Warships on the Terra orbital path could not be concealed.
Guilliman's arrival was clearly seen by the High Lords of the High Lords Council, and Zeke's arrival was also thoroughly investigated by them.
This meant that the departure of the Yaeger family's High Lord representative did not signify the Yaeger family's escape.
On the contrary, their heir had arrived, which was a subtle message.
However, these High Lords soon uncovered new information: the Yaeger family's heir had entered the Throneroom with Guilliman.
Accompanying them was Rogal Dorn, the Primarch of the Imperial Fists.
This sudden news left the High Lords of the High Lords Council completely stunned.
Most people's reactions varied, but among all the responses, that of the Ecclesiarchy was the most intense.
The Son of God had returned to the Imperium.
Shouldn't this be the most celebrated event for the Ecclesiarchy?
Among the crowd, the most bewildered was undoubtedly Grand Marshal Avellisa Draechma of the Adeptus Arbites, for whom this news was the worst possible.
Initially, with only one Primarch returning, she could remain somewhat composed, but now there were two.
Moreover, one of them was the Primarch of the Imperial Fists, stationed on Terra, which caused the situation in the High Lords Council to deteriorate sharply. She now urgently needed Zeke's support.
Only with Zeke's support could she reverse the situation, and only with his support would she be qualified to contend with the Primarchs; otherwise, she would be nothing.
The Primarchs held political legitimacy, and Rogal Dorn also commanded the Imperial Fists.
This meant they possessed both legitimacy and military might. The only one capable of rivaling them was Zeke of the Yaeger family.
Therefore, on the second day of Zeke's arrival on Terra, Grand Marshal Avellisa Draechma of the Adeptus Arbites ordered her family's butler to deliver a calling card.
At this moment, Zeke held the calling card, examining it repeatedly, turning it over and over, before finally speaking with a hint of exasperation.
"You mean your master wants to see me?" Zeke's tone was full of disbelief.
He wondered where this person got the idea that he could simply come and meet her.
On the first day of Zeke's arrival on Holy Terra, the Fabricator-General of Mars had already come to pay his respects to Zeke.
The attitude of the Mechanicus undoubtedly demonstrated the power of the Yaeger family to Zeke.
Zeke still remembered the Fabricator-General's respectful demeanor at the time.
The highest authority of the Mechanicus showing such deference made Zeke gain a deeper understanding of his family's influence.
Zeke had a cordial conversation with the Fabricator-General of Mars at that time, and when the Fabricator-General left, he made a promise to Zeke.
The Mechanicus pledged to always stand with the Yaeger family, and no matter what decisions the Yaeger family made, the Mechanicus would fully support them.
This statement was made in front of both Primarchs, Rogal Dorn and Guilliman.
The Fabricator-General at that time showed no reservation towards the two Primarchs. What was his true intention behind this?
Guilliman and Zeke understood it the moment he spoke.
It was clearly an attempt to sow discord; he wanted to use Guilliman's hand.
Although the power of the Yaeger family was still known to these high-ranking Imperial officials.
But too much time had passed, and the Fabricator-General of Mars had even begun to play little tricks.
He actually wanted Zeke to have the Yaeger family withdraw the Titan Legions stationed on Mars, to buy the Mechanicus some breathing room.
This was the Fabricator-General's little trick.
Although this matter displeased Zeke, it also showed him just how exalted his family's status and position truly were.
Hence, Zeke was now somewhat exasperated, looking at the Draechma family's butler waiting beside him.
Even the Mechanicus had to show such respect to the Yaeger family, even resorting to such petty tactics to lift the Yaeger family's oversight of them.
Where did this Grand Marshal of the Adeptus Arbites get the audacity to believe he could contact the Yaeger family to jointly oppose Guilliman and Rogal Dorn?
Zeke changed his expression, looking at the Draechma family's butler before him with great interest.
He stared at the butler until the man was sweating profusely and unable to utter a single word, then Zeke finally withdrew his gaze.
"Go back and tell Avellisa Draechma that the Yaeger family has no interest in playing such petty tricks and schemes with him.
The Yaeger family also has no interest in the internal power struggles of the Imperium of Man."
"Do not attempt to display your insignificant political maneuvers before me. They are meaningless to me. If there is a next time, I will send the Custodians to your doorstep to confiscate your property."
The Draechma family's butler's face instantly turned pale, and his legs trembled uncontrollably.
He opened his mouth but found himself unable to utter a complete sentence, only managing a deep bow before stumbling out of Zeke's reception room.
The moment the door closed, Zeke shook his head and said to the old butler beside him, "It seems some people in the High Lords Council still haven't grasped the situation."
The Yaeger family's family butler on Terra slightly nodded: "Should we inform the Custodians about this? Or should we dispatch Custodian forces to deal with these fellows altogether?"
"No need," Zeke waved his hand, "Trajan has surely received the news already. The Custodians will naturally keep an eye on these restless fellows."
With that, he stood up and walked to the viewport, looking down at the magnificent Imperial Palace on Terra.
Golden domes gleamed in the sunlight, and further in the distance, the repair work on the Mountain Array was in full swing.
"Power games..." Zeke scoffed, "In the face of the tyranid and chaos threats, these people are still scheming for power and profit."
"The antics of these fellows are not as interesting as a tyranid warship. There's no need to bother with these jumping clowns; they pose no threat to us."
"However, the Mechanicus does need a good dressing down. Since that Fabricator-General dared to use such tactics, let's replace him."
"Isn't he also obstructing Guilliman's proposed Primaris space marine project? Then let's replace him, and the Mechanicus itself needs a good reprimand anyway."
"Since the Mechanicus wants us to withdraw the Titan Legions, then we absolutely will not grant their wish. I recall the family has two Titan Legions stationed on Mercury and the Moon, right? In that case, let's draw one Titan Legion from each location and send them to Mars."
"Doesn't the Mechanicus want us to withdraw the Titan Legions? I won't grant their wish; I'll double the troop strength for them."
"Furthermore, this time, their quota for advanced studies will be cut. The Yaeger family will only accept two Archmagi this time, as punishment for the Mechanicus daring to sow discord."
"As for the new Fabricator-General? I think my student is quite suitable. Let him become the new Fabricator-General."
Zeke calmly pronounced the disposition for the Mechanicus.
Avellisa Draechma was simply too insignificant to warrant Zeke's serious attention.
In contrast, the Fabricator-General of Mars from the Mechanicus had harbored inappropriate thoughts, and thus had to be disciplined.
With just a casual remark, Zeke replaced the Fabricator-General of Mars of the Mechanicus.
The status of the Yaeger family, as the most powerful force in the Imperium of Man, was displayed vividly at this moment.
The old butler of the Yaeger family on Terra did not raise any objections.
He merely performed the Aquila salute to Zeke and then went to carry out the matter.
At this point, with the entire Yaeger family supporting Zeke, unless the Emperor himself stepped forward to discuss with the Yaeger family.
Otherwise, Zeke's will would absolutely be implemented 100%.