Warhammer: Black Emperor

Chapter 98 The Emperor gave me command of the Second and Fifteenth Legions
Ogryn casually raised his shield of fire, his hands raised high to enjoy the surge of power, and attacked those who came close to his treasure.

The bomb hit the flame shield and was immediately detonated by the psychic flame.

Ogrin didn't care at all. Just when he was not paying attention, the flames surrounding him suddenly subsided and the flame shield disappeared out of thin air.

At this moment, he used the extraordinary ability "Bribery·Weakening" to send a bomb to Ogryn, in exchange for the temporary extinguishing of the Ogryn psychic's flame shield, and activated the power fist.

He was upside down and punched Ogrin on the head.

The golden energy field instantly tore apart Ogrin's huge head and neck, and his body rolled down.

After taking control of the Great Black Mountain, Nimrod renamed it the Even Number Mountain because the growth lines along the entire mountain range showed two numbers - 11 and 33.

He named the black metal crystals even-numbered black gold.

After obtaining the even number of black gold, the symbol of power over the local Ogryn people, the Ogryn tribes quickly surrendered.

Nimrod informed Horus of the news through the sound array communication.

"Horus, I have conquered 33-5."

There was silence on the communication channel for a second before Horus' voice was heard.

"Congratulations, my brother."

In view of the importance of even-numbered black gold, Nimrod decided to station a team locally. After careful consideration, he selected Adjutant Dixon of the first company.

Dixon always maintains his sanity when other battle brothers in the company go crazy, and is a trustworthy heir.

Nimrod trained him to be the "Arbitrator", the seventh member of the Black Lord's Court.

The Primarch believed that Dixon could use the charm and pressure of the "Arbitrator" and the even-numbered black gold revered by the Ogryn people to control the entire world with three teams.

Dixon's most important job is to build a mining base and mine even-numbered black gold, especially the huge crystal in the center.

While waiting for Horus to complete his conquest of the Ocean World, Nimrod returned to the Void Hunter and summoned Arsena Dunn.

He asked, looking at the silver-haired psychic in front of him.

"Do you like reading?"

"Yes."

Arsena had just finished answering when he saw Nimrod open his palm with a bottle of white potion in it.

While he was wondering, a thought pulse appeared in his mind.

"This is the power I give you. Drink it."

Arsene took the potion without hesitation and drank it in one gulp.

After a moment, the Reader's narrow blue eyes flashed with brilliance. The ability bestowed upon him by the adults was very suitable for him.

He knelt on one knee excitedly, following Vostroyan etiquette.

"Thank you for your gift, sir. I will definitely use the power you have given me to serve you."

Ningluo nodded slightly and issued the appointment.

"From today on, you are my servant."

"Your responsibility is to read every report submitted to me, analyze and identify them, and report to me after categorizing them according to priority."

"As you wish."

The "Reader" readily agreed. If other mortals received such an honorable appointment, they would be excited but also worried that they would not be able to do it.

As the Primarch, the documents submitted to him were voluminous.

The information on the status of each company of the 11th Legion, combat reports, fleet dynamic reports, astropathic information reports, development reports sent from territories such as Vostronia, and many other documents are enough to make a mortal collapse.

But the "reader" is different. He has the ability to read the entire document and understand it at the same time.

"I'll give you some time to adjust. Before the fleet sets sail, you'll need to read the reports and documents I send you."

"From this, you need to understand my thinking and find my criteria for classifying priorities." Ningluo believes that after a period of running-in with Arsene and forming a tacit understanding, his efficiency will be greatly improved.

This is extremely important for him as his legion, fleet and territory will grow significantly in the future.

This was certainly not the entire task that Nimrod assigned to Arsene. Considering the ability of the "Reader", he issued another order.

"In addition to official documents, in your spare time, focus on reading the languages ​​of various ethnic groups."

He instead sent thought pulses to convey his intentions.

"Language contains special powers. Once you have a deep understanding of the languages ​​of various races, I want you to create a new mystical language."

Ritual magic required the use of texts and languages ​​specifically used for prayers and sacrifices. Nimrod didn't want to waste time on such details, so he decided to leave it to the "Reader".

The "Reader" gains the ability to use ritual magic. Although it is not as good as the "Fortune Teller" and other sequences, it is still competent.

Nimrod waited five sidereal days before Horus declared the conquest of the ocean world complete, and waited another eleven sidereal days before receiving his invitation to sail to the Vengeful Spirit.

The two first discussed the conquest of the Ogryn galaxy.

A sidereal hour later, Nimrod sighed in conclusion.

"Horus, your use of companies and squads is admirable, especially your use of Marauder squads."

"Equipped with chainswords and bolt pistols, they are well-suited for combat in confined areas like boarding and trench warfare. Their agility allows them to cope with a variety of complex environments."

The Primarch's praise came from the heart; it was the greatest gain he and the 11th Legion had received from their joint operations with the Luna Wolves.

Even though he had decided to reduce the proportion of pillagers in the legion, the experience previously gained was worth preserving.

"Nimrod, your tactics also gave me inspiration."

"Our father was right. You always seize the key points and strike swiftly. That's why you completed the conquest before me. You found the faith of the local Ogryn and seized it."

Nimrod also accepted the praise calmly. His black eyes flickered as he asked.

"So, what's our next plan?"

Horus stood up and took out a bottle of chilled red wine from the wine cabinet. He poured a glass for Nimrod and another for himself.

"After talking to my father, I both agreed that you have mastered everything you need to learn."

"You have adapted to the Empire faster and better than we expected."

"From now on, you can decide where to conquer next and how to do it. Let us raise a toast to celebrate."

Nimrod raised his glass happily. Flying alone, he had more freedom of movement. He clinked glasses with Horus and drank it all in one gulp.

Unlike the razor-sharp Lasfera, red wine is thicker and sweeter.

Horus's face lit up with a smile, "I have another piece of good news for you."

"what?"

"I am impressed by your command abilities. After discussing this with my father, he agreed that you would lead the 22nd Expeditionary Fleet of the 2nd Legion and the 28th Expeditionary Fleet of the 15th Legion."

"This is a trust in you and the honor you deserve."

[The Second Legion, another legion that will be wiped out.

The Fifteenth Legion, "Thousand Sons"?]
Nimrod knew that before the Primarch's return, apart from the free-spirited Star Hunters, the other legions were commanded by the Emperor and two other Primarchs - Horus and Ferrus Manus.

[Before Ferrus returned, I became the commander of other legions.

The Emperor entrusted the Fifteenth Legion to himself, indicating that he recognized his command and leadership abilities.]
"I will not betray the Emperor's trust."

Nimrod made a solemn promise, chatted with Horus for a while, and then returned to the Void Hunter.

The Primarch ordered the Astropathic Master to send a message to the 22nd and 28th Expeditionary Fleets, dispatching the nd Legion and the th Legion to rendezvous with the Vostroya system, and then ordered the fleet to set sail.

(End of this chapter)