"As expected of the God of Laughter, those words are truly humorous."
Alex nodded while drinking.
His goblet was enormous, like the Horn of Plenty from Greek mythology.
After all, with a Primarch-level body, a mortal's goblet was like a small shot glass for him.
"You think I'm joking?"
The Exalted Incarnate's voice carried the exaggerated, comedic effect unique to a clown.
"Otherwise?" Alex looked at him. "What do you call Slaanesh? The Dark Prince. You don't even dare to speak his true name,
yet you wish for me to ally with you and invade the Realm of Pleasure."
"What is that if not a humorous joke?"
Upon hearing the name Slaanesh, Eldrad and Shadowseer Hilandri's bodies twitched imperceptibly.
The Aeldari have a fear of Slaanesh that stems from their very souls.
"We don't need to defeat him," the Exalted Incarnate said. "We only need to obtain the Crone Swords and Sanguinius's soul."
"It seems that, as the God of Laughter, you are indeed very concerned about us, to even know that I am trying to revive Sanguinius."
Alex's tone was calm.
No matter what, the God of Laughter is a god.
Possessing authority and abilities that mortals do not, and glimpsing the future fate of the galaxy and current events, should not be difficult for him.
Furthermore, after the battle of Signus, Sanguinius manifested with his help, and news of his return must have already spread throughout the Warp. Guessing that he was trying to revive Sanguinius was not difficult.
"This is a win-win transaction, Saint. We will both get what we want. Isn't that a good thing?" The Exalted Incarnate looked at Alex.
"With Humanity's current military strength, coupled with our cooperation, we can completely invade Slaanesh's domain."
"Humanity currently lacks the ability to launch an inter-dimensional war." Alex's mind was clear. The Imperium of Man now appears prosperous, but in reality, many hidden dangers remain unresolved,
and countless Imperial citizens are still suffering.
Reform policies have not been implemented in every world,
and there are still external threats like Orks and Tyranids / Tyranids, as well as internal threats like corrupt bureaucrats and Cultists.
It is a situation of internal strife and external threats.
Once the era of attacking Slaanesh's domain begins, Humanity is highly likely to collapse.
And if the Aeldari seize the opportunity to steal the Crone Swords from Slaanesh, they will fulfill the conditions for summoning the God of Death.
Once the Aeldari God of Death emerges, it can kill Slaanesh as prophesied. At that time, Humanity, severely damaged by the war with Slaanesh, would be powerless to stop their rise.
This is a perfect plan, killing two birds with one stone.
The abacus beads were practically hitting people in the face.
"That's truly a pity." The Exalted Incarnate shook his head. "I originally intended to use the Black Library as a price to first enhance Humanity's civilization's strength, so as to better implement this plan."
Upon hearing this, Alex's heart stirred.
The Black Library, an Old One legacy, rumored to contain all the knowledge of the entire galaxy.
As long as this legacy is obtained and its knowledge absorbed, Humanity's civilization could instantly become a top-tier civilization.
But the next second, Alex regained his clarity.
This was just bait specifically designed to lure him in.
The Exalted Incarnate watched Alex go from greed to clarity, his brows slightly furrowed.
It seemed the outsider knew of the Black Library's existence.
The Warp rumors were true; he came from a higher dimension and understood many obscure secrets of this universe.
"This condition is truly tempting. It seems the God of Laughter's grasp on human nature genuinely surprises me."
Alex smiled faintly. "How about this: first, open the Black Library to Humanity. Once Humanity is strong enough, our two races can then jointly declare war on the Gods."
'Fighting one Slaanesh isn't enough. If we're going to fight, let's fight a big one. Khorne, Tzeentch, Nurgle, all of them—let's wipe them out."
"Completely pacify the Warp, how about it?"
Eldrad:
...
Shadowseer Hilandri:
...
He's only had half a cup, and he's already bragging this much?
Two ounces aren't enough, so he's thinking of punching Nurgle, kicking Slaanesh, and conquering the Warp.
If you let him drink a pound, wouldn't the entire universe be his?
Blowing hot air when drinking, indeed every race is the same.
The Exalted Incarnate also chuckled, letting out a clown-like laugh.
"You are truly humorous, Chosen of the Lord of Mankind."
"Just average, nothing compared to you." Alex smiled faintly. "How does the God of Laughter feel about my suggestion?"
"Unless you are willing to send troops to attack Slaanesh's domain, we will not open the Black Library." The Exalted Incarnate shook his head, rejecting Alex's proposal.
The Black Library was the Aeldari's last reliance.
Once Humanity obtained it and successfully acquired the knowledge within, with the efforts of the Avenging Son, the Lion, and the outsider, they would inevitably rise rapidly and become the most powerful civilization in the galaxy.
At that time, the sparsely populated Aeldari would be like a tiny ant to Humanity's civilization.
One day, if they were in a bad mood, they could easily crush them with a single finger.
To entrust the fate of an entire race to the possibility of the other party's benevolence...
Cegorach dared not gamble.
If he lost the gamble, the Aeldari would have nothing left.
"That's truly a pity; we won't be able to cooperate." Alex showed a look of regret, but he didn't dwell on the matter too much. "How about we enjoy some more fine wine? Let me fulfill my duties as host."
The Exalted Incarnate did not show any expression of disappointment.
As the God of Laughter, Cegorach would not be sad about anything.
"This wine is quite good, but it's far from being fine wine. There are many collaborations that the Aeldari and Humans can discuss, and a joint attack on Slaanesh's domain is only one of them."
"For example?" Alex raised an eyebrow.
"For example, the reconciliation of interests between the two races, the allocation of Webway navigation rights, and we can also share some knowledge." The Exalted Incarnate said, "Although I do not possess the authority of wisdom, I know a little about most things in the galaxy."
"That is an interesting topic." Alex showed a thoughtful expression. "I do have some things I want to understand."
"Tell me."
"Where does the authority of the Gods come from?"
"As expected of an outsider, the questions you ask are so sharp and incisive." The Exalted Incarnate took a sip of the wine in his cup, finding it a bit bitter, completely inferior to the wines brewed by the Aeldari.
The human race, in fields like art and cuisine, truly lagged far behind the Aeldari.
"Can you answer?" Alex asked.
"Of course. This question is very complex for mortals, but for the Gods, it is an instinct known from birth." The Exalted Incarnate said.
"I'd like to hear the details."
"Gods are divided into two types. One type is the Gods of the Reality universe, and that little loli who is one with you is a Star God of the Reality world."
"Their authority comes from the laws of the Reality universe; the stronger Reality is, the stronger they are. But these laws do not belong to them; rather, these laws gave rise to them."
"The second type is the Gods of the Warp. Immaterium is formed by the emotional and spiritual projections of Reality beings. When an emotion is strong enough, it will form an echo, thereby gaining its own consciousness—this is the birth of a Daemon."
"When this emotion breaks a certain boundary and leaves an eternal imprint in the Warp, a God is born."
"Every powerful civilization will have its own pantheon, and those Gods are born from the myths passed down by word of mouth."
"People imagine a God of Agriculture, hoping he can make food crops grow and protect the harvest. When this God is born, he can gain corresponding authority."
"The authority of the Warp comes from the emotions and needs of Reality beings."
...
The two sides conversed for a long time. Alex asked many questions about the Warp, which made him understand the essence of the Gods more clearly.
When people's beliefs are concentrated on one person, it is possible for that person to become a God.
This is the underlying logic of the Warhammer Universe.
It appears to be a materialistic universe dominated by physical laws, but in reality, it is dominated by idealism.
As long as emotions are strong enough and thoughts are firm enough, extraordinary things can be achieved.
If Humanity's thoughts are strong enough, even entering the Warp, they can carve out a place for themselves.
The most classic example is the Grand Master of the Grey Knights—Handsome guy.
He is proof that human will can overcome Immaterium.
"Thank you for your guidance, God of Laughter." Alex bowed to the Exalted Incarnate, expressing his respect for Cegorach.
The Exalted Incarnate chuckled.
He was always laughing, as if everything in this universe was so comical.
"It's been a long time since I've conversed with anyone like this. Talking with you is pleasant."
In addition to discussing issues concerning the Warp and the Gods, the two sides also reached further cooperation.
Alex promised to issue a legal code for the coexistence of Humanity and the Aeldari.
In areas where both races coexisted, actions would be governed by this code.
No matter which side committed an offense, it would be handled fairly and justly.
And the Aeldari would increase cooperation with Humanity, share the Webway, and invest technology and materials to repair the Webway.
They would also teach Humanity better Wraithbone cultivation techniques.
It could be said that the two sides were cooperating for mutual benefit, or perhaps entering a honeymoon period.
Upon leaving, Alex personally escorted them out the door.
Warhammer 0L official website,
At six in the evening, two small data patches edited by Cortana were uploaded to the announcement board.
As always, the website traffic surged immediately after the upload.
This made many internet companies drool.
Little Fish: "First"
Wu Dang Wang also wants to be a pirate king: "First"
"First"
"First"
The front row was all about grabbing first place. It took a while before normal comments appeared.
Wu Dang Wang also wants to be a pirate king: "@Little Fish, why are you first?"
Little Fish: "No choice, just fast hands."
98k Headshot Horus: "Damn it, you guys don't go to work all day, just thinking about grabbing first place, right?"
Hellfire Adeptus Reporting: "If the official selected internal testers based on comment speed, you guys would have been in long ago."
Might of the God: "Damn it, why haven't I gotten internal testing qualifications yet? I also want to be loyal to the Emperor."
Plasma is not Melta: "The Moon base has started piling, and I still haven't gotten an internal test slot."
Giving Up Boy is Back: "Hunger marketing, definitely messing with people."
Watermelon Skin Handsome Guy: "Ugh, it's too hard. I just get to watch every day, not play. Now they're even repairing the Webway, and I still haven't gotten an internal test slot."
Recite a Thousand Times: "Webway War and Frontier War, please don't update so fast, wait for the kids."
The official website's popularity was incredibly exaggerated. The announcement broke ten million views within a minute and exceeded 100 million within an hour.
What was even more astonishing was that it was all real traffic.
Many companies' eyes turned red watching this.
Numerous bosses offered money everywhere, asking if they could add a traffic-driving link to the Warhammer 0L official website.
This even led to many scams.
Someone scammed over two hundred billion, claiming to have official connections and being able to post links on the official website.
However, for some unknown reason, the scammers collectively went on a trip and didn't even take the money.
This incident once became a hot topic online, causing a huge stir.
The official side didn't say much, only stating that the money had been recovered and that it had spurred a wave of anti-fraud publicity.
Meanwhile, Players in the game became active due to the new data patch update.
The first to act was Dora Workshop.
With its development over this period, it had become a behemoth.
A Warhammer version of a military-industrial complex, possessing a vast number of research teams and powerful military strength.
The Frontier Act made them immediately realize that this was an excellent opportunity for expansion.
If they could demonstrate the superiority of their weapons in the Kolunus war, it would surely lead to a surge in sales.
That large-scale, well-equipped military force also found its use,
capable of opening up new colonies and resource areas for the company.
"We must take the biggest piece of the pie."
Dora immediately mobilized his Players, preparing them for deployment.
And another research giant, MC Dynasty, also quickly reacted, gathering its forces and preparing to advance into the Koronus Expanse.
They had long ago captured Tyranids / Tyranid Hive Ships and cultivated a vast number of Tyranids / Tyranid units to serve as cannon fodder.
The College of Agriculture also responded to the Kolunus War.
In addition to vegetable people serving as cannon fodder, Mushroom and other Players also brought out their latest research achievements.
For example, thorny vines that could cover an entire continent within a week, large trees that could change a planet's climate, grass seeds that could quickly destroy local ecosystems, and so on.
Aside from corporations, many lone wolf Players also set off for the Koronus Expanse, either for adventure or to search for ancient artifacts.
The data patch for exploring the Koronus Expanse ignited the enthusiasm of many Players.
Massive amounts of resources and military equipment were transported to Landing Port, a forward space station located in the Koronus Expanse.
Many merchants also moved with the wind.
For a time, Landing Port was exceptionally prosperous, with various forces gathering there, creating a dynamic atmosphere.
And on the Webway side, many Players also signed up.
The Webway was created by the Old Ones and inherited by the Aeldari.
Both races were once the masters of the galaxy, and the wealth they created was unimaginable.
After their downfall, this wealth was also lost.
If found, one could immediately turn their fortunes around, rise to the first echelon, and become a legend among the Player community.
"Brothers, we've found the Grand Treasure, let's charge!"
The newly promoted Dream Hall Wanderer gathered a group of companions to form an adventure party, responding to the Webway repair plan,
only to find the treasures lost by the Old Ones and Aeldari in the Webway.
They were very lucky; on their first deep dive into the broken Webway, they unexpectedly discovered an ancient city lost deep within the Webway.
They initially thought they would be the first to find this city, but instead, they found a jet bike inside.
"This looks like the White Scars' emblem." Labor is Glorious reached out to wipe the dust off the jet bike.
"Never heard of the White Scars exploring the Webway?" Another Player looked confused. "And this motorcycle feels a bit too big; even an Astartes wouldn't reach this size, right?"
This sentence made the Players in the adventure party look at each other, and they thought of a certain White Scar who might be running around in the Webway.
"Could this be Jaghatai Khan's jet bike?"
Dream Hall Wanderer's eyes widened, filled with surprise.
"The bike is here, so where is he?"