The Successor

Recruiting soldiers may be troublesome, but according to my Teacher's methods, this is not recruitment.

This is called taking the college entrance exam.

Luna Wolves has its own recruitment plan, and other Legions do too, which makes things even easier.

The Eighth Legion recruited in advance, and the remaining batches were recruited through equal competition among all Legion.

The dilemma was resolved on its own.

"Uncle, I'm sorry to have troubled you."

"There's no trouble at all. You all want your Legions to be stronger, which is understandable."

Thank you for your understanding.

"Haha, you're too kind. But you'd better think it over. The soldiers on Nostramo are of very high quality. What will you do if there's conflict among the people on Nocturne?"

"No, Uncle, everyone has their own strengths and their own shining points."

"You can't deny your own glory because of others' excellence, nor can you compare your own shortcomings to others' strengths. This is a required course for anyone entering the Salamanders."

Have a look.

Have a look!

Lord of Drakes Vulkan, is such a worry-free person.

However, some precautions should still be taken.

"Vulkan, of all the Primarch, you are the most reliable," Han Mingxuan said with a smile.

"And what about Curze?" Vulkan asked with a smile.

Han Mingxuan was somewhat surprised that the Lord of Drakes would ask such a question.

"They're different, young man. You represent the last vestige of humanity in the Imperium, Curze represents the last vestige of Imperium. Each has their own role to play."

"Haha, I was just kidding, Uncle."

"Of course I know, but I'm just telling the truth," Han Mingxuan said with a smile.

If even the Lord of Drakes abandons humanity, then it means that humanity is truly beyond saving.

"Vulkan, I have something to give you. Please keep it safe."

"What is it, Uncle?"

Han Mingxuan took out his pen as he spoke.

Over the past three years, Han Mingxuan Resurrection hundreds of millions of Necrons, so he no longer needs this pen as a medium.

Now he can achieve the same effect even with the most ordinary pen.

Therefore, he needs to find someone to entrust this pen to.

Vulkan was his first choice.

Moreover, Vulkan is different from others.

Vulkan is Perpetual.

His power can be used indefinitely.

This means that when he is not around, and when Curze's power is exhausted, Vulkan will be the last resort.

"This is... your pen?"

"Yes, this pen has been with me for a long time, but now I no longer need to use it, and you are the successor I have chosen for it."

Why give it to me?

"Let me tell you a story," Han Mingxuan said.

What kind of story?

"Do you know the story of the Magic Brush of Ma Liang?"

"I know."

Well, looks like I don't need to tell any stories.

In fact, all the Primarch have Investigation Nostramo.

Therefore, Vulkan was also familiar with Nostramo's culture, and he knew the story of the Magic Brush of Ma Liang.

"You can think of this pen as the Magic Brush of Ma Liang's hands, turning empty words into reality, giving life to inanimate objects, and imbuing whatever you write with power."

"And you, Vulkan, you are my Ma Liang, and you will inherit it."

Looking at the calligraphy brush in Han Mingxuan's hand, Vulkan felt a surge of sadness.

"Uncle, the Imperium's Rejuvenat Treatment can prolong your life. If the Rejuvenation Sorcerer can't do it, then Father can. I'll go find him."

"Vulkan, everyone dies eventually," Han Mingxuan said with a smile.

"From the very beginning, I knew this was the case, and I was mentally prepared for it. Similarly, I was preparing for this future."

"But how unfair is this to someone like you?"

"Birth is Prophecy of death. Child, birth, aging, illness, and death are the norm. I'm already better off than most people because I'm not sick."

After Han Mingxuan finished speaking, he placed the pen in Wokan's hand without waiting for Vulkan's reaction.

The pen lay quietly in Vulkan's palm, looking more like a pendant than anything else.

"Remember, use water as ink whenever you need it. Only use blood in special circumstances."

Vulkan closed his eyes and took a deep breath. "Uncle, I've got it."

"Alright, young man, don't be so pessimistic. At least for the next few hundred years, I'll be fine. Keep this pen safe."

"And what about you, Uncle?"

"Me? I'm fine with anything."

As Han Mingxuan spoke, he took out an identical pen.

"How about it? It's a pretty good imitation, isn't it?"

"I will not let you down, never."

Vulkan carefully put the pen away, and Han Mingxuan looked at him with satisfaction.

This pen was not only a backup plan he left behind, but also a help to Vulkan.

This pen can save him from the corruption of Chaos.

The Lord of Drakes in the Apocrypha is incredibly cunning; one must be wary of him.

After doing all this, Han Mingxuan felt relieved.

Although he was a crucial part of the Emperor's plan, he had left himself so many backup plans. If the Emperor still ended up sitting on the Golden Throne, then it was his fate.

There's nothing you can do when you're down on your luck; even drinking cold water can cause problems.

"Uncle, aren't you planning to stay a few more days? Talos will be back soon."

"No, I still have over a dozen Legions waiting for me. Once Talos returns, let him stay put."

"Just like you said, being popular is a good thing, and that's exactly what I hope for."

In Han Mingxuan's plan, Talos was a backup hidden energy source for the Eighth Legion.

His ability to get along well with others is very important, and it is also a very important skill.

This undoubtedly proves that Talos can coordinate with all parties, and if any problems arise, he certainly won't let himself down.

"Uncle, where are you planning to go next?"

"Next, I plan to go to Lycaeus to see what's going on there."

In the original storyline, after Corax joined the Great Crusade, Lycaeus was once again ruled by those Tech Guilds.

Then the people of Lycaeus once again erupted into a rebellion.

This is not the outcome Han Mingxuan wanted to see.

The IV Legion Corps was also there involved in the construction, so Perturabo must have already returned.

Ask both Legions together.

Maybe we can even take a trip to Olympia then.

If I remember correctly, Perturabo also has an older sister.

"Uncle, let me take you there."

"No need, I can go by myself."

In the end, Han Mingxuan couldn't resist Vulkan's insistence and only stopped when Volkan sent him to the patrol area of Lycaeus defense forces.

Goodbye, Uncle.

"Goodbye, Vulkan," Han Mingxuan said with a smile.

On this journey, he entrusted his most important possession to the Lord of Drakes; that was enough.

Han Mingxuan arrived in Lycaeus without having Old Kamon accompany him.

With the Silent King by my side, who would dare to act recklessly?

"Come on, take a look! The latest comic book!"

Comic books?

It's been a long time since I've come across books like this; I'll go check them out.