Warhammer 40k: Melee Warriors

How does the world look in Eugen's eyes?

It was obvious to everyone that they were caught up in the aliens' scheme and forced to do things against their will.

But Dahang remained immersed in his own world, regarding both Tius and Tarasin as strange-looking mechanical priests.

"You mean... has Da Hang gone mad?" Felicia whispered in Kane's ear, "Like that alien named Tius, didn't Tarasin say he went mad too?"

Kane sighed, then simply raised the gun to his temple and pulled the trigger.

The situation remained unchanged; under the technological blockade force field, their weapons were unusable.

"At least we're still alive," Kane said calmly, putting away his sidearm.

"Can this be considered living?" Felicia's eyes widened. Although she admired Kane, it didn't mean she agreed with everything he said.

From the commissar's perspective, at least Kane's words were practically a declaration of treason.

“How can this not be considered living?” Kane raised an eyebrow and glanced at Felicia. “No matter what happens, living is the most important thing, because only by living can you find a way to serve the Emperor. If you’re dead, you can’t do anything.”

"What if they betray the emperor while still alive?"

"Ahem...then let's survive on the premise of remaining loyal." Kane added a tack to his words, then walked towards the large ram.

"Da Hang, what exactly did you do to that alien?"

Hearing Kane's serious voice, Komi stopped fidgeting with his hands and looked up at him.

"What did what?"

"You mean that choking? Why did you choke him back then?"

"I saw that he was very sad, so I went to help him."

"You think choking people makes them happy? Who taught you that?"

“My mother.”

"what?"

“My mom said that when I was little, I was disobedient and always cried, so she would pinch my neck. When she pinched me, I would stop crying and making a fuss, and I would just want to sleep quietly.”

Kane was speechless for a moment.

Are you trying to sleep? You're probably being choked so badly you're about to pass out.

Seeing that he couldn't get anything out of Da Hang, Kane walked away with little interest and began to admire the intricate reliefs on the wall.

Ha... choking a necromancer overlord to regain his composure? Who would believe that?

If he hadn't experienced it himself, even Gu Jian wouldn't have believed it.

If his experience fighting in the Khorne region helped Koken solve his combat problems, then his experience mingling in Slaanesh's palace helped him to subtly perceive changes in people's minds, thus enabling him to speak to people in a way that resonates with them and turn potential enemies into allies.

As soon as he grabbed Tius's neck, Komi's consciousness entered his cold body.

Looking at the sea of ​​data that was tens of thousands of times more complex and massive than the Fifth Walker, Koken immediately noticed three problems.

First of all, those who fear death are indeed dead.

They lost their bodies, their souls, and everything that a living being should have.

Although the cold sea of ​​data simulates all possible scenarios, allowing those who fear death to think and communicate like normal people, it is ultimately just the result of the evolution of massive data exchange, and has nothing to do with the individual's will.

Secondly, when the machine spirit spoke of that strange connection, Komi also sensed it.

An invisible mark loomed in the sea of ​​data; if Koken hadn't possessed such a powerful spiritual perception ability, he wouldn't have been able to see it.

Based on the books he had read, Koken felt that these marks ultimately pointed to one being—the Star God.

These marks may be traces left by the Star Gods after they devoured the souls of the Fearful Dead.

Third, Komi discovered that Tius's madness wasn't due to sleeping too long and becoming confused.

Rather, it was also related to the Star God, because when he entered Tius's perspective, the scene he saw was exactly the same as Tius's, as if there was a distorted reality filter that was shining through Tius's eyes.

For Theus now, his dwelling place is not a tomb filled with despair, but a magnificent palace, and the warriors around him are all flesh and blood.

He firmly believed that although the influence of the dynasties had been reduced to some extent due to the 60 million years of slumber and the barbarians had controlled many territories, everything would be alright as long as the army of the dead marched out.

If we completely disregard the influence of psychic energy, there is only one being capable of distorting what one observes into this way.

That is the Star God Fraudster.

The mastermind behind the war in Heaven, the mastermind behind the infighting and killing of the Star Gods.

Even before Tzeentch was fully formed, you, Uncle Fraudster, had already turned the universe upside down—a true veteran of pure conspiracy.

Having identified these three issues, how did Koken influence Tius's thinking?

Of course, he also utilized his understanding of the culture and political system of the fear-of-death, after all, he hadn't read so many official books for nothing.

As he entered Tius's consciousness, about to be chopped off by the enraged Tius, Komi spoke calmly.

"This is the message from the Council of Three Saints conveying the will of the Silent King. Overlord Theus obeys."

Chapter 1194: We are...best friends

Komi had neither noble status nor dynastic identity.

His identity was less than a blank sheet of paper in Tius's database; it was nothing more than a wisp of air.

He's all talk and no action, relying solely on his words to claim he's an agent sent by the Silent King.

Would anyone believe that if I told them?

of course.

As long as Koken reveals enough secrets, that's fine.

As a man who has read the background books, Komi is very familiar with the official and unofficial histories of the Fear of Death.

Simply name a few top Dharma Kings, tell their stories, and hint that the Silent King's secret orders were involved in these experiences.

Then Tius, this little overlord, would easily be controlled by his own imagination and regard Koken as someone who could directly meet the Silent King.

If you still don't understand, try imagining this scenario.

You are an honest and hardworking official who spends all day dealing with your official duties.

One day, a stranger suddenly comes to your house, sits casually on a stool, and starts talking about what you did more than ten years ago.

He recounted each event in increasing detail, and even if you couldn't remember them clearly, his reminders helped you recall the scenes from your mind.

That's not enough. Clear your throat and list what your colleagues did last year.

After finishing speaking, he would give a mysterious smile and say something.

"You can fool them, but you can't fool us and the Emperor."

Looking at the cold smile on his lips, I thought of the current emperor, who is known for his cunning and wisdom, and I suddenly felt so scared that I wet myself.

Titus felt much like the official at the time. The great Silent King was far too unfathomable to him, and his plans were like the grand undertakings of an emperor, beyond anyone's comprehension.

By bringing up the banner of the Silent King and incidentally revealing many of Tarasin's dirty secrets, Komi gained Tius's trust.

As long as he doesn't directly order Tius to his death, this necromancer overlord will generally listen to his opinions.

The door opened, and Tius and his guards entered.

Compared to Titus, his two guards, though adorned with a great deal of gold and jewels, could not hide the dull, lifeless aura emanating from their eyes.

This can be considered a side effect of biological transformation.

As long as the mindset of a very small minority of those who fear death is preserved, the vast majority of the remaining fearful of death become monotonous machines that may not even answer a question.

“Ah, my servants, you seem quite pleased with the environment I have provided,” Tius said with considerable pride.

Kane chuckled dryly. This room was perfect in every way, except it wasn't suitable for the living. All its splendor couldn't conceal its true nature as a tomb.

We are not your servants...

Felicia grumbled inwardly, but Kane had already discussed the issue of submitting to the alien with her.

Don't let a moment of impulse ruin this precious opportunity to get up close and personal with the aliens.

The aliens' technology is extremely advanced, and we have no idea how many there are.

It's best to proceed with caution until you find their weaknesses.

"Uh, thank you, Master." Kane, who was both flexible and assertive, spoke the word "Master" without the slightest reluctance, as if everything was just as it should be.

Tius chuckled softly, and the magnificent jewelry, trembling slightly with his body, chimed like a beautiful melody.

“In private, there’s no need to be so humble. Although I am of a much higher status than you, I am not the kind of person who values ​​rank and hierarchy. If possible, I would prefer to become friends with you who can talk about anything.”

A friend with whom you can talk about anything? Kane's heart skipped a beat, but he didn't show it, because he didn't know if this was Tius showing his magnanimity as a superior to his subordinate, or if he really thought that way.

As Kane hesitated, unsure how to answer Tius, Komi got up from the sofa, chuckled a few times, and hugged Tius, saying...

"Since we're friends, let's give each other a hug."

Eugenie's hug.

In the eyes of some soldiers, this was even more terrifying than the political commissar's whipping.

At most, the political commissar will beat you until your buttocks are bruised and you're bedridden.

Oglin's hug could actually break a person's ribs and pierce their internal organs.

Hug me.

Such close interaction dates back to a long time ago.

Tius felt as if he had almost forgotten what it felt like to embrace someone. Looking at his own body, he felt a deep chill creeping up from his heart.

Komi swept his arm around Theus, giving him no time to think, and gave him a bear hug.

Click, click.

As Tius's living metallic body was held by Komi, it flashed with green and blue sparks, and some liquid of unknown purpose was also sprayed out.

"Wait, Da Hang, kill him already!" Kane tugged at Komi's sleeve, fearing that the entire tomb would go mad if Tius died.

However, Tius did not feel any pain. Instead, he hugged Komi back and said with a smile, "I can feel your passion. Your healthy body really brings me endless energy."

Even after the embrace ended, Tius was still somewhat nostalgic about the feeling, and the dents and cracks on his body were quickly repaired in Kane's eyes.