Warhammer: In the Name of the Emperor

Luther is dead.

Vito looked at the falling head, and Ryan put down his sword. He stood beside Luther's body in silence for a long time.

Azrael and Lancelot looked at each other. They wanted to remind Ryan that today's affairs were not over yet, but in the end they did not say anything, and everyone remained silent.

After a long time, Ryan finally spoke, "Bury Luther's body in Caliban's tomb."

"As you command, my lord." Azrael responded. "The remaining fallen angels await execution. If you agree, lord, we can do it for you."

Ryan turned around and glanced at the fallen angels. They paid silent tribute to Luther's body, then raised their heads, waiting for their fate.

Ryan looked at them, and after a moment of silence, he turned to Vito, "Marshal, if allowed, can I propose modifications to the execution?"

"What?" Vito asked.

"The leader of the rebellion has already deserved his punishment. The remaining traitors, considering that they were deceived and accomplices, I suggest not to kill more."

Ryan said, looking at the fallen angels seriously, "Change to exile. All traitors must leave the territory of the empire within one day. They will be exiled and will not be allowed to set foot in the empire again in this life."

Asmodai made a displeased sound, and he made no secret of his disdain for this proposal, "My lord, all traitors must be punished."

"They cannot escape punishment." Ryan said seriously, "They will be expelled from the empire and rushed to the outer abyss."

All the Fallen Angels will be expelled from the Empire, but since the Empire spans the entire galaxy, they will actually be expelled from the Milky Way, where the Star Torch shines, and driven into the darkness beyond the galaxy.

It was no different than death, and not even the power of the evil god could affect it anywhere.

"If the Emperor still believes they should pay the price, then they too will die."

After Ryan said that, Asmodai was silent for a moment, and then retreated. Azrael looked at Vito, waiting for his decision, which was his verdict.

The emperor's sword holder stood aside holding the flaming sword. He did not turn on the halo behind him, nor did he wear too many decorations on his body, but he still silently exuded an unquestionable sense of authority, which made people confused. I wonder who is the one here who can make the decision.

Azrael, Asmodai, and Cypher looked at him, the Dark Angels all looked at him, and the Fallen Angels waited in silence.

"What's your decision?" Ryan asked.

But Vito remained silent and did not answer.

"My lord?" Cypher asked cautiously, "Your verdict."

"I agree."

After a short but extremely long silence, Vito finally spoke, making Lancelot think that he would veto Ryan's proposal.

But in the end he agreed with a regal silence.

After Vito replied, Ryan nodded and ordered the fallen angels to take off their torture tools. The chains clanked on the ground and they regained their freedom.

The Lion King looked at them seriously, "You will be exiled. From now on, I officially declare that you are no longer a member of the Dark Angels, and you will no longer be a member of humanity."

"Out of the Emperor's divine mercy, and in accordance with the forbearance of his Grand Admiral, you will be given a ship, and then you must leave the Empire before tomorrow. If we meet again, there will be no mercy."

The fallen angels nodded and then left, under the watchful eyes of the dark angels.

Vito and Ryan stood together, watching as their figures faded into the darkness, most of them killing themselves tonight.

They would rather die here, on Caliban, than never have a home again.

Or rather, they came back to Caliban to die and go home, living as Calibans and dying as Calibans.

Only a small number of people finally boarded the ship and sailed into the distance, heading for the boundless world of stars.

As for those who died, although many people among the Dark Angels later objected, Ryan still ordered their bodies to be sparkled in Caliban, and then scattered to the stars.

Under the giant rock, sparks flew all over the sky, turning into a long bridge that stretched far into the distance.

"Marshal, Lion King." Celestine came over, and Vito saw the raven flying into the night sky, and it disappeared silently.

"The Emperor summons you to come over." Celestine said to Ryan, "I will take you there."

Ryan nodded, "I will call accordingly, Marshal."

He said to Vito again, and the two looked at each other, "Thank you, but now, it's time to say goodbye. I will lead the Dark Angels and follow the Living Saint, and it's time for you to go back."

"The Empire needs you."

"I know, is there anything you want me to bring to Guilliman and the others?"

"do not let me down."

"I'll tell him."

Ryan nodded and faced Lancelot again, who immediately came forward to wait for orders.

"Follow the marshal, obey and assist him on my behalf." Ryan said simply, but every word was sonorous and powerful. Lancelot immediately knelt down on one knee, "Swear on my honor."

Vito noticed that Ryan looked at Lancelot with some hesitation. He didn't seem to believe him. Although this was not surprising, Ryan didn't believe most people nowadays, but there seemed to be some in the way he looked at Lancelot. Be on guard.

"Then, I wish you good luck." Ryan said goodbye to Vito, and then left, taking Azrael, Asmodai and others behind him.

Cypher was the last one to leave. He looked at Vito before leaving, then nodded to Vito and left. Celestine smiled at Vito and said, "Then goodbye."

"Goodbye," Vito replied, and Celestine kissed him on the cheek.

"Don't die," she whispered.

Celestine also left, and as Luther's body was taken away by the priests, the entire square soon became deserted, with only Lancelot and his Primaris Space Marines still here. .

"Take your men back to the ship and tell Ragnar to prepare to sail. I'll be there later."

"As commanded."

Lancelot also left, and his Primaris warriors disappeared immediately. Soon only Vito was left in the empty square. He stood here and activated the communicator.

"Helen."

"The Supreme Ether agrees not to cross the Gulf of Damocles in the future." Helen responded.

"Very good, launch a solar detonator in their star. It will detonate when I order and annihilate the Tau galaxy."

"clear."

"Drive the Sky Blade back to the solar system and defend it."

Vito turned off the communicator, walked into the giant rock, and returned to the battleship along the dim corridor, but he encountered a Chapter Servant on the way. He walked over and handed a letter to Vito.

After he opened it, a scent came out of it, and his heart was written in beautiful calligraphy.

"The gift has been received and we love it."

Vito smiled and continued to watch.

"Besides, the new toys are good. I will take good care of them. I don't have to worry about the Tau anymore. PS: Tell Helen that she wins this time."

"What are they competing against?" Vito asked, but he quickly shrugged and looked at it indifferently. The last line was a postcard from the Tau tribe, with the home planet of the Tau tribe printed on it.

"ps: the scenery here is nice."

There were two hickeys at the signature, which glowed purple.

"Whose? Forget it, there's no need to know."

Vito lit the letter and threw it to the ground. As the flames burned, he stepped over the burning letter and walked towards the distant road.