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Malcador advised. This time, Malcador came here not only to ensure Jonson's safety, but also to prevent the angry lion from destroying everything.

"They have brought dishonor upon the Legion! This pains me more than a terrible defeat!" Jonson protested Malcador's words. "This matter should not end like this."

"My Lord, we have found Zahariel. He met with Lord Cypher in a secret room. Perhaps the mastermind behind the scenes will soon emerge." Just as the two bosses were arguing, Merlin's words once again calmed the Lion King down.

"Let's get down to business first." The Lion King calmed down. He also wanted to know who was behind this.

"Bellon, arrange a team of trustworthy and battle-hardened soldiers for me. I want to go and see who is behind Zahariel. As for the rest, how to stabilize Luther is up to you. Merlin." The Lion King ordered.

"As you wish." Merlin bowed slightly, and then a psychic light enveloped his entire body. When the light dissipated, he transformed into Astelan. Malcador beside him also transformed into an ordinary-looking dark angel with black armor.

"Let's go!" After arranging things here, the Lion King and his group walked towards the secret room where Zahariel was.

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"The pollution of Chaos is rooted in our blood, Lord Cypher. As an existence that controls the secrets of the entire Legion, you should be well aware of Caliban's past and the taboos in our hearts." Zahariel said to Lord Cypher in an underground cave.

"Countless years ago, Chaos took root on Caliban and influenced us. When I saw the events recorded in those ancient texts, I realized a serious problem. That is, for the Emperor and the Imperium of Man, our existence is a kind of original sin. We cannot let go of the pollution of Chaos. Do you understand what I mean?"

Looking at the silent Lord Cypher, whose face was hidden under his hood, Zahariel spoke a little excitedly. He couldn't understand why the other side was so calm.

Zahari himself was influenced by Chaos, and the reason was that he knew the dark history of Caliban and the power of the Chaos Gods. In his opinion, the planet Caliban was unclean, and the influence of the Chaos Gods was so difficult to remove. In this case, they were born with original sin.

As luck would have it, the Emperor knew everything about Caliban and was well aware of the influence of Chaos. His power and decisiveness made Zahariel feel afraid. Zahariel was worried that one day, when the Emperor no longer needed the Space Marines, he would directly clean them up, or even the entire planet, just like he cleaned up the pollution on Caliban.

Based on this understanding, coupled with the influence of Chaos, Zahariel had the idea of ​​breaking the jar and throwing it all away. Of course, in the background, another reason why Zahariel finally chose to betray was that his brother was killed by the Lion King with a single punch. The reason was that when the Dark Angels encountered the Demons, the Lion King ordered the Librarian to be unsealed, and Zahariel's brother stopped the Lion King by saying that the Emperor forbade the use of psychic power, and then the Lion King punched him...

"Are you indifferent to this? Cypher, in the future empire, there is no place for you and me, nor for Caliban! In order to save ourselves, we can only choose independence!" Zahariel said excitedly.

"The Emperor is a god," Cypher said. "Or rather, He possesses power no less than that of the Warp's evil gods, and so does the Great Traveler. They are our own gods, and they protect us. They could easily eliminate the source of the pollution on Caliban, and they could even more easily purify us. They didn't do so, and the reason for this is simply that they saw no need, or that they believed we could solve the problem ourselves."

"Perhaps they are just using us, and then when we are no longer of any use, they will completely get rid of us. They are doing this. Under the Emperor's instruction, the Lion King has begun to reduce the number of recruits on Caliban. They are eliminating us from the First Legion bit by bit. Don't you understand?" Zahariel retorted loudly, at the same time, his hand fell on the hilt of the sword, his patience gradually exhausted.

"Almost all Legions have established recruitment points on other planets. The decline in the recruitment rate from the Primarch's homeworld is normal." Lord Cypher sighed, no longer willing to argue with Zahariel. If it were simply a matter of concern, Cypher would have believed that Zahariel could be imprisoned rather than executed on the spot. But now, he could smell conspiracy and corruption from Zahariel; the Dark Angels' think tank had been tainted.

"Zahariel, this is your last chance to turn back," Cypher said, stepping back slightly, seeming to show some weakness. After all, the opponent was a powerful psychic. If they wanted to fight him, the best option was to press him closely in close combat, preventing him from releasing his psychic powers.

"He's scared, Zahariel. This is your chance! Subdue him!" A voice echoed in Zahariel's mind. He then struck, sending a psychic shockwave towards Cypher. His body moved swiftly, drawing his sword as he ran. Perhaps out of concern for his last comradeship, or perhaps to capture the enemy alive and extract his secrets, Zahariel didn't activate his disintegration stance.

However, his spiritual energy disappeared just when it was about to hit Cypher. A little guy wearing a hood and covered in a black robe appeared from behind Cypher. At the same time, Cypher drew his sword, and the two swords collided in the air.

"Zahriel, wake up!" Lord Cypher launched an attack. At this time, a small group of Lord Cypher's Dark Angels emerged from their hiding place. Zahariel was also prepared, and his men finally rushed out. A fierce battle broke out between the two sides, and bombs and plasma flew in the air. Both sides did not hold back and attacked with all their strength from the beginning.

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"There seems to be some problem with our hidden man. A key figure refuses to surrender." Looking at the scene of the fight between Cypher and Zahariel, Mortarion said with some dissatisfaction.

"The situation has changed, and fate is moving in a direction that is not favorable to us." Carlos frowned slightly.

"Then act now and let fate unfold in our favor, rather than sitting here idly by!" Mortarion glanced at the two warring parties. "One hundred Death Guard can solve this problem."

"Do you really think so?" Carlos' tone was a little vague.

"Of course. Open a portal, we'll finish this place off, then contact Luther and tell him to act faster. Before the Empire can react, we'll control Caliban, and then wait for the Dark Angels' counterattack. If that doesn't work, we can evacuate quickly." Mortarion needed to vent. Ever since the Heresy, things had been going badly for him, and he needed to release his stress in a hearty battle.

"Let him do it! I really want to know, when Mortarion appears in the vision of the gods again, I really want to know, whether it is Nurgle or the Emperor who comes." Just when Carlos was still hesitating, a voice sounded in Carlos' mind.

"As you command, my Lord," Carlos said to himself. He then looked up at Mortarion, a strange smile on his bird-like face. "As you wish, Lord of Death! A hearty battle is about to begin. I will personally deliver your men to the battlefield."

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In the Crystal Labyrinth of Tzeentch, half of the Supreme Eagle's eyes overlooked the mortal world, and the other half stared at the River of Destiny. He had a premonition that the Emperor already knew about Caliban's rebellion, which meant that his plan had already failed halfway. Tzeentch was still so sensitive, and the slightest change in the River of Destiny could hardly escape his eyes.

Chapter 447: The Lion King's Rebellion 2 (6K)

Tzeentch wondered what the Emperor would do when he realized Mortarion was on Caliban. What if the Emperor intervened, perhaps even tried to reclaim the Primarch? Wouldn't it be perfect if the Emperor and Nurgle met in person?

At this thought, Tzeentch let out a sharp laugh. If the gods of order and Nurgle, or Khorne, could be brought into the fight, a clash between the two would be extremely advantageous to Tzeentch. So, he wanted to see what the Emperor and Nurgle would do when the Death Guard appeared on Caliban.

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"I sense the presence of the Death Guard, and Mortarion," the Emperor suddenly said to the traveler. The divine perception was unpredictable. As Carlos prepared to open the door for Mortarion, the Emperor sensed his presence. After all, Caliban was still Imperial territory, the Emperor's domain.

"Okay, I see." The traveler frowned and gave a perfunctory answer.

"I can bring him back," said the Emperor.

"So what do we do after we bring him back?" the traveler asked. "Give him a chance to atone for his sins, or lock him up? Or execute him as a traitor at the Lion's Gate?"

"We gave Fulgrim a chance, we gave Alpharius a chance, and we should also give Mortarion a chance." The Emperor showed a somewhat embarrassed expression on his face.

"Tell that to your loyal sons." The Traveler wasn't impressed. "Fulgrim could be said to have been corrupted by Slaanesh, but he was still fine before. Alpharius betrayed rather than surrendered to Chaos, so that's forgivable. But Mortarion is different. He was determined to betray from the start. He sees everything you've done as a provocation, and he doesn't know the slightest bit of gratitude."

In reality, very few of the Rebellious Primarchs intended to betray the Emperor from the outset. Besides Lorgar, Angron was one, and Mortarion was another. Angron could use the nail in his head as an excuse. But Mortarion had no excuse at all! He was simply a born traitor. The Traveler had no desire to save such a person. It's not like the Emperor hadn't killed his own sons before; he already had two, so adding one wouldn't matter.

And as the Traveler just mentioned, how did the Emperor explain his forgiveness of Mortarion to his other loyal sons? Fulgrim was controlled, but he eventually came to his senses and assisted the Imperium in its fight against Chaos. Alpharius had actually been working for the Imperium for a long time. Both of them showed signs of redemption, so given a chance, they did. As for Angron? Well, Old K was too powerful, so he couldn't be completely brought back. But Mortarion was different. He was a rebellious man from the beginning, so why was he forgiven?

The Primarchs all hold grudges. With the exception of Guilliman and the Angels, who showed some mercy towards the rebellious Primarchs, most of them wanted to swiftly deal with their rebellious brothers. In the background, Jonson beat Curze to death, Dorn killed an Alpha without hesitation, and Guilliman reportedly killed another. The Khan fought tooth and nail to exile Mortarion on Terra, and Ferrus risked his life to kill Fulgrim. Russ felt a little sorry for Horus, but it wasn't that he couldn't bring himself to do it; he simply delayed. As for the Corven King, he even went to block Lorgar's door. They're all ruthless.

Even if the Emperor brought Mortarion back this time, how to deal with his loyal heir would be a major problem. Killing him was not the Emperor's wish, but if he was treated lightly, the Primarchs would not be happy. After all, if betrayal cannot be paid, then what is the point of loyalty?

"If Mortarion appears, Malcador will handle it." Looking at the hesitant Emperor, the Traveler sighed. "Besides, the gods are still engaged in a game of chess. Whoever strikes first will surely suffer. We need Vashtor or Tzeentch to absorb the initial attacks from Khorne and Nurgle to expand our advantage. Those holding the chess position cannot afford to give up easily."

"Well, let Malcador and Jonson handle everything there. We just need to make sure nothing happens to them." The Emperor thought for a moment and said.

"What do you plan to do with Mortarion in the future?" asked the Emperor.

"If you ask me, it means to rework him. Of course, he is your son after all. You can handle this matter yourself, but don't expect me to persuade the other Primarchs to be tolerant of Mortarion. I am not that kind." said the Traveler.

"Traveler, listen to me, you are a little too extreme..." The Emperor tried to persuade the Traveler.

"Over the years, I have been adhering to three sentences along the way! The first sentence is that people cannot live without madness! The second sentence is that good people cannot be pointed at with guns. The third sentence is that if you make a mistake and get beaten, you must stand at attention! That's it." It is obvious that the traveler does not intend to continue discussing the Emperor's family problems with Him.

In response, the Emperor could only shake his head helplessly. Then, when He cast His gaze on Caliban, the Death Guard had already joined the battle, and Johnson and others also joined the battle.

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"Kill them! Leave Zahariel behind! I want to interrogate him personally!" Zhuang Sen, who arrived at the battlefield, ordered coldly while looking at the Death Guard that appeared on the battlefield.

"Follow your orders!" The emperor's attendant Merlin picked up the staff in his left hand, drew the sword in his right hand, and rushed to the battlefield first with some guards.

"Well, very good." The Lion King nodded with satisfaction. Merlin was still so efficient. Of course, what made the Lion King even more proud was that compared with the imperial attendants of his other brothers, Merlin seemed to respect him more.

The relationships between Primarchs and the Emperor's retainers varied widely. For example, Guilliman and Ramon had a more casual relationship, with Ramon, while dedicated, also joking with Guilliman. However, when their opinions clashed, Ramon and Guilliman would engage in heated arguments.

Professor Ahriman is a somewhat prim and arrogant individual. He and his brothers meticulously complete their tasks, but they emphasize independence. Their approach is that the Primarch issues orders, and Professor Ahriman personally oversees the entire process, forbidding interference. He is known for his exceptional abilities and a somewhat overbearing demeanor.

The Lion King felt that Merlin and he got along very well, and that he was a friend who respected him deeply. Merlin might also express opinions that differed from the Lion King's on some matters, but he was always concerned about the Lion King's reputation. Of course, Merlin's greatest strength was his steady hand, and the Lion King felt very confident in leaving things to him.

"Why don't you try your skills?" The Lion King looked at Malcador beside him and said curiously.

"I'm waiting for someone," Malcador said, rubbing his hands. The Death Guard had already appeared, so how far could Mortarion be?

"He is my prey." The lion king snorted coldly.

"Then I'll deal with Luther?" Malcador said jokingly.

"He is also my prey!" The Lion King looked at Malcador with dissatisfaction in his eyes.

"Then I'll help you," Malcador said with a smile. Just like taking care of a child.

The battle unfolded swiftly. As Merlin led the charge, the fate of Zahariel and the Death Guard who had arrived to support him was sealed. A mere 100 Space Marines, but under Merlin's psychic lightning and the Dark Angels' efficient and precise devastation, they fell to the ground like wheat. This scene also fell upon Carlos and Mortarion.

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"Something is not right. An unexpected force has intervened. That guy looks familiar to me. He is definitely not a Dark Angel." Carlos said while looking at Merlin in the projection.

"One of my brothers? Or perhaps a minion of the Emperor?" Mortarion fell into deep thought.

Honestly, Mortarion was feeling a bit guilty right now. If he were facing just any ordinary Dark Angel, he'd be ready to go on a rampage. But if one of his brothers or the Emperor's retainers were among them, Mortarion wouldn't be able to hold back. After all, the previous series of battles had already made Mortarion question his life, having been pinned to the ground and beaten by Ferrus. As for Jonson? Mortarion truly didn't want to face him, fearing he wouldn't be able to defeat him! After all, the name of a Dark Angel was truly terrifying.

"When will Magnus come?" Mortarion asked anxiously.

"The situation has changed. Magnus and his Thousand Sons will act immediately. Zahariel is finished and we can't rely on him here. We can only find Luther and then act immediately. Magnus will pick us up." Carlos was also a little uneasy.

"Magnus will pick us up? Do you mean we can just take Luther and some Dark Angels away?" Mortarion was very dissatisfied with the plan's current reduction to this state.

"Do you have a better idea?" Carlos said dissatisfiedly, "I feel the shadow of the Emperor is coming. And we are on His territory!"

"That's it. Let's go find Luther now." Mortarion shuddered.

"No, I need to prepare." Carlos shook his head and said, he had always been wearing a vest when he went to see Luther before. Although Luther had chosen to betray him now, he had not surrendered to Chaos after all. If he went there like this, Luther would probably chop him with his sword, right?

"Then hurry up!" Mortarion said irritably. And it was because of Carlos's little preparation and delay that Zhuangsen and his group found Luther first!

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"I'm relieved that you didn't kill Zahariel with one blow." The Sigillite glanced at the prisoners who were pushed aside, then said to Jonson.

"Let's go find Luther." Jonson didn't answer the Sigillite. As Merlin brought Zahariel back, the Lion King, having achieved some spiritual breakthroughs, suddenly discovered he could sense his offspring's thoughts. He had just learned the thoughts of many Calibans, who believed the Lion King had alienated them. Some had chosen to betray, others had wavered, but the majority still quietly served the Legion.

Zhuang Sen remembered what the traveler had said to him. "Humans are sometimes such strange creatures. When you rely on them, they feel tired and resentful. And when you assign their tasks to others, they may think you are despising their existence. That's why human nature is so unpredictable."

"But it is precisely because of the human heart that humans have created many miracles that are theoretically impossible. When humans unite, they are invincible! We need to cleanse our hearts from time to time to avoid the accumulation of dust. The human heart is a double-edged sword, Zhuangsen. It can be the sharpest sword in your hand, but it can also be a dagger that stabs you in the back."

When the traveler said this, Zhuang Sen didn't take it seriously, but now he understood. Or perhaps it could be said that Zhuang Sen was starting to get a little sentimental.

Zahariel must be dealt with because he has been tainted by Chaos, and his mistakes are not worth his father's personal efforts to solve the pollution, so he can only be destroyed. However, for more Calibans, the Lion King decided to show mercy.

The Lion King acted very quickly. After dealing with Zahariel, the Lion King contacted Lord Cypher and quickly and effectively integrated the legion forces of Caliban. The news of the Lion King's return began to spread, and edicts with the Lion King's mark, the Imperial Sealholder's mark, and the Emperor's Chamber of Retinue's mark circulated on the legion's internal network.

"Welcome, Lord of the First Legion, welcome back to loyalty..." A Deathwing commander who was responsible for welcoming the Lion King was about to say "return to loyal Caliban" when he was a little speechless. After all, Luther's betrayal made this sentence seem like a joke.

"I believe that Caliban is still loyal. This planet and the people on it are all loyal to the Empire. You have used your swords to safeguard the dignity of humanity and the Empire. And the Empire returns you glory and respect. A few villains are not worth mentioning." The Lion King's steady voice sounded, dispelling everyone's hesitation and worries.

"Thank you for your tolerance. We will use everything we have to protect the glory of the Legion and the safety of mankind for the rest of our lives." The Deathwing commander bowed again.

"Take me to Luther!" Jonson said. The six-winged commanders of the angels gathered around Jonson and advanced toward Luther's final stronghold.

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"Jonson is back." Luther sat dumbstruck on the throne. He had no doubt about the accuracy of the news, for the gathering of the Dark Angels outside the fortress had proven it all. No one but Jonson could have gathered the power of the entire planet to deal with Luther so quickly. After all, he had long been the Legion's second-in-command. Even though Merlin had been more involved in certain matters, he was still nominally the Legion's second-in-command. Jonson had given him enough respect.

"Sir, we have to make a decision. The mysterious man has not arrived. I feel like this is a conspiracy." A subordinate said somewhat hesitantly.

"So, you're going to tell Jonson this is all a misunderstanding?" Luther sneered, his words thick with despair and despair. When the Lion King draws his sword, there's absolutely no mercy. He'll go all out for victory, no matter what means necessary. And now, the Lion King has labeled Luther a traitor. No mercy, no forgiveness!

"There's no turning back. We're here for Caliban." Luther felt betrayed. "I hope the Lion King will treat Caliban well after our death." Luther then picked up his sword and subconsciously glanced at the nearby magic circle used to contact the mysterious figure. Behind the circle, there was no movement at all. It was clear that Luther had been abandoned.

"Are we just going to watch Luther being killed by Jonson?" Mortarion, who was observing everything from the other end of the magic circle, said somewhat unwillingly.

"What should we do? Do you want to face the angry lion and the emperor behind him? This plan has failed. There is no point in us staying here. Let's leave quickly." Carlos was ready to pack up. He was worried that if he left any later, the entire demon world might be gone!

"I'm reluctant to leave like this. It's all your fault, Carlos, and Tzeentch behind you. If it weren't for your lousy conspiracy, we could have won a great victory!" Mortarion complained.

"What the hell?! Is this my fault?" Carlos was completely stunned.

"Isn't it your fault? Wasn't all this planned by you? Even because of your mistake, I lost 100 precious legion soldiers." Mortarion said angrily.

"Shit, so this is what they call 'not doing anything is fine, but those who do take the blame?'" Carlos's veins bulged. If the situation wasn't so awkward, he'd really like to have a physical exchange with Mortarion. Now, Carlos understood the Demon Scourge's choice. Life was tough for the Chaos God's top demons like them.

You have to take the lead in everything, make mistakes, and the bosses blame you, while the subordinates are even more treacherous. The boss is hard to please, and the subordinates are all very cautious. It's physically tiring, and even more mentally exhausting. Now you have to put up with Mortarion's pressure! In fact, some of the problems in human civilization are also encountered by demons, and sometimes they are even more extreme!

"Let's go. War is eternal. You will have a chance to prove your excellence in the future, if you are truly excellent."

Carlos suppressed his dissatisfaction and said, and the Lord of Death obviously heard the ridicule in his words. He looked at Carlos with murderous eyes, and this time, Carlos stared back without hesitation, holding the staff tightly with both hands. He had already made up his mind that if the Lord of Death really wanted to take action, Carlos would not be a pushover!

Carlos decided to evacuate. He needed to first report to Tzeentch, briefly describe the current situation, and then open the portal to leave. What Carlos didn't expect was that Tzeentch actually took the initiative and immediately opened a door for Carlos...

On the front battlefield, when the Lion King issued the ultimatum, the morale of Luther's army had actually collapsed, and most people chose to surrender. Even though they knew that they might not be forgiven after surrendering, they still laid down their weapons in front of their genetic father.

The Lion King then offered Luther a one-on-one duel. With little Tzeentch's blessing, how could Luther possibly stand against the Lion King? Furthermore, while the Lion King was fighting alone, Malcador and Merlin, standing behind him, weren't just spectators. The battle was a simple routine.

After several rounds, the Lion King knocked Luther's sword away and then knocked him to the ground with the back of his sword. Malcador stepped forward and placed a seal on the former second-in-command of the Legion, and then he was taken into custody by the Legion officers. With this, the entire rebellion came to an end!

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"This is a little different from how I imagined suppressing a rebellion." After Luther was suppressed, the Lion King breathed a sigh of relief. He knew that he had won, and even won easily.

"You should feel lucky. This shows that you are still very important in the hearts of the Calibans. Even if there are villains, they can't cause any trouble. This is much better than orbital bombardment and then large-scale landing, right?" Malcador said easily. Although he didn't get to show his skills this time, he was undoubtedly satisfied with the result.

"Okay, let's deal with the Caliban issue, and then we have to go back to the front battlefield." said Malcador.

"So what about Luther?" asked Zhuangsen.

"Imprison him in the Emperor's Chambers. As for how to deal with him, you can discuss it with the Emperor. The matter is over now and the situation has not gotten out of control. Luther was also bewitched, and the Emperor is merciful." Malcador said.

"My father was merciful, and I am unworthy of his kindness," Jonson said with a somewhat complicated expression. After all, Malcador had already basically told Jonson that the Emperor intended to minimize the incident. After all, the case had already been determined: he had been deceived and attempted rebellion. He would be brought to the Chamber of Attendants, and then the Emperor would exonerate him. The other brothers would not be able to say anything. After all, it was the Emperor who judged Luther, not Jonson.

Just when Zhuangsen was relaxing, in the Traveler's Domain, the Emperor and the Traveler were on edge because they suddenly discovered that things were getting interesting.

"A hidden base of Tzeentch has been discovered, and even Dark Magnus is there." Looking at a planet where a battle broke out, the traveler's tone was full of amusement.