Following the Omnissiah's favored one offered a better chance of completing the research than following Corax
After the Joint War Council concluded, Corvus Corax returned to his temporary residence and summoned Balthasar Kuturi.
His dark eyes were fixed on the Chief Librarian, whose Force Staff hung at his waist. "Balthasar, I have decided to disband the Legion's Librarian."
"You and your fellow Librarian members will once again be forbidden from using Psionic Energy; any use of it without special orders will be punishable by death."
Balthasar stared at his father, unable to comprehend why his attitude toward Librarian kept changing.
"Father, the Librarian proved our worth in Narsis's previous actions."
"We can fight against the evil forces used by the traitors, and you need us."
Corax raised his pale hand, interrupting Balthasar.
"This is my decision!"
"You and the other Librarian will be sent to Terra."
Balthasar slowly knelt on the ground, unfastening his Force Staff and Force Sword from his waist and placing them on the ground.
"Father, I am the Chief Librarian. If there is any guilt, I am willing to bear it alone."
Corax's dark eyes gazed intently at Balthasar. The time it took for his heart to beat five times felt like an eternity to the Chief Librarian.
Same as five days.
"They may stay, but they are forbidden from using any Psionic Energy power."
"And you, Balthasar, you will not participate in the next operation; you will accompany the Adeptus Custodes, Arcatus, to Terra."
"The Sigillite will decide your ultimate fate."
Balthasar lowered his head. "As you command."
He rose and left the Primarch's dwelling.
Instead of immediately reporting to the Adeptus Custodes Arcatus, Balthasar returned to his room, quickly arranged the Euclidean Sigil, and prayed to the Black Emperor.
The moment his prayer was uttered, the black mist engulfed him.
"This is the result of our discussions at the Joint War Council. The decision on how to proceed is yours."
[The Lord of Light, after the meeting, also reported to the Black Emperor.] Balthasar pondered, looking towards the figure seated high on the Throne.
"Corax is right, the Varia Superior must be protected by sufficient forces," Alpharius said slowly, leaning against his the Throne.
How many other Astartes legions have gathered at the Astronomican?
"My lord, as of now, there are a total of 39,200 people, of which the Dark Angels are the most numerous, numbering 36,150."
"The others include loyalists from the rebel legions, and also loyalists."
"Lighting up the Pharos Lighthouse, as expected, attracted the most Dark Angels with whom I have a mysterious connection," Nimrod thought to himself.
"You leave behind five thousand Shadow of Order, and ten thousand Dark Angels to guard Varia Superior."
"You will lead the others to Taran and recruit them during the war."
"Your other task is to bring Taran under control; this world will be the Second Legion's primary recruitment ground."
While the Virus Bomb released by Perturabo brought catastrophe to Taran, turning the world into Death World, the brutal war with the Iron Warriors also forged the people of Taran like a furnace.
The Battle of Taran was Great Birthday Celebration and also the largest tank battle in the history of Imperium of Man.
The two sides deployed more than ten million tanks, and when the Iron Warriors retreated, there were one million armored wrecks on the battlefield.
The Taran forged themselves in the brutal guerrilla warfare, and the qualities they cultivated in that cruel war will shape them into the "Taran Desert Raiders" of the future.
Although the Second Legion had Gardinal and Cradle of Serpents II hidden from the Imperium's sight, it was not always convenient.
Taran is perfect for the Chapter.
"The Auxilia forming the Chapter: Taran Desert Raiders"
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The Auxilia prior to the Second Legion mainly consisted of Tripod Walker, and did not yet include the Astra Militarum Nimrod remembered as the future renowned Imperium.
The "Taran Desert Raiders" are one of the most distinguished forces in the future Astra Militarum, possessing exceptional skills in armored mobile warfare and desert combat.
"As you will," Wilshire bowed in agreement.
After waiting for eleven more heartbeats, Balthasar cleared his mind and began to report.
"My lord, Corax's attitude toward Psionic Energy has changed once again."
"After Isstvan's perilous journey, his initial attitude was ambiguous; he neither allowed anyone else to punish me for using Psionic Energy, nor did he tolerate the Legion's suspicion of the Librarian."
"After I exposed Alpha's infiltration, he finally rebuilt the Legion's Librarian, only to disband Librarian again before they had made any Error."
After listening to Balthasar's report, Nimrod, "[Corax's attitude towards Psionic Energy is wavering.]"
However, this time it might not have been his intention.
"This is Malcador's request."
He believed that Librarian were too dangerous, so he continued to enforce the Emperor's ban.
"But he also foresaw the future, knowing that trained Astartes would play a tremendous role in the long war against Chaos, and you were his chosen candidate."
"Thank you for clarifying my doubts." Balthasar thought for a moment.
"Should I go to Terra and submit to Malcador's orders?"
"Of course, you not only have to go, but you also have to expand your influence as much as possible within the future Grey Knights," Nimrod said.
This was foreseeable and achievable. He had already surpassed Fel Zarost, the former head of the Night Lords' Chief Librarian, and Severian, the Luna Wolves. Two of the eight founding Grand Master of the future Grey Knights had already been lost, and the remaining six would undoubtedly have even greater power and influence.
Nimrod then remembered the test set by Malcador and gave the order.
"Whatever trials you face, you must obey Corax's orders and refrain from using Psionic Energy."
"This is Malcador's order."
In Nimrod's memory, Balthasar's Angry Vanguard had just arrived in the Sol System when it received an arrest order from the Adeptus Custodes, Ludivicus.
Arcatus attacks Balthasar, and his friend, Noritz the Imperial Fists, helps him escape, but is ultimately killed by the Adeptus Custodes.
Just as Balthasar was about to unleash his Psionic Energy flames to kill the Adeptus Custodes, he remembered his oath to Corax and abandoned his use of Psionic Energy.
He passed Malcador's test and was brought before the Sigillite.
Malcador asked Balthasar to forgive the unexpected consequences of his test.
Now, because of the influence he has exerted, a series of changes may occur.
"I will obey Your command."
Balthasar bowed and accepted the order, "My lord, I have followed Your divine decree and persuaded the Biologis Magos of the Adeptus Mechanicus, Nick Orlandriaz."
Please advise on how to arrange things for him.
"Tell Nick that you will help him continue his research project under my supervision."
"Wilshire, you'll support Nick."
After giving the two instructions, the "Fallen Count" had a thought, and his will reached Akurduana along the "Web of Faith".
Nimrod believed that Akurduana could persuade Perturabo at the right time.
His main consciousness then returned to his body, continuing his journey within the Ruinstorm.
The black mist receded like a tide, and Balthasar prayed to the Black Emperor eleven more times before dispelling the Wall of Spirituality and arriving at the dwelling of the neighboring Biologis Magos, where he rang the bell.
A cold mist filled the air, and the door slid open.
Nick, dressed in a wide red robe, said, "Balthasar, please come in."
Balthasar walked into the room and looked at the screen of the Cogitator, which was covered with dense double helix patterns.
You are conducting research.
"Of course, as you said, even if Lord Corax terminates the project, I will still have the opportunity to continue my research."
When can I begin?
The strange green light enveloping the skin shone even brighter.
"Tonight."
As soon as Balthasar finished speaking, a figure slowly emerged.
"Lord Balthasar, I am here on the orders of the Lord to take away the Biologis Magos," said the Traveler.
"Nick, go with him----"
Lord Nimrod will support your work.
The heavy chain hanging around Nick's neck rattled with the gears of Mars.
[Balthasar actually managed to get Lord Nimrod to agree to my research; he certainly hasn't let us down.]
Those who follow the Favored Ones of Omnissiah have a greater chance of completing his great research than Corax.
"And these----"
As soon as Nick finished speaking, he saw the figure that had suddenly appeared disappear and reappear in a flash. In the blink of an eye, the stacks of Data Slate vanished.
"Please."
"Balthasar, I look forward to seeing you again."
After finishing his words, Nick eagerly walked through the illusory gate, towards the future illuminated by the holy light of Omnissiah.