[{"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-81":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},1511180,1962,"Chapter 81: Void Hunter","warhammer-the-11th-primarch-the-black-emperor-chapter-81",81,"\u003Cp>Aboard the transport ship, Wojciech Bielek turned to remind Nareth:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My lord, you must name your new flagship.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Afterward, we must report it to the Imperial Fleet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nareth looked up from the data slate. After a brief moment of thought, he replied:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The relic-class ship's advantage is its range. Let us call it Void Hunter.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Like a hunter, it will deliver lethal, precise strikes to enemy vessels.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Void Hunter,\" Wojciech repeated, then nodded. \"A fitting name.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nareth noticed a flicker of hesitation in Wojciech's eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You've got something else to say. Go ahead, speak freely.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wojciech's gaze firmed immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My king, I wish to undergo Astartes transformation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Only after receiving the power you granted me did I realize… the world isn't made up of simple 0s and 1s, like the servants of the Omnissiah claimed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was a spark in Wojciech's eyes, his voice filled with longing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I wish to uncover its secrets. I've heard that becoming an Astartes grants not only strength but also longevity. With that time, I can serve you better and pursue the truth.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nareth considered that even Astartes legions need Techmarines, and agreed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Very well,\" he said after a pause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The shipyard project will be turned over to Rosicky.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Once you've been transformed, you'll travel to the Cult Mechanicum for Techmarine training.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Though their knowledge is incomplete, it is still worth learning.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As you command, my king.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wojciech smiled brightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nareth turned his gaze to the massive Void Hunter, far larger than the Final Sycthe, a colossal beast drifting through the void.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shortly after, he arrived at the docking bay and received a report from Howard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My lord, fourteen regiments have successfully boarded. Five more are currently in transit.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you wish to designate an order for the transformation process?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Earlier, on the transport ship, Nareth had reviewed the Eleventh Legion's personnel files and had already devised a plan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were currently 23 full-fledged Apothecaries and 10 trainees in the legion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"All regiment commanders and Wojciech go first. Then, the first squad of each regiment, followed by the rest in order.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The earlier the better, especially for the extraordinary leaders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Howard glanced at Wojciech beside him and silently guessed what this meant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Understood, my lord.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Howard departed, Nareth contacted Mikael, the Legion's Chief Apothecary, to confirm the location of the medical facilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, he was face-to-face with Mikael and the other Apothecaries, their eyes ablaze with zeal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Father, we used to watch the Luna Wolves grow rapidly. Now it's finally our turn—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He caught himself before saying Reapers out of habit, and corrected:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We, the Shadow of Order.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Would you like an anesthetic? The extraction won't hurt much, but it could make the process more comfortable.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, Mikael raised his left arm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mikael raised his left arm. Unlike standard Imperial medicae kits, an Apothecary's medical gear was integrated into his power armor, a complex system affixed to the left arm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nareth noticed the syringe in his hand was filled with a gray liquid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mikael explained proudly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is my custom anesthetic, derived from the lantern grass of Sevastien, a feral world.One drop can bring down a horse.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When operating on our brothers, I adjust the dosage to temporarily numb their enhanced physiology.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking up at his gene-father, he hesitated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Perhaps it can give you a brief moment without pain.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Unnecessary,\" Nareth declined.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hated the feeling of losing control over his body, even for a second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Begin.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately, they moved to remove the upper part of his armor, and Nareth lay down on the custom operating table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Father, we're beginning.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Nareth's nod, Mikael gave the signal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Apothecaries raised their left arms and activated the special extractors, piercing the flesh of their gene-father.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nareth only felt a slight itch, like a mosquito bite.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He frowned slightly, his thoughts drifting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Beyonder individuals of Sequences 9, 8, and 7 do not pass on their traits. Those of Sequences 6 and 5 can partially pass them down. High-sequence individuals can choose whether, and how much, to pass on. That's part of what defines the Sequences. Gene extraction falls under this framework, so I won't pass on my beyonder traits to my gene-sons.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mikael's voice brought him back:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Father, we've finished.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nareth redonned his armor and gave instructions:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ensure the survival of all undergoing surgery. If anything abnormal happens, stop immediately.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Understood, Father.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Apothecaries bowed, and Nareth turned to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the bridge, he saw Rosicky had already arrived and was coordinating with Wojciech on the shipyard transition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They both bowed respectfully when they saw him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a moment's thought, Nareth said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We'll build the shipyard on Gray Ash, Vostroya's satellite, just as Wojciech suggested.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The plan is sound. Rosicky, follow his design exactly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After confirming Rosicky's loyalty, Nareth had begun training him as a 'Savant'.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Rest assured, my monarch. I will give it everything I have and not disappoint you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nareth's eyes gleamed slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When I play with moonstones from Gray Ash, I can feel the pressure on my mind lift.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rosicky understood immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My king, before construction begins, I'll find every moonstone on Gray Ash and offer them to you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nareth left them to continue their work and walked to the command throne, where he sat down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Vostroya is my stronghold. It must be garrisoned. And new recruits must be drawn from its children.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He recalled his meetings with various officers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The one he left behind couldn't be someone cruel like Cezak, that would only plunge his homeworld into chaos.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After some thought, he settled on a candidate:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Captain Thomas of the 9th Company, a gene-son who had inherited his father's psychic abilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sent a message. Soon, Thomas arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking into his bright eyes, Nareth spoke:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thomas, will you remain on Vostroya to select promising children?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Father, I will stay. Though it means forfeiting the honor of fighting by your side, I will do what you require.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thomas didn't hesitate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good.\" Nareth nodded in satisfaction. \"You will have your chance to stand with me in battle.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But for now, you alone are suited for this task. I entrust our homeworld to you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thomas glowed with joy, like being bathed in sunlight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As you will it, my father.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nareth spent five days discussing details with Thomas, recruitment criteria, planning, and implementation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon after, he received a report: the officers had repainted their armor as ordered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He decided it was time to depart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A message was sent to Horus. The reply came swiftly, warm and booming:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nareth, my brother! Come aboard, we must talk.\"\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>",1106,"2026-06-06T05:05:10.768Z",1,"novelbin.me","b558a4ef401679f634f632d407d33905c0f9071b47a1dd0cdd2bd0c7720733ec","warhammer-the-11th-primarch-the-black-emperor-chapter-82","warhammer-the-11th-primarch-the-black-emperor-chapter-80",698,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fwarhammer-the-11th-primarch-the-black-emperor-cover.jpg"]