The fall of the Great Angel was seen as a symbol, signifying that the good and beautiful side of humanity was completely destroyed during the Horus Heresy.
The death of Sanguinius symbolized the passing of light and beauty.
Many heroes and Librarians in the history of the Blood Angels Chapter had pondered one thing: how to resurrect Sanguinius, but after in-depth research, the conclusion they reached was always despairing: there was no possibility of Sanguinius being resurrected.
"Saint, are you joking?"
Dante looked at the holy sarcophagus, then turned to Daniel.
He had intended to point out that resurrecting the Great Angel was an impossible task, but the Saint standing before him was the embodiment of miracles itself.
Realizing this, Dante found himself unable to speak his mind.
Denying another potential miracle in the face of one miracle felt inexplicably foolish.
"I'm not joking."
Daniel turned to look at Dante and Mephiston.
"The Great Angel's soul is shattered, His existence has been completely erased by Horus." Mephiston said in a low, sorrowful voice, "There's no way to resurrect him."
"You should all have met Saint Geleno, right?" Daniel asked.
After the Battle of Baal concluded, Saint Geleno and the Cursed Legion quietly departed, just as they had arrived without warning.
There were still too many ongoing wars in the galaxy.
Saint Geleno and the Cursed Legion needed to go to those battlefields to help humanity achieve victory.
"We have." Dante nodded, acknowledging it.
Not to mention distant events.
Saint Geleno had appeared in the recent Shield of Hades campaign and the just-concluded Baal campaign.
He had even personally met Dante in the Hades system.
Mephiston also nodded.
As the Chief Librarian of the Blood Angels, he had witnessed Saint Geleno's manifestations many times.
Daniel extended his hand, and a golden radiance slowly emerged, outlining the appearance of Sanguinius.
"You should know Saint Geleno's origin, He is Sanguinius' chosen one, It was his noble qualities and his spirit of self-sacrifice for the Great Angel that allowed him to ascend."
"If Sanguinius had truly perished, how could Saint Geleno continue to exist?"
Mephiston stared intently at the Great Angel floating in the air, "But how can we resurrect Sanguinius?"
The image of Sanguinius in Daniel's hand shattered, turning into hundreds of specks of light.
"On the Avenging Spirit, Horus not only shattered the Great Angel's body, but also his soul."
"These soul fragments were swept by the storm into various times and spaces, We must collect all the fragments to resurrect the Great Angel."
"Then what should we do?" Expectation flickered in Dante's eyes.
"Currently, there is only a general idea." Daniel explained, "I still need to delve deeper into this matter to find a feasible method."
"If you are willing, I hope to summon Eldar farseers to Angel Keep to discuss this matter together."
"They are xenos." Dante frowned, somewhat indecisive.
"They are also our allies, Their involvement was crucial in Guilliman's resurrection, The power of the God of Death can reverse life and death, and will surely contribute to the resurrection of Sanguinius." Daniel said, "Will the Great Angel's current state get even worse?"
Mephiston looked at Dante.
Although he was the Chief Librarian, Dante was the Chapter Master.
Such a decision had to be made by Dante.
Dante showed a look of struggle.
A moment later, he nodded.
"Alright, I agree to let those xenos enter Angel Keep."
Daniel smiled and put away the projection of Sanguinius.
"You won't be disappointed, Dante, One day, Sanguinius will return to Terra, just like Guilliman."
"Now, let's go back to the ground and discuss the next steps we should take."
After Daniel finished speaking, he turned and looked at Sanguinius' shattered remains again.
The Emperor really gave him a difficult task!
Resurrecting Sanguinius was no simple matter, before leaving, Dante and Mephiston once again saluted Sanguinius' remains.
Then, they turned and left.
As the footsteps faded, the crypt once again became silent and dim.
A faint sigh sounded, as if it came from a distant, savage era, passed through Holy Terra, and drifted towards the distant future, gradually becoming ethereal, and finally vanishing without a trace.
… … … …
The Eldar Farseer Cassarius arrived in the hall of Angel Keep at Daniel's summons.
After entering, he surveyed his surroundings, his gaze sweeping over Daniel, Dante, and Mephiston in turn.Then turning back to gaze at Daniel and saluting him.
"Saint, is there something you summoned me for?"
"Some questions require your expertise to answer." Daniel gestured towards the long table in the hall.
"This will take a while to discuss, Please find a seat first."
Dante opened communications and had servants bring food and wine.
The Blood Servants were very fast, and soon, they arrived with an abundance of food and drinks.
"Just set the things down, I will personally entertain the guests."
When the servants tried to uncork the wine bottles, Dante stopped them and instructed, "Also, do not let anyone disturb Atomal."
The servants bowed and left.
"Please be seated first."
Daniel motioned for everyone to sit down, then looked at Cassarius with an apologetic gaze.
"I apologize, human wine is not as delicious as yours, but this is the highest standard of Angel Keep, I hope you don't mind."
"The master's hospitality surpasses all delicacies." Cassarius showed no arrogance in front of Daniel, his tone very humble.
Dante and Mephiston were somewhat surprised.
It was well known that these pointy-eared beings were not like this when facing them.
Their eyes would always be looking up at the sky.
calling them 'monkeys' and 'crude' with every other word.
Just thinking about it made them furious, wishing they could grab a gun and blow their brains out.
Dante took advantage of their conversation to uncork the wine bottle, and filled the goblet with crimson wine.
The Red Scar, deep in the heart of the Ultima Segmentum, spread a blood-red curtain, enveloping many worlds.
forming an interstellar desert harmful to humans and difficult to survive in.
According to some secret legends, this scar was torn open by humanity using mysterious weapons to fight against the abominable intelligence that betrayed them, but there was also another theory: the Red Scar was a trace left by the battles of ancient gods.
No one knew the truth, The only certainty was that deadly radiation poisoned every human colony, including Baal.
Due to the influence of the Red Scar, Baal was a thoroughly barren death world.
Such a place could hardly produce decent fruits.
Only with careful nurturing in greenhouses could bitter fruits be obtained.
Grapes used for winemaking, like other fruits, could not survive in the harsh environment of Baal's wilderness.
They could only survive in the monasteries of Baal, under the careful care of many servants and the protection of high technology.
However, the grapes produced had hard shells, with only a thin layer of flesh attached to the seeds.
This resulted in very bitter wine.
Its only advantage was that these wines were very red and very rich, not like wine at all, but rather like the blood of the world of Baal.
Daniel took a light sip, feeling his tongue go numb from the bitterness.
When he hosted banquets in the Calixis Sector, he would also drink some wine, but none of those wines were even a thousandth as bitter as Baal wine.
On the contrary, Cassarius showed a look of surprise.
"This wine is quite good."
At these words, Dante and Mephiston immediately looked surprised.
For a moment, they couldn't tell if the other person was being sarcastic.
Perhaps sensing their doubt, Cassarius took another small sip, showing an expression of enjoyment.
"What you humans call fine wines are, in my opinion, mere dregs, but this one has a unique flavor."
"I will consider recommending to the Ulthwe Council that they purchase Baal wine, Only such bitterness can make the Eldar constantly remember the pain brought by the Great Fall of the past."
As soon as this was said, Daniel immediately understood what the other party was thinking.
As expected of someone whose ancestors were once prosperous, they had enjoyed too much comfort and now simply wanted to experience some hardship.
"You didn't come to me just for wine tasting, did you?" Cassarius put down his wine glass and looked at Daniel.
"Of course not." Daniel opened a projection, showing the figures of Guilliman and Sanguinius, "I want to inquire about how to resurrect Sanguinius."
"Resurrecting Sanguinius, that is indeed a good question." Cassarius took another sip of wine.
"Cassarius, the Eldar is much older than humanity and possesses more knowledge, You even had a Pantheon, If you are willing to share your knowledge and wisdom, we can surely find a good method." Daniel said.
"Yes, we are far older than you, My race has witnessed the Warp go from calm to chaotic, and we possess Warp knowledge beyond your imagination."
"Resurrecting Sanguinius is a very difficult task, but it is not impossible."
Cassarius' words caught the attention of Dante and Mephiston.
Could it be that the Great Angel could truly be brought back from the world of the dead?
"Share your insights." Daniel said.
Cassarius mentally organized his thoughts before speaking, "The Great Angel's soul is shattered and lost in the past, and even the future, This is the biggest challenge to his resurrection."
"As long as this problem can be solved, the resurrection of the Great Angel becomes possible."
"Collecting the Great Angel's fragments?" Daniel muttered to himself, looking thoughtful.
Cassarius' explanation was similar to what he had in mind.
To resurrect Sanguinius, one must first find all his soul fragments.
Without a soul, even if the body's injuries were healed, the true Sanguinius could not be resurrected.
Cassarius continued, "I once heard a legend on Baal about the King of Angels, It's an ancient parable."
"The noble King of Angels revived from death, commanded his throne to ascend to the sky, and became an eternal god."
"Does the resurrection of Sanguinius have anything to do with this story?" Mephiston asked with a frown.
"Of course it does, If Sanguinius is the protagonist of this story, how could this story exist if he doesn't resurrect?" Cassarius tasted the red wine.
Dante frowned, scrutinizing the xenos sorcerer, a look of doubt on his face.
"How could my Lord be the Lord of Angels in this myth? Yet, this legend was already circulating among the xenos even before humanity arrived at Baal."
Cassarius chuckled, "This is the beauty of the Warp, When a demon or a god is born, they simultaneously exist at all points in time."
"We only need to ensure that Sanguinius transforms into the King of Angels in the future, and then this mythical prophecy will naturally complete its loop."
"Then how do we ensure Sanguinius becomes the King of Angels?" Mephiston asked.
Cassarius swirled the wine in his goblet, the blood-like liquid forming a vortex.
"This is very simple, The myth has already revealed the answer: the Golden Angel and the Black Angel return to their positions, kneeling before the King of Angels."
"When the King of Angels gives the command, the two angels will work together to lift the magnificent throne, ascending to the Kingdom of Heaven."
"Will my Lord become a god of the Warp?" Dante asked with some concern, "If so, would the resurrected The Great Angel still be the Great Angel?"
"With all due respect, if we don't do that, Sanguinius will still return, but in a form you cannot comprehend."
Cassarius spoke a chilling truth.
"What does that mean?" Mephiston asked.
Cassarius did not play coy as he had before.
Instead, he seriously answered Mephiston and Dante.
"Faith is the most powerful force in the galaxy, there is no doubt about that, A spiritual will closely connected to the Warp can distort the laws of the warp."
"What kind of impact would billions, hundreds of billions, trillions of souls all believing in one thing have?"
"Most Imperium planets have festivals commemorating Sanguinius, For ten thousand years, people have been praying to him and chanting his name."
"What kind of impact would such a vast belief cause? It would probably be enough to turn the concept of Sanguinius into a god."
"Resurrecting Sanguinius first might still anchor his humanity, otherwise I can hardly say what he will become!!"
"This is alarmist!!" Dante glared at Cassarius, "Xeno, do you know the price of fooling the Blood Angels Chapter?"
"I am only responsible for providing advice." Cassarius said, "As for what to do, that's up to you."
"Let's not talk about things so far away, Let's first discuss how to resurrect Sanguinius." Daniel brought the conversation back, "The primary issue is to retrieve Sanguinius' soul."
"What should we do?" Mephiston asked.
"Retrace the path the Great Angel once walked, Soul fragments will appear on planets where significant events occurred, such as Signus, Davin, and other places."
Daniel paused before continuing, "And most importantly, the Avenging Spirit."
"..."
After some discussion, Daniel, Dante, Mephiston, and Cassarius devised an effective resurrection plan.
The first step: The Blood Angels and Saints would collect the soul fragments.
The second step: Use the authority of the God of Death and the power of the Infinity Key to reshape Sanguinius' physical body.
The third step: Use the power of Baal to resurrect Sanguinius as in the mythical legend.
Ending the discussion, Cassarius finished the last drop of wine and walked out.
Eldar guards, dressed in black armor and wearing embedded bone-white masks, were waiting outside.
Once away from the humans, Cassarius revealed a smile that indicated everything was under his control.
This made his companions curious, and they asked him why he was so happy.
"That Emperor saint is even more cooperative than we imagined."
"He actually wants to resurrect Sanguinius, You should know that a portion of Sanguinius' soul is firmly controlled by the Chaos Gods."
"Thus, there is no possibility of compromise between humanity and the Chaos Gods, The two sides will definitely fight to the death over Sanguinius, until all their strength is exhausted."
"Even if humanity has the guts to invade the Chaos Gods and snatch Sanguinius' soul, we can also take the opportunity to reclaim the Crone Swords and truly revive the God of Death."
"The Eldar Empire will draw nourishment from the corpses of Imperium civilization and the Chaos Gods, complete its great revival, and once again rule the galaxy."
The other Eldar members were overjoyed upon hearing Cassarius' words.
The greater the conflict between humans and Chaos, the greater their chances of profiting from it.
"Then we must help them resurrect Sanguinius well."
"I can't wait to see humanity and Chaos start a large-scale war."
"Just like the Paradise War countless years ago, the Eldar will be the biggest winner."
"..."
...
Atomal, as this world became the capital planet of the Calixis Sector, it became increasingly prosperous.
Magnificent skyscrapers pierced the clouds, and transport spacecraft, like schools of fish, shuttled back and forth between the surface and the sky, and today, the eleventh batch of Players landed.
The Cardinal had cleared out the clergy in advance to allow the Emperor's kin to descend into the warp.
When the church tower rang its thirteenth bell, dense flashes of light appeared in the open area of the church.
Each flash represented one of the Emperor's kin.
Soon, the entire cathedral was packed with people.
"Holy crap, holy crap, it's really virtual reality!!"
"It's been shocking me for ten thousand years."
"I'm going to blow up Slaanesh, screw Khorne, kiss Nurgle to death, by blood I swear, if it can't be realized, then it can't be realized."
"warhammer has been a long night for ten thousand years, now I'm here."
"I am the Emperor, now I'm accidentally a Player, Who will V me five hundred contribution points? When I return to Terra, I'll make him a Solar Admiral."
"..."
The cathedral was as noisy as a morning vegetable market, with the voices of Players everywhere.
After letting the new Players make noise for a while, Arale's projection appeared, quieting them down, but Arale disappeared after completing the opening storyline, and the church instantly became very noisy again.
The Warbands then came out one after another.
They released servo-skulls, and loudspeakers roared recruiting slogans.
The Academy of Agriculture Battle Group also started recruiting, but their method was somewhat unique.
They set up a huge barbecue grill, put skewers of Mushroom, eggplant, and other vegetables on it to grill.
"Recruiting, recruiting! As long as you join The Academy of Agriculture Battle Group, grilled Mushroom, grilled eggplant, and grilled pumpkin are all you can eat!"
One Player from The Academy of Agriculture Battle Group shouted while turning the grill and sprinkling spices.
Soon, the aroma filled the air, attracting countless drooling Players who crowded around the recruitment stall.
"Just fill out the form, and you can eat all the vegetarian barbecue you want."
The Player at the stall also shouted enthusiastically, distributing membership forms to the Players.
Several new Players couldn't resist, filled out the form, and started eating grilled Mushroom.
"This Mushroom tastes really good, It has both the tender and smooth texture of Mushroom and the chewiness of meat."
"I've lived this long, and the most delicious Mushroom I've ever eaten was in a game."
"Your grilled Mushroom is so fragrant, do you have some secret recipe?" Someone approached the barbecue stall and asked the Player in charge of grilling.
"Secret recipe? No, maybe the ingredients are good, so the taste is good." the Player said.
"What kind of Mushroom are these?" the person continued to ask.
"These Mushroom slices are unformed Orks, and the eggplants and pumpkins are also vegetable embryos currently under research."
The Player's words stunned the new Players who were happily eating.
To enter this game, they had all researched information about the Warhammer Universe.
The fierce, large, and WAAAGH-ing Orks had actually become their grilled skewers??
"Damn it…"
"These guys must be from Paradox Interactive."
"Orks barbecue, a replica of the Sea Star canned food??"
"What a novice!! What kind of warhammer 40K version of the Demon Sect is this??"
"Demon Lord: Sorry, I took the wrong path, I am a good citizen of the Imperium, a great good citizen."
"..."
The Academy of Agriculture Battle Group's Ork cultivation technology was not yet sufficient to cultivate truly controllable Orks, Most of those vegetable-people were also failed products.
In a sense, these things were still vegetables.
The Ork barbecue was ultimately just a small interlude, because other Warbands saw that The Academy of Agriculture Battle Group's antics generated so much traffic, they also started their own.
Things like Tzeentch soaked in wine, Deep One fish soup, and multi-eyed octopus barbecue all appeared.
The Hunter Demon Battle Group even caught a few minor demons, made them wear overalls, and had them sing, dance, rap, and play basketball there.
New Players passing by silently pitied those demons, who had actually become members of the Kun Kun sect just like that.
Sector Governor Fang and Cardinal Hyderak observed this new batch of Saints.
Then they had people follow the previously established plan.To send these Saints for basic training, assign them tasks, and help them level up as quickly as possible.
Meanwhile, on the Imperial Glory.
Daniel, who had returned from Angel Keep, also learned about the eleventh batch of Players going online.
After confirming that no major trouble had occurred, he let them be.
Taking advantage of his free time, he awarded eagle medals to Sam, MC Legend, and Emperor Hammers, before, he was either fighting or on his way to fight, extremely busy.
Occasionally, when he had free time, Sam was out on missions, making it difficult to find a suitable time.
Now that he had time and everyone was present, he awarded them all at once.
Sam acted as an undercover agent, not only obtaining intelligence from the rebels but also acquiring Star Gate information, allowing the Imperium to master Star Gate technology, for which he was awarded a gold eagle medal.
MC Legend developed beast taming and mount gameplay using mind controllers, earning a silver eagle medal.
The Players of the Emperor Hammers found BR01 Base, allowing the Imperium to acquire a toaster with transformation technology, for which they were awarded a gold eagle medal.
After awarding the medals, Daniel also had Arale announce it in the game world and publish the Player IDs in the Hall of Fame on the official website, including the Players who received the eagle medal.
For a time, this sparked heated discussions among Players and filled them with fighting spirit.
They vowed to earn an eagle medal for themselves and become influential figures.
As soon as Daniel finished these tasks, Guilliman sent a communication.
Hoping that Daniel could return to Terra as soon as possible to preside over the major reform and show those Terra bureaucrats a thing or two.