"Of course not—"
Kasjia had intended to refuse sternly.
But... it was actually hard to say.
As the progenitor of the Space Marine genetic modification project, a Primarch had an innate authority over the Space Marines who had received her gene-seed, a command that came from deep within their genes.
Some would even gladly offer their necks to be slain by their progenitor.
Although there were ruthless individuals like Typhus who could "overthrow from below," this suppression was definitely real and effective. As for the specific effects...
...he wasn't sure.
Faced with the very real possibility of becoming her "star-thralled," Kasjia fell silent.
Seeing his dilemma, Fulgrim giggled and gave him a kiss on the cheek, then changed the subject.
"Alright, I won't tease you anymore."
"Everyone, as the newly reborn Emperor's Children of the Third Legion, let's take a picture together."
She took out a pict-capture device and smiled at the crowd.
"It would be our pleasure, my lord."
Vespasian was stunned for a moment, then replied.
"In the future, when we have our flagship, I will design a long gallery in its center."
"At that time, we will display the glory of the Third Legion and our arduous history to future generations with these artifacts."
"I've even thought of a name for the gallery. It will be called The Path to Victory."
In a private cabin aboard the Bucephalus, Fulgrim brandished the photograph in her hand as if to show it off.
"And this photograph is the glorious starting point of our victory!"
All arrangements for Chemos were in place, and negotiations with the various factions of the Imperium had gone smoothly.
Soon after, Fulgrim and Kasjia both boarded the Bucephalus and, passing through the Mandeville Point, entered the long, week-long journey through the Warp.
And during this tedious time, they had a little leisure.
"Let me see how the picture turned out."
Kasjia looked at the photograph in her hand, carefully identifying each of the Emperor's Children.
First, in the very center of the photo, were him and Fulgrim.
Behind them were the three commanders of the legion.
The white-haired woman on the left, with ornate power armor and a confident smile, was one of the three current commanders of the Emperor's Children, Eidolon.
"Eidolon?"
Kasjia's mouth twitched slightly.
It seemed the threads of fate had shifted slightly, causing Commander Eidolon to lose something important.
It's alright.
Although your little head couldn't be saved, I'll save your big head this time.
Kasjia comforted her from afar.
In the center beside her was Commander Abdemon.
He had a serious expression, and compared to the flamboyant idol-commander, he looked more like a soldier.
As for the one on the right, it was Commander Vespasian.
He had short, brush-like brown hair, darker skin, and a tough and upright expression.
This true glory of the Third Legion stood straight in the photo, like a night watchman.
His bright eyes stared straight at the camera, as if to see through it.
One by one, familiar names flashed through Kasjia's memory.
Some of the legionaries were unwilling to take off their helmets and show their faces.
Therefore, Kasjia was still not sure of their true identities.
As for the silver-haired woman on the far right of the photo, with dark circles under her eyes and an impatient look...
...she wore a white coat over her power armor.
And compared to the others, she had a few extra spider-like "legs" on her shoulders.
And this was also the origin of her nickname in the legion, The Spider.
The Chief Apothecary of the Emperor's Children, Melusine.
"...Melusine."
Kasjia frowned, his finger slowly landing on her.
The Chief Apothecary who was extremely crucial to the future of the Emperor's Children and the entire galaxy, the Old Chinese Doctor Fabius Bile, was gone.
In his place was his daughter from the original lore, Melusine.
Was this a sign of future changes?
Or was it a chain reaction caused by the appearance of a female Primarch?
"Imagine, when we've replenished our numbers during the Great Crusade, and the Third Legion, under my super-super-super—super brilliant leadership, perfectly completes every challenge we encounter and becomes the paragon for all legions—"
It was now Fulgrim's fantasy time.
"At that time..."
"Hmph, hmph, I will lead the other returning Primarchs on this Path to Victory, explaining to them the revival of the Third Legion, and then receive their envious gazes!"
"They'll definitely say, 'Wow, as expected of the strongest, most beautiful, and wisest Primarch, Fulgrim!'"
Kasjia mimicked in a high-pitched voice.
"'Ahhhhhh, the great Fulgrim, we admire you so, so, so—so much!'"
"'Please tell us, how did you govern the planet, participate in the Great Crusade, and manage to do everything so perfectly!'"
"'We are all willing to take you as our role model and learn from you!'"
"'Please, please teach us!!!'"
Whether the other Primarchs would be like that was another matter, but the Wolf King Leman Russ might actually do it.
Ever since that guy had tasted the wine brewed by Fulgrim at the reception banquet, he had been desperately trying to get close to them.
He said that although the wine was a bit light, if it was mixed with Fenrisian ale, it would be incredibly delicious and moreish.
There was no doubt that this guy would do anything, including flattery, just to get some good booze.
"Hehehe, actually, I'm not that amazing!"
"Hehe... hehehe."
Fulgrim tilted her fair chin up and let out a happy, goofy laugh.
Seeing this, Kasjia also smiled.
"Alright!"
"But just talking and not doing is not enough!"
Suddenly, Fulgrim's smile vanished, and she quickly got out of bed.
Although she was full of fantasies about the future, she was never an idle dreamer.
Even though they were still in the Warp, she had to seize every moment to revive the entire Third Legion.
As the perfect Primarch, her actions would be a model for the entire legion.
She could not let the Emperor's hopes be in vain, nor could she let the two-headed Aquila on her chest be shamed.
She had to be the best at all times.
This was her responsibility, her duty.
"On this flagship, there is still countless knowledge waiting for us to explore; for our future cause, we have more things to do."
"Kasjia, I'll have to leave you for a while."
As she spoke, she hugged Kasjia and gave him another kiss, then quickly changed into a magnificent purple robe, opened the door, and strode towards the library.
I hope so.
I hope the future is really like this.
And not that it becomes a dilapidated and defiled flagship, filled with无比堕落的愚行, no longer having its former glory...
...and that she doesn't end up slitting the throat of a certain blue guy who loves to duel but can never win.
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