In the palace, Nimrod spread his palm and said to Maria Kournikova.
"You performed well. This is the power I grant you."
Maria picked up the purple potion from his great hand and, without hesitation, tilted her head back and drank it down.
She and the other girls had always been raised as assassins, indoctrinated with absolute loyalty to the family.
After Yelena offered them to Nimrod, the object of their loyalty became the giant.
After witnessing the Primarch's godlike combat power again and again, she had submitted completely to Nimrod.
Half a standard hour later, under Nimrod's instruction, the "Assassin" had mastered the method of meditation and restrained her own power.
Maria knelt on one knee and pressed a hand to her chest.
"Thank you for your gift, my lord. I will use the power you have bestowed to bring death to your enemies."
Nimrod nodded. "I have a mission for you now. This will also be a test for Tsvistna and Dementyeva."
The two women's abilities and potential were both far below Maria's, and Nimrod would decide whether to cultivate them into extraordinary beings based on their performance.
"Please give your orders."
Nimrod's gaze was deep as he looked outside through the palace glass, his tone profound.
"Infiltrate the hive cities and assassinate key figures. As before, you will choose your targets yourselves according to the situation. This time, I hope to see even greater results."
"As you wish. I will surely offer you the false king's head."
Maria understood Nimrod's meaning. The "Assassin" made her vow.
Nimrod withdrew his gaze and looked at Maria as she left. The better the assassins' results, the smoother the path to unification would be, and the more complete the strength preserved by the new Vostonia would remain.
Nimrod then sent a