[{"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-178":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},1510977,1962,"Chapter 178: A “Voluntary” Request to Join the Campaign for the Wheel of Fire","warhammer-the-11th-primarch-the-black-emperor-chapter-178",178,"\u003Cp>On board the Emperor's Flagship, the Bucephalus.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Standing in the circular observation corridor, Horus frowned as he peered through the arched glass down into the banquet hall below, where a group of savages mingled awkwardly with the splendor of the flagship.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their crudely made armor was primitive and ugly, completely out of place in the ornate vessel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their tattooed skin was filthy, their hair even filthier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even from over sixty meters away, the Primarch could smell their foul stench.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They behaved like children, playing with the glassware and light fixtures adorning the banquet tables.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When one of them accidentally smashed something, they burst into laughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They suspiciously sniffed the fine wines and luxurious dishes, mocking the servants who brought them food.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were rude, unworthy, and mocked the Emperor's generosity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Horus furrowed his brow. Though he had followed the Emperor's teachings and accepted his role as \"the big brother,\" he found not a trace of civilization in the Fenrisians.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to the people of Vostroya, they were little more than brutes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he pondered, he turned and saw Nareth approaching. A smile appeared on Horus's face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My brother, it is good to see you again.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your achievements have astonished me. I'm proud of you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nareth responded calmly, \"They are nothing compared to the Luna Wolves. Your legion's glory is second to none.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Horus didn't pursue the subject further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rapid expansion of Shadows of Order, conquering fourteen star systems in five years, had put him under intense pressure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Nareth subjugated a Knight World, Horus pushed the Luna Wolves to seize nineteen systems.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But despite the 63rd Expedition Fleet's rapid conquest of eleven star systems, they failed to find a Knight World.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only when Shadows of Order slowed down to begin planetary construction did Horus feel the pressure ease slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You've done more than just conquer, I've heard your legion brings new order to the worlds joining the Imperium.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your Fourth Chapter took six star systems from the Araneus Continuity and is now developing one of the renamed planets, Necromunda.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nareth stood by the curved corridor and looked down at the Fenrisians. \"The Emperor approves of my methods.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Horus's tone grew impassioned with admiration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Every rediscovered colony must be transformed, enlightened by Imperial Truth, turned into gems of civilization and prosperity. That is our mission.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In this, Shadows of Order has surpassed the Luna Wolves. I've instructed the Mournival to study your methods and asked captains and lieutenants to emulate them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced down. \"But I'm not sure these Fenrisians can be as adaptable as the Vostroyans…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, looking to Nareth, he said, \"I heard they challenged you and your sons to a hunt, and lost completely.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's right. We were victorious.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nareth nodded slightly but didn't indulge Horus's curiosity by detailing the hunt. He returned to the topic at hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They see the Emperor as the All-Father, a divine king descending from the heavens. They'll obey his every command.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's a violation of the Imperial Truth. Father has made it clear: He is no god.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Horus scowled, voice brimming with anger. \"He is a great man, but still a man.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He must understand this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Russ and his people will come to understand,\" said a new voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Emperor had appeared behind the two Primarchs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stepped up to the viewing window, looking down with interest. \"Enoch Rathvin has met his gene-father.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nareth looked down as well. The Fenrisians showed no fear of the Astartes. Though smaller in stature, they watched the warriors of the Sixth Legion with keen eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They didn't recognize the Raptor's Head emblem or campaign honors; they were simply assessing strength, comparing the Sixth Legion's warriors to Sanchez.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Wolf King and Enoch locked eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leman Russ placed a hand on Enoch's shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My son.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Sixth Legion's former leader immediately knelt, bowing before his gene-father and swearing loyalty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Emperor watched Enoch step down from command and leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned and gestured toward the hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Horus, will you go meet your brother?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Horus looked at the banquet room. The Wolf King was already smiling up at him, a savage smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nareth, come with me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a brief nod between brothers, Nareth followed the Emperor to the bridge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon entering the strategy chamber, Nareth's gaze locked on a gold-armored warrior wielding a spear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Primarch instantly sensed the weapon's aura, similar to the Dionysian Spear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Powerful… but not as repulsive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Apollonian Spear\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the one holding it, Nareth, recognized him immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sensing his gaze, the Emperor spoke:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Constantin Valdor, commander of my Custodian Guard.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nareth, Primarch of the Eleventh Legion.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They exchanged greetings, and the Emperor turned to Valdor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Show us the situation in the Wheel of Fire.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Valdor spoke: \"Our understanding is limited, but we know the system has eight planets. A powerful Ork Warboss has risen and established an empire. Billions of greenskins have gathered under his banner.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Nareth understood why the Old Man had summoned him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'The Campaign of the Wheel of Fire. The Space Wolves fought for five years, losing a third of their numbers. Because of their sacrifice, Russ received two rewards from the Emperor: The Dionysian Spear and one of the galaxy's most powerful fortresses, The Fang.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"These Orks threaten the Imperium's expansion.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Valdor fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nareth then \"volunteered.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My lord, I will lead my legion to the Wheel of Fire system, purge the greenskin filth, and present you with the Ork warboss's head.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Emperor smiled with satisfaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My son, I trust you to vanquish any foe.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At his words, Nareth felt something stir inside. He was almost done digesting the \"Briber\" potion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Once I take the Warboss's head and offer it to the Emperor, the potion will be fully digested.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though a brutal campaign, Orks are full of potion materials, especially what I need for the \"Baron of Corruption.\"'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'11 teeth from Evil Sunz Orks. Plus, there's The Fang and the Dionysian Spear\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I don't want the spear. If I ask for something else, will the Old Man agree?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Nareth calculated, the Emperor added: \"Your brother Russ, once his education and the Terra celebration are complete, will also head to the Wheel.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nareth felt a twinge of concern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Wait, we're each getting a prize? I want The Fang. Not the spear!'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You'll accompany us to Terra, then onward to the Wheel.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'So… is this a competition between me and Russ? Or are we meant to cooperate?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'A visit to Terra isn't bad. Tierney should have finished digesting the 'Marauder' potion. I can promote him to Sequence 8, 'Swindler, and deliver the Gyrinx.' And if he's found the Black Eight-Legged Wolf, even better.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Nareth mulled this over, the Emperor said: \"Come with me. I have important matters and need your counsel.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They entered a private chamber.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once seated, the Emperor activated runes to initiate a null field.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I want your opinion on psykers.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your legion contains more psykers than most. The Fifteenth Legion you command also employs many.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I've faced the warp. I know the horrors lurking within. Russ has his reasons for opposing psykers.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nareth was silent for a moment, mind racing. Then he answered carefully:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Psychic power is a weapon. Like a bolter, only a fool would cast it aside in battle.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Like any weapon, it is dangerous if untrained. But in the hands of a trained warrior, it strikes true.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had to defend the use of psychic powers, to protect his psykers and hide the existence of the Beyonders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he couldn't appear obsessed with the warp, like the Khan of Chogoris.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Emperor remained unreadable, weighing his words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes. Psychic power is dangerous, but also vital to the Great Crusade.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I will allow the legions to experimentally form Librarius departments, until I decree otherwise.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As you wish, my lord.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Returning to the Throne of Shadow Sovereignty, Nareth ordered each Chapter to establish a Librarius.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He also messaged Arsena, Sanchez, and others on the surface of Fenris, summoning them back to the flagship.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon inspection, Nareth was shocked to discover that Sanchez had already digested the \"Provoker\" potion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He promoted Sanchez to Sequence 7: Pyromaniac\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three days later, the fleet set sail, for Terra.\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>",1378,"2026-06-06T05:05:10.769Z",1,"novelbin.me","9da291284b4120ca44049d66e3dea6685d00a7592618de60a31520abf356a95d","warhammer-the-11th-primarch-the-black-emperor-chapter-179","warhammer-the-11th-primarch-the-black-emperor-chapter-177",698,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fwarhammer-the-11th-primarch-the-black-emperor-cover.jpg"]