Wizard: Become stronger by drawing cards from the potions variety show

Chapter 821

The liquid quickly covered Ari's face, coalescing into a smooth and eerie mask.

He frantically tore at it with his hands, but could only break off a few pieces. Then more slime gushed out, making the mask more and more intact.

The struggle gradually weakened and eventually ceased.

When Ah Ri "looked up" again, the mask had quietly disappeared under his skin, revealing his original appearance.

Above its enormous head, in its round, eyelidless eyes, the gaze had completely changed; the former hostility and wariness had vanished without a trace, leaving only a strange peace and...gentleness.

He turned to his three other companions who were still struggling in the sea of ​​consciousness.

The mental strength of his other three companions was far inferior to his, and coupled with Ah Ri's higher level, which gave him a level advantage over the other three, and with Ah Ri's help, he had a thorough understanding of the rhythm of their mental strength, and with Ah Ri's assistance and intrusion...

The same milky white liquid quietly appeared, covered, took shape, and disappeared.

Within seconds, the expressions on the eyes of all four alien commanders changed.

Noah's will gently conveyed: "Between civilizations, there should not only be war. Mutual assistance, cooperation, and win-win coexistence are the way to long-term development. Now, could you help us learn some necessary knowledge so that we can communicate better? We are very sincere in our desire to build a more solid and complete 'community of shared future'."

Ari nodded gently, his consciousness fluctuating with unprecedented "sincerity": "Yes, I am a member of the consciousness body. For the sake of peaceful development, and to let more people know this, now is the time for communication."

Soon after, the alien mothership, now fully disarmed, slowly adjusted its course and drifted toward Earth, eventually coming to a stop in a temporary docking area at the edge of Earth.

On its magnificent hull and wide deck, a row of refueling and manned space mechs surrounded the deck, while Noah and four commanders stood in the very center of the deck.

Only four commanders were captured; the other aliens were stored as cargo in a warehouse.

According to them, the other brainless aliens, although they appear to be individuals like them, do not have self-awareness or judgment. They are like cells in the commander's body, completely dependent on the commander's manipulation to act.

Their methods of operation and the upper and lower limits of their combat effectiveness depend entirely on the personal abilities of their commanders.

Under normal circumstances, the weaponry of this interstellar warship is more than capable of handling a medium-scale interstellar war.

Unfortunately, this time Noah went all out. After extensive preparation and probing, and obtaining the opponent's key data, they made targeted regional rule modifications, causing their weapon usage parameters to become invalid, and the entire weapon skill tree based on this also collapsed accordingly.

This also meant that they had no room to utilize their strongest weapons.

The time frame between capturing and seizing the entire Earth, failing to evacuate, and ultimately being captured is too short.

Outside the still-functioning portals across Earth, pre-set cameras clearly recorded a historic moment: four alien commanders, handcuffed and surrounded by a large number of dejected combatants, passed through the portals one by one and stepped onto the Earth's surface, under the cold gun barrels of Earth combat mechs.

Faced with the heavily guarded strategic stronghold, the soldiers were more excited than anything else.

The aliens they are escorting represent the core of this crisis.

They've clearly lifted the ban; everyone is a hero who saves the world.

Similarly, advisors and decision-making teams at the heart of AI are equally excited.

This war presents both risks and rewards.

Their victory in this encounter, resolving the crisis, means acquiring the various weapons and equipment from the interstellar warship, as well as the corresponding knowledge system. If they can analyze and absorb this knowledge, it will improve their overall combat capabilities.

Witnessing the capabilities of another different civilization would greatly benefit the scientific development of Earth.

Of course, even more important are the interplanetary maps of their voyage and the coordinates of their civilization.

At that moment, the base gates were suddenly flung open.

Out came staff members and a large number of reporters, with Dell and the host conducting the interview leading the way.

At this point, they had switched directly to an outdoor scene.

It turns out their live-streaming studio is located inside the base, and the decompressed aliens were sent to this base immediately so that they could be interviewed as soon as possible to reassure the people across the country who are paying attention to this matter.

At the forefront were various cameramen, who used multiple cameras and angles to capture this rare spectacle. Some even lay on the ground, searching for their favorite shots.

These cameramen are usually a supporting profession; their normal job is to broadcast and record news. But things are different now.

While both involve recording, recording key moments in historical processes and recording trivial events that occur daily are two completely different concepts.

If they can capture this crucial moment and it is ultimately selected to be included in the course of human history and civilization, their names will be circulated along with the photograph. To some extent, this represents the pinnacle of their careers, as well as fame, power, and status.

No one can resist the allure of lasting fame.

The host, who was walking at the front, shared the same idea.

Compared to the cameramen filming, they were uncertain whether they could seize that fleeting opportunity.

But the host has already made up his mind that recording this crucial moment will be remembered by history, and his voice may be played back again and again in the future.

He composed himself, flashed his brightest smile, and said in a deep, magnetic voice, "Heroes, welcome back."

The host, suppressing his excitement, spoke in a strong and resonant voice: "Fellow human beings watching the live broadcast, we are safe for now. We prepared for this sudden encounter for 355 days, and now we have finally achieved a satisfactory result."

"The one walking at the front is Noah and Ava, who rose like a rocket and successfully obtained core AI permissions thanks to their superhuman learning ability, amazing creativity and insight."

"Let me introduce you to the key to the victory in this battle: the mech squad composed of the most outstanding combat professionals selected from all over the world. Each of them has extremely high combat talent and a strong combat mind. Through cooperation, they ultimately won this war."

"Let us remember every brave fighter!"

"Now, let's interview Noah, the commander-in-chief of this operation."

"You may not have heard of their names, but everything they invented and created has been integrated into everyone's lives and into every aspect of society." "Noah and Ava were academic partners. They completed the construction of the thinking unit and created the prototype of the manned bionic robot. They broke down the barriers between miracles and imagery, and also shattered the gap between different humans. There are no thresholds for anyone to understand imagery; it is a smooth road."

"In this battle, they also went to the front line to carry out the most critical combat missions."

Among countless interview shots, the director quickly switched to the most suitable one.

In the scene, Noah and Ava have cold expressions. The lighting on set makes their faces stand out with light and shadow, highlighting their aura to the extreme. Just one glance at them can make people feel solemn.

"Now let Noah, the commander-in-chief of this encounter, tell us his thoughts at this moment."

As they were talking, the host used a balance skateboard to get in front of Noah and handed him the microphone.

Behind the host, Dale smiled and clapped his hands slightly, looking at Noah. He didn't step forward or say anything, but simply let Noah quietly enjoy the honor and applause he deserved.

Noah looked at the camera, his gaze seemingly piercing through the screen and reaching out to everyone. His voice was deep: "This is a victory and a good start, but we cannot let our guard down. The universe is vast, and the unknown is always our greatest enemy. Only by being prepared at all times can we face any challenge without fear."

In this context, this calm and powerful speech truly resonated with many people.

"Always ready, unafraid of challenges!" The soldiers participating in this battle roared from the manned bionic robot battle formation behind them. The roars rang out in an orderly fashion, and the sound was deafening.

Seeing this, the host was moved and said emotionally, "Yes, we have a united team, we have soldiers who are not afraid to sacrifice, and we have the courage to fight to the death. I can't think of any reason why our civilization cannot continue."

“Of course we will continue to exist.” Noah turned around. “Long live the Earth!”

"Long live the Earth!" The shouts echoed through the sky.

The host was slightly taken aback when he suddenly received a message from the thinking unit, but quickly composed himself. Once the shouting subsided, he said, "Commander Noah, I've heard that these aliens are intelligent beings. Would it be convenient for us to learn more about them during this interview?"

Noah nodded: "Of course."

As he spoke, Noah pushed out the aliens who were being held captive behind him.

He wore electromagnetic shackles on his hands, and positioning steel nails pierced through various parts of his body. He also wore a restraint helmet on his head to suppress his mental power.

Under the targeted isolation measures, the aliens can only rely on their current frail bodies, making them even weaker than ordinary Earth teenagers.

At this moment, countless gun lines converged on his body; the slightest movement would mean certain destruction.

Having received information from Noah, the host knew that the alien posed no threat to him at the moment. He mustered his courage and approached the alien, his balance skateboard levitating beneath him.

The alien was two meters long, its body as thin as a sack, and what was even more striking was its enormous head, which resembled a newly sprouted soybean.

Point the microphone at the other person, through the hole below their head.

"As the instigator of the war and a prisoner of war, do you have anything to say?"

The alien spoke, its voice as clear as a baby's: "I lost. Your civilization has great potential. This is the law of the jungle, and we accept our defeat. If we had made more preparations today and learned more about your civilization, everything would have been different."

“But you can’t hold me captive for long. I’ve already sent out the distress signal. It won’t be long before our civilization sends people to rescue us. When that happens, I will return what you just said to you, and I will buy you out as the victor.”

The host was also surprised that the other party could speak the common language of the Earth Federation, and even more surprised that, despite being captured, they were still spouting nonsense and even threatening them.

What a reckless and suicidal provocation!

You could tell from the atmosphere at the scene that the soldiers behind him were looking at him as if they wanted to tear him apart.

Meanwhile, the chat in the live stream was filled with anger, with everyone venting their emotions.

Various comments floated across the screen of the live stream, but in the end they all converged into one word: "Going to war".

Yes, the aliens' words finally awakened everyone's awareness that the war was far from over; they had only eliminated one advance force, and the opposing civilization might have tens of thousands more similar advance forces.

The other side harbored the intention of conquering their civilization and making them vassals, while they had captured the other side's vanguard. The war between civilizations had begun.

Using any means necessary, with no bottom line, and prioritizing the elimination of the enemy's manpower above all else, the war will ultimately evolve in this direction, regardless of what happens along the way.

Therefore, they must make preparations at all costs, either to conquer the other's civilization or to be conquered by the other.

"If you want war, then I will fight."

"I hope you'll still be this defiant when we've completely captured your civilization."

"I am applying to join the army."

Public sentiment is high, and popular support is crucial.

Noah raised an eyebrow and gave a nod, and the host tactfully shifted the interview focus, steer the conversation toward the great victory, and continued to interview the combat troops behind the scenes, describing the process of the battle from different angles and perspectives through the voices and viewpoints of different people.

Later, we will collect combat footage from each of their mechs and piece it together to create a true documentary.

Dell, meanwhile, embraced Noah off-camera.

"all the best?"

"It's within the plan."

"You really stole the show this time," Dale said, patting Noah on the shoulder with an excited expression.

The entire battle plan was decided by them together. When they made the plan, they were already prepared to die, but they never expected it to be so successful.

All of this is thanks to Noah, who proposed the model of the rule adjuster, a strategic weapon, which led to this victory.

(End of this chapter)