Warhammer, about my years with the Wolfpack

"There are several nice planets. Are there a few girl worlds among them? (This can be understood as the garden world of mankind)" The God of Laughter and the God of Death whispered privately.

If the Emperor simply agreed not to enter this area, the Eldar gods might still be skeptical. After all, just because the Emperor said no, it didn't mean he would actually follow through. Given the Mechanicus's ability to secretly develop AI, it was inevitable that some would disobey orders and enter. But if the Traveler shared this opinion, then the promise would be truly credible. After all, the Traveler was a professional! Without the intervention of higher-dimensional forces, if the Traveler said no to human ships, it would be difficult for them to pass through.

"Yes, this condition is very good. But you need to pay some price." said the God of Laughter.

"So what do we need to do?" asked the Emperor.

"Sir Traveler, you just need to act. Emperor, you need to pay a small price, and then leave the rest to us." said the God of Laughter.

"Then can you tell me more specifically?" The traveler seemed to have grasped some information, but was not sure yet.

"Tzeentch has set his sights on a chess piece named Ahriman. If you want to completely destroy this chess piece, there are only two ways. One is for another true god to take action and stop the Lord of Change's plan. The other is complete destruction. The latter is relatively easier. But it is obvious that you want to put this chess piece in your own hands, is that right?" asked the God of Laughter.

"Yes, and then what?" asked the traveler.

"Your idea has actually already reached the threshold of success. You want to use the souls of the Dark Eldar to attract S's attention, and then use his minions or divine power to sever Tzeentch's control over Ahriman. By making Ahriman aware of the existence of the demons in the void as soon as possible, he will be wary of Tzeentch."

"But unfortunately, doing so may expose you to the gaze of the evil god, so you gave up this plan. Our plan can be seen as a perfection of your plan, while excluding you as much as possible." The God of Laughter said and looked at the God of Death.

"Ahriman's fleet will pass by here on its return. Sir Traveler, is everything okay?" said the Grim Reaper.

"No problem, they will definitely pass by here." The traveler nodded.

"Here lies an Eldar ruin. Once, this was a virgin world of our race, but it was attacked by a great enemy. The Eldar fought with all their might, and although they drove out the demon army, they were still forced to leave. Here lie a large number of remaining Soul Stones and other treasures, and now, the minions of the great enemy intend to take what remains. Ahriman's fleet will arrive here before the great enemy arrives."

"So, Tzeentch's chosen backup took away the items belonging to S. Given S's character and priesthood, he will not let it go. A collision between the two sides is inevitable, and the collision between the two sides will inevitably lead to changes in the thread of fate, and then things will be easy." said the God of Laughter.

"Is it that simple? Shouldn't their first target be the Emperor?" asked the Traveler.

"This is determined by the nature of the Chaos Gods. The battles among them are even more massive and brutal than those against us. They are chaotic evil. Reason is just a thin thread to them, so this is probably why I am still alive."

"And I need to correct one thing. Provoking a fight between them is just an opportunity. It cannot guarantee that Ahriman will be able to escape from Tzeentch's entanglement. You also need to make some preparations. And be prepared to pay some price to provide cover for the travelers." said the God of Death.

"Hmm?!" The Emperor and the Traveler fell silent. Although the Eldar gods did not say it so clearly, with their status and abilities, they already knew what to do and what price to pay.

There's a price to pay for plotting against the gods! Even if the plot succeeds, there's a price to pay! The Traveler has already intervened in this matter. Even if the plan succeeds under the manipulation of the Eldar gods, then afterward, when Tzeentch revisits the entire process, he might still discover clues about the Traveler. At this point, he must throw something out to attract Tzeentch's attention, or to cover up the whole thing. And that something thrown out is the price to pay.

Often, the so-called price isn't just the loss of equipment and personnel; information is also a price. After a brief silence, the Traveler knew what to do, and the Emperor was the one who had to pay the price.

"Although it is a pity to expose the newly formed exorcist team at this time, considering what we may gain, I think it is all worth it." The Emperor expressed his willingness to pay the price.

Chapter 119: Gathering of the Gods 2

"Very good, it seems our cooperation this time was very pleasant." The God of Laughter nodded, seeming to be very satisfied with the result, and the actual situation was indeed so.

The Laughing God and the Death God had laid out most of the plan, even offering an Eldar relic as a price. While this might seem like a significant loss, it wasn't. After all, in the Warhammer world, what falls into your hands isn't always yours. This relic had already been targeted by S. Unless the Laughing God and the Death God were willing to negotiate with S for it, it would be a bit of a waste.

In reality, many things in the galaxy are interconnected. Often, they can do certain things, but they need to consider the costs involved. This is especially true when they're at a disadvantage. Apparently, before this, the Eldar gods considered the cost of reclaiming this relic too high, perhaps not worth the effort, and so simply gave up. It's considered a non-performing asset.

But this time, the Eldar gods chose this ruin as the location of their plan, and in return, they received the Emperor and the Traveler's promise to obtain several planets where the Imperial fleet would not arrive and could serve as the Eldar's home.

As for whether the Chaos God would later realize the Eldar's actions? Of course, he would, but it didn't matter, since they were already sworn enemies. So what if he knew? The Chaos God couldn't find the Harlequin God anyway, and the God of Death was with the Harlequin God.

Completely destroying a god is no easy feat. The struggle between the two sides will be a protracted one, with both sides gaining and losing ground. Even those who ascend to the gods are not easily defeated; otherwise, the Traveler wouldn't be alive today. As for Horus in the background? Haha, before facing the Emperor, is this guy in Horus's skin still the original Horus?

For the Emperor and the Traveler, if this deal succeeded, it would be a win-win. After all, having pried a Chosen of Tzeentch from them, Ahriman's skill was undeniable. Furthermore, the fate of this key piece was tied to the others. With this piece removed, prying off more would be easier.

Of course, the Emperor had paid a price. Not to mention the promises made to the Eldar, those were minor issues: just a few worlds, and the Warp routes there weren't exactly stable... He'd given it. The only thing that gave the Emperor pause was the risk of his Exorcist forces being exposed early. That exposure wouldn't matter, though; it was to be expected. However, he wouldn't reveal the Knights-Errant plan. So, even if Knights-Errant were involved, they wouldn't directly participate in the battle and expose themselves to the Chaos Gods.

As for the Traveler? His role in this operation was essentially to act the part and, when necessary, to "guide" Ahriman's fleet. After that, he was out of the picture; the Emperor and the Eldar gods would take care of the mess.

Thus, the plan to plot against the Chaos God was finalized. Logically, everyone could have gone home, but it was clear that none of those present had any intention of leaving.

"You know part of the future." The Emperor spoke, not only to the Eldar gods, but also to the travelers.

"Yes, a very tragic future, one of betrayal, killing and lingering survival. Not just the Eldar, but also humans. You are too conceited, Lord of the Empire." The God of Laughter spoke. Although some things still could not be said explicitly, so as to affect the established destiny and make the future unpredictable, it was obvious that in this environment, some words could be implied.

"I have defeated evil gods many times and prevented them from extending their claws into the mortal world." The Emperor said somewhat unwillingly.

"Haha, when my brothers and sisters existed, we maintained peace in the subspace for tens of millions of years. What was the result?" The Laughing God sneered.

"You took the power that does not belong to you. Their status and power are above yours, so you will definitely be retaliated against in the future." The God of Death also spoke.

The traveler agreed. Having a correct estimate of one's own strength was paramount. Otherwise, even the most formidable opponent wouldn't be able to withstand it, as was the case with the Emperor in the background.

But some with more tactical tactics are different, like Blackheart King Huron. He seized the Glory of Macragge, but then returned it... He even brought a bunch of disobedient minions with him. That's a real savvy guy. Otherwise, if he dared to stay, wouldn't the Curse be knocking on the door? Don't call Huron a jerk, but the Curse Legion doesn't care about life or death! Killing them countless times won't help; they only need to kill you once! This is the E-Magic Army!

"Before everything is revealed, it's best to maintain the status quo and start with marginal or less important roles. We have foresight, but if something changes, it will be different. Even if you intervene, you may not succeed. You always have to have a big picture view." The traveler also spoke.

The Emperor walks the mortal realm today, but, let's just say, He's a bit lacking. In the 30th century, Nurgle plotted against Horus, and the Emperor was completely unaware, let alone rescued. And in the 40th century? Nurgle intervened again, but the Emperor not only rescued Guilliman, who had lost most of his life, but also directly blocked Nurgle's entrance. That's the difference.

"They are my children." The Emperor looked at the Traveler.

"Believe me, Emperor, if we ultimately abandon certain Primarchs, it's not because I don't get along with them, but because I simply can't." The Traveler looked at the Emperor. "This is my promise. You should know that in the galaxy, there are many things we are powerless to do."

"Yes, I believe you." The Emperor said. Then He looked at the Eldar Gods and asked a very pointed question. "Are you also cooperating with some of the Necrons?"

"If you're talking about the traveler, then we did cooperate." The God of Laughter nodded.

"So, what are your views on the Necrons?" the Emperor asked. Besides Chaos, the Necrontyr, at this point, was what the Emperor feared most. In theory, they were so powerful, even the reason for their power was unclear! As for the Orks? Well, the Emperor had always considered them a major nuisance, but not a fatal one, because the gods behind them were already in a state of chaos. But the Necrontyr were different, for they had already slain most of the C'tan gods.

"The Necrontyr are powerful, but also scattered. All dynasties have their own demands, and none of them has a voice that has absolute dominance. If they had a god, they would be the most terrifying existence in the entire physical universe, but they don't. So they are a mess." said the God of Laughter.

Regarding the Necrontyr, the Traveler and the Eldar held similar views. Theoretically, the Silent King was the supreme ruler, but in practice... it all depended on the circumstances. Of course, more importantly, the Necrontyr, with their souls gone and few if any capable minds in the entire dynasty, could now be described as having no future.

"So, you are trying to win over Trazyn? The thief?" asked the Emperor.

"He's a suitable candidate to win over, a capable but not particularly strong guy. And this guy's personality, well, if he has that thing, it's pretty good. I think it will be very useful to have Trazyn on our side in the future." To the Emperor's surprise, the God of Laughter was the first to express his goodwill towards Trazyn.

"I originally thought this was a temporary solution, but I didn't expect you to actually accept your former mortal enemy," the Emperor said with some emotion. "Then can you pay the price required to win over Trazyn?"

"We can't pay, but I think humans and travelers can pay. And there are ways to control it." The God of Laughter looked at the Traveler.

"I could certainly give it a try," the Traveler said after a moment's thought. He had previously disclosed this matter to the Emperor, and upon hearing the Eldar's willingness to accept Trazyn, the Emperor worried that Trazyn's joining would disrupt the existing balance. But now, the Laughing God had stated that he had no interest in Trazyn, and that the Traveler was the one offering Trazyn a price. This reassured the Emperor, who at least held the upper hand.

"Traveler, I want to ask you a question." After a moment, the Laughing God spoke again.

"Question? Go ahead." The traveler was stunned for a moment and then said.

"Since you can open the barriers between different universes, can you open the barriers of the Chaos Divine Realm?" asked the Laughing God.

"This..." The Traveler pondered rapidly. Honestly, he couldn't answer the Laughing God's question, because he hadn't tried. If we were to simply break the barriers of parallel universes, the Traveler was the strongest of the four. After all, he was the only one who had "break through." But if you were to ask if the Traveler could open the path to the Heretic God's realm, he wasn't sure. Furthermore, the Traveler vaguely knew what the Laughing God was up to.

"At least not right now," the traveler said after a moment's hesitation. "And I don't want you to take any overly risky measures. After all, it's too dangerous there."

"The Webway, we can use the knowledge of the Webway in exchange. We will swear in the name of the Eldar gods that we can share most of the Webway." After saying this, the God of Death looked at the silent Emperor beside him.

"It seems that your Webway project has been largely completed." The Traveler transmitted a message to the Emperor.

"However, this is shared with others, not our own. Of course, what is the price?" the Emperor responded. Clearly, he believed in the promise of the Eldar gods. As gods of the Order, once an oath is made, it must be kept, especially when it is made to another god.

The Emperor and the Traveler both knew what the Eldar wanted. They wanted to rescue Issa, the Eldar goddess of life and mother of the Eldar. The plan was simple: at the right time, when the power of the gods had grown to a certain level, the Traveler would open a gate to the Chaos Realm. Then, they would team up to defeat Nurgle and free Issa.

Does this plan hold any promise? If the other Chaos Gods don't intervene. After absorbing the power of faith and maintaining his intact body, the Emperor's ascension to godhood would undoubtedly be on par with Nurgle. If Death could continue to resurrect, he would surely be at least a major Eldar god. The Traveler isn't as powerful as the Emperor, but he's also a major human god. Harlequin is a lesser Eldar god. And if nothing unexpected happens, the Eldar should still possess many relics of the Old Ones.

The purpose of going in is to snatch things out, not to kill Nurgle. And even if we can't snatch Isa out completely, it's okay to snatch part of her...

This plan is certainly feasible! The problem now is, first, everyone still needs to grow, which will take a long time. Another question is whether the human gods are willing to help. After all, if Isa escapes, and the god of death can cover the souls of the faithful, then the population problem plaguing the Eldar will be completely resolved! So, at that time, will humans and the human gods be willing to allow the Eldar to have three gods?

"This is a very serious and distant question, isn't it?" the traveler began.

"No, it is not far away. Respected Emperor and Mr. Traveler, remember that all the long accumulation before was for the purpose of seeing the result within just 200 years. Either you raise the kingdom of God to the highest heaven, or you die! There is no way to avoid it, you can only face the challenge head-on." said the God of Laughter.

"Our victory means the enemy's weakness, and the enemy's weakness will provide us with better opportunities." Death also spoke.

"Your offer is insufficient." At this moment, the Emperor spoke, his words shocking and surprising everyone. The entire scene instantly fell silent.

"Sir... Could you please say it again?" The voice of the God of Laughter was trembling.

"I mean, the conditions you offer are not enough." The emperor said word by word.

"Is it because the conditions are not sufficient, not because we cannot talk?" The sea of ​​souls represented by the god of death was trembling.

"Yes, the conditions are insufficient," the Emperor reaffirmed. "I can allow the Eldar to have three gods, and I can provide assistance. But what I desire is the ascension of humanity! The ascension of the essence of life. You surely understand this more deeply than I do."

"The elves can only be said to have made one step further than the humans back then, but unfortunately, we haven't completed it either. This is a path that our predecessors have not explored. We can't give it to them," said the God of Laughter.

"You are very honest. But we are off to a good start after all, aren't we?" said the Emperor.

"Yes, we're off to a very good start," the God of Laughter agreed.

"I can provide help as long as you can pay enough. In the future, we will have more enemies, even enemies from other galaxies. I think you should know this very well." said the Emperor.

"Thank you. From now on, we are allies. May our friendship continue, and we are willing to pay some price first." After the God of Laughter finished speaking, some knowledge entered the Emperor's mind.

"May we have a pleasant cooperation," the Emperor responded.

"I look forward to meeting you again in the future." After saying that, the two Eldar gods disappeared from this space.

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"Your behavior surprises me a little." The traveler looked at the Emperor and seemed to not recognize him.

"This is our best and necessary choice, isn't it?" The emperor turned back into the big golden man and said to the traveler with a smile.

"That's right, we must promise that we are still not gods. Humanity is facing a huge threat, so no matter what, we must overcome the current disaster first." The traveler nodded in agreement.

What would happen if the Emperor and the Traveler could not provide a clear and affirmative answer? The only possible outcome would be that the trend of a close alliance between the two sides would be interrupted. Then both sides might only be able to use each other, and would not be able to share the same fate.

"Traveler, after absorbing faith, I can feel that my status and vision are slowly improving. Gods still cannot escape fate, and now by chance, fate flows in the direction we want, but fate is not without price. We need to pay the price." said the Emperor.

"Well, that's part of the reason," the traveler said. "What about the others?" Then, the traveler also changed back to human form.

"I hate gods, even though I am about to become a god. But I still hate gods. The fundamental goal I pursue is the ascension of mankind, so that everyone can be like a dragon. When mankind is strong enough to no longer need gods, my mission will be accomplished. The Webway Project is for this, and everything I do is for this. Nothing else matters." said the Emperor.

"Everyone is like a dragon? Haha, that's the idea." The traveler said indifferently.

"What about you? Your goal is to become a god. Doesn't my behavior hurt you?" the emperor asked curiously.

"Me? As the name suggests, what I pursue is traveling. I want to see a wider world. And for this purpose, I need to survive, I need to advance human civilization, and I need to become a god, so I want to become a god. Just like you, becoming a god is just a means, not an end." The traveler was stunned at first, then said with a smile.

"May we move forward together in our common goal." The Emperor extended his hand.

"Don't be afraid, and overcome all obstacles!" The traveler also extended his hand. Then, the two of them clasped their hands together.

"Of course, I have to remind you that our journey will be very long. Perhaps you will need to stay on Terra for even longer than the tens of thousands of years before. You will face all kinds of indescribable challenges." said the traveler.

"We have been working hard for tens of thousands of years, and now we have seen the dawn of victory. I will naturally continue to work hard." The Emperor said nonchalantly: "What about you?"

"I'm running outside." The traveler said with a smile.

Chapter 120: Unpleasant Meeting

"What is that?! What am I seeing?! Is that the soul of that battleship?" As the Endless Journey appeared within the Radiance's sight, Ahriman suddenly opened his eyes and gazed at the massive figure in the distance. Terrifying psychic energy gathered in his eyes as he tried to discern the terrifying presence hovering over the Endless Journey.

"Brother!" Omzod beside him shouted in surprise, and this voice also stopped Ahriman who was on the verge of death!

As he stopped spying, Ahriman felt a terrifying gaze sweeping towards him from a distance. In an instant, Ahriman felt as if he had fallen into an icy cave. After lingering for a few seconds, the gaze dissipated, and a cold snort was heard at the end.

"This battleship has a soul!" Ahriman said tremblingly. What he saw today completely overturned Ahriman's worldview. Just a little bit, Ahriman was about to convert to the Mechanicus!

The Mechanicus claimed that machines possessed souls. Ahriman declared, "Yes, yes, you are right." But deep down, he was unconcerned. How could a group of people who had abandoned even their physical bodies understand the true nature and meaning of the soul? What was the soul? It wasn't the so-called "wetware" of machines. Nor was it the iron men erased from most records.

These things could be called AI or artificial intelligence, but they lacked souls, for they lacked a Warp projection, lacking even the potential for psychic powers! They were merely sophisticated machines, and the presence of a Warp projection was the defining characteristic of their souls. (The Untouchables also had projections, but they were just black holes...) Ahriman had never heard of a machine with its own Warp projection!

But today, he saw it! He saw the soul of a powerful warship, and even this powerful soul could mobilize the terrifying power in the subspace!

If Balder's casual obliteration of Ohmzod's prophetic power had previously impressed Ahriman with his power, and his conversation with Wardmaker had made him realize Balder's terrifying mastery and knowledge of psychic powers, then now, upon witnessing the terrifyingly powerful soul aboard the Endless Journey, Ahriman was truly bewildered. He had no idea how this so-called Supreme Lord Commander could create a soul in a warship! This completely surpassed Ahriman's understanding of souls, psychic powers, and even his worldview.

"That warship has a soul!" Ahriman said to Wardmaker, who accompanied him to meet Balder.

"I know." Wardmaker nodded.

"The soul I'm talking about is not the so-called machine soul of the Mechanicus. It's a soul that has a projection in the warp and can truly mobilize the energy of the warp." Ahriman said anxiously.

"I know." Wardmaker was still a little confused. "We realized early on that there was something strange about this ship, or rather, that many things about it were strange. We were a little surprised and surprised at first, but then we got used to it," Wardmaker explained, stroking his beard.

"Well, do you know what this means?" Ahriman tried to explain to his new friend.

"I don't know, and I don't want to know. This is not my concern." Wardmaker shook his head helplessly.

"I..." Ahriman was speechless. Sometimes he truly envied his friend, but then he realized what Wardmaker said was right. This thing, whether in principle or in implementation, was beyond his current capabilities. For the first time, Ahriman felt how limited his knowledge and experience were.

"I don't know the real purpose of your visit, but remember, don't try to find out anything, my friend. Because it is impolite and even dangerous." Wardmaker hesitated and patted Ahriman on the shoulder.

When Ahriman was observing Wardemaker, the high-level rune priest of the Wolf Regiment was also looking at Ahriman. To be honest, in terms of skills alone, although they had never fought each other, Wardemaker knew that he was far inferior to his colleague from the 15th Legion. The latter was really strong, so strong that he was far behind.