[{"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-97":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},1511196,1962,"Chapter 97: The Emperor Put the 2nd and 15th Legions Under Your Command","warhammer-the-11th-primarch-the-black-emperor-chapter-97",97,"\u003Cp>The Ogryn psyker lazily raised a shield of flame, lifted his hands high, and bathed in his surging power while attacking any enemy that came near his treasured crystal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The explosive round struck his flame shield and immediately detonated in a blaze of psychic fire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Ogryn didn't care.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But at that very moment, the flames surrounding him abruptly vanished, his shield snuffed out without warning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was then that Nareth, having used his beyonder ability \"Bribe-Weaken\" to momentarily disable the Ogryn's shield with a gifted explosive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Activating his power gauntlet mid-dive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upside down in the air, he slammed his fist into the Ogryn's head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A golden energy field tore through the creature's skull and neck instantly, its massive body toppled and crashed to the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>.....\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After securing control of the Black Mountains, Nareth renamed it the Twinpeak range, as the growth patterns throughout the range clearly reflected two numbers: 11 and 33.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He named the black crystalline metal found there Twin Blacksteel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With this ore as a symbol of local power, the Ogryn tribes swiftly submitted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Using a communications array, Nareth reported the conquest to Horus.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Horus, I've conquered System 33-5.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was a brief silence on the channel, then Horus replied:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Congratulations, brother.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Recognizing the strategic importance of Twin Blacksteel, Nareth decided to station Astartes on the planet. After some consideration, he selected Lieutenant Commander Dixon of the First Company.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dixon had consistently remained rational while other brothers succumbed to madness, a reliable son.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nareth granted him an Arbiter potion, making him the seventh member of the Black Duke's Court.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He believed Dixon, armed with the authority of an Arbiter and the power of the Twin Blacksteel, could control the planet with just three squads.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dixon's top priority was to build a mining base and begin extracting Twin Blacksteel, especially the giant core crystal at the mountain's heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Horus completed the ocean world conquest, Nareth returned to the Void Hunter and summoned Arsena.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the silver-haired psyker before him, he asked:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you like to read?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes,\" Arsena replied instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could say more, he noticed Nareth extend his hand, a small bottle of white liquid rested in his palm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As confusion flickered in Arsena's eyes, a thought pulse entered his mind:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This power shall serve your vision. Drink it\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without hesitation, Arsena took the bottle and drank it in one gulp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moments later, the Reader's narrow blue eyes gleamed with brilliance; the power granted by his lord was perfectly suited for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following Vostroyan tradition, he knelt on one knee.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, my lord. I shall use this gift wisely and serve you with all my ability.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nareth nodded slightly and issued his command:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"From this day forward, you are my attendant.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your duty is to read every report addressed to me, analyze and evaluate them, categorize by priority, and report back accordingly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As you command.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Reader accepted without hesitation. If it were any other mortal, such an appointment might overwhelm them with both honor and anxiety.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, reports sent to a Primarch were voluminous and complex: combat data from every company of the 11th Legion, fleet movements, Astropathic messages, development updates from territories like Vostroya… enough to break an ordinary mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the Reader was different. He had the ability to read everything simultaneously and fully understand it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'll give you time to adapt,\" Nareth added. \"Before the fleet departs, study the reports I send you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"From them, you'll learn to grasp my mindset and identify how I prioritize information.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nareth believed that once Arsena adjusted, they would develop perfect synergy, dramatically boosting efficiency.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was critical as the legion, fleet, and territories would all expand in the future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This wasn't his only task. Considering the Reader's abilities, Nareth gave him a second order:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In your spare time, focus your reading on the languages of various races.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then sent a thought pulse conveying his intent:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Language holds hidden power. Once you fully understand them, I want you to create a new occult language.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ritual magic requires specific scripts and sacred words. Nareth didn't want to waste his own time designing these, so he handed the task to the Reader.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While not as powerful as a Seer, the Reader had gained the ability to use ritual magic, making him more than capable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After five star days, Horus completed the conquest of the ocean world. Another eleven days passed before Nareth received an invitation to board the Vengeful Spirit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two discussed the conquest of the Ogryn star system in depth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After one stellar hour of debriefing, Nareth remarked:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Horus, I admire your use of Companys and squads, especially the Reaver squads.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Equipped with chainswords and bolt pistols, they excel in boarding actions and trench warfare. Their agility makes them adaptable to complex environments.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was heartfelt praise from Nareth. His biggest takeaway from working alongside the Luna Wolves was learning how Reavers operated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he had decided to reduce the number of Reavers in his own legion, the experience was worth keeping.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your tactics have inspired me, too, Nareth,\" Horus replied. \"Father was right, you're always able to seize the key point and strike with precision.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's why you completed your conquest ahead of me. You found the Ogryns' source of faith and took it for yourself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nareth accepted the praise calmly. His black eyes glinted as he asked:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So, what's our next move?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Horus stood, took a chilled bottle of red wine from the cabinet, poured a glass for Nareth and then for himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"After speaking with Father, we both agree: you've learned all you need.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You've adapted to the Imperium faster and better than we anticipated.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"From now on, you're free to choose where to conquer and how to act. Let's toast to this new beginning.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nareth gladly raised his glass. Now that he could operate solo, he would have greater freedom. He clinked glasses with Horus and drank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike the scorching edge of liquor, the wine was thicker, smoother, and sweeter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Horus smiled broadly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"One more bit of good news.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What is it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your command ability impressed me. After speaking with Father, he agreed to assign you Expedition Fleet 22 of the 2nd Legion and Expedition Fleet 28 of the 15th Legion.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's a sign of trust, and a well-deserved honor.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'The 2nd Legion… one of the two that will eventually be erased. The 15th Legion… the Thousand Sons?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nareth understood that before the return of all Primarchs, most legions were led by the Emperor himself or by the two senior Primarchs: Horus and Ferrus Manus.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Looks like I've become a legion commander before Ferrus returned. For the Emperor to entrust me with the 15th Legion, he must truly value my leadership.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I will not fail the Emperor's trust,\" Nareth solemnly vowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After chatting with Horus for a while longer, he returned to the Void Hunter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He ordered the Astropaths to send word to the 22nd and 28th Expedition Fleets, instructing the 2nd and 15th Legions to rendezvous at the Vostroya system.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, he issued a final order:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fleet, begin the journey.\"\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>",1201,"2026-06-06T05:05:10.768Z",1,"novelbin.me","74c6bc4b1f67f7d3e0f0d888331585e660461cf005a7ef312690c4f1c92db37a","warhammer-the-11th-primarch-the-black-emperor-chapter-98","warhammer-the-11th-primarch-the-black-emperor-chapter-96",698,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fwarhammer-the-11th-primarch-the-black-emperor-cover.jpg"]