Mordian's Change

In the Primarch's Palace, John, who was lying on the ground, suddenly sprang up and stared at the Black Wolf.

The "monster" trembled, instinctively sensing that the Black Wolf was dangerous.

Black Wolf had grown accustomed to being in the "Nation of Disorder," and his sudden return to the real world, appearing in the Voidship, felt like stepping into another world.

As he stood there in a daze, he suddenly sensed hostility.

Black Wolf glanced at Brainy Cat, knowing he was Nimrod's pet.

No, he's Nimrod's pet, and so am I.

No, I'm not like him.

Black Wolf took two steps around Nimrod, raised his head, and said arrogantly.

"Listen to me from now on."

"Sigh..." Black Werewolf sighed in a human-like manner, "You don't understand what I'm saying, and you can't answer me. That's just who we are..."

John watched the Black Wolf warily, struggling to suppress the fear arising from his heightened inspiration.

"I understand what you're saying, but I got here before you."

Black Wolf was taken aback and looked at Brainy Cat in surprise.

He spoke after a few seconds.

"The same to you..."

Black Wolf didn't know what to call their kind of creatures; in his long life, he had encountered other creatures similar to himself.

But each time they encountered each other, after a cautious exchange, they both instinctively avoided each other.

Black Wolf stared at Brainy Cat for a while before speaking.

No, you and I are still different.

Nimrod observed John's fear and Black Wolf's arrogance, and a smile involuntarily crept onto his face.

He stretched out his large hand and patted the Black Wolf's thick fur.

Do you have a name?

"I..." the Black Wolf raised its head high, "My followers used to call me the Wolf God."

"Wolf God..."

The image of Horus appeared in Nimrod's mind, and the smile on his lips became even more pronounced.

"I know another bald guy called Wolf God, you should change your name."

Knowing that Black Wolf liked to drag people into nightmares, he spoke up.

"Freddy, your name is Freddy."

"Freddy..."

Black Wolf's tone was deep and enigmatic.

Nimrod ignored the power struggle between Freddy and John; the outcome was already predetermined. The Black Wolf was an incomplete Mythical Creature, far beyond the reach of extraordinary beings.

The next day, the Primarch was handling official business in his office Primarch's Attendants entered.

"Sir, the Third Legion has arrived. Company Mikhailovsky of the Second Company Captain and Company Commander Grzegorz of the Third Company Captain request an audience."

"Let them in."

A moment later, two black-armored Warrior with deep black Full Moon painted on their right shoulder armor entered and bowed in salute.

"Father."

No need for formalities.

Nimrod glanced at the items they were carrying, and he noticed the disc-shaped flower in the crystal in Mikhailovsky's hand.

It resembles a blooming Sun, with wavy edges that look like golden waves.

Nimrod saw a Spirituality light shining on the flowers.

[It's Golden-Rimmed Sun Flower; now the "Bard" potion is complete.]

Sensing Nimrod's gaze, Mikhailovsky spoke up.

"Father, the one I'm holding is Golden-Rimmed Sun Flower."

"Mordian half perpetual night and half perpetual day; neither environment is suitable for plant growth, yet this flower grows on the side with perpetual daylight—it's quite peculiar."

"That's interesting, that's the wonder of life," Nimrod asked with a smile. "How many are there?"

"We have brought 1,023 flowers, along with other rare items, and delivered them to your treasury."

"Very good."

Nimrod nodded in satisfaction. He had decided that the Second Legion, where Wilshire was located, would focus on developing the "Sun" Pathway for Beyonder.

Their Purification abilities are best suited to combating Chaos.

He has selected 154 men from the Honor Guard through observation, Sun is enough for now.

Nimrod then asked, "How is the Third Legion doing?"

Mikhailovsky presented the Sun with gold trim, earning the praise of the Primarch, who then gave his friend the opportunity to report back.

Grzegorz said, "Father, the Chapter has completely taken control of Mordian."

"After learning about the situation in Mordian, the Dark Lord discovered that the Mordian's suicide rate was far higher than the Imperium's average, and there were two natural factors involved."

"On the one hand, the Mordian lived in perpetual darkness; on the other hand, the planet lacked the Cori effect due to its lack of rotation, preventing the formation of any strong winds, thus resulting in a thick and dark atmosphere."

"Those who do not commit suicide are often gloomy and fearless. Bukayo has decided to preserve the heroic qualities of the Mordian people and eliminate their suicidal tendencies."

Nimrod slightly. He knew that apart from Nostramo, where Curze had landed, Mordian had the highest suicide rate in the world.

After the Great Birthday Celebration ended and Nostramo was destroyed, Mordian became the planet with the highest suicide rate among all the worlds of the Imperium.

This is not something to be proud of; it's a good thing that Bukayo was able to change the suicidal tendencies of the Mordian people.

The "Mordian Iron Guard," dressed in brightly colored uniforms, represent a form of resistance against oppression.

"Great, how's it going?"

"Sir, there's another factor contributing to the high suicide rate among the Mordian."

"Hundreds of millions of Mordian live on a landmass only one-tenth the size of Terra. Their scarce resources are controlled by the Four Kings, and the people constantly live in misery, relying entirely on armed suppression."

In Nimrod's memory, the high suicide rate remained unchanged after Mordian returned to the Imperium.

The Four Kings transformed into a group of acting kings, strictly controlling and allocating the planet's scarce resources, which naturally breeds discontent among the people.

When the "Mordian Iron Guard" was not deployed to the war zone, its main task was to carry out authoritarian repression.

"My lord, starting from here, the food transported from the Cradle of the Sea has brought the Mordian a joy they've never experienced before."

"The people of Mordian now wholeheartedly embrace the new order and sing your praises."

"According to statistics, the suicide rate in Mordian has dropped from 1.44 per thousand to 5.2 per ten thousand."

Nimrod nodded in satisfaction, "Well done."

"What is the status of the legions and Auxilia?"

"Mordian's personnel are of very high quality. A total of 18,453 candidates passed the initial selection and are currently undergoing further training and selection."

"A total of 7,913 Auxilia have passed the selection and training, and have been reorganized into three regiments. They have all come with us to the Wheel of Fire System."

Upon hearing that the Mordian Auxilia had taken shape, Nimrod decided to name it after their future.

"Mordian's Auxilia are known as the 'Mordian Iron Guard'."

"Father, this name suits the Mordian very well."

After receiving the briefing, Nimrod expressed satisfaction with the progress of Mordian's development.

He also believed that Bukayo could reshape the order of Mordian and integrate the essence of the culture into the Third Legion.

"Strategic map."

Arsena manipulates the Control Staff to display the Wheel of Fire System and highlight the holographic image of Planet II.

"The five orc Ork on Planet II are your Fortress."

"Father, we will definitely not let you down."

The two company commanders answered in unison. After they left, Nimrod began to summon members of the Honor Guard and train those who passed the test to become Beyonder.

Nimrod spoke with each of the new members of the Royal Court one by one.

Two days later, his last meeting was with Wilshire.

After drinking the golden potion, Wilshire, under the guidance of the Primarch, restrained his scattered power.

Nimrod looked at the "Bard" and spoke.

"Use the power I have given you wisely, and inspire the Shadow of Order."

Nimrod believed that Wilshire's most suitable position was that of Chaplain, but Lorgar Aurelian had not yet returned, and the Chaplain had not yet been introduced into the legions.

He didn't try to be the first to establish the position of Chaplain; he simply followed the trend of the times.

Wilshire said confidently, "Father, I will not let you down."

At the same moment Wilshire returned to the Second Legion, the Third Legion also completed its landing.

Heavy Transport Ship crushed the shattered bunkers, spewing out armored vehicles adapted for siege warfare.

Troop Transport slowly descended, and swarms of Shadow of Order and "Mordian Iron Guard" stepped onto the land of Planet II.

As Stormbird and bombers launched air raids on the Ork Fortress, Mikhailovsky inspected the Fortress 'Ork defensive arrangements.