'Damn, I had almost forgotten about the Cadian.'
Unlike the majority of humanity in the Warhammer 40k universe, there are very few worlds comparable to Cadia and its people.
No, it's not just a question of resilience or mental state, as there are worlds like Catachan or Fenris.
The real reason that makes Cadia and Cadians so proud and different is...
[Random Cadian Soldier: "He's a heretical bastard!!!"]
[Random Cadian Soldier: "We need to kick him out of the group before he causes trouble!"]
"Knowledge related to the Warp is not accessible to many in the Imperium of Mankind... at least, not before the fall of Cadia."
The dimensional tear, otherwise known as "The Great Rift," has divided the galaxy in two.
If this misfortune were limited to just that, humanity would not be in such a catastrophic situation in the 42k era.
The Great Rift didn't simply destroy several worlds when it opened: it became an immense Warp rift, a dimensional portal leading directly to the Immaterium.
This cosmic event has shaken the entire galaxy and caused various strange consequences (or events) on many worlds across the galaxy.
Among these complex events, there was "The Psychic Awakening," which considerably increased the power of psykers as well as their numbers among mortals.
Sanguinius doesn't know exactly what era the man or woman behind the username "Random Cadian Soldier" is from, but one thing is certain for him:
'There is no information mentioning an operation aimed at creating Primaris Space Marines in the Warhammer 40k shop.'
What does this mean?
It means that the current Imperium has not yet suffered the fall of Cadia or the Age of Witches.
Using the information unintentionally provided by "Random Cadian Soldier," and his own knowledge, Sanguinius guesses another detail:
"Random Cadian Soldier" is not so "random."
"This guy doesn't just have elementary knowledge about the Warp, given his reaction in the group chat."
He had literally managed to piece together the meager clues given by Khorne and by himself to understand the heresy before him.
Sanguinius concluded that he is a person close to the upper echelon, but without a real name in Warhammer... a bit like Rudeus's parent in Japan in the light novel Mushoku Tensei.
[The False Light of Baal: Don't listen to him, dear administrator, I'm not a heretic!!]
[The False Light of Baal: I just obtained a... divine ability.]
[Random Cadian Soldier: A divine ability?! It literally says "curse" on it!!!]
[Random Cadian Soldier: I already told you, brother-in-arms Kazuma, we can't accept xenos in this group!!!]
[The Guillotine: He's really starting to annoy me, that one.]
[The Man Stuck in the Rocky Mountains: I rarely agree with the racist, but he's not wrong.]
[The Man Stuck in the Rocky Mountains: I'm not comfortable with a potential battle-crazed bloodthirsty maniac around.]
Sanguinius almost swore reading Ryu Habin's hypocritical comments.
'He's literally a future madman, but he's complaining about a potential madman?'
If he could go to the Rocky Mountains, he would teach him a lesson... provided he hasn't increased his stats too much.
[The Guillotine: Coward, a typically human trait.]
[The Guillotine: Don't listen to them, dear "Savior," they can't even kick you out for now.]
[Leader of the Gender Equality Sect (Administrator): ... Damn, just wait until I have enough points.]
[The Guillotine: How are you going to do it? Don't tell me you're counting on your recent "streams" against slimes or goblins? Hehe~]
[I Am Just THE Dragon: Avoid annoying her, Aura. It's counterproductive and you're wasting your time with this idiot.]
[Leader of the Gender Equality Sect (Administrator): Just wait a bit, Ryu is going to help me defeat another Demon King general.]
[The False Light of Baal has sent 100 existential points to the Leader of the Gender Equality Sect (Administrator)]
[The False Light of Baal: My dear administrator, you're not going to believe a damn racist rather than an angel, are you?]
[The Red Empress: Ex-angel...]
Sanguinius frowned reading Empress Alicia's message, but he could do nothing against her.
He just promised himself to return the favor in her universe later.
"Have I always had so many potential enemies? Anyway, Kazuma is a reasonable guy... at least when he's in a good mood."
[Leader of the Gender Equality Sect (Administrator): ... I accept to believe you, but don't think it's because of your 100 points.]
[I Am Just THE Dragon: ...]
[The Guillotine: ...]
[Random Cadian Soldier: ...]
[The Man Stuck in the Rocky Mountains: ...]
[The Red Empress: ... corrupted.]
[Leader of the Gender Equality Sect (Administrator): ... What?]
[Leader of the Gender Equality Sect (Administrator): I like my Cadian brother, but I already have a useless goddess friend and a friend supposedly from a demonic clan... so one more xeno or less. ;)]
[Leader of the Gender Equality Sect (Administrator): And, unlike you stingy people, "he" offered me points!!!]
[The Man Stuck in the Rocky Mountains: *cough* *cough*]
[Leader of the Gender Equality Sect (Administrator): Sorry Ryu, but you just helped me level up... and you also received points thanks to the stream of our fight against the headless undead.]
[Random Cadian Soldier: ... don't call me brother-in-arms, or even brother at all anymore]
After that, Random Cadian Soldier made no more appearances.
The rest of the conversation just revolved around Sanguinius, who should avoid hitting a loli.
Of course, Sanguinius played along and affirmed that lolis are creatures to be protected and adored without expecting anything in return.
'On this point, Kazuma is right... I should avoid impaling an elven loli with a lance imbued with sacred power.'
The only strange thing from Sanguinius's perspective during his departure from the group chat thread was the reaction of "I Am Just THE Dragon."
She seemed embarrassed and uncomfortable, while Empress Alicia's reaction was more normal in this kind of situation.
'It's possible she could be "that" dragon...'
If that was the case, Sanguinius preferred to avoid being associated with her.
After all, "that dragon" confronted the gods before Sun Wukong and Jin Mori.
(Image)
...
"... Um... am I dead?"
"No, but you lost."
When Frieren woke up, she saw Aura displaying a big "friendly" smile and her companions tied up with chains adorned with strange patterns, similar to those on the lances used by Sanguinius.
She quickly understood the situation and turned her attention back to Aura, who simply indicated a direction with her gaze.
Following the direction indicated by Aura, she quickly spotted Sanguinius, the goddess's writings in his hands.
"Why would a demon's companion be interested in the holy writings of the goddess?"
"You lost, so you no longer have the right to ask questions," he responded simply, before nonchalantly turning another page.
"I understand... but why am I still alive?"
She glanced toward Aura, to emphasize the meaning of her question.
After all, it was she and her companions who had betrayed the bet first, and Aura wasn't even included in the agreement.
Her question was therefore completely legitimate.
Sanguinius simply smiled before closing the book with a loud snap, then fixed his gaze more deeply into Frieren's.
"I need Aura to become the next Demon Lord... and you are going to help me."
"No," Frieren replied curtly.
But her legs rose on their own... before forcing her to kneel before Sanguinius.
"This time," he declared coldly, "it was neither a proposal, nor a bet. Just a fact."