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"Wait, Lady Beatrice, have you heard about the recent incident in the Sanctuary Kingdom?"
Beatrice nodded slightly. How could she not care when her ancestor Olivia appeared there? She planned to go there to investigate next.
"I wonder if you have time to talk to me alone. I have some information to share with you."
"Can"
After the two arrived at a room, Alice signaled her confidants to go out and keep watch. After pouring a cup of black tea herself, she told her sister Alexia what she had seen and heard in the Sanctuary Kingdom.
Inside the room, the aroma of tea wafted through the air. Alice's voice was low and earnest as she recounted the astonishing discovery made by Alexia, the Second Princess of the Kingdom of Midgar, during her recent secret visit to the Sanctuary. "The news Alexia brought back is shocking. It seems a secret organization, the Diabolos Cult, exists within the Sanctuary. They are attempting to resurrect the demon Diabolos. Even more worryingly, this organization appears to be inextricably linked to your ancestor, Olivia."
Alice observed Beatrice's reaction as she spoke. She saw her brows furrowed, her eyes gleaming sharply.
Beatrice put down the teacup in her hand, folded her hands on the table, and said in a deep voice:
"Olivia, my ancestor, was a great hero. Her name should not be associated with evil. But if this is true, I must find out the truth. I must not let my ancestor's reputation be damaged, and I must not let the world fall into danger."
Alice nodded in agreement and continued, "Alexia also mentioned that an organization called Shadow Garden has appeared in the Sanctuary Kingdom. According to its members, they are all survivors of the persecution of the Diabolos Cult and victims of Demonic Possession."
Beatrice suddenly thought of her sister's orphans, and the many young girls of elves, orcs, and humans who were persecuted by [Demon Possession], forced to leave their homes, and disappeared without a trace.
So the doubts that arose during my investigation can now be resolved.
"Can you contact Shadow Garden?"
Alice shook her head slowly. How would she know how to contact the other party? Besides, the two organizations had a big fight in the royal capital not long ago. Alice felt disgusted with both sides and wanted to eliminate the threat to the kingdom.
"Is that so? Thank you for the information you provided. During this [Martial God Festival], I can help you once for free."
Alice's eyes lit up when she heard this promise. She had revealed so many secrets just for this promise.
"Also, I have some bad news to tell you, Your Excellency, and I don't know whether this news is true or not."
"But it doesn't matter."
"My sister said that Shadow, the leader of Shadow Garden, punched through the mechanism when he was about to destroy the gate to the Sanctuary Kingdom, and combed his hair into a middle part in the clouds. I don't know if this is true or not, but it's true that he saved my sister."
Beatrice was stunned by a look of disbelief on her face. A bizarre and absurd image emerged in her mind:
The leader of Shadow Garden, at the critical moment, not only broke the complex mechanism of the Holy Land Gate with a single punch, but also split the clouds in half above the clouds. Such a description is hard to believe unless you have experienced it yourself.
"This... this sounds like something out of a tall tale."
Alice said with a wry smile on her face:
"But if this is true, then the power of this shadow leader is probably beyond our imagination."
Beatrice nodded, her expression solemn. "Your sister saw it with her own eyes, so it can't be false. Furthermore, the power displayed by the shadows in her description is fundamentally different from [Demon Possession]. As for its specific nature, only by witnessing it in person and engaging in combat can one truly know."
Alice frowned, a mixture of emotions welling up in her heart. If Shadow Garden truly possessed such a powerful entity, then the kingdom's long-held understanding would be completely overturned. This wasn't just a feud between two organizations; it could potentially involve the safety and future of the entire continent.
"No matter what, we must first find Shadow Garden and confirm the authenticity of all this."
Beatrice's determination
"The [Martial God Festival] might be an opportunity. It attracts powerful individuals from across the country and even the world, and it's also a hub where all kinds of information converge. There, we might be able to find a way to contact [Shadow Garden]."
Alice took a deep breath, her eyes gleaming with determination.
"Alright, I'll do my best to gather all the information I can about Shadow Garden during the Martial God Festival. I'll also keep an eye out for other girls affected by Demonic Possession. Perhaps I can find more clues from them."
The two exchanged glances, reaching a silent understanding. Although the road ahead was unknown and full of challenges, they both understood that in order to uncover the truth and for their own aspirations, this step had to be taken.
Chapter 101 One is poor and two is in vain Shangguan Wen
When Princess Alice and Beatrice were discussing the two otherworldly organizations that would appear in this [Martial God Festival], Shangguan Wen used the character summoning card of the Mechanical Sage Victor.
A dazzling and colorful light flashed, and Shangguan Wen heard a hymn of praise.
"In the name of the Holy Binary, praise the Omnissiah, and all glory to the God of All Machines! May the faithful gears never rust!
Ring the bell once! Push the lever to activate the piston and pump.
Ring the bell twice! Press the button to start the engine, ignite the turbine, and breathe life into it.
Ring the bell three times! Sing in unison, and praise the God of all things!
From the mediocrity of thought, Omnisiah, save us!
From the lies of the infidels, circuit, protect us!
From the wrath of the beast, steel, protect us!
From the temptation of minced meat, silica, purify us!
Machine Spirit, shield us from the ravages of the Destroyer!
From this creature's rotten prison, Mechanicum, set us free!
Omnissiah! Omnissiah! Omnissiah! Omnissiah! "
Well, Shangguan Wen finally understood why Huangpizi hated the Mechanicus and claimed that his incarnation was the Ohm Messiah. If it weren't for the Great Crusade, the first thing Huangpizi would have killed were the Mechanicus.
"Greetings, my Lord, I am the Mechanical Sage Victor."
When Victor saw Shangguan Wen, he walked over wearing a red robe, a mechanical mask, three hands, and a pair of mechanical feet, and knelt on one knee in front of Shangguan Wen.
"Hello, Grand Sage Victor of the Mechanicus, there is a task for you to complete."
Victor's eyes lit up when he heard Shangguan Wen's order. He was not afraid of having missions, but he was afraid of being idle.
"I wonder what kind of mission it is?"
Shangguan Wen thought of the essential individual combat uniform for men - power armor, so he took out a copy of the Warhammer MK-4 power armor design and bolter design obtained from the system sign-in.
"Design a new set of power armor. I can only design some combat uniforms and power armor blueprints that I already have. As for the rest, they are all scattered."
A mobile hard drive containing electronic data was handed to Victor, who took it. A servo skull scanning hard drive flew out from behind him, and he found a lot of drawings and finished product sets in it.
"My Lord, are you planning to design power armor for both men and women?"
"Yes, the world we are in now is a world of sword and magic. It's a hodgepodge. The technology system is weird, the magic system is weird, and the swordsmanship system is the same. It's a world that has been completely modified by the [Diabolos Cult]."
Shangguan Wen briefly mentioned the [Diabolos Cult] to Victor, and finally talked about the goblins from another world who came here through the [Black Rose].
Victor understood. I asked him to design power armor for the needs of war.
"my lord"
Victor's voice was steady and powerful.
"Since our goal is to design a power armor that can adapt to complex environments and meet the needs of both male and female warriors, we must consider several key factors: mobility, defense, adaptability, and energy supply."
Victor continued:
"First and foremost, mobility is crucial. In a world where magic and swordsmanship coexist, nimbly dodging attacks and moving quickly are key to survival. I will incorporate advanced servos and hydraulic joints into the design to ensure that the power armor offers extraordinary speed and agility."
"As for defense, this MK-4 plan is powerful, but we need to optimize it based on the unique magical attacks of this world. I propose integrating a special coating on the surface of the armor that can deflect or absorb magical energy, while also enhancing the physical strength of the armor to resist physical attacks. Rather than exposing deadly cables..."
"In terms of adaptability, I will design modular components so that the armor can be adjusted to the body shape and fighting style of different soldiers, meeting both the strength needs of male soldiers and the flexibility needs of female soldiers. In addition, I will also add an environmental perception system to improve the soldiers' survivability in complex environments."
"Finally, energy supply is the heart of power armor. Considering the resource constraints of this world, we need to develop an energy system that can both efficiently utilize existing resources and replenish them with magic or special minerals when necessary. Perhaps we can try to combine magic and technology to create an unprecedented energy solution." Shangguan Wen listened to Victor's detailed plan with a flicker of admiration in his eyes. He knew that Victor, who appeared in the system, was not only a genius in the field of mechanics, but also an innovator who could make the impossible possible...
"Very good, Victor. Your plan is very thorough, and I look forward to your results. Remember, time is of the essence, and we must quickly equip our warriors and prepare for the coming battle."
Victor nodded, his eyes gleaming with enthusiasm for the challenge and desire for victory.
"My Lord, rest assured. I will do my best to make this power armor our strongest shield against the forces of darkness."
"My Lord, do you know where the machinery factory is?"
Shangguan Wen looked a little embarrassed when asked this by Victor. He did not have a complete set of heavy industrial equipment. In order to meet the commodity needs of the Siyue Chamber of Commerce, the light industry system in Alexandria was already complete, but the heavy industry was scattered.
"Sorry, Victor, I only have light industry here. As for the heavy industry, I'm sorry, it's 0 now."
After hearing what Shangguan Wen said, Victor finally understood that his masters were also paupers, and some things actually required him to build from scratch.
"Then the battle suit I got before is..."
"I stole it from other worlds, including the [Pacifist] you saw. I'll have to go back and get it when I have time."
"My Lord, the road ahead is long and arduous~"
If Victor hadn't seen that his master was Shangguan Wen, he would have wanted to scold him for being whimsical and wanting to play with high-end power armor when he had nothing. The magic and alchemy technology in this world were not that good either.
"Even if my Lord wants me to design you a 2.2 new figurine, it's hard to make a good cook without rice."
Shangguan Wen scratched his head in embarrassment. He had the system and wanted to sign in here all day to get the benefits. In addition, his own strength was overwhelming in this world. Now he was just playing around and naturally had no urgent need. If it weren't for the sudden opening of [Black Rose] and the unexpected arrival of Jutis, he would probably have to play for a few more months before thinking about industrial construction.
"It's my fault, Victor, now I will let you take you to mining and rubber first"
Victor could only nod and start accumulating the initial materials.
----split line----
Let me explain here that at this point, the protagonist and Shadow Garden already have slime combat suits, combat suits from the One Piece world, but who would complain about having too much equipment? They would rather leave it unused than not have it at all.
Chapter 102 Conspiracy
When Shangguan Wen was controlling his clone Jimina Sene to compete in the arena, Alice Midgar, who was sitting in the audience, was talking to Doem Kezihart. When mentioning Ross, Doem pretended to be helpless and said that his fiancée was ignorant and he wanted to change her.
This made Alice feel sick and alert. She had mentioned this to her sister when she met King Oriana before, and Alexia warned her that she might be controlled by Doem. Generally speaking, a king would only delegate power if he was old and dim-sighted. King Oriana did not look old and dim-sighted, but was he being controlled instead?
In comparison, his father was about the same age as King Oriana, but not as old as him.
There's a conspiracy! Before she found any evidence, Alice remained wary of Doem, fearing that what happened to Rose-Oliana would happen to her. Her sister was already being lurked by the Diabolos Cult, who had ulterior motives, and she couldn't let the same mistake happen to her.
When Jimina Sene triumphed and advanced to the finals, Doem's expression changed. As a member of the Diabolos Cult, he couldn't tolerate any unexpected mishaps in the Cult's plans during this Martial God Festival. Ross had already experienced this once, and this Jimina Sene 19, who had appeared out of nowhere before him, couldn't be the next. After Alice left, Doem said to his confidant:
"Check, check for me, to see if Jimina Sene is someone who cannot live in the city."
The confidant was surprised:
"Isn't he from Shadow Garden?"
Doym-Kaz's eyes flashed with unquestionable determination:
"This possibility cannot be ruled out. Although [Shadow Garden] is primarily composed of female members, even those who appear are transformed male monsters. And Jimina Sene's performance is too eye-catching. This level of strength cannot be displayed in such a short time without long-term secret training. And his sudden appearance at the [Martial God Festival] must have a complicated background. Go check [No City], it is also a place where strong people are born."
"Yes, sir, I'll check it out right away."
The confidant took the order and quickly disappeared into the crowd, beginning to investigate Jimina Sene's true identity. Meanwhile, in a hidden corner outside the arena, Alice was communicating with her sister Alexia, who was far away in the Untold City, through her magic phone.
Alice's voice was filled with anxiety:
"Alexia, can you find any information about Jimina Sene? I suspect he might be connected to the [Diabolos Cult], [Lawless City], or [Shadow Garden]."
"Let me try, sister. However, you also know that the [Unable City] changes too much. Apart from a few fixed leaders, the rest of the short-lived swordsmen are all fluctuating, glorious today, dead tomorrow. As for [Shadow Garden], I am not sure either."
Alexia's voice came from the other end of the communicator, with a hint of worry. At this moment, she didn't know that Jimina Sene was a puppet controlled by Shangguan Wen.
Alice warned her sister:
"Do your best, Alexia. If Jimina Sene truly is one of the three factions, then his presence is no accident. We must uncover their motives and the secrets behind this [Martial God Festival]."
As the finals game approached evening, the conspiracy was getting closer and closer to the surface. He still couldn't find any useful information about Jimina Sene, and there was no news about Roz Oriana.
Doem decided to follow the previous script and manipulate this puppet king to assassinate the King of Midgar, triggering a war between the two countries.
Before the assassination attempt, Doem had his puppet king injected with hypnotic drugs.
Doem shook the potion in his hand and said:
"The medicine is good, but how do I deal with this cloyingly sweet aroma?"
The confidant now said:
"Sir, you can spray some perfume to solve the problem. The Siyue Chamber of Commerce sells men's cologne, which is very popular among the nobles."
"Then use it."
Then, Doem wiped his hands, turned his head and looked at the king who had become like an idiot. He said:
"How pathetic, Your Majesty! Someone gave you a drug and you developed Alzheimer's. Ross will surely come back to find you for your miserable father."
King Oriana wanted to say something and was conscious, but his body would not allow him to make a sound, otherwise he would curse, "Traitor, everyone has the right to kill you!"
Doem smiled sinisterly and said:
"As long as Ross hands over the key to the Oriana Kingdom's treasury, I can spare her life. However, she might have already developed [Demon Possession], which is a rare ingredient for the cult. It's all because of that damn [Nightgarden]."
The confidant asked cautiously:
"Sir, how should we arrange this to ensure that Princess Rose falls into our trap once she appears?"