Warhammer 40 A New Hope

"I can't pretend anymore..." Zhang Yi suddenly covered his face and said, "Why do you want me to be the 'bad guy'..."

"You are 'more familiar' with them, aren't you?" Father Kadoc came over with a gear axe in his hand and said. "Besides, we won't talk so much to them."

"Oh, you pursue efficiency, so you will choose to get started directly, right..." Zhang Yi said.

After saying that, Zhang Yi looked at Mann and others who seemed to be somewhat unresponsive, and spoke.

"We just need Lucy to do her old job for a while..."

“The oldest one.”

193. Pathfinders

Where is the most valuable place in the world of 2077?

[Old Network] can undoubtedly be called the [most valuable place] in the world of 2077.

Because of AI, the network of the 2077 world is divided into [Old Network] and [New Network], with a black wall as a barrier between the two.

AI rebellion, wars between companies, and a madman/genius's dying gift have turned a network that once covered the entire world into the fragmented network it is today, divided by regions.

[Old Network] As the former global network, it has countless valuable data, but it is also full of dangers.

Hackers from major companies are constantly trying to rebuild the global network, but out-of-control AI and chaotic local servers make this behavior fruitless.

And major companies have never given up on obtaining data from the "old network" that could help them soar to success.

When Lucy was a child, she was trained by the Arasaka Corporation and eventually escaped. She was a member of the 'suicide squad' that mined data from the old network. She knew how to bypass the black wall and enter the old network. She also knew how to avoid attacks from out-of-control AI and was more aware of the valuable data in that area. Even so, these human old network excavators still suffered heavy casualties.

After arriving in this world, the Mechanicus has been trying to dig out various information in the [Old Network] that may contain valuable technology. However, due to the different ways the networks of the two worlds are constructed, coupled with the obstruction of the [Black Wall] and the lack of understanding of this world's network, their progress has been very slow and their gains have been very small.

So they need Lucy to teach them how to infiltrate the [old network] more efficiently, avoid out-of-control AI, and where to find valuable data there.

This undoubtedly exposed Xi Zengjin's wounds, but there was nothing he could do.

At this stage, Zhang Yi's first batch of offspring has not yet been created, and the formation of his legion has not officially begun, so at this stage he cannot do anything in his own name and with his own power.

Although he has always wanted to save tragedies like Lucy and David, which he was powerless to prevent before, he is not alone now after all. He must consider the interests of the empire and his own safety - he has already failed once...

The Mechanicus is not in the business of charity. They must gain sufficient benefits from doing things. At the same time, in order to acquire more technology, they are unlikely to let Zhang Yi do whatever he wants just because of a word he said - they also need to consider the interests of the Emperor and the Empire.

The best thing about this matter is that Zhang Yi said that the people of the Mechanicus will not waste your time. They will take you away if they catch you. If you dare to resist, they will turn you into a mechanical servant or something.

Eventually, Lucy agreed to the Mechanicus' request and taught them all the techniques she knew about infiltrating the [Old Network]. Father Kadoc also promised that after they had fully mastered these techniques, there would be no need for Lucy to infiltrate the [Old Network] anymore - the Mechanicus had plenty of brains and they could afford to burn ten of them a day.

Mann and others, after understanding Zhang Yi's identity and the existence of the empire, will join Zhang Yi's yet-to-be-formed regiment as mortal auxiliary troops.

"Suddenly I feel like they might as well just perish in their own world..." (Zhang Yi)

Although Zhang Yi personally thinks that they should not be allowed to risk their lives in the Warhammer world, but... who knows what will happen in that cesspool...

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The planet where the dwarves live - Forge

This planet renamed by the dwarves has now accepted all the dwarves who left the medieval world to explore the new lands, and these dwarves have begun to transform the originally built cities into the way they like.

A huge furnace was built, and the dwarves were forging things in front of this tall furnace. At the same time, a large amount of manpower was used to mine minerals on the planet.

Of course, the dwarves are also constantly learning various advanced technologies from the Empire, and their first batch of firearms to equip themselves will soon be available.

The Adeptus Mechanicus therefore felt that their position was threatened and attempted to restrict the Dwarven technological development and future arms trade.

However, an order from the Emperor forced them to stop and resort to other means to maintain their status - taking out the high-tech weapons they had hidden and sharing them for sale.

In some ways, this is a good thing...

"Well... you really hit me with a brick..." Zhang Yi said, looking at the metal block with a golden luster in front of him.

After the dwarves officially settled in [Forge Star], Zhang Yi came to congratulate them with fine wine, and at the same time conveyed the news to the medieval world on behalf of the white dwarves that they (the dwarves) had safely arrived at their destination.

Then he hoped that the white dwarf Grim Brindel, the leader of the pioneering dwarves, could make a weapon for him.

After listening to Zhang Yi's request and the rough design drawing he drew, the white dwarf tore up the design drawing that could not be simpler on the spot.

"You want a magic sword? Can you handle it?"

"Don't worry about whether I can understand you or not. Just say that I really made it for you. Can you use it well?"

"Which of the knife, gun, club, axe, hook and fork can you use? None of them?"

"That sword is spinning around if it's not under your control, right?! Are you trying to hit someone with the hilt of the sword?!"

"...please give me some face..."

"I will make you a weapon as a token of gratitude for your help in helping us dwarves." The white dwarf said. "But it won't be the flying sword you mentioned..."

"That would be a suitable weapon for you."

As far as Zhang Yi knew, the white dwarf Grim Brindel had indeed spent a lot of thought, effort and energy to create a weapon suitable for him.

Then... He hit Zhang Yi with a brick...

Well, a brick is indeed easy to control. At this stage, Zhang Yi does not need to worry about making the blade point towards the enemy - he just needs to throw the brick directly at the enemy.

This 'iron brick' is also decorated with dwarven runes such as [Strong], [Tracking], [Explosion], and [Flame]. It is said that a group of dwarven [Rune Masters] spent a lot of effort to put all these runes on this brick. The material itself is also made of refined gold mixed with other metals that have been repeatedly folded, hammered, and forged - it is definitely hard enough.

"Come on, try it!"

The white dwarf asked several human workers to place a thick ceramic steel plate not far from Zhang Yi, and signaled Zhang Yi to control the metal brick on the ground that was slightly larger than Zhang Yi's palm to attack the ceramic steel plate.

After hesitating for a while, Zhang Yi raised his left arm and tried to control the brick.

Under Zhang Yi's control, the metal bricks on the ground slowly floated up and then smashed directly towards the ceramic steel plate.

boom!

With a loud bang, the ceramic steel plate that was at least several centimeters thick was smashed through, and the [Explosion] and [Fire] runes were activated. A charred area with flames burning in it, and a metal brick was smashed into the wall behind.

"Except that it's a bit heavy, it's quite powerful, but..." Zhang Yi said, looking at the smashed ceramic steel plate and the cheering dwarves. "How can this thing be taken out..."

Just think about it, if Zhang Yi goes to the battlefield in the future, others will hold chainsaw swords or power swords, but he will just take a brick, swing it in a circle, and knock the Khorne demon to death with two hits...

This picture is so beautiful that I can’t imagine it...

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Terra, Palace Research Room

Under the leadership of the Imperial Guards, Zhang Yi came to this secret laboratory protected by a large number of Imperial Guards and high-tech.

The heavy multi-layered metal door in front of him slowly opened, and the lights in the room lit up one after another.

"Lots of...strong men..."

"... Although I'm used to your... nonsense." The imperial guards responsible for protecting Zhang Yi said. "Your Excellency the Living Saint, can you be a little more serious in this situation?"

"When I get nervous, I start talking nonsense non-stop..."

Ignoring Zhang Yi's nonsense, in the heavily guarded laboratory deep in the palace, the space marines belonging to his regiment have basically taken shape, cloned using Zhang Yi's blood and various black technologies from the human empire and even some alien races.

In fact, it is not accurate to call them space marines. These modified warriors, who are at least a head taller than Zhang Yi, are cloned, bred, and modified using Zhang Yi's pure genes from humans in the 3K world. Therefore, they have extremely strong resistance to the subspace and do not have genetic seeds implanted in them.

Their training method is closer to that of the Imperial Guards, but also different. The emperor provided a large amount of supplies and help for this group of Zhang Yi's offspring.

And precisely because of this, the four evil gods are constantly interfering with the growth of these warriors - even on Terra, with the Emperor himself in charge, only 50 of the original 500 Chapter Space Marines are now intact, and those Space Marines who have had problems such as mutations for various reasons have all been dealt with.

"I've always wanted to ask, how does it feel for the Primarchs like Guilliman to have so many offspring of such great age without getting married..."

"..." The imperial guards didn't want to talk.

It will take some time to complete the training of Zhang Yi's offspring, but their armor and weapons have already been prepared.

On these power armors with a black base and some blue patterns, there is a blue four-pointed star on the shoulder armor, surrounded by white spots as embellishment, like a star in the starry sky.

This is Zhang Yi's regiment logo - [Pathfinder regiment]

"Ah~ The days of living a lazy life are coming to an end~"

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small theater

Zhang Yi got a Mechanicus girl with fair skin, beautiful face and big breasts.

Zhang Yi was very timid and only dared to secretly look at this beautiful girl, with whom he could actually do whatever he wanted.

The mark of Slaanesh is not afraid, she secretly shines

Zhang Yi didn't realize that he was gradually approaching zero.

Under the influence of the Mark of Slaanesh, Zhang Yi buried his head in Zero's deep V-shaped groove.

Zero has no expression or movement...

The Imperial Guards saw it, took photos, and uploaded them.

Zhang Yi reacted and felt very embarrassed...

Ling said that if Zhang Yi likes it, he can continue

Zhang Yi ran away

Zhang Yi calmed down, took out his 3K era notebook, and opened "Total War: Warhammer 3".

"Nakari, die!!!"

． ． ． The Eye of Terror． ． ．

"Hmm~ I suddenly feel so good~" (Nakari)

194. Next Target

Terra Palace

The huge Sage Cawl, accompanied by several members of the Mechanicus, came to the palace after a long absence.

One of the Mechanicus priests lowered his head and presented the object in his hand to the skeleton sitting high on the golden throne.

The red cloth covering it was untied, revealing a blue energy sword with a slight golden luster and densely packed words on it, lying quietly on the tray, emitting a soft light.

"You did great, Call."

"The first generation of pure energy weapons based on the world of the Demon Slayer has been completed. It is inferred that it has the ability to suppress sub-space creatures... According to that kid, special attack suppression."

"Can you seal or even completely kill the demons in our world?"

"Not yet, but the corresponding research has already begun," said Great Sage Kaul. "I am simplifying the production process and the materials needed, which is not an easy process."

"There's no rush. We've waited all these years." The Emperor said. "Is it done?"

"Everything has been taken away or destroyed on the spot, but the minions of Chaos have already found the place..."

"At the same time, their actions also attracted the Orc fleet that had been roaming nearby, and the Dark Eldar pirates also began to appear nearby..."

"Besides, because I opened up the channel from our world to other worlds, even though it has been disconnected for various reasons now, but..."

"The gods he mentioned, the surviving gods from another world - [Heavenly Father], and the angels - [Mekr Tribe], might come looking for us because of this."

"Don't worry." The Emperor said. "The hell in the other world has already caused great damage to the Maykr people, and the so-called "Father of Heaven" is unlikely to be able to teleport across such a long distance and large area..."

"Besides, even if they come, those four guys will be enough to overwhelm them."

"Our world is no less dangerous than their world when the Dark Lord was still alive..."

～～～～～～～A few hours later～～～～～～

Once again, the four Primarchs of the Imperium now gathered before the Emperor's Golden Throne.

During this period, Guilliman worked tirelessly to deal with the various messes in the upper echelons of the Empire, pulled many parasites out of their positions, and brought many planets that had escaped the control of the Empire back under its control.

Of course, Guilliman did not rely solely on physical means. He also participated in many negotiations, discussions, and banquets during this period. It was also because the Primarch's physical strength was different from that of ordinary people. Otherwise, ordinary people would have died suddenly from such high-intensity continuous work.

However, Guilliman has been losing some hair lately...

Compared to Guilliman, Jaghatai Khan had it much easier. The White Scars held a three-day banquet in celebration of the return of their Primarch, and then, under the leadership of Jaghatai and in accordance with Guilliman's orders, they went to various battlefields to wipe out enemies or traitors.

During this period, the Primarch, who had "speeded until he lost contact" in the Eldar Webway, found Zhang Yi more than once, wanting to ask if there was anything that could make him run faster.

"I really don't have that...at least not now..."

Vulkan, on the other hand, would protect the planet where the dwarves were, and at the same time, follow Guilliman's orders to guard, help or deal with the tails he left behind on the newly occupied and controlled planets and areas. The Salamanders' people-friendly image was very suitable for this job.