Warhammer 40: Doom

Chapter 227 The Wolf King's Fang
The two Primarchs descended from the Ring of Nur to the surface via an orbital elevator.

Teleportation technology has always been a secretive method for Doom, and it is not easily revealed to anyone.

It wasn't that he didn't trust Ruth, but as the leader of the Stars, he had to conceal his true intentions and always have options available.

Everyone has secrets, and trust is not a reason to reveal them.

Ruth also kept secrets from Doom; when the two fought side by side against Randan, the Great Wolf concealed his secret.

In the 13th Company of Space Wolves, Sophia briefly connected to their communications and heard howls that sounded like wolves but weren't human.

Doom didn't delve into the hidden secrets; he wasn't one to pry into secrets. He chose to trust Ruth, knowing his brother must have some unspeakable difficulties.

"Is that where you grew up?" Ruth stood at the elevator observation window, pointing to the city below.

The buildings are as white as snow, and under the starlight, the reflected light intertwines, as if draping the city in a white veil.

The entire city was pure and pristine, incredibly sacred, reminiscent of the mythical "holy city".

"Guardian Domain, the cradle of warriors." Doom looked down at the Guardian Domain bathed in misty light, his voice tinged with pride: "The pure white bricks and blue doors and windows symbolize the purity of warriors and the unwavering resilience of their spirits."

He had never appreciated the scenery of the main domain from this angle before; in the past, he had only used teleportation to go up and down.

Now, the Guardian Domain appears even more beautiful, solemn and holy like the abode of the gods.

"Everything here is full of meaning. Every building interprets a legend, and every mural tells an epic story. This is the realm of warriors, recording the glory of the past and composing the brilliance of the future."

Doom explained to Russ in a deep voice that the Warrior's Domain carries extraordinary significance; it has stood firm since its establishment, passing on the immortal spirit of warriors.

He wasn't exaggerating to grab attention; the buildings guarding the main domain do indeed have a long history.

Those houses built of white stone gave birth to countless powerful warriors, and glory is engraved on every brick and stone.

Each seemingly ordinary building bears witness to the rise and fall of a warrior family over centuries, and continues to bear witness to glory to this day.

If a house is uninhabited, it means that the family line has died out and disappeared into history...

Doom noticed something different: outside the high walls that originally protected the main territory from the orcs, there were many newly built white houses.

A smile appeared on his lips, and he felt relieved and happy.

The construction of new houses is a good sign, indicating that the city is full of people and the population of the Nur people has stopped declining and has shown an upward trend for the first time.

Even though he had witnessed the vastness of the universe and the immeasurable size of the human population, the people he cared about most were still the residents of Nur.

“The people here deserve respect.” Ruth nodded heavily, his expression solemn. “The comfortable environment did not extinguish their fighting spirit; on the contrary, it made them indomitable and ultimately broke through their shackles.”

On the way to the Nur constellation, Doom told Russ about Nur's past.

Now that he has seen it with his own eyes, he can't help but admire and praise the indomitable spirit of the Nur people once again.

"You can experience Nur's local customs and culture up close."

As the two were talking, the elevator began to slow down and descended into the pristine white city outside the observation window.

As soon as the elevator doors opened, a red carpet with gold thread was laid out in front of us, specially designed to welcome distinguished guests.

One hundred Night Guards stood along one side of the red carpet, dressed in white court ceremonial power armor with gold patterns and blue heraldic cloaks, holding flags in their hands to welcome the guests.

Wow~
They stomped their feet, switched to holding the flag with one hand, and as the flag fluttered, they clenched their fists and struck their chests, making a deep, resounding clang as they performed the warrior's salute.

Russ clicked his tongue inwardly, his expression unchanged, but inwardly he was glad that he had prepared in advance, otherwise he would have lost face today.

Faced with such a solemn scene, the Space Wolves were equally solemn, standing ramrod straight, not daring to slack off in the slightest.

Even Fredie and Gerry, the two giant wolves, sat crouching beside Ruth, their heads slightly raised, displaying their proud majesty.

The Space Wolves honor guard immediately sprang into action, returning the salute to the Night Guardians.

woohoo~
The melodious sound of horns rang out as the Space Wolf Warriors blew their horns, unleashing the biting chill of the Fenris winds.

A brown-haired, brown-bearded warrior, his armor gleaming with whale oil, stepped out of the orbital elevator, carrying the banner of the Wolf Head Legion.

They stood tall and walked in a single line on one side. After the hundred warriors stood still, they turned around in unison to stand opposite the Night Guard.

"Welcome, our guests from afar." A gentle male voice rang out. At the end of the red carpet, Flano Novick placed his left hand on his chest as his family welcomed their distinguished guest with royal protocol.

"Let's go," Doom whispered, reminding Russ that he could leave.

Ruth understood immediately, slightly raised her head, and stepped onto the magnificent red carpet.

Beside him, Frederick and Gerry slowly rose and walked onto the red carpet in unison with their brother. Behind the Primarch followed the Honor Guard, the warriors standing tall and proud, their power armor adorned with precious leather ornaments, and their weapons honed to an exceptionally sharp edge.

The same was true for the thirteen company commanders; they followed the original entity and were subjected to the gaze of the Nur people.

In this solemn moment, Space Wolf shed its savage pretense and responded with solemnity in return.

A court lady stepped forward, emerging from between the ranks of warriors, and plucked triumphant flower petals from her hand-held basket, scattering them around the two Primarchs.

Beautiful chanting filled the air as the choir sang melodious songs to welcome our distinguished guests.

Ruth walked down the red carpet, petals falling on her shoulders, her imposing figure standing tall and straight.

“Riemann Russ.” He announced his name to the person before him in a deep, resonant voice, like a war drum.

"Franno Novick," the man in ancient ceremonial armor replied, looking up at the giant with a friendly smile.

Ruth covered her chest with her hand and bowed slightly in politeness.

“Sora Klaus Norwick.” Beside Flano, the Queen, in a red court dress, with blonde hair and a beautiful face, wearing a crystal crown, curtsied, lifting her skirt.

When facing a lady, Ruth kneels on one knee, gently takes Sora's right hand, and kisses her hand with the traditional Fenris gesture to express his respect.

“Loshi Norwick.” The girl’s voice was crisp and clear. She lifted her blue skirt, her emerald eyes filled with curiosity, and bowed to the giant before her.

Doom looked at the girl with a smile. After not seeing her for several years, little Luo Xi, who was cute as a child, had grown into a ten-year-old girl.

Ruston paused for a moment, his knuckles unconsciously tightening.

He felt uneasy the moment he saw the girl, and what he feared most came to pass.

On the spaceship, his brother introduced him to the local customs and culture, as well as the various histories of their home planet.

Although family relationships have been mentioned, including two brothers, there is no mention of any descendants in the family.

According to Fenris tradition, elders need to present gifts to younger relatives to confirm the seniority relationship.

Ruth knew that Doom valued this family bond, and he naturally respected that feeling.

His blood brother's brother is naturally also his brother.

“Child,” Ruth lowered his voice and asked Loxi kindly, “Do you have any brothers?”

The giant's question caught Luo Xi off guard, but she still answered confidently, "I also have a younger brother."

"He followed his veteran warriors to the stars; he didn't intentionally not come to greet you."

While answering the question, explain where the brother is going to avoid the distinguished guest misunderstanding that the younger brother is being rude.

Ruth's question made Doom realize that Fenris might be giving the child some special treatment.

He was also worried that the person he hadn't mentioned might put Ruth in a difficult position.

“In Fenris culture, elders are expected to give gifts to children,” Ruth explained with a smile, glancing back at Doom as she did so.

The rough, large hand stroked the girl's face, and he winked at Luo Xi, saying, "It seems your uncle forgot about you when he introduced you to his family."

Doom turned his face away in embarrassment, realizing it was indeed a mistake; he hadn't thoroughly understood Fenris etiquette.

“Uncle is very busy, it’s not his fault.” Luo Xi said seriously, defending Doom for his mistake.

"So cute." Ruth smiled happily when she saw the girl's serious expression.

He said earnestly to Luo Xi, "Your uncle may have forgotten you, but I won't forget the gift."

Having said that, Ruth grinned, revealing sharp canines, and grabbed it with his hand.

"Hiss~" As he gasped in pain, he used his right hand to forcefully pull out his own fang.

Ruth inhaled the cold air and quickly moved her facial muscles to relieve the pain from the tooth extraction.

"Wolves!" he shouted as he slowly rose to his feet, facing the wolves behind him, raising his white, sharp fangs high: "Remember this token."

The space wolves knelt down en masse, looking solemnly at the slender, sharp fang in the hand of the Father of Genetics.

Under the wolf's gaze, Ruth slowly crouched down and said to the girl looking up at him, "This is for you and your brother, Luo Xi."

(End of this chapter)