[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-warhammer-the-11th-primarch-the-black-emperor":3,"chapter-warhammer-the-11th-primarch-the-black-emperor-warhammer-the-11th-primarch-the-black-emperor-chapter-106":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Warhammer: The 11th Primarch - The Black Emperor",{"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},1511055,1962,"Chapter 106: The Ahriman Brothers","warhammer-the-11th-primarch-the-black-emperor-chapter-106",106,"\u003Cp>In the palace of Paradigm City, Nareth looked down at the data slate in his hand. Arsena's report had caught his attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Mechanicum transport fleet had been attacked by xenos ships, strange, pudgy, cylindrical batleships with high-frequency psyker readings detected by the augers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nareth quickly scanned through the Mechanicum's report. The xeno vessel was several kilometers long, with a bulbous end housing a cluster of thrusters, while the opposite end tapered, forming a blunt prow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its most distinctive feature was the massive petal-shaped fins extending from its rear, glowing with harsh, radiant light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After staring at the image for a few seconds, Nareth muttered to himself:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Cylindrical ships… psykers… Jorgall colony ships?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He remembered the Jorgalls, a xeno race that, during the Great Crusade, had tried to settle within Imperium territory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shortly before the Istvaan III campaign, a large Jorgall fleet had established a presence in the Iota Horologi system.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Due to reports of psyker activity within their ranks, Malcador had dispatched the Sisters of Silence to assist the Death Guard in destroying the Jorgall colonies and their fleet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'That xeno fleet must be destroyed.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Nareth contemplated, two Astartes clad in ornate crimson armor entered the palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked up. Their scarlet plate was etched with intricate geometric patterns, and on their left pauldrons was the emblem of the Thousand Sons Legion, a curved star.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since they had not yet reunited with their Gene-Father, their armor bore no cult markings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Astartes on the left, wielding a crescent-shaped staff, stepped forward and bowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Primarch, I am Azhek Ahriman, Captain of the First Company of the Thousand Sons. I report at your command.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other, identical in appearance, followed suit:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My lord, I am Ormuzd Ahriman, Captain of the Second Company of the Thousand Sons. I report at your command.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the Thousand Sons had not yet rejoined Magnus, they still adhered to the standard command structure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nareth observed the twin brothers. Their faces radiated the confidence of those who wielded formidable power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From 803.M30, when the Thousand Sons' psychic talents first began to manifest, until 823.M31, when the first of them died in Byzant due to flesh-change, the Thousand Sons had lived joyously, celebrating their unique gift from the Emperor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They reveled in the rush of power flowing through their bodies and the ecstasy of wielding psychic might.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My lord, forgive our delay. We spent some time enlightening the population of World 28-3.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Enlightening?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nareth narrowed his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'More like extracting their knowledge.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like their Gene-Father, the Thousand Sons craved knowledge, obsessed with unraveling mysteries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this regard, Azhek Ahriman's obsession rivaled even that of Magnus.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No matter,\" Nareth replied neutrally. \"I'd like a report on the status of the Thousand Sons.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As you wish.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As First Captain, Azhek naturally took the lead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My lord, the Thousand Sons currently number 9,999 Astartes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nareth's black eyes narrowed slightly. The flesh-change had yet to appear, and the legion, being near 10,000 strong, was expected. But that exact number, 9,999, made him immediately think of Tzeentch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'If the flesh-change isn't a genetic flaw, then it's a 'gift' from the Changer of Ways… Or perhaps the Weaver of Fates has already taken an interest in Magnus and is pulling the strings of fate'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He set aside the thought as Azhek continued his briefing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The 28th Expeditionary Fleet currently consists of 19 warships…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After listening, Nareth focused on Azhek.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I've heard you possess the gift of foresight.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Azhek, initially surprised, then felt a surge of pride. His reputation had reached the ears of a Primarch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He composed himself and replied humbly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, my lord. It is a gift from the Emperor.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have a task for you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nareth had decided to delegate the xeno fleet issue to the future Chief Librarian of the Thousand Sons. He turned to Arsena.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Send the Mechanicum report on the xeno encounter to Azhek.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As you command, my lord.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arsena stepped forward. For the first time, the Thousand Sons shifted their gaze from Nareth and focused on Arsena.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They immediately sensed that this mortal wielded significant psychic strength, his aura flickering with Warp energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'He is powerful, on par with some Thousand Sons. But not enough to match our elite.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Azhek scanned the data slate and then looked up confidently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My lord, I can trace the xeno fleet's trajectory, but I will need time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Granted. Go.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the Ahriman brothers departed, Nareth pondered a moment, then summoned Maria.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three standard hours later, a woman in tight black armor with a hood, dual glass daggers at her belt, and a pair of curved blades on her back arrived beneath the spire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She initially intended to sneak past the guards and appear in the palace from the shadows, just like she used to.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the moment she approached and raised her grapple gun, she felt two sharp, predatory gazes lock onto her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maria turned her head. Two towering Astartes stood at the spire's entrance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'So… these are the Sire's sons. Things aren't like they used to be.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maria wisely abandoned her usual stealth approach and used her communicator to send a message to her monarch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Nareth was notified that the \"Assassin\" had arrived, he turned to Arsena.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You'll continue speaking with the chosen candidates. Anyone who can chart a complete void route will earn a Warrant of Trade in my name.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nareth had no reason not to fully leverage his Primarch status for gain, yet securing loyalty still required effort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon after, Maria entered the palace. It was the first time she had seen her lord since the Primarch's return to the Imperium.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My lord, you summoned me. What are your orders?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nareth tossed her a datachip. The Assassin caught it smoothly with her left hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Send your agents to infiltrate the target ships.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ten agents for von Valancius, five for the others.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As you wish.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maria bowed and departed quickly. Assassins did not enjoy being exposed, especially under the watchful eyes of eleven Primarch guards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nine work cycles later, Nareth received word from Azhek Ahriman:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had successfully used divination to track the xenos fleet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nareth immediately gave the order to launch, determined to destroy the Jorgall colony ship.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He boarded the Void Hunter and commanded the fleet to set off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>.....\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you enjoy the story, my p@treon is 30 chapters ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[email protected]\u002FDaoistJinzu\u003C\u002Fp>",1057,"2026-06-06T05:05:10.769Z",1,"novelbin.me","dd257be26b207d9152c87752e098fdf341ac925dd44513a8236be9c1cd19d088","warhammer-the-11th-primarch-the-black-emperor-chapter-107","warhammer-the-11th-primarch-the-black-emperor-chapter-105",698,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fwarhammer-the-11th-primarch-the-black-emperor-cover.jpg"]