Ark Undead

They knew nothing about their achievements.

Just as Casimir deliberately downplayed the role of the Conqueror Knight, the upper echelons of Victoria also seemed to be intentionally downplaying the existence and significance of the Steam Knight.

Even though the royal family still maintains a team of steam knights, people seem to have never actually seen them.

The only recorded instance of it was related to the immortals.

There was a mark on his armor, left by a steam knight.

Such an honor is something even pardoners have not received.

The Steam Knight left a deep impression on the Undead, so much so that when the Undead first heard the name Steam Knight, he instinctively thought of the Steam Knight he had cut in half with a single stroke under the moonlight.

That battle could be considered the most satisfying duel he had experienced since Casimir.

Whether it's skill or strength, even the Undead can feel some pressure.

But that's about it.

It's undeniable that the Steam Knight possesses immense power. But it doesn't seem to be as important as Vina claimed.

The reason is the cost.

A steam knight's outfit is not cheap to make; the intricate and sturdy mechanics alone are enough to make the maker put in a lot of effort.

Not to mention, a steam-powered knight's armor also requires a corresponding operator.

Only warriors with robust physiques and exceptional combat experience are qualified to wear steam armor.

But the current situation in Victoria is not something that a steam knight can change.

Unless, they are referring to more than just a steam knight.

“As a member of the Aslan royal family, I do have some special channels to obtain certain information.”

Vina remained silent for a moment during the meeting, but then made up her mind.

"The true steam knight, the steam knight who left his mark on history, was not one of those armored warriors. It was a pilot whose true face was never seen by anyone."

"His enormous steam knight was the reason why the steam knights could become a solid support for Victoria."

"The rebels in the underground workshops of Londinium found the manufacturing method in the secret chambers of the National Library, and that's how they created such giant steam knights."

"But I don't know the specific progress."

Vina said.

"This is the information Morgan gave me before I left. Morgan is currently in Lentinium. If I want to know more, I'll have to find a way to get in touch with her again."

...

Meanwhile, in the city of Lentinium.

Such a desolate city of Lentinium has not been seen for many years.

Even during the infected riot a few years ago, Lentinium returned to calm after the night passed.

The reconstruction of the lower district did not affect the prosperity of the upper district. People still went about their business as usual, and office workers left home on time.

But this time is different.

The once bustling streets are now filled with broken vehicles, and the houses on both sides are deserted.

The ground was covered by a black substance, and monsters emerging from the abyss were searching for those who were hiding in the upper city, barely clinging to life.

This scene has been going on for more than a month. Most of the Victorians hiding in the Upper Town have their own beliefs.

"Hide the items well, and be careful not to be spotted by the guards when you take them down. Once you're in position, hand them over to Arthur from the transport team, and he'll handle the handover."

A black-haired Lupo handed the package to a worker hiding in the corner.

Both of them were covered in dust and coal, looking like slovenly men who had spent a whole month in the mine.

"That's all?"

The worker curiously weighed the package in his hand.

"It's quite heavy, what's inside?"

"Don't ask any more questions. If the guards catch this thing, you can expect to be thrown into the black hole."

The black-haired Lupo clapped his hands, then peeked out of the room's window.

The abyssal creatures wandering the streets were unaware of the strange occurrence at the window. But the two of them still unconsciously lowered their voices.

"This is very important and cannot be taken lightly. When the Queen returns, she will need your help."

"King Aslan...?"

There was some hesitation in the worker's eyes.

"Excuse my bluntness, Miss Morgan. Is the King now...?"

"Yes, the king has temporarily left Londinium."

Morgan stated the facts in a very calm manner.

The workers visibly became listless.

"But this is not the end. The king is not trying to escape, but to find help for us."

"She is a queen! What queen would abandon her people and flee alone?"

“Foreigners have occupied our capital, and her people are suffering. As queen, she will not abandon her homeland, believe me.”

Morgan patted the worker on the shoulder.

"Alright, don't overthink it. I'll bring back the latest news about Wang as soon as possible. Let's send the things down first."

The worker forced himself to stay alert and nodded.

Then he turned around, pulled up a trapdoor from the ground behind him, and tiptoed inside.

After the trapdoor was closed, Morgan dragged a slightly tattered blanket from the side and covered the frame of the trapdoor.

After doing all that, she peeked out again and glanced at the abyssal creations on the street.

These things are targeting people like her who are involved in the shipment.

She was also responsible for delivering other goods to different workshops one by one.

Wang had been away from Lentinium for some time, and she had deliberately tried to break away.

If it were just these supporters of the Aslan royalists, they would have no chance of winning.

At Morgan's suggestion, Vina made up her mind to find help and set off for Rhodes Island with the information and intelligence gathered there.

Morgan had a lot to do before Wang Chongxin could reconnect with her.

When the king returns, we must present her with a grand welcoming ceremony.

This is a gift that a subject should present.

After checking the package in his backpack one last time, Morgan took advantage of the moment when the Abyss Creatures wandering the streets were far away, quietly jumped out of the window, and leaped onto the roof.

Under the cover of darkness and shadow, we headed to another delivery point.

474. Unable to move on from the past

The plan to attack Lentinium is indeed feasible.

Therefore, after determining the route and strategy in the following days, Amiya set the time for the attack on Lentinium with a wave of her hand.

However, some preliminary preparations are needed before the main force of Rhodes Island heads to Londinium.

For example, they need to first contact the resistance fighters in the city of Londinium. At the same time, the Doctor also needs to lobby some forces that are continuously monitoring the situation here.

People like Kallan, whose leader is the Khalag faction led by SilverAsh, are arguably more concerned about Victoria's situation than some of the locals.

A large portion of their business is based in Victoria and expands outwards from there. Victoria is also an important location for Sherag's foreign trade.

The fall of Victoria directly led to a surge in the price of imported goods from Sheragne during this period due to insufficient inventory.

There are quite a few forces like this that have intricate connections with Victoria, and the Doctor intends to bring these people together and form a unified force.

This way, we'll have enough manpower when attacking Victoria.

However, not everyone is able to immediately get involved in the new operation.

This is partly due to the recent events in Iberia. But more importantly, it's because they themselves are unable to look forward.

Medical Department, Intensive Care Unit.

"How long has she been awake?"

Shining turned her head to look at Laurentina beside her.

Laurentina's mental state wasn't particularly good either, but at least she had the strength to reply to Shining.

"She woke up the day after you returned to Rhodes Island with the Undead. She hasn't said a word, so I'm just waiting for her to have some peace and quiet."

Laurentina pulled her coat tighter.

"I didn't go in to see her because I wanted her to rest. But yesterday I saw that she had pulled out the IV drip tube from her hand, so I went in."

Goredia sat on the hospital bed, looking down silently at her hands.

The once vibrant deep-sea hunter remained silent, as if she had lost something that prevented her from moving on from the past.

"Although Dr. Kal'tsit had said that taking that substance would result in a life-or-death decision, when she realized she was no longer a Deepsea Hunter..."

Laurentina sighed.

Now, she can no longer sense Grandia's presence within the Deepsea Hunters' bloodline network.

"She probably still can't accept it, after all, for so long she has always considered herself a deep-sea hunter."

"Perhaps, the fact that she herself is no longer a Deepsea Hunter has left her more bewildered than Agor's disappearance."

The Deep Sea Hunter is no longer proof of her existence. Now, all that remains of her is the name, Goredia.

The rest were expelled from the body along with all the other tissues due to the rejection reaction.

The sunlight outside the window was broken up by the curtains, scattering in sparse patches on the white brick floor.

Goredia was like a traveler who had lost her homeland, momentarily disoriented.