Khorne is extremely eager to get his hands on the Eldar God of War!
If Khaine returned to the Warp, Khorne would likely seize him—and for certain reasons, Rhodes couldn't let Khaine return.
"Khaine, the Warp is dangerous. Your top priority is to stay in the material universe and fight Chaos," Isha said.
"If I get a suitable body, I can wield great power. As wars increase, my power will also grow," Khaine said.
Even after a few minutes, he could feel it—the universe was at war, everywhere. His power was returning! Staying in material space let him absorb more power, and with a body, he could freely move between reality and the Warp—and retreat instantly if threatened.
But there was a fundamental problem: what kind of body could contain a god's soul? No mortal had ever reached that level.
"We've prepared a suitable body and a very powerful lifeform for you," Rhodes clapped his hands.
A golden portal opened, and Tartarus entered with an Eldar super-beast body cloned by Yapool.
This vessel was pure Eldar, crafted from massive extra-dimensional energy.
"This body is strong—barely enough for my soul. But I can only use half my power," Khaine said, nodding.
Clearly, these two cared for him greatly—or they wouldn't have gone to such lengths to revive him and prepare a body.
This made Khaine, memories erased, feel deep goodwill towards Rhodes and Isha.
"This body isn't perfect yet, but after fusing with a cosmic phantom beast, you'll grow much stronger. The phantom beast's power matches your order divinity and can even repair your soul," Rhodes explained.
Phantom beast fusion had many benefits: soul repair, power upgrades, energy purification.
For perfect soul repair, merging with the giant race was best—but the phantom beast was more than enough.
"Perfect. Thank you both. I owe you a debt—no, two debts, for reviving me and giving me a body," Khaine said.
It was instinctual—he remembered some craftsman god had once tricked him with 100 swords, but he'd kept his word.
"No need for thanks. Merge with the body—it's made just for you," Rhodes said.
Khaine nodded, entered the vessel, or his soul would be yanked back to the Warp.
As his soul entered, Isha quietly infused life energy to help the fusion. The Eldar body began to change, wild godly power reshaping it.
From a slender 2.1-meter Eldar, he became a 2.5-meter muscular giant—wild, savage, almost like an Astartes. This form suited the God of War perfectly.
After merging, Khaine activated the transformation ability, turning into a 60-meter giant.
This super-beast body had only basic abilities—flight, space survival—but after fusing with a phantom beast, Khaine's power would soar.
"Truly a perfect vessel," Khaine said after testing it. He was very pleased.
"Now, see your next gift!"
Rhodes grinned and summoned the cosmic phantom beast for Khaine.
A crimson monster with massive fists—ex-Red King. Rhodes had recently upgraded his monsters to ex-status, giving Red King fire powers.
Fire Golzan, empowered by magma, and frost monster Guigass—all eligible for phantom beast fusion.
Rhodes spent 3 million system gold, transforming all three.
Frost Guigass was for Magnus—perfect for a mage. Fire Golzan would go to the Lord of Salamanders, Vulkan. Ex-Red King was meant for Khaine—Red King's violent, war-loving nature matched Khaine perfectly.
Fusing with ex-Red King would greatly boost Khaine's body and grant him fire manipulation.
Crucially, the phantom beast fusion gave Rhodes a trump card—if Khaine ever betrayed him, Rhodes could use this to restrain him.
But for now, with Khaine amnesiac, it was all upside for Rhodes!
"I can sense it—this beast is filled with wild battlelust. I like it. I admire it," Khaine said, eyes sparkling at the ex-Red King.
This brute was exactly his type—powerful and battle-hungry.
"I picked it for you. After fusion, you'll gain fire attacks. Go ahead, Red King—merge with your host," Rhodes ordered.
Red King roared, turned into crimson energy, and flowed into Khaine.
A surge of wild power filled Khaine's body, empowering every cell. His flesh matched his soul perfectly.
Not only that, ex-Red King's energy complemented Khaine's order power, boosting his divinity.
In giant form, Khaine grew from 60 to 70 meters.
He could now manifest Red King's giant fists and tail attacks. Unlike other phantom beasts, Red King didn't teach him any martial arts or armor—just raw, wild strength.
This matched Khaine perfectly.
Even in human form, Khaine could use Red King's fire attacks.
"Alright, Khaine. Your power in the material universe is now unmatched. The Eldar Death God has also awakened with a new body—you'll lead the Eldar together," Rhodes said.
"I don't want to lead the Eldar. I just scanned the universe with my power—Orks are the most war-hungry race. I wanted them as followers, but I feel an innate disgust for them, and they seem tied to a Warp god already," Khaine said.
"So?" Rhodes asked.
"So, second best: I see humanity is almost as passionate for war as Orks. Maybe I'll become the God of War for humans instead," Khaine said.
"..." Rhodes.