Euclidean Sigil

844. M30.

The Shadow of the Throne, Primarch Office.

"My lord," Arsena Dunn said, holding Data Slate, "The Fourth and Eleventh Chapter have broken through the Rangdan lines and reached the Segmentum Obscurus."

"The other six Chapter are expected to enter the Segmentum Obscurus within fifteen stellar days."

Nimrod slightly, satisfied with the legion's progress.

"As of now, all four Titan Legions have been surrounded by Xenos and completely annihilated."

"The Emperor has decided to send the Order of the Omen to deal with the Xenos threat."

Nimrod thought to himself as he heard that the Old Man in Yellow had finally sent out the Order of the Omen.

[The Old Man in Yellow finally realized the immense threat posed by Rangdan and revealed his trump card.]

"Dark Angels, Ultramarines, Space Wolves, Emperor's Children, Thousand Sons, and Word Bearers were the first to respond to your and Lord Perturabo's requests for assistance, dispatching Warrior to support you."

Nimrod's eyes lit up, and he thought to himself.

The opportunity for "Corrosion" has arrived.

Have the commanders of each task force been confirmed?

"My lord, only two have been confirmed so far. The commander of 'Thousand Sons' is Hathor Mhat, the Chief Librarian."

Nimrod was not surprised at all that Magnus had sent Hathor to provide support. Hathor had been on loan to his legion and served by his side, acting as a bond of friendship between the two legions, making him the best choice.

"The commander of the Emperor's Children's is Second Company Captain Akurduana."

[Akurduana.]

Upon hearing this, Nimrod immediately recalled the Battle of Gardinal.

Akurduana was originally sent by Fulgrim to the side of his close brother, Ferrus Manus, in 869.

In the final moments of the Battle of Gardinal, the desperate Gardinal people used Star Ring weapons to attack Ferrus. He stormed into the command center and detonated it at the cost of his life.

Akurduana is the pinnacle of combat power in Astartes, with only a handful of people able to rival him; he is indeed a talented individual.

Although the Sequence 6 "Judge" Howard Fender, "Wind-blessed" Szczesny, and "Rose Bishop" Ramsey are undoubtedly stronger than him.

In Sequence 7, "Pyromaniac" Sanchez and "Weapon Master" Thierry Viera are no weaker than him, but if they can "Corrosion" him, I wouldn't mind having more talent.

Nimrod examines the possibility of "Corrosion" Akurduana.

It's not impossible; he was quite loyal to Ferrus and died a martyr.

Akurduana admires the strong... "Corrosion" him is not difficult, at least much easier than with Balthasar Kuturi.

Well, I'm also his savior, so it's only fair that I corrupt him and make him loyal to me.

"What about the commanders of the other legion task forces?" Nimrod asked.

"The Astropathic Message Choir Master is making contact with other legions. I will report back to you immediately upon confirmation."

"Order them to assemble at Caluhm Gate," Nimrod ordered.

After the Primarch's Attendants left, Nimrod heard a murmured whisper in his ear.

He left the Spear of Dionysus on the weapon rack and then went to the "Nation of Disorder".

Nimrod's Spirituality spread touched the ever-expanding and contracting sphere of light, drawing Howard into the "Nation of Disorder."

"My lord, my fleet has arrived at Abyss Port and is ready to launch an attack."

"Very good," Nimrod, noticing a hint of sadness on Howard's face. "Is there anything else?"

"The Sixth Legion encountered the Basmemanik in the Lament System, Pascual was killed in battle..."

"Flamini led thirteen Royal Court Friar, slaying countless beasts, destroying Teleport Jammer, and subsequently clearing out the Xenos that had invaded the star system in the ensuing battle."

"He achieved a resounding victory."

Howard remarked that he had also encountered the Basmemanik.

These metallic, beast-like Xenos are powerful Warrior. It was a miracle that Flamini led thirteen men on the Xenos warship without losing a single one.

Howard gathered his thoughts and began to state the main purpose of his prayer.

"The Sixth Legion routed the main force of the Basmemanik, but suffered considerable losses, and now it is without Chapter Master."

"Flamini is the highest-ranking member of the Chapter and is temporarily serving as commander."

"Transmit my order: Flamini will be appointed lord of the Sixth Legion," Nimrod commanded.

He then recalled Howard mentioning the metallic skin of the Basmemanik, which possessed powerful defensive capabilities and was likely an ingredient in potions.

Furthermore, he needed to establish real-time intergalactic communication with the Sixth Legion, and since Flamini had been saved by him and was completely loyal to him, he spoke up.

Tell him the procedure of the ceremony and have him pray to me.

"The offerings were two sets of Basmemanik metal skins."

"Yes, my lord." Howard accepted the order.

The black mist enveloped Howard's body and sent him back to the Arbitrator.

As the black mist dissipated, Howard praised the Black Emperor and slowly rose to his feet.

As he walked out of the altar and through the gate, the Brainy Cat immediately went to his side.

He left his dormitory and went to his office.

Howard arrived at the office and looked at Flamini was waiting there.

"Congratulations, the Primarch has decided that you will be the Chapter Master."

Flamini was initially delighted, then asked.

"But I didn't receive any orders. Could it be that the Astropathic Choir Master received the orders?"

"You'll soon find out; this is what I wanted to tell you."

Howard walked to a black scale, placed his hand on it, and infused it with Spirituality.

The "Lucky One" noticed that as the patterns on the ground lit up one by one, Spirituality spread rapidly, covering the entire office.

Prophetic Psyker felt their connection to the Warp had been completely severed.

Encountering this situation for the first time, Flamini couldn't help but feel a sense of emptiness.

The "Lucky One" felt that his Beyonder Ability had not disappeared; his exceptional intuition still allowed him to perceive his surroundings; and the physical and mental enhancements brought to him by the "machine" were still intact.

He stared at the pattern on the ground and discovered that it was a complex pattern composed of a series of Geometry such as triangles, quadrilaterals, and pentagrams.

Flamini's Superhuman Brain allowed him to instantly determine that there were thirty-three shapes in total.

"This is a symbol created by my father, similar in function to the Sothmes Sigil created by Lord Magnus. It isolates this place, preventing anyone from spying on it."

"But unlike the one that only Lord Magnus can use, and that Hathor and Ahriman cannot complete, the Royal Court Friar can also complete it."

"Of course, it requires a deep enough understanding, and currently only I, the Primarch's Attendants, the Chief Librarian, the Death Lord, and two others possess it."

The "Lucky One" stared intently at the mysterious symbols on the ground, his eyes shining.

"I believe you'll soon begin studying it, but now, let me tell you something more important."

"The Black Emperor's Prayer Ritual..."

Three standard hours later, Flamini thanked Howard and then carried the two metal skins of the Basmemanik into the altar.

In order to hold the ceremony as soon as possible, Howard generously allowed him to use it temporarily.

The altar was already set up, but Flamini still carefully checked it over.

After confirming that the Black Iron Scales on his left and the cast iron "Iron Law of the Monarch" on his right were in the correct positions, he walked to the candlesticks.

Flamini held his palm above the candle wick and rubbed it together, Spirituality lighting the candle.

After lighting eleven candles, some upright and some upside down, he took out a ceremonial knife from his person.

Flamini calmed his agitated emotions and recited in Dunnish: "..."

In the name of the Black Emperor, you have been sanctified!

Spirituality burst forth from the tip of the knife; Flamini walked around it, and an invisible force surged forth.

Without needing to activate their Spirit Sight, the "Lucky One" sensed that a wall of Spirituality had indeed formed around them, keeping out all impurities.

Flamini then took a deep breath and entered a state of Thelema meditation.

After his body, mind, and soul had calmed down, he knelt on the Black Onyx Altar Mat and began to recite the formal incantation in Dunnish:

"The Black Emperor of the Shadow of Order"

..."

On the fifth recitation, Flamini felt a sudden gust of wind within the sealed Spirituality wall, and amidst the surging black mist, the gates of the Mysterious Kingdom slowly opened towards him.

The "Lucky One" felt an invisible, incomprehensible, and irresistible force being exerted upon him as the black mist enveloped him.

Flamini came to his senses and found himself in the Mysterious Kingdom.

The "Lucky One" felt shrouded in mist, and since awakening as Psyker, he had never felt so confined.

After being granted power by the Primarch, I have never had such an experience again.

This is the power of the Black Emperor!

Flamini knelt on the ground, praising the majestic figure deep within the black fog.

"My lord!"

Nimrod slightly, his gaze sweeping over the stacks of metal jackets on either side of Flamini.

Judging from its Spirituality radiance, it should be Spirituality material.

It should be Sequence 6 potion ingredient, but not one of those already unlocked on the Blasphemy Slate.

Well, my potion is almost digested, then I can unlock the remaining half of the potion recipe.

The "Baron of Corruption's" gaze returned to Flamini. "You have mastered the power I bestowed upon you."

"Yes, my lord, just like the previous two times."

"Later, I will grant you new power." With a thought, Nimrod sent the Euclidean Sigil to Flamini via Telepathy.

The symbols he comprehended relied on his own "Geometry" abilities, gleaned from Geometry, and thus he named the symbols after Euclid.

"Thank you, Lord, for this blessing. I will certainly strive to learn it."

The black mist engulfed Flamini and sent him back to the Arbitrator.

Nimrod then went to the First Layer Space and instructed the Space Ape to concoct the "Calamity Priest" potion using materials such as the Calamity Mantis, which he then bestowed upon Flamini.