[{"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-184":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},1510983,1962,"Chapter 184: House Drake and the Lucifer Blacks","warhammer-the-11th-primarch-the-black-emperor-chapter-184",184,"\u003Cp>At the Primarch's villa, Nareth's gaze moved past the House of Drake Head, Barton, to the two black-armored warriors standing behind him on either side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two warriors in black armor had powerful builds, with broad, solid shoulders and legs like they had been hewn by axe and chisel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their weathered faces and necks were covered in pale scars.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nareth could feel the aura of strength radiating from them, no weaker than that of the Fenrisians.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The chests of their armor were covered with medals awarded during the Unification Wars, and from that alone he could identify who they were.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at Barton. \"Barton, are they the Lucifer Blacks?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The commander of the Solar Auxilia, Barton, replied respectfully, \"Yes, my lord.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please allow me to introduce them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Barton stepped aside to reveal the warrior standing to his left rear, dressed in black flak armor, his right eye replaced with an augmetic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Captain Theo. His swordsmanship is highly praised, even among the Lucifer Blacks.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nareth's black eyes narrowed as he glanced at the power sword at Theo's waist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Theo's swordsmanship should be close to the mortal limit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He recalled that Captain Chayne of the Lucifer Blacks had superb swordsmanship, skilled enough to exchange several blows with Alpharius and even leave a sword wound on him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although, in reality, that \"Alpharius\" had actually been a line captain of the 20th Legion in disguise, a line captain's skill in the Legion era far surpassed that of a normal Astartes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Barton then turned to his right, revealing another warrior whose arm had been replaced with a mechanical prosthetic, wearing a flak jacket.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shield Guard Laurent, he once blocked ten of Theo's strikes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nareth's eyes lingered on the ancient medals upon the two warriors' chests.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The sacrifices the Lucifer Blacks made during the Unification Wars were immense. Your achievements are worthy of admiration.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Receiving praise from a Primarch, Theo and Laurent both felt honored and bowed slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My lord Primarch, thank you for your praise.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nearly forty years old, Barton sighed. \"My lord, precisely because of their great sacrifices, their numbers are now fewer than a hundred.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Captain Theo commands only one warrior, Laurent.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The once-mighty lions of the battlefield now serve as bodyguards for senior officers.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two Lucifer Blacks wore complex expressions, filled with nostalgia for the past and sorrow for their present circumstances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nareth nodded slightly. He knew the Lucifer Blacks had never been rebuilt during the entire Great Crusade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the Horus Heresy, they had been re-formed as elite palace guards, often serving as bodyguards for the nobles of Terra and the High Lords.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Knowing both their current state and future fate, he could already guess the purpose of Theo and Laurent's visit, but he wanted them to say it themselves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What brings you here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Theo stepped forward and spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My lord, please grant us aid in rebuilding the Lucifer Blacks.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nareth tapped a finger lightly on the armrest of his throne. \"Why come to me for help? Hasn't the Sigillite aided you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Barton answered before Theo could.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My lord, Lord Malcador is burdened with countless affairs and has no time for this matter.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hesitated, then continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Furthermore, while the Lucifer Black Guard are not particularly demanding in terms of equipment, each warrior's training time and resource requirements far exceed the Solar Auxilia standard.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nareth nodded slightly. Now he understood why the Lucifer Blacks had not been rebuilt during the Great Crusade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were stronger than most auxilia, but required too much time to train, and were still weaker than the Astartes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From Malcador's perspective, it was more efficient to train Astartes than to spend resources on the Lucifer Blacks, especially during a resource-draining Great Crusade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My lord, your worlds are prosperous, populous, and resource-rich. You can help the Lucifer Blacks regain their peak.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Barton made his case, Theo and Laurent felt their hearts sink when the Primarch remained silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Without them, who will protect you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Barton was moved that the Primarch was concerned for his safety. He straightened his back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My lord, I'm not so old that I can't hold a sword. The House Drake also has elite guards, though they are far from Theo and Laurent's level.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Theo and Laurent are my bodyguards, but they are also my friends, my brothers in arms. We have fought side by side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I want to help them to restore the glory of the Lucifer Blacks!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Theo and Laurent looked at Barton with gratitude. Nareth read the emotions on their faces and smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Barton, your safety is also important. In my forces, I have many warriors who have undergone partial augmentations.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Over 15,000 of the Vostoyan auxilia had received at least one surgical augmentation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rebuilding the Lucifer Blacks would also serve Nareth's purpose, allowing part of his auxilia to absorb the Guard's culture and training, producing better warriors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I will choose elite soldiers to serve as your bodyguards.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tairava was relatively autonomous, but the House Drake was the largest fully Imperial-aligned noble house to side with the Primarch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most Terra-based factions to join Nareth so far had been military in nature. The Drakes had served in the armed forces for generations, with many members in the Solar Auxilia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his memory, the House Drake would continue to flourish even 10,000 years later, producing Lord Commanders of the Imperial Guard in every generation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even their sidelined branches would receive trade warrants, becoming Rogue Traders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Assigning guards would not only protect Barton but also extend influence over the Drakes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nareth looked at the two black-armored warriors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You may recruit your first batch from the auxilia for a quick start.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You may also select recruits from my worlds, outside Vostroya, your priority will be second only to my Legion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You will receive weapons and equipment resupplies. Every soldier will be equipped with carapace armor; captains and above will receive master-crafted power armor.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Theo and Laurent hadn't expected the Primarch not only to agree but also to grant them such privileges. They knelt on one knee.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My lord, the Lucifer Blacks will swear eternal loyalty to you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Whatever your command, we will obey.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nareth rose from his throne, stepped forward, and helped them up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There's no need for ceremony,\" he said, turning to his aide. \"Arsena, take them away.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Barton, you stay.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the aide escorted Theo and Laurent out, Nareth addressed Barton.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You should know my Legion already controls six star systems centered on Necromunda.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My lord, I know, six chapters in a brilliant blitzkrieg.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Barton's eyes shone. He had pledged himself to Nareth because he admired the Primarch's speed and precision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Shadows of Order's strikes were less ferocious than the Luna Wolves', but they were more precise, more lethal, and brought lasting order to conquered worlds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to Horus, Barton admired Nareth more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Necromunda has a vast population but is underutilized. I need Solar Auxilia elites to go there and reform the old armies.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nareth did not intend to leave the 4th Chapter there long-term; once Adams established order, he would redeploy the Death Lord.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My lord, I will select retired elites from the House Drake and its vassals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They will bring their own top soldiers to Necromunda to forge a loyal, elite army for you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Nareth met with the many noble houses, elsewhere in the Disordered Lands, the Black Wolf began his cycle of nightmare and rebirth.\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>",1242,"2026-06-06T05:05:10.769Z",1,"novelbin.me","82fae4ec0641eab45cbe133374d89196dfedd1ae24d8bbccf7128b94faf14bd3","warhammer-the-11th-primarch-the-black-emperor-chapter-185","warhammer-the-11th-primarch-the-black-emperor-chapter-183",698,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fwarhammer-the-11th-primarch-the-black-emperor-cover.jpg"]