Lord Nimrod's Footsteps
The bridge of the Qingzha, Muspel System.
Togon Khan of the Moonlight Brotherhood had followed Hasik aboard the Stormbird, and during the journey to Muspel, returned to the Noyan-Khan's flagship.
When Hasik stepped onto the leather carpet, Togon looked around. It was the first time he had seen every member of the Stone Khanate under the Noyan-Khan.
The portion of the White Scars Legion under Hasik's command was composed of twenty-three brotherhoods. It was far larger than the khanate of Yemulan Noyan-Khan, who commanded him, and was the largest khanate beneath the Great Khan.
Around Hasik's throne hung Chogoris hunting runes and the Kuo Tribe's ritual spears, while his seat was woven from ancient wooden slats and leather thongs.
"Shiban, what's the situation?"
Togon's gaze followed Hasik's to the khan he had called. He knew Shiban was the khan of the Storm Brotherhood.
The name of the Storm Brotherhood was closely tied to the man who had led him into the Legion.
One of Jaghatai Khan's most trusted men, the Stormseer Togutai Yesugei, held a position equivalent to Chief Librarian Thomas of the Shadow of Order.
"The Dark Shadow of the Shadow of Order's Third Legion has already crushed the system fleet."
The result Togon heard was exactly as he had expected. Muspel's fleet could not possibly withstand the firepower of a Gloriana-class battleship.
The White Scars had only one. The Shadow of Order had four.
Lord Nimrod's Legion is far stronger than mine. The memory belonging to Harun Swenseren stirred, and regret once again filled his mind.
He pressed a hand to the Curved Power Sword at his waist, the one Yemulan had granted him when he had officially become Togon.
"Hasik Noyan-Khan, please assign the assault mission to me. I wish to fight alongside the