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Chapter 722 Female Primitive

“I followed a guidance that transcended conventional psychic perception, a feeling... like following some preordained trajectory, and finally found Lady Leona at the place destined by fate.”

The Emperor's will is the sole beacon, and my duty is to ensure her safe arrival at the 'Rock,' and here, at this crucial juncture, to assist in the awakening of you.

Chen Xi carefully chose his words, omitting the specific locations and details of the facilities, emphasizing only the Emperor's guidance and his own role in carrying out the plan.

Chen Xi then emphasized the potential prevalence of this phenomenon.

"Lady Leona is not an isolated case. There are unconfirmed reports that the female counterpart of Primarch Felus Manus of the Steel Hand is believed to have also returned."

This strongly suggests that when the Emperor created the twenty Primarchs, he may have prepared a female counterpart for each of them.

They are perfect manifestations of the same genetic blueprint in different dimensions, sharing the same essence, potential, and absolute loyalty to the Empire. And I, merely by the Emperor's arrangement, have the privilege of becoming the envoy leading one of them back.

However, Chen Xi admitted that he knew little about the emperor's deeper motives for this move.

"For the past ten thousand years, these female counterparts have never appeared in the history of the Empire. Why they were hidden, why they are returning at this time, and the full strategic intentions behind it have not been made clear by the Emperor."

The 'guidance' I received was extremely vague, more like a strong psychic inclination, leading me at a pivotal moment in my destiny to find and awaken one of them—Lady Leona—and bring her before you.

He further explained his role: "I am not the planner, nor can I even be considered an insider. I am more like a messenger, an executor, responsible for completing one link in the emperor's grand scheme."

With Lady Leona brought to your side, my primary mission seems to be complete. Her very existence is a 'gift,' or rather, a strengthening, bestowed upon you, the First Legion, and indeed the entire Empire by the Emperor.

Throughout the report, Lion King Leon listened in silence, his weathered face devoid of any expression, only his sharp eyes occasionally flashing with a thoughtful glint.

Chen Xi's explicit statement about the "female counterpart," along with the corroboration of the Ferrus case, seems to confirm some of his deep-seated speculations based on his resonance with Leona.

"Father's plan... truly far exceeds my initial imagination." After a long silence, the Lion King finally spoke, his voice carrying a complex emotion that mixed with realization and an even deeper sense of gravity. "To prepare a mirror image for each Primarch... a complementary existence. This is by no means a simple replication; it must be connected to a profound meaning of confronting some ultimate threat."

He recalled the power Leona displayed in Kamas, a power that shared his origins but was in some ways more adaptable and uniquely restrained.

He walked to the desk, his fingers tracing the smooth surface. "Leona's existence is not merely about adding a powerful warrior or commander to the legion. She is a mirror for me, perhaps helping me see some blind spots I cannot see myself, and making up for some possibilities I missed because of my millennia-long slumber."

I appointed her to be in charge of the review and forgiveness of fallen angels for this very reason.

Her unique perspective and her essence, though entirely of the same origin as ours, yet different from ours, might be able to pierce through the fog of history, distinguishing true loyalty from irredeemable betrayal, in a way that neither I nor the Inner Circle could do.” The Lion King’s gaze refocused on Chen Xi: “The information you brought is crucial, Inquisitor. It confirms some of my speculations and raises many more questions that require deeper consideration.”

The future of the First Legion, and even the future of the Empire, may be inextricably linked to the return of these 'corresponding entities.' You and Leona are both key parts of this new chapter."

Chen Xi bowed his head in acceptance: "I will continue to fulfill my duties, Your Majesty the Lion King. For the sake of the Empire. Although my main task seems to be completed, I believe that the Emperor's guidance will not be severed."

“Very good.” The Lion King nodded. “The contents of today’s conversation, especially the information regarding Leona’s nature and the possible existence of other female Primarch counterparts, must be kept strictly confidential, limited to just the two of us. Within the Legion…”

Ancient shadows and ingrained beliefs need time to gradually change. Revealing them prematurely could trigger unforeseen turmoil.

This private meeting marks Chen Xi's deeper involvement in the center of the Dark Angels and even a grander vortex of destiny.

His explicit information about Leona being the female counterpart of the Lion King, and his startling hints that the Emperor may have prepared mirror images for all Primarchs, provided a completely new and stunning perspective on the Lion King's strategy to reorganize his army.

In the shadow of the "Stone" fortress, a new storm is brewing, one that concerns not only the Legion's internal secrets but may also relate to the Emperor's ultimate strategy, laid across millennia to combat the final darkness.

The Lion King and his female counterpart, Leona, are the key pieces in this game that have just been placed and are beginning to demonstrate their power.
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The operation of the "Stone" fortress was gradually getting on track. The excitement brought by the return of the Lion King and the victory of Kamas had not yet subsided when an urgent communication from a distant star system broke the temporary peace.

In the magnificent hall of the fortress, which was reserved for receiving important foreign guests, Lion King Leon El-Jonson received Tycho Brahe, commander of the Third Company of the Holy Blood Angels, and Cassius, commander of the Crimson Crescent.

The courtyard is decorated with hunting totems from the Caliban era and the emblem of the dark angel, creating a solemn and dignified atmosphere.

Leona and Judge Chen Xi were also present, standing on either side of the Lion King's throne.

Company Commander Tycho Brahe wore his battle-worn crimson power armor, the Blood Angel insignia on his shoulder armor still conspicuous in the courtyard light, but at this moment, his usually composed face carried an undisguised heaviness and urgency.

Chapter Master Cassius looked even more haggard; the wounds inflicted on the Crimson Crescent by the Battle of Kamas had not yet healed.

“Primarch,” Company Commander Tycho stepped forward, placed his hand on his chest, and gave a solemn Aquila salute. His voice, transmitted through the helmet amplifier, carried a hint of barely perceptible tension. “Thank you for taking the time to see me. I am here on the orders of Chapter Commander Dante to deliver the most urgent request for assistance from the Baal system.”

Lion King Leon nodded slightly, his gaze as deep as the Caliban Forest: "Speak frankly, Company Commander Tycho. The First Legion will always remember the Holy Blood Angels' assistance in Kamas."

(End of this chapter)