Warhammer: Black Emperor

Chapter 102 I Want to Challenge the First Company Commander
A Goliath-class forge ship, the size of a light cruiser, carrying rare materials for the construction of a fortress monastery, hovered in high orbit over Vostroya.

Nimrod met with the great sage Unsu'e-HL-19 from Mars in the palace of Paragon City.

He was accompanied by Sage Kaminsky, who was somewhat familiar to him, and Sage Kivior-2, the leader of the local Mechanicus.

This was the first time the two Magi had seen the Primarch since his return to the Imperium.

Even though they didn't retain their frail bodies, strange codes were born and leaped out of their logic engines. The two looked at each other.

The exchanged information codes contained the same meaning: [Nimrod // A being as powerful as a divine machine / Unifying Vostronia is justified.]

A synthesized voice echoed from beneath Unsu'e-HL-19's red robes. "Dear Primarch, this unit is Unsu'e-HL-19, greeting you."

"Great Sage, welcome."

"I have designed a standard fortress-monastery for you. It will be a divine and perfect creation."

Unsué-HL-19 said as the mechanical tentacles on his chest fiddled, projecting a green holographic image into the air.

Light flickered on the visors of Kivio-2 and Kaminsky, and they were both attracted by the perfect building.

It has a magnificent foundation, steep walls, adamantine pillars as its ribs, and laser turrets as its crown.

Just as the two sages were intoxicated by the magnificence of the great sage's design, Nimrod shook his head and said.

“I’m not happy with the design.”

"Please Primarch, point out any dissatisfaction//irrationality."

"Arsène."

Nimrod called his attendants, and the silver-haired Arsene operated the data tablet to display a picture in front of everyone.

Two green rays of light shot out from Unsué-HL-19's visor, and the mechanical sound coming from under the red robe revealed a cold and hard rejection.

"This is not in accordance with the beauty of logic. The servants of the God of All Things would not build such a crude thing."

The two sages behind him also agreed with the great sage's decision.

Although the main body of the building adopts a sharp-edged geometric cutting form, it presents an asymmetrical appearance.

When viewed from above, the main tower is an inclined conical spire that pierces the earth's crust at a 44-degree angle.

Surrounding it are thirty triangular irregular buildings, and on the outermost edge are eleven irregular spiral-shaped sub-towers.

The interior of the building also displays asymmetric features that defy common sense, with maze-like asymmetric passages densely distributed throughout.

"No," said Nimrod with authority, "this is my fortress-monastery, and you will complete it according to my will."

Nimrod had decided to inject the concept of disorder into the design of the fortress monastery and adopt irregular architectural forms.

Even with their mechanical bodies, the three members of the Mechanicus felt the pressure.

The great sage was silent for a few seconds before finally surrendering.

"As you wish."

Kivio-2 and Kaminsky looked at each other and exchanged logical calculation results.

[The Primarch is highly powerful in the Imperium/Vostonia belongs to the 11th Legion/no longer has a dual political system//is subordinate to him.]

After finishing the meeting with the Mechanicus, Nimrod immediately summoned Mikel and Thomas at the same time.

The Primarch's attendant, holding a data pad in his hand, spoke methodically.

"Ninth Captain, the Primarch wishes to hear your briefing first."

Thomas stared at the silver-haired psychic for a moment. He felt a strong will and powerful psychic power from this mortal, which was even not weaker than his own. This was extremely rare.

"Father, there are a total of 35,142 candidates participating in the selection in Vostronia, and 4,902 of them have passed."

"There were 5,063 candidates participating in the selection for the Cradle of the Sea, and 842 of them passed."

Ningluo nodded slightly. Vostronia had only implemented its birth policy for more than ten years. Most of the people who gave birth to eleven children were from different families, and only those who already had several children among the nest people could complete it.

He believed that as time went on, the supply of candidates would increase. The Primarch turned his gaze to the Chief Pharmacist, and Mikkel understood and immediately reported.

"Father, in compliance with your wishes, I have stepped up the training of pharmacists and attendants. Currently, we have sixty-one pharmacist apprentices, each of whom has passed between ten and fourteen transformation surgeries."

“Once they have completed their transformation, they can become trainee pharmacists.”

"In addition, I have trained 305 attendants, each with varying levels of skill, capable of performing one to four operations."

Nimrod thought for a moment and then spoke.

"Two pharmacists and four trainee pharmacists, along with these servants, will be stationed in the Vostroya system to perform transformation surgeries on the candidates who have passed the selection."

"As you wish."

Mikkel noted Nimrod's request on the datapad and continued with the briefing.

"Currently, a total of 7,215 people have undergone reconstructive surgery, and 2,904 have failed."

"Because of Marlena's joining, the death rate has dropped significantly. The total death toll is only 484. The survivors are all qualified auxiliary soldiers."

Nimrod's mind flashed through the following: [30,240 children from Vostronia failed the test, 4,221 from Cradle of the Sea, a total of 34,461 children.]
He immediately issued an order: "The candidates who failed in the selection will form the auxiliary army reserve."

"For those who failed the transformation surgery, except for those selected as pharmacist attendants, the remaining warriors will be assigned to the reserve forces to teach them."

Arsena wrote down Nimrod's orders and would pass on the Primarch's orders after the meeting.

The head pharmacist put away the dataslate, a smile on his face.

"Father, I think you will be happy to hear this news."

"Howard Finder, Bukayo Arshavin, and Thierry Vieira have completed all transformation surgeries and become Shadows of the New Order. The Technical Sergeant is currently adjusting their power armor and weapons."

"Other candidates, such as Szczesny, have already completed or are in the process of having their black carapace implanted. I have not received any reports of any abnormalities."

Ning Li was very happy and nodded with a smile.

"Very good," he looked at the two of them, "You completed my task very well, and I have decided to reward you."

"Arsène, go to the living room and talk to them. Come back in ten minutes."

"Yes, my lord."

The Primarch's attendant led two Shadows of Order to the reception room.

Arsène used this time to consult the data slate and ask them for details that were not in the report.

"Ninth Company Commander, which candidates performed well in the assessment?"

"Thirteen did well, the best being Per Koscielny..."

Ten minutes later, the Primarch's attendant returned with two Shadows of Order.

Nimrod spread out his hands, "The red potion in the left hand is yours, Mikel, and the dark red potion in the right hand is yours, Thomas."

"Drink them, and you will gain the power I grant you."

The two Shadows of Order took the potion from the Father of Genes without hesitation and drank it.

A moment later, the Chief Pharmacist became the Sequence 9 "Pharmacist", and the Ninth Company Commander became the Sequence 9 "Secret Peeper".

Nimrod said to the two surprised Shadows of Order, "You are new members of the Black Lord's Court."

He said, sending them the organization information and members, and then said to Thomas.

"Arsene needs your assistance in his work and he will communicate with you."

At the same time, Thierry, who was wearing power armor, had his golden eyes turned black, with fighting spirit rising in them.

The Fighter said to Howard and Bukayo.

"I challenge the captain of the first company, Sesak!"

(End of this chapter)