I summoned the Fourth Scourge in Warhammer

Chapter 227 Elite Decapitation
“And there’s one more thing, sir,” BUG continued, looking at the battlefield gradually being swallowed by the green poisonous fog, “If the intelligence you received before you came here said that the Tyranids love to use swarm tactics, then that intelligence is now outdated.”

"Terren no longer uses those low-level units on a large scale. At least in all my time on the front lines, I've rarely seen swarms of blade bugs and gun bugs. The only time they appear is to test who the commander is on our position. Then, in the actual battle, they'll launch a barrage of artillery fire to try their luck, and then send elite units to decapitate our commander."

Reinhard instantly grasped the logic: "So that's why there was a simultaneous attack from four warrior insects. Their sole purpose was to ensure you were killed. And the executioner's role was to hold back the other suicide bombers, creating an opportunity for your decapitation?"

“Yes,” BUG nodded, “that’s why we haven’t heard the molten explosion yet. That executioner is tough and thick-skinned. If we’re careful, rushing up and self-destructing won’t cause too much trouble. My buddy is still looking for the best opportunity to blow it into the air.”

"So, if you survive the attack of these four warrior insects, what will happen next?" Although reason told Reinhard that it was impossible for any unmodified mortal to face the attack of four Tyrannical warriors alone and survive, he still couldn't help but ask the question.

To his surprise, after a moment's thought, BUG actually gave a definite answer: "Then next up is Licard."

Before the words were finished, a hissing sound of poisonous gas corroding flesh suddenly came from the flank!

Without even looking, Bug drew his automatic pistol without hesitation and began firing wildly in that direction. Reinhard reacted almost simultaneously, his explosive pistol also turning immediately and unleashing devastating firepower on the same area.

As expected, their combined firepower hit the target! A blurry shadow appeared in the poisonous fog, and Reinhard's explosive rounds detonated on it, spraying blood and causing significant damage. However, the solid bullet fired by BUG's automatic pistol simply bounced off the creature's tough carapace with a clattering sound.

The ricat let out a sharp cry and immediately leaped backward at an astonishing speed, disappearing once again into the range of the poisonous fog. The two men instantly lost their target.

BUG sighed, looked at the empty magazine of the automatic pistol in his hand, and said with a look of disgust, "This thing is just a fucking water gun."

After saying that, he casually threw the gun away and turned to Reinhard, saying, "You have to pay me back with a laser gun, sir. Mine is a Death Ray, a rare product made by the Solex Cult of Mechanics. If it had hit that Ricard just now, the high-energy explosion would have at least blasted a bloody hole in it."

Reinhard couldn't understand why Bug would have the leisure to chat about such trivial matters when faced with the death threat of a top assassin like Licarta. He said in a deep voice, "I swear on my honor, after this battle, I will compensate you with the same laser gun."

BUG immediately beamed with joy: "Okay! It's a deal then!"

Before the smile had faded, the deadly threat returned! The Licat emerged from the poisonous fog once more, but this time, its target was Reinhard! Clearly, this cunning creature understood that its decapitation mission would be impossible without eliminating the Space Marine first.

With lightning speed, Licarte unleashed a tearing claw attack, but Reinhard dodged it by a hair's breadth. Having missed, Licarte immediately tried to retreat and re-enter the surroundings.

But BUG seized the opportunity! He roared and charged forward, putting all his strength into the tactical knife in his hand, and stabbed it fiercely into Licarte's side!
The knife struck, but mortal strength is ultimately limited. Against Ricard's bio-alloy-like carapace, the tactical knife only pierced the tip. Ricard swung his hand back, and his massive tearing claws easily ripped through the carapace on BUG's chest, slicing deep into his ribcage. Reinhard seized this critical opportunity! He immediately lunged forward, his combat dagger precisely plunging into Ricard's neck joint. Simultaneously, his other hand pressed the explosive pistol firmly against Ricard's chest, and he pulled the trigger!

“Boom boom boom boom—!”

All the remaining explosive rounds in the magazine were unleashed in a mere 1.5 seconds, the close-range explosion turning Licat's sturdy chest into a mangled mess. With its last strength, the deadly hunter swung its tearing claws at Reinhard's head. Reinhard blocked with his right forearm, simultaneously kicking out and sending Licat's body flying, crashing heavily into the muddy ground some distance away. Several deep, bone-revealing wounds appeared on his right forearm as well, the ceramic armor plates completely torn away.

At the same moment, a muffled explosion came from afar. The executioner staggered out of the poisonous fog, half of its body charred black, and one leg blown off. Clearly, the other suicide bombers had failed to seize the best opportunity to self-destruct, only severely injuring it.

Looking at the executioner staring at him maliciously, poised to strike, Reinhard threw aside the explosive pistol in his left hand, took the dagger from his crippled right arm, and lowered his body slightly, assuming a stance ready to charge at any moment.

The battle is about to break out.

At that very moment, a bomb whistled from behind and struck the executioner in the head with pinpoint accuracy. The massive bio-weapon swayed, its enormous body slowly collapsing forward, kicking up a cloud of dust.

Another Space Marine emerged from the poisonous fog behind them. He wore power armor different from that of the Imperial Scythe. The Space Marine waved his hand, and the Deathbringers following behind him immediately dispersed, beginning to patrol and scout in all directions.

He walked up to Reinhard, pounded his chest with his fist, and gave an Astartes salute: "Dawn Goddess Chapter, Walker Veliser. Command sent me to reinforce you as soon as they learned of the Tyranid bombardment. You're not alone, brother."

Reinhard gripped the dagger with his still-functioning left hand and responded to the chest-pounding salute, but he didn't speak. He simply lowered his head in silence and looked at the BUG lying at his feet.

No miracle occurred. With his chest completely ripped open by Licarta's tearing claws, he was undoubtedly dead.

Astartes, who came to provide support, misunderstood Reinhard's silence. He patted Reinhard's shoulder armor and said, "Don't worry, the Deathbringers will soon send a new squad to you to command, brother. Their soldiers are being replenished quickly."

Reinhard shook his head: "I can't afford to replace him with the same laser gun."

(End of this chapter)