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Chapter 273 Why Did His Majesty Rebel?! (Bonus Chapter, Please Vote!)
Does the emperor want to save all his offspring?
Would anyone believe such a thing?

Legend has it that the emperor is the embodiment of absolute rationality, cold and ruthless, full of majesty, unquestionable and irrefutable.

His wisdom was the pinnacle of humankind, his appearance was exceptional, and his physical abilities and psychic talents were unparalleled. He was undoubtedly the number one elder brother of the human race.

However, in Yun Chui's eyes, the Emperor was actually just a complete idiot.

Is he rational?

Is he powerful?

Is he cold-hearted?

fart.

If he could truly be absolutely rational, why would he be sitting on a golden toilet selling his genitals?

A truly rational person should consider the consequences of taking only one step, and even a thousand, ten thousand, or a hundred million steps ahead.

For example, as soon as Magnus was created, it was known that he could potentially destroy the artificial network with a psionic phone.

That's what you call rationality and wisdom.

If even the emperor couldn't foresee this, what kind of rationality is that?

It's not even as good as Deepseek.

In Li Nuo's eyes, every Warhammer weapon, whether Cloud Hammer or Iron Hammer, was cooler and more stylish than the Emperor's Mighty Hammer.

Back to topic.

Angela said the emperor wanted to save all his offspring.

This statement has some credibility.

Beginning in the 41st millennium, the Warhammer world entered the End Age.

Despair, pain, and heartbreak—the alien chaos takes turns to vent its frustrations on humanity.

If given a chance to start over from the 30k era, Li Nuo believes that the Emperor will cherish every Primarch, just like many other reborn individuals.

Most Primarchs can be saved.

For example, Conrad Coz, who was previously taken away by the mysterious black-armored warrior.

Take Angela, for example, standing right in front of me.

After careful consideration, Li Nuo concluded that only Loka Aurelion was relatively difficult to save.

As Angela just mentioned, the Rebellion Era sub-universe begins in 964.M30, the third day after the destruction of the Perfect City.

In the Warhammer canon, the Age of Rebellion began with the destruction of the City of Perfection, so it is not wrong for the Age of Rebellion subverse to use this as its starting point.

This directly led to the unavoidable situation of Loka being thrown into chaos.

Since it can't be avoided, let's accelerate it.

When Cole Fallon was brought in for trial by Linuo, didn't he say that he, Loga, and Irebas had heard a man's voice?

It was the third day after the destruction of the Perfect City, and Fallon and Eribas were comforting Loka.

The three were suddenly locked onto by a powerful and majestic psychic energy, spoken by a male voice in high Gothic language.

The man told the three of them, "If you want to find the true god, you must immediately enter the giant eye."

And so, following the man's guidance, the three of them entered the Giant Eye three years ahead of schedule and completed their pilgrimage.

Li Nuo is now basically certain that this man is the Emperor.

The emperor's purpose in doing this was simple, just as mentioned before: since it couldn't be stopped, then it would be accelerated.

By having Loka join the Chaos Demons prematurely, the Great Rebellion was detonated under immature conditions, severely disrupting the Chaos Demons' plans.

As it turns out, the emperor was right to do so, and the current situation is the best example of that.

Loka has turned to the Chaos King, but he has failed to corrupt Horus and can only rely on the Chaos Beast King.

Koz was supposed to be corrupted, but Lino and the Black Armor Warriors intervened, and Loka failed.

Kahn, the commander of the Eighth Company of the World Eaters, was corrupted by Loka, but he was still better than Angrom being corrupted.

All things considered, the Emperor's strategy of accelerating the outbreak of rebellion was highly effective.

There was one thing Li Nuo couldn't figure out.

“Angela, you just mentioned that the sub-universe of the Rebellion Era ends at the last second of the 31st millennium, right? What will happen after we reach the end?”

Li Nuo asked.

“I have the same question,” Isabella nodded in agreement.

Angela said:

"After the sub-universe reaches the end of the timeline, the sub-universe will be annihilated. The Webway, the subspace, the real universe, mortals, Primarchs, all living beings, even demigods and true gods, all matter and all spirit within the sub-universe will be completely reduced to nothingness."

That sounds a bit scary.

Li Nuo was somewhat skeptical:

"you sure?"

“Yes, I’m sure.” Angra glanced at Isabella:
“You should know the concept of a first-class soul, right? When I was unconscious, I tried to penetrate into the last second of the current sub-universe. In that last second of the real universe, I condensed a simple body. When the last second ended, that body was annihilated, and I also permanently lost a small part of my power as a result.”

Li Nuo frowned:

"So, we're destined to die?"

When Isabella heard Angela's words, she was initially somewhat apprehensive and annoyed, but upon seeing Li Nuo's furrowed brow, she couldn't help but tease him:

"I don't care, I've already enjoyed it. It's you bunch of greens who are born with less happiness than others, you're the ones who should really feel sorry. Your genetic technology seems pretty impressive, how about you consider installing a faucet, I can help you unclog it."

The black bean sprouts are still as blatant as ever.

Ignoring Isabella, Li Nuo asked Angela on his own:
Is there any way to avoid annihilation?

Angela nodded and said:

Yes, there are quite a few ways.

"The subspace is the bridge between the three universes. After you ascend to the second level of soul, you can see the paths to the other two universes in the subspace."

“If you fail to advance to a second-class soul, I am willing to plead with the Emperor on your behalf. As a true god, he has the power to send you to other sub-universes. I am not powerful enough to guarantee my own safety.”

"Okay, let me think about it..."

Li Nuo pondered that by using the ancient crystalline fungus to work underhandedly for the emperor, he should be able to gain the emperor's protection in return for his wisdom, bravery, handsome appearance, and rational thinking.

"Gentlemen, I must go." Angela nodded in the amniotic fluid pot.
"Thank you again for helping me retrieve a portion of the warp essence. I need to meet with some people to discuss countermeasures against annihilation. If you need any help, you can contact me using this interstellar communication code."

Angela raised his right hand and traced a beam of light with his fingertips.

The shimmering runes emerged from the jar and landed on the table, forming a clean and neat parchment scroll containing astronomical communication codes.

"Farewell. I look forward to seeing you again." Angela waved her hand, her body transforming from solid to ethereal, and finally disappearing into the amniotic fluid jar.

Li Nuo felt a headache coming on as the other party appeared and disappeared without a trace.

Angela said she was going to consult with others about countermeasures against annihilation, and that the Emperor could help.

Isn't it obvious that he's going to visit the emperor to reminisce?
Does that mean my little secret is going to be exposed?
Li Nuo felt uneasy and secretly wondered whether he should take the initiative to meet with the Emperor.

Considering I've been supplying him with subspace energy single crystals, surely the Emperor wouldn't be so ungrateful...

“Hey.” Isabella snapped her fingers:

"If you want to avoid annihilation, I also have a way. This universe might have gods from our Eldar."

Oh right, the Eldar also have gods.

Li Nuo asked:

"Are the gods of the Eldar demigods or true gods?"

Isabella said:
"Our gods are true gods, but not chaotic gods. They are gods created by the ancient saints, less powerful than chaotic gods, and easier to talk to. They live in the ark, not in the warp." (Note)
Isabella raised an eyebrow:

"How about it? Think about it. I can contact the Eldar's prophet to see if there are any Eldar true gods in this universe. If there are, I wouldn't mind giving you a hand."

Isabella raised her neck, her expression haughty, almost as if she wanted to shout, "Kneel down and kiss my feet!" Unfortunately, she was more than two meters shorter than Li Nuo, so no matter how high she raised her head, she looked like a dwarf.

"I have my own way of doing things, you don't need to worry about me, go back to work."

Li Nuo responded in a muffled voice, then turned and left.

"Tch." Isabella curled her lip, crossed her arms, and swayed her hips as she followed.

Li Nuo opened the Waaagh simulation and switched his consciousness to the Blood Raven leader, Kron.

According to the transaction plan he and the Imperial Guards had devised, the next transaction would take place three days later that evening.

Li Nuo planned to formally visit the Human Empire through Kron and sound out the Emperor's opinion.

Since it's a formal visit, we need to prepare properly.

...

...

Three days later, at 10 p.m.

Li Nuo possessed Kron and personally commanded the scout ship to the Netway City beneath the Golden Throne.

In the past, when trading, Tribunal-La Endymion's fleet consisted of two light cruisers, two frigates, and several transport ships.

This time, the tribunal's fleet had one more ship.

That was an Emperor-class battleship, which was both a warship and an aircraft carrier.

Its construction was extremely difficult, and even during the Great Expeditionary period when heavy industry was at its peak, the Empire had fewer than 20 Imperial-class battleships.

Within the Imperial Army, only generals are permitted to use it as their personal vehicle.

The appearance of this ship made Li Nuo realize that the Emperor had foreseen today's meeting.

After completing their routine transaction, Lino and La took the opportunity to suggest going to each other's ships to discuss expanding the deal.

Laxin agreed and sent a shuttle to pick them up.

Li Nuo, accompanied by five Blood Raven Boys, donned a full set of green-skinned power armor made of ceramic steel and single crystals, and boarded the Emperor-class battleship.

Li Nuo had assumed that the person coming to pick him up was a general from the Imperial Army, but he never expected it to be an old acquaintance he knew all too well.

The Imperial Chancellor, an immortal and psionic being known as the "Demon Mark," is Makado.

The old man was dressed in a coarse cloth robe, his clothes were simple, his appearance was unremarkable, and his figure was thin, making him look like he had one foot in the grave.

But Li Nuo knew that if he didn't replace the emperor and sit on the golden throne, the other party could live for ten thousand years without any problem.

“Angra told me that a group of orcs in the Webpath saved him.”

Makado's gaze swept across the orc's power armor, his eyes gleaming subtly.

"It seems that the orcs he was talking about must be you."

“It was a friend of mine who saved him, not me.” Li Nuo strode forward, casually extending his right hand:

"Hello, powerful shrimp, I'm Bloodhand. What's your name?"

“I am Makado, the Chancellor of the Human Empire. The Emperor has sent me to receive you. Please come with me; the Emperor will meet you elsewhere.”

Makado shook hands with Li Nuo with his aged right hand and turned to invite him to follow.

The group moved from the lower deck's helipad to the upper deck's external hatch, where the Emperor-class battleship had just come to rest in its berth near the Golden Gate.

"呲————"

The outer hatch opened, and on the artificial net road outside, two rows of Imperial Guards stood. Behind the Imperial Guards were mechanical sages, machine servants, and human scientists craning their necks to watch the show.

Makado led the way out.

The imperial guards lining both sides of the road raised their halberds, shouted "Hoo-ha!", and then struck the ground with the tips (ferrules) of their halberds, producing a crisp, synchronized sound.
"clang!"

With overwhelming momentum and majestic power.

This was the first time Li Nuo had ever seen so many golden corns, and he couldn't help but mutter:
"They made quite a grand entrance."

“Ah, that’s natural.” Macado walked forward hunched over, his voice not loud, but exceptionally clear:
"You are currently the only orc faction capable of supplying warp energy single crystals, and you deserve a grand welcome from us."

“But I heard you guys hate aliens, don’t you?” Li Nuo asked as he walked.

"That depends on what kind of alien it is," Makado said cheerfully, giving him plenty of smiles.

"Aliens that harm the Empire's interests are of course our enemies, but if aliens are beneficial to us and harmless, then they can also become our friends."

"... "

Li Nuo had a lot to complain about, but didn't know where to begin.

After experiencing an era of decline, the emperor's temperament truly changed drastically.

First, there's the act of saving all the Primarchs, then the act of befriending the friendly Xenomorphs.

tsk tsk~
Is this still an emperor?

People who don't know the story might think it was Guilliman in disguise.

Chatting and laughing all the way, the group passed through the golden gate and entered the throne room of Terra Palace.

Here, Li Nuo met the man from the rumors.

It is said that emperors possess the ability to present a thousand faces to a thousand people.

You will see the kind of emperor you imagine.

As Yunchui, the image of an emperor slumped on a golden toilet is deeply ingrained in his bones.

The weight and depth of this image far surpasses the image of the golden-armored warrior from the Great Expedition era.

Therefore, when Li Nuo first saw the Emperor, he saw a skeleton standing on the ground, looking extremely terrifying.

"Go down, Makado, let me have a proper talk with this orc."

The emperor gently waved his bony right hand, his voice hoarse and dry, like a cracked bellows howling in despair.

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Macardo bowed and led the Imperial Guard away.

As they walked away, the area beneath the throne gradually quieted down.

"You want to avoid the annihilation of the sub-universe, right?"

"Yes. It seems that the little boy named Angela told you everything."

Li Nuo paused for a moment and asked:

How did your communication with him go?

"Very good." The emperor's lips curved into a smile, a hint of bitterness appearing on his gaunt face.

"If I had been able to open up to them sooner instead of using them as tools, the end times might not have come."

Li Nuo remained silent, neither confirming nor denying, to avoid saying anything more.

The Emperor said:
“I will help you avoid the annihilation of your sub-universes. In return, you will do one thing for me.”

Li Nuo was waiting to hear those words:

"No problem. We have plenty of subspace energy single crystals..."

"No." The emperor shook his head.

“What I need is not subspace energy single crystals. We can discuss that deal later. What I need you to do is…”

The emperor raised his hand and pointed to the throne, saying in a deep voice:

"What I want you to do is to destroy the man on the throne."

"?"

Li Nuo's body trembled, and he roared inwardly:

Your Majesty, why have you rebelled?!
(End of this chapter)