Warhammer: Black Emperor

Chapter 210: A Three-Part Description Pointing to Nimrod

After thinking for a moment, Thomas asked.

"Father, do you mean that the members of the royal court who received the power you bestowed upon them refer to themselves as psionicists when using their abilities?"

"Yes."

Ninglu considered that in the near future, he might have to cooperate with other legions in combat, and that there would always be times when extraordinary individuals were forced to use their extraordinary abilities due to circumstances.

Aside from outward manifestations such as "Warrior," "Sleepless," and "Sailor," which are considered to be physical attributes, many sequences exhibit distinct differences.

Psionicists possess diverse abilities, which serves as the best disguise for those who are extraordinary.

Moreover, having a think tank background makes it even more difficult for someone to figure out the secrets of "psychics".

Every "psychic" goes through a complex process from the shadows of ordinary order to becoming a commander.

Their identities will change several times, from their original chapter to the Honor Guard, to the Think Tank, back to their chapter, out of the Think Tank, and finally to becoming commanders.

It is impossible for non-Legion members to traverse multiple Legion organizations to trace the "Psionicists'" trajectory, making it difficult to understand them and, naturally, even more difficult to uncover their secrets.

"I understand."

After the think tank director finished speaking, Ning Lu continued.

“Szesny will succeed you as the lord of the Ninth Chapter.”

Ninglu chose Szesny as lord from among many company commanders.

He was his earliest follower, and his abilities met the standards of a lord.

"You will remain in command of the Ninth Battle Group for the time being, until the Seventh Battle Group concludes its campaign on the Seventh Planet."

The duel between Sanchez and Enoch Lashvin was not yet over, and Nimrod naturally could not transfer his company commander and some of the "Tyrant" extraordinary individuals away.

The loss of some commanders will inevitably affect the 7th Army in the short term.

"The Ninth Battle Group will be deployed to Battle Moon, replacing the Fifth Battle Group."

Ninglu turned to the Primarch attendant standing to the side, recording the Primarch's commands, and spoke.

"The Second and Eleventh Battle Groups have withdrawn from the Second Planet for rest and reorganization, and the Fifth Battle Group will take over to carry out the subsequent cleanup."

"After the Third Warband arrives, it will serve as the main force to attack the Orc fortress, with the Fifth Warband providing support."

Nimrod learned from the report submitted by the Dark Lord that he had begun to integrate Mordian culture into the Legion, reshaping the Third Chapter and Mordian culture.

For this reason, Bukayo Arshavin did not come in person; instead, he dispatched the 2nd Company Commander Mikhailovsky and the 3rd Company Commander Gregorz, leading half of the Shadow of Order of the battle group.

Following Nimrod's orders, Bukayo selected elite soldiers from Modian to form the auxiliary force of the Third Army.

The Third Regiment, together with the auxiliary forces, conducted a series of targeted training exercises in Modian.

The Third War Group strengthened urban warfare and extended its reach to naval warfare and satellite space warfare.

The five fortresses on Planet Flame Wheel II will be the touchstone for the new Third Chapter.

After making a series of legion relocations, Ninglu asked the "secret seeker" a question.

"Have you gained anything from the language and rituals of occultism?"

“Father, in addition to the mystical language materials I send to the Primarch’s servants, I also study the original beliefs of various worlds.”

"One of the gods is known as the god of fire, and his followers call him that when they perform rituals."

The "secret seeker" spoke with a deep gaze and a profound tone.

"The great Vulcan,"

You are the master of the volcano.
You are the Crimson King who wields fire.
......"

Ninglu leaned back on the throne, taking in the ritual process described by the "secret seeker" one step at a time.

After the "Secret Seeker" recounted all the rituals he had collected from various worlds, Ninglu closed his eyes slightly and analyzed the ritual magic.

The "Black Emperor" pathway did not grant him this ability, so although Ninglu had some related knowledge in his memories, he did not try it easily.

The warp contains numerous lesser gods and demigods that appear and disappear intermittently; even he only knows a few, such as Vashtor.

If you point to the wrong thing, you never know what unknown entities you might attract.

To ensure success, Nimrod collected myths and rituals from Terra and various races.

At his behest, Alsena also collected myths and legends from various races, especially the prayers obtained from the Fenris Stone Tomb, which were of great reference value.

Ninglu spent a considerable amount of time analyzing all the materials, eliminating invalid parts, and gradually perfecting the process of the ritual.

What the "secret seeker" just said confirms his idea.

[Indeed, as I recall, ritual magic can be broken down into three parts.]

The first part is the ritualistic part that pleases or arouses the interest of the corresponding being; the second part is the incantation that describes the object of supplication; and the third part is the substance of what help is obtained.

Each part needs to be explained using a formatted corresponding language and symbolic symbols.
Ninglu's brain was spinning rapidly; the symbolic representation would be the "Black Emperor."

The language used will be Dunn, a language imbued with mystical power; therefore, the most crucial element is the incantation. [Make sure the directional description points back to myself, linking me to the "Land of Chaos."]
Nimrod is not yet capable of listening to prayers. To receive prayers across the galaxy, or even into the warp, he can only rely on the source matter he possesses.

What description would be most accurate to refer to "a country in disorder," and specifically to me?

The structure is defined as a three-part description.

The first sentence, "The Black Emperor, the Shadow of Order!"
Ning Lu further analyzed his inspiration and confirmed its feasibility.

The "Black Emperor" is the shadow of order, and I have named the Eleventh Legion the Shadow of Order.

Although I didn't directly call him the Black Emperor, "King" is a synonym, and the fact that I didn't directly call him the Black Emperor but used "King" instead is precisely the shadow.

This description could refer to both the "Black Emperor" and myself in reality.
After finalizing the first sentence, Ning Lu began to ponder the second.

"The Mysterious Ruler of a Chaotic Nation!"

This episode points to a "disorderly country"!
The essence is the core of ritual prayer.
After finalizing the second sentence, Ninglu began to consider the last sentence.

The last sentence should be related to the power of the "disorderly country". Since order has been demonstrated, the last sentence should emphasize the rules.

"The King of Light and Shadow Who Rules the Rules!"

The "judge" sets the rules, he is the light; the "dark emperor" alters the rules, he is the shadow.
After confirming the ritualistic language, Ninglu opened his eyes and looked at the "secret seeker" and the "reasoning student".

"I need your cooperation in performing a ceremony."

“You have never been able to harness the power I have given you.”

“You cannot use ritual magic because you have no one to pray to.”

Upon hearing this, the Primarch's attendant looked at Ninglu expectantly.

Thomas hesitated for a moment. The Primarch's words were a matter of faith, a violation of the Empire's truth.

This contradicts his previous education.

When the "peeping man" hesitated, he suddenly thought of the Heart Slayer of the Crystal Illusion, and he could clearly feel that it was real.

He then thought about how the Imperial Truth couldn't explain the "Secret Seeker" ability he had gained. How could he have acquired such an ability after drinking a bottle of potion?

Thomas's gaze hardened; what the father of genetics had said was what he was going to do.

The Primarch sensed Thomas's emotional shifts and waited until he made a decision before continuing.

"Now, I will tell you about an object of prayer."

"Father, to whom should we pray?"

"The 'Secret Seeker' is more capable in ritual magic than the 'Deduction Student,'" he asked curiously.

"You'll find out eventually, but before that, I want to tell you a trick."

Ninglu then used telepathy to send them a thought pulse.

“Ritual magic requires an undisturbed spiritual environment, which we must create ourselves.”

"The method is to first enter into meditation to accumulate spiritual energy, and then use a medium to guide our spirituality out and build it with the surroundings."

As Ning Lu spoke, he picked up a crystal box from the table, opened the lid, and took out a small black knife.

For the progenitor, it is a small knife; for ordinary people, it is a short knife.

He walked around the desk, stood in front of the two men, and opened his palm.

"This ceremonial knife is made of an even number of black gold pieces."

Arsena looked into Ninglu's hand and recognized the irregular white {XI} and {XXXIII} on the matte black metal as the even-numbered mountains from the high-gravity world.

“This technique is very simple,” Ning Lu said.

"Holding a ceremonial knife, recite the following in Dunn language;"
'I sanctify you, Blade of Ritual!'

I purify you, so that you may serve me in the ritual!

"In the name of the Black Emperor, you have been sanctified!"

Ning Lu recited the short and powerful words in Dunn's language. After finishing, he pointed the tip of his knife at the outer edge and began walking around the desk.

With each step, both the "secret seeker" and the "reasoning student" could feel an invisible force emanating from the ritual knife.

The spirituality connects with the air, forming a sealed wall.

After Ning Lu finished walking around, his desk was separated from its surroundings.

“The spiritual environment has already been created,” Nimrod then said, “making it easier to dispel.”

As Ninglu spoke, he stabbed with a ritual knife, and the invisible walls around him were pierced.

Ninglu opened two more boxes, inside which were two small black knives, one long and one short.

The longer one was only slightly shorter than his; the shorter one was a small knife in the ordinary sense.

(End of this chapter)