Warhammer: Don't Call Me the God of All Machines

Chapter 350: Khan's Skull

Hearing the question from the Father of Genes, Gantula, who was originally full of joy, suddenly broke out in a cold sweat and his eyes became evasive and dazed.

What should he say? Should he tell the Khan that because he did not participate in the Second Empire, the White Scars had no share in the Thundercloud-class battleship that was launched first?

Even the first Thundercloud battleship originally prepared for the White Scars was assigned to Lion Johnson.

Guntula was sure that if he dared to say that, Chagatai would be furious. How would the Khan view him then?
His incompetence would be nailed to the Legion's pillar of shame and mocked by generations of White Scars.

The Khan saw the subtle changes in expression on his offspring's face, and being a sensitive person, he immediately guessed what was going on.

He snorted coldly and put his offspring back on the ground.

Realizing Gangtula's predicament, Luo Xi immediately stepped forward to help him out.

"Khan, nice to meet you."

The Khan of Chogoris immediately shifted his gaze over. Luo Xi felt as if in an instant, his whole body was scanned by the other party, and his eyes were as cold and sharp as a knife.

"I am the builder of the Thundercloud-class planetary battleship. You can call me Luo Xi."

Hearing this key word, Chagatai Khan's eyes immediately lit up, and his arrogant attitude also dissipated a lot.

"Nice to meet you."

When facing a stranger, the Primarch in front of him was restrained and cautious like the White Scars. He returned the initiative of the conversation to Roshi and motioned for him to continue.

"Captain Gantura hasn't finished speaking yet. In fact, the Dark Angels' new Caliban, the Blood Angels' Angel's Tear, and the Ultramarines' Victory Laurel.

They are all just first-generation experimental aircraft, and their performance is still being perfected. I have customized a warship specifically for the White Scars, and it is still under construction in the Hera Docks in Macragge. "

He explained in a euphemistic way why only three warships arrived in the solar system, and said that there were better ones left for the White Scars Legion.

But this somewhat empty talk did not completely convince Chagatai, Roshi hastened to add.

"Khan, you don't know that in addition to the New Caliban and the Angel's Tears, the Victory Crown is currently being piloted by Captain Gantura and his soldiers. The White Scars' soldiers have driving abilities that surpass those of all other legions. Only they can bring out the full performance of the battleship."

Although he knew that Luo Xi was just flattering him, Chagatai still nodded with satisfaction.

He heard something between the lines.

"Guilliman is not here. The Crown of Victory may need a Primarch powerful enough to personally control it. I think the White Scars may be able to take on this role."

The Khan narrowed his eyes slightly and stroked his long beard with his right hand.

He likes this kid, it's really a good idea.

Chagatai Khan knew that Luoxi was trying to make up for Gangtula, and Luoxi also knew that Chagatai could understand the hidden meaning of his words. This was based on a subtle tacit understanding, even though the two had just met for the first time.

"My dear brother Guilliman has not yet arrived at Terra. In this case, I think the Victory Crown does need a qualified pilot."

Chagatai said firmly, seemingly forgetting his earlier comment on his brother's ambition.

Looking at the attitude of the Lord of the White Scars, Luo Xi even doubted whether the other party would take forceful action to seize a Thundercloud-class planetary battleship for himself as a new flagship.

This is not impossible. The Khan, who has always been free and easy, may not have any desire for anything else, but if it is a 100-kilometer-class battleship that can rush through the real universe relying on conventional engines, it will undoubtedly drive Chagatai crazy.

No one knows warships better than Chagatai, especially high-speed and maneuverable warships. He is the core and soul of the White Scars. It was he who relied on guerrilla warfare to delay the rebels for several years even though the overall strength was far inferior to that of the enemy.

"Guilliman, consider it as a small price I have to pay to restore your reputation. Anyway, the Hera Dockyard can still produce new warships. You should not mind if I hand over the Victory Laurel to your brother Chagatai?"

Luo Xi silently said sorry in his heart, and then put the matter behind him.

……

At this moment in Macragge, Guilliman was commanding the military forces mobilized from the entire Five Hundred Worlds and began to march towards the Solar Segmentum. Guilliman, who was in the bridge command post of another Thundercloud-class planetary battleship, suddenly sneezed several times.

"What's wrong, my lord?" Auguston, who had recovered from his injuries, asked with concern. The Primarch simply waved his hand, indicating that nothing was wrong.

Guilliman was confused. Could it be that someone was saying bad things about him somewhere again?

……

Back on the Phalanx, through Roche's battleship diplomacy, he quickly gained the friendship of Chagatai Khan.

Gangtula secretly cast a grateful look at Luoxi, thanking him for helping him out, otherwise he really didn't know how to answer the Khan's questions.

The Khan saw all this.

In his heart, his evaluation of Luo Xi was even higher. From Gangtula's reaction, he saw the harmonious and close relationship between the two parties. This was definitely not a friendship that could be cultivated by casual acquaintances.

Chagatai knew his descendants very well. They had the unique arrogance and self-discipline of the Chogorians. If they were not of the same mind, the White Scar descendants would not be so close and comfortable with a mortal.

He trusted Gantula's vision and his judgment.

"Father, there is one more thing besides this." Gangtula came back to his senses, then solemnly pulled Qin Xin out from the white scar, and took him to half-kneel in front of the Khan.

At the same time, other White Scars also took out a small adamantium box from the team, which contained a small stasis field to store something of special significance.

Roxi immediately realized that what was contained inside was probably the head of Eidolon, the Chief Archon of the Emperor's Children, who was successfully killed by the White Scars in revenge on Pandora.

Everyone else sensed the special aura here and shifted their gaze over here.

Llane, Sanguinius, Rogal Dorn and Chagatai witnessed this scene together.

The White Scar warriors passed the stasis field box one by one, and each warrior touched it with his hand. Guntula took this item that had special meaning to the Fifth Legion, and then solemnly handed it to the new blood Qin Xin.

The white-scarred warrior, who was no longer young, nodded back and handed it to Chagatai Khan.

"Great Khan, here is the head of Eidolon, the traitor who used despicable means to plot against Master Qin Xia."

"The son of Chogoris successfully completed the revenge hunt on Pandora in the Ultramarine. Qin Xin and I killed Eidolon together and presented his head to the Khan."

Chagatai's expression was stunned. His broad palms held the small fine gold box. With his rich experience, the Khan was able to weigh the weight of the broken head inside.

The Techmarine opened the box and disabled the stasis field within, revealing Eidolon's twisted, distorted, and mostly shattered head.

The death of the Emperor's Son was exactly the same as when he died suddenly. As soon as he killed the opponent on the battlefield, Guntura preserved it properly.

And now, they finally presented this trophy, this gift, to the Khan.

They did this to comfort the brave White Scars warriors who unfortunately fell at the hands of the Emperor's Children. Too many, the Fifth Legion lost too many heroes.

Chagatai Khan closed his eyes, and tears flowed faintly from the corners of the eyes of this great Primarch.

His mind flashed back to many of his old friends who had followed him, accompanied him in conquering Chogoris, and achieved brilliant achievements together in the Great Crusade.

"Qinxia, ​​Yesugei, Hashik, Zhemulan... too many of them. Too many of my comrades died. How many of them can stay with me?"

"Gantula, Qin Xin, you did a good job, a good job." When Chagatai opened his eyes again, he was the unruly Chogoris eagle again. He held Eidolon's head in his hands, and his other hand gently patted Qin Xin's shoulder armor.

"Qin Xin, you are a member of Qin Xia's clan, and you have also avenged him. I hope you can continue to grow and one day be worthy of the position left by Qin Xia."

Everyone understands that this is Chagatai Khan's expectation. Although Qin Xin is not qualified now, it may come true one day in the future.

At that time, the Lord of the White Scar Qiexue will have a new name - Qin Xin!
Chagatai pulled out a short blade with a gold handle from his waist. With a flash of sharp cold light, he personally left a lightning scar on Qin Xin's right cheek.

Lucky boy. Guntura thought to himself, what an honor it is to have the lightning scar left by the Primarch himself.

(End of this chapter)