Warhammer: Black Emperor

Chapter 24: Forming the First Vostroyan Regiment

"My Lord, the entire treasury belongs to you."

Howard said piously that he had just used the clairvoyance taught by Nimrod to observe the world. This most common technique made him realize the power of Extraordinary People.

Clairvoyance can help one grasp the emotions of the person being talked to, which is a practical skill for nobles and can help them gain the greatest benefits in negotiations.

"No need. You should be the 'arbitrator' first."

Nimrod saw Howard's desire for more power and admonished the blond noble.

"Send what I ordered to the palace."

Nimrod didn't pause for a moment as he pointed out the twelve kinds and nineteen items of potion ingredients, including the Siren Stone he had seen before.

He also selected eleven additional non-potion ingredients to mix in.

"My Lord, I will send someone to your palace immediately."

On his way back, Nimrod sent a message to Rawlslev, ordering him to come to the palace for a briefing.

After returning to the palace, Nimrod immediately sorted out the potion materials in his hands. He collected the "Sailor" and another "Warrior" potion.

In addition, the "Witch" potion is missing one main ingredient, called the millipede, which is actually a mutant poisonous centipede that lives in the lower nest and can grow up to two meters long.

Since there was no suitable candidate, Nimrod was not in a hurry to prepare the potion.

Afterwards, he met with Rawlslev.

Rawlslev, who was giving his first formal briefing, was a little nervous and took a deep breath.

"My king, a total of two hundred and fourteen of our brothers were killed in the previous attack on the Nest Tower, the subsequent defense, and the battle to eliminate the rebellion."

"Currently, there are 1,053 people able to continue fighting. Most of them are rebuilding the nest tower defenses, and 370 of them are guarding your 58 factories."

"In addition, there are 106 wounded soldiers. They survived, but they all have missing parts."

Rawlslev checked the data on the data board and completed the first part of the casualty report.

When he compiled the report and saw the numbers, he realized what a brilliant victory this was.

With only more than 200 casualties, they captured the entire hive city. This was a glorious victory that only Nimrod could achieve, and it was a poem sung in the myths of the old night.

"I will pay Father Rosicky to replace their prosthetic bodies."

"Afterwards, you will ask their opinions on whether they should continue to serve the Vostronia First Regiment or choose to settle down in one of the upper nest houses of the destroyed families."

"Yes, my king."

Rawlslev responded with a hint of yearning in his eyes, and then he heard Nimrod's appointment.

"You will be the leader of the First Regiment."

Nimrod recalled the future organization of the Star Army: ten people form a squad, with a captain; two to five squads form a platoon, with a platoon-level commander; two to six platoons form a company, with a company-level commander; five to ten companies form a regiment, with a regimental commander.

He made adjustments based on the current situation: "Ten men form a squad, with a captain; five squads form a platoon, five platoons form a company, and ten companies form a regiment."

"You will recruit the vacancies in the Upper Nest. Once the group is formed, you will serve as the leader."

Rawlslev could barely keep up with Nimrod's speaking speed and the organization of the shorthand group. He couldn't write many words and could only use letters that only he could understand.

When he heard that he would be the head of the group, his hand slipped and the page slid to the next one.

"In addition to forming a regiment, you also need to replace and teach soldiers how to use weapons and equipment, and pay attention to firepower coordination."

Rawlslev came to his senses and realized that this was not difficult for him, a "warrior".

"Please ask the Howard family's guard commander about the training subjects and adjust them as appropriate."

Nimrod thought about conquering the Melody of the Sea after leaving Vostronia, and thought about how the "Sailor" potion could only work best in the ocean world, so he continued.

"Also, join the swimming training and go find the people from the Water Guild and ask them to cooperate with you."

"Your regiment will be going to the ocean world to fight in the future. This is the purpose of training."

"You should also pay attention to those who perform well in your regiment. I want to examine them in the next battle." After drinking "Sailor", you will gain an extraordinary ability - "Aquaticization". It turns out that being able to be water is not important, potential and loyalty are the key.

"Yes, my king."

After Rawlslev wrote down the key points one by one, he continued with his report.

"The workers of the Khanty-Mansi Dome have all gone up to the dome. They are stationed in various factories and are working hard to learn how to operate the complex tools under the guidance of the original workers."

"The only factory owners were Bolesław's collateral relatives, and they have all been executed. Upon learning that you have the support of Sage Kaminski, the team leaders have expressed their willingness to serve you."

"At present, all factories have resumed operations and can resume operations within three working cycles."

Ningluo nodded slightly. "Does anyone among us have a technician who can analyze the standard construction template?"

"My Lord, those in the Lower Nest who know a hundred or so words are already considered scholars. We rely on experience to deal with those weapons."

"People like Bukayo are fugitives from the Upper Nest, but true technical talent is the resource of the nobles and will never drift to the Lower Nest."

"Your training will include one more subject: study. Go find Howard."

Rawlslev replied weakly, "Yes, sir..."

He glanced at Nimrod's expression and saw it change slightly, and he immediately cheered up.

"Yes, my king."

"Go."

After Rawlslev left, Ningluo thought to himself.

Even if there are STC fragments, they cannot be used immediately.

I need a technical talent. If I can't find one, I will have to train one myself. The "universalist" is still short of two potion ingredients.

What's lacking isn't just technical talent, but also talent for various internal affairs management tasks. There are indeed some nobles who are capable of doing this, and they must be racking their brains to find ways to obtain positions.]
After Nimrod rested for a while, he met Rosicky in Baineban.

The young tech-priest's face was chiseled and still retained some human features, and he wisely suppressed Nimrod's physical curiosity after being reminded of this.

"King Nimrod, Rosicky sends his greetings."

He leaned over, holding the data tablet in his lower pair of robotic prosthetic arms, and asked.

"What type of weapon would you like to use?"

Ningluo has digested more than half of the progress. Since he still needs to play the role of a "barbarian" and attack other nest towers by breaking down the doors, he decides to use heavy weapons for the time being.

"Heavy Halberd."

"I hope to get my weapons and armor as soon as possible, preferably within eight work cycles."

As a transitional weapon and equipment, Ningluo did not make too many demands, and speed was what he valued.

"I will do my best, but I ask for your cooperation. There are some technical parameters that must be finalized by you. What is the ratio of your weapon to your height?"

Rosicky was meticulous and continued to question Nimrod.

Curieband and Nimrod sat on the metal tables and chairs sent by Rawlslev and collectively made by the craftsmen of the Khanty-Mansi Dome to handle official business.

【Hive Guard Force Reconstruction Plan】

During the attack on the hive city, only one in ten of the guards who intercepted Nimrod survived.

His men were insufficient to guard the Nest Tower and the factory, and currently the duties of the security force were temporarily being taken over by the guards of the Finder family, but this was not a long-term solution.

The report in Nimrod's hand was a plan submitted by the captain of the Finder family guard after he asked the guards for advice, but it was too conventional. It would take too long to recruit people and have dozens of surviving guards train the new ones.

At this moment, the communicator sounded.

"My king, Count Yelena of the Kournikova family requests an audience."

"Let her in."

(End of this chapter)