Warhammer, about my years with the Wolfpack

"Are you very interested in Ahriman?" the Emperor asked, changing the subject.

"Ahriman is a very contradictory character. He may not be bad at heart, he has his own goals and works hard for them, but he is too arrogant and always thinks he can control everything, and he lacks faith. He pursues endless knowledge and power. Isn't this kind of person very dangerous?" said Bader.

"So, you think that although Ahriman has escaped Tzeentch's control this time, he may still fall if he is not forced to act voluntarily within certain rules?" said the Emperor.

"Yes, Ahriman's actions represent certain individuals, individuals with extreme egos, arrogance, and power," Balder nodded. In fact, in terms of loyalty, Magnus in the background was even more loyal than Ahriman. At least, Magnus had tried, or rather struggled, to return to the Empire's side.

"How about you give it a try? See if you are interested in enlightening this person whom even Tzeentch values?" The emperor said half seriously and half jokingly.

"Not for now, let's talk about it later." Balder shook his head and said, "I still have a lot of things to do here."

"Then I won't bother you anymore." After saying that, the emperor disappeared.

"Is the Luna Wolves delegation finally arriving?" Balder said with a smile, looking at the documents in his hand. "There are many famous people here, it seems worthy of my serious attention." Looking at the names on the list - Sejanus, Torgaddon, Garro, and Akurduna - Balder fell into deep thought.

Of these, Garro and Torgaddon were loyalists, while Sejanus and Akurduna died before the Heresy. Had they lived to see the Heresy, would they have remained loyal? Balder didn't know, but he felt they deserved to survive as heroes. Even if their actions could be described as sinister, Balder believed he needed to carefully plan for the sake of increasing the number of loyalists in their legions.

"Akulduna..." Bader's finger fell on the name and tapped lightly.

"This guy wouldn't want to exchange swordsmanship with me, would he?" Balder was quite interested in this future second captain of the Emperor's Children.

"Sejanus? Second in command of the Luna Wolves. This is a troubling situation." Balder stroked his chin. He felt this was a bit of a dilemma. It wasn't that Sejanus's abilities put Balder under pressure, but rather that the issue of face was somewhat difficult to manage. Technically, Balder and Sejanus were both second in command of the Legion. Their status was equal. The bonus of Russ treating him like a brother seemed to have limited impact on the other Legions, and even contributed to Horus's displeasure with him.

You can't say that just because Russ treated him like a brother, he's equal to the other Primarchs, right? Although Balder felt that being on equal footing with the Primarchs was inherently unfair, there were always things like that in life; just take it easy.

Why did Balder get along so well with Ferrus and his subordinate, Dukain? A key reason was that Ferrus treated him as an equal. And Dukain was quite cooperative. After a series of friendly exchanges, Dukain realized his own limitations and was willing to follow Balder's instructions. This was a good thing. They cooperated, learned from each other, and helped each other.

In fact, when Ferrus was there, the atmosphere within the Iron Hands Legion was very good. Everyone was in a state of healthy competition, learning from whoever was stronger. Although there were some objections to each other, there were no problems on major issues. For example, when Akurduna and the Iron Hands Legion were conducting an exercise in the background, the captain of the imperial son took advantage of his tactics and military mobility, and hit the Iron Hands from the flank, causing the latter to lose the exercise. The Iron Hands were very unhappy, and Ferrus was also very depressed, but this did not prevent everyone from remaining friends.

(Yes, Akurduna is not only a master swordsman, but also a master tactician.)

Therefore, the Iron Hands at the time were truly a pure Legion, a group of true warriors who honed their skills and tactics through various means. Aside from Ferrus's ulterior motives, wanting to "teach" his fellow Primarchs how to fight, they were truly pure and innocent, without any petty agendas. But Horus was clearly different. He wanted to maintain his privileged position, and while he was indeed magnanimous, that magnanimity came from the perspective of a superior, not a true equality.

"Still, if I can help Sejanus, I might as well lend a hand," Balder muttered to himself. It wasn't that winning over Sejanus would prevent Horus's fall; the evil god's schemes were never so easily thwarted. Perhaps, if he wasn't careful, Sejanus would be dead again. But, adhering to the principle of helping whenever possible, Balder still wanted to give it a try.

"Torgaddon, he's quite a good man, too." Balder recalled some of Torgaddon's past experiences. He was humorous, capable, approachable, and possessed a strong sense of justice. Faced with the mistakes of Eidolon, the Emperor's Children's Chief Lord Commander, Torgaddon had the courage to confront him. Seeking justice for his fellow Emperor's Children was a truly remarkable quality.

"Garro, let alone Garro, is also a very good person, and one of the earliest Grey Knight Grand Masters in the background." Balder felt that the people coming this time were really good, completely different from Ahriman who had just been sent away. Balder really wanted to help these elite legions.

"Is this a visit for Legion exchange?" Balder glanced at the datapad in his hand. Horus's idea was to have his elite troops come to "show off." Balder's actions of mobilizing multiple Legions to fight together had already displeased Horus. Perhaps Sejanus was just trying to give him a subtle warning, but objectively speaking, if Balder performed poorly, he would likely face criticism from other factions.

Even without Horus's intervention, a group of bureaucrats discontented with the Space Wolves would rise up and attack them. Their reasons were many, of course, ranging from ineffectiveness to illicit plots by incorporating various legions into their fold. These claims required no proof at all; they were simply based on their own words.

So, no matter what, Balder had to win the battle in the Flaming Wheel sector. He led his three Great Companies, plus a number of reinforcements, into one force. Russ, with the main force of the Space Wolves, formed another. The two armies, like a pincer, launched an offensive against the Ork warlords entrenched in the sector.

Don't expect too much from the Wolf King; just fight in a conventional manner. Balder's mission is to break through and severely injure his opponent, and then open up the situation. With Balder's current level, if he can unleash his power without restraint, combined with the military power he currently possesses, this orc warlord is actually nothing.

The only ones Balder could truly find difficult, excluding the Four Chaos Gods, were probably beings of the same level as Ran Dan and the Beast, whom he had yet to encounter. However, considering that his performance couldn't be too conspicuous, Balder had to carefully consider which trump cards he could and couldn't reveal.

Balder pondered, preparing to give Sejanus and his companions a shock from the Warp. If they could get along well, Balder would treat them as friends. However, if he acted as if he was lecturing them, then I'd apologize. Let's go back to where we came from.

Meanwhile, just as Balder was considering how to face his colleagues from the Luna Wolves, Sejanus was also considering a meeting with the Supreme Lord Commander.

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"Sejanus, my friend, you've been reading this battle report for a long time. It's not that long, is it?" Torgadon said impatiently, looking at Sejanus sitting across from him. Sejanus was currently reviewing the latest information he had collected on Balder.

"It's not long, but the content is enough to shock me." Sejanus put down the battle report and sighed. "The Space Wolves do have some ideas in terms of armaments, but their quality can only be described as average. Often, their breakthroughs rely on the outstanding personal abilities of the Supreme Lord Commander. I find it hard to imagine that one person can be like a Titan, easily destroying dozens of war machines and killing people invisibly. A single note, a single gesture can make people submit."

"Is such a being a favored one of fate or a source of instability?" Sejanus asked with a complex expression. As the second-in-command of the Luna Wolves, he knew of the mutated flesh and blood of the Fifteenth Legion, and therefore was quite wary of psychic powers. Therefore, after witnessing Balder's actions, he felt somewhat uneasy.

"It's confirmed. This Supreme Lord Commander of the Sixth Legion is a disciple of the Sigillite. Therefore, this anxiety can be put aside for now." Torgaddon wasn't too concerned about this. He had discussed it with Garro. As someone who had fought under the Emperor, Garro had witnessed the might of the Emperor and the Sigillite. While Balder's performance was impressive, it was clearly far from incredible. Torgaddon decided to trust Garro's words.

"Well, it seems that we need to communicate with Lord Balder in an area that we are not familiar with." Sejanus said helplessly.

"Sejanus, what exactly do you want to do? Look at the troops under our command. It can be said that every soldier is the most elite selected from various companies, and every officer has outstanding military achievements. This fleet is the pride of the legion, and the weapons they are equipped with are also the best." Torgathon said somewhat uneasily.

"There is also a team of the Emperor's Children and Garro of the Fourteenth Legion. They are the best in the legion, and they are gathered here with us. And to visit the second-in-command of another legion... This is no longer a simple reminder, it will be regarded as a demonstration. What mission did your father give you? What result do you want to achieve?" asked Torgaddon.

"I truly went to the Sixth Legion with good intentions," Sejanus said with a slightly embarrassed expression. "Initially, I simply wanted to visit Lord Balder on behalf of the Primarch and tactfully express my opinion. My original plan was to bring only a few of you, a small guard, and a small fleet. That was all."

"However, after our Primarch met with the Primarch of the Sixth Legion, my father allocated such a force to me and asked us to actively participate in the battle of the Sixth Legion. You know, I can't refuse this order." Sejanus said in embarrassment.

"Wasn't the meeting between the two Primarchs very successful? The Primarch of the Sixth Legion simply showed that he was worthy of being a commander, and our father also expressed his support." Torgaddon was a little confused.

"Yes, that's right. The meeting was pleasant, and our father had a very pleasant conversation with the Primarch of the Sixth Legion. But our father felt that we should demonstrate the excellence and strength of the Luna Wolves Legion," said Sejanus.

"That's all?" Togarton was full of disbelief.

"Of course not!" Sejanus thought to himself, but he couldn't say it out loud, because Horus's meaning was very clear. He wanted to tell Horus through this action that cooperation with the Luna Wolves was better than with the Iron Hands! But obviously, Sejanus couldn't say this clearly.

Chapter 127 Everyone’s thoughts

Sejanus knew full well that his father was trying to win over the VI Legion, as the VI had no ambitions and a simple way of behaving, making it an ideal target for wooing. However, the Iron Hands and the Space Wolves had already established a special relationship, and Balder's actions had made Horus uncomfortable. After all, with the help of the Sigillite, the Space Wolves had increased their interactions with other legions, which would undoubtedly have an impact on the other legions.

Therefore, Horus's mission for Sejanus was, first, to "crack down" on Balder and get him to behave more moderately, and second, to demonstrate the power of the Luna Wolves, indirectly telling Rus that what Ferrus could give, the Luna Wolves could also give. What Ferrus couldn't give, Horus would give twice as much! This would isolate Ferrus, his competitive brother.

Of course, Horus wouldn't say it so clearly, nor would he take it so seriously. But it was clear that Sejanus couldn't possibly tell Torgadon all this, because in his opinion, this idea was somewhat dark. But Sejanus had to do it, and he had to do it well.

"Well, I don't want to bother with the higher-ups. After all, I'm just a company commander." Looking at the silent Sejanus, Torgadon leaned back in his chair, like a salted fish lying flat on its back. But lying flat was impossible. He quickly stood up, leaning forward, his head almost touching Sejanus's face.

"No matter what the real purpose is, at least we must do a good job in demonstrating the excellence and bravery of the Sixteenth Legion. Once we are involved in the battle, I will personally lead the commando team and be the first to launch an attack. Believe me, unless Du Kain leads the team with those veterans of the Iron Hands, no one can do better than me." Torgadon said firmly.

"Thank you, my friend." Sejanus said gratefully, expressing his gratitude to his friend for his unconditional trust and help.

"Don't thank me anymore, we're friends after all," Torgaddon said, waving his hand. "Alright, let's study our enemy. The Orc Legion in the Flaming Wheel sector is powerful and a formidable foe. We need to think carefully about how to deal with them."

The two men's discussion then shifted to their favorite part: tactical discussions and plan formulation. They stayed away from plotting and calculating, simply completing the mission. Meanwhile, on another warship, Swordmaster Akulduna from the Third Legion and Garo from the Fourteenth Legion sat together, discussing something.

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In the arena, Akurduna launched an attack on seven colleagues in the distance. Some of them were from the Third Legion, and some were from the Fourteenth Legion. A total of seven people surrounded the Emperor's Sword Saint. However, what no one expected was that it was this Sword Saint who launched the attack first!

"Boys, be careful! I'm surrounding you!" Akurduna, in a rare move, drew his prized boning saber. He then launched his attack, his speed so swift that before his opponent could react, he had already struck. His left saber split the opponent's power sword, and his right saber pierced the wide-open goal. The sharp clash of blade and armor left a shallow scratch on the warrior's armor. Then, with a close-range collision, Akurduna pushed his first opponent out of the arena.

At this moment, the others also took action, attacking from all sides with power swords, polearms, and thunder hammers. Facing the tidal wave of attacks, Akurduna remained unfazed. Using nimble movement and exquisite swordsmanship, he weaved among his foes, steadily suppressing them in every encounter. Amidst the flurry of weapons clashes, Akurduna gradually gained the upper hand, knocking his opponents off the ring one by one.

"Huh, not enough, this is clearly not enough." After knocking the last opponent's weapon away with his boning saber, the Sword Master of the Third Legion let out a long sigh, his tone still filled with a hint of unsatisfied satisfaction. He then carefully wiped his saber and sheathed both weapons.

"Captain Garo, would you like to find a place to talk?" Akurduna invited.

"Okay, let's go." Garo glanced at the sword master who used to be full of vigor but now had some inexplicable emotions, and nodded in agreement.

"You know? This time, at least the elites of seven legions gathered here, including the Supreme Lord Commander of the Space Wolves, the former commander of the Iron Hands, Felix of the Fourth Legion, and Malak Varen of the Warhounds. Plus Sejanus and Torgaddon from the Luna Wolves, as well as you and me. I can't remember a time when the Space Marine Legions were able to gather so many elites, except under the leadership of the Emperor, when there was another time when people from seven legions gathered here." Akurduna said with some emotion.

"So, you wish to repeat what you once did in the Luna Wolves and other legions, forging friendships through martial arts with the champions of those legions?" Garro looked at the man, arguably the greatest swordsman of all legions. Garro and Akultuna had clashed before, with Akultuna declaring Garro one of the best he had ever defeated.

"Yes, I want to continue my previous glory. It would be great if it was just a one-time fight." Akurduna said with a smile.

"Yes, it would be wonderful if it were just a chance for inter-legion communication," Garo nodded. Garo had agreed to join the Luna Wolves delegation because she wanted to meet the man who had come up with the Iron Wolf mecha concept. However, when Sejanus arrived with a reinforced battalion of Luna Wolves, the whole situation took a completely different turn!

Without an invitation from the other side, and without a joint combat mission, how could a Legion lieutenant bring a reinforced battalion with him when visiting his master? And elite troops at that? This wasn't even a visit between Primarchs; after all, the Primarch's dignity must be maintained. This was a private exchange!

(In the early days of the Great Crusade, the Legion's strength was very limited. Even the Iron Warriors, known for their large numbers, had only 5 men by the time of Pixar's return, 3.5 of whom had gone to Pixar's homeworld, with the remaining half scattered across the country.)

How many men did Sejanus bring with him? Garro wasn't sure exactly, but based on his experience, he felt that the first Primarch under the Sons of Horus commanded at least 4500 to 5000 elite Luna Wolves. Furthermore, during their previous encounter, Sejanus had mentioned his willingness to actively participate in the Sixth Legion's battles. This was clearly a provocation.

"So, it seems we are involved in some trouble?" Akurduna snorted.

"I'm not interested in these things." Jialuo shook his head.

"In the future, similar incidents will become more frequent." Akurduna patted Garro on the shoulder and said, "The Primarchs will return, each with different temperaments and personalities. They will inevitably compete with each other, and isn't it the same for us descendants? For glory, victory, and merit, we strive to do our utmost to become even better. Such incidents are inevitable and necessary."

"I forgot that you are the emperor's ceremonial guard and the face of the emperor, and you are naturally more fond of this kind of thing." said Jialuo.

"We are still the benchmark of the Emperor's Legion. I believe that when our Primarch returns, we will become the best of all the Legions." Akurduna said without any concealment.

"I don't agree with that." Garro raised his head and looked at Akurduna. "The Dusk Raiders possess the finest assault troops. We are resolute and steady. My soldiers are versatile and can handle any enemy."

"What was I saying? Isn't it already starting? Isn't healthy competition between legions a good thing?" Akurduna laughed. "Relax, my friend. Leave the high-level matters to the bosses. We're just two company commanders."

"That's right, my friend." Jialuo nodded with a smile on his face.

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"You come with bad intentions." In a reception room on the Endless Journey, Du Kain said bluntly to Balder.

"Really? Tell me about these people." Bader personally poured a cup of tea for Du Kain.

"You can't fail to see it, can you?" Du Kain first sniffed the tea carefully and then said.

"It's clear that, as the saying goes, when the enemy comes, the general will stop him; when the water comes, the earth will cover it. This kind of thing won't just happen once, but will become more and more frequent in the future." Balder's tone was a touch playful. Thinking of those troublesome Primarchs, Balder knew that such competitive behavior would be more frequent in the future.

With such talented individuals gathered together, how could there not be some trouble? Actually, considering Horus's current behavior, Balder could understand. If Horus hadn't been "destined," Balder wouldn't have had to hold it against him. After all, his own Primarch could wrestle with another Primarch. There was no guarantee this would happen again in this plane. And when that happened, would Balder go in or not? And after the fight, how would he handle it? It was a whole lot of trouble.

"You don't care, do you? Or have you already made up your mind?" Du Kain thought for a moment and said. After spending some time with Balder, Du Kain's admiration for Balder grew even greater. The most fundamental reason was that Balder's fighting style was something he couldn't imitate!

How do legions fight normally? Gather intelligence, analyze the enemy, and then formulate a plan. Everyone uses guns, cannons, and tactics to determine victory or defeat on the battlefield. And how does Balder fight? He fights the same way in normal situations, but at crucial moments, Balder resorts to predictions and divination. For example, at certain times, he deploys a fleet to a certain area without warning. Then, once the fleet is deployed, a Warp tunnel opens, and an enemy fleet crashes into the well-prepared Imperial artillery, and victory ensues... To Ducain, it's completely illogical!

For example, when Dukain gave orders, he could only give one at a time. But Balder, on the other hand, communicated telepathically! He issued multiple orders simultaneously, even adjusting a squadron's deployment when necessary, down to the location and movement of a single warship. It could be said that with the help of psychic powers, Balder forcibly compressed the layers of command.

However, faced with all this, Dukain could only admit that he couldn't learn it. Fortunately, only those with exceptionally powerful psychic powers and exceptionally adept tactics like Balder could wield it. Otherwise, Dukain would have to wonder if all future commanders would necessarily have psychic powers.

"It's just an exchange between legions. Just do your own thing. Maybe the Primarch of the Luna Wolves has some misunderstandings about some of my actions, but I won't make things difficult for those who do things." Balder expressed his attitude.

"That's good. Sejanus and Torgaddon are both very good people. The Primarch of the Luna Wolves is also very good, but... he can be a bit sensitive at times," Dukain said after a moment's thought. He could actually understand some of this; after all, Ferrus made no secret of his ambition. Dukain also had a relatively good impression of Horus, so he was in a somewhat awkward position.

"Alright, relax, my friend. I've got a plan," Balder said. "Come, let's figure out how to deal with the hundreds of millions of orcs in the Belos V system."

"Okay, as you wish." Du Kain said with a smile.

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If the legion's high-ranking officials including Balder already had a feeling that a storm was about to come, then Felix of the Fourth Legion and Valen of the War Dog Legion were very relaxed. At this moment, they were very far away from the games of the high-level officials and all they had to do was do their own thing.

"Are you starting to like drinking something this bland?" Valen asked with a smile, putting down the wine glass in his hand.

"This crystal tea calms my volatile temper and allows me to relax from the intensity of battle. You know, sieges are always the most difficult," Felix said, setting down his teacup. The crystal tea obtained from Curzon had become a hot commodity within the Legion. Rune Priests, Librarians, and high-ranking officers were allotted a certain amount; ordinary people could only exchange their merits and battle records for it. Balder, however, was very kind to his allies, treating them essentially the same as the Space Wolves.

"Violent emotions can also be a stimulant for our battles! We use anger as motivation to drive our bodies. You should learn to enjoy this feeling instead of wasting it." Valen said with some regret.

"Haha, our tasks are different. Sometimes, I really hope that I can just charge forward without having to worry about other miscellaneous things." Felix said with a smile.

"If that day comes for you, I will fight alongside you and teach you to control your anger." Valen laughed.

The two sides got along very well. Although the reputations of the two legions were not particularly good, they complemented each other very well on the battlefield. The Iron Warriors were responsible for artillery fire, while the War Hounds were responsible for charging and assaulting! As for the open and covert struggles between the two legions, the two men did not care at all and simply enjoyed their leisure time together.

Chapter 128 Meeting

"They're coming," Balder said, standing up as he looked at the Luna Wolves fleet emerging from the Warp in the distance. He then gazed into the distant void with great interest, carefully observing this legion that was praised by the entire empire.

As the veil between the Warp and reality opened, the first batch of warships emerged from the Warp. Leading the way was a battleship. Balder's extraordinary vision revealed the massive Lunar Wolf symbol on it. Following closely behind were two more battleships and the main battleships, led by a large cruiser. Then came the cruisers and escorting frigates.

"The battleships of the Third and Fourteenth Legions are here too." Following behind were two battleships: one was the Dusk Raider, likely Garo's ship, and the other, the ornately decorated ship next to it, was likely Akurduna's ship from the Third Legion. The three battleships formed a V-shaped formation in the void, with the other capital ships surrounding them.

"From the perspective of technology and steel alone, the Luna Wolves are not particularly outstanding. Their strengths lie in the coordination of their soldiers and their large numbers. If we simply talk about the proportion and number of large battleships, they are no stronger than the Iron Hands." Du Kain said next to him.

"Well, they're well-trained, and adept at combining participating troops like cocktails to achieve even greater combat effectiveness," Balder said, looking at the Sixteenth Legion, which was marshaling its formations in the distance. In his mind, Balder was also carefully searching for information about this legion. After all, the Luna Wolves were a force Balder would have to contend with in the future.

Were the Luna Wolves, or the later Sons of Horus, powerful? Of course they were. But to say they were superior to all other Legions is not necessarily true. First, regarding strength, before the Heresy, the Sons of Horus Legion was believed to have numbered between 13 and 17 men. An average of the upper and lower limits would put it at just over 15.

So, is this legion large? It is certainly large, but among large legions, this number is only average. Take a look at the large legions. The U-League is the largest, with 25 Space Marines, leading most Primarchs to suspect Guilliman of wanting to sunder the Earth and claim the throne. In reality, Guilliman doesn't, but he does have a vast force at his disposal. To say that this legion is as numerous as two is not an exaggeration.

Besides the U-Team, a reborn group, the Word Bearers also boast a strong force. The Dark Angels boast a strong military, highly skilled personnel, and a wealth of advanced technology. Their strength is said to have reached approximately 18 before the Heresy, surpassing the Luna Wolves. The Iron Warriors' strength is estimated to be between 15 and 18. The World Eaters, on the other hand, boast 15, though many of these are simplified Space Marines.

Therefore, after synthesizing all the information, Balder's assessment of the Luna Wolves was that their overall strength was undoubtedly superior, and their officers and soldiers' qualities and tactical skills were undoubtedly outstanding. However, compared to other powerful legions, the overall performance of the legion was difficult to compare.

In fact, during his conversation with Ducain, the latter acknowledged the strength of the XVI Legion, but at the same time, he believed that under Ferrus's leadership, the Iron Hands were not necessarily inferior to Horus's Legion. This was probably a common view among many powerful Legions at the time.

"The greatest strength of the Luna Wolves Legion lies in the flexible tactics of Lord Horus. Whether it's the bureaucrats of Terra, the iron-headed men of the Mechanicum, or the warriors of other legions, they are all willing to fight under the command of the Wolf God. This has greatly enhanced the combat effectiveness of the 16th Legion."

"For example, the Death Titan Legion, one of the original three Titan Legions on Mars. Even with the most conservative estimate, there are more than 200 Titans in this legion, and I think that close to 300 is a more credible number. Horus has already brought this legion under his command, as well as the 19th Legion under his command. Almost an entire legion is helping Horus. This kind of treatment is not given to other legions." Ducain's words were full of envy.

"Haha, you'll be envious of me later," Baldur thought to himself. After the Primarchs returned, Horus' inner circle not only didn't shrink, but actually expanded. Fulgrim's Third Legion fought alongside Horus for a long time in the early years, and Mortarion and Horus also had a very good relationship. Angron was also handed over to Horus for a period of time. Even a relatively rational figure like the Khan, for a long time, trusted Horus more than the Emperor. All of this formed the foundation for Horus's later rebellion.

(This shows that Khan is very reliable in his work and thinking, and he was not tempted)

"In the future, whether it's the Space Wolves or the Iron Hands, we'll be able to find suitable partner legions to cooperate with," Balder comforted.

"Their fleet is quite large. It includes at least a standard reinforced battalion, with possibly 5000 legionnaires. It can already carry out a campaign-level mission." Du Kain changed the subject.

"It seems the Primarch of the 16th Legion truly wants to help us resolve our current difficulties. Prepare to welcome them," Balder commanded. Compared to the fleet of Sejanus, which had spent half a day preparing, Balder was quite calm. While Sejanus might be described as a malicious person, Balder wouldn't dwell on these loyalists. These were minor issues.

The fleet that greeted the Endless Journey was relatively small, consisting primarily of portions of the fleets of various legions. The main fleet remained engaged in battles across various star systems, gradually clearing the outer star systems of the Flame Wheel region.

The greeting and exchange between the two sides was quite standard. Greetings were exchanged, and then the customary ceremony was followed. Then, Sejanus and his companions boarded Balder's flagship.