You Are Right, But Numerology Is

"I hope she's not researching numerology," Zhou Yun blurted out instinctively.

Lena blinked, stunned, and asked, "What numerology?"

"Uh..."

Zhou Yun blinked, unsure how to explain for a moment.

Should he tell Lena:

Numerology is a brand-new open-world adventure game independently developed by Mortarion, set in a fantasy world called the Warp?

That stubborn Primarch Mortarion definitely inherited the Emperor's obstinacy.

Even though he'd already turned to Chaos, even though Nurgle and a bunch of Great Unclean Ones were standing before him, he still tried to explain the Warp with "science" like numerology.

He even condemned others for being superstitious.

"I use numerology, you use superstitious witchcraft!"

"It's a profound field of study that explains the Warp through mathematical logic," Zhou Yun said, taking a deep breath.

Lena couldn't help but frown, whispering, "That sounds like something blasphemous."

"The mathematician I mentioned isn't researching such improper things."

Lena explained, "She's an actuary from the Upper Hive who usually calculates accounts for noble factories and studies mathematics in her spare time."

"Then how is an actuary and mathematician going to help you find the Warp engine?"

Zhou Yun's eye twitched slightly, a bad feeling rising in his heart.

Mathematicians. Researching mathematics in this Galaxy isn't a safe job.

"Don't tell me she calculated it through rigorous mathematical computation?"

Could it be that she was corrupted by Tzeentch and received revelations from numbers?

Zhou Yun didn't voice his thoughts.

"Why are you filling your head with such blasphemous ideas?" Lena's expression showed a hint of fear.

She quickly lowered her head and whispered a short prayer, asking the Emperor to forgive her for hearing such blasphemous words.

"Her ancestor was a navigator on Asphodel's first colony ship and possesses an ancient navigational archive passed down for over ten thousand years."

Lena said to Zhou Yun, "As long as we get that archive, we can find the approximate location where the old Asphodel colony ship landed, and also determine if the Warp engine has been dismantled."

"How do you know that actuary and navigator has that archive?"

Zhou Yun's brow furrowed even tighter. "Don't tell me it's another revelation from the Emperor?"

Lena's eyes flickered slightly at Zhou Yun's words. "Not exactly."

Zhou Yun's suspicion deepened.

"I have reliable sources," Lena said confidently.

Noticing the deep doubt still in Zhou Yun's eyes, Lena placed her finger on the Scripture of the Word tattoo on her cheek. "I swear to the Emperor that my sources are absolutely reliable and do not come from revelations, prophecies, or Warp hallucinations."

Zhou Yun withdrew his doubtful gaze, but the suspicion in his heart didn't lessen at all.

"So what do you want me to do?" Zhou Yun asked Lena.

Lena's lips curled into a smile. "I originally just wanted to commission you to go to the underhive and retrieve the Warp engine."

"After all, you seem to have some ability to transport large objects. Don't deny it, the volume and weight of that pile of assault intercessor rifles weren't small."

I didn't deny it, Zhou Yun grumbled inwardly.

"But now that I've seen your capabilities, I want you to accompany me to the Upper Hive to steal that archive," Lena said.

"You, and I, going to the Upper Hive together?"

Zhou Yun's mouth twitched.

This Pontiff of the Ark Gang always managed to provide Zhou Yun with countless points to nitpick in a single sentence.

"First question, why you and me together?"

"Second question, how do you plan to get to the Upper Hive?"

Zhou Yun stared at Lena and asked.

Between the Upper Hive and the underhive, there were PDF guards.

Admittedly, both Lena and Zhou Yun had some strength, and Lena's beguiling words had an advantage against organized troops.

But... an illegal psyker forcing their way through the checkpoint between the Upper Hive and the underhive...

What's the difference between this and open rebellion? What, you want to taste the fist of the Cadian Shock Troops?

The Astra Militarum stationed near Asphodel were the renowned Cadian Shock Troops.

Let alone Lena, an illegal psyker, even if a Daemon Prince of Chaos showed up, these Cadian superhumans would dare to charge them.

"Why me? Because only I know the location of that file."

Lena answered, but hesitated at the second question.

"I'm trying to open up channels. We might get results soon."

Unreliable. This woman is completely unreliable.

Zhou Yun quickly made his judgment.

Her so-called channels were most likely a way to sneak into the Upper Hive.

And they were going to the Upper Hive to steal something. The security in the Upper Hive was nothing like the Lower Hive.

If she were caught and her identity as an illegal psyker exposed, Cadian fist warning!

"I'll pay more!" Noticing Zhou Yun's gaze, Lena said without hesitation.

Facing Zhou Yun's potential refusal, Lena chose to directly increase the offer.

Based on her experience, as long as the money was enough, someone would always be willing to take the risk.

"You misjudge people." Zhou Yun paused. "You really can't read people."

Lena froze on the spot, suddenly embarrassed.

Zhou Yun looked at Lena with a calm expression.

Paying more? He was earning money just to survive!

He rubbed his chin, and a thought faintly surfaced in his mind.

He thought of a way to travel to the Upper Hive safely and legally.

"I can consider it." Zhou Yun changed his tone and suddenly spoke.

Leaving the Ark Gang's stronghold, Zhou Yun walked through the crowded streets of the Hive City, pondering.

"You seem troubled. Do you need me to divine it with the Emperor Tarot?"

As he spoke, the winged figure in the white light took out a deck of cards shimmering with white light.

Zhou Yun glanced at him and said after thinking, "Are you sure that woman has no trace of Chaos corruption on her?"

"No, but her psychic reaction is very strange," the winged figure in the white light said.

"Strange?" Zhou Yun raised an eyebrow.

"Yes. Her psychic potential seems not entirely innate, but rather deliberately induced."

Listening to the words of the winged figure in the white light, Zhou Yun fell into a brief period of contemplation.

The winged figure in the white light gently flapped its wings and asked Zhou Yun, who was deep in thought:

"What are your thoughts? The child is not corrupted by Chaos, but she is indeed somewhat abnormal."

"Me?"

Hearing the words of the winged figure in the white light, a brilliant smile appeared on Zhou Yun's lips.

"I'm learning from Rag," he replied with a chuckle in his voice.

"Rag? That Hive City gang member?" The winged figure in the white light was stunned for a moment. "Why learn from him?"

"To be an intermediary!"

Zhou Yun replied with a laugh, his steps stopping at a crossroads, before the magnificent statue of Sanguinius.

To be precise, he stopped at the entrance of the Sharp Spear Tavern.