Warhammer 40: Doom

Chapter 89 Everyone has their own agenda
Emerging from the Twenty-First Legion's modification laboratory, Alpharis clearly realized that a segment of his memory was missing.

On Terra, only one person can alter the Primarch's memories: his father, the Emperor.

Even someone as powerful as Makado—the elder who wielded the magic runes—could only seal or plant mental suggestions, but could not completely erase the original body's memories.

This has nothing to do with the strength of psychic energy, but rather with the difference in the essence of the soul and the different levels of life.

As a "guardian of secrets," Alpharex preferred to explore secrets. Knowing that he couldn't go to the laboratory, he chose to go outside the laboratory.

He asked the Emperor for a suit of armor, used his Primarch's abilities to alter his body shape, and requested to be enlisted in the Legion as a "brother."

Upon hearing his son's request, the emperor hesitated for a moment, but ultimately agreed.

Alpharis both pleased and frustrated him: pleased with his low profile as a keeper of secrecy, but frustrated by his excessive pursuit of secrecy.

Not long ago, he killed a member of the Imperial Guard, put on the Imperial Guard's armor, and directed the defensive turrets to aim at his shuttle. Although he was eventually stopped by Waldo, he exposed many problems.

Through his infiltration operation, Waldo learned that the Imperial Guard's defenses were not foolproof.

Alpharis possesses a natural inclination for exploration and an unparalleled talent for infiltration.

He wanted to go to the Legion of Doom to investigate its secrets and see why the Brotherhood was different from the others.

The emperor agreed.

Compared to the usual situation where people are nowhere to be found and they wander around aimlessly, giving him a target actually makes things much quieter.

Alpharis received a set of armor and, amidst the strange looks from the Imperial Guards, joined the Twenty-First Legion.

"Let him be, he's destined to gain nothing," said the commander of the Imperial Guards, and ordered them not to reveal any information.

He donned armor, took up weapons, and, amidst the Doom Slayer's bewildered gaze, declared himself their brother.

After Li Tang personally confirmed his identity with the emperor, he was forced to accept him.

Alpharis really wanted to "infiltrate" perfectly, but the legion was too small, and each set of armor had its own owner, so there was no chance to sneak in unnoticed.

After infiltrating, he discovered that his brother's offspring were taciturn and barely communicated with each other.

Not long after joining the legion, Alpha was secretly pleased, feeling that he had changed the Twenty-first Legion.

The taciturn warriors gradually began to exchange words, even discussing the Emperor.

With communication comes the possibility of a clue, and he felt he was not far from uncovering the secret.

Li Tang ignored the outsider who had infiltrated the legion—Alpharis, the emperor's son.

Upon seeing him for the first time, Li Tang was certain that the person in front of him was not a blood brother, but an outsider wearing the same armor.

After consulting with the Emperor and Empress, the Li Tang dynasty learned that this was a "prince" and received orders to accept him.

Having passed the test of their souls, the bloodlines of the Doom Warriors are linked, and the Legion brothers gain the ability to communicate telepathically.

In order to please the prince, Li Tang, as the eldest son of the legion, required his brothers to have some normal communication to confuse the explorer.

Li Tang felt that Alpharis's arrival was a test by the Emperor, a probe into the attitude of the Destroyer Legion.

Since purging the Thunder Warriors together with the Imperial Guards, Li Tang has had many worries in his heart.

He greatly admired and respected the ideals of emperors, and was willing to shed his blood for humanity.

But deep down, there was a question: after all the conquest was over, would the fate of the Space Marines be the same as that of the Thunder Warriors?
Galaxy is just a larger Terra. Will he and his brothers be wiped out by a new generation of warriors?
As the eldest son of the Legion, he must take responsibility and plan for the future of the Legion before the Father of Genes returns.

Li Tang began to test the emperor, adding personal judgment to some ambiguous requests, and even deliberately making some mistakes.

However, the emperor's attitude worried the Li Tang dynasty.

Yes—endless worries.

The emperor's attitude toward the legions was too lenient, to the point that Li Tang felt it was not real.

He even had the illusion that the Twenty-First Legion was his own son, while the other legions were picked up from the Terra Wasteland.

He personally designed equipment for the legion, and assigned a portion of his private artisans to provide customized services specifically for the legion.

Provide the legion with the best training grounds, the best encampments, and the best logistical support.

When asked about the emperor, he would smile and say, "You deserve the best!"

This worried Li Tang, who even thought that the Twenty-First Legion was the next generation of soldiers and the means to ultimately purge the other legions.

Just now, stopping the emperor to ask him questions was an impolite test, but Li Tang deeply respected the emperor.

What troubled him even more was that the bottom line he had tested was still the same as before—unfathomable.

If it were any other legion, and they blocked the Emperor's path asking "why" in a very unfriendly tone, they would be decapitated in the next second.

Waldo's "Spear of Apollo" isn't something he holds because it looks good.

The emperor's attitude was ambiguous, and the Li Tang dynasty began to intentionally downplay the importance of the army.

Externally, the legion members are advised to stay at their base as little as possible, and they will politely decline visits from other legions unless absolutely necessary.

Within the legion, Li Tang instructed his men to train diligently, study tactics against Space Marines, and prepare for any unforeseen events in the future.

The training for Space Marines is merely a precaution for the future, so that one day they may have a means of self-defense.

"Eldest son, how is it? Has he allowed us to join the expedition?"

"Alpharis of Ounis asked, his words conveying just the right amount of expectation, neither overtly purposeful nor overly earnest."

Even the trembling within it was perfectly timed.

"No."

Li Tang shook his head: "He has other plans for us. We just need to be on standby at all times."

Alpharis fell silent, a peculiar emotion welling up within him, a bittersweet understanding mixed with a touch of sadness.

It is understandable that although the 21st Legion was powerful, its numbers were too small, making its participation in the Great Expedition rather than a viable option.

That bittersweet feeling was the jealousy in my heart.

His descendants had already traveled to various worlds in the solar system aboard small, secret speedboats before the main force set off.

Lurking in the shadows, they delivered the most valuable intelligence support for the first battle of the Great Expedition.

The 21st Legion, however, was under the protection of their father—what was so special about them?

"Just return to camp and await the Emperor's summons."

Li Tang walked towards the camp, seemingly nonchalant, but in reality, he was anxious.

That deep-seated pain still stings me every time I recall it.

Their genetic father must have encountered something terrible in the depths of the galaxy to cause such grief.

Join the Great Expedition, seek an opportunity to leave Terra, and follow in the footsteps of the expeditionary force to find the Father of Genesis.

Alpharis nodded and followed his "brothers," retreating back to the camp to await the inevitable call.

He was not in a hurry to find the secret; like water dripping through rock, he would eventually see the gem hidden within.

As he strode back to camp, before even entering the encampment, Li Tang felt a surge of emotion.

"Don't let it show! Wait for the Imperial Guard's communication."

I communicated with my brother through a spiritual connection, without any physical changes, suppressing my inner joy.

A new brother was born, and they sensed his inner confusion.

But it can no longer be revealed, for standing beside it is a Primarch, a Primarch who still enjoys exploring secrets.

With the keen senses of a Primarch, the physical abilities of a demigod, and the agility of his mind, he cannot be measured by the standards of a typical Space Marine.

Alpharis did indeed sense it; he was a Primarch, and a Primarch of insight and exploration, so naturally he felt something unusual.

He had a feeling that although Doom Slayer rarely communicated with him, he was hiding many things from him.

It wasn't just this time; he felt it many times.

"Doom Soldier, come and claim your brothers."

The communication channel crackled to life, interrupting Alpharis's deep thoughts.

A new Doom Slayer was born, and even he felt a surge of joy because—it was just too difficult!

The communication channel crackled to life, and the voices of the Imperial Guards came through.

"Okay! We'll be right there." Li Tang replied simply, then smiled broadly, "Today is a good day!"

The joy of new life dispelled the sorrow in his heart. Li Tang put on his helmet and led everyone to the laboratory to welcome his brothers.

Just then, a shout came from afar behind them: "Doom Soldier! Don't go!"

(End of this chapter)