Warhammer, about my years with the Wolfpack

"That guy with the pigtails is interesting." Sharokin looked at Abaddon and said.

"Is he the only one worthy of your seriousness?" Clarks said with a smile. The Crow King always felt very close to those who had accompanied him from the very beginning, through thick and thin.

"Well, he would be a very good general and swordsman."

"Are you interested in fighting him?" Clarks asked.

"I'm not interested. If one day, it comes to my turn to fight him, it will be a matter of life and death." Sharokin said in a very calm tone.

"We are brothers and colleagues, don't say such things." Clarks said with a slight frown.

"Okay, I won't say anything more." Sharokin bowed and said.

Chapter 161 Before leaving, we want to brush a copy 1

"My lord, Lord Sejanus has made a request. He hopes to see you again before they return." Heimdall reported to Balder.

"Okay, tell them I can meet them in five Terra hours," Balder said after a moment's thought. "Are all the supplies ready? They've helped us a lot, after all. I can't let outsiders accuse us of being unmannered."

As the saying goes, all good things must come to an end. While Sejanus and his companions' arrival might not have been initially well-intentioned, they certainly helped the Space Wolves resolve numerous problems, ultimately becoming true friends. The experience and abilities of these Great Crusade veterans impressed the Space Wolves. Meanwhile, Russ and Balder earned the respect of Sejanus and his companions. Now that they were leaving, the Space Wolves naturally wanted to show their appreciation, and the most significant part of their return gift was 100 sets of Centurion Terminator armor and accompanying components.

With the help of Malcador and the various Forge Worlds, the Space Wolves' industrial capacity was now far superior to what it had been before. The 100 Centurion Terminators were merely a gift to Balder. However, Sejanus and his men were somewhat flattered by this return gift, as after sufficient combat testing, they had discovered that these weapons were truly excellent.

Recently, before parting, Akurduna politely asked Balder if he could have a swordfight, but Balder didn't agree at the time. But now, Balder thought about it and felt that he should agree.

This had nothing to do with victory or defeat. Regardless of the rules, even without psionics, if the opponent was fully armed and Balder was bare, the outcome would be the same. Yet, Balder felt he should "communicate" with his opponent, both to gauge the strength of the Legion's peak combat power of the era. He also sought to use this opportunity to leave a mark on his opponent. To ensure a concealed mark, unnoticed by the evil gods, Balder consulted with the Eldar gods and the Emperor. To prepare for the coming Heresy and to save the true heroes of the Legion, Balder needed to seize this opportunity.

"By the way, tell Sejanus and the others that I agree to their request and will not use psychic power." Balder said to Heimdall.

"Are you really going to attack again? A glorious fight?" Heimdall exclaimed, overjoyed. Honestly, these guys have been having a blast in the Space Wolves' arena lately. It wasn't just the polished Akurduna; the others had also taught the Space Wolves a lesson. It was a bit embarrassing to say, but these four men were undefeated in the Space Wolves' arena. To say they'd made Heimdall and the others question their lives was an understatement. And now, someone with the power to discipline them had finally agreed to take action.

"Alright, I know about your misfortunes." Balder glanced at his men with annoyance. He was naturally aware of Heimdall and the others' poor performance in the ring. This was perfectly normal, after all, Heimdall had only been a Space Marine for a few years. Akurduna and Garro were the first veterans to emerge from Terra, while Sejanus and Torgaddon had served under Horus for at least thirty years. With the exception of some exceptionally powerful individuals, it was normal to lose.

"Boss, you have to avenge us!" Heimdall stopped pretending.

"Get out!" Balder roared at his men who were becoming more and more naughty.

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"Hey, brothers, we are about to fight our last battle before leaving the Space Wolves Legion." Torgaddon walked into the room and clapped his hands, attracting the attention of everyone present.

"The orcs have been cleared out, and we still have three days to leave. Why is there still a battle?" Garo asked curiously.

"Lord Balder accepted our challenge and decided to face the four of us at the same time." Torgaddon said seriously.

"Four against one? That's not what I expected," Akurduna said dissatisfiedly. "I thought it was a one-on-one fight."

"If it's a one-on-one, our time on the field would probably only be counted in minutes," Sejanus said after a moment's hesitation. "Although Lord Balder excels in psychic abilities, even with just his martial arts and strength, he's still a formidable presence. It's said that he once shattered a storm shield with his bare hands."

"Break the storm shield with bare hands? How is that possible? The storm shield can block ordinary anti-tank missiles when it opens the defensive position." Garo exclaimed.

"It's true. It's not just the Space Wolves who have records of this. The Dark Angels also have similar rumors. Back then, when those arrogant elites of the First Legion were training the Sixth Legion, no one dared to challenge him. This is because Lord Balder's advantage is overwhelming. We can regard him as a being slightly inferior to the Primarch." said Torgaddon.

"This is a rare opportunity, isn't it?" Sejanus said, eager to try. Hailing from the Cthunian faction, Sejanus also possessed a fascination with close combat, eager to challenge even stronger opponents. Challenging the Primarchs was clearly a bit of an offense. However, facing a lesser-ranked, yet equally powerful being, Sejanus wasn't about to let it slip. Even if he lost, it would still be a rare experience.

"Isn't it a bit inappropriate for us to do this?" Akurduna still wanted to hold on to the idea of ​​a 1V1 fight with the opponent. The glory of the emperor's son and the respect of the emperor's guard of honor made him feel a little uncomfortable.

"Hey, how about you play this game with us first? If we perform well enough, maybe you will have a chance to fight one-on-one. If we lose, then your duel plan will become meaningless." Torgaddon also encouraged from the side.

"Such an opponent is worth facing together," said Jialuo.

"Okay, okay, I'll join your plan." Akurduna raised his hand to show his agreement.

"Well, Garo, you are the most stable and resilient among us, so please be the shield of the team." Sejanus patted Garo's shoulder and said solemnly.

"Shit..." Jialuo suddenly felt uneasy. "I'll prepare a strong enough shield," Jialuo said with a sigh.

"Torgathon and I will use the sword and shield combination, and we will be responsible for the containment." Sejanus looked at his good partner.

"Use sword and shield? I like two-handed heavy sword, and if I carry a shield, I will lose flexibility." Torgaddon raised an objection.

"If we didn't have shields, perhaps Lord Balder would have only needed to sweep them away lightly, and one of us would have withdrawn from this rare duel. For us, any attempt to block with weapons would be ineffective and dangerous," said Sejanus.

Perhaps Sejanus wasn't as skilled in close combat as Abaddon. However, as Horus's most admired son, his melee prowess and experience were undoubtedly top-tier. Facing an unforeseen entity, Sejanus would naturally devise a targeted plan.

"Okay, let's use sword and shield," said Torgaddon.

"Akulduna. You are the best swordsman among us. Even in the entire legion, there are very few who can match you. Only you can take on the attack mission. We will all cooperate with you." Sejanus looked at the emperor's son, the number one swordsman.

"I will do my best." Akurduna rarely picked up his other sword.

"Very good, then let's end this journey with a grand duel," Sejanus said excitedly. Then, the group made their final preparations.

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Balder arrived at the arena before the appointed time. Only a few members of both legions were around, as both sides had limited the number of spectators. Balder wore light armor and wielded the Windrider spear, a gift from Malcador. Of course, he didn't intend to activate the Windrider's Disintegration Field during the battle. After all, this ancient relic could even cut through Titan armor. As for the four opponents? Balder didn't care. Even with their Disintegration Field activated, they couldn't do anything to him, even if he didn't use his psychic powers.

"Just how big is the gap between a Primarch and a Legion's elite?" Baldur pondered, gazing at the empty arena. The Primarch's combat prowess and physical strength were actually quite mysterious. If you were to ask for the strongest, consider Sanguinius. Kabanha was unrivaled among hundreds of BAs, and then Sanguinius made Kabanha unrivaled...

Angels actually boarded and killed Titans. Angron, on the other hand, withstood the crushing blows of Warhound Titans and even overturned them. These are undoubtedly the most powerful of the Primarchs. And if you're talking about the weaker ones, like Guilliman, there's a record of him being beaten into the hospital ward by a few Alpha Agents. Remember, Angron was hit by a power weapon, which only felt like a scratch. That's a huge difference. Of course, Baldur isn't slandering Guilliman, he's just stating a fact.

While exchanges between Primarchs and Legionaries do exist, these are generally recorded for more capable Primarchs, such as the sparring between the Hand Lion and his subordinate Ascius. It's said that the latter's best performance was withstanding the Lion's attacks for a full minute. Whether the Lion held back is unclear. Ascius's rank in the Dark Angels is second only to Astelan and Corsvain. However, Ascius's combat effectiveness is relatively average compared to the entire Legion, as this high-ranking Dark Angel was killed in a battle with Sevatar, Captain of the Night Lords' First Company.

This time, Balder faced four individuals who, well, could be described as one T0 and three T1. Balder had seen Akurduna in combat and believed that even the recognized three heroes of the Crusade—Abaddon, the Black Knight, and Radron—wouldn't outperform Akurduna in pure combat. Garro, of course, was Malcador's gold medal fighter in the background, and the other two were equally capable. It wasn't a stretch to call them T1.

"After this battle, I'm afraid no more legionnaires will challenge me," Balder thought to himself. At this moment, Sejanus and his companions arrived as promised.

"Respected Supreme Lord Commander, thank you for giving us this opportunity." Sejanus stepped forward and saluted.

"No one has ever challenged me since I played tricks on some people at the beginning. I hope that this time, your performance will leave a deep impression on me." Bader said with a smile.

"Please!" Sejanus saluted again, then took out his sword and shield.

"Open the decomposition position, otherwise your attack will have no power." Bader said.

"This..." Sejanus hesitated.

"It's okay. When necessary, I will use psychic power to protect myself. Of course, if you can force me to use psychic power, then I lose." Balder said with a smile, and then pointed the spear in his hand at the opposite side.

"Excuse me." Sejanus activated his sword's decomposition position and his shield's defensive position. Immediately, the four men shifted their formation. Garro took the front, holding a large shield in one hand and a short sword in the other. Sejanus and Torgadon flanked each other, each holding a half-sword and a smaller shield. Akurduna, the most powerful attacker in the formation, drew his two boning sabers and stood at the rear, waiting for his opportunity.

"Torgathon!" Sejanus reminded. When the contest officially began, Balder first aimed the Wind Rider in his hand at Torgathon on the right side of the battle formation. He turned into a phantom and thrust out the spear in his hand quickly. The speed was so fast that it even produced a sonic boom!

"Can't dodge!" Even in the Space Marine's modified vision, Torgathon could only see a blurry shadow. His eyes couldn't catch the target, let alone command his body to dodge. However, as a veteran of hundreds of battles, he was much stronger than Bloodthroat after all. Subconsciously, he made the correct defense, and the shield in his hand protected his body at a precise angle. He did not choose to face the spear tip vertically, because this would allow the impact force to hit the shield completely. If he was hit hard like this, Torgathon's left hand would probably be crippled!

With a sharp collision, Torgaton used his experience and skill to barely block the blow, but even so, he was still thrown several meters away. Two marks were left on the stone slabs on the ground. After the collision, Torgaton could not even feel the existence of his left hand for a short time.

"What a pity." Balder felt a little regretful about the effect of his first attack. Although he controlled his strength, he originally wanted to knock a guy away in the first round and nail him to the wall.

Garo and Akurduna had no time to pay attention to Torgadon who was beaten stiffly. Taking advantage of the fact that Balder had not retracted the spear in his hand, the two of them rushed forward. At this moment, Balder quickly adjusted his position, keeping a distance from the opponent, and swept the spear in his hand across like a whip, and this time his target fell on Garo.

Chapter 162 Before leaving, we want to brush a copy 2

With a thud, the slender spear struck Garro's shield like a hammer. The Dusk Raider's sturdy frame and thick heavy shield barely blocked the blow, but it clearly also unsteadied Garro, sending him reeling. Balder quickly retracted his weapon, gripping the handle with both hands and sweeping back fiercely. At that moment, Akurduna charged, brandishing two sharp blades.

The spear, swung with such force, bent like a python. He retracted the spear and shot it out again, simultaneously retreating rapidly backwards to maintain distance from Akurduna. This strike was even faster than the one he had struck at Torgadon. Before anyone could hear the sonic boom, the spearhead had already thrust out. However, to Balder's surprise, Akurduna managed to dodge it!

That's right, he dodged it. Unlike Togarton who took a defensive stance based on his awareness and experience, Akurduna was able to catch Balder's gun movement and command his body to avoid the fatal blow. Although Balder did not use his full strength, he still impressed him.

Balder was even more impressed by Akultuna's counterattack. Just as the spear's force was about to run out, Akultuna struck, his two boning sabers clamping down on Balder's spearhead like a pair of pliers. If Balder had insisted on withdrawing the Wind Rider, he would have been unable to stop him. However, this still delayed Balder's movement, and at that moment, Sejanus, on the other side, had already closed in. He shielded himself with his shield while clenching his longsword in his free hand, slashing at Balder's arm holding the spear's butt.

"Hmph." Balder grabbed the butt of the gun with his left hand and continued to pull the gun back. At the same time, his right fist clenched like lightning and hit Sejanus who was rushing towards him. The opponent obviously also saw the lightning-like fist shadow. He wanted to swing the sword in his hand to block the attack, but his brain and nerves told him that he couldn't do it. The sword in his hand had just been swung halfway when his fist had already passed through the gap and hit Sejanus' shield heavily.

Clad in full armor, Sejanus had been charging at full speed when the blow abruptly halted him. Though the attack was hasty, the immense force of the blow gave Sejanus a vivid taste of what a heavy blow truly felt like. A massive vibration transmitted through the shield and power armor to his flesh, causing the once sturdy armor to emit a teeth-grinding whine. A blue force penetrated his body through the fist, leaving a mark deep within his soul, unnoticed. His entire body lurched forward from the immense inertia. Then, Balder retracted his fist, raised one leg, and delivered a beautiful side kick that swept Sejanus wide open.

So, without a doubt, Sejanus flew out sideways, drew a graceful arc in the air, and landed more than ten meters away.

"Come back!" After knocking Sejanus back, Balder quickly pulled his spear back with both hands. Then, with a simple sweep, he forced Akurduna, who tried to approach again, back off. However, this attack was only a feint. After regaining distance, Balder swiftly turned his spear and stabbed Torgadon, who had risen again.

"Fuck!" However, Torgaton was the first person to be swept out. The storm shield and even the gauntlet on his left hand had been completely destroyed. His perception and speed were far inferior to Akurduna's, and at the same time, he did not have Garo's toughness and thickness. In addition, he was unlucky and was the first to be targeted. Then, it was natural that he was the first to be cleared out of the battlefield. After several consecutive attacks, with Torgaton's breastplate being easily cut open, a blue mark flashed and disappeared, and Torgaton was easily knocked out of the ring.

"Sejanus, you can go down now." After killing one person, Balder said with a smile to Sejanus, who had just climbed up and was standing unsteadily.

"Do you really have no connection with the Emperor's great offspring?" Sejanus said with difficulty.

"The galaxy is filled with powerful beings, and the Primarchs are merely the strongest among them. Don't be surprised by what you see," Baldur said with a smile. There are still many beings in the galaxy capable of suppressing the Primarchs. Not to mention Randan, who defeated three Primarchs and 3 Legionaries, even the alien leader named Druun had once pinned Horus, Mortarion, and the Khan to the ground. If it weren't for the White Scars' desperate attack, the outcome would have been difficult to predict.

"Thank you for your advice." After saluting, Sejanus assumed a fighting stance.

"Alright, that's about it. Sejanus, you're next, then Garo. As for you, Akurduna, you're truly exceptional," Balder declared, waving the Wind Rider in his hand. Balder then began to move, transforming once again into a phantom, his spear thrusting out continuously. He fought in motion, and neither Garo nor Sejanus could follow his movements. While Akurduna could manage to keep up, it was clear he couldn't directly withstand Balder's spear without his brothers' help.

A few minutes later, Sejanus was struck by the Wind Rider again, a shallow scratch on his chest power armor signaling his end to this battle. Next up was Garro. In the previous battle, relying on his strong physique and excellent skills, he had already helped his brother block several attacks. But finally, with the Wind Rider's downward slash, his custom-made shield finally crumbled. The long spear tip then left a mark on him. After Balder struck his third mark, Garro withdrew from the battlefield. Now, only Akurduna remained.

"As a sign of respect for a swordsman, I will challenge you to a final swordfight." Balder put away the Wind Rider and picked up the longsword that Sejanus had dropped. Balder truly admired Akurduna.

"Thank you for giving me this opportunity." Akurduna said solemnly. He put away the two boning sabers, saluted, and then drew out the two swords again.

"Come on." Their blades clashed like a storm. Balder, already practically victorious, relaxed, once again giving the swordsman a break. Ten minutes into the fencing exchange, Balder's longsword knocked Akulduna's weapon away. Simultaneously, his free hand transformed into a knife and struck Akulduna's neck, completing the infusion of the final mark.

"After this duel, I'm afraid no one in the Legion will attempt to challenge you, save for the Primarch." Dukain said with a complex expression as Balder stepped off the stage. He watched Sejanus and the others depart with mixed emotions. Having witnessed the entire battle, he didn't believe he could outperform Sejanus. Balder could easily hold his own against four, which meant he could easily take on the others, including him, Felix, and others. The gap was despairing.

"This is not just entertainment. On the battlefield, we fight with guns, warships and strategies. No matter how strong an individual is, he is still just one person. It can even be said that as human beings, our individual strength is only relatively weak in the galaxy. But in the end, what is the source of our ability to rule the galaxy?" asked Balder.

"Because of our unity, rationality, will, technology and faith," said Dukain.

"That's right, so we should focus our energy on these key areas," Balder said with a smile. "Okay, I'm going to rest now, you guys can get busy."

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"Really, I never thought that we would meet such a powerful person. What we insisted on or were proud of before is just a joke in front of the real strong ones." Torgadon said with emotion. After the battle, Balder used psychic power to heal their wounds, so now, they are still lively and energetic.

"As the Supreme Commander said, there are many powerful beings in the galaxy and among humans. Compared with them, we are not necessarily better, but many of us are arrogant and conceited. This is absolutely not allowed. When we go back, it seems that I need to teach Eichmand a good lesson and make him remember it." Saijanus said.

It was clear that Sejanus was already aware of some of the happenings within the Legion. After all, as Horus' most trusted heir, he held the highest authority. Many of these events deeply displeased him. In his view, arrogance and complacency were beginning to grow within the Legion, a development that was highly detrimental to the Legion.

"What a shame! The Raven Guard has been assigned to other expeditionary fleets," Akulduna sighed. Clearly, even after today's crushing defeat, he still couldn't give up his greatest passion: dueling! Sharokin's outstanding performance piqued Akulduna's interest. After all, he knew Eichmander well. While he wasn't exactly strong, he was certainly not weak.

"You will have a chance, Akurduna. If possible, I hope I can also have the opportunity to compete with that Dark Crow in the ring." Garo was also very interested in Sharokin.

"Alright, everyone, don't you think the first thing we need to improve after we return is our Legion?" Sejanus said. "You're well aware of the outcome of that exercise. We lost. If it weren't for that kid Abaddon, we would have suffered an even worse defeat. I have to admit, he was quite reckless this time. You must help me make our Legion even stronger. The Iron Hands are already excellent, and the Space Wolves will be even better in the future. We need to prove ourselves, and that requires effort and change."

With the end of the competition, the operation of Sejanus and his companions was considered a perfect conclusion. Although Horus considered the operation a failure, the elites of the Legion present all agreed that it was worthwhile.

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"Although we haven't left yet, we are looking forward to the next time we fight alongside you. You are one of the most outstanding beings I have ever met, and your talents are fully worthy of the respect and friendship of the Primarch. You have taught us a lot of truths. I sincerely hope that the day will come when you will meet our Primarch." In a farewell gesture, Sejanus said this sincerely to Balder.

"I am also looking forward to fighting alongside you. Your talents are equally outstanding, and you are all upright and morally noble people. I have seen many powerful beings, but many of them are vicious and greedy, which makes their talents become accomplices of their evil. I hope that we can uphold the justice in our hearts and firm our own ideals on the road ahead. To some extent, mankind's greatest opponent is mankind itself." Balder said meaningfully.

"I'll keep your teachings in mind." Sejanus said respectfully.

"Well, Torgaddon, you are a humorous and popular guy. I hope you can find more friends in the future." Balder turned and said to Torgaddon.

"Thank you for your blessing, Your Excellency the Supreme Lord."

"Garro, you are a determined person. Your resilience and spirit are admirable, but sometimes, a little flexibility and adaptability can make things better. You can give it a try."

"I will, Lord Balder."

"As for you, Akurduna, you are really excellent." Balder looked at the Emperor's Sword Saint.

"Of course I am excellent, and my Primarch will be even better. We will continue to move forward on the path of pursuing perfection." Akurduna bowed.

"Striving for perfection?" Balder fell silent, for he was thinking of Fulgrim. Apart from the final rebellion, Fulgrim was truly a remarkable Primarch. "That depends on how you define perfection."

"A lot of times, perfection is a subjective thing," Bader said.

"Okay, everyone, see you later!" Finally, Balder waved to the elites of each legion.

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"It's finally over." Balder said with some emotion.

"Will we become enemies with some of these legions in the future?" The Endless Journey appeared beside Balder.

"Maybe. But they won't be our enemies." Balder revealed some information to his closest companion.

"That's such a pity. Human history always repeats itself." Endless Journey said with some emotion.

"Oh right, the Dark Angels are here, and we're about to start retrieving the Lord of Radiance's gift."

"Who is coming?" Balder asked.

"Urian Bendregg is said to be a man of high status."

"It's him, the commander of DA in the First Randan War." Balder smiled.

Chapter 163: Collaboration with the Dark Angels (6K chapter)

"Grandmaster, you're looking for me." As the gate opened, Nemean arrived before Dark Angels Grandmaster Urian Bendregg. He sat atop the throne of the Glorious Queen-class battleship Invincible Rationality. Datapad in hand, he searched through the vast sea of ​​data for information about a certain entity.

"Nemien, you were one of the first Legionnaires to come into contact with the Supreme Lord Commander of the Sixth Legion. Furthermore, after that initial contact, you maintained a close relationship. Tell me your thoughts." Urien lowered his datapad. The Emperor's mission had been delivered. He would accompany the Sixth Legion to recover an AI artifact believed to be from the Dark Ages. The Dark Angels would recover some of the artifacts, while the artifact itself would be assigned to the Sixth Legion.