The Emperor’s Angel of Death

"The dynasty where the Silent King Szarekh is located!?"

Glancing at the surprised Dorar, Star Disaster nodded.

"Yes, not just the current Silent King, but according to the Book of Sorrows, almost every Silent King of the Necrons has come from this dynasty."

"Good heavens, it's actually them."

"Your Highness, please forgive my presumptuous question, but did anything strange happen when you went to that planet?"

After thinking for a while, Sochiyang decided to discuss it with Veronica before considering whether to tell some of the high-ranking officials of the court about the power behind the Tyranids, so he replied:

"I just destroyed a huge Tyranid construct, and the rest was just combat."

"Then they came for you, Your Highness."

"Maybe, but there were many Tyranid fleets at the time. I didn't expect the Tyranids to create huge bio-satellites. The Necron fleet was held back by the Tyranids, so we used the maneuverability of the Demiurg ships to quickly disengage from the battle."

Dorar also spoke:

"The Necrons are our race's eternal enemies. If they have discovered your Highness's identity, they may conduct similar actions in the future."

However, after thinking for a while, Star Disaster shook his head and said with some doubt:

"Things are a bit strange. According to some surviving ancient legends, after the War in Heaven, the Father God instructed the Eldar to hunt down and eliminate the Necrons who had committed many destructive evils. Logically speaking, the Szarekhan dynasty, the main culprit, should have been greatly weakened even if they escaped the purge. It seems unwise for them to suddenly appear and expose themselves like this."

"Lord Dorar, the intelligence network in the Tempest Zone needs to be expanded. Aren't there some ancient outposts?"

"Your Highness, this work is currently being promoted, but... the personnel aspect is still relatively tight. It is necessary to meet the needs of the Phoenix Army, ensure the operation of some key institutions and departments, and many civilians are unwilling to engage in military work."

Hearing the other party mention manpower, Sochiyang also realized that Dorar had his own difficulties. After all, you don't know the cost of living until you manage a household. He didn't participate much in the specific operation of the court, but he could generally imagine it.

The Phoenix Army needs people, the Navy needs people, and various newly established institutions and departments also need people. Although many arks have joined the court, it is not convenient for the court to directly transfer people from them.

This problem can probably only be solved after the Eternal Court is truly "imperialized."

Standing with his hands behind his back for a while, Sochiyang's gaze swept across the two people in front of him. He was thinking, deliberating, and brewing...

After a long while, he slowly said:

"Two ministers, I have a question, but I need you to keep this question a secret for me. I don't want to cause excessive worry."

The two bowed at the same time.

"Your Highness's love is appreciated, and I am deeply terrified. I swear to Asuryan that I will never reveal a word of this, otherwise I will be burned by the sacred fire!"

Star Disaster also made a similar oath, and Sochiyang nodded.

"Have you two ever heard of... the Dark King?"

The two were stunned, and then fell into contemplation, seemingly searching for ancient memories in their minds.

Dorar shook his head first.

"Your Highness, I am ignorant and have no explanation for this term in my mind."

Sochiyang looked at Star Disaster. After a long while, this prophet from Aleaitoc said in an uncertain tone:

"I have a little impression."

"Oh? Tell me quickly, minister."

"Perhaps the memory is a bit blurred. It comes from something my father once told me. At that time, I was still young, and my father often taught me about the past glory of our race. Here, my father mentioned one thing. My grandfather once represented the ark and witnessed the Harlequins stepping out of the Far Corner Gate for the first time to perform the first opera. Although the aftermath of the Fall was still not over, and the scattered Eldar were making increasingly anxious and desperate preparations, they all sent representatives to watch the play. After all, the Harlequins' first performance since the Fall was undoubtedly an important event, and someone had to witness it."

Speaking, Star Disaster paused, seemingly recalling distant events.

"...My grandfather was the representative of the ark at that time. According to my father, it was also the stage when the Great Rebellion of the Empire was at its peak. The son of the Lord of Mankind, bewitched by the Ruinous Powers, had already begun to besiege his palace. Afterwards, my grandfather spent thousands of years returning to the ark, but because he was injured by a daemon weapon, his life was in danger. He only had time to explain some important matters to my father, including the dance of the Harlequins... At first, my grandfather thought the play was the classic 'Endless Dance', but he only realized at the end that it was a new piece called 'The Dance of Ending and Death'. A unicorn appeared in that piece. In the current convention, unicorns often play the role of the great enemy, but this time it was an exception."

"Could it be that the unicorn played..."

"Yes, I remember my father said that the unicorn in 'The Dance of Ending and Death' played the role of the Dark King. By the way, my grandfather also specifically mentioned Eldrad."

"It's him again."

Hearing this name, Sochiyang felt inexplicably irritable. Along the way, he felt that the threads of his destiny seemed to be constantly pulled by two people, one was the false Macha and the other was Eldrad. Humans, Eldar, the Empire, the Court, they were like pulling him hard in two directions in a tug-of-war.

Dorar also said at this time:

"Since Eldrad knows the inside story, why doesn't Your Highness invite him to the court to ask him personally?"

"Because I want to know the real inside story instead of just one person's opinion. Forget it, forget it, let's talk about this later."

Seeing Sochiyang like this, Dorar didn't continue to make a fool of himself, and instead talked about another matter.

"Your Highness, I have something to report to you."

"Speak."

"Regarding the Void Dragon Corsairs, according to the information from the Golden Feather Guards, there seems to be a possibility of internal strife recently."

"Hmm? What happened? I remember this Corsair group is quite large."

"Your Highness, do you remember the plan that you and His Majesty decided on?"

Sochiyang thought for a while and suddenly patted his head lightly.

"I remember, so, the Golden Feather Guards succeeded?"

Dorar smiled slightly.

"Your Highness, do you remember the Star Killer Corsairs that the court incorporated?"

"I remember, there aren't many of them, but their individual strength is not bad. It is said that they are very good at assassination. I understand, you used these people."

"That's right. With their assistance, the Golden Feather Guards successfully removed Duke Angelo and Duchess Reese, who were relatively close to Viktor, from the Void Dragon Corsairs. One was Princess Salannia's uncle and the other was her aunt. In addition, more than a dozen barons were also dealt with. Before the operation, the court also specially sent Ms. Kellis to lead a team to act as an envoy and persuade Princess Salannia to surrender, but due to this 'sudden incident', fierce conflicts broke out within the Void Dragon. Some people believed that the court had taken action and wanted to arrest the court envoy, but Salannia obviously knew that this would completely offend the court, and she didn't like Viktor either, but her attitude caused more serious suspicion..."

Dorar said, revealing a slightly treacherous smile.

"Your Highness, even better, Viktor also sent people to intervene. I received news that Hvarekh Bornes, one of the five governors of the Black Heart Syndicate, has arrived at the Void Dragon's hidden spire sanctuary 'Dragon's Nest' with people, claiming to be here to discuss a business deal, but he did not get Princess Salannia's permission to enter the port, but these people did not leave either. The warships are staying outside the Dragon's Nest. During this period, barons continued to visit this governor. Although they knew that the other party was blatantly threatening and colluding with the opposition forces in the group, Princess Salannia did not dare to directly confront Viktor."