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

Chapter 438 Seven Hammer Amulet (Please Subscribe)

Roche's heart sank as he watched the Emperor speak to the returning Primarch in the form of psychic possession.

Apparently, the Emperor's condition had deteriorated to the point where he was unwilling to communicate with Vulkan in person.

No, perhaps it was not that he was unwilling, but that he could not. A terrifying psychic vacuum had formed around the Emperor, enough to crush anyone who approached. He could not even control this power perfectly.

"My son, you finally came back to me."

"Vulcan, the most humane of the Eighteenth Son."

The Emperor who possessed Malcador said, although the voice echoing with psychic energy could hardly reveal emotions, everyone still felt an extremely hidden joy.

Vulkan must be one of the Emperor's favorite sons.

The Lord of Mankind was proud of Vulkan's humanity and favored him for it.

"Father...I'm sorry I'm late."

The dark giant slowly bent down, knelt on one knee, his tiger eyes already moist.

The Primarch's tears flowed from the corners of Vulkan's eyes, across the undulating grooves of his skin, and soaked into the hot golden ground.

Malcador stretched out his skinny hand and gently stroked Vulkan's head.

"It'll be good to come back, it'll be good to come back."

In an instant, the Emperor read what his fateful offspring had experienced after the outbreak of the war.

Since Istvaan's betrayal, Vulkan and most of the Salamanders' warriors have died at the hands of the traitors.

Vulkan's immortal physique caused him to be captured by traitors, especially Konrad Curze, who was deeply tortured by the prophecy and almost completely crazy, and tortured his kindest brother with extremely cruel means.

Curze used every vicious means possible, including chopping off Vulkan's head, digging out his heart, burning him to ashes with a promethium flamethrower, or exiling him into the cold space to freeze him to death.

However, although Vulkan's body was immortal, his will was broken and disordered, and he fell into madness. Even after arriving in Macragge, he was unable to recover.

If it weren't for the awakening and sacrifice of the cult agent John, the Lord of Fire Dragon would probably still be in confusion.

"When I met him, the Sons of Vulkan had just defeated those who coveted the body of their Gene-Father," said Uslan, recalling his experience of leaving the solar system and traveling to Nocturne.

"The most dangerous of these is a group of traitors of the Death Guard who were exiled from the Legion by Mortarion and who have come up with the terrible idea of ​​seizing Vulkan's body in exchange for the forgiveness of the Gene-Father."

Luo Xi took a breath. He could imagine how terrifying the scene was. Captain Zaithos of the Salamanders and First Captain Atelus Numion were driving a lonely fleet, trying to return to their home planet to resurrect Vulkan.

Enemies continue to come one after another, and the corpse of a Primarch is truly a priceless treasure, especially the corpse of Vulkan, who is an immortal.

The emperor's most advanced biological genetic technology is contained therein, and countless people are eager to crack the secrets in order to gain more powerful strength.

"So it was you who guided Vulkan to return again?" Luo Xi asked.

After Vulkan was killed by Agent John's lightning stone spear, his immortal physique did not revive him.

But the Eldar prophet shook his head.

"It was not me. In fact, it was Vulcan's descendant Numion who realized the essence of rebirth - the nirvana of spirit, ideals, and determination."

Even the Eldar, who held a great hatred for the Salamanders, admired and awed the sacrifice made by the Son of Vulkan.

"Numion understood everything. Having experienced the betrayal of Isstvan and the death of the Gene Father, this veteran of the Legion decided to embrace his own death. He jumped into the volcano of Nocturne in a self-sacrificing way."

"He wanted to sacrifice himself in exchange for the return of the Gene Father. In fact, he really did it. When the Salamanders' search and rescue team arrived, they did not find Numion, but only saw Vulkan who had returned again."

One life for another?

Luo Xi murmured in his heart, this sounds very metaphysical, but it really exists in this universe.

A son's death brought about his father's resurrection. Perhaps Numion really did make a deal with the High Heavens, achieving his goal. Was Vulkan, witnessing this scene, even more heartbroken?
Beneath the cheerful and sunny appearance of the Fire Dragon Lord, perhaps there is a very deep sadness hidden. His brother, his son, and his father all paid a heavy price in this ambitious betrayal.

The Emperor's voice continued to echo in the air.

He wielded his psychic powers and raised the strange hammer in Vulkan's hand.

In the past, Vulkan's weapon was Dawnbringer, the powerful weapon with teleportation ability that beat Curze up.

But after returning from Nocturne, Vulkan's weapon was replaced with a strange hammer called "Burning Hands".

Even Vulkan himself had no memory of it, and it seemed that instinct drove him to forge this mysterious weapon.

However, the Emperor peeled off a palm-sized piece of metal from one end of the hammer and placed it in front of him with great solemnity.

"This is the Seven Hammers Amulet. It is the final insurance that I will guide you to forge."

The Emperor spoke slowly, sadness finally showing in his tone.

He knew the significance of the Amulet of Seven Hammers, a treasure forged for the final moment.

"My son, you will stand beside my throne holding the Amulet of Seven Hammers. The Amulet of Seven Hammers has incredible power. It can completely shatter the Warp and can also completely shatter Terra."

Suddenly, all the listeners were moved. No one did not believe the Emperor's words. This amulet, which was only the size of a palm, actually had the power to completely destroy Terra.

And did the Emperor create it because he really thought the chances of winning were slim?
"This is just the worst-case scenario. If I am defeated by Horus, Terra will never be allowed to fall."

The emperor's tone was forceful and he would not tolerate any rebuttal or disobedience.

"The human race's home planet would rather be destroyed than fall into the hands of Chaos. If it really comes to that, Vulkan, you need to destroy the Amulet of the Seven Hammers and detonate the Golden Throne. The power of destruction will wipe out the Webway and all Warp creatures under the palace."

"Not only that, the self-destruction of the mother planet symbolizes the decline of human destiny. I will use this power to severely damage those four damned Chaos Gods."

"Humanity can perish, but the Four Gods must be taken with them!"

Luo Xi finally understood that Vulkan's Seven Hammers Amulet and his cross-universe escape were a plan that was tied together.

The Emperor would use the power that destroyed the Golden Throne and Terra to inflict heavy damage on the Four, and then send him away.

But there is no doubt that after doing all this, humanity is almost finished. What a painful price to pay...

No, this future cannot happen.

Luo Xi dug his nails deep into his flesh, blood dripping, but he seemed not to notice at all.

"I understand my duty, father."

Vulkan smiled, as if he was suddenly relieved. If mankind really faced the fate of inevitable destruction, then let him destroy the human race with his own hands.

Humans would rather commit suicide heroically and proudly than become lambs of chaos, allowing demons to plunder and devour human souls and toy with human free will.

The immortal Vulkan may become the gravekeeper of mankind, continuing to watch over the deceased humans for tens of thousands of years to come.

This is the meaning of Vulkan's existence and his mission.

After instructing his son, the Emperor who possessed Malcador left immediately. The endless war in the Warp prevented him from being distracted for too long.

The Fire Dragon Lord came to Terra from Nocturne via the Eldar's Webway, but he did not bring many warriors with him.

Only three fire lizards followed their father and overcame all difficulties to come here.

Vulkan took heavy steps, holding his burning hands, and disappeared into the shadow of the Golden Throne with his three sons.

Luo hoped that the Lord of Fire Dragon would leave. He knew that this Primarch would stay here to defend the final destiny of the Emperor and the Empire.

(End of this chapter)