"Listener"

Ramsey ordered the Transport Ship to set sail again to mine the Siren Dust.

He and five Librarian each led their teams into the void.

A think Librarian member Osiris Mind-Control Staff leads two squads as they leap from the transport ship.

The "Mystery Pryer" opened the "Eyes of Mystery Prying" and looked curiously at the gray matter drifting in the void.

In his vision, dust particles rose rapidly like willow catkins, instantly coalescing into an invisible, towering figure.

The towering figure he saw caused the "Mystery Pryer" to tremble slightly, and he immediately shut down his "Eyes of Mystery Prying."

The Librarian ascended to the Third Mindset Thelema's mental state, banishing that terrifying, imposing figure from his mind.

He opened the Librarian's communication channel and said, "I see a towering figure."

Seconds later, another Librarian's voice rang out. "I saw a ship being torn to shreds."

"..."

Ramsey compiled all the information and continued to refine his understanding of the unknown forces.

The "Listener" activates the ability to "listen" and listen to the surroundings.

"You will release me..."

"You will receive my gift, and gain unparalleled power..."

"Now, I'll give you a small benefit, even if it's just a little, it will grant you great power, and you'll understand."

The "Listener's" "listening" became clearer and clearer, and he felt a slight dissolving sensation within his body.

An unknown, mysterious entity seemed to know that he could hear, and threw bait at him.

The "Listener" trembled as he listened to the whispers of a mysterious being; the muscles in his back gathered towards his shoulder blades and chest.

"This ability, like the Siren Dust before you, will cause your enemies to fall into a dreamlike state with your utterances."

"What's more powerful than the Siren Dust is that those who hear your murmurs will become obsessed with what they desire most, never to awaken from it."

"Once their consciousness enters a dreamlike state, their bodies will seem to fall into Silence, unable to move, and they will not wake up until you kill them."

The Listener's Spirituality was rapidly depleted, and his "listening" came to an abrupt end.

A surge of biochemical energy coursed through Ramsey's body, instantly soothing his numb temples and calming his bulging muscles.

Tianwang Wei V, the territory of House Othello.

"Great Clan Chief," Nimrod said with a smile to the exceptionally handsome man before him, who wore a crown and showed no signs of malignant mutation, "Through the banquet and today's discussions, we have reached a consensus."

"Next, my squire, Arsena Dunn, will represent me in negotiating the specific details of the alliance with the Othello family. I believe we will cooperate extensively in the Segmentum Obscurus in the future."

In Nimrod's memory, the future known routes of the Othello family connect thousands of worlds.

They have established extensive business contracts with families such as the Von Valancius family, the Galiatis Family, the Hotina Family Derotus Family, and the Droteus family in regions such as the Calixis Sector and the Koronus Expanse. They are the most powerful family among the Navigator Houses that invited them, and also the family with the greatest future influence.

"Lord Nimrod, I wish us both continued success in the future."

Nimrod walked toward the tarmac and saw more than twenty elegant aircraft parked there.

Their wings have a unique shape, similar to those of the Imperial Aquila.

Alicia's exported Aquila Shuttle have become the most favored aircraft among the Imperium nobility, and many members of the Navigator Houses are no exception.

Nimrod boarded the black aircraft that matched his body size; it was twice the size of the other models around it.

The black Aquila Shuttle took off and reached its top speed in just a few seconds, leaving the yellow Aquila Shuttle, which took off shortly after, far behind.

The standard Aquila Shuttle has a flight speed of 1,900 kilometers per hour, while the version designed by Perturabo has a 54% performance improvement, increasing the speed to 2,926 kilometers per hour.

Rosicky Czech replaced the Black Emperor's vehicle with a smaller version of the Punishment-class Reactor, providing ample energy to the Aquila Shuttle and further enhancing its performance, with a minimum flight speed exceeding 3,000 kilometers Heaven's Punishment-class.

The range is increased even more significantly; the maximum range of a typical Aquila Shuttle within the atmosphere is 2,400 kilometers.

Perturabo's design, while improving energy efficiency, consumed more energy to enhance performance, resulting in a decrease in maximum range to 2,200 kilometers.

The Heaven's Punishment-class Reactor increases the maximum range of the Aquila Shuttle to 5,200 kilometers.

As the Aquila Shuttle sped toward the Shadow of the Throne on its orbit, Nimrod heard the sound of prayer.

[Ramsey?]

Nimrod drew the Spear of Dionysus from behind his back, walked to the hatch, and as he opened it, his hand "slipped," and the Spear of Dionysus fell into the void.

A newly recruited member of the Honor Guard from the 5th Legion exclaimed in surprise.

"Father..."

"I will find it for you."

Nimrod shook his head slightly, "No need, it will be back in my hands tomorrow."

Back in his personal office on the Shadow of the Throne, Nimrod had a sudden thought and went to the "Nation of Disorder".

He arrived at the Fourth Layer Space, his Spirituality spreading towards the dark red sphere of light.

After acquiring 130 bottles of Siren Dust, he listened to Ramsey's report.

[A towering figure, the allure of the C'tan.]

A thought struck him, and he gave the order:

The ability to "listen" is a reward he gives you in advance, a way to get you to serve him, a way of demonstrating his power beforehand—a common tactic they use.

Nimrod knew that in the future, in Pharos, the fragment of the Overlord Zahurash would devour the C'tan Shard and become the Transcendent C'tan. He first gave Belisarius Cawl a lot of knowledge, and then used him to help him escape his predicament.

Belisarius Cawl disguised himself as his servant, reaped benefits, and ultimately betrayed the Overlord.

"Continue to listen," listen carefully.

Nimrod then extended his Spirituality, touching the "Swindler's " sphere of light. Finding the "fraudster" alone in his office, frowning, he directly pulled him into the "Nation of Disorder."

Tierney was engulfed by the black mist, quickly snapping out of his reverie, and he knelt on one knee.

"My lord."

"How's the Treasure Hoarders doing lately?" Nimrod asked.

"My lord, after the Commag family and the Marquise Delaquis discovered they had been deceived, they gathered many families to launch a manhunt. Their power is immense, and the Treasure Hoarders's several operations in Terra were discovered and they were forced to abandon their missions."

"It's alright. You finish your activities in Terra and return to the Shadow of the Throne. I have a new mission for you afterward." In Nimrod's plan, the Treasure Hoarders will play a role in Gardinal.

"Yes, my lord." Tierney acknowledged the order and was then sent back to the real world by Nimrod.

Following the Black Emperor's orders, Ramsey led his team to continue collecting Siren Dust and listening to the whispers of the unknown.

Fifteen days later, the "Listener" gained access to the full content of the C'tan's message through "listening".

On the sixteenth day, Ramsey heard the voice of the C'tan.

"I am..."