The appearance of the Necrons completely disrupted the battle situation.
The first one to react was the Man-Eating Shark Chapter. They turned the direction of the fleet at a speed that was close to stress, and headed straight for the alien warships wandering near the Minotaur fleet, without any concern for what was behind them.
The White Templar fleet and the Astral Knight fleet beside it.
Seeing this scene, Soshyan had some concerns in his mind.
Obviously, in the concept of the man-eating shark, eradicating the aliens is the top priority, and everything else can be temporarily put aside.
At this point, the situation has completely shifted in his favor.
So he connected to the Force of Daedalus's communications again.
"Captain Asterion, it is obvious that your allies no longer support your idea, so what is your choice? At least I can promise that I will only point my gun at aliens, not the same kind."
After about five minutes of silence, an emotionless voice sounded from the other end of the communicator.
"I can promise that too."
"Well then, let's eliminate these aliens first. There must be a tomb of the undead on the planet, and it has already awakened."
Soon, the two originally hostile fleets began to separate. The Minotaur fleet turned towards the alien warship that harassed them, while the Astral Knights sent a dozen transport ships to transport a group of mortal troops and sailors to the general.
board the Storm Lady and bring back the Astartes warriors aboard.
Then the White Templar also joined the formation of the Astral Knights and began to change direction to face the alien threat.
At this time, the man-eating sharks were already engaged in a fierce battle with the alien warships. Not long after the exchange of fire between the two sides, two more alien warships with the same shape and size as the first one rose from the surface of the planet, and they also brought seven alien warships with them.
A smaller ship.
The addition of these new forces made the battle with the Man-Eating Shark suddenly become more difficult. Many battleships were damaged, especially the White Taotie, which rushed forward, and a nearly one kilometer long path was torn open on the right side.
The big hole.
What about the other three Chapters?
It's a bit embarrassing to say that, although in theory everyone put aside their grudges to fight the enemy together, in fact there is no basis for trust. The Minotaur's fleet still uses the fire control system to lock the Unbound Soul, while the White Templar and the Astral Knights
The fleet also fixed the fire control system on the opponent's flagship.
Even when attacking the aliens, they were half-hearted and uncoordinated. Not only did they not form a joint force, but they were afraid of each other and did not dare to use their full strength, creating a situation of 1 1 < 2.
The Man-Eating Shark didn't express anything about this, and continued to focus on fighting the aliens, even more ferociously than before. It even launched a desperate torpedo assault with a frigate, successfully crippling one of the opponent's main warships.
But if we continue, the situation may not change, because a major characteristic of Necron warships is that they can repair themselves.
Eventually, Soshyan had to send a new message.
"Judge Marcus, can you come to the ship for a moment?"
This is an invitation. Although there is no hostility, the other party is likely to refuse, especially since he almost fell out with the other party just now.
About ten minutes later, a shuttle took Marcus to Unbound Soul.
Soshyan had to admit that this judge did have some courage, even though he was no longer young.
Seeing each other again, Marcus was already a serious and steady middle-aged man, with a neat beard on his lips, wearing a decent black uniform, and holding a cane in his hand - Soshiyang could tell at a glance
Come on, that's a weapon.
However, he didn't point it out or let the guards take away the opponent's weapons.
The two met on the bridge and did not say hello. Instead, they fell silent.
After a while, Soshyan took the initiative and said:
"Long time no see, Judge Marcus."
"You too, Chapter Commander Soshyan."
"The scene of us fighting side by side in Valedo is still vivid in my mind. I believe you are still an upright and brave man. We should not become enemies."
Marcus shook his head.
"But I have a responsibility, and it trumps everything else, whether it's friendship or anything else."
Soshyan sighed softly.
"So what exactly do you suspect?"
"You've already caught her, so why bother asking even though you know it? I just want to ask, what's going on with the Soul Drinker?"
When he asked this question, Marcus felt an awe-inspiring murderous intent rushing straight to his neck, making the hairs all over his body stand on end.
But this killing intent did not come from the person in front of him, but from somewhere else.
"I have no idea."
"Captain Soshyan, I still think that you are a loyal warrior of the empire. If you have a clear conscience, there is no need to hide it."
"Then Judge Marcus, what is your conclusion?"
"Speculation? No, I have spent nearly ten years investigating. After the Soul Drinker civil strife, the rebels joined the Hurons and became part of the Red Pirates. They also attacked your home planet, but those who have not yet
The rebels have since disappeared from the empire’s records. This is completely abnormal!”
"Why is it abnormal? The galaxy is full of crises, and even an Astartes Chapter cannot guarantee to survive all crises."
"Then Chapter Commander Soshyan, how do you explain the abnormal increase in the number of members of the Chapter?"
"What is normal and what is abnormal?"
Soshyan took a step forward and said with a strong sense of oppression:
"Inquisitor Marcus, how much do you know about the Astartes? How much do you know about transformation surgery? Or does the Inquisition already think that it controls everything in the Adeptus Astartes?"
"You don't need to make excuses. I am a judge. The Golden Throne gives me the qualification to doubt everything and examine everything."
"Then I can also tell you that we are Astartes. Before the Inquisition appeared, the Emperor gave us the responsibility to protect humanity and the Empire!"
Marcus narrowed his eyes and whispered:
"But it was you who almost destroyed the empire."
Before he could finish his words, the sound of gun bolt sliding could be heard all around.
Soshyan stared at him, and then whispered:
"That's why I didn't kill you in Valedo."
"Oh? I didn't expect that I would make the Chapter Leader have murderous intentions so early."
Soshyan did not respond, but hummed softly, and then Talos came from behind Marcus and took out a thick book wrapped with a large number of scriptures from his waist.
Looking at this book, Marcus raised his eyebrows.
Although there was a seal, he could feel the demonic aura coming from above.
"This is--"
"This is what you are looking for on Valedo. We have been closely guarding it over the years. Since you think this thing is more suitable for the custody of the Inquisitor, there is nothing wrong with handing it over to you."
Marcus withdrew his gaze from the grimoire and looked at Soshyan.
"Is this a deal?"
"If that's what you think, then I don't mind."
"Then do you know that someone in Terra is already targeting you, and even without me, there will be another one."
"This is my business. I just hope that our friendship will not turn into hatred."
Marcus glanced at the grimoire again, then sighed softly and reached out to pick it up.
"I understand, this matter ends here, but what happens in the future...I can't guarantee it."
After obtaining the grimoire, Marcus quickly returned to the Force of Daedalus, but what he didn't know was that the grimoire in his hand was actually a fake, and it only contained a relatively powerful Slaanesh Banshee sealed inside.
The real thing is now in the hands of an amber-skinned giant, and it groans in pain as the ritual dagger pierces it -