A Gradual Influence

(Bonus chapter for the microbacteria expert)

In just one month, the Iron Warriors Legion demonstrated an efficiency never seen on any other construction site.

Only then did everyone in Olympia truly realize that the IV Legion had really changed.

They even had a sense of absurdity.

These Iron Warriors on construction sites seem so approachable.

Yes, that's right, approachable.

Of course, what shocked them the most was Perturabo himself.

Because he himself participated in the construction, and was one of the most enthusiastic participants.

During this period, Perturabo fully demonstrated the charm and philosophical depth that a philosopher possesses.

Kellifani would also visit him at the construction site from time to time.

However, given how fast he's building, he could be in the east in the morning and in the west by evening.

Watching Perturabo actively building Olympia and witnessing his transformation, Kellifani couldn't help but shed tears.

"Thank you, thank you for your guidance, sir."

"Don't you hate me for letting him take up arms and participate in the war?"

"Sir, war and peace are twins; sometimes we need peace, but sometimes we need to strive for it."

"In that respect, sir, that's precisely where your greatness lies."

"You didn't guide him into becoming a paranoid person, you didn't let him slide from one extreme to another."

Perturabo abhorred war and did not want war, but sometimes war was unavoidable.

"It's good that you think that way."

"By the way, let me introduce you. This is Angrak Augustus, the Archmagos of Evolutionists in Nostramo."

Kellifani glanced at Han Mingxuan, then at Angrak.

"Sir, I thank you for your instruction of Petraber, but regarding the Imperium rejuvenat treatment..."

"Excuse my bluntness, madam, but the Imperium rejuvenat treatment is garbage developed by those brainless idiots."

"The Emperor used his wisdom to improve the Rejuvenation Technique for the Adeptus Mechanicus, but those guys in the Adeptus Mechanicus remained dull-witted and failed the Emperor's trust."

"You are right not to agree to the Primarch performing a rejuvenation modification on you."

?

Kellifani thought the Archmagos of the Evolutionists was going to persuade her to undergo a rejuvenation transformation.

Unexpectedly, this Archmagos denigrated the Adeptus Mechanicus as utterly worthless.

"My esteemed lady, perhaps you would be interested in the doctrines of our Evolutionists."

"The doctrines of Evolutionists? Sorry, Sage Angrak, I have no intention of joining the Adeptus Mechanicus."

"No, no, no, esteemed lady, you are mistaken. We are not the Adeptus Mechanicus; we are the Evolutionist Cult."

"Our philosophies are vastly different from those of the Adeptus Mechanicus, and we don't actually want you to join us; we just want you to understand our doctrines so we can cooperate."

"Cooperate?"

Upon hearing this, Kellifani also abandoned her joking thoughts.

"Yes, Your Excellency, Olympia is currently undergoing a profound rebirth, and we believe that in the near future, the Iron Warriors will also change."

"When the Primarch of the IV Legion were conquering the stars, you were in charge of Olympia's logistics. As time goes by, your aging is inevitable. Have you found a successor?"

This...

"Obviously not, right?"

"Yes, Sage Angrak, to this day, I still have not found a successor who satisfies me."

"The search takes time, madam. Working with us will greatly reduce the stress during your search for a successor."

Hearing what Angrak said, Kellifani fell into deep thought. Perhaps cooperating with Nostramo was indeed a good choice.

Moreover, this Archmagos never mentioned allowing himself to be transformed from the beginning.

This put Kellifani at ease.

"Okay, I agree to this cooperation."

"A wise choice, madam. This is the contact information for Nostramo's Logistics Minister, Futia. You can discuss the details with her."

On behalf of Olympia, I would like to express my gratitude once again.

"It's all for the Imperium, Kellifani."

After their brief conversation, the two didn't say anything more, but Han Mingxuan didn't stop there.

That evening, Perturabo found Han Mingxuan.

"Uncle, my sister has always been very resistant to the idea of Rejuvenat Treatment."

"So that's why you asked me to bring Angrak here, right?"

"Thank you for your help, Uncle."

"It's nothing, Perturabo. Angrak is shuttling between Terra and Mars, and now he wants to carry out Military Reforms. The Adeptus Mechanicus is an obstacle he can never get around."

"Besides, I'm currently conducting research on the front lines, so he's under a lot of pressure. Letting him come here is like giving him a break."

The depth and stubbornness of Adeptus Mechanicus cannot be explained in a few words.

It can be said that the Adeptus Mechanicus is a super military-industrial complex that integrates politics and religion.

Otherwise, the Imperium wouldn't have such a thing as Aquila.

Han Mingxuan had a premonition that completing Military Reforms would not be easy.

This is not something that can be accomplished in three to five years.

Military Reform will take at least 10 years.

"Angrak suggests that your sister cooperate with the Evolutionists so that she can learn about Evolutionists doctrines; it will be a gradual process."

"So you need to be patient and wait; it might be a month, or it might be a year or two."

"Waiting isn't scary, Uncle. Thank you again for everything you've done for me."

Han Mingxuan shook his head, indicating that it was nothing.

"Your existence is the high wall of the Imperium, and you are my nephews, so there's nothing wrong with doing this."

"Indeed, Uncle, we are the high walls of the Imperium, but you and the Mortals you represent are the foundation of the Imperium."

Han Mingxuan smiled and nodded. It seemed that Petulaf had indeed made progress and had grasped the essence of his methods.

"Uncle, how long do you plan to stay here?"

"That's up to you, Perturabo."

"I?"

"Yes, Perturabo, what are your thoughts on the governance of Olympia? On the remaining nobles and City-State lords?"

"The Olympia of today is not the Olympia of the past; a more lenient approach is needed to govern Olympia."

"That's right, you're absolutely right. So, what do you plan to do?"

"The Evernight Code is right there."

Han Mingxuan nodded; it seemed that Perturabo had already made his decision.

"In that case, I'll leave here in two days."

"Uncle, were you in such a hurry to leave?"

"There's no rush, Perturabo. I had originally planned to stay and assist you if you had any questions about governance, but it seems my worries were unnecessary."

If I had known, I would have portrayed myself as a Tyrant in front of my Uncle, which would have allowed him to stay here a little longer.

We lost a lot of money.