My dear witch, please turn evil according to the script!

Chapter 467 Automaton Soldiers, Ignite the Blades!
Delan and his party successfully entered the city, and immediately after entering, they had Marquis Aslan lead them to the power supply hub of the city's defensive barrier.

Then, the carriage that had been being pushed fully unfolded, and the barrier runes that the Demon King had placed on it began to take effect, replacing the original city protection shield.

Almost instantly, the entities that had been constantly appearing in the town using the properties of the fog, requiring the Adventurers' Guild and the local inspection bureau to eliminate them, were "repelled" out of the city by a peculiar force.

The pressure inside the city has been greatly reduced, and more manpower can be deployed to the city walls to defend against the monsters that keep appearing and attacking the city.

After the situation eased slightly, Marquis Aslan brought Delan to the Society's branch.

"The Empire hasn't abandoned us, which is indeed good news... but are you the only ones providing support?"

Marquis Aslan looked at Delan and asked.

Delan shook his head: "The abnormality is not only in Aslan territory, but an even greater disaster is brewing in the north."

"But don't worry, we are just a scout team exploring the way."

"They were just there to restore communications and suppress the spread of the fog."

Delan spoke methodically, having already delegated the rest to his subordinates.

If the special rune works, basic communications can be restored, and the next step is to ensure the safety of the railway line.

After explaining his mission to Marquis Aslan, the other party readily accepted it.

After all, the city's defenses were relatively complete, and its supplies were plentiful, so no matter how tense the situation, it could maintain a stable state for a month.

After a brief exchange and explanation, the portable communication device on Delan's wrist also regained its signal.

Delan breathed a sigh of relief after successfully completing the first phase of the mission.

At least communication has been restored.

"My lord, communications have been restored. Now, please join me in giving a brief report to the capital."

"Afterwards, please take me to see Chairman Baron and Researcher Ms. Mashu."

"Besides restoring communications, our most important objective on this trip is to get Chairman Baron and Ms. Mashu to a safe area."

“They’re important.”

Marquis Aslan nodded: "I understand. After all, they came back this time to retrieve some research materials stored in the branch."

"I just didn't expect the accident to happen so quickly. The anomaly occurred not long after Lord Roland's airship had just dropped them off."

"However, the cultist who caused the anomaly was executed on the spot by the city defense forces."

"Perhaps that's why he didn't fully utilize his methods, which made Aslan territory relatively safer."

"I've heard Lord Mashu mention the catastrophe in the Holy See City. If it was a disaster of that magnitude, this place would probably be a dead zone by now."

Delan nodded: "Thank you for the information. I will report it later."

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In the research room of Aslan territory, Ma Xiu was performing the final calibration on the weapon in front of him.

Once calibration is complete, unified parameters can be input. This applies not only to the experimental machines currently stored in the warehouse, but also to all branches that can access the data and manufacture their own armor after uploading it to the knowledge base.

Whether it's an individual type, a tactical type, a strategic type, or even Mash II type.

With the help of the two master craftsmen, Toran and Russell, she was able to successfully achieve her initial research goals.

On the contrary, it is the individual and squad-level armored vehicles that are the derivative products.

He's strong, tall, and handsome.

These six words are the original intention behind her research.

Moreover, Baron was also involved in the development of weapons, whether they were vehicle-type weapons, humanoid mechs, spider-type or fortress-type weapons, all of which have now completed the data verification of the research and development phase.

It's just a matter of building it.

But the key right now is to get out of trouble.

The incident happened so suddenly, but thankfully the situation didn't deteriorate to the point of being unmanageable.

The city's garrison, along with the city's churches and the marquis's private army, withstood the pressure, and the adventurers of the Adventurers' Guild, even if only for their own safety, would certainly join in.

However, having witnessed the power of disasters, Mash knew that resistance of this level alone would not be very effective.

Unless she can complete the final data calibration.

Then the presence was placed in these experimental machines of the Aslan branch for activation.

Only in this way can we have the opportunity to persevere and even break through the impasse.

She was also very fortunate that most of her experimental machines were placed in the branch.

Moreover, apart from large-scale equipment, everything else can be put into use after minor adjustments.

"success!"

As the indicator light stabilized in green, Mashu wiped the sweat from her forehead with a sigh of relief.

Then I pressed the upload button.

Immediately afterwards, the previously dimly lit, huge storage space was illuminated by bursts of pale blue fluorescence.

Organism activated!
"Enter automatic battle mode."

"Automaton, ignite your blades!"

"If a user who meets the criteria is found, authorize them to don armor and engage in combat."

With Mashu's voice command, fifty experimental steam-powered hybrid magic-driven mechs began to activate.

At the same time, the energy generators mounted on their right arms also condensed into a series of imposing azure light blades, which then ran away from the laboratory and joined the battlefield.

Although its mobility and combat capabilities are inferior to its newly completed fifth-generation fighter.

But this was the best fighting force she could muster.

She has to wear the fifth-generation fighter jet herself; it's a lifesaver, and her small frame is too fragile without external protection.

They are easily killed unintentionally by area-of-effect (AOE) attacks.

However, although the individual mechs are gone, there are still three large armored vehicles that Barron and Barron co-developed in the warehouse.

Furthermore, the name was borrowed from a name that Roland had once criticized.

Poison Blade Tank.

It has a passenger capacity of 10 people, a height of 6.3 meters, a maximum road speed of 25 km/h, and a maximum off-road speed of 18 km/h.

Strictly speaking, it is the product of its own Mash II transformation state, a shrunk version.

But it's more robust and has more firepower. Although it's slower, it can easily be used as a mobile fortress.
It was equipped with four large-caliber rotary cannons.

Even pure kinetic damage is enough to easily penetrate defenses below the eighth ring level.

The power of the main gun is unknown, as it has not been tested.

However, due to the heavy use of materials, Mash had no doubt that it could shatter an ordinary city defense barrier with a single shot.

She also created a user-friendly application that allows the in-car program to assist the driver in performing any operation.

Strictly speaking, three adults with normal intelligence are enough to drive this car.

"You come too. Activate auto-battle mode, but don't leave yet. Wait for your teammates."

After driving the Poison Blade Tank to the edge of the storage area, Mash activated the massive, unknown vehicle that occupied most of the storage area.

The giant octopus of Barron.

Even a crude experimental machine possesses the ability to contend with the prototype of the Demon King's Hand.

Although they ultimately lost, it proved their exceptional abilities.

This machine has naturally been modified by Barron.

After further improvements to the power supply and structural drive system, it was equipped with a number of weapons and a new type of engraved shield.

Their combat effectiveness has reached a new level.

Unfortunately, Barron had too many research projects afterward, and he couldn't continue modifying his own masterpiece.

But now all we can do is pick it up and use it.

After the initial activation, Mashu jogged over and replaced the giant octopus with ten concentrated magic crystals as its driving energy source.

Generally speaking, even a mobile fortress like the Poison Blade Tank only needs two Concentrated Magic Crystals to complete a week of high-intensity combat.

Even the Sky Ring Hub above Isfar only needs three hundred Concentrated Magic Crystals a year.

However, the giant octopus can only remain active for three days using these ten concentrated magic crystals.

Clearly, the giant octopus's design is not very good in terms of energy conversion and supply.

Fortunately, Xue is wealthy and powerful, so buying a whole truckload of expensive consumables like Concentrated Magic Crystals at once isn't a big burden.

As the giant octopus crawled to its feet, Mashu completed almost all of her self-rescue measures.

Finally, she pressed the tablet device on her arm.

With a series of inputs, the so-called fifth-generation fighter jet mech, which had completed its final development, appeared on her body.

As a result, her height also doubled.

With a thought, the same light blade appeared on his right arm.

The at least ten small shield generators that are present all over the body will negate the vast majority of the damage.

There is also a separate large shield generator on the left arm, which can be used as a shield.

There are also two small-caliber rotary cannons on his shoulders, each with 300 rounds of ammunition.

The body was also enhanced by the armor, whether it was speed, strength, or even reaction speed...

Mashu felt that she was in a great position.

Although it is still in pilot form, the machine's movements are controlled by the joystick and handle inside the machine.

However, you can also use mental links to simplify the process.

After a brief adjustment period, Mashu left the storage area, then departed from the special space within the Academy's branch, and returned to reality.

Then they saw Delan and Marquis Aslan talking to Baron.

When Mashu came out, the three of them looked helpless.

Baron looked up at Mash and said, "Put away your battle form."

"Just leave those mechs and my masterpieces to help defend the city."

"We have more important things to do now. For example, overseeing the construction of more of these things."

"More individual mechs and poison blade tanks."

Delan also looked at Mash: "That's right, Ms. Mash. Our team's main mission is to get you and Chairman Baron out of the danger zone and restore local communications."

"Communications have been restored. Please evacuate with us. Chairman Baron is ready. If there is anything you are not ready for, please pack it up as soon as possible. We need to evacuate before the situation worsens."

Mashu sighed, but didn't deactivate her mecha: "I'm fine, but how do you plan to leave? By rushing out like you came in?"

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[Jiuye hung from a tree swaying in the fierce wind, wounded by spears.]

I was offered as a sacrifice to Odin, a self-sacrifice on a great tree unknown to anyone!

There was no bread to fill our stomachs, and no water to quench our thirst.

I looked down, picked up the runes, and shouted as I did so, before falling from the tree.

Such a voice echoed in Roland's mind.

He looked at the "himself" hanging upside down in the tree and stared at the runes.

The fog in my memory was thus wiped away.

Giant trees and lakes...

The scene that had already appeared in his dreams reappeared.

but……

"Primordial runestones... rune runes... why?"

Why? Don't you understand?

The upside-down "self" suddenly looked at Roland.

This world has been influenced by your memories from the very beginning.

What was that saying again?

The act of observation itself will affect the experimental results.

(End of this chapter)