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If you step back and look at the story as a whole, it becomes clear that it was carefully structured from the very beginning to play with expectations and assumptions. The Dark Angels, introduced as the first chapter, are set up to appear as the quintessential heroes. They are noble, disciplined, and devout in their mission. But as the narrative unfolds, cracks in their honor and loyalty begin to show, and by the end they are revealed to be traitors. Their early prominence in the story serves as a contrast, highlighting the weight of betrayal when it is least expected.

On the other hand, the Alpha Legion, introduced only in the final twentieth chapter, are framed initially as enigmatic and potentially treacherous. Their actions throughout the story often seem contradictory, and their loyalty is constantly in question. They play the role of Judas, acting as the apparent foil, creating doubt and tension. But this is all part of a carefully orchestrated design. Malcador and the Emperor have known from the start that the Alpha Legion are completely loyal. Their seeming duplicity is a performance, a test of perception, and a tool in a much larger plan.

By the end, the truth becomes undeniable. The Alpha Legion’s loyalty is proven not through superficial heroics but through their deep commitment to the Emperor’s vision. Every calculated act, every apparent betrayal, was a step toward fulfilling their true purpose. The story ultimately vindicates them, showing that their role as the Judas figure was never a mark of disloyalty but the execution of a higher strategy. In contrast, the Dark Angels, despite their early image as paragons of virtue, fail that test. This deliberate inversion of expectations reinforces the complexity of loyalty, deception, and purpose in the narrative, showing that what appears to be betrayal is not always what it seems, and that true loyalty may wear a mask of treachery.