Warhammer: Black Emperor

Chapter 358 Flamini: My Fate Lies with the Sixth Army
After achieving a breakthrough in the Manach system, the Eleventh Legion began clearing out the Mitu aliens.

The traveling merchant Lewis von Valancius, believing he had fulfilled his duty to his fellow human beings, decided to travel to the territory granted to him by the Primarch and begin its development.

He saw the Primarch on the dome of the Mitu capital.

Ninglu sat on his radiant throne and asked the traveling merchant.

"Lewis, how do you plan to develop von Valentius's planet?"

Lewis had already thought it through, and he answered:
“Your Majesty, I have heard that the Fourteenth Legion has finished the battle of Zavalich. That world has a certain foundation, and I would like to start from there.”

Ninglu nodded in agreement with the traveling merchant's idea.

"Alcena requests Mezoa's assistance with the construction of von Valencius."

Before you depart, I have a gift for you. You and Alsena should wait in the rest area.

The Primarch's attendant led Lewis out of the makeshift office to the waiting area outside, and then asked the traveling merchant what kind of help he needed.

Nimrod returns to the "Land of Chaos" and orders the space monkeys to concoct a magic potion.

He chose a "lawyer" for the traveling merchant.

As itinerant merchants explore far and wide, they will encounter various situations. The "lawyer's" ability to discover and exploit loopholes in the rules and weaknesses of opponents is well-suited to this role.

Furthermore, considering that the future von Valancieus will inherit Lewis's extraordinary characteristics, the "Black Emperor" approach, through which he can exert influence in the future, becomes even more suitable.

Even if, in the future, an unexpected and unplanned successor to von Valentius is encountered, he can still exert influence in a timely manner without deviating from his will.

A moment later, Lewis drank the potion, and following the message in his mind, he gathered his power and bowed excitedly.

"Thank you for your grace, Your Majesty. I will certainly follow your will and explore more valuable parts of the world for you."

After Lewis left, Ninglu turned his attention to Alsena.

"What is the construction progress of the Ramirez-class star fortress?"

The overall situation in the Coloniade Abyss is settled, but it will still take some time. The cleansing of the Mitu people and the development of new territories should also be put on the agenda.

In the coming years or even decades, it will be inevitable that the remnants of the Mitu fleet will wage guerrilla resistance in the vast areas of the Collonid Abyss.

The flames of the "Second Randan War" will also spread throughout the northern galaxy, and key development areas will require the defense of Ramirez-class star fortresses.

“My lord, in accordance with the previous agreement with Mezoa, you have granted their request.”

"The first five star fortresses built by Mezoa will be used to construct a complete galactic defense system."

"The second star fortress built by Sepra Mundi will be completed in two months, while the ones in Triken and Vostonia will take two years and nine months and five years and eight months respectively."

Ninglu nodded slightly and gave instructions to his original body attendant.

"Retrieve the star map of the Collonid Abyss."

The silver-haired Alsena walked to the star chart table set up by the technical sergeant, inserted the data board into the interface, and brought up the star chart.

Ninglu walked to the star chart table and selected two locations: Hurricane Star and another unnamed planet. The unnamed planet was the location of Abyss Harbor in his memory.

He said to Arsène:

"The first phase of development in the Colony Abyss will focus on these two planets."

Per Koscielny prayed to the Black Emperor a few days ago that the Eleventh Chapter had taken control of Hurricane Star.

"Hurricane Star is positioned as an industrial world, recruiting skilled workers in Sepra Mundi, Triken, and Vostonia."

Ninglu then pointed to an unnamed planet, "This is the largest subspace route convergence point in the Colonid Abyss, named Abyss Harbor."

"Its positioning is to become the hub of the entire region in the future, to carry out large-scale colonization, and to recruit immigrants in Necromonda."

"The second star fortress built by Seppra Mundi was deployed on Hurricane Star."

Ninglu recalled that during the "Second Randan War," Randan would deploy more than a dozen combat satellites. He decided to deploy several star fortresses in the important worlds of the Collonid Abyss as key nodes in the defense line.

"After the construction of Triken and Vostonia was completed, they were deployed at Abyssal Harbor and Dametus, respectively."

“Build portals in Abyss Harbor and Hurricane Star.”

The portals built by the Eleventh Legion are all located in key star systems completely under the Legion's control.

The currently deployed systems are located in the following regions: Vostonia, Cypra-Mundi, Vigilant System, Modian, Triken, and Kasayi in the Hazy Star Region; Necromonda in the Solar Star Region; Tannis in the Pacific Star Region; and Katachon, Osiris, and Tarasa in the Extreme Star Region.

What is under construction is the Extreme Starfield, the Veredian system where Cos is located.

The portal also serves as a gateway connecting other territories outside the Vostoria sub-sector.

Even if the galaxy falls back into the Old Night and warp travel becomes impossible, he can still travel across the galactic territories he has scattered, just like the Orb Spider Alliance.

Hurricane Star is the most valuable, and Abyss Harbor can radiate throughout the entire Colony Abyss; both are worth spending a lot of resources to build portals for.

After arranging the development of the territory, Ninglu issued another order: "Miguel Quista will lead a joint team of think tanks and technical sergeants to conduct research on the arcane biotechnology of Mitu."

As a technology-based psionicist, Miguel is best suited to take on this responsibility.

Nimrod has made him a "generalist" in order to improve his abilities.

He then thought of another psionicist, Ramsay, and the child he had saved.

"Bring Ramsey and that child to me."

"As you command, my lord."

After the Primarch's attendants left, Nimrod also left the temporary office and went to a treasure vault in the dome.

Based on the Mitu number three engraved on the gate and its corresponding size, he guessed that the treasure trove belonged to the third-ranking consul.

Ninglu followed the spiritual light and went straight to the shelf on the wall.

On the shelf were rows of deep blue gemstones shaped like vertical eyes, with purple straight lines on their surfaces.

The brilliance emitted by the gemstone softened the surroundings, adding to their beauty.

Ninglu had already searched the treasuries of the suspected chief and second-in-command, and his biggest find was right before him: the main ingredient for the potion of the "Witch" pathway, Sequence 7 "Witch," the Purple-Veined Blue-Eyed Gem.

After bringing the eighty-three pills back to the "Land of Chaos," he arrived at the first level of space and, with a thought, instructed the space apes to concoct the "Secret Prayer" potion.

Nimrod is Ramsay, a bio-psychic, and his chosen path is the "Hanged Man" path, which leads to Sequence 6 "Rose Bishop" and the mastery of flesh magic.

His eyes flashed when he received the black and red potion.

Ramsay and Hathor Matt are both bio-psychic.

Matt has the talent and ability to step up, but I'm keeping him as a "spectator" so I won't push him in that area.

After Ramsey's future improvements, who will be better at this aspect, Ramsey or Matt?
Ning Lu returned to his temporary office while pondering.

“Father, I have brought Flamini.”

After Ramsey bowed, Nimrod immediately spread his large hands.

"Drink it."

Ramsey immediately reached out, picked up the medicine, and drank it all in one gulp.

After sending the common knowledge he needed to know to Ramsey via telepathy, Nimrod looked at Flamini.

The Primarch's scrutinizing gaze fell upon the boy, and he immediately felt the pressure.

As a powerful psyker, he possesses a learning speed far exceeding that of ordinary people. By using the time he spent with Ramsay, he has already mastered the Vostorian language and knowledge of the "Shadow of Order" and the Primarch.

He knelt on one knee in standard Vostonian etiquette and began to speak.

"By Primarch, thank you for saving our lives. The enslaved people of Manach are bathed in your light of hope."

"Get up," Ninglu said with a smile, helping Flamini to his feet and asking with interest.

“I’m very interested in your experience. Tell me about it.”

Flamini's tension eased slightly, and he felt less fear of the giant before him. He recounted in a clear and organized manner his experiences of awakening his psychic powers, escaping into the sewers, and leading his followers to evade the pursuit of the Mitu people.

"You've done a really good job using your talent."

"For your age, you are perfect."

Flamini smiled with pride upon hearing the Primarch's praise.

He decided to seize the opportunity and make a request.

“Lord Nimrod, Ramsay told me that children my age can pass the test and become the shadow of the glorious order.”

"I want to work for you, please give me this opportunity."

“I accept your request,” Ninglu replied with a smile, then turned to the newly promoted Extraordinary, Ramsey.

“You will mentor him; he will become a powerful think tank.”

“No,” Flamini cried anxiously, “Lord Nimrod, I have seen my destiny, I will join the Sixth Legion.”

"I'd rather be the shadow of order within the battle group than a think tank."

After a few seconds of silence, Ninglu smiled and spoke as Flamini began to feel uneasy.

"it is good."

(End of this chapter)