Nova Spes

"Sir, it's me. I want to join the 800-Person Group."

Um?

Nova's words immediately piqued the interest of the Thirteen-Person Group.

This kid is quite ambitious; he wants to join the 800-Person Group directly.

"Your grades are indeed outstanding, but there are quite a few people on the SS list so far, so this cannot be used as a direct basis for your entry into the core."

"Sir, I am different from them."

"Oh? Is there anything different?"

"I can fight in the ring."

"A contest?"

"Yes, I can directly challenge the 13-member Council of the Long Night."

"Given equal strength, I'm confident I can take on two opponents at once."

"When we were your age, we also liked to talk big," Sevatar said with a laugh.

He could sense faint Psychic Power fluctuations emanating from the young man, meaning he was a Psyker.

So Sevatar didn't criticize his arrogant remarks much; otherwise, he would be lying on a stretcher right now.

"You need to understand, young man, in the Evernight Legion, Psychic Power talent is nothing unusual."

"I know that at my age, it's basically impossible to complete the transformation of Astartes, and my goal from the beginning was not to become an ordinary Astartes."

"I want to use my skills to earn myself a ticket to the 800-Person Group."

Nova had received some information from Old Man Hawk that none of the Evernight Legion members had been implanted with Gene-seed.

In other words, as long as he is good enough and strong enough, he can become a member of the Evernight Legion.

"So, who do you want to fight?"

"I..."

"Hit? What are you talking about? What if you hurt him? Kang Eight Brother, you may not care, but I do!"

"Nova, come with me."

From the moment Nova stood there, Fulgrim recognized him.

He was one of my former coworkers from over a decade ago.

"Da Fu?"

"I'm glad you still remember me, Nova. Curze making things difficult for you, but I won't let him. Come with me, and you'll be the chief commander of the Phoenix Guard."

"Don't worry, modifying Space Marines isn't a problem. If a regular Apothecary can't do it, I'll ask my father for help, using my blood."

"Hey, Fulgrim, how can you talk like that? This is just a normal assessment. Who said I don't want it? Let go of my hand."

Now Curze was really worried. "You little Phoenix, I knew you were here all of a sudden! Turns out you were trying to steal one of my people!"

"Is this how you conduct assessments? What if it gets damaged?"

"Madian, get out here, you son of a bitch!"

"Yes, the Boss!"

What if it gets damaged?

If it gets damaged, I have the best Apothecary!

"Doctor McDian?"

"Yes, how is Uncle Hawk's health?"

"Just one step away from developing high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and high blood sugar."

"Da Fu, I still want to try it first." Nova looked at Fulgrim standing in front of him.

He still intends to give it a try!

[No matter who this kid challenges later, you guys better keep a close eye on things. If he doesn't make it into the Evernight Legion, I'll hold you all responsible!]

[Clear!]

Given Nova's physical condition and age, his direct request to join the Evernight Legion suggests he has something to rely on, and Curze possesses a List of Perpetual.

Old Hawk was among them.

He refused to believe that the Perpetual of the Dark Age of Technology wouldn't leave Nova some advanced technology.

"Tell me, young man, who do you want to fight?"

"The Boss Cyrion and Aequus the Boss."

Oh?

"You've studied quite a wide range of things."

Aequus's attacks were fierce and domineering, while Cyrion's assassinations were more agile.

I really don't know how this kid learned it.

"Alright, kid, since you want to challenge us, we won't hold back. We'll suppress our strength to the same level as yours. As long as you can hold out, you can enter the 800-Person Group."

Aequus stepped forward first, holding a greatsword in his hand.

At the same time, Nova also took out a greatsword.

This was Old Man Hawk's coming-of-age gift to him.

Boom!

The two were locked in a fierce battle, their attacks so powerful that everyone took notice!

"Interesting, looks quite thin, but is actually very strong!"

"I'm a blacksmith by trade, the Boss Aequus!"

Boom!

Swish!

"Bite!"

"Very quick reflexes."

Suddenly, Cyrion appeared behind Nova, but just as he was about to succeed, Nova suddenly freed one hand and caught Cyrion's attack with a backhand.

"Shen, did you see that?"

"There's no mistake, the Boss, this kid's Psychic Power talent is similar to precognition."

"Well, since we don't know what it is, we'll just have to try and see."

[Increase the pressure, pushing him into a corner.]

[The Boss, is this okay? What if the Third Legion snatches this kid up?]

[Don't panic, Dad's got your back.]

Alright!

Having received the order, Aequus went all out and immediately swung her sword.

He genuinely wanted to test the kid's swordsmanship and find out his limits.

Then, because of that sword strike, Nova almost fainted.

"Enough, Curze!"

"Don't rush, joining the Evernight Legion isn't easy."

"You don't care, but I do! Stop it right now!"

So you're trying to steal him?

"What nonsense about stealing people! He's my brother!"

"At most, he's just a coworker."

The match on the stage wasn't over yet, and Nova was already cornered against the wall.

"Kid, show me what you're really capable of. Oh, I forgot to tell you, my ability is mind reading. Your thoughts are completely transparent to me."

What?!

Nova never expected that Aequus's ability was mind reading!

This is troublesome.

"Excuse me, the Boss."

Suddenly, Aequus felt that for a moment he could no longer notice Nova's consciousness.

In other words, his mind-reading ability failed at that instant.

Buzz.

"Psychic Power fluctuations?" Magnus said.

Then, Nova's body twisted in an incomprehensible way, breaking free from their encirclement in the blink of an eye from an unexpected angle.

"Interesting," Sevatar said with a smile.

It's remarkable that he managed to escape the encirclement, given that Cyrion and Aequus were attacking from both sides, coupled with Aequus's mind-reading ability.

You passed.

Curze stood in front of Nova, looking at him quietly. "What are your Psychic Power talents?"

"I don't know, sir. I call it A Sliver of Life."

"A Sliver of Life? A good name. If I remember correctly, you're an old Nostramo people, aren't you?"

"Yes."

"Rest first, then come with me to see Dad."

"Yes." Nova said this and then collapsed onto the ring.

"Curze! That's enough!"

"Hey, Fulgrim, let me tell you, Nova's a little brother to us now."

"You... you..."

"If you don't go back soon, no one will come to your place later."

In the end, the Phoenix had no choice but to leave.

I wish I hadn't come; it only added to my sorrow.

Seeing Curze make money was more painful than if I had lost money myself.