The Third Layer of the Thelema Mindset
Tierney manipulated the Data Slate embedded in his arm to project the Luna onto Nimrod's face.
Nimrod noticed that an area was highlighted, and Tierney spoke up.
"Sir, my team has discovered that the average sleep duration of the locals at the Aristotle Beta Dome is an hour longer than at Luna's other domes."
"Everyone has nightmares every time they sleep, including the two team members who went to investigate."
"The crucial point is that every so often, someone will fall into a deep sleep and never wake up again."
Nimrod nodded upon hearing this.
[Longer sleep duration, nightmares, never waking up again.]
If it truly is extraordinary power, then it must be related to "dark" Pathway.
It is highly likely to be the Eight-Legged Black Wolf.
Thinking of this, he spoke.
You did a great job.
He then confirmed, through questioning and observation of the aura, that Tierney had absorbed the "Marauder's " potion.
Nimrod then said, "I am satisfied with your performance, and I will improve your abilities."
"Go to the waiting room; your Brainy Cat and the Ranger-pattern Lasgun are there."
Come back in five minutes.
A moment later, Tierney, having advanced to Sequence 8 and withdrawing her power, muttered to herself, "Swindler."
"That's right, Terra has many ancient families, and I believe you'll find a suitable target."
"Among the Treasure Hunting Squad, are there any exceptionally capable individuals?"
"My lord, thirteen exceptionally capable individuals have found valuable items, which I have brought to the palace."
Nimrod slightly. "Order them to come and serve me. I will assess their abilities."
The following day, as Terra celebrated Leman Russ's return with a grand ceremony, Nimrod boarded Transport Ship and headed to the satellite Luna.
Upon learning of the arrival of the Gene Primarch, the orbital defense platform quickly and accurately communicated and identified it with the Transport Ship using identification codes.
After communicating with the Primarch's Attendants, the "Selena Gene Cult" learned that the Primarch's destination was not a gene laboratory, but an ordinary dome.
Black Gunship flew out of the Transport Ship, Nimrod looked down at the Aristotle Beta Dome through the viewing window.
The battle, from which the "Luna Wolves" got its name, ended six hours later with the surrender of the "Selena Gene Cult".
Most of the Luna's dome still exists, its distinctive silvery surface gleaming in the Sun.
Nimrod did not immediately extend his consciousness to search, as this would alert the Mythical Creature.
As the Primarch had predicted, the spaceship landed on the Aristotle Beta Dome half an hour before sunset.
The moment the Sun completely disappeared from the Aristotle Beta Dome, the Primarch keenly sensed that a tidal wave of pure darkness enveloped the entire dome.
Aristotle Beta seemed to be pulled into a dark realm, and the inhabitants of the dome were all panting, their consciousness blurred.
They either lay in bed or slumped over a table, and soon Dream-entry.
Beside Nimrod, the members of the Treasure Hunting Squad, excited about following the Primarch, also felt as if they were seeing the tranquil moonlight.
Their eyelids grew heavy quickly, and they yawned uncontrollably, as if they could fall asleep standing up.
They tried their best to stay awake, but three of them couldn't hold on and fell asleep.
Nimrod gave the three men a low rating for their willpower.
The Primarch's black eyes flashed, its consciousness spreading in all directions.
In an instant, his consciousness enveloped the entire dome.
The Primarch did not sense the presence of any special or powerful life forms, which did not surprise him.
He deduced that the creature occupying Aristotle Beta was Eight-Legged Black Wolf, Mythical Creature of the "dark" Pathway, whose greatest Pathway lay in secrecy.
Mythical Creature can conceal traces in various ways, misleading those who attempt to spy or divine.
The Primarch's consciousness spread to the minds of every resident of the dome. If he was not mistaken, the Eight-Legged Black Wolf should feed on people's dreams and nightmares.
The human mind is its true reflection; even if Mythical Creature wanted to devour it, it would inevitably leave a trace.
Unless the Eight-Legged Black Wolf is Mythical Creature of Sequence 2 or higher, it can prevent everything that happens from being seen.
But it clearly didn't reach that level; it was discovered by Malcador and was even "witnessed" arriving on the moon.
The consciousness of the Primarch, like moonlight, seeped into the darkness and permeated the hearts of every inhabitant of the dome.
His Superhuman Brain quickly discerned things in everyone's dreams.
Soon after, the Primarch was discovered in the dream of a beautiful noblewoman wearing a silver silk nightgown.
A noblewoman runs through the forest, pursued playfully by a giant, jet-black wolf.
A noblewoman runs through a dark forest that seems to have no end. Terrified, she cries out for help, but all around her Silence.
Every time she stumbled and was about to be caught, the Black Wolf would miss her. Having survived, she would get up, tears streaming down her face, and continue her escape.
[Clearly, this Black Wolf was toying with the noblewoman, and probably fed on nightmares.]
While Nimrod was pondering, he had already decided on the Silver Tower where the noblewoman would reside.
His consciousness encompassed the members of the Treasure Hunting Squad, the Honor Guard, and the "hunters," instantly establishing a one-way mental connection with them.
Only Sanchez possessed a will far exceeding that of ordinary people, and even the Primarch could not invade his mind in an instant.
The Primarch sent a Thought Impulse to the Reaper Lord: "Open your mind to me."
Without hesitation, Sanchez immediately opened his heart to the Primarch, as Nimrod had instructed.
When the Reaper Lord established a mental connection with the Primarch, he seemed to be bathed in gentle sunlight, just like the other Shadow of Order.
Although Nimrod did not open his heart to them, the perceptive Shadow of Order were still immersed in their contact with the Primarch.
They felt as if they were being caressed by a father's large hand, and this blissful experience was immediately shattered.
A more vivid and multi-dimensional picture of Aristotle Beta emerged in their minds than their memories before the action.
The height, width, and length of each building,
They "saw" the fear and despair emanating from each household, from the residents trapped in nightmares.
In an instant, everyone understood their task from the Thought Impulse transmitted to them.
They spread out across the dome like a net.
The Treasure Hunting Squad was positioned on the edge of the "Great Net," while Sanchez's target lay between the Silver Tower and the outer perimeter of the dome.
The Primarch moved faster than the others; he sprinted at full speed, the air crackling, and Black Lightning reached the Silver Tower in an instant.
From the darkness, the sound of chanting poetry arose, "Song of Serenity gently ripples..."
The curled-up body stretched out in the velvet.
The stars fell like silver wind chimes.
Humming a soothing lullaby.
Time strolls along, tiptoeing with the dewdrops.
Afraid of disturbing the sleeping pupa in its swaddling clothes,
Deep within the folds of eternal night,
Everything was still.
Poetry Peace peaceful and tranquil, lulling one to sleep.
The Primarch keenly sensed that his soul was being influenced by a mysterious force, slowing down as if it had gained a sense of Peace.
The Nightmare's Beyonder Ability to "Forced Dream Induction".
No, it's the ability of High Sequence to undergo qualitative changes.
Having used Sequence 1 Beyonder Ability through the "Hand of Order," Nimrod immediately sensed a similar power within the "Requiem" ability.
Moreover, compared to the higher-level power used by Nimrod's Spirituality, its power is more complete.
The Primarch's black pupils instantly expanded, filling his entire eyeball, as he directly entered the third layer of Thelema Mindset— "The Law of Will."
Thelema's philosophy is. "Your will can do whatever it wants; the will is the law, and everything is subject to the will."
Following the will of the Primarch, his mental power instantly coalesced into a scythe.
The scythe of the mind strikes!