Chapter 98: The Emperor Hands the Second and Fifteenth Legions Over to Me for Command

The Ogryn psyker casually raised a flame shield, holding his hands high to revel in the surging power, and launched an attack against the enemies approaching his treasure.

The bolter round struck the flame shield and was immediately detonated by the psychic fire.

The Ogryn did not care in the slightest, but just as he was being indifferent, the flames surrounding his body suddenly retracted, and the flame shield vanished into thin air.

At this very moment, he, who had used the extraordinary ability "Bribe · Weaken" to gift the Ogryn a bolter round in exchange for the temporary extinguishing of the Ogryn psyker's flame shield, activated his Power Fist.

Upside down, he smashed a fist onto the Ogryn's head.

The golden energy field instantly tore apart the big Ogryn's head and neck, and the corpse tumbled down.

After controlling Daheishan, Ninglu renamed it Shuanshushan, the reason being that the growth patterns across the entire mountain range presented two numbers—11 and 33.

He named the black metal crystals Double-Number Black Gold.

After controlling the symbol of power over the local Ogryns—the Double-Number Black Gold—the various Ogryn tribes quickly submitted.

Ninglu reported this news to Horus via the sonic array communication.

"Horus, I have already conquered 33-5."

The communication channel was silent for a second, and only then did Horus's voice ring out.

"Congratulations, my brother."

Given the importance of the Double-Number Black Gold, Ninglu decided to station a unit locally; after deliberation, he selected Lieutenant Dixon of the First Company.

Dixon always maintained his sanity when the other battle-brothers of the company fell into madness; he was a scion who could be trusted.

Ninglu cultivated him into an "Arbiter," becoming the seventh member of the Royal Court.

The Primarch believed that with the charm and intimidation of an "Arbiter," plus the Double-Number Black Gold revered by the Ogryns, Dixon could control the entire world with just three squads.

Dixon's most important task was to build a mining base to extract the Double-Number Black Gold, especially the giant crystal at the center.

While waiting for Horus to finish the conquest of the ocean world, Ninglu returned to the Void Hunter and summoned Arsena Dunn.

Looking at the silver-haired psyker before him, he spoke and asked.

"You like reading very much?"

"Yes."

Just as Arsena finished answering, he saw Ninglu open his palm, in which sat a bottle of white potion.

While he was puzzled, a Mind Pulse appeared in his mind.

"This is the power I bestow upon you; drink it."

Arsena did not hesitate; he took the potion and drank it in one gulp.

A moment later, the "Reader's" long, narrow blue eyes flashed with sharp light; the ability the Lord bestowed upon him was too perfect for him.

Following Vostonian etiquette, he excitedly knelt on one knee.

"Thank you for your bestowal, my Lord. I will certainly make good use of the power you have granted me to serve you."

Ninglu nodded slightly and issued the appointment.

"From today on, you are my attendant."

"Your duty is to read every report submitted to me, perform analysis and verification, and report to me after classifying them by priority."

"As you wish."

The "Reader" readily agreed; if it were any other mortal, upon receiving such an honorable appointment, they would inevitably worry about their own inability to handle it while feeling excited.

As a Primarch, the documents submitted to him could be described as vast and numerous.

The status of every company in the Eleventh Legion, operational reports and other information, fleet movement reports, Astropath information reports, development reports sent from Vostonia and other territories, and many other documents could make a mortal collapse.

But the "Reader" was different; he had the ability to read all documents and understand them simultaneously.

"I will give you some time to adapt. During this time before the fleet sets sail, you are to read the reports and documents I send you."

"From them, you must understand my train of thought and find my classification criteria for priority."

Ninglu believed that after a period of running-in with Arsena and forming a tacit understanding, his efficiency would be greatly improved.

This was extremely important for him, as his Legion, fleet, and territory would grow significantly in the future.

Of course, this was not the only task Ninglu gave to Arsena; considering the "Reader's" ability, he issued another order.

"Besides official documents, in your spare time, focus your reading on the languages of various races."

He turned to send a Mind Pulse to convey his intent.

"Language contains special power. After you deeply understand the languages of various races, I want you to create a new type of occult language."

Ritual Magic required the use of text and language specifically for prayer and sacrifice; Ninglu did not want to waste time on such details, so he decided to leave it to the "Reader."

The "Reader" had gained the ability to use Ritual Magic; although not as good as the "Diviner" or other Tiers, he was still capable of the task.

Ninglu waited for five stellar days until Horus announced the completion of the conquest of the ocean world, and waited another eleven stellar days before receiving his invitation to head to the Revenge Spirit.

The two first exchanged views on the conquest of the Ogryn star system.

An hour later, Ninglu concluded with a sigh.

"Horus, your application of companies and squads is admirable, especially the use of the Reaver Squad."

"Using Chainswords and Bolter Pistols, they are very suitable for boarding actions and trench warfare in narrow areas; their flexible reactions can handle all kinds of complex environments."

The Primarch's praise came from the heart; this was the greatest gain from his and the Eleventh Legion's joint operations with the Luna Wolves.

Even though he had already decided to reduce the proportion of Reavers in the Legion, the experience gained previously was worth keeping.

"Ninglu, your tactics have also given me inspiration."

"Our father is right; you can always grasp the key points to launch swift strikes. This is the reason why you finished the conquest before me; you found the faith of the local Ogryns and seized it."

Ninglu also calmly accepted the praise; his black eyes flashed as he spoke and asked.

"Then, what is our next plan?"

Horus stood up, took a bottle of chilled red wine from the wine cabinet, poured a glass for Ninglu, and then poured one for himself.

"After I communicated with our father, we both believe that you have already mastered everything you need to learn."

"You have adapted to everything in the Imperium faster and better than we anticipated."

"From now on, you may decide for yourself where to conquer next and how to act; let us raise a glass together to celebrate this."

Ninglu gladly raised his glass; flying solo, his actions were even freer, and he clinked it against Horus's before draining it in one gulp.

Unlike the blade-like intensity of Lasvolt, the red wine was thicker and sweeter.

A smile beamed on Horus's face, "There is more good news to tell you."

"What is it?"

"Your command ability has left a deep impression on me; after discussing it with Father, he has agreed to let you lead the Twenty-Second Expeditionary Fleet of the Second Legion and the Twenty-Eighth Expeditionary Fleet of the Fifteenth Legion."

"This is a sign of trust in you, and it is an honor you deserve."

【The Second Legion, another legion that will be erased.

The Fifteenth Legion, the "Thousand Sons"?】

Ninglu knew that before the Primarchs had returned, aside from the free-spirited "Star Hunters," the other Legions were commanded by the Emperor and two other Primarchs—Horus and Ferrus Manus.

【Before Manus returned, I have actually become the commander of other Legions first.

The Emperor handing the Fifteenth Legion to me shows that he recognizes my command and leadership abilities.】

"I will not fail the Emperor's trust."

Ninglu solemnly promised, and after chatting with Horus for a while, he returned to the Void Hunter.

The Primarch ordered the Star Whisper Master to send a message to the 22nd and 28th Expeditionary Fleets, dispatching the Second Legion and the Fifteenth Legion to rendezvous at the Vostonia system, and then ordered the fleet to set sail.

(End of this chapter)