What Does It Mean to Make Me Sit on the Dark Throne?
Qin Yun acted swiftly.
He assembled a group of active players, drew upon the Adeptus Custodes and the Imperial Fists, and a unit of the Sol System Defense Force.
They boarded a warship and entered the Webway at top speed.
At this time, the Imperium had already built multiple fortified outposts along the Webway leading to the City of Miracles, based on the Gellar Field and the Deflector Shield.
As for why not use the inexpensive and high-quality Void Shield,
The main difference is that the Webway doesn't have the Veil like the real world; it's only separated by a single Webway wall.
Attacks transferred using the Void Shield are highly likely to be brought back by those Warp creatures.
For safety reasons, all outposts use the latest Deflector Shield.
The current mission of these fortified outposts is primarily to ensure the logistical support of the frontline troops, monitor any breaches in the Webway, and defend against potential demonic armies.
As Qin Yun led the Imperium forces toward Commorragh along the route through human settlements, they unexpectedly encountered Aeldari force led by two old acquaintances.
Eldrad Ulthran, the Farseer of the Craftworld Ulthwe.
The Harlequin Shadowseer of the Harlequins – Sylandri.
After establishing communication, Eldrad Ulthran expressed his wish to speak face-to-face.
After considering it for a while, Qin Yun let them board the ship.
The two Aeldari were welcomed into the battleship's reception room by diplomatic officials, where Qin Yun, along with numerous Imperium generals, received them.
"The Living Saint's circle of friends is truly wide; even arrogant Necron are willing to serve you."
As soon as Eldrad Ulthran entered the hall, he spotted Trazyn next to Qin Yun.
"In terms of arrogance, we are not even one ten-thousandth as arrogant as you."
Trazyn scoffed and retorted without any politeness.
"As the culprit who caused the chaos in the Warp, you have no right to blame others," Eldrad Ulthran said sternly.
"The Eye of Terror is surely not the work of our race, is it?" Trazyn sneered. "We repaired the rift created by your creator."
"And your indulgence has created a huge hole in the universe. How dare you stand here and criticize us?"
"The chaos in the Warp arose from the jealousy of your race," Eldrad Ulthran accused. "Without the War in Heaven, the Chaos Gods would not have been born."
"The law of the universe is that the strong prey on the weak. It is natural for a powerful army to wage war and seize resources. What is wrong with that?"
"Yes, yes, you Aeldari are good people, you have not started wars against other races."
"Did you make your fortune selling hooks, the former Aeldari Empire?"
Trazyn was already quite skilled at verbal sparring.
During this time, he learned a lot of new words from the God Chosen, which made Eldrad Ulthran's face turn red and then pale.
"Enough, Trazyn. Eldrad Ulthran is my honored guest. I don't want to embarrass you in front of others, but if you continue to be so insolent, I will not be so lenient with you."
Qin Yun looked at Trazyn, and a surge of anger ran through his mind.
This Trazyn really doesn't get along with anyone.
Trajan argued with him, Kasareth argued with him, and now even Eldrad Ulthran is arguing with him.
Moreover, the words spoken from that little mouth are like knives, stabbing straight into people's hearts.
Eldrad Ulthran's expression softened upon hearing Qin Yun reprimand Trazyn.
Qin Yun then looked at Eldrad Ulthran.
"Farseer, you didn't come here to argue, did you?"
"I've come about the Commorragh," Eldrad Ulthran said.
"Commorragh?" Qin Yun frowned. "Are you going to plead for your fallen kin?"
Trazyn scoffed, "When the Commorragh were capturing and torturing humans, you didn't plead with the Dark Eldar. Now that the humans have launched a counterattack and settled scores, you're pleading for mercy again."
"But that's normal. Some races have double standards. What others do is considered heinous, but what they do is excused."
"Their moral standards are even lower than ours!! The Necrontyr Clan kills at most for war and to seize territory, unlike some races that kill simply to torture people."
"You have no right to speak here," Sylandri glared at Trazyn.
"Of course I have one. I am an advisor to the Imperium of Man. There is an old human saying that goes, 'Those who hold a position should govern accordingly.'"
Trazyn stared intently at the Harlequin Shadowseer, a mocking expression on his face.
"Forget it, I guess you two are uncultured and can't understand such profound words."
"Simply put, now that I'm working for the Imperium of Man, I have to consider the interests of the Imperium of Man."
"We cannot stand by and watch the Living Saint be fooled and deceived by you."
Eldrad Ulthran and Sylandri looked rather grim.
Trazyn's words were too harsh.
Moreover, his words completely shut them down.
Even if they wanted to plead for Commorragh and ask the Living Saint to stop, they couldn't say it now.
"We are not here to plead for Commorragh," Eldrad said.
"Commorragh has now become a battlefield of multi-race warfare, and slaughter and death will nourish the Chaos Gods."
"Once they gain the upper hand, the entire Commorragh will unleash a terrifying storm that will sweep through the entire Webway system."
"Living Saint, I heard from Kasareth that you want to seek technical support from the Craftworld Ulthwe to repair the Webway."
"The problem is that once Commorragh is destroyed, the entire Webway will collapse, filled with demons, and will become unusable."
"Furthermore, it could also threaten Terra's Webway entrance."
Eldrad Ulthran paused for a moment before continuing.
"There is only one way to stop the Webway from collapsing."
"What method?" Qin Yun asked.
Eldrad Ulthran said, "That would be for you, the Living Saint, to personally sit on the Dark Throne of Commorragh and, like the Master of Mankind, suppress the raging Warp energy."
Qin Yun stared wide-eyed at Eldrad Ulthran.
You immortal old man, how dare you say such a thing?!
Why don't you go sit on the throne when you can put a young man in his twenties on it?
Eldrad Ulthran, having discerned Qin Yun's true intentions, looked troubled.
"Our race's use of psionic energy far surpasses yours, but there is one thing we must admit."
"That is, our race's spiritual potential is not as good as yours. We may look powerful, but it's just that the Old Ones have developed our potential to the extreme, unlike you who have only just begun to explore it."
"The surge in the number of human Psyker after the Great Rift opened is the best proof of this."
"There is simply no one in the existing Aeldari who can sit on the Dark Throne. Even if I were to sit on it, I wouldn't last an hour before turning to ashes."
"As Emperor Living Saint, your power is no less than that of Magnus, only you have not gone as far as he has."
"You only need to sit for a few hours to repair the cracks and then you can step down from the throne."
"Otherwise, we can only watch as Commorragh is blown up and the entire Webway system is paralyzed."
Qin Yun looked at Eldrad Ulthran,
This guy has lived so long, yet he's not even as good as Malcador?
It's worth noting that Malcador managed to hold out until the Emperor and Horus's final battle ended.
"Is it really only a few hours?" Qin Yun asked. "What if we end up not being able to get off once we get on?"
Eldrad Ulthran said, "No, the Dark Throne only suppresses Commorragh. Even if you leave the throne, the worst outcome will only be the destruction of Commorragh as a result."
"We have brought materials to repair the cracks. These are the only materials left in the Craftworld Ulthwe. Once they are used up, it will take a long time to cultivate them."
"Alright, let's give it a try." After thinking it over, Qin Yun decided to give it a shot.
Although dangerous, the rewards are also high. If successful, humanity will be able to control Commorragh and, consequently, the entire Webway.
The Webway is currently the most cost-effective way to travel faster than light.
If the Imperium of Man can control the Webway, its commercial trade will reach new heights.
After reaching a consensus, the Aeldari and humans acted together, taking a faster route to the Commorragh battlefield.
Imperial Palace.
"What do you mean the Imperium is in trouble? You've just banished me to guard the pond!!"
Seeing the information screen in front of them,
Trajan's forehead was covered in a dark line after he finished his daily training.
Aren't the Adeptus Custodes just fond of staying in the Imperial Palace and dislike interfering in the Imperium's politics?
That's wrong too!
Moreover, I am, after all, the Captain-General of the Adeptus Custodes and one of the High Lord of the Imperium.
Do you know what it means to have a high position and great power?
Do you even know what it means to have immense power and influence?
Issuing orders in this tone, and you expect me to guard the pond?
Do you not take the title 'Emperor Guard' seriously?!
Oh... I forgot, the Emperor is on your side.
The Adeptus Custodes were the ones who were banished to the cold palace!
Trajan angry that he snapped.
He then dutifully donned his armor and went out to inspect the implementation and execution of various policies.
The relocation of Terra's surface is progressing smoothly.
With the completion of the space Hive City, many people were sent to their new homes.
Construction of gardens has begun near the Imperial Palace, and initial results are already visible.
The lush trees and vibrant flowerbeds, arranged by the architect, are breathtakingly beautiful, like a paradise on earth.
Numerous drones and Servitor are tending to these plants, adding water and fertilizer according to carefully programmed procedures.
In the Living Saint's plan, the entire planet will become a giant Garden planet, a sacred place forever shrouded in light.
At that time, only Imperium heroes and cultists who have made great contributions will be allowed to set foot on Terra and pay their respects to the Emperor.
The High Lords of Terra is currently fulfilling its duties in a dutiful and orderly manner.
Meetings are held to discuss various problems encountered in the reform, followed by various disputes, until a satisfactory result is reached, which is then implemented.
As inefficient as ever, but stable.
The Adeptus Mechanicus is constructing various magnificent Megastructure in the Void of the Sol System.
Each of these Megastructure is far larger than the Mountain Array Ship.
Countless drones, mining Servitor, and workers are mining resources in the asteroid belt.
After initial processing, these resources are sent to the Adeptus Mechanicus shop for secondary processing and then assembly.
In order to acquire enough resources to construct the Megastructure, the Adeptus Mechanicus plans to expand its mining operations.
The mining operation has included galaxies connected to the Warp, and there are also plans to target the stars in several desolate galaxies.
Trajan briefly examined the Megastructure projects currently underway by the Adeptus Mechanicus.
Mega Shipyard, Quantum Slingshot, Stellar Energy Converter, and Trans-spatial Planet-Killer Cannon, among other things.
"This thing is pretty good." Trajan looked at the description of the Trans-spatial Planet-Killer Cannon and became somewhat interested.
By drawing energy from the sun and converting it, they can use interdimensional wormholes to launch cross-line-of-sight attacks on designated planets.
If completed, it would theoretically be able to launch cross-spacetime attacks on any location in the Milky Way.
At that time, sitting in Terra, you can remotely control the Trans-spatial Planet-Killer Cannon to fire a shot at the Eye of Terror.
Haha, so satisfying!!
At that time, the Adeptus Custodes will be able to support other battlefields without leaving the palace.
Trajan examined the relevant documents with a serious expression.
Those around him were utterly intimidated by his imposing presence, and they all lowered their heads, not daring to utter a word.
They had no idea that the commander of the Captain-General of the Adeptus Custodes was preoccupied with ideas about how to burn planets after the Trans-spatial Planet-Killer Cannon was successfully built.
The Battle of Commorragh.
The various factions are practically tearing their brains out.
The titanium group is the most tragic.
They had never experienced such a chaotic battlefield before.
They were all dumbfounded when the demons swarmed into the warship and launched their attack.
"We're here..."
"We're here..."
Strange sounds continued to echo inside the Protector Class warship.
Warp creatures flickered and took shape inside the warship, screaming as they pounced on the Tactical Squad formed by the Fire Caste.
The Fire Caste warriors' heavy battle suits were as fragile as paper in the face of the demons.
There was no blessing, no faith, no spiritual power.
The only technology the Tau people can use to fight demons is the technology they believe in.
However, in places where Warp energy is rampant, the laws of physics are forced to succumb to the chaos of Warp.
The technology they once thought could conquer the universe proved incredibly fragile on this battlefield.
With their sharp teeth and claws, the demons easily tore through their battle suits, tearing at their flesh and souls.
"What kind of monsters are these?!"
O. Shi saw endless monsters on the monitor screen.
Their appearance was terrifying and horrifying, beyond description using the language of the Titans.
Just seeing the appearance of those monsters was enough to cause damage.
Some irreparable wounds have appeared in the minds and souls of the T'au.
The Fire Caste warriors fought valiantly, doing everything in their power to prevent the demons from seizing their warships.
However, the demons' offensive was too strong, wave after wave, endless.
"Abandon the warships."
Realizing he could not hold the warships, O. S. issued an order for an airborne landing, hoping to preserve the expeditionary force as much as possible.
Meanwhile, on the other side, Vect, the Supreme Overlord, looked at the chaos and the Commorragh engulfed in flames and gave his final order.
"Immediately detonate the star."
The Black Sun, confined within the pocket dimension by special technology, suddenly expanded, releasing terrifying heat and light.
However, the next second, the Greater Daemon, the most beloved darling of the Chaos Gods, appeared on the chaotic battlefield of Commorragh.
The first to appear was Angrath, Khorne's favorite Greater Daemon and the guardian of the Skull Throne.
After Khorne's once-favored champion Skarbrand betrayed him, He created Angrath, making him the ultimate symbol of war and destruction.
The first thing Angrath did upon appearing was to swing his battle axe and shatter the Black Sun that was about to explode.
Next was Kairos, Tzeentch's most beloved Fateweaver.
He waved his Scepter, binding the Black Sun and turning it into a plaything in his palm.
Following closely behind Nurgle's favorite— Kugath, the Plaguefather,
He injected the plague into the Black Sun that was about to explode.
Countless flies and Nurglings crawled out of it.
Before long, the Black Sun turned into a rotten, porous bed of decay.
Finally, Slaanesh's favorite— Zarakynel, the Herald of Torment —made his appearance.
The black sun stopped expanding and transformed into a place of debauchery, tinged with purple and pink.
Countless creatures indulged in unrestrained lust on it, releasing their desires and pursuing ultimate pleasure.
The power of the Greater Daemon was now clearly manifested.
In places where Warp energy is abundant, they are the gods of mythology.
Two of the Black Sun turned green, revealing two Orks faces that roared "WAAAGH!"
This excited the Orks on the battlefield, who roared with excitement and slaughtered even more fiercely.
O. S witnessed this scene firsthand.
He always Greater Good as the truth.
But everything that's happening now has plunged him into deep doubt.
Is this universe truly scientific and rational?
Everything that was happening in my mind was too absurd.
Vect's face also turned deathly pale.
The Chaos Gods are influencing the Commorragh battlefield.
On the players' side, they also witnessed the outrageous behavior of the Chaos Gods.
"Damn it, nobody told me Warhammer 40k was high magic and high attack!" The Twisted Man knocked away the charging demon with a single blow.
"I'm totally confused Brother Captain Stern in the radio who chopped the sun into pieces with a sword is actually real."
Ten-Timer unleashed a violent bolt of lightning, blasting away the charging Orks.
"Quickly, go and Brother Captain Stern to come and subdue the demon!" the Turtle shouted.
As soon as he finished speaking, fiery tornadoes suddenly appeared within the human camp.
A Grey Knights clad in heavy silver armor, wielding a greatsword radiating terrifying energy, emerged from the flames.
His eyes burned with psychic light, Iron Halo hung behind his head, and the Book of Demons was bound to his waist with iron chains.
Behind him followed the Bane Legion, engulfed in flames.
The warriors clad in black armor remained silent, firing their Bolter at the distant wave of demons.
"For the God-Emperor!" A voice echoed in the sky.
The Living Saint Celestine has appeared.
Her pure white wings spread out, like those of a holy angel.
The Geminae Superia followed closely behind her, reciting sacred prayers with her.
Golden light shone upon the human troops, giving them the courage to continue fighting the enemy.
"Turtle? You've unlocked a new skill where your words come true?"
The Twisted Man looked at the Grey Knights, whose entire body radiated psionic energy.
Clearly, this is the legendary, famous "Brother Captain Stern".
The Turtle looked bewildered. "No, I was just talking nonsense."
The Warmaster swung his sword and killed a demon. "Then keep spouting nonsense."
"What nonsense are you spouting?" the Turtle asked.
"Quickly go and ask the Guide to exorcise the demon," Ten-Timer chimed in.
"Will this work?" The Turtle looked doubtful. "The Guide is in Terra!! How could he possibly be here?"
"Let's give it a try, there's no harm in it," the Twisted Man said.
"Quickly, go and summon the Guide to vanquish the demon!" the Turtle shouted.
Then, the war horns sounded.
Large numbers of human and Aeldari warships appeared on the battlefield of Commorragh.
PS: Another 5,000 words, but the second chapter might be a little later. I feel like my writing speed has slowed down recently, but I can't change the fact that I'm still writing 10,000 words a day.
Keep up the good work.
I expect this book to reach one million words by the 11th or 12th.