worry about any safety issues or property losses, after all, Atlas Insurance will pay the full compensation.

It’s just that the deceased relatives and friends have already “returned to heaven”.

At the same time, hundreds of thousands of automated mechanical units are busy throughout the city, carrying out debris clearing, emergency repairs, rescue, search and infrastructure restoration work.

The Sons of Man's Astartes, Auxiliary Forces, and Clone Troopers personally participated in the rescue and supply distribution operations.

This group of tall giants and elite soldiers shuttled between various shelters and disaster areas, delivering food, drinking water, medicine and basic living supplies to every victim, while comforting the people and encouraging their confidence in rebuilding their homes.

According to this trend, it will take at least 5 to 10 Earth days for New Argo to return to normal, that is, people will not have to worry about their daily food, clothing, housing, transportation, study, work, entertainment and relaxation.

However, it would still take years to completely restore to the state before the Chaos invasion.

As for the more than 3,000 Sons of the Emperor who hoped to return to the arms of their "father" and the Empire, they were gathered in the ruins of the core area of ​​New Argo.

The hundred guardsmen who had come to support earlier, as well as Fulgrim and his Phoenix Guard, were responsible for guarding these children of the Emperor, waiting for the Emperor's arrival.