The Book of Thelema

The Primarch nodded slightly, then walked to an observation platform and looked at the telescope on it.

Compared to those giant telescopes that resemble Knight Mech, it wasn't that big; it was just a bronze telescope about the height of an average person.

"Grown ups..."

The observer realized that it was his responsibility to introduce himself to the Primarch, and he tried his best to maintain his usual calm.

"This telescope is over ten thousand years old, a creation of the early 'technological age,' a time before even Warp Engines existed..."

Nimrod nodded slightly, thinking to himself.

The telescope's main mirror radiated a Spirituality light, likely from a potion ingredient, but it wasn't one I recognized as such.

Hmm, most likely it's a potion ingredient for Sequence 5 "The Astronomer" corresponding to "Savant," or it could be a potion ingredient for Sequence 5 "Astronomer" corresponding to "Mystery Pryer."

He then said to Bradshaw and the observer, "I want this telescope."

Nimrod the afternoon touring the entire Grand Observatory, finding five potion ingredients and selecting four more to have delivered to his courtyard.

That evening, he returned to the courtyard and met Arsena Dunn, who was returning from the Cranium Library.

"Sir, today while I was browsing through books, I came across a collection of poems by Erich Baum."

"It shone with a Spirituality light, so I asked for it and a few other books."

The Primarch's Attendants spoke, presenting the poetry collection to the Primarch with both hands.

Nimrod flipped through the table of contents and saw "The Moon" and "Dresden at Night," realizing that they were the main materials for the "Midnight Poet."

After placing Erich Baum's poetry collection on the table, Nimrod continued.

"From among the many forces seeking an audience with you, I have compiled a preliminary list."

Nimrod took the Data Slate and saw Tarawa on it.

The Primarch instantly conceived thirty-three plans, including cooperation, conquest, and alliance...

"I will meet with the chieftain of Tarawa tomorrow night."

He didn't know much about Tarawa, so he couldn't determine their current situation or their purpose in seeking his presence. He would have to wait until they met to decide which approach to take.

After arranging the meeting for tomorrow, Nimrod turned his gaze to the courtyard.

"Please convey my gratitude to the people at the Grand Observatory on my behalf."

The director of the Grand Observatory, along with several observers, delivered the astronomical instruments selected by the Primarch to the courtyard where the Primarch resided.

The Primarch's Attendants emerged from the villa, expressing Nimrod's gratitude on his behalf.

Nimrod returned to the third floor and arrived at the "Nation of Disorder," where he commanded the Space Ape he named Anthony to concoct one dose each of the "Lawyer" and "Arbiter" potions.

Then, the Primarch summoned Hollis and Bradshaw, accepted the Cold Stone they offered, and watched them drink the golden and black potions respectively.

After a brief instruction to the newly appointed "Arbiter" and "Lawyers," the Primarch spoke.

"I have a task for you."

"Two newly appointed knights of the Royal Court said excitedly."

"Father, whatever your command, I will do my utmost."

"You will travel to the Luna and forge the Terra candidates into a Shadow of Order."

Terran-born will continue to infiltrate various legions for some time, although their proportion will continue to decline, but they are still part of the Shadow of Order.

Rather than waiting for them to join the legion and then be culturally influenced, it's better to brand them with the Shadow of Order during their transformation and training.

Seeing the disappointment and gloom on the faces of the two Shadow of Order, Nimrod smiled and said.

"Your responsibility is crucial; thousands of candidates will become Shadow of Order under your tutelage."

"I selected the two of you from the Honor Guard; this is a sign of my trust in you."

Upon hearing this, Hollis and Bradshaw realized the Primarch' trust in them and immediately bowed.

"We will do everything in our power to educate the candidates to become the Shadow of Order."

"Those who are eliminated during the promotion process but accept the Legion's culture are also sent back to Vostonia, where, depending on their circumstances, they may become Legion servants or join the Auxilia."

"Before you go to the Luna, you need to develop a training plan, report it to me for finalization, and it must include relevant content such as governance and law."

The two newly appointed Terran-born candidates were tasked with training as officers and began developing new training programs.

On the Fourth Sun Nimrod arrived in Terra, he led Arsena, Hollis, and Bradshaw through the underground passages of the Imperial Palace once more.

As Arsena stepped into the strange secret passage, he immediately felt his Psionic Energy being completely suppressed, and he felt weak as he lost his power.

The "Reader" lacks Beyonder Abilities, and even ritual magic is unusable because the language has not yet been developed and the ritual procedures have not yet been finalized.

The Primarch's Attendants unconsciously rubbed the ring on his finger, then touched the orb he wore, drawing power from it.

Arsena's will was severely tested; he walked nearly a hundred meters before his pale face returned to normal.

After Hollis and Bradshaw became Beyonders, their minds were strengthened, and they no longer fell into the illusion of the crystal above their heads due to inheriting the superhuman perception of the Primarch.

This time they were prepared, packing the Cold Stones one by one into the Astartes version of the backpack.

After filling it more than halfway, sling it around your neck and place it in front of your chest.

Nimrod's destination today is the Cranium Library. After receiving a collection of poems from Arsena last night, he slightly adjusted his plans, moving his trip to the Cranium Library three days earlier.

Emerging from the secret passage and arriving at the foot of the Grand Observatory, he walked in the opposite direction from the entrance.

Passing by the group of statues, he paused for a moment in front of one of the tall statues carved from agate and quartz, which was the great Copernicus and the first page of his masterpiece.

This statue is the most dazzling work of art among all the statues, but it is not a potion ingredient.

After pausing to admire the view for a moment, Nimrod continued onward, walking along the gilded avenue toward the Cranium Library.

With a clear objective of finding the "Briber," and relying on their broader Spirit Sight, they traversed the magnificent library in just one day.

He found 111 books, and apart from the main materials for Sequence 8 "Midnight Poet" and Sequence 9 "The Reader," his biggest find was a book that wasn't a potion ingredient.

The Book of Thelema!

Thelema is written as Θελημα in Ancient Greece, meaning "will".

This book records the many Mysteries of the will.

As Nimrod flipped through this book, he couldn't help but think of something.

Most Psyker refer to the art of honing one's will as "the arrangement of fate," while others call it "Akasha."

The Shaman of "Space Wolves" call him "Wyrd," and the Soothsayer of Jaghatai speak of "riding the endless storm."

Only one person uses the title "Thelema," and that is Thousand Sons.

Nimrod finished reading the book, written in letters and symbols completely different from Gothic, within a minute.

Yes, the text contains a peculiar charm and pattern, which will be of great help to Arsena's research on occult languages.

The symbols are also unique; by deciphering their Mysteries, one should be able to discover some runes.

Nimrod thought of the runes Magnus had learned from the books and decided that he should also begin to study some runes that could enhance willpower.

My offspring are highly sensitive and easily influenced.

The future Chaos and corruption will be a huge challenge, and relying solely on their will to cope is somewhat of a matter of fate.

Studying runes and engraving them onto the legion's armor should slightly amplify their willpower and increase their resistance to Corrosion, much like the runes of the Chogoris Celestial Shaman that slightly increase speed.

The increase won't be huge, but considering the future size of the legions, it will still have some effect.

The Primarch then thought of the Mindset techniques that Magnus had learned and passed on to his offspring.

[Yes, I can also learn from this how to cultivate my own Mindset and skills, and then pass them on to my offspring. They will no longer just hone their will through training, but will also be able to actively use these skills to improve themselves.]

We will wait until Magnus returns to the Imperium before exchanging ideas and making improvements with him.

Furthermore, I can absorb and incorporate the unique Mindset techniques of the Aeldari, continuously refining the Mindset techniques I create.

Thinking of this, Nimrod picked up the Book of Thelema and spoke to Bradshaw.

"Have the librarian deliver the 333 books I selected to my courtyard."

In addition to potion ingredients, he also selected some books on monster tales, strange tales, and geography, which he then gave to Tierney to consult.

Nimrod, upon returning to his courtyard, received the chieftain of the Tarawa Tribe.