Volian Sandstorm Vortex

The black Aquila Shuttle took off from the Hive City Spire and flew toward its target.

Nelson's hands moved rapidly, locking onto his target.

Based on his outstanding performance in the air battles of the Gardinal, he joined the Honor Guard and recently became the Primarch's private pilot.

Nelson quickly locked onto the Volian Sandstorm Vortex, gripping the control stick tightly with both hands.

Even without location coordinates, no pilot would ignore this meteorological spectacle.

It's not just because of its size, which rivals any Hive City.

Furthermore, it is because it continues to rise, covering an increasingly larger area, and there is no limit to its growth.

The Sandstorm Vortex was even taller than the Spire of the main hive, piercing through the clouds and clearly visible in the void.

Nelson opened the throttle, pushed the control lever, and the Aquila Shuttle, like a large black bird, flew towards the soaring vortex.

The distance between the dials decreased rapidly.

100 kilometers, 95 kilometers...

When the numbers on the dial jumped to 49 kilometers, Nelson, who had recently become a "monster," suddenly had a picture flash through his mind.

A colorful vortex swept in, causing the shuttle to tremble violently as it was drawn into it.

A flicker of surprise flashed in the "monster's" eyes. He glanced at the video screen, his movement speed adjusted. The image on it was still the yellowish-brown of a dust storm, with no trace of the colorful vortex.

Nelson took a deep breath; he finally decided to report to his father.

His father was on his aircraft, and he had to take responsibility for his father's life, even if it required investigation afterward.

Since the establishment of the Chaplain, the Shadow of Order that sees illusions has become a key focus of attention.

Nelson also trusted his father. Through their time together, he believed that even though the reasons sounded somewhat unbelievable, his father could understand.

He immediately turned on his Communicator, switched to a private channel, and began to report.

"Father, something just flashed through my mind..."

Inside the cabin, Black Wolf and Brainy Cat lay at Nimrod's feet. After listening to Nelson's report, he knew that the "monster" had sensed the danger of the Volian Sandstorm.

He knew that the Void Claws contained enormous energy, and even when it was powered off, it would still create massive, continuous sandstorms around it, which was the reason for the formation of the Volian Sandstorm Vortex.

Coincidentally, a large area beneath the Vigilant Star is rich in Blackstone deposits, which, influenced by energy, have formed Warp Storm.

The Blackstone can actually be used in two ways: the array of Necrons can suppress Psionic Energy, but it can also be used to enhance Warp energy. Abaddon discovered this secret during the Black Crusade.

"You relied on the strength I gave you to discover the hidden danger; trust in your inspiration."

"Reduce flight speed and pinpoint camp location."

Hearing his father's approval, Nelson's worries dissipated. He obeyed orders, reduced his speed, and flew towards the base on the ground.

As the numbers on the dial jumped to 24 kilometers, a picture suddenly flashed through Nelson's mind: colorful lightning striking straight down.

The Aquila Shuttle was pierced by lightning, and its burning, fragmented wreckage fell like a meteor.

Nelson recalled his father's words, "Trust your inspiration."

Nelson immediately pulled the control stick, sending the plane flying to the lower right.

The Aquila Shuttle jolted violently, and Nelson saw red runes on the video screen.

The Aether shockwave grazed the left side of the fuselage.

The "monster" gained confidence and kept pushing and pulling the levers with both hands, letting inspiration guide him.

The shadowy shuttle darted left and right in the air, dodging blue lightning and red flames as it continued to fall.

At an altitude of 517 kilometers above the ground, the "monster" sensed the danger receding and smoothly piloted the Aquila Shuttle to land at the base.

Nimrod walked toward the deck, not immediately approaching the waiting Primarch's Attendants, but instead went to Nelson, who had emerged from the cockpit and calmed himself down.

"Well done, your inspiration guided you through this dangerous flight."

Nelson immediately felt something melting inside him, just like when he added a sugar cube to his cup at the Reka Coffee Machine before a flight mission and it dissolved quickly.

I became a real "monster".

Nelson paused for a moment, then quickly came to his senses.

"Father, it is my honor."

"Go and rest," Nimrod said, then walked towards the silver-haired Arsena.

The hydraulic airlock opened with a pneumatic sound, and Nimrod walked into the command base.

Arriving at the holographic table, his gaze swept over Malena Scala and Thomas, finally settling on Arkan Land, and he asked.

How's it going?

Arkan Land's expression was grim. "My Servitor are circling the Volian Sandstorm Vortex in different directions."

"The total detection range is 112 kilometers, and energy readings were collected."

As he spoke, he raised his cane and pointed it at the Servitor standing behind him.

"Authorization, transfer of data file, No. 1295."

The Servitor's eyes flashed with blue-green light, and it spoke, emitting a synthesized Sonic Array.

"Initiate the transfer protocol to transfer data file location 1295."

His chest opened, revealing the data storage device, Servitor raised his right hand to take out the data disc.

The Primarch's Attendants had already activated the Logis-Engine with his Control Staff, and the Servitor stepped forward and inserted the disc.

The video screen hanging overhead immediately lit up, Arkan Land continued.

"The energy readings of the Sandstorm Vortex are extremely high; an ordinary person who enters it will be instantly torn to shreds."

"Even Titan or Astartes would suffer damage if they were in the vortex for a long time, because the chaotic magnetic field makes it difficult to discern directions, which is quite dangerous."

"Even more dangerous is the Aether reading anomaly, which could lead to various unexpected dangers, including lightning strikes from the sky, fireworks appearing out of nowhere, and even bizarre labyrinths."

Nimrod nodded. "Do you have anything to add?"

"The Knowledge Keeper" exchanged a glance with the Chief Librarian, and then spoke.

"My lord, I believe the Aether anomaly is related to the Blackstone. If we can excavate in the surrounding area, it should Weakening its influence."

"It will take too long." Nimrod rejected the "Knowledge Keeper's" suggestion, even though it coincided with his own guess.

[When the Fallen and Abaddon seized the Void Claws, they appeared unaffected by Warp energy, likely a result of the long-term excavation at the Huangquan VIII.]

He looked at the four people in front of him, each possessing different abilities, and began to speak.

"You guys first figure out a way to find the road to the central research station and the Vigilant Fortress."

The Dice of Prophecy will need another five months to fully charge, so Nimrod decided to let them try it out first.

If they can find the way, Nimrod can save himself from this Dice of Prophecy divination and use it for other purposes.

If that fails, he can resolve the issue further, which will only earn him more respect from Arkan Land.

"As you wish," Arkan Land said, hoping to retrieve the Doomsday Weapon, his sacred duty as a servant of Omnissiah.

As the four left the command base and began their reconnaissance, Nimrod heard a murmur in his ear.

After leaving Spear of Dionysus on the ground, Nimrod went to the resting room that had been prepared for him.

On a whim, he arrived in the "Nation of Disorder".

After the Spirituality spread toward the sphere of light, Nimrod saw Howard Fender kneeling before the altar in prayer.

Instead of immediately taking Howard into the "Nation of Disorder," he moved to the First Layer Space and had the Space Ape use Prisoner Amber and other potion-making materials to concoct the Sequence 6 "Judge" potion.

After obtaining the potion, the "Baron of Corruption" returned to the Fourth Layer Space, his Spirituality spreading and dragging Howard into the "Nation of Disorder."

The Primarch's eyes flashed, Telekinesis, he delivered a golden potion to Howard.

"Drink it!"

Howard's eyes lit up; he knew he had once again received the Black Emperor's gift.

He took the amber-like potion and poured it into his mouth.

Howard's eyes turned gold, their scattered light shimmering in the black mist.

A moment later, the newly appointed "Judge" withdrew his power.

"Thanks be to my Lord for this."

Nimrod nodded slightly, recalling Howard's previous battle with the Aeldari.

"You cleared out the Aeldari Corsair?"

"I have wiped out all the pirates in the Alicia system, whether Aeldari or humans," the Arbites Lord replied.

"But Alicia is located at the intersection of Warp Route and is also a trading center in the surrounding area. I believe it won't be long before it's attacked by pirates again."

"This is a foreseeable future," Nimrod agreed, "To train them as new recruits and Auxilia."

"As you wish." Howard accepted the order and was subsequently sent back to the Arbitrator.