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Chapter 724 Death Watch and Assassination Simulation
Battleship HMS Rectification, captain's room.

The Grand Master of the Assassin's Court left accompanied by his attendants.

Fu Qinghai sat behind his desk.

His fingers tapped on the table.

After seeing Wangorichi off, Fu Qinghai stayed here waiting to meet his other guest, the second imperial official to be received by the Imperial Commander-in-Chief after the Grand Master of the Assassin's Court.

Grand Master of the Inquisition, Veritus.

……

"Hello, Lord Veritus."

Fu Qinghai stretched out his hand and shook hands with the visitor:

"Or should I call you, Lord Kyrill Hindman?"

Fu Qinghai smiled and motioned for the other party to take a seat.

"Now I finally have the chance to ask that question."

Veritus sat down and said solemnly:

"How do you know my identity? Ever since you revealed it to me that day, I have been reviewing it for a long time overnight. It is impossible for me to be exposed. My true identity is unknown to the Tribunal and Wangoliqi is also unknown. How did you know it?"

"Do you have a fortune teller?"

Fu Qinghai sat down and said casually:

"Prophecy, psychic power, that's all. You should have heard about the Inquisitor of the Seer faction, right?"

The Warhammer 40K universe has this advantage. Anything that cannot be explained can be explained by prophecy. This is how Fu Qinghai fooled Ogedei and Talar.

"You predicted my true identity through divination?"

Veritus looked skeptical.

"That's not the point."

Fu Qinghai waved his hand to change the subject:
"I asked you to come here for something else."

"whats the matter?"

Veritus asked.

"I gave Wangorichi the authorization to operate."

Fu Qinghai said straight to the point.

"What...authorization for action?"

Veritus suddenly had a bad feeling in his heart.

Wangerich is the Grand Master of the Assassins' Court, so what else could he have authorized? The key question is, now that the war is over, is there anyone in the human empire who needs to be assassinated?
"Warrant for action to kill all High Lords."

Fu Qinghai said calmly:

"Except you."

Qingshan Khan's tone was calm, but to Veritus it was no less than a bolt from the blue.

"What? No, w-why?"

Veritus was a little incoherent for a moment.

"Do I need to ask why?"

Fu Qinghai stared at Veritus meaningfully:

"They need to be accounted for, they need to be punished, and they need to be held accountable for the early failures of this war."

"You mean Lanzon and Udo? It seems to me that some of them are indeed responsible, as well as Meslin and Kubik, but others, they are just..."

Veritus waved his hands and was about to say something.

"Watch your words, Lord Veritus."

Fu Qinghai interrupted him rudely:

"'They're just'? Just what? Just too mediocre? Just not vigilant enough? Just not diligent enough? I remind you that they are a member of the highest authority of the Human Empire! This council of twelve people enjoys the highest power of the Human Empire and shoulders the heaviest responsibility of the Human Empire. They must be the smartest, most vigilant, and most diligent among all human beings. Otherwise, they should not be high lords!"

"Uh……"

Veritus was speechless for a moment.

Then he reacted.

He frowned and asked in a deep voice:

"Then why exclude me?"

"First, you came to power in the middle of the war, so you are not primarily responsible for the disastrous situation in the early stages of the war. Second, like Wangorichi, you are working hard to push things in a favorable direction and try to save this crisis, unlike other high lords who are either blinded by greed or inaction."

Fu Qinghai shrugged and explained.

"However, the most direct and core reason is."

Fu Qinghai suddenly changed the subject and said seriously:

"I need you to oversee the Assassin's Court."

Veritus narrowed his sharp eyes upon hearing this.

Fu Qinghai looked at the Grand Master of the Tribunal and said seriously:
"I have authorized Wangerlich to act, but I cannot guarantee that he will execute my plan 100%, so I need you to keep an eye on Wangerlich to prevent him from getting out of control. Drakan is an extremely sharp knife, but if the knife cuts the wrong place, it will cause serious damage."

Veritus raised his head and glanced at Fu Qinghai:
"What makes you think I can keep an eye on Wangorichi?"

"I don't think you can keep an eye on Wangorichi."

Fu Qinghai shook his head and told the truth:
"But I don't have any other choice."

Can Veritus check Wangorici?

Fu Qinghai didn't have high expectations.

Because in the original novel, Veritus was poisoned by Wangorici in an almost impossible way.

Wangerich seized the only opportunity to release a special gas in the air. This gas itself was non-toxic and harmless, but it would react with certain substances in the life support device of Veritus' power armor, reversing the anti-aging potion and starting to attack the gene chain in turn. Wangerich killed Veritus with Veritus' life support device.

Even if Fu Qinghai reminded Veritus, it would be useless. If Wangorichi really wanted to kill Veritus, he still had a hundred other methods to use if this method didn't work.

There was no other way. As the most powerful Grand Master of the Assassin's Court, Wangoric's assassination ability was indeed too superb. Fu Qinghai could only leave a backup as a safety measure, but he did not expect Veritus to really play any supervisory and restraining role. If Wangoric was completely out of control, in the end, his regiment would have to return to Terra, eliminate Wangoric, and then clean up the mess.

In the original novel, it was actually Wangorich who recommended Veritus to Sean at the beginning. He believed that Veritus was more suitable to be the Protector of the Human Empire than himself.

This may indeed be the case. As an old monster who has lived for more than 40 years and is one of the four founders of the Holy Inquisition, Kyril Sinderman has experienced a lot, knows secrets, and has a general understanding of the Warhammer K universe that far exceeds that of Wangorich.

But Sean insisted that Wangoliqi take the position.

This ultimately led to the tragedy that occurred after the war.

"How do you want me to keep an eye on Wangerich?"

Veritus glanced at Fu Qinghai and asked.

"The Inquisition has established a new minor order specifically to oversee the Assassin's Court. It is called the 'Assassination Order'."

Fu Qinghai even thought of a name for him.

When it comes to the Inquisition, many people think of the three major orders first, namely: the Order of the Hammer (Demon Inquisition), the Order of the Alien (Inquisition), and the Order of the Heretic (Inquisition) which was established during the Apostasy Era. However, in addition to the three major orders, there are actually many small and scattered secondary orders under the Inquisition. These secondary orders theoretically enjoy the same power as the three major orders, but they often cannot mobilize the same resources as the three major orders.

Including the Order of Time, which was responsible for observing the disorder of time and space and discovered the existence of the Reincarnators; the Order of the Mechanicus, which was responsible for supervising the Adeptus Mechanicus and the Forge World; the Order of the Overseers, which was responsible for supervising the Imperial Army including the Astartes; and the Order of the Copyists, the Order of the Editors, the Order of the Stars...

According to the chronological order of official history, the assassination order within the Inquisition that was specifically responsible for supervising the Assassin's Court was established by the legendary Inquisitor Jakkar after the end of the Age of Apostasy. Fu Qinghai has now simply moved it forward to the time of the Beast War in an attempt to check and balance Wangorich.

The problem faced by Fu Qinghai is actually very common. Similar difficulties have existed in ancient and modern times, both in China and abroad. Simply put, it is the question of who will supervise the supervisors of the supervisors.

The Ming Dynasty, a feudal dynasty, was able to set up four secret service agencies, namely the Imperial Guard, the East Factory, the West Factory, and the Neihang Factory, with overlapping powers and mutual supervision. The United States has 16 intelligence agencies, including the CIA, DIA, NSA, and NEO. Although they are nominally under the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), their actual intelligence scopes are also overlapping.

There are many minor orders under the Inquisition, but if you count them carefully, there are not as many as the United States' intelligence agencies.

"I can't stay in the throne world forever. I will have to return to my station sooner or later. Apart from assassinating the Order, the only thing I can provide you with is a device and a suggestion."

Seeing that Veritus was lost in thought, Fu Qinghai simply listed out all the help he could provide.

"Appreciate further details."

Veritus said noncommittally.

Fu Qinghai tapped the table with his fingers, and a blue holographic projection of a bed-shaped device bloomed from the holographic projector on the desk, floating above the table and slowly rotating.

“Automated medical platform.”

Fu Qinghai pointed at the projection and introduced:
"Nano reconstruction can heal most of the physical injuries you might suffer. I'm not sure if it will work on Wangerich's poison. If the poison completely invades your body, before it invades your brain, you can cut off your head and send it to this machine."

The corner of Veritus' mouth twitched.

"As for suggestions..."

Fu Qinghai crossed his fingers in front of him, pursed his lips and thought carefully about how to say this suggestion:
"The former Inquisition representative, Wienand, is still being held in the Inquisition prison by you, right? She is also a talented person. I suggest you release her and arrange for her to take up an important position, such as the Grand Master of the Inquisition of the Anti-foreign Convent."

Veritus narrowed his eyes upon hearing this:

"What does this have to do with Wangorichi?"

"I guess you know."

Fu Qinghai no longer concealed his true feelings:

"Vangoliqi likes this woman. To be more precise, he loves this woman deeply. Wienand is alive and holds an important position in the Inquisition. Perhaps it will be helpful for you to keep an eye on Wangoliqi. Of course, this is just a suggestion from me."

Fu Qinghai shrugged after he finished speaking.

"Is this also what you predicted through divination?"

Veritus's doubts deepened.

Veritus knew that Wangerich secretly liked Inquisitor Venander. He saw it when Wangerich saved the woman's life. But he didn't understand how Qingshan knew it? He led the army in the front line and fought bloody battles. How could he find time to divine the personal feelings and private life of the Grand Master of the Assassin's Court?
Aren't you too fucking free?

That's what Vera told me, of course.

Fu Qinghai waved his hands and was too lazy to explain.

He also felt that the reason of prophecy was a bit ridiculous.

"all in all."

Fu Qinghai coughed lightly and concluded:
"That's all the help and advice I can offer you. I've worked closely with Wangoric and had in-depth conversations with him. My relationship with him is actually better than you think. He knows very well the scope of authority and responsibility given to the Assassin's Court by the Emperor. He won't necessarily lose control. He probably won't lose control. I asked you to come here just in case. As I said, this is an insurance policy."

"I understand what you mean."

Veritus nodded slowly.

"Okay, now that we've finished talking about the Grand Master of the Assassin's Court, let's talk about what happened after the Beast War."

Fu Qinghai sat up straight and spoke seriously.

Previously, he and Wangorich had communicated in advance about some public executive orders, and now he was going to discuss in depth with Veritus about some non-public executive orders, which would not be known to the public for a short time after they were issued.

"I want to reorganize the Holy Inquisition."

Fu Qinghai said bluntly.

"Oh?"

Veritus raised his eyebrows when he heard this.

You said in front of the founder of the Tribunal that you want to reorganize the Tribunal. I would like to hear what you think?
"Beast Wars taught us many lessons."

Fu Qinghai began to explain his ideas:
"The Inquisition should be the first institution to notice the rise of the beasts. However, even though they are aware of the threat of the orcs, Wienand still has to use various conspiracies and tricks, whether it is the joint abdication at the meeting or the internal traitors in the naval fleet. These conspiracies and tricks must be used to force the Supreme Lord Admiral to send troops to deal with this threat. In the final analysis, this is because the Inquisition does not have its own military force."

As the representative of the Inquisition in the High Lords' Council and theoretically the head of the Inquisition, Wienand did not know that there was a Saturn VI satellite called "Titan" hidden in the warp, let alone that there was a psychic chapter belonging to the Demonic Inquisition on this satellite. It was when Veritus was dying of poisoning that he told Wienand the secret of the Grey Knights Chapter and the key to enter Titan and handed it to her.

The Inquisition has its own Storm Troopers, but strictly speaking, the Storm Troopers are just an elite corps in the Imperial Guard. They usually assist the Inquisitors in capturing fugitive suspects and dealing with illegal psychics, but it is a bit too much for them to deal with things like the Rise of the Beast.

"I know that the Ordo Malleus has the Grey Knights Chapter. Don't be surprised. I just know the Grey Knights Chapter. But in addition to demons, the Beast War reminds us that the alien threat cannot be ignored. I think the Ordo Malleus should also have a military force of its own."

Fu Qinghai expressed his idea.

"You mean..."

Veritus pondered over this:
"Establish a new chapter?"

"Yes and no."

Fu Qinghai shook his head and said.

"Compared to the demons hidden in the immaterial world, the alien threats in the material world are more common in our daily production and life. One battle group is far from enough. Strictly speaking, I want to set up an organization."

"An organization based on Space Marines. The experience of the various chapters fighting side by side during the Beast War gave me inspiration. By drawing veterans with rich experience in dealing with alien affairs from various chapters, forming multiple temporary chapters, and building fortresses in various parts of the human empire, we can monitor the alien situation at any time, so as to achieve the purpose of local recruitment and rapid response. The command can belong to the Anti-foreign Order."

"Elite Space Marines from various chapters have been gathered into this organization through transfer and temporary service. They can exchange experiences and relevant knowledge on fighting against aliens and enhance our understanding of various enemies."

"At the same time, I will grant the warriors of this organization the authority to use alien weapons. They can use alien weapons to deal with aliens. The Mechanicus also needs to provide equipment support for this organization to ensure that it can target different aliens."

Fu Qinghai finished speaking of all his ideas in one breath.

After listening carefully and patiently, Veritus suddenly felt as if the clouds had been cleared and the sun had come out - yes, why didn't I think of it? This is indeed a good idea!

"This organization, I think, is called Death Watch."

Fu Qinghai looked at Veritus with sharp eyes:

"What do you think of this name?"

He was not asking what he thought of Veritus's proposal, but what he thought of the name Veritus. The meaning was very clear: the establishment of Death Watch was not a matter of discussion with you, but only to inform you of this decision.

As Supreme Commander of the Empire and Lord Guilliman.

Fu Qinghai has this power.

Veritus certainly had no reason to object.

This is expanding the power of the Tribunal.

…………

Terra, the North Pole, the summit of Vengeance.

In a small dark room inside the Temple of Vanus, Grand Master of the Assassin's Court, Wangorici, led his evil men to gather here, wearing devices connected to cables on their heads.

"It's pretty clear."

Wangerich said while wearing a holographic helmet:

"Can he hear me?"

"Yes, Master."

His Vanus Calculator replied.

"Very well, Assassin, complete your mission."

Wangerich opened his mouth and gave the order.

The scene before my eyes changed and the Assassin's Temple disappeared.

Krull cast his eyes to the ground. The neat uniforms of naval officers were neatly hung in the lockers of the locker room. Two bodies were lying at his feet. Krull picked a uniform that could cover his developed muscles, and put on a single molecular blade ceremonial saber and a Scipio laser pistol.

Krull leaned over and repositioned the two bodies so that when the door was closed, they would just hold it against the door, with enough force to make anyone outside believe that the room was occupied. Even if someone found out, he had already completed his mission and fled.

After leaving the room, the assassin zipped up his zipper, lowered the brim of his hat, and quickly blended into the crowd. From the dome decoration, it can be seen that this is the Imperial Fleet Strategic Academy.

Krull walked with a firm step and a straight back, his shiny leather shoes creaking, just like the Honor Guards around him. The weapons they carried had undoubtedly been emptied of energy and ammunition in advance. In front of the Supreme Lord Admiral, there was no room for even the slightest possibility of accidental discharge.

Closer and closer. Many officers had already found their places in the meeting place, but Krul was still advancing, his hat brim covering his cheeks, his steps and manners impeccable.

Continuing forward, he had heard Lan Song's voice, so he quickened his pace and discarded some of the unimportant disguises. Lan Song was still chatting with the senior admiral of the navy.

Krull unfastened his gun belt with a flick of his finger, and the holster, saber, and pistol fell to the ground with a clang, as if the uniform was not properly put on. The participants noticed something was wrong, but did not react. The dean frowned. He was in charge of organizing this conference, and this accident made him lose face.

Lan Song was the first to sense the danger. The assassin noticed the admiral's eyes widen suddenly and the artery in his neck tightened. Lucifer's Black Guards were the second to react. They ran from their hiding places, but it was useless because they were too far away.

The assassin, and his unsuspecting prey.

Krul jumped onto the podium, while Lanson was so frightened that he stood there with fear written all over his face.

The assassin threw Lan Song's fat body to the ground, with his shiny leather boots on both sides, his knees against his chest, one hand tightly grasping his shoulders, and the other hand raised in the air ready to attack.

He was about to blow his target's head off with one punch.

At this moment, the assassin saw Lansong utter a series of panicked words, orders to the surrounding naval officers, to the captain of his flagship and the captain of the personal guard, and to all the crew members of the Eternal Sefalash.

"Launch Protocol No. 13!"

The Supreme Lord Admiral shouted:

"For the throne's sake, launch protocol number thirteen!"

Shut up!

The assassin's fist came down hard.

"stop!"

Wangerich suddenly spoke up.

obey orders.

The assassin's prosthetically modified iron fist changed direction, and the huge force poured onto the podium without reservation.

"What is Launch Protocol No. 13?"

Wangorich took off his helmet and turned to ask.

The secret room fell into darkness again as the holographic projection went out, and the planners of the Temple of Vanus appeared one after another. The wall trembled and moved sideways, revealing a room. The assassin sat in the middle of the chair, with neural sensor needles inserted into his body, and the pulse line was inserted from the front of the ear to connect to the implant behind the eye.

The simulated assassination operation is over.

The assassin stood up while pulling at the data cable.

"This is a code name, Grand Master."

A Vanus planner said:
"The Temple Agents uploaded the details from the Cephalax. The relevant assumptions were made by the Logic Department, and the Strategy Department created this virtual code name."

"What code name?"

Wangerich continued to ask.

"Our assassins were once followed by agents of the Inquisition in the Tashkent Hive. This situation provided the Logic Department with a conjecture. Based on the extension of this conjecture, after calculating the assassination big data model, we named the target's possible reaction 'Emission Protocol No. 13' - various factions of the Empire may have intelligence on the specific locations of some assassin temples."

Another planner answered:
"This secret information may be circulated and traded among many individuals and organizations—the Inquisition, the Ecclesiarchy, the Ministry of the Interior, the Ministry of Justice, the Adeptus Mechanicus, the Imperial Navy..."

"What are the exact coordinates of the Assassin's Temple?"

Wangerich frowned and confirmed again:

"We are here?"

"Mt. Vengeance is one of five possible targets."

The Vanus planner explained:
"If we attempt to assassinate the High Lord Admiral, whether successful or not, the Navy fleet will respond with orbital bombardment, claiming afterwards that it was a regrettable accident."

"Wow, that's really wonderful."

Wangorich grinned.

"Not just the Imperial Navy."

The Vanus Planner added:
“Other departments may have similar response plans.”

"I understand. Hurry up and evacuate all personnel, intelligence, and equipment here within three hours."

Wangorich stood up from his seat and walked towards the exit.

"where are we going?"

One of the men asked.

"We move outside the solar system."

Wangerich replied while walking:

"Where his cannons can't reach."

…………

"I am Kyril Hindman, Chief Evangelist of the 63rd Great Crusade. I was there when Horus abandoned the Emperor's love for the lies of the Enemy. I was there when the Luna Wolves began to corrupt from within. I was there when brothers slew each other on Isstvan III. I was there at the Siege of Terra. I am a friend of Saint Eufradi, the first Living Saint."

"And..." He gasped: "And..."

"I was there when the Emperor slew Horus."

——The last words of Veretus.