4.Wolfblade by leopro

Author:leopro
Format: epub

Sweat was dripping from Haegr's brow. Ragnar studied him closely, wondering whether his friend would

remain conscious.

Haegr had lapsed into complete silence, as if he were concentrating on conserving all his strength for a superhuman effort to come. His breathing sounded strange until Ragnar realised it was the faint flexion of the lungs themselves. Malburius moved to them and attached suction cables. Blood pumped into the translucent plasmite as it drained away. Ragnar felt a faint sting as his own blood was drawn forth. Haegr was obviously losing the precious red stuff quickly. Still he gave no sign of complaint.

A faint dry retching indicated that Linus Serpico was finding it difficult to remain sanguine. He was obviously not used to dealing with situations like this. Brother Malburius sucked in air, and leaned forward. It was obvious that he had found something amiss. He reached down and wafted some antiseptic incense onto an area. Haegr let out a stifled moan. Malburius again leaned forward and began making practiced careful movements with the scalpel. 'Artery sealed,’ he muttered. 'Let's see what else we can find,’ He continued to explore the wound gently, probing with his fingers. Ragnar maintained his silence until the priest seemed satisfied. That is the best I can do,’ he said eventually and began to close up, carefully cauterising the wounds and sealing them with synthi-flesh. 'I would recommend to most people that they spend the next few days abed, but you are Space Marines. I have heard much of your miraculous healing powers. I now begin to believe it. Much of the internal damage was healing itself even as I operated. Only the major perforations

needed work although they needed it desperately. It is astonishing, and a testimony to the greatness and mercy of the Emperor,’

'If you say so,’ said Haegr opening his eyes and belching. 'I rather think it a testimony to my heroic powers of recuperation,’

Ragnar shook his head. Weak as he was, Haegr was incorrigible. 'It's time to begin closing you up,’ said Malburius. Only now did he permit himself to look nervous. Ragnar saw him swallow. Swiftly and precisely he began to set about the task. 'What do you know of the Brotherhood?' he asked Malburius as the man worked. They call themselves "The Righteous", and they are certainly filled with righteous hatred,’ 'You agree with them?'

They choose to interpret the Emperor's words in a way that suits their prejudices,’ 'Suffer not a mutant to live?' asked Ragnar. 'Aye, but they spread their nets too widely,’ 'What do you mean?'

They hate those to whom the Emperor gave shelter, and to whom he extended the cloak of his protection,’ The Navigators?'

'Aye, the Navigators,’

'You think they are wrong?'

If the Emperor himself chose to spare the Navigators, who are they to contradict him? It seems to me that they combine the sins of wrath and pride. They are arrogant,’ Yet they do not seem to lack supporters,’ The layfolk are ever easy to lead into error. That is why my brothers and I must continue the great work here on the sacred soil of Terra.

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