Warhammer: Black Emperor

Chapter 181 Governor Hemar Followed by the Caryatids
While the Sovereign's Shadow was sailing, Nimrod summoned the Primarch's attendants to the Primarch's office in the palace.

"What did you gain from the Tomb of the Ancient Kings in Fenris?"

"My lord, the runes of Fenris are primitive in their use of aetheric energy, but they do have their merits."

"Besides that, I also found a prayer on the cairn. I knew you were interested in it recently, so I copied it."

The Dunn language dictionary researched and compiled by Arsene has a vocabulary of 33,411 words, which can meet most needs.

Nimrod could not reveal the existence of the "Kingdom of Disorder" to them, and could only pray alone to ensure that the ceremony was directed at himself.

In order to make the ritual language meet the requirements of the rules of this world, he referred extensively to the prayers of various races.

Nimrod picked up the data pad and looked at the prayer sent by the Primarch's attendants.

"Great All-Father,

Lord of Fenris,

The creator of Asaheim and the Sea of ​​Storms,
......"

[Similar to what I've seen before, both use a three-part directional description, ensuring they point to themselves.]
The Primarch memorized the prayer in an instant and then spoke.

"I brought back some sacrificial items from the temple in Mokai. You will study them."

"As ordered."

After the "reasoning students" responded to the order, the Primarch began to issue legion dispatch orders.

"Mobilize the 2nd, 5th, and 11th Regiments and head to Terra. Then follow me to the Flame Wheel System."

Nimrod decided to use the Battle of the Wheel of Fire to temper the six warbands whose development direction was not yet clear and to discover talents.

Considering the current situation of the six warbands, he decided to summon three of them to go to the Fire Wheel first.

"Other chapters, work closely with Lewis von Valencius and others who have been recruited to explore the route, and quickly connect the legion's territory with Vostronia as the center."

"Send a message to Mikkel, ordering the chief pharmacist to go to Terra."

Arsena noted the Primarch's orders, then manipulated the datapad, displaying several holographic images.

"My lord, the technical sergeant has conducted technical research on the captured Eldar Ranger rifles and has achieved initial results."

"Although we haven't yet cracked the Eldar's psychic energy cultivation crystal technology, after modification, it can be used by the Astartes and auxiliary forces."

"The improved Eldar long rifle has a longer range and greater accuracy than the Imperial-made lasgun."

Nimrod's black eyes looked at the holographic image.

The modified laser gun is not as streamlined and elegant as before, and lacks some of the characteristics of Eldar weapons.

The length of the gun body is also shortened by one-fifth, making it more suitable for ordinary humans to use.

"A modified laser gun, named Ranger."

"How many Ranger-type units are there?"

"Sixty-five."

Ningluo tapped his fingers and said after thinking for a moment.

"Fifty will be allocated to the elite snipers of the auxiliary army, and fifteen will be sent to me."

He wanted to assign fifteen of them to the treasure-stealing team to increase their strength.

"Order the Techmarine to continue research on the Eldar trophies."

As the Primarch issued the order, Necromunda, Adams looked at Leandro Hemaer in front of him.

Leandro has a strong build, with angular facial features, a high nose bridge and deep eye sockets.

Flying over his shoulder was a winged humanoid creature, its blue skin covered in various intricate patterns.

Adams knew they were caryatids, which the Necromunda people considered symbols of good luck.

They live in vents and ducts throughout the Necromunda hive. They possess relatively mild psychic talents, can passively predict their fate, and are attracted to powerful individuals.

They will follow those who are about to rise to power, such as the Seventh Iron Lord of the Orb, and will be followed by the Caryatids when they are civilians.

Afterwards, he began to rise, successively excavating several ruins and quickly becoming the most powerful man in Necromunda.

Once a caryatid leaves its owner, that person is essentially sentenced to death, and misfortune is imminent. Before the arrival of the Eleventh Legion, the Seventh Iron Lord's caryatid left him, and he met his death shortly thereafter.

Leandro's original surname was Hermare. After encountering the caryatids, he claimed that he was inspired by fate and changed his family name to Hermare.

He was then selected by Adams, who supported him in building his power.

Adams carried out the Primarch's words, supported the Hemar family, established order, and ruled the populous Necromunda.

"My Lord, I have established the Primus Hive with your support. It will become the administrative center of Necromunda in the future."

Leandro Hemar respectfully reported to the Lord of Death in front of him in the High Gothic language he had just mastered.

He knew that Lord Adams had chosen him, but he could abandon him at any time, just as the caryatids might abandon him.

Fortunately, he has the Caryatids following him, and the Lord of Death also trusts him and gives him strong support.

Countless Necromunda people bowed to him, and he was able to grow into the most powerful Necromunda in a short period of time.

Adams nodded slightly and asked.

"How are the factories of the technological aristocracy being integrated?"

"Sir, as of now, I have controlled 14,800 factories of various types, accounting for more than 10% of the factories controlled by the technological nobles."

"Nine thousand four hundred of them have resumed operation, reaching or even exceeding the original capacity of the factories."

The Lord of Death nodded with satisfaction. Hemar's performance made him believe that he had made the right choice.

Adams did not provide much practical help to Hemaer, only granting him the title of planetary governor, and he quickly opened up the situation, which also allowed the Fourth Legion to focus its energy on the other five star systems.

The Death Lord's brain quickly calculated and came to a conclusion.

[Based on the current progress, within five years at most, we will be able to completely control the six star systems of the Orb Alliance and integrate them into the Legion's system.]
"If you encounter obstacles that you cannot resolve, you can report them to me."

"My Lord, I will do my best to resolve this myself."

"I understand that you chose me so that you could entrust mundane matters to someone else and not be bothered by trivial matters."

Adams glanced at the caryatids. It was definitely not just luck that allowed Hemar to achieve such success in such a short period of time.

"Keep your proactive attitude and you will get what you want. The Hemar family will be the ruling family of Necromunda."

"My lord, I will not let you down."

"One more thing. When you were developing the various hives, you paid special attention to searching for giant spiders. The king was very interested in them."

Hemar's eyes showed admiration and longing, as he had heard of the king's deeds.

Lord Adams' genetic father, the great Primarch Lord Nimrod, was the one who ended the era of technological aristocracy.

"My Lord, I will definitely keep an eye out and report to you immediately if I find any giant spiders."

"In addition to the giant spider, if you discover any ruins or large tombs, please report to me immediately."

Adams explored four tombs with little success.

To master the power of the Gravedigger, you need to explore larger cemeteries.

Necromunda is too large, and the domes in the hive are as dense as a spider web. If you want to find large tombs, you still have to rely on the locals.

"My lord, I discovered that the family of the Fourth Iron Lord has a tradition of lavish burials. I speculate that the hive city should have at least one large tomb complex."

"I have already dispatched capable men, and I believe their location will be determined soon."

"Go ahead, I'm waiting for your good news."

While six star systems including Necromunda were developing rapidly, Nimrod's fleet also arrived at Terra.

After receiving the message, Tierney used an encrypted communicator to send a communication message to Nimrod.

The Primarch sent the Shadows of Order of the Honor Guard to bring him before him.

After Tierney and other members of the Honor Guard withdrew, they reported to Nimrod.

"Sir, I have located the approximate area of ​​activity for the eight-legged black wolf you instructed me to find."

(End of this chapter)