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YTS: Ch. 262
🕑 Added 2025-05-18 23:37:57 +0000 UTCWhen Jain Zar observed the mischievous smirk on Kei's face, she tilted her head in exasperation.
At the behest of Yvraine, Emissary of Ynnead. Using her psychic matrix connection, she assisted Kei in establishing access to the Black Library.
Yvraine had granted him the highest-level authorization protocols for data examination and extraction.
Compared to the magical system of Kamar-Taj,
The Black Library might be marginally inferior in dimensional transcendence capability, But in comprehensive scope, encompassing most intelligence and knowledge recognized throughout the Warhammer universe, it surpasses any magical system in breadth.
As the Labyrinthian Circuit began systematically downloading this data, within the Warhammer universe, the only technology Kei could not yet fully comprehend was the Phantom Form developed by Cegorach.
The Wraithbone Element... is stronger than I imagined.
Kei surveyed the data regarding Yvraine's wraithbone body, his expression revealing intellectual intrigue.
Initially, he had theorized that Yvraine's wraithbone body merely represented an advanced iteration of conventional physical enhancement, further optimizing cellular genetic structure and energy capacity.
However, according to archives within the Black Library, the Wraithbone Element constituting the wraithbone body already represents sophisticated integration of Warp Technology and Eldar Gene-coding.
In comparison to: The Invincible Body produced through fusion of enhanced Astartes gene-seed and Webway Technology,
Or the instantaneous reconstruction, immortality, and regeneration capabilities of standard wraithbone constructs,
Yvraine's wraithbone body could, to a measurable extent, nullify fundamental Warp energy influence!
For example, the Warp attacks inherent in Eldar Gene-coding, they demonstrated complete inefficacy against her. This essentially represented the technological pinnacle achievable while preserving biological functionality.
Eldar... Kei exhaled softly.
The research capabilities of Taldeer and Yvraine evidently rivaled Cegorach's.
Yet the Craftworld Eldar maintained ethical limitations, even when utilizing Warp energy, they restricted application to defensive measures. Whereas Cegorach acknowledged no such constraints. He not only pursued self-perfection, but also engineered adversarial destruction, demonstrating minimal reverence for biological existence. Consequently, the Eldar developed wraithbone bodies and Webway Technology that preserved biological characteristics,
While Cegorach developed Phantom Forms and Warp Apertures designed exclusively for annihilation. That represented the fundamental ideological divergence between Yvraine and Cegorach.
Labyrinthian, reverse-engineer Cegorach's Warp Aperture technology based on the Labyrinthian Circuit and the wraithbone body's Webway Technology. He issued a direct command to the Labyrinthian Circuit.
His Labyrinthian Circuit originated entirely from the system's trait duplication and fusion effect. It constituted understanding of "functional mechanics" without comprehension of "underlying principles." Now, with access to the Black Library's theoretical foundation for wraithbone body Webway Technology, he could efficiently extrapolate the blueprint for a primary-tier Warp Aperture.
Theoretically, to manufacture Webway Technology without enhanced Eldar gene-coding,
If he performed the process independently, it would require approximately 1.5 units of planetary energy.
A Warp Aperture represents comparable complexity. The energy expenditure should be roughly equivalent.
Regarding the Warp Particles necessary for construction, according to both established lore and Black Library records, these form through interaction between Blackstone pylons and warp rifts across centuries of transformation, producing materials that exist beyond temporal comprehension.
In reality, however, these substances merely represent specialized conceptual energy crystals formed under reality-fracturing energy conditions.
Essentially, they were similar to the Marvel Universe's Time Stones, Reality Stones, etc. Naturally, regarding quality and classification, they remained vastly inferior.
In practical aperture manufacturing, Warp Particles function primarily as "catalytic agents." According to the Labyrinthian Circuit's analysis, Kei could completely substitute alternative objects containing conceptual energy.
For instance, the replica of Gungnir he had created using "concept replication" functionality, which embodies the "unavoidable oath" concept.
And for anything conceptually replicable, he could produce unlimited quantities! Under the night sky, the members of the Steel Legion continued their boisterous celebration. They had completely depleted the cooking station's provisions.
As gene-enhanced warriors, having recently activated their genetic potential, they required substantial energy absorption. Standard rations underwent almost immediate metabolic processing, rendering satiation extraordinarily difficult.
When their long-awaited respite concluded, midnight had already descended. Regarding the citizenry of Solenfar Outpost, those who had evacuated with their families upon the Torture-class Raider's appearance, they had been retrieved by Astra Militarum forces deployed around the settlement.
Although both Kei and the Eldar had demonstrated certain adversarial indicators toward the Steel Legion and Holy Terra,
Following the unexpected manifestation of Drukhari Queen Lelith, Imperial command had necessarily initiated reconnaissance and security operations throughout the region. Observing that festivities had reached conclusion, and having completed his Warp Aperture technology analysis, he directed his attention toward Inquisitor Greyfax.
He gestured casually, transferring an auric ingot previously concealed beneath discarded dishware.
"Your forces escorted the establishment proprietor away. Please ensure appropriate compensation. Do representatives from the Golden Throne habitually demonstrate such munificence?"
Greyfax assessed the auric ingot's mass, approximately one kilogram. Currently, refined auric material on Holy Terra commanded approximately 280 Thrones per gram. Expending 280,000 Thrones for basic sustenance?
Such generosity approached absurdity!
"Auric material, objectively evaluated, merely represents elemental composition arranged in specific configuration. Once one achieves fundamental elemental manipulation, it differs negligibly from other substances, correct?"
Kei's discourse paused momentarily. He elevated his gaze toward the night atmosphere, exhibiting subtle surprise.
Noting his reaction, Jain Zar's eyes immediately manifested psychic luminescence as she likewise observed the celestial expanse. Employing psychic scanning through Eldar farsight, she instantly identified a modest collection of voidcraft, emerging from a webway portal at Terra's atmospheric boundary and advancing directly toward their position.
"Vanguard elements from the Hrud Collective and Kroot Mercenaries. Cegorach has accelerated implementation, apparently we constitute primary objectives."
Jain Zar narrowed her vision. Yvraine had long suspected connection between Cegorach and Lelith. She even theorized their collaborative machination. However, protected by the Dimensional Aperture, even the Black Library couldn't fully penetrate Cegorach's strategic design.
"Logical progression. When one's favored accomplice becomes unaccounted for, anxiety naturally ensues."
Kei's expression conveyed subtle amusement.
Overhearing the exchange, Celestine, Greyfax, and the others immediately mobilized their contingent into combat readiness, donning power armor and transmitting tactical assessment to Steel Legion headquarters.
The unnamed Inquisitor clutched his hellgun with evident tension, while Sister Miriya audibly managed her anxiety.
Regarding those with previous combat experience, Captain Sicarius, Lieutenant Voss, Lexmechanic Claretta, and Commissar Yarrick, they implemented Astra Militarum combat protocols, employing respiratory control to achieve tactical composure.
"How many warships and how many enemies are coming?" Celestine positioned her hand against her power armor hip-joint, confidently surveying the atmosphere.
Even prior to accessing her genetic regulation interface, she had maintained combat effectiveness against Hrud or Kroot adversaries. Now with regulatory access established, such opponents presented minimal threat!
"Four Warp Hunter-class vessels, seven Vyper escorts, and 372 life-signatures detected."
"Will you provide support?"
"What's in it for me?" Kei elevated an eyebrow, regarding Celestine with calculated interest.
"Would this suffice?" Celestine raised her helmet faceplate and leaned forward, but as her lips approached Kei's cheek, he smoothly interposed his hand, causing her lips to brush against his knuckles instead.
The entire Steel Legion observed with evident astonishment. Even Jain Zar, positioned opposite Kei, arched an eyebrow.
This impulsive girl... Did she not recognize potential consequences when engaging a dimensional entity with such familiarity?
"I'm taken," he stated simply.
Celestine momentarily appeared flustered. "The Emperor teaches that loyalty is among the highest virtues," she said, recovering. "I respect your devotion."
"Specify required tactical support. I shall determine appropriate value," Kei sighed.
"Demon God Trials! Two-person tactical configuration! Four sequential engagements!"
"Hmm, sounds manageable. Not too hard."
"Hehehe~ you undoubtedly maintain various painful disciplinary methodologies, correct?"
"What are you planning?"
"I request your partnership with Lieutenant Voss for one engagement. Greyfax and Captain Sicarius for another. Claretta and Sister Miriya for the third. Commissar Yarrick and the Inquisitor for the final sequence. Should any participant demonstrate tactical hesitation or combat inefficiency... please administer appropriate corrective measures."
"Not a problem."
Kei observed the Steel Legion personnel with expression conveying mischievous intent.
Captain Sicarius instinctively shielded his... critical anatomy. Lieutenant Voss promptly sought cover behind him.
Commissar Yarrick and Claretta exhibited heightened apprehension.
By the Emperor's throne!
Previously, their concern centered exclusively on mortality, now survival itself might entail suffering.
Who could survive this?!
