Warhammer: Black Emperor

Chapter 519 The Second Stage of Extraordinary Development
The Shadow of the Kings.

"...Having been tested in actual combat in the Behentem system," Szesny's briefing was coming to an end, and he exchanged a glance with Nicholas, the think tank member beside him.

“We believe the best way to use the power of the Ferocious Avengers is to unleash it rather than bind it with chains, which is also a more suitable approach for our band.”

“The ‘rage mask’ allows us to release our pent-up anger while remaining rational.”

"Of course, the shackles of reason should still be our last line of defense, so I think the cultivation of mind is necessary, especially for those who have not experienced the journey of the 'raging people'."

Ninglu nodded slightly, agreeing with the Storm Lord's statement, which was consistent with his own plan.

In his vision, each warband should simultaneously have two systems centered around extraordinary individuals.

A system was integrated into each company and penetrated into each squad, developing unique tactics centered on the main approach he selected.

The core of the Ninth Chapter is: the power of fury, the sea, and future air superiority.

His vision requires extraordinary individuals to realize it.

In the first phase of Ninglu's plan to develop extraordinary individuals, each squad must have one extraordinary individual who is the main path of that warband; they are the foundation.

We have now entered the second phase of development for Extraordinary Ones. Nimrod's goal is that each squad will have Extraordinary Ones from the main pathway of the chapter.

Between them, the order should be one high and one low.

At present, most teams consist of a Sequence 8 leader and a Sequence 9 assistant.

The current Ninth Legion is led by "The Wrathful People" as captain and "Sailor" as assistant.

Each squad should also have extraordinary individuals from other sources to enrich the squad's extraordinary ability system.

A well-matched team of extraordinary individuals can handle complex situations.

In the short term, his goal is to add three more Extraordinary individuals to each squad through different pathways, meaning each squad should have five Extraordinary individuals.

Another system, like the Wrathful Ones, brings together a large number of extraordinary elites from the main channels of this warband.

Currently, the Ninth Regiment, the Regiment's Honor Guard, and the First Company have initially formed this force.

While pondering, Ninglu said approvingly to Szesny and Nicholas.

“Your exploration is of great significance,” he instructed Arsena Dunn, “and summarize the experience and require other chapters to learn from it.”

The Primarch's servant, who had been recording data on the data panel, raised his head: "Yes, my lord."

The Black Emperor's praise and recognition invigorated Szesny, and he began to explain his plans.

“I have decided to promote it in the Ninth Chapter, striving to ensure that every member of the chapter masters the ‘Rage Mask’.”

"The elite of the warband will possess the 'War Mask' to accumulate more power before the battle begins."

"Think tanks, technical sergeants, apothecaries, and special royal monks will invest more in mental discipline, using the shackles of reason to restrain the power of anger."

“Very good,” Ninglu said, seeing that Szesny had thought things through clearly and had a well-organized plan for the battle group. “Let’s do it your way.”

The "Corrupted Baron" then turned his gaze to the spoils of war brought by Szesny. In addition to the shroud, the necrotic scepter also radiated a spiritual light, clearly indicating that it was a potion ingredient.

"Alsena, send these two items to the Forge of the Forge Master for research."

Nimrod finally turned his gaze to the crystal ball, inside which Schloss was weakly bound in the force field, solidified like a ball made of worms.

"Open it."

Arcena Dunn, Malena Scala, and Nicholas instinctively resisted getting close to the crystal ball.

All three psionicists could sense the malevolent consciousness of the creature inside. Even with the Black Emperor's warning, which allowed them to restrain their own consciousness, they could still feel the terrifying consciousness lingering in the room.

They all maintained the third level of Thelma's state of mind, allowing themselves to stand in the palace with a relatively composed demeanor.

Szczesny calmly walked toward the crystal ball. He could also sense Shloth's evil intent, but it was much better.

Ninglu observed the different expressions of the four people and tried to distinguish their differences.

His gaze fell on Alsena and his two companions, and he thought to himself.

Psionicists have a close connection with the Warp, and they can mobilize Warp power to release psionic energy. Shloth's evil will acts directly on the Warp, just like an untouchable.

Shloth will sever the connection between psionicists and the warp, and this will affect them, causing them significant discomfort.

This was the result of Sloth, exhausted and in a state of quiescent dormancy, not actively using his suppression abilities, and thus not affecting the surrounding natural environment.
Ninglu realized that most of the Randan aliens possessed psychic powers, while Shlos was able to enslave them.

Perhaps, it was by suppressing them that Shloth was able to complete the enslavement.

The brain-eater's psychic powers were ineffective, Shlos was immune to toxins and diseases, and swordsmanship could not destroy Shlos's constantly regenerating body. Faced with methods such as necrotic bodily fluids, they were no match at all.

Even infiltrators can manipulate brain-eaters.
Nimrod turned his gaze to the distinctly different Szesny, pondering the differences between the extraordinary places.

The power of the extraordinary comes from potions, relying on the consumption of their own spirituality to unleash extraordinary abilities. Therefore, the "Wind-Centered One's" "Water Control" cannot be suppressed by Shlos.

While extraordinary abilities and psionic powers often appear indistinguishable outwardly, they offer a unique advantage when confronting Shrews, the Untouchables, and even the Blackrock technology of the undead.
Ninglu leaned back on the throne, giving his final summary.

[If they wisely refrain from using their psionic powers, Alsena and his two companions also have a chance to defeat the Shros Infiltrators.]

With advance preparation, the "Guardian of Knowledge" can achieve victory; in the open sea or in a vast, airy environment where one can take off, the "Wind Favored One" can win smoothly.

In skirmishes, the "biologist" can defeat the worm-men under any circumstances.
As Nimrod pondered, Szesny approached the crystal, tapping his gauntlets on the runes.

A series of runes flashed, and the crystal ball opened.

A splash of seawater soaked the obsidian floor.

The remaining nearly half of the seawater, still under the influence of its residual spiritual energy, tightly enveloped the spherical worm.

A worm awoke from its slumber, slowly swaying its body and bumping into several other worms around it.

One by one, the worms awoke and began to wriggle wildly.

Cohen felt unusually weak. He used five times the usual time and ten times the usual strength to stretch himself into sharp spikes.

bang bang bang...

Amid a series of crashing sounds, clumps of worms tore apart the seawater cage that bound them.

Ninglu waved his hand, stopping Szesny's actions.

He stood up and appeared in front of Cohen in an instant. He raised his left arm but made no further move.

The Primarch's eyes flickered with light and shadow, and his consciousness spread toward Schloss.

The Primarch's consciousness collided with the evil, dark will, and during the collision, his brow furrowed slightly.

Cohen reformed into human form, feeling a powerful spiritual force exerting itself upon him.

He let out a contemptuous hiss, his will hardening as he countered the foolish psionicist.

Ning Lu immediately felt a throbbing sensation in his temples and a buzzing sound echoing in his ears.

[It's not just passive defense; it can also actively use psionic energy to suppress others. Even if it's not an overseer, it's close to that level.]

Psionic suppression?

Let's see if you can handle it.
The primordial gene instantly ascended into the first level of Thelma's mind, her temples instantly calmed down, and the lingering sound in her ears disappeared.

He ascended to the second level of the Thelma realm, and golden light emanated from his spine.

Light streamed through the viewing window, piercing into the cold, empty void.

The Primarch's mental power crashed down like heavy hammers, striking the shield of evil will.

An invisible collision was playing out violently in the realm of the mind, with worms writhing wildly and the primordial standing still.

The Primarch ascended into the third level of Thelma's mind, his will pressing down on Shloth like a mountain.

"How can it be?"

Having traversed hundreds of worlds, this was the first time he had encountered an entity that suppressed him with psychic energy.

Never before in the history of the Slothians had such a bizarre event occurred.

Cohen glanced in alarm at the figure in black armor and golden wings, and a name struck his wicked thoughts like lightning.

[Ninglu!]

The genetic prototype of the "Shadow of Order"!
He immediately dispersed himself into clumps of worms, scattering as if his body were dissolving.

Ninglu stared at the scattered worm-men, comparing his own strength.

Without taking risks, my psionic powers can defeat the Sloth Overseer, but I'm likely to be injured against the Destroyer.

Baal Sarvor, the operation to rescue Omega ahead of schedule cannot utilize psychic powers.
The "Corrupted Baron" infused his power gauntlets with life and thrust them forward.

A golden light flashed, illuminating the entire Primarch office with its blinding brilliance.

The light from the lumen lamp paled in comparison to the dazzling golden light.

Ninglu stared at Sloth in the amber-like liquid, thinking to himself.

There aren't many Sloths, which is why they've been hiding behind the scenes; the potion ingredients from before were wasted.

Not every battle takes place at sea; capturing them still relies on the "judge's" "imprisonment"!

I hope that in the future, every company in every battle group will have a "judge".
(End of this chapter)