"Lucifer Blacks" Beheading Operation

On the Fourth Sun of the ground battle of Auten I, the city of Soahm was in a state of intense preparation.

Nick, the captain of Lord Kraft's guard, finished his day's duty and headed to the bar with a gloomy expression.

"Give me a large glass of wine."

The waiter, seeing Nick's gloomy face, the bruised corner of his mouth, and the faint scar on his neck, knew it was the work of the volatile Lord Kraft.

Not wanting to provoke Nick, the waiter quickly said, "Coming right away."

Two hours later, the waiter saw Nick's departing figure and breathed a sigh of relief.

He didn't notice a tall figure in a black bodysuit emerging from the shadows of the bar.

As Nick staggered home, he suddenly felt a tap on his shoulder.

He suddenly felt a chill run down his spine; he hadn't even heard footsteps.

Nick's right hand reached for his waist, and a seductive, magnetic voice sounded in his ear.

"Don't be afraid, I'm here to help you."

Nick turned to look at the slender figure; the woman was taller than him, her face hidden behind a hood and mask.

Her Auten language was somewhat strange and mechanical, but it had a strange charm that made Nick feel a sense of goodwill towards her.

Maria, the "Instigator," instigates her chosen target.

"Kraft is a Tyrant, his Apocalypse is near. You should give him death; it will bring New Life to you and the city of Soahm."

Images flashed through Nick's mind: Lord Kraft's thorny, lightning-sparkling whip lashing his face.

"I want to kill him." He frowned. "But that fat pig is terrified of death. He always wears a finely crafted suit of armor; no weapon can harm him."

"It can pierce any armor, you will succeed." The "Instigator" had tested the Flao Glass Blade through damaged Power Armor, and he believed Nick could use it to pierce Kraft's armor.

Nick instinctively grabbed the blade, but by the time he came to his senses, the tall woman had vanished.

He stared blankly at the weapon in his hand until a cold wind blew past, bringing him back to his senses, the sound of someone killing him echoing in his mind.

Nick didn't go home; he went straight to the Tyrant's palace.

As they reached the entrance, the captain of the guards who was on duty for him asked in surprise, "Nick, it's not your turn yet, why are you here early?"

On the way, Nick, who had already prepared his answer, immediately replied.

"I got a Xenos weapon from an outsider at the bar. You know, the lord loves unusual things."

The captain of the guard said enviously, "You're really lucky."

The entire Auten Alliance has no taboos when it comes to technology, and the discovery of each special item brings great prestige and wealth to the contributor.

Nick forced a smile and feigned excitement as he walked inside.

Upon entering the palace, he saw Lord Kraft, brandishing his whip and laughing Whip-Lash the woman before him.

Nick felt a pain in his cheek, gripped the glass blade tightly, and walked forward.

"Nick," Kraft raised his whip, looking at the captain of the guard with surprise, "You've spoiled my fun, and you'd better have a good reason."

"My lord, I have obtained a Xenos weapon; only you are worthy to possess it."

Nick said, holding the Flao Glass Blade in both hands, and walked toward Kraft.

Kraft stared wide-eyed, his eyes clouded by alcohol, at the Xenos weapon Nick held in his hands, immediately drawn to the blade that resembled smoking crystal.

"Give it to me quickly."

"Yes, my lord." Nick strode forward and stood before Kraft.

He abruptly changed from lifting to gripping with both hands, and thrust the glass blade towards Kraft.

"You coward!" Kraft cursed, showing no fear; no weapon could harm him in his armor.

When Flao Glass Blade pierced the armor, the edge of the blade immediately shattered into numerous tiny fragments.

The shards pierced through the armor instantly and stabbed into the wound.

Kraft felt a sharp pain in his abdomen, "How could this be...?"

He looked down and immediately saw blood gushing from his abdomen before his consciousness went dark.

"Fat pig, Tyrant, prepare to die!"

"Hahaha!"

Nick stabbed repeatedly with the increasingly smaller Xenos Blade in his hand, emitting almost manic laughter.

Da da da!

The guards then realized what was happening and fired at Nick, who was attempting to assassinate the lord, riddling him with bullets.

News of Lord Kraft's death spread rapidly throughout the city of Soahm.

When the Soahm people heard the news spreading through taverns and streets that the black-armored giants had breached the fortresses of four lords, the entire fortress descended into chaos.

Inside the city 'Weapon Factory, Maria listens to a report from her subordinates.

"Mentor, as you commanded, spread the news that the Shadow of Order has breached two fortresses to four."

"Mentor, after confirmation from multiple sources, Lord Kraft is dead."

Upon hearing the news of Kraft's death, Maria felt as if the stars within her had shattered, and she whispered to herself.

"I have become a true 'Instigator'."

When the Honor Guard launched their attack on the target, they were astonished to find that the resistance was unexpectedly weak.

The first wave of attacks broke through the defenders' resistance and entered the city.

At the same time, another decapitation was also taking place on Auten III.

Theo and Laurent, drawing on their experience as elite guards, conducted a professional analysis of the defenses of Lord Rat's palace.

"The offensive launched by the Second Company 7th Legion 'Shadow of Order' has already drawn the attention of the defenders; now is the best opportunity," Theo said.

Laurent nodded, looking at the holographic defense diagram, and said:

"The palace has a total of twelve entrances and exits: one for daily use by the Rat, and three reserved evacuation exits..."

"There are 3,500 guards inside the palace and 3,000 guards on the outer perimeter, divided into three shifts. They are equipped with live ammunition..."

"The inner guards number five hundred, with the exact number on duty varying; they are equipped with Flaming Weapon, swords, and..."

After discussing the matter, the two Lucifer Blacks finalized the assassination plan.

Laurent led three platoons in a simultaneous attack on the palace from the north, west, and east.

Laurent held Triken-pattern Riot Shield in his left hand and pressed the Runic Rune to activate the Protective Field.

He carried the protective shield and couldn't help but sigh.

This is the first time I've used such a finely forged shield; its defensive capabilities are several times greater than those of the Adeptus Arbites's riot police shields.

What I didn't expect was that this time it wasn't to protect high-ranking Imperium officials, but to carry out a decapitation.

What they have in common is that I will have to endure firepower.

A dense barrage of bullets rained down on Lucifer Blacks.

Laurent shouted, "Defense!"

Forty-nine Lucifer Blacks surrounded him, shielding him with their shields.

The Shield Guard were highly trained; the magnetic clasps on their shields locked together, leaving no opening for the enemy to attack.

The bullets struck the crackling energy field, were deflected, and the spent casings fell limply to the ground.

"Attack!" Laurent excitedly gave the order; the Lucifer Blacks hadn't launched an offensive in a long time.

The steel line collided with the guard line and immediately dispersed to form an assault formation.

Five Lucifer Blacks form a group, with one in the center and two on each side.

They wielded their Power Blade simultaneously, and the sweat they shed on the training field made their movements precise and coordinated.

When the blast shield detaches, there is no uncoordinated pulling or mutual interference.

The Power Blade slashed out from the gap and struck the enemy.

When the enemy counterattacks, the riot shield closes again, and the magnetic latches re-engage.

"Defense..."

"Attack..."

Laurent repeated the orders, and the Shield Guard advanced in an orderly manner.

Rat's captain of guards watched in astonishment as the black-armored Warrior with a shield charged into his lines.

A force of ten times their size attacked them, but they stood like rocks, blocking wave after wave of attacks.

From the palace tower, Rat looked down and cursed angrily.

"Useless! A bunch of useless trash!"

"Ten times the number of enemies, yet their defenses are constantly being breached."

His attendant spoke only after Rat had vented his anger.

"My lord, the defenses on the north wall have also been breached, and those black-armored giants have stormed into the city."

We must evacuate immediately.

Rat glanced longingly at his palace and his domain.

"Retreat via Evacuation Route II."

He descended the tower, where the assembled imperial guards escorted him as he evacuated from the south side of the palace.

As soon as he stepped out of the palace gate, Rat's half-machine, half-flesh eyes flashed with light; a hundred enemies lay ahead.

Rat gave a cold smile; the bodyguards around him were no trash.

"Attack! Roast them all!"

The guards raised their Flamer and fired molten flames forward.

"Raise shields! Charge!" Theo was prepared; he led his sword guards forward in great strides.

The molten flames struck the shield, causing the energy field to crackle and flicker.

The Sword Guards' defenses are not as tight as the Shield Guard', making it even more difficult for them to defend against attacks from fifty Flamer.

Three Lucifer Blacks fell during the charge, rolling on the ground.

The swordsman threw his shield, knocking down the enemies in front of him.

They drew their Power Sword and followed Theo into the enemy ranks.

Theo's Power Blade, swift as lightning, pierced the inner guard's abdomen.

In his eyes, there was only movement, the blade's edge, and angle; a dazzling Disruption Field shone brightly.

The sword guards followed closely behind, wielding their blades, and the inner guards fell in droves.

"Wilson, you go!" Rat's voice carried a hint of fear.

Wilson swung his swords around his neck and charged toward Theo.

He was Auten's Chief Swordsman, and he had killed many assassins who had tried to kill the lord.

However, Theo's swordsmanship was superb, and few could rival him. He lowered his body, letting the blade sweep over his head, and thrust his sword straight forward.

The Disruption Field hissed as it pierced Wilson's right arm. He drew his sword and slashed horizontally, severing Wilson's head.

Theo lunged forward, rushed in front of Rat, and chopped off his head.

Fifteen days after the "Shadow of Order" conquered the Auten System, Gabriel discovered an STC of armored tanks in the ruins of the fortress of the technological heretic Rat.