“…” Hui Le fell silent again.
After a while, she slowly asked, "Um...how did you get this quill?"
Aurora shook her head helplessly and said, "I don't know either. It just seemed to appear beside me naturally."
Huile narrowed his eyes slightly and looked carefully at the azure feather pen.
Although she was not as keenly aware of psychic energy as some of the Primarchs, her years of exposure to all kinds of mysterious things made her vaguely feel that the feather pen had an indescribable strangeness.
"Aurora, think carefully. Did anything special happen before or after you got this quill? Don't miss any details."
Huile asked, trying to find clues about the origin of the feather pen from Aurora's memories.
Aurora closed her eyes tightly, trying to recall the past. After a moment, she slowly spoke, "I remember it was on a quiet planet. I was walking alone in an ancient forest. It was so quiet that I could only hear my own footsteps and the occasional bird song. Suddenly, a breeze blew, rustling the leaves. When the wind died down, this quill appeared at my feet. I thought its color was beautiful, and remembering that Guilliman enjoyed paperwork, I thought of bringing it back as a gift for him."
Zhuang Sen snorted coldly, "You're so confident in taking something that inexplicably appeared at your feet and giving it away? Aren't you afraid of anything strange happening?"
Aurora said a little aggrievedly, "How could I have thought of so much? I don't think it's anything special."
Huile looked at Aurora suspiciously and asked, "I have a question. Since you have so many things, according to your personality, you should show them off to me! But why haven't you worn them in front of me before?"
Aurora's eyes widened as she responded innocently, "I did show it off! In fact, I've been wearing it in front of you all the time and showing it off to you from time to time, but you never seemed to see or notice it at all."
After hearing this, Hui Le felt that things were getting weirder.
She had always considered herself observant and paid attention to her brothers' actions and possessions, but she had no recollection of the displays Aurora had described.
What shocked everyone even more was that, based on all the previous signs and speculation, these weapons and items seemed to have a strange ability to block the Primarch's perception.
You know, the Primarchs are all gifted and have perception abilities far beyond ordinary people, and it is incredible that these items can quietly avoid their detection.
Huile walked forward slowly with a heart full of doubts and curiosity, and carefully put the green branch and the azure feather pen together.
At the moment the two came into contact, a strange phenomenon suddenly occurred.
A soft and brilliant light bloomed from the contact point of the two objects, and the light intertwined and merged to form a dreamlike picture of light and shadow.
Emerald green and azure blue are intertwined, as if performing a mysterious dance.
In the light, there seemed to be a faint whisper, but it was difficult to distinguish the specific content, as if it came from a distant time and space.
The Primarchs were all shocked by the sudden scene and involuntarily gathered closer, wanting to find out what was going on.
Zhuang Sen clenched his fists vigilantly, his eyes fixed on the ball of light, ready to deal with any emergency at any time.
Aurora opened her mouth in surprise. "I never knew they would look like this when put together..."
Hui Le stared at the light intently, trying to find some clues from this chaotic and mysterious phenomenon.
She vaguely felt that there seemed to be some established connection between the two objects, and this connection might be the key to solving all the mysteries.
After the light continued to flicker for a while, it gradually began to stabilize.
At this moment, everyone was surprised to find that a drop of crystal liquid had seeped out of the tip of the feather pen. The liquid showed a strange color between emerald green and azure blue, and slowly dripped onto the leaves of the emerald green branches.
As the drop of liquid seeped in, the emerald green branches began to undergo astonishing changes.
Its branches grew and spread rapidly, and the leaves became more and more lush. In the blink of an eye, it grew from an ordinary branch into a small, vibrant plant emitting a soft glow. The scent emitted by this plant made the surrounding space seem full of vitality and vigor.
Chapter 302 The Lion and the Hamster.
"Let's put these in a static position first! We can study them in depth later." Hui Le said solemnly.
The Primarchs nodded in agreement and immediately began to place the strange objects into the static positions.
This static stance is a high-tech device that can keep objects in a relatively static state while suppressing any abnormal changes that may occur, allowing for subsequent safe research.
Just when everything was settled, a prompt tone came from Aurora's communicator.
"Robert has sent me a message." Aurora said.
Zhuang Sen couldn't help but frown when he heard this. How could she call Robert so intimately?
"What did he say?" the lion asked.
"He said that he has taken control of the areas captured by the Ultramarines on the planets near Colchis, and has directly handed those planets over to Lorgar for management." Aurora relayed the information truthfully.
Upon hearing this news, Zhuang Sen was immediately filled with doubts.
How could Guilliman be so "kind"?
In Zhuang Sen's opinion, there must be another hidden story behind this.
Either Guilliman was deliberately disguising himself and had some unknown plan in mind; or there was a greater temptation of interests that made him willing to give up control of these planets.
That must be the case!
The more Jonson thought about it, the more he felt that his speculation was reasonable, and his prejudice against Guilliman became deeper and deeper. This prejudice was like a seed in the early days, and now it has long since grown into a towering tree.
Jonson snorted coldly, "Hmph, Guilliman has always been good at calculations. How could he give so many planets to Lorgar for no reason? There must be something fishy going on here."
Leman Russ also frowned. "This matter is indeed strange. Lorgar and his Word Bearers have been acting increasingly outrageously lately. Guilliman must be aware of this. If we hand the planet over to him, won't he be afraid of causing more chaos?"
Aurora said with some concern: "Could it be that Robert and Lorgar have some plan but just haven't told us?"
Huile thought for a moment and said, "No matter what Guilliman's purpose is, the changes in these planets may trigger a series of chain reactions, affecting the situation in the entire star field."
Coze grinned at the side. His ability had allowed him to see more interesting things. Why hadn't he noticed it before?
Clarks was unable to get a word in.
"Robert will be joining us soon." Aurora said with some happiness.
Upon hearing this news, the already strong prejudice against Guilliman on Jonson's face instantly turned into a sharp and vigilant look like a lion hunting in the forest.
His muscles tensed unconsciously, as if he was about to face not a brother fighting side by side, but an irreconcilable enemy.
However, in stark contrast to Jonson, the other Primarchs were very welcoming.
Leman Russ smiled heartily and exclaimed, "Haha, Robert is coming! That's great! It's a good opportunity for us all to get together. We haven't seen each other for so long, we really need to have a good chat."
Hui Le also nodded slightly, with a gentle smile in his eyes, "Indeed, it's rare for us to get together, maybe we can take this opportunity to clarify some things."
Although Curze did not show his joy like Leman Russ, he kept smiling and his eyes showed a hint of expectation in front of Zhuangsen.
In their hearts, Guilliman's arrival meant a reunion among brothers. Even though they had disagreements on some things before, their blood-thicker-than-water friendship remained deep.
Aurora looked at Zhuangsen, who looked like he was facing a great enemy, and sighed helplessly.
Jonson's prejudice against Guilliman has long existed, and Guilliman's decision to hand the planet over to Lorgar has only exacerbated this conflict.
She walked forward, patted Zhuangsen on the shoulder, and said, "Jongsen, no matter what, Robert is still our brother. When he comes, listen to what he says first, and don't confront him as soon as you meet him."
Zhuang Sen snorted coldly, "Hmph, I'd like to hear what he has to say. I simply cannot understand why he would hand over the planet to Lorgar."
But he still relaxed his tense body a little. After all, he didn't want to behave too badly in front of so many brothers.
As time passed, Guilliman's fleet gradually appeared in everyone's sight.
Guilliman's battleship slowly landed in the designated area, the hatch opened, and he walked out with steady steps.
With a quick glance, he saw Zhuang Sen, who was tense and looked like a predator ready to pounce.
In an instant, a confrontational evaluation involuntarily emerged in Guilliman's mind: This is a beast, an uneducated beast, like a beast without parental discipline.
He secretly questioned in his heart why the Emperor would choose such a person to lead the First Legion?
In his opinion, whether in terms of strategy or overall view, Zhuang Sen was far inferior to Curze, who seemed to be able to predict the future, or Leman Russ, who had outstanding leadership skills and glorious military achievements.
However, Guilliman still maintained his usual calmness and majesty on the surface. He nodded slightly and signaled to the Primarchs present.
"Brothers, long time no see." His voice was calm, as if he was unaware of Zhuang Sen's hostile gaze.
Leman Russ laughed and walked forward, giving Guilliman a warm hug. "Haha, Robert, I've been waiting for you to come!"
Hui Le also came forward and said with a smile: "Yes, everyone is looking forward to seeing you. This gathering is a good opportunity to discuss some things."
Koz stood quietly by, with a scrutinizing look in his eyes. He was thinking about what had happened between him and Zhang Senyu...
Jonson remained standing, making no move to meet him. He crossed his arms over his chest and looked at Guilliman coldly, his eyes seemingly asking, "What on earth are you planning?"
The atmosphere at the scene quietly became a little tense due to this subtle change in mood.
"What idea?" Guilliman asked with a puzzled look on his face, pretending to be confused.
"You handed over the occupied planet to Lorgar for management!" Zhuang Sen said bluntly, his eyes full of questioning.
“…” Guilliman was silent for a moment, thinking to himself that he really didn’t want to explain.
After all, under the current complicated situation, if these planets are not returned to Luojia, he will most likely be regarded as an ambitious person who wants to seize the territory that his brothers deserve according to the law.
Once such a reputation is established, the statement "Guilliman is ambitious" will be like a brand, and will be directly recognized by everyone.
After weighing the pros and cons, Guilliman felt that it was not appropriate to reveal too much of his true thoughts at this moment.
He then said calmly, "Some of these arrangements are based on the greater good. The reasons are complex and difficult to explain at once. But I can assure you that everything I do is for our common cause and the future of the empire."
Zhuang Sen, however, was unconvinced. He snorted coldly, "For the Empire? Handing the planet over to the increasingly insane Lorgar, what good will that do to the Empire? Don't try to fool us with these high-sounding words!"
The other Primarchs looked at each other in bewilderment as they watched the two men clashing. Leman Russ frowned, trying to calm the atmosphere. "Alright, alright, everyone, calm down. Robert must have had his reasons for doing this. Let's listen calmly."
Hui Le also advised: "That's right, we are all brothers, why can't we talk it out? Guilliman, please tell us in detail so that we can understand your thoughts."
Clarks stood calmly to the side, his eyes shifting between Guilliman and Jonson, as if waiting to see how this confrontation would end.
The whole scene fell into a stalemate due to Jonson's questioning and Guilliman's silent response, and the tense atmosphere became increasingly thicker.
Guilliman sighed slightly. He knew that if he didn't give a reasonable explanation, it would be difficult to quell the suspicions today. He looked around at the crowd and slowly said, "You all know that the Word Bearers' religious fanaticism has almost gotten out of control recently. While their actions may be extreme, it is undeniable that they have a unique influence in spreading their faith."
Zhuang Sen frowned and interrupted impatiently, "So what? Just because of this, you're going to give up the planet?"
Guilliman waved his hand, signaling Jonson, who looked like a wild beast, to calm down and continued:
"Those planets are on the fringes of the Empire, with complex situations and long-standing difficulties in achieving effective governance and stability. Lorgar has always coveted these areas. I handed the planets over to him, on the one hand, hoping to capitalize on the Word Bearers' enthusiasm and have them focus their energy on managing these planets, thereby stabilizing the local situation; on the other hand, it was also to give Lorgar an opportunity, hoping that he would regain his rationality and re-evaluate his actions during this process."
Clarks nodded slightly and said thoughtfully, "From a strategic perspective, this might be a tactic. The Word Bearers' methods might actually stabilize those chaotic planets in the short term, but the risks are also enormous. If Lorgar's fanatical beliefs get out of control, the situation could become even worse."
Leman Russ scratched his head and said, "That being said, I'm still concerned about leaving such an important area in Lorgar's care."
Hui Le also looked worried: "Yes, the Word Bearers' current style of action is too radical."
Guilliman looked at the crowd with a stern gaze and said, "I am not defenseless. While handing over the planet, I have also arranged some covert forces to monitor and check and balance. If Lorgar makes any move that is detrimental to the Empire, I will be able to respond promptly."
Jonson's face remained skeptical. "Will your so-called hidden power really work? What if something goes wrong? (Lorgar is being manipulated, or you are manipulating him?)"
Guilliman looked Jonson straight in the eye and said seriously, "I understand the risks involved, but given the current situation, this is something we must try. The Empire is vast, and we face many challenges. Sometimes, we have to take risks and make decisions. I hope you can trust me, and believe that I am acting in the long-term interests of the Empire."
The Primarchs fell silent, each pondering Guilliman's words.
"Hey, don't just stand there. Robert has worked so hard. Come and try the fruits I collected from various planets." Aurora said enthusiastically, and then she took Guilliman's hand.
Guilliman followed Aurora and when he passed by Jonson, he caught a glimpse of him from the corner of his eye. If he was not mistaken, Jonson had just pulled out the sword at his waist, which symbolized loyalty, a little bit, and then stopped the action as if he was trying to control his emotions.
This small movement in an instant made Guilliman's heart tremble.
He knew very well that Zhuangsen was deeply dissatisfied with him, and the decision to transfer the planet to Luojia had pushed the already delicate relationship between the two to an even more tense edge.
But at this moment, in front of his brothers, he could not conflict with Zhuang Sen, so he could only pretend not to see it and continue to follow Aurora.
Arriving at the fruit table, Aurora enthusiastically explained the origins and characteristics of the various fruits. "This is the Lingrun Fruit from Ferro. It's sweet and refreshing, with a unique aroma. This is the Jingxin Fruit from Naya. Don't be fooled by its plain appearance. Once you bite into it, the flesh inside is as crystal clear as crystal, and the taste is truly amazing..."
The other Primarchs also gathered around, trying to ease the tense atmosphere.
Leman Russ smiled, picked up a piece of fruit, took a bite, and praised loudly, "Mmm, it tastes really good! Aurora, your fruit collecting skills are really getting better and better."
Huile also smiled and picked a fruit, saying, "These fruits look tempting, I'm sure they'll taste good."
However, Jonson still stood there with a gloomy face, watching Guilliman chatting and laughing with other brothers, and his dissatisfaction grew stronger.
He didn't understand why Guilliman made such an ambitious decision, and it was even more difficult for him to accept his attitude of seemingly ignoring his doubts.
Although Guilliman seemed to be enjoying the fruit and chatting with his brothers, he was always wary of Jonson's actions.
Although Guilliman had to be constantly alert to Jonson's actions during this gathering of Primarchs, and his heart was always on edge, it was undeniable that deep down in his heart he really cherished such gatherings and had thought about them countless times.
In his understanding, the Primarchs were one family.
Imagine a family putting aside all disputes and suspicions, sitting together, full of laughter, and even playing around occasionally. What a warm and rare picture this is.
On weekdays, they each shouldered heavy responsibilities, fighting and working tirelessly for the empire's vast territory and hundreds of millions of people.
In that endless sea of stars, we often face brutal battles and complicated situations, and there are few moments of relaxation and reunion like this.
At this moment, watching Aurora enthusiastically introducing the fruits, Leman Russ's hearty laughter, and Huile's gentle smile, Guilliman felt a warmth in his heart.
Even though the conflict on Zhuang Sen's side was shrouded in a haze, the interactions between the other brothers still made him feel the affection and warmth from his brothers and sisters.
Chapter 303: Steel's Accommodation
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