Horus truly saved his life; these people are not ordinary. Most of them are mid to high-level figures in the Military War Department or the Supreme Council, and some are from the Holy Church. Many of them Rod even knows; if it weren't for Horus, he wouldn't have been able to control the situation.
This sole archbishop of the Holy Church looks in good spirits, having completely shaken off the shadow of being controlled by the Doomsday believers. More importantly, Rod faintly senses something transforming within him, a feeling very familiar.
"Your Excellency the Archbishop."
Rod asked somewhat hesitantly.
"Are you... about to become a Commander?"