Warhammer: I, the Wizard of a Thousand Sons, Reorganize the Legion

Chapter 118 Decision

"The Emperor Tarot?"

Li Wei pondered to himself.

He felt something was amiss, not because he doubted the existence of the Emperor Tarot cards at this time.

After all, in his memories from his previous life, the Emperor Tarot cards in the Warhammer universe did indeed first appear in the 30 era, but he didn't know the specific origins and details of their creation; he only knew the general outline.

All Li Wei knew was that the Emperor Tarot was created in the name of the Emperor’s divine power to predict the future, which seemed to make no problem, but he felt something was off.

It's not that I don't trust the accuracy of the Emperor Tarot readings, but isn't the Emperor already asleep?

But now Macado is using it to secure the future. Is that really normal?

His gaze unconsciously drifted to Macado, who was intently focused on his position, and his expression shifted slightly.

Makado picked up a card with his thin, bony fingers and slowly turned it over. His brows furrowed more and more as he stared at the card with a complex expression, remaining silent for a long time.

After a long silence, Makado held the card and said in a deep voice, "It seems that the Emperor's vast will has revealed itself to me: I can go, but it is fraught with danger and the outcome is uncertain."

He glanced at Li Wei, as if seeing through the other's doubts, and added calmly, "The Emperor is indeed in a deep sleep, but this deck of cards contains spiritual energy that the Emperor infused in his early years, so it is still usable."

As soon as he finished speaking, he waved his hand across the remaining cards on the table, and all the cards immediately emitted a faint golden aura of spiritual energy, shining brightly.

"Hmm...it seems there really is no problem."

Li Wei understood immediately; he had already realized that this ancient card was indeed imprinted with the Emperor's spiritual energy.

However, it is water without a source, and judging from the thin imperial spiritual energy remaining on it, it was indeed only injected by the emperor in a one-time event and cannot be replenished.

"Yes, I can't add anything."

Li Wei muttered to himself, still believing that the emperor was not in any danger.

He had seen the emperor's sleeping body from afar several times; it was indeed quiet and lifeless, as if it had fallen into a deep slumber.

This had almost confirmed to him that the Emperor had indeed fallen into a deep sleep, but just a few days ago, he was surprised to find that he could no longer find the Emperor's essential projection in the warp.

Is this possible? Li Wei wondered to himself, for he possessed a part of the essence of an emperor.

Although this is essentially useless, he doesn't know if it's because his spiritual energy cultivation is too weak, or if the Emperor has set up access restrictions. To put it bluntly, he is now just the Emperor's "familiar," possessing fragments of the Emperor's essence but unable to reach the core, let alone have any other function.

Of course, none of this matters. As the person who carries fragments of imperial power, he is unable to contact the golden sun that hangs high in the depths of subspace.

This is something he cannot understand.

However, he also guessed one possibility.

That means the emperor wasn't asleep at all; he was just hiding from him.

Put yourself in their shoes; no one could accept being spied on every day at the same time.

"Looks like their attempt to uncover the true nature of the Emperor has been discovered? Or maybe they're just tired of my constant surveillance?"

Purple lines involuntarily appeared at the corners of Li Wei's eyes as he silently grumbled to himself.

Just then, a call interrupted Li Wei's thoughts.

"Let's go, Levi. Uncle Makado has already gone to persuade Horus. Our plan is about to be implemented."

"Hmm..." Regaining his senses, Li Wei looked around and saw that Macardo had already walked out of his office, while Magnus followed behind, turning his head to wave at him.

"Li Wei, what are you daydreaming about? Hurry up, or we'll miss the meeting."

Seeing that Levi was still standing there in a daze, Magnus raised his voice and urged him again.

"My Lord Archmage, you've arrived."

Hearing the urging voice again, Li Wei took a step and followed, his boots making a soft rustling sound on the fur carpet at the cabin door as he hurried after them.

They arrived at the bridge command center in silence. Apart from the rustling mechanical sounds of the servants and the regular breathing, there was no other noise. However, Horus's signature loud voice suddenly rang out.

Livy, who was not far behind Magnus, heard it all clearly.

"Uncle Makado, it's not that I'm unwilling, but the risk is too great. After all, the matter of the Eldar gods is really unreliable, and..."

Hearing this, Li Wei shook his head helplessly, raised his hand and flicked his finger. A golden psionic shield rippled from his fingertip, firmly enveloping Horus and Makado, who were arguing below the star map.

"Now it's quiet. Horus really is outspoken. Some things are secrets that he shouldn't have said in public."

Li Wei smiled helplessly as he watched Horus and Macardo, who were enveloped in a golden shield not far away, opening and closing their mouths but unable to utter a sound.

Their previous meeting on the bridge, in full view of everyone, was just a performance for their subordinates to maintain morale.

After all, the news of the Emperor's slumber could no longer be concealed. The Emperor's prolonged absence and the dimming of the starlight representing the Emperor's divine power in the warp all confirmed the worst-case scenario, causing unrest among the people.

Morale within the fleet gradually began to waver. During a secret meeting between Levi, Magnus, and Horus, Levi proposed that subsequent public meetings be held in the open center of the bridge to appease the crew.

During a secret meeting between Livy, Magnus, and Horus, Livy proposed that all subsequent public meetings be held in the open center of the bridge to appease the people.

These measures proved effective, and the morale of the fleet did improve in the short term.

As for whether there would be any leaks, they had already made two preparations. For some unimportant matters, Levi, Magnus, and Horus would discuss them in public, but for matters involving core secrets, they would either discuss them privately afterward or have Levi use psychic magic to isolate the inside from the outside world.

Now, it's unclear what words the Marksman Makado said that struck a nerve, but the ever-proud Horus refused to back down and the argument escalated.

"Ugh, it's really annoying. Horus is indeed exceptionally normal among the imperial offspring, as normal as a mortal commander. But that also means that Horus has distinct human character flaws: he is ambitious, stubborn, and unwilling to listen to dissenting opinions."

Li Wei cursed inwardly, then composed himself and plunged headfirst into the golden shield he had released.

As soon as he entered, he heard the voice of Magnus, who had already entered before him.

"Brother Horus, the situation is indeed extremely risky. But is sitting idly by and waiting to die really your guiding principle? We must be prepared."

Horus's expression calmed down considerably. After a long silence, he finally said in a deep voice, "I can lead the Shadowmoon Wolf Legion into the Net Path, but the risks are extremely high. Therefore, I request to enter in my own name and bear all the blame and consequences."