Legacy of the Kingdom of the Dragon, Nimrod Builds Resistance Against Chaos

Four lines of defense

The Shadow of the Throne, Primarch Office.

Nimrod pushed the Data Crystal that Hathor Mhat had given him in front of Arsena Dunn and began to speak.

"I think you'll be interested in the Kingdom of the Dragon content."

"My lord, I am very interested in this ancient kingdom." Arsena, who spent his free time engrossed in the Mystery of books and Data Slate, had a gleam in his eyes.

"Order that plazas be built in all the legion's territories as a public welfare measure, and require them to practice the Kingdom of the Dragon's 'Tai Chi'."

Nimrod recalled that the Thousand Sons would Supervision the public's practice of "Tai Chi" in the squares of Tizca.

People find Peace in gentle and precise movements, allowing the recurring cycles and graceful harmony to soothe their troubled minds.

The Tizca have a large number of Mutant and Psyker, and the Thousand Sons control this potential danger through this means.

Tizca remained unaffected until Tizca demise at Prospero.

After Nimrod accompanied the Old Man in Yellow to Tizca, he did not find any promotion or use of "Tai Chi," which was obviously a Mystery that the "Thousand Sons" had obtained from the "Dawn Star Rescue" operation.

After examining it, he found that the "Tai Chi" was significantly different from the simplified version he knew.

The biggest difference is that there are many repetitive movements, and each movement needs to be repeated at least five times to achieve inner peace.

Nimrod speculated that it was possible that during the "Psionic Energy awakening" of the colony ship en route to Dawn Star, the crew of the Kingdom of the Dragon modified the "Tai Chi" style of martial arts.

Although "Tai Chi" cannot achieve the same effect as Pariah and Sacred Word Psyker, it is not even as effective as protective runes.

However, the biggest advantage is that it can be mastered at a low cost through learning.

The only resource required is time.

This is the defense line against Chaos that Nimrod built for ordinary people; he built three lines of defense against the "Shadow of Order".

The outermost line of defense is the Thelema Mindset, forged with unwavering willpower.

Willpower is the greatest weapon against Chaos, Astartes hone their willpower through daily ascetic training.

Nimrod created the Thelema Mindset specifically for his offspring to enhance willpower and suppress the drawbacks of heightened perception.

The core defense line consists of the "Visionary" Chaplain Pathway examine Legion members, followed by Purification through the "Sun" Pathway.

The last line of defense is the "Nation of Disorder," where key figures in the Legion can pray to the Black Emperor when they are unable to resist corruption.

At the same time, once someone is corrupted without being noticed and pulled into the Source Essence, they will be discovered as an invading force and the Corrosion force will be expelled.

"After you have reviewed it, hand it over to the Lord of the Forge and the Chief Librarian, and have them study the Daemon Puppet together."

"Study the craftsmanship of the structures and learn from the wisdom behind them."

"Attempt to create Psionic Energy constructs, but never use methods that involve summoning Warp creatures," Nimrod solemnly warned.

In Nimrod's memory, the "Thousand Sons" during the Great Birthday Celebration did not possess the skills to create Daemon Puppet; they only encountered them while searching for the fragments of Magnus.

Unable to find a suitable body, Tzeentch's chief Greater Daemon, Kairos Fateweaver, temporarily resided there and instigated Hathor, who had suffered Flesh Mutation, to tamper with the Book of Magnus.

Subsequently, he made a deal with Ahriman to obtain Hathor's body, thus allowing him to descend into the real world.

Hathor used the abilities and clues he was given to discover a colony ship that should have been destroyed, and from it he learned the secret of the Kingdom of the Dragon's creation of Daemon Puppet.

The silver-haired Primarch's Attendants dared not be negligent and carefully took notes.

As Arsena walked out of the Primarch's office, Lucius stood at the door of Akurduana's cabin.

He raised his hand and tapped the rune, taking longer than expected. Six seconds later, the hatch opened.

Lucius entered the cabin, the Primarch's Attendants 'Second Company Captain recruit.

The cabin was spacious enough to accommodate Lord Akurduana's easel.

After Door Opening, he immediately returned to the support frame.

Lucius frowned slightly; in order to improve his swordsmanship, he requested to join the task force.

He wanted to seize every opportunity to spar with the First Court Swordsman and perfect his swordsmanship.

But he felt that he wouldn't get that opportunity today.

Lord Akurduana, unlike other commanders, was warm and welcoming, except when he was painting.

"Grown ups."

Seeing that the enthusiastic Akurduana did not turn his head, Lucius lifted his brush from the parchment and asked a question.

"Lucius, what is it?"

"My lord, I would like to practice swordsmanship with you."

"I'm sorry," Akurduana said apologetically, looking away from the canvas, "I have more important things to do now."

"Your painting?" Lucius frowned, unable to comprehend that there could be something more important than swordsmanship.

"That's right." Akurduana noticed Lucius's disappointment and patiently explained to the promising young man he had his eye on.

"Inspiration is fleeting; I must seize it promptly."

"Can I take a look?" Lucius wanted to know what Akurduana was painting, and more importantly, how long it would take.

Akurduana pondered for a moment before speaking.

"Although an unfinished painting should not be shown to others, especially considering that the subject I painted is perfect."

"But Lucius, I'll make an exception for you this once."

Lucius walked to the easel and stared intently at it.

He glanced at it and was disappointed; the painting only outlined the basic lines and was far from finished.

The next instant, he caught sight of a pair of wings.

Wing!

Lucius knew of only two Primarch who possessed wings— Nimrod and Sanguinius.

Considering their abode on the Shadow of the Throne, the figure drawn by Lord Akurduana is almost palpable.

"Lord Nimrod, the portrait you have drawn is of Lord Nimrod."

"Yes, this is a challenge, so I can't afford to be distracted or interrupted." Akurduana's gaze returned to the canvas.

"I understand," Lucius said, and walked out of the dormitory.

In his mind, based on rumors, he sketched out an image of Nimrod: black armor, golden wings, Spear on his back, Power Fist, and...

Power Sword that gleams with blue and white light.

Lucius's eyes lit up.

[Only the Monarch Majesty can rival my father's swordsmanship; even the Lion cannot match it.]

He walked toward the training deck, his gaze lingering on the Shadow of Order of the waist and shoulder armor.

Both the 7th Legion and 8th Legion are renowned for their swordsmanship, especially the 8th Legion...

After examining the area for a moment and failing to find a suitable target, he walked onto the training deck.

Lucius picked up a practice sword from the weapon rack. The Emperor's Children would take turns training in weapons in order to perfect themselves in every aspect.

Of the entire legion, only he and Akurduana focused on honing their swordsmanship.

He tapped on the panel in the weapons training room, and the training cage opened.

[Hopefully the "Shadow of Order" training cage will be more useful.]

Lucius thought proudly that he had personally ruined one of his legion's training cages.

As the Target Dummy descended, Lucius flicked his wrist, and his blade stabbed out.

Lucius toiled on the training deck, but after a standard voyage, Lord Akurduana still hadn't arrived.

Frustrated, he once again entered the captain's quarters in Akurduana.

Akurduana put down his paintbrush and was about to speak to Lucius when his Communicator suddenly rang.

After the call was connected, his adjutant, Solomon Demeter, spoke.

"Company Commander, the fleet has transitioned to the real world."

"I will serve Lord Nimrod, and the fleet will be under your command," Akurduana said confidently. All the Emperor's Children knew that he did not possess the command abilities of Eidolon and Vespasian.

His command abilities were only half that of Demeter; his unparalleled swordsmanship, unmatched in the legion, was the reason he was called the Eldest Son of Fulgrim by the Emperor's Children.

"Yes, sir. I will share the tactical images to your Tactical Network."

"Lucius." Lucius met Lord Akurduana's eyes and felt as if he were facing two sharp blades; his heart pounded with excitement.

"Come with me to the bridge." Lucius's heart pounded. He had never met the Primarch, but he was fortunate enough to witness the prowess of another Primarch, and a top-tier swordsman at that.