Bruce Wayne.
Current acting commander of the Eighth Legion, the Night Lords.
Spokesperson of the Imperial Warmaster.
Supreme commander of the Justice League fleet.
Close friend of the Primarch of the First Legion, the Dark Angels.
Eternal friend of Prospero.
The strongest Astartes to have killed a Primarch.
And now, after that entire string of titles and names, Bruce had to add one more:
Temporary acting commander of the Twelfth Legion, the World Eaters.
There was no way around it. At this stage, expecting Flandre to take office immediately was far too unrealistic. Someone had to lend a hand and help her through the transition.
As for why Bruce had to do this, rather than Khârn, the second-in-command of the World Eaters Legion, the reason was simple.
That guy had the Nails implanted, and he was far too blindly loyal. He was not suited to governing the World Eaters Legion.
Right now, Flandre's worldview was still being shaped. If she was influenced by those nail-riddled butchers and became a leader who knew only how to solve problems through kill, kill, and more killing, then the Twelfth Legion would truly be finished.
As for Bruce temporarily going to the Twelfth Legion to assist Flandre, Curze, as Bruce's Primarch, had no real objection.
After all, both sides were flesh of her flesh.
On one hand, Bruce truly stood in the perfect position for the job. If anyone else were assigned to guide the World Eaters Legion through reform, no Primarch or Legion would feel at ease.
But if it was Bruce, not only would the Primarchs have no objections, they would even take the initiative to kill anyone who dared raise one.
On the other hand, Curze had developed another layer of familial affection toward the current Angron. Aside from Bruce or Sevatar, she was more worried than anyone that some bad person might lead her little sister astray.
And conveniently, Sevatar did not have much time to run over to the World Eaters Legion and start giving orders either. Every day, she was already busy enough cleaning and serving Curze. How could she possibly become an acting commander too?
So after weighing everything, Bruce was the most suitable candidate.
What was more, he understood how to deal with the World Eaters Legion. On top of that, these butchers, who refused to submit to anyone, were genuinely afraid of this acting commander.
After all, in the eyes of the World Eaters, Bruce was a terrifyingly powerful existence, even more frightening than Angron.
He had not only defeated Angron in the gladiator pit, he had even killed Angron on another battlefield. Then, to make matters worse, he had dared bring only seven people with him to board the Conqueror and ordered Lord Khârn to kneel.
Acting Commander Bruce was absolutely a powerhouse among powerhouses!
So when Bruce returned to the Conqueror with the "reborn" Angron, the respectful gazes everyone cast toward him were no less than what they would give their Primarch herself.
If one had to say who, aside from Angron, was the second most important figure in the World Eaters Legion, then it could only be Bruce.
"Is everyone here?"
Bruce coldly asked the group of Astartes kneeling on one knee before him.
"Excluding those executed for rebellion, every World Eater currently capable of assembling is here, Lord Bruce."
Khârn answered with his head lowered.
"Good."
Bruce nodded.
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Flandre curiously examined the people below.
The connection of blood allowed her to sense that these dangerous-looking big fellows were, in truth, very close to her.
That feeling was no less than the resonance she felt with her elder sister.
"Everyone, I am here to announce something."
"This is your father, Angron. Yes, he has completed rebirth and returned in another form."
"I know this news may be too shocking for you, but this is the truth."
As he spoke, Bruce raised his arm, lifting Flandre, who was sitting on it, high into the air so that every World Eater could see their Primarch.
"The bond and connection between you and your Primarch should be clearer to you than it is to me. So whether she is your Primarch or not, each of you naturally has your own answer."
"However, I must also explain one other matter."
"Because the Butcher's Nails were forcibly removed, the current Lord Angron has regressed somewhat in both thought patterns and memory. But this can slowly recover with time, so you need not worry."
"And I, Bruce Wayne, have received unanimous approval from Warmaster Command and from the Primarchs of the First, Eighth, Fifteenth, and Sixteenth Legions. I will serve as Lord Angron's temporary representative."
"I will manage the World Eaters Legion together with her."
"I also make this promise to you here: as long as progress goes smoothly, and once Lord Angron is confirmed to possess the ability to command a Legion independently, I will naturally leave you. I will always be the acting commander of the Eighth Legion. Assisting Lord Angron is only temporary."
"Now, my notice has been delivered. If you have any opinions or thoughts, you may speak."
Bruce swept his gaze across the World Eaters, then repeated word by word:
"Say whatever objections you have now."
"..."
The World Eaters had no reaction. Most of them simply lowered their heads, choosing submission and acceptance.
It was not that they did not understand resistance. Nor was it that they failed to understand what Bruce's words meant for the Legion.
The problem was that the one saying these words was Bruce.
He had killed Angron with force, then allowed him to be reborn.
Who would dare oppose such a fierce man?
Or rather, who even could oppose him?
What was more, the other Primarchs supported him, and the Imperial Warmaster was among them. That gave everyone even less room to object.
"I object!"
Just as Bruce was about to declare the resolution passed and begin his second acting commander career, one World Eater stood up. He stared straight at Bruce, his eyes filled with fury.
"And you are?"
Bruce asked this utterly ordinary Astartes.
Judging from the mark on his shoulder, the emblem on his chest, and the place where he stood, this man was only an ordinary soldier. He was neither a company captain nor an officer.
Bruce had expected someone to oppose him.
But he had not expected an ordinary soldier to be the one to protest.
"My name is Solu, a soldier of the Eighty-First Company, Lord Acting Commander."
Solu answered loudly.
"Very good, Solu."
Bruce nodded in acknowledgment, then asked:
"Why do you object? State your reason."
"The fate and future of the Legion should be decided by Lord Angron. Even if her mind is not yet complete, this is still her Legion! We are her sons!"
"What right do all of you have to point fingers and decide our Legion's fate on your own?"
Solu roared out what was in his heart.
"You are right..."
Bruce did not deny Solu's view. But he also stated his reason for doing this.
"As I said, at this stage, there must be someone to control the Legion's affairs, because the current Lord Angron completely lacks that ability."
"If we do not do this, the Twelfth Legion may very well be erased. I believe that is not the result you wish to see."
"Even if that is the case, that too is the fate of our World Eaters Legion!"
Solu answered stubbornly.
"Are you the only one who thinks this? What about the rest of you?"
Bruce looked around again, then ordered:
"Anyone who shares his view, raise your hand. This is an order."
"Order!"
Flandre echoed after him.
A moment later, nearly one-fifth of the World Eaters raised their hands. Among them were several company captains.
Bruce was not surprised by this result. On the contrary, he was very happy.
Because this meant that Angron's prestige within the Legion was first-rate.
"Captain Khârn, how do you judge this?"
Bruce then asked Khârn, who had neither expressed his stance nor spoken a word.
"The Primarch's command is my judgment."
Khârn did not want to think, nor did he intend to think.
Whatever the Primarch said was what mattered.
Forget letting Bruce become this so-called acting commander. Even if the Primarch said that from now on Bruce was everyone's father, Khârn would still carry it out.
Because she was their Primarch.
Their father.
"And the rest of you?"
Bruce asked the others.
"..."
The World Eaters who had raised their hands fell silent together. Judging by their expressions, they probably had the same attitude as Khârn.
"Angron, tell them that from now on, the World Eaters Legion will listen to me, Bruce, and me alone."
Bruce reached out with his other hand and stroked Flandre's head.
"Got it!"
Flandre shouted loudly to the World Eaters:
"Everyone, listen! From now on, all of you listen to Bruce! This is my order!"
"Yes!"
The World Eaters shouted in unison.
The corners of Bruce's mouth lifted slightly.
Looking at this scene, he was very satisfied.
Since all of you listen to the Primarch and don't want to follow procedure with me—
Then it's simple.
Angron listens to me now!
What was this called?
Commanding the Legion by holding the Primarch!
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