"Light Worshipper"

"My lord," Gabriel reported second, "Through the dismantling of the Rangdan warships, we have gained a preliminary understanding of their methods for falsifying readings."

"While it cannot be applied immediately, it can significantly reduce the time required for recognition."

"Rangdan's weapons are mostly related to Psionic Energy, and she needs more assistance from the Librarian."

"The Rangdan people have matured their technology in personal energy shields, and through research, they have made some progress in miniaturization."

"Continue the research." Nimrod knew that researching Xenos technology would take time, but he was patient.

As long as the technology of Rangdan ships is mastered and an effective countermeasure is taken before the start of the "Second Rangdan War" in 862, the problem can be solved.

That was 23 years away.

"My lord, I am dissecting the Rangdan Xenos," Mikel said third.

"These Xenos with wolf heads and human bodies, possessing immense strength and agility; they form the main force of the fleet..."

"..."

"I have uploaded the Xenos data to the Legion's Tactical Network and copied it to all lords and company commanders."

Nimrod nodded slightly, and then said:

"I will capture the Rangdan Xenos during ground operations and designate a separate area on the Ramillies."

"As I said before, the war with Rangdan will last for decades. Legion Warrior, you should have a good understanding of the enemy."

Ninglu remembers that the future "Death Watch" was located in the Jericho border region of the Extreme Starfield, possessing a Ramirez-class star fortress, the Watch Fortress Ellioch.

Inside Erioch, members of the "Deathwatch" Kill Team undergo training and prepare for an upcoming mission.

Erioch serves as a command center, storage facility, archive, and garrison, and is also home to various training facilities for the Astartes.

To create the most realistic training conditions possible, various unique environments were built within the massive dome of Star Fortress, some of which housed life forms such as plants and animals from the Death World.

The Kill Team even captured Xenos and released them into the dome to simulate being hunted by the Kill Team during exercises.

[After the war, the Ramillies should not be wasted; it can serve as both a training base and a research center for Rangdan.]

"My lord," Arsena Dunn said, "To date, the Expeditionary Fleet has lost fifty-four Voidship, including thirteen capital ships."

"Most of them were lost when they encountered the numerically superior Rangdan warships upon setting foot in the star system."

"The Rangdan warship has retreated into the combat satellite range, and is only deploying drones for harassment."

"We achieved a complete victory in the first phase of the war," Nimrod said with a smile. "The objective of the second phase is to capture the four planets on the outer edge of the Spiral- Morse system."

"Of the four planets, Spiral- Morse IV is closest to the host planet. Ramillies will be moved there to counter the Rangdan drone attack with central area torpedoes."

"Its Fortress is only smaller than that of Desolation Star, and the assault is led by the Third Legion and the 'Mordian Iron Guard,' with the 'Void Walker' Titan Legions providing support."

As Nimrod spoke, the Primarch's Attendants raised his Control Staff, bringing up the Spiral- Morse star map and highlighting four planets on the outer edge of the system.

"The Arbitrator of the First Chapter has been moved to orbit around Planet V."

The Rangdan Fleet still has the strength to fight and could launch a surprise attack at any time.

Nimrod must ensure that each of the four planets has Ramillies-class Star Fortress or Gloriana-class Battleship in orbit to deal with potential attacks.

"The Auger Matrix scans indicate that Planet V's surface is cave-like, and it was attacked jointly by the Second Legion and 8th Legion."

"The Death Wither has moved to orbit Planet VI. The planet's surface is an icy world, and the Fourth Legion and 5th Legion must conquer it."

"The Shadow of the Throne is heading towards the Desolation Star. I will lead the Honor Guard and the 11th Chapter to conquer Rangdan Fortress."

"Yes, my lord." The crowd responded in unison, interspersed with the abrupt address of Saisak, the commander of the First Chapter, as "father," the only non- Royal Court Friar present.

After everyone left, Nimrod spoke to the silver-haired Arsena.

"Return Honor Guard member Santiago Bergkamp to the 5th Legion to join the attack on Planet VI."

After conducting a thorough examination of Santiago and confirming his loyalty and exceptional abilities, Nimrod has trained him as Sequence 9 "Apprentice" through the "Gate" Pathway.

Daemonology Psyker may find themselves trapped in the Warp when using Psionic Energy spells such as banishing Devil or opening Warp Gate. The "gate" Pathway that will open the "Traveler's Door" in the future will allow him to escape when in danger.

"Ten minutes later, have members Polti and Pierre Wright..."

Nimrod read out the names of fifty-two Honor Guard members in a row. They were either already members of the Honor Guard before the war or joined after performing well in the boarding action. They had all passed the test.

He intends to train the selected members of the Honor Guard into Beyonder.

Sure enough, it's wartime that allows for a faster observation of the subjects being investigated.

After the war, the general process of the first stage for Beyonder should be completed. Each squad in the first, third, fourth, seventh, eighth, ninth, and eleventh Chapter will have Beyonder of my chosen Pathway.

While pondering, Nimrod returned to the "Nation of Disorder" and ordered the Space Ape to concoct a magic potion.

The orange-furred Space Ape's ten fingers flew swiftly, rapidly generating bottles of magic potions.

As Nimrod distributed potions to the members of the Honor Guard one by one, Santiago, who was heading to the transport ship, stopped and looked at the figure that appeared in front of him.

Thomas, holding a staff and his face hidden beneath Psychic Hood, spoke:

"Santiago, you have exceptional Psionic Energy potential. I invite you to join the Librarian."

"Lord Thomas, I'd rather fight alongside my brothers in arms than become a Librarian member," Santiago said.

"I believe in you, you will definitely make a name for yourself." Thomas saw himself and the other lords reflected in Santiago.

Following the war council, due to the caves scattered across the planet Spiral Morse Planet V, the effectiveness of orbital bombardment was limited, and the Second Legion launched the first offensive.

After the black transport ship landed on the surface, Wilshire spoke to his Chapter members on the Chapter's communications channel:

"Shadow of Order! Hear me! We have gathered here, standing before the Xenos's lair, under the halo of our Primarch!"

"The filthy Xenos lie ahead of us, possessing immense power. There's no doubt this will be a fierce battle. Some of us will not see the dawn."

"But know this: if you sacrifice yourself heroically, you will return to the Primarch, and he will spread his golden wings and embrace you."

The Lord of Light emphasized, "Now we must act for victory! For Nimrod!"

At the same time, he silently praised in his heart, "For the Black Emperor!"

"For Nimrod!" the Second Legion's Shadow of Order roared as they charged toward the cave.

Upon entering the dark cave, the Shadow of Order immediately heard the sound of flapping wings.

A swarm of one-meter-tall Xenos flew in, their backs covered in Bat Wings, their heads like venomous snakes, and their necks adorned with Neural Collar.

Rangdan enslaved not only humans, but also many other Xenos races.

The Shadow of Order raised its Bolter, unleashing a barrage of explosives at the Xenos like a hurricane.

The Xenos exploded violently, its limbs scattered all over the ground.

The Shadow of Order, wielding Flamer, pulled the trigger. Burning Promethium Xenos alien, and rising Steam Xenos dried it out.

Wilshire strode forward, singing loudly:

"The Monarch Majesty, we beseech your kingdom to descend upon this land, and the filth will be swept away, and light will illuminate the Shadow of Order!"

Wherever the "Bard" goes, the Shadow of Order are filled with power.

Their strength, their agility, their courage—all were enhanced.

The Second Legion was unstoppable and advanced rapidly.

On the fifth day of the battle, they stormed into the heart of the cave network.

Wilshire stepped into the cave and immediately heard a piercing Shriek.

The Rangdan Overlord, covered in magnificent feathers and with a beak a meter long, swooped down, wielding a gleaming Spear.

He plunged into the Shadow of Order, thrusting his Spear into the chest of a guard.

The spearhead pierced through the Shadow of Order, threaded onto the Spear, and flew forward.

A dozen or so explosive bombs struck his personal energy shield, causing ripples to spread as the warheads crashed to the ground.

The Overlord flew at extremely high speed, dodging most of the explosive projectiles fired by the Shadow of Order, and disappeared from Shadow of Order perception range in an instant.

He seems to possess some kind of invisibility ability.

Wilshire thought for a moment, then calmly looked around.

Two beams of light, like Little Sun, suddenly shone in the eyes of the "Light Worshipper," bringing everything in the cave into his view.

He met the Overlord's eyes, eyes that were withered and devoid of any crystalline luster.

Wielding the Thunderhammer, Thunder Hammer, Wilshire immediately realized the weakness of the Rangdan Overlord.

Pure Light suddenly shone in the eyes of the "Light Worshipper," as if two small Sun had descended into the cave. He then held his unarmored left hand to his mouth and nose, making a gesture of prayer.

Without a sound, a Pure Light of light burning with flames fell from the sky and struck the Xenos Overlord on the head.

The Overlord let out a miserable scream, and his withered eyes rapidly burned to ashes.

With a scream, the Rangdan Overlord plummeted like a kite with a broken string.

Wilshire felt a light emanating from within him, and he thought to himself, "[I have become a true 'Light Worshipper'.]"

He pressed the Runic Rune and smashed the Overlord with his hammer.

With a deafening explosion, the body of the Rangdan Overlord was blasted into a pool of blood mist.