"We must retreat temporarily!"
Ares, not sure if he thought of the same thing, also had a drastically changed expression, hurriedly looking towards Horus.
"Their firepower is fierce, relying solely on our Strength is absolutely insufficient to counter! We must rally other fleets and completely block the Istvan Star System!"
"I know, get out of my way, Whisperer!"
Horus pushed Ares away and stared at the star map in front of him with clenched teeth. He knew Ares was right, although Horus had gathered including him, Angellon, Mortarion, and Fulgrim four key Genetic Prototypes who had rebelled. However, the fleets of the other three weren't here, and faced with the fierce firepower, relying only on his own fleet was indeed not enough.
But......
"Father!!"
Horus clenched his fists, eyes filled with pain, and forcefully smashed the table in front of him.
"You never trusted me! Never!!"