The first deployment of Blackstone technology

Arsena Dunn examines the video feed from Theo's right eye.

A brilliant blue light shone from within the gray building. Psyker Caste, wielding a staff, raised it high and unleashed Psychic Flame at a Lucifer Blacks.

Arsena's gaze sharpened as he saw the Lucifer Blacks engulfed in Psychic Flame, his armor instantly melting away, yet he didn't stop.

He instantly appeared in front of the Psyker Caste and swiftly wielded his Power Sword.

A dazzling blue light collided, and the resulting burst of light filled the screen.

As the light faded and Lucifer Blacks fell, the Psyker Caste's greyish-white body also collapsed to the ground.

A flicker of sadness crossed Arsena's eyes as he asked the "Deduction Cadets" beside him;

Are you ready?

"Sir, thirteen more seconds are needed."

"Once everything is ready," Arsena stood up and walked outside, "Proceed immediately."

When the voice of "Yes, sir" rang out behind him, Arsena had already walked out of the makeshift command center.

His narrow blue eyes flashed, anticipating that he would be unable to use Psionic Energy later, and he converted his mental power into physical power without reservation.

The silver-haired Psyker took a step forward, and countless lights flashed before him. He followed the light and shadows toward the gate that shone with the beacon.

Arsena uses the "Gate of Infinity" to rush to the target at the same moment.

Above the orbit, a black device, as large as Bellerophon Battle Tank, inside the Stormbird began activation an hour in advance.

For that entire hour, the Shadow of Order within the Stormbird felt unusually uncomfortable.

The Shadow of Order their throats were dry, and their mouths and noses were filled with the smell of rusty metal.

Finally, they received instructions to prepare for the airdrop.

The echoing countdown made them feel that their torment could finally end.

"Three... two... one!"

As the electronic sound ended, the black airdrop crate was dropped.

Arsena returned to the real world 1.5 kilometers from his target. He knew that the Blackstone Artifacts only affected a one-kilometer radius, and the "Knowledge Keeper" also confirmed that his operation plan was flawless, but he was worried that the airdrop would be affected.

The Blackstone will influence the use of Psionic Energy, including the "Gate of Infinity" he created using Telekinesis.

Arsena had a backup plan: he had set up a Psionic Energy beacon in advance, which would ensure his accurate arrival as long as the Blackstone didn't hit the area.

Before pushing open the door, he saw the beacon still shining, so he opened the door with peace of mind, and then saw a black airdrop crate falling rapidly from the sky.

The sparks from friction ripped through the rust-red sky above the Head of Gardinal, striking the gray building with pinpoint accuracy, just as the "Knowledge Keeper" project had planned.

Arsena immediately strode off toward his goal.

As soon as he stepped into the one-kilometer radius, he immediately felt as if he had stepped into a completely new world; he could not feel the waves of the Warp.

He looked into the collapsed black building and saw Lucifer Blacks moving among the ruins.

As they ran, they raised their Lasgun and precisely fired beams of light.

The Psyker Caste's ashen faces grew even paler; having lost control of their power, they were even weaker than the Lower Caste.

The beam of light pierced their heads, and their gray bodies fell to the ground.

Theo fired his gun with one hand while striding forward, his Power Sword spinning rapidly as he attacked a monster that was as tall as Warhound Titan but much larger in size.

Arsena saw that the monster had wings on its back, but it could not fly. It used its wings as weapons, sweeping them left and right.

[Beliso controls the Psyker Caste and has mastered many of its Mystery.]

He used Psionic Energy to create monsters?

Due to the influence of the Blackstone Device, the monster's abilities were suppressed, and it was even unable to fly.

Arsena was startled; his gaze swept past the enormous monster, searching for his target.

His narrow blue eyes suddenly narrowed as he saw a figure in a blue robe running quickly outside.

Arsena immediately took off running; as a "Knowledge Keeper," his speed was much faster than before.

Even without Psionic Energy, the "Knowledge Keeper" swiftly caught up with the blue-robed figure.

Beliso heard footsteps behind him and his expression suddenly changed.

Damn it! If I had known this would happen, I should have accepted the escort from the guards.

How did the "Shadow of Order" come to control the method that renders Psionic Energy ineffective?

What fell from the sky?

In despair, Beliso suddenly raised an eyebrow.

He felt the existence of the Warp again, and felt the power he had lost return to him.

Although not all, it represents nearly half of the force.

[It turns out that thing had a limited range of influence!]

Beliso raised his staff high, unleashing a bolt of blue lightning.

Seeing that Berso had run a kilometer, Arsena did not stop and rushed straight after him.

A blue lightning bolt, as thick as a normal person's arm, struck Arsena. Arsena's steps did not falter in the slightest, and a Protective Orb hanging from the abdomen of his black suit shattered.

The "Knowledge Keeper" raised his left arm, and Monomolecular Arm Blade sprang up from the back of his hand. In order to make full use of his weapon proficiency, the Lord of the Forge designed the arm blade for him.

Beliso missed his attack and retreated.

With each step he took backward, he felt his strength returning a little.

He looked at the Protective Orb hanging from the other person's chest; there were still seven left.

A fierce glint flashed in Beliso's eyes, and he suddenly opened his mouth, spitting out blue flames.

The Knowledge Keeper raised his right arm, and the Force Shield he created was shattered by the Psychic Flame released by Beliso amidst continuous explosions; Beriso's Psionic Energy was stronger than his own.

Another Protective Orb shattered, and the "Knowledge Keeper" suddenly appeared before Beliso.

Arsena wielded his Monomolecular Arm Blade, slashing, thrusting, and hacking in quick succession.

In a time when it could only launch one attack in the past, the "Knowledge Keeper" launched twelve attacks in a row, each strike precisely hitting the same spot on the Psionic Energy shield.

With a piercing strike, the blue Psionic Energy shield shattered.

Beliso's expression changed. He hadn't expected that the powerful Psyker, who wasn't as strong as himself, was actually a powerful Warrior, even stronger than the most powerful Warrior caste he had ever seen, one that had evolved for over a hundred generations.

The "Knowledge Keeper" leaped forward, grabbed Beliso's arm with his right hand, then turned and slammed him to the ground.

Beliso's arm was twisted into a pretzel shape, and the staff in his hand fell to the ground.

Arsena drew the Osiris Mind-Control Staff from behind his back, infused it with Psionic Energy, and slammed it heavily onto Beliso's back.

Beliso's Affliction groans stopped abruptly, her eyes glazed over.

Arsena turned to look behind him and saw Laurent holding up his shield in front of Theo, blocking the bird-like monster's attack.

The "Knowledge Keeper" narrowed his blue eyes. He noticed that Laurent would always appear in front of Theo, raising his shield to block the attack, and each time the angle between Laurent and his body and the ground was different.

With each impact, the force is dissipated in the most ingenious way.

Laurent completed the movement in an instant; it was an instinct honed through countless trials.

Theo launched a series of attacks on the bird-like creature, and each time the bird-like monster retaliated, it would retreat behind Laurent.

He would swiftly launch a counterattack before the bird-like creature could strike, leaving new wounds on the bird-like monster.

After gazing intently for a moment, the "Knowledge Keeper" thought to himself.

[I need a long period of training to achieve swordsmanship like Theo's.]

The beeping sound interrupted Arsena's thoughts.

He turned on his Communicator, and a series of sounds came through.

A captivating female voice rang out, "Mission accomplished, target captured."

"I have stolen High Lord Ismail back." A resolute male voice rang out.

The familiar voice came from Malena Scarla, "I have captured Uria."

Upon hearing this, Arsena's long-standing worries vanished instantly.

My action plan succeeded; I completed the Black Emperor's mission.

Arsena let out a soft breath, turned on his Communicator, and reported to the Black Emperor.

"My lord, we have successfully captured four High Lords."

A few seconds later, Nimrod's voice came through the Communicator.

You have successfully completed the mission.

Arsena suddenly felt the stars within his body shatter, and thought to himself.

[I have become a true "Knowledge Keeper".]

After turning off the Communicator, Nimrod's gaze swept across the battlefield and landed on the location of Stelacon in the distance.