Chapter 185: Complete Data on the Stormbird

Ninglu opened his communicator and sent a message to Sanchez.

"I have captured the Black Wolf."

Pressing both hands onto the Black Wolf, he moved his mind to bring it back to the "Kingdom of Disorder," into the third layer of space.

Within the blood-colored chain wrapped around his right pinky finger, it seemed as if fresh blood was slowly flowing, radiating a spiritual light.

The Black Wolf was a Sequence 4 Beyonder creature; besides establishing a connection with the third layer of the "Kingdom of Disorder," Ninglu still needed to use other methods to make it submit.

Ninglu's consumed Spirituality had been fully restored; with a thought, he reshaped the Silver Tower.

Spirituality was continuously consumed and replenished until all scenes were reconstructed.

The Primarch walked to the side of the Black Wolf, threw it beneath the Silver Tower, and said with a smile.

"You were once a nightmare to countless people; now it is time for you to experience the cycle of a nightmare."

While contemplating, the Spirituality within Ninglu was instantly drained; the cyclical nightmare he had prepared for the Black Wolf would repeat endlessly.

Having met Huang Laohan, his authorization level had been raised; although the fourth layer of space had not yet been opened, his control over the space had further increased.

By utilizing the "Kingdom of Disorder," Ninglu could construct such a cycle, provided he replenished his Spirituality before it was exhausted.

The Primarch's eyes flickered with light and shadow as he used "Warp Insight" to peer into the cyclical area before him.

A moment later, he gave up helplessly.

【I can only vaguely perceive that some kind of power, a power related to rules, is acting upon this area, repeating the cycle.

After I promote to "Corrupted Baron" and undergo my first qualitative transformation, I should be able to discern the mysteries contained within to a certain degree.】

After returning to the real world, Ninglu boarded the gunship; while flying toward the transport ship, he stared at the far side of the moon through the viewing window.

【Although I know the Primordial Mother Copy is in the Herodotus Omega Dome, Talawa-37 has placed seven layers of genetic seals.

She is a powerful Gene Witch; it is not difficult for me to defeat her, but she could destroy the Primordial Mother Copy before I break the genetic seals.

I cannot take the risk; it is better to wait until the "Sun War," when Abaddon raids the moon and she is forced to call for help, to take action then.】

Ninglu thought further: 【If I act then, I can also win her loyalty.

With a Gene Witch, research into Primaris Space Marines and genetic mysteries will also proceed more smoothly.】

After returning to the Shadow of Sovereignty, Ninglu returned to the Primarch's office in the palace to handle affairs.

"My Lord, I have communicated with the Administration Department representative sent by the Sigillite; the new Forge World established by Mars in the sector adjacent to Vostonia has already begun operations."

"According to your agreement with Lord Malcador, the supplies we are required to bear have decreased by twenty percent."

"The representative from the Administration Department conveyed the Sigillite's gratitude, and he also relayed Lord Malcador's invitation, hoping you will attend the banquet held at the Imperial Palace tomorrow."

Ninglu nodded slightly; this was good news for the ongoing war that would continue at the Wheel of Fire.

"What banquet?"

"A banquet personally hosted by the Sigillite for you and Russ."

"In addition, nobles such as Patriarch Suo'er of Talawa have also requested a meeting with you."

Ninglu pondered for a moment and made a decision.

"I will attend the banquet and meet with Patriarch Suo'er the following day."

"My Lord, I have organized the documents sent by Tierni; among them, the data on the tech-warlord Tang, who was defeated by the Emperor at the end of the 'Age of Strife,' is the most valuable."

"The Gene Lord's research, which centers on genetic superiority, has research value in the fields of biological evolution and life-extension technology."

Ninglu nodded; even though Tang implemented cruel policies and was even killed by his fellow inmates after being imprisoned in the notorious Nusakambangan Prison, his research was valuable.

"Store the data and make two backups; deliver them to Mikel and Malena Skala respectively."

"My Lord, besides the genetic data, there is also the complete data on the Stormbird."

"The models recorded within are different from those produced by the Indoniseck Group and the Adeptus Mechanicus, who share manufacturing technology; among them are special models with greater mobility and those equipped with Quantum Domain Repellers."

Upon hearing this, Ninglu immediately became interested; the special models mentioned by the Primarch Attendant were similar to the characteristics of the Dark Wing he knew of.

He remembered that the Stormbird was developed to replace the older Sky Talon gunships from the "Unification War," and its technology originated from the Indoniseck Group.

The Indoniseck Group manufactured Stormbirds for the Imperium and shared the technology with the Adeptus Mechanicus.

The Storm Eagle is a variant of the Stormbird, while the Dark Wing is a special model used by the "Raven Guard," possessing outstanding stealth capabilities.

【Tang was the warlord leader of the Indoniseck Group; the technology he possessed is more complete.】

"Hand the data to the Techmarine for research."

At the same moment, on Terra, the area once ruled by the tech-warlord Tang was now Tierni's base.

The Emperor felt disgust toward the cruel policies of genetic superiority implemented during Tang's rule and had turned this place into ruins.

Tierni's base was built upon those ruins.

"For the next period of time, your task is to prepare a dossier on the Terran nobles, including the patriarchs' personalities, behavioral patterns, family histories, treasures in their vaults..."

After the "Trickster" arranged for his subordinates to prepare for the deception, he left the dilapidated palace and came to a circular ruin.

This place was once an arena, but now most of the structure had collapsed.

Tierni walked to the cage and said to the ginger-haired Brain Cat.

"My abilities combined with yours would be a marvelous combination."

"We will be excellent partners, believe me."

The "Trickster's" "eloquence" was highly persuasive; the Brain Cat, which was not highly intelligent but had been kept in captivity by humans for a long time, had deep, azure eyes that seemed as if it were lost in thought.

But after the Brain Cat was released from the cage, it still immediately turned and ran outward.

After promoting to the Sequence 8 "Trickster," Tierni's speed and agility had increased; with a flash, he blocked the Brain Cat's path.

A flash of fire appeared in the Brain Cat's azure eyes, and several balls of flame shot directly at Tierni.

The moment the "Trickster's" gaze met the azure eyes, he bent down abruptly and rolled forward.

Boom—!

The flames slammed into the arena; as the shockwave generated by the "Flame Blast" spread to the surroundings, the "Trickster" had already appeared before the Brain Cat.

"Didn't I tell you that you wouldn't be able to escape from the palm of my hand?"

"When will you finally understand that following me is your only, and also your best, choice?"

The "eloquence" of the Trickster made the Psycats hesitate for a moment, and Tierni's hand suddenly reached out and grabbed the Psycats.

The Psycats let out a sound like a cat's meow, and he angrily raised his claws.

An invisible wave of psychokinesis slammed toward Tierni.

The Trickster was forced to let go, and he leaned his body backward, dodging the "Heavy Strike" that was blasting toward him.

The Psycats landed on the ground, turned his head, and ran toward the outside of the theater.

The Trickster either leaped sideways, lunged forward, or rolled, dodging the consecutively fired fireballs with extraordinary agility.

The moment the Psycats was about to run out of the arena, the Trickster had already appeared in front of him.

Tierni shook his head, flew up, and kicked the Psycats.

"I told you, you can't escape."

One hour later, having completed the day's schedule of taming the Psycats and having adapted to the agile movements of his promotion to Trickster amidst intense dodging and interception, Tierni sent him back to his cage.

Afterward, he walked into a tower-shaped building; this was one of the better-preserved structures in the ruins and also his residence.

The Trickster operated the Control Staff, brought up a holographic image of Terra, and whispered to himself.

"If you want to swindle those nobles, you have to make them believe there is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity."

"Seize this opportunity, and their families will be able to soar."

"Lose this opportunity, and they will never have a chance to rise."

While the Trickster was conceiving his plan, Ninglu arrived at the palace banquet hall with Arsena, Sanchez, and the Honor Guard.

(End of this chapter)