[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-warhammer-starting-as-a-planetary-governor":3,"chapter-warhammer-starting-as-a-planetary-governor-warhammer-starting-as-a-planetary-governor-chapter-365":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Warhammer: Starting as a Planetary Governor",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1681235,2147,"Chapter 365 366: The Savior: Dominate the Swarm—Submit or Die!","warhammer-starting-as-a-planetary-governor-chapter-365",365,"\u003Cp>Inside the Tyranid Hive Ship, within the Biomass Pool region.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the Savior arrived here, the nearby firepower became even more intense. The warriors fought as if they had stacked up a frenzy buff, growing more ferocious and accelerating the extermination of the Tyranids.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before long, the chaos of the battlefield gradually subsided, and the Chapter Masters regrouped around the Savior.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What a miracle of evolution…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eden's gaze drifted across the inner sanctum of the void beast. The fleshy chamber resembled a colossal cavern, filled with an array of vibrant, purple-toned, fleshy \"plants.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beneath the shadows of these \"plant\" jungles were many smaller lifeforms—not war-beasts, nor laborers, but part of this strange, beautiful ecosystem. They infused this dark, eerie space with a trace of vitality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, there were also plenty of signs of bio-engineering here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eden approached the now-dry biomass pool at the center of the chamber—a core structure of flesh, genetically engineered to continuously supply the swarm with biomass.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, a small, half-meter-long, isopod-like worker bug crawled out from the ruins of the biomass pool.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Click!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Thunder Guard's bolter snapped up at a speed imperceptible to the naked eye, but Eden's hand shot out faster, pressing it down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This little guy isn't aggressive—no threat.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stopped the Thunder Guard, gently catching the struggling worker bug as it flailed its flippers in midair. Eden lightly stroked it, then flicked it with a finger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even so, the creature didn't show any aggression, nor did it radiate any hostility.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was clearly a very docile being.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eden mused, \"Who would've thought that the cold, fearsome Tyranid swarm that terrifies the galaxy would have such harmless members in its hierarchy…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps the Tyranid species, or rather this entire biological technology, wasn't inherently bloodthirsty or aggressive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These creatures were more like a blank slate, forcibly molded by the Gestalt network. What they became—or were shaped into—was entirely dictated by the higher lifeform controlling the network.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Eden contemplated this, he felt a strong desire in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wanted this Hive Ship. He wanted this rare and precious bio-technology.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the Savior's domain, this was a monumental breakthrough in bioengineering, capable of spawning countless new research projects and industry sectors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the future, he would cultivate gentler Tyranids—creatures capable of serving more roles beyond just war-beasts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To help humanity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, the galaxy had not yet reached true peace, and humanity had not yet achieved full prosperity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>War-beasts were still indispensable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eden intended to breed even stronger, more terrifying swarms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He would make the other Tyranid fleets that dared devour humanity understand what a true Tyranid tide looked like—to instill fear in all of humanity's enemies, to make the stars themselves tremble!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was necessary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The future enemies of the galaxy were unimaginably dangerous. No amount of strength was ever enough—especially when the Great Devourer might eventually arrive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In such perilous times, any possible power or technology had to be assimilated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Humanity needed to explore the optimal path forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether it was technological frenzy, mechanical ascension, genetic enhancement, or even harnessing the powers of the Warp—every possibility had to be tested to find the true future of humanity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For now, Eden's strategy was to advance on all fronts, developing multi-disciplinary fusion, merging the advantages of every field.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, single-path development always had its weaknesses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But no matter what, he wanted humanity to retain as much of its physical purity as possible—not to go overboard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, turning into something like the Eldar or the Necrons... that would be a dead end. The entire species would lose its potential for further evolution.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Eden pondered, the small worker bug struggled slightly, breaking his train of thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He let go, watching as the tiny creature floated back toward the biomass pool, seemingly trying to resume its work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…Huh. This little one's something special.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eden fixed his gaze on the small bug, feeling it was unique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This biomass pool was already destroyed. The other worker bugs, driven by instinct, had all fled, scattered and hidden.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only this one persisted, still following the genetic imprint in its memory, continuing its futile efforts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What spirit was this?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was practically a born-to-work bug!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No doubt about it—this was a rare talent. Eden had to protect it and nurture it well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He would give it every opportunity to evolve.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eden instructed the Bio-Savant to safeguard this special worker bug, ensuring it survived the war.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It would become a key component of future Tyranid breeding projects.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he prepared to lead the Chapter Masters out of the area, he paused after a few steps and returned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He figured he'd better give the little one a name—otherwise, he might forget.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the small worker bug, Eden's mind sparked with inspiration: \"Little one, from now on, your name is Abathur.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This name embodied his expectations for the small worker bug.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Completely unaware of all this, the little bug continued to circle the biomass pool, attempting to carry on its work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom boom boom—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Savior's army was locked in fierce combat with the Tyranid swarm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, the battle had spread into every corner of the void beast's interior. The warriors pressed forward, wiping out every last threat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hiss!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A menacing Lictor assassin pounced from the shadows, its razor-sharp, venom-laced chitin blades stabbing fiercely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But its attack never landed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In midair, a massive hand caught the lunging Tyranid beast with pinpoint precision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Have we located the Hive Mind core yet?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eden asked casually as he squeezed the trigger on his legendary weapon, the Arbiter combi-bolter, turning the Lictor's head into a mess of pulped flesh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He fired and advanced, precisely eliminating every threatening xenos in his path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Around him, the Chapter Masters and their honor guards cleared out the surrounding Tyranid forces, swiftly and effectively cutting through the enemy ranks and leaving behind a trail of alien corpses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were deep into the hive now, hunting down the Hive Mind's core.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Savior, I've found a new path—very likely leading straight to the alien lair's heart!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A War Angel tech-marine, working at the center of the squad, called out after identifying new traces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then that's where we'll go!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eden stomped on a Tyrant Guard's skull, yanked his power sword free from its body, and shook the blood clean.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More Tyranid swarms surged in from the distance, like wave after wave of a black tide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come on, you damn bugs!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without hesitation, he leapt high into the air and slammed down into the swarm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eden's towering, dark figure crashed down, sending shockwaves through the horde. The impact liquefied the nearby Tyranids, their flesh and gore splattering in all directions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the swarm kept coming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He ignited his disintegration field, his power sword cleaving through any Tyranid that dared approach, reducing them to scattered, broken corpses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sheer thrill of such a brutal melee filled him with excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Tyranids fell like wheat before a scythe—row after row, cut down without mercy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today, the Savior fought as a close-quarters juggernaut, exuding raw ferocity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was going full Tyranid Reaper mode, swimming in the sea of xenos, slaughtering without restraint!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the carnage continued, Eden noticed a strange phenomenon: the more he killed, the stronger he felt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could sense it—this surge of power was coming from the Warp. Clearly, it was a gift from a certain Chaos God.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…No way, even this earns me a reward? The Blood God is really this generous?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even as he tore through the swarm, Eden pondered, slipping into a state of battle flow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He began to understand why so many fierce warriors fell into Chaos and pledged themselves to the Blood God—Khorne. The feeling of combat was… exhilarating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Khorne truly lived up to his title as the top patron of ferocious warriors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was generous—whether the battle was big or small, no matter who the opponent was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as the fighting was intense enough, Khorne would bestow power. No loyalty required, no race restrictions—even enemies received his blessings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But only those with sharp psy-senses or those deeply corrupted could perceive the Blood God's gifts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, Eden found it odd. Khorne's indiscriminate generosity didn't make sense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, no one would just give away power for free.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The answer was obvious: Khorne taxed his blessings. Every war in realspace and the Warp fed the Blood God power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took a slice of that power, handing back a portion to those who could generate more bloodshed—an investment to keep them fighting, earning him even more slaughter energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The power was born of the warriors themselves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Khorne merely skimmed a cut, repackaging it as a gift.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So basically, Khorne leeches off the power we create, gets stronger, then tosses us a little scrap to keep going, and I'm supposed to be grateful?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eden's expression twisted at the realization. \"That's like the middleman eating steak while I sip the soup. Damn, what a scam.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that in mind, his bloodlust waned slightly. It felt foolish to keep killing just to fuel Khorne's power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He dialed down the intensity of his combat, staying below the threshold that would trigger Khorne's blessings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, the last of the local swarm was butchered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eden then retreated to the rear lines, using long-range weapons to pick off special targets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a while of careful observation…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He realized the Tyranid swarm was much weaker than expected, with hardly any high-threat units remaining.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then it clicked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was thanks to his old brother-in-arms, Ka'Bandha, who had already gone on a rampage here earlier, tearing through the Tyranid defenses and demolishing much of the bio-architecture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That guy had hit the place so hard, there wasn't much left to fight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following the trail of destruction, Eden could see the remains of many Tyranid bioweapons, all shattered beyond repair by the daemon's assault.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, Ka'Bandha's attack patterns were a bit… chaotic. It looked like he'd just gone berserk inside the void beast, slashing in random directions and looping around repeatedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How did Eden know?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because he was literally following Ka'Bandha's trail of devastation—fighting through where his brother had already blazed a path, which made it much easier and avoided dense defensive lines.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter what, that daemon—the Warp's Number One Ron Enthusiast and the Supreme Bloodthirster—had done him a massive favor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A wave of warmth filled Eden's heart. He felt their bond deeply. A brother was a brother, even if he wasn't here right now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice and face lingered in Eden's mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He let out a soft sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Where was that guy now? Was he still alive? Or had he been dragged off by Khorne for a brutal beating because of the sheer carnage he'd unleashed?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eden could only hope Ka'Bandha was safe. The Imperium couldn't afford to lose him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just this one sweep against the Leviathan Hive Fleet had likely saved countless human lives.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was immeasurable merit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the Savior, the Devourer, he needed Ka'Bandha's existence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Savior couldn't lose the Supreme Bloodthirster Ka'Bandha—just like the West couldn't lose Jerusalem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After clearing this section of the swarm, Eden and the Chapter Masters found the right path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It had to lead to the Hive Mind's core.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because he could already smell the alluring scent of that ancient soul.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Core Chamber.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dozens of Zoanthrope nodes were processing at lightning speed, with crackling arcs of electricity filling nearly a third of the space.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This signified that the Hive Mind was running its cognitive processes at full capacity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Savior…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ancient Tyranid organism's eyes flashed with hatred.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It knew the presence was drawing closer—closer with every breath—and there was nowhere left to run.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dense, fleshy conduits tightly tethered this ancient Hive Mind's body to the Hive Ship itself, making it impossible for it to escape or leave this biological fortress.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Hive Mind fully understood: it was trapped in a desperate situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it refused to simply await death—it chose to fight back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Zoanthrope array was compiling all known information on the Savior: rare and ancient technologies, psychic knowledge, Warp applications… as well as details on the Savior's forces, command structure, and weaknesses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This ancient Hive intelligence intended to broadcast this data, sharing it with every Tyranid swarm and any potential enemies of the Savior.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It hoped that, by acquiring this information, other Tyranid swarms would gain further evolutionary advantages.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gurgle gurgle—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fleshy conduits connected to the Hive Mind's body continued pumping it with bio-energy, granting it greater power for the fight ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though the odds were slim, it was no feeble creature. Even if it were to fail, it would ensure the Savior paid a bitter price!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The core chamber's fleshy walls were breached, and the massive form of a Tyrant Guard collapsed inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That had been the Hive Mind's final guardian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Old beast, I've finally found you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eden stepped into the vast chamber, eyes locking onto the Hive Mind, which floated in the distance, encased in a spore sac.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was a bit surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This highest-tier Tyranid organism looked somewhat frail. Its massive head sat atop a body barely two meters long—aged and withered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even so, he didn't let his guard down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eden chose to observe for a moment, while Thunder Guard Commander Carter, Dante, the Chapter Masters, and Librarians quickly moved into the chamber.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The warriors didn't rush in recklessly. They unleashed a storm of ranged firepower instead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heavy bolters, meltaguns, grav-guns, plasma annihilators… their barrage rained down on the Hive Mind like a torrential storm, the blinding flashes illuminating the dark chamber.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Savior… you underestimate me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before the smoke cleared, the Hive Mind's voice erupted in a furious roar. At the same time, dark purple arcs of psychic energy burst forth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Zoanthrope array grew even more frenzied, generating a denser field of energy to feed the ancient Hive Mind's psychic powers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A visible shockwave blasted outward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The warriors braced themselves, holding their ground to avoid being thrown back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The force changed. A sudden suction tugged at them, throwing the squad off balance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CRASH!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A third wave struck—an immense, crushing weight from above.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The psychic pressure hit like a ton of bricks, forcing Dante and the others to their knees. Many were crushed under the sheer weight, their armor groaning and fracturing under the stress.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Librarians tried to counteract it with their own psychic abilities but suffered backlash instead, their minds reeling in agony.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were utterly powerless against this shadow-like, terrifying psychic force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed, as the master of the Tyranid swarm—a pinnacle lifeform of the galaxy—the Hive Mind wielded unfathomable power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even a Primarch would struggle to defeat it!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So why did it fear the Savior so deeply? Because, in the Hive Mind's own threat-assessment matrix…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Savior ranked above a Primarch. Far above the Ultramarines' Primarch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Hive Mind's hate-filled, blood-red compound eyes locked onto the Savior, growing colder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Had it not been for that daemon beast wiping out most of its elite guards, and the rest being lost in the Battle of Baal's central region…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Hive Mind's psychic might, combined with its specialized units, would have slaughtered these warriors long ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, even in this state, it could kill most of them by its own power!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the crushing psychic pressure…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The warriors struggled—some kneeling, some standing—resisting with all their strength, armor groaning under the strain, cracks beginning to spiderweb across their plates.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Carter gritted his teeth, lifting his bolter for one more shot, blasting a Zoanthrope node and killing it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the effort shattered his bolter to pieces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xenos… die…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dante dug his sword into the ground, forcing himself upright, trying to approach the Hive Mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crack!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pressure intensified. Dante's visor cracked, his bloodshot eye glowing crimson.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such was the terror of the Hive Mind's psychic power. He could go no further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The warriors were on the brink of collapse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You underestimate the swarm! You cannot resist its power!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Hive Mind's voice hissed in mockery, locking its blood-red eyes on Eden.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It knew its strength would eventually run dry, and that the Savior's army could send in reinforcements endlessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its defeat was inevitable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But even so, it could deliver one final blow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It would make the Savior watch helplessly as his finest warriors fell, one by one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the Savior dared step into its domain—he would die as well!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're right. I can't resist this psychic power…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eden took a deep breath, as if preparing himself, and then—without hesitation—stepped into the chamber.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Hive Mind's psychic force was overwhelming. His own psychic strength was nowhere near enough to resist. And his armor? A close-quarters variant, lacking any psychic shielding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But that was his advantage!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No… no! You can't—how dare you come in here?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Hive Mind's eyes bulged in terror, its shriek rising to a fever pitch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It understood the Savior's nature.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he dared to step in—he must have had a surefire plan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the ancient Hive Mind couldn't comprehend what kind of power could resist its psychic assault.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dark purple ripples of psychic pressure formed a dense sphere, radiating crushing gravity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Hive Mind watched in disbelief as the Savior walked into the heart of the storm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next moment—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ripples warped, compressing away from him, forming a humanoid outline around his body. The edges of the sphere eroded, as if dissolving away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The psychic energy… was avoiding the Savior.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or rather, the Savior was repelling it!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Faint golden runes etched into the blackstone-heavy armor glowed softly, a subtle mechanical hum emanating from within.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rare blackstone artifact activated, rendering Eden into an Untouchable—an anti-psyker, like the Sisters of Silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This blackstone technology's prototype had come from the Daemon Research Institute's sage, Mao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had originally created a \"Silent Collar\"—a nearly useless trinket that drew ridicule from his peers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Eden had seen the potential and refused to scrap the project. Instead, he dramatically increased funding and kept it alive for decades.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Years of massive investment paid off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the rapid advancement of blackstone technology and this concept's refinement, the project finally bore fruit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mao combined the two technologies and created equipment capable of simulating an Untouchable's ability.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cost was astronomical—but the practicality? Unmatched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And now, it worked—right here, on the battlefield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How… how can you have such an ability?! You're not an anti-psyker lifeform!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Hive Mind grasped the implications, its disbelief turning to sheer panic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It ramped up its psychic output, the golden rune-skulls on Eden's armor creaking under the strain—but they held firm, repelling the Hive Mind's energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All it could do was watch, helpless, as the Savior strode closer—step by step.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stop—!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Hive Mind was utterly terrified, scrambling to find some countermeasure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it was too late.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eden surged forward, closing the distance to the ancient, monstrous bug. His hand shot out—clamping down on its throat, grasping its destiny in his grasp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instantly, the psychic energy dissipated. The pressure on the warriors lifted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eden's arm was like a steel vice, locking the Hive Mind in place, lifting it into the air. Their gazes met in midair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, this ancient Hive intelligence—this devourer of countless lives—struggled like a helpless larva.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It had no power left to resist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Savior's eyes were void of warmth, his voice like an icy wind from the depths of the tundra—cold, cutting, and absolute:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You have only one choice. 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