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

Chapter 428: The Master of the Furnace

"On the battlefield in Ultima Segmentum, we learned that the lackeys of the false emperor had mastered a variety of forbidden technological creations. It was precisely because of the sudden deployment of weapons and equipment that Guilliman was able to easily end the Shadow Crusade launched by you and Angron."

Horus said that as the supreme commander of the camp against the false emperor, he would naturally pay attention to the situation on the battlefields.

It can be said that except for the unsatisfactory situation in the Extreme Star Region, they have achieved rich results in other war zones. The empire has been retreating step by step, and the support the Wolf God has received is far beyond imagination.

Horus waved his hand, and the Dark Mechanicus priests on the Spirit of Vengeance controlled the servitors and brought up some heavy weapons and equipment.

"There are at least four distinct iterations of the adamantium armor. Our enemies are constantly improving. And this one, Kyberhar told me, is a strong interaction material with even stronger properties than adamantium."

The Wolf-God rose to his feet, pointing his massive power claws at a collection of captured items spread out on the ground.

"This is the individual equipment of the Mortal Auxiliary Army. They are more elite than the Sun Auxiliary Army. You want my warriors to fight against these completely unfair enemies?"

"Everyone who follows me is precious. They share the same ideals as me and offer me precious loyalty. However, due to your stupidity and incompetence, more and more awakened people have fallen on the road to overthrowing the false emperor."

Lorgar raised his head suddenly and looked into Horus' eyes. There is an old proverb that goes: The eyes are the windows to the soul. He did not see in Horus's heart the regret he claimed for the death of his followers. That was not his true thought.

Who controls Horus' body now, the Wolf God himself or those powerful beings in the Warp?
Lorgar found himself losing control of the rebels. Everything that happened to Horus was beyond his plans and calculations, and he was losing control.

"Lion brought three war weapons they called Thundercloud-class planetary battleships to the Beta Garmon Cluster. Even my Spirit of Vengeance is no match for them. They are relics of the Golden Age of Humanity. Kebhar told me that he cannot replicate them."

"Kyberhar failed me. I thought that after unlocking the forbidden technology sealed by my father and opening the Moravec Vault, these dark Mechanicus would be able to make great contributions."

"Except for the Demon Engine which is OK, what about the rest? It's a bunch of garbage!"

Hearing this, the Dark Mechanicus priests around them immediately trembled.

They were ordered by Horus to crack the new technologies that emerged in the Empire, but time was too tight and Kyberhar had not yet been able to produce a creation that satisfied Horus.

Originally, according to Horus's expectation, after acquiring a large amount of Warp knowledge and forbidden technology, his army would have a more powerful armed force than the Loyalists. However, now, contrary to his expectations, they are at a disadvantage.

If Horus went to the Beta Garmon Cluster to fight Lion with the current strength of the Legion, he would know that he would lose more than he win.

Horus suddenly regained his composure, put away his power claws, and became calm again. There was no sign that he was just scolding Lorgar for his incompetence.

No one could fathom the Wolf God's mood, which was as unpredictable as the ebb and flow of the tides in the subspace.

"Tell me, how can we destroy those foolish brothers and his legion in the Beta Garmon star cluster? If we don't bite the bullet, we will never be able to enter the solar system and overthrow my father's throne."

Lorgar took a deep breath. Horus' attack did embarrass him, but fortunately he was not without a solution.

As soon as the Storm of Destruction dissipated, the Great Bearer had already tried to ask for help from the High Heavens again. They needed a stronger force to fight against the Imperial army assembled in the Beta Garmon Cluster.

More warships, stronger weapons and equipment, more demon reinforcements, otherwise they will stop at the gateway of the solar system.

After continuous sacrifices and rituals, the High Heaven finally responded to the call of the Great Bearer, but it was not the four evil gods of the Warp worshipped by Lorgar, but a strange being.

He calls himself the Lord of the Forge, a powerful Warp Demon and the ruler of the Soul Forge. He is not a slave or subordinate of the four Chaos Gods, on the contrary, he has his own sphere of influence and unique status in the Warp.

"Vashtor?" Horus read out the other party's name. It was a strange name that they had never known before.

The Warp is like this, too many unknown things drifting within it. Even the Four Chaos Gods are merely some of the more powerful beings in the Warp. The Four Chaos Gods are the Warp, but the Warp is not the Four Chaos Gods.

"He claims to be able to help us? Is that so, Lorgar?" Horus asked.

"Yes... Warmaster." Lorgar seemed somewhat reluctant. In fact, he did not want to introduce Vashtor to Horus.

The Great Bearer is well aware of his unique position in Horus' camp. He is the one who has delved most deeply into the Warp and plays a role similar to that of a middleman.

Whether the Warp Demons want to have more followers and influence in the physical universe, or Horus wants to get more help from the power of the High Heaven, they need to go through the bridge of Lorgar.

Having Horus communicate directly with the Warp would mean that his role would be reduced.

However, this Lord of the Forge was different from the Warp demons that Lorgar had dealt with in the past. After responding to Lorgar's call, he directly revealed his true purpose - He wanted to find Horus.

However, Horus is in a special state now. He cannot communicate with the Warmaster directly, so he can only find Lorgar, hoping that he can serve as a bridge between the two.

Naturally, Luojia did not agree. He claimed that Vashtor communicating with him was equivalent to communicating with the Warmaster, but the other party was obviously not very interested in the Great Bearer.

If Horus had not pressed him hard, Lorgar would not have told him this news.

The Wolf God looked at his brothers' conflicted expressions with amusement. He was of course aware of the little thoughts of his brothers, especially the restless Luo Jia. Now he was just trying to warn him by attacking them like this.

He could tolerate their ambitions, but they must not interfere with his great cause. Luo Jia's selfishness had clearly crossed the line.

"Come, I want to talk to this Master of the Forge, my Great Bearer of Words."

Horus said, and Lorgar gritted his teeth, helplessly doing as Horus asked.

The Lord of the Word Bearers skillfully performed the Chaos Ritual directly in the throne room. Instantly, a psychic wave appeared on the Spirit of Vengeance. At the side of the throne room, a Dark Mechanicus priest who had undergone a large number of mechanical modifications suddenly knelt on the ground.

He was trembling, and the mechanical modifications on his body seemed to come alive, wriggling and twisting, and began to expand at an incredible speed.

Extremely powerful subspace energy appeared here, the sound of deep black fire and furnace casting rang out in the throne room, the roar of the collision of giant hammer and anvil stimulated the eardrums and heart, and everyone seemed to be in a purgatory casting world.

It was a demon with skin as hard as steel, and the hideous curved horns on both sides of its head met in front of his eyes.

Like the blazing eyes of a miniature star revealing a dazzling light, He appeared in front of Horus, half bent over, carrying a working surging furnace on His back.

"Nice to meet you, the one chosen by the Four Gods..."

Long roars and bells appeared in a special rhythmic form, speaking on His behalf.

"I am... Vashtor, the master of the Soul Forge, the Forger, and your future partner."

The being that appeared did not have the crazy and twisted feeling of the common impression of the Warp demon. Instead, it displayed elegant manners and a calm demeanor. It slowly walked in front of Horus and bowed to show its respect.

Horus narrowed his eyes slightly, observing the demon's every move with interest.

"interesting……"

(End of this chapter)