A Chance to "Corrupt" the "Ashen Claws"

Nimrod drew his Sword of Vaul, and strode forward.

He saw a blond-haired, resolute-looking Librarian launching an attack using Bolt Pistol and Chainsword.

Nimrod recognized the figure immediately.

The Primarch's Superhuman Brain spun rapidly, instantly recognizing the Librarian's identity as Balthasar Kuturi.

Because Balthasar was different from the bald, weathered figure he was most familiar with, Nimrod did not recognize him immediately.

A flash of blue-white light shattered the personal energy shield of a Rangdan Overlord, and with a swift slash, he ended the enemy's life.

Alkahas Phall's eyes flashed; the Xenos he had fought so hard against was easily killed by the Primarch.

Nimrod rushed towards Balthasar, his mind racing with information about the enemy.

[Another unfortunate person.]

Nimrod recalls that after the "Council of Nikaea," Corvus Corax disbanded the Librarian department.

Balthasar is one of the few Raven Guard who survived the "Dropsite Massacre," and he serves as the Chief Librarian of the rebuilt Librarian department.

The good times didn't last long; the Librarian tank was disbanded again, Corax decided to send them to Terra.

But at Balthasar's request, the Librarian remained with the Legion, in exchange for being sent to Terra.

At the Primarch's request, Balthasar swore that he would never use Psionic Energy until he saw Malcador.

During the journey, to test the candidates' will and self-control, Malcador ordered the Adeptus Custodes to launch an attack.

Balthasar obeyed Corax's orders and restrained his Psionic Energy impulses.

He had fought alongside "Imperial Fists" company commander Noritz for a long time and developed a deep friendship with him.

He fled with Balthasar, but was mercilessly killed by the Adeptus Custodes.

Enraged and seeking revenge for his best friend, Balthasar used his powerful Psionic Energy to kill the Adeptus Custodes. However, he remembered the oath he had sworn and ultimately surrendered.

Balthasar passed Malcador's test, Sigillite demanded that he forgive the test he had set.

Malcador apologized to him, saying he would learn from the mistake that led to Noritz's death.

Balthasar reluctantly accepted that his best friend would be the victim of this trial.

Having become one of the founding Grand Master the "Grey Knights," he gained even greater Psionic Energy power, but he could not forget the death of his dearest friend.

He changed his name to Ogen, but could not forget his guilt towards Noritz. His face grew increasingly aged, and he suffered inner Affliction for the rest of his life.

Balthasar witnessed the death of his close friend, yet remained true to his oath to Corax, demonstrating both strong willpower and unwavering loyalty; corrupting him was far more difficult than Corrosion Kalas.

However, it's not entirely impossible. Balthasar's decision to abandon his loyalty to Corax at Malcador's request shows that he is capable of changing his mind, but he needs sufficient reasons.

It's worth a try, but shouldn't be the primary goal.

Nimrod continued walking without stopping, neither the Rangdan Warrior nor the Overlord slowed his pace.

In the blink of an eye, he had fought his way through and arrived in front of Balthasar.

"Lord Nimrod."

Balthasar never met his Primarch; he only met the Primarch who commanded the XIX Legion, Horus Lupercal.

He noticed that the Monarch was taller than the Wolf God.

Balthasar's gaze met those dark eyes, and he felt as if he were completely seen through, not just now, but also in the future.

His clear mind suddenly froze, as if it were entangled in a spider web.

He didn't know how much time had passed before he came to his senses when he heard a dignified voice in his ear.

"Balthasar Kuturi."

"Yes, sir."

Balthasar tilted his head slightly, no longer meeting those dark eyes.

He saw numerous black-armored Warrior charging towards the Xenos's lines.

Balthasar noticed that the Shadow of Order were well-organized.

A Librarian raised his blue staff, and the human slaves enslaved by the Xenos around him immediately slowed their pace.

The Shadow of Order raised their Bolter and unleashed a barrage of bullets at the Xenos.

Amidst the deafening explosions, the Xenos's pale flesh was torn apart.

The Shadow of Order Kill Team, armed with Power Weapon, rounded up and killed enemies with personal energy shields through a series of precise strikes.

The Shadow of Order can keenly identify elite Xenos Warrior and launch swift attacks.

They seem to know a lot about the Xenos.

Balthasar, puzzled, looked away.

He didn't want to fall back into his previous dazed state, so he lowered his head slightly, just in time to meet Alkahas's cold gaze as he walked over.

To shake off the unease caused by his absent-mindedness, he spoke.

"Lord of Shadows, my prophecy has come true; reinforcements have arrived."

Do you remember?

"Shadow."

"Balthasar, you've proven yourself," Kalas said.

"Come with me," the "Baron of Corruption" said to the two.

"Lord Nimrod," Kalas didn't immediately follow, "One of my companies has lost contact."

"Neratt Gillin has fallen into Xenos trap. I beg you to help us."

Upon hearing this, Nimrod stopped in his tracks.

[Neratt Gillin!]

Today is truly a lucky day; another target has come knocking on my door—a perfect opportunity to "Corrosion" and "Ashen Claws."

"Corrosion" Neratt is even easier Kalas.

Nimrod recalled that the future "Raven Guard" of Terran-born had experienced two large-scale Exile.

Kalas's "Space Sharks" was Exile shortly after Corvus Corax's return.

Neratt Gillin's "Ashen Claws" Exile to the Ghoul Stars by Archon of the Archon Canius, who Deliverance-born, after the "Battle of No. 42" in the Thirty-First Millennium.

Afterwards, Neratt declared that his "Ashen Claws" was loyal neither to the Imperium nor to Horus Lupercal.

[Neratt followed Corax for over eighty years, yet never showed absolute loyalty.]

Corax also harbored a deep resentment towards his 18th Chapter, "Ashen Claws".

I'll still do my best to take care of Corax's pups; both "Space Sharks" and "Ashen Claws" will have a bright future.

Among the targets of "Corrosion" that Nimrod could think of, the most frequent were "Space Sharks" and "Ashen Claws".

Unexpectedly, Kalas and Neratt both ran into each other in Xana.

Thinking of this, he immediately spoke.

I will go to the rescue immediately.

"Connect to my communication network and send your location coordinates."

Kalas immediately did as the Primarch instructed, Balthasar added with a look of shame.

"My lord, we have lost contact with Neratt for more than ten sidereal days."

"His last known location, coordinate No. 513, might be a trap, and it's not certain we can find him."

"I tried desperately to predict his location, but I failed. The Xenos set a trap, and it interfered with my predictions."

As Balthasar spoke, he heard footsteps approaching.

"I might be able to find him."