Warhammer: Black Emperor

Chapter 106 Von Valancius

After ten working cycles, the "Thousand Sons" Legion did not arrive.

Nimrod realized that the 28th Expeditionary Fleet must have encountered obstacles, so he decided not to wait any longer and issued orders to the th and nd Legions to start a new round of conquest.

He sat in the command throne and said to Arsène Dunne.

"let's start."

The Primarch's attendant raised his control staff, causing the star map to appear above the strategy table.

The Primarch began issuing orders in an orderly manner, "I, in Vostronia, divide the star map into twelve war zones, with each chapter responsible for one war zone."

He first looked at Howard, whose hair had changed from blond hair and blue eyes to black hair and black eyes, and spoke.

"Howard, your regiment is responsible for the battle zone directly below. Your mission is to capture the two marked star systems."

"It's worth noting that the intelligence provided by Altar No. 1 of the Mechanicus indicates that there are Eldar activities in the area. You must pay attention."

"..."

After Nimrod gave the orders one by one, Suarez took a step forward, saluted respectfully to the Primarch, and then asked.

"Sir, what is our mission?"

"No rush, I have some arrangements before I give you orders."

"To increase mutual understanding, I have decided to dispatch a team to join the 22nd Expeditionary Fleet and operate alongside the Faceless Men."

Nimrod looked at the adjutant of the Tenth Regiment standing behind the regiment commanders, and he smiled and called out to his offspring.

"Joffre, come forward."

The adjutant, wearing black armor, carrying a bolter on his back and a chainsword at his waist, strode to the throne.

"Father."

Ningluo nodded slightly and then spoke.

"Joffre is the heir I have chosen."

The team led by Joffre consisted of only thirty Shadows of Order, and the Faceless Men were able to find a way to avoid them.

"I hope you will also send a team to follow me."

Suarez turned around, exchanged glances with the company commanders of the Second Legion, and then spoke.

"My lord, the Faceless Men will follow your orders. We will select outstanding teams and serve you in your operations."

"I believe both of our Corps will benefit from this."

Nimrod said with a smile, he gestured to Arsena, and the Primarch's attendant immediately operated the control rod.

On the star map, far east of the Vostroya system, an area lit up, and the Primarch spoke.

"This area is called the Beast by the Mechanicus. A small greenskin kingdom occupies that area. Your mission is to purify that galaxy."

The Faceless Men captains' eyes all lit up. They couldn't help but salivate at the sight of a galaxy where they were acting alone and were inhabited by aliens.

In the following fifteen work cycles, the 22nd Fleet and the twelve regiments of the th Legion set out one after another, heading towards their targets.

After Nimrod finished listening to Arsena's report, the Primarch's attendant turned and spoke.

"My Lord, you commanded me to find a suitable person to conduct the exploration for you."

"I have found fourteen suitable candidates in the Empire's supply fleet. I have obtained their intelligence. Please make your decision."

Nimrod picked up the data pad with his left hand and checked the candidate information sent by Arsene.

When he checked the third person, his black pupils shrank.

Lewis von Valancius, Captain of the Imperial supply ship Drake from Terra.

Nimrod studied the holographic image; his features seemed carved from marble, a confident smile plastered across his face.

He held his head high, his hands casually clasped behind his back, looking full of fighting spirit.

[Von Valancius.]
Nimrod couldn't help but think of the merchant dynasty that would expand in Colonus in the future.

The von Valancius, the Windstekellers, and the Kulda are the three most powerful merchant families in the Colonus Expanse. [Is this a coincidence?]

Or is this Lewis the ancestor of the future merchant dynasty?]
Ning Li quickly looked through the information of other candidates. After reading them all, he spoke.

"I want to see this Lewis von Valancius"

"For the others, I will issue transfer orders to them in my name."

"You will represent me and give them orders to explore the unknown areas, centered around Vostronia."

Two Taila hours later, Nimrod saw Lewis who came hurriedly, nervous and excited.

The captain tried to look at the Primarch, but his mind went blank.

It was not until Nimrod's voice, like the sound of a bell, rang out that he came to his senses.

Lewis lowered his head and focused his gaze on the Primarch's feet.

"Lewis, you are from the von Valancius family of Terra, a noble."

Lewis responded to the Primarch's questions in a standard Terran accent.

"Yes, my lord."

"You have no worries about food and clothing, so why would you take the risk of sailing through the void?"

"Sir, I have loved reading biographies since I was a child. The von Valancius family has a biography of Francis Drake, a navigator from ancient Terra."

Lewis's blue eyes sparkled, and his words were filled with ambition.

“I’ve read that biography five times and am often amazed by his great adventure.”

"Now is a more exciting time, a time of great turmoil. The Emperor ended Terra's endless civil war and began the Great Crusade."

“I hope to be part of it and be one of the architects of great achievements.”

Nimrod nodded. He used his mind-reading ability and got the same answer from Lewis's mind.

He is an adventurous man with a strong will and a desire to achieve great things.

"Well, you are an ambitious young man."

Hearing Nimrod's praise, the blond noble thanked him with standard aristocratic etiquette. He did not look up and listened carefully to the words of the Primarch.

"I'm giving you a chance now, and I'll help you realize your dream."

"I think you need a trade letter, the right to explore uncharted territory."

"My lord, I am willing to serve you."

Lewis said excitedly, "Not just for the trade license, but also because you are the great Primarch, the noble son of the Emperor."

Nimrod nodded slightly and shouted to the Primarch's attendants.

"Arsène."

The Primarch's attendant operated the control staff, forming a star map on the strategic table.

Compared to the complete star map at the previous Legion meeting, this star map is much smaller in scope.

After staring at the hologram for a moment, Lewis identified one of the two highlighted star systems as Vostronia.

There is another bright galaxy on the star map, and there are several galaxies scattered directly on them. In addition to the straight line area, there are several galaxies marked on each side.

"Your mission is to explore all the star systems between Vostronia and Crystal Illusion. Once you complete all the explorations, you will receive the trade authorization from me."

"I will also grant you a frigate and an elite team to explore the starry sea with you."

Lewis's original plan was to transport supplies for the empire, accumulate merits, and look for opportunities to become a traveling trader. He didn't expect the opportunity to come so soon, and he immediately said.

"As you wish, my lord, I will not let the Emperor's children down."

After Lewis left, the communication bead in Arsene's right ear rang. After listening to the information, he determined that it was an emergency and immediately reported it to Nimrod.

"My lord, the 28th Expeditionary Fleet has arrived, and Azek Ahriman of the Thousand Sons Legion is on his way."

(End of this chapter)