"Archaeologist"

Rosicky Czech gestured for everyone to stop, then walked to the base of the enormous spider statue and gently touched the text and patterns on it.

He learned spider language from the Data Crystal of the Iron Lord.

Archaeologist discovered that the script on the base inscription, although slightly different from spider language, belongs to the same language family.

He immediately began Analysis the text with sixteen "Savant".

"We first used glyph and symbol analysis to compare the morphological evolution of letters, and then statistically analyzed the distribution patterns of symbols."

The "Savant" dispersed, reading the words and phrases in their respective areas of responsibility, memorizing every word and phrase they read.

They gathered together, comparing all the letters and matching the ancient and modern spider language one by one.

The [C] on the base and the modern []...

The "Savant" then analyzed high-frequency letter combinations and word endings to determine the frequency of each letter in specific positions, and then inferred its grammatical function.

The Shadow of Order first determined articles and pronouns, and then verbs and names.

Ultimately, the "Savant" deciphered the words and determined the meaning of the sentences.

The results came into the hands of the "Archaeologist," who sorted them and grasped the meaning of the entire inscription.

Rosicky briefly summarized the results in a communications channel.

"The Orb Weaver League worships spiders, regarding them as embodiments of death, calling them Death Spider, and erecting statues in their honor."

"There are eight underground chambers containing the corpses of the Iron Lord and the Techno-aristocrats, who believed the Death Spider would protect them."

The "Archaeologist" finally stated his judgment based on his knowledge of the remains.

"There should be an altar in the center of the underground tomb."

"Only through the altar can the protection and blessings of the Death Spider be bestowed upon the deceased."

Are there Guardian in the cemetery?

Since receiving the power bestowed upon Primarch, Adams developed an interest in the culture of the dead, collecting numerous books and artifacts during his campaigns.

He knew that the dead did not like to be disturbed, and that the core cemetery should be guarded.

The "Archaeologist" nodded slightly, acknowledging the "Gravedigger's" assessment.

"On the pedestal, I found, besides spiders, canine creatures, which the inscription refers to as the Death's Watchdog."

"The native Mechanical Hound of Necromunda are one meter long and are modified cyborgs."

"I think we'll encounter some kind of special dog in the tomb, or perhaps a more powerful mechanical construct."

The Gravedigger nodded slightly, his tone unchanged.

"In that case, let's go to the tomb."

The "Archaeologist" gleaned a hidden interest from the "Gravedigger's " almost icy voice.

The Shadow of Order immediately headed towards the underground catacombs. Just as they reached the entrance, Rosicky spoke.

"Stop."

The Lord of the Forge stared intently at the gate with deep eyes. He raised his left arm and activated the multi-functional scanner mounted on it.

Seconds later, the scan results confirmed the Lord of the Forge's visual assessment.

"The alloy gate is a technological relic made of various metal materials using ancient techniques."

Unlike other legions, the Tech Sergeant beside him painted his Power Armor red to indicate his connection to Mars.

The Power Armor of the Shadow of Order's Tech Sergeant remained black, except for the shoulder armor, which was painted Mars red.

The Tech Sergeant exclaimed in amazement after scanning with his prosthetic eye.

"The alloy door was seamlessly integrated with the tomb chamber. Using Melta Bomb to destroy the door might Burial the entrance."

"That's not all."

The Lord of the Forge retracted his left arm and raised his right arm. Dense mechanical probes extended from his gauntlet, striking the alloy gate like tentacles.

The touch probe identifies a surface arithmetic mean roughness of 0.52 micrometers, and the thermal probe identifies a thermistor resistance of -4.1% per degree Celsius...

Ten seconds later, the Lord of the Forge, having summarized all the parameters, spoke.

"The alloy gate utilizes a special ancient technology, connecting to the entire cemetery via a unique array of negative thermistors."

"The frigid tomb chamber was like an ammunition depot."

"If the violence is detonated, it will Burial the entire cemetery."

Adams gasped upon hearing this; the cemetery's owner was even more ruthless than he had imagined.

To prevent tomb raiders from entering, they were even willing to turn to ashes along with those who disturbed their slumber.

"Rosicky, can you open the door?"

The Lord of the Forge did not speak immediately. The mechanical probe in his hand tapped rhythmically for twelve seconds before he finally spoke.

"Able."

A servo-controlled Mechanical Arm extends from Lord of the Forge, its mechanical claws open, and its mechanical probe extends.

Each strike of the mechanical gripper is accompanied by the strike of several mechanical probes.

The servo-driven Mechanical Arm moves at high speed, making a crackling sound.

Thirty minutes later, the servo arm retracted, and the mechanical parts sparked with electricity due to their high-speed operation.

With a roar, the alloy gate slowly opened.

Rosicky entered the tomb first, followed by the other Shadow of Order.

After passing through two passages, accompanied by the ground trembling, numerous Mechanical Hound, each nearly two meters long, appeared around us.

Ordinary Mechanical Hound are only one meter long, but the one in the tomb was nearly two meters long.

Not only were Mechanical Hound attacking from the ground, but mechanical claws were also rapidly climbing the walls and ceiling.

The Mechanical Hound's eyes simultaneously glowed Red Light as it launched an attack on the Shadow of Order.

A dozen or so Mechanical Hound charged at Rosicky Czech from above and around him.

Rosicky is no longer the technical expert he once was; he now possesses the superhuman physique of the Astartes and has received a slight Physical Augmentation after being promoted to "Archaeologist."

He drew his Power Axe and cleaved it diagonally upwards, smashing the Mechanical Hound to pieces.

The Shadow of Order wielded its Power Axe, cleaving through a dozen Mechanical Hound like a windmill.

Although Adams did not wear Power Armor, he underwent enhancements as a "Corpse Collector" and a "Gravedigger," making him stronger and more agile.

He strapped the Atomic Disintegration Weapon to his back and drew his Power Sword.

The Gravedigger moved swiftly, dodging the lasers shot from the Mechanical Hound's eyes, and swung his Power Blade to slash and pierce.

The Disruption Field tore apart the alloy body, scattering parts all over the ground.

The Shadow of Order advanced until they reached a tomb chamber.

Under the cover of the Shadow of Order, the Lord of the Forge used a servo arm to break through the gate.

After the gate burst open, Rosicky saw that it was filled with Data Crystal and strange mechanical artifacts that had been buried with him.

After leaving two Tech Sergeant and four "Corpse Collector" to deal with the bodies, the Shadow of Order continued on their way.

After swiftly traversing the four passages, the Shadow of Order arrived at the center of the tomb. Upon seeing the altar, all the Shadow of Order narrowed their eyes.

The entire altar was constructed from Data Crystal, each one more dazzling than any they had found before, its radiance blinding even Astartes.

"This is Data Altar; it is a treasure trove."

The Lord of the Forge sighed and led the Tech Sergeant toward the Data Altar of the "Dark Mechanicum Era".

After the "Gravedigger" and "Corpse Collector" cleared away the Mechanical Hound, they excavated seven more burial chambers.

After excavating all eight tombs, Adams felt the stars within him explode; he had fully mastered the power of the "Gravedigger."

As the "Archaeologist" studied the data stored at the Data Altar, the Primarch's fleet arrived at the rendezvous point and joined the fleets of the Second and 7th Legion.

Before Nimrod issued the attack order, images he had obtained from Slau Da's mind flashed through his mind.

Standing before Slau Da Joze, the Soothsayer of the Forta-Ries Craftworld.

"Slau, fate has revealed to me that the Monkey King will bestow the Spear of Dionysus upon Nimrod."

"Nimrod's possession of that Curse artifact will hinder our great cause; he must die!"

Nimrod's gaze deepened as he thought to himself.

Should we slow down and deliberately lose to the Wolf King?

He rejected the idea as soon as it came to him.

No, the Old Man in Yellow never said he would bestow the Spear of Dionysus and Wolf-Fang Fortress upon the Primarch who participated in the "Battle of the Fire Wheel".

This is just my guess based on memory.

The Old Man in Yellow never said whether he would hand over the Spear of Dionysus to the Primarch who obtained Primarch head of the Ork warlord, or to someone else.

If he chooses me, he will give me the Spear of Dionysus, regardless of my victory or defeat in the hunt.

Thinking of this, Nimrod decided to strive for victory so that he could obtain Malcador's gift.

The Primarch then issued the order, "Execute the plan, attack!"