Poverty makes me capable of anything.

This time, the official team didn't keep us in suspense any longer. Based on information obtained from various channels, players were having a heated discussion on the forums.

New dungeons, new storylines—that's a must!

According to the official statement, the character who has been featured throughout the entire version will take the stage in version 2.1. Players are encouraged to look forward to it.

[Without a doubt, the character about to appear is the resurrected pirate princess Anran!]

Alright, the time to decide the winner has arrived!

Some clever players started a guessing game on the forum, listing all the possible NPCs.

Place your bets!

The opportunity is coming!

Knowing the truth, Langligelang chose Anran without hesitation.

"The authorities are about to reveal the secrets, so it would be foolish not to take this opportunity to make some money."

Anran did not pay attention to these things on the forum.

The players' revelry has nothing to do with Rain Tower.

She could roughly guess how the plot would develop in the near future—

After the Battle of Aix-en-Provence ended, the First Prince was pushed out by the Royal Guard, the Royal Council split, and a large group of people went to find the Third Prince, leaving only a very small number of people to hold on to the ravaged Aix-en-Provence.

The Royal Knights withdrew from Aix-en-Provence; their primary mission was to protect the Royal Council, and they were prohibited from participating in such conflicts.

then……

A message from Eresh came through.

"The Knights' Grand Commander Ronald has already left with his men. Anran, this is our chance! Prepare quickly. Once the Knights are all settled, the pirate prisoners will definitely be transferred away!"

Anran opened the mission manual.

Main quest [Dream Song], fourth stage [The Rekindled Flame].

Rescue the members of the Higanbana Pirate Gang who have been captured.

Failure to complete the mission will cause your relationship with the Royal Knights to plummet to zero.

"Let's gamble!"

Anran made the decision, but not out of fear of the Royal Knights.

Chapter 73 Why Don't You Rise with the Wind?

"I'm on my way to the Dominac region with the main force of the Royal Knights. I can't go with you on this rescue mission, but Anran, don't worry. I'll tell you remotely through this communication channel which places you can go and which places you need to avoid."

Aileshi's three-dimensional phantom seemed to reach out and touch Anran's head.

An Ran remained unmoved: "This is also part of my plan. As long as no Grandmaster remains on Aixing, there will be no problem."

“You can rest assured about that. I can guarantee that all the Grandmasters have left Aistar. Even the person behind the Royal Guard returned to his territory three days ago.” Eresh nodded.

"I can rest assured that."

I'm relieved.

It wasn't that she was confident she could successfully rescue her captured companions, but rather that she could now confidently retrieve the key from the Wang family.

Unless the Royal Knights temporarily change their strategy, which they have been using for several years, she is certain that she will be able to rescue her comrades in this operation.

This is just bait!

Anran understands.

“Take Juliana with you. With her around, things will be much easier for you,” Ereshkid suggested.

"That's what I think too."

After discussing the initial plan with Ereshki, Anran cut off the communication.

Should we take Juliana with us?

Are we just waiting to be wiped out by the Royal Knights?

"I'm not that stupid," An Ran muttered to herself.

"Hey, Void Panda, you saw it too, right!"

An Ran shouted towards the open space.

Before connecting with Eresh, Anran had already switched on the ability to share audio and video with the Void Panda.

"I saw it."

The Void Panda placed a newly created panda demon at its feet, where more than a dozen giant pandas were already piled up.

Its heart was filled with endless emotions.

The recent developments in the other world have been exactly as An Ran predicted.

If this wasn't an effect orchestrated by someone else, then it doesn't have much room for hesitation anymore.

In reality, Void Panda still trusts Anran quite a bit.

Not long ago, its followers sent it something, and the devastated state of Aix deeply moved the Void Panda.

The enormous profits are enough to make people from another world do anything.

"Take your time and see. You have plenty of time to think before they open the passage to the gap between worlds."

An Ran walked out of the secret room.

She wasn't going to drag it out any longer.

Act now.

Even though those psionic weapons haven't been made yet, and even though the demon ship is only half-built.

These are not problems.

Even the Demon Ship couldn't allow Anran to escape from the Grandmaster's pursuit.

The psionic weapons can be manufactured slowly in the Aether Machinery Factory, and Anran only needs to prepare enough materials.

She found Juliana first.

"While I'm gone for the next few days, you stay on Dolphin Star and don't come out," Anran said to Juliana.

Juliana asked, puzzled, "Your Highness, why is that?"

"I have something very important to do. I will bring a mechanical puppet just like yours with me. To avoid arousing suspicion, you should hide it for now."

Juliana frowned; she sensed something unusual.

She vaguely sensed that what the princess was about to do would be dangerous, and when she tried to dissuade her, Anran directly put her index finger to Juliana's lips.

"Be a good boy/girl! I'll have to do this all by myself."

The gentle touch on her fingers made Anran's heart beat a beat slower.

Juliana's face suddenly became as alluring as the red maple leaves lining the Maple Leaf Avenue in early October.

"I……"

She stammered and couldn't get the words out.

"To be honest, I haven't told you yet; it's my secret."

Anran calmly moved her fingers away and put them back in her pocket.

Princess's secret?

Juliana looked at Anran with expectant eyes.

An Ran's lips moved slightly: "Not long after returning from the Selene military industrial zone, I was promoted to Grandmaster-level Mechanic."

"What! Your Highness, you are the..."

"Shh! Keep your voice down, don't let anyone else hear," An Ran said.

"Hmm."

Juliana nodded like a chick pecking at rice.

"Am I the first person to know this?" Juliana asked softly.

An Ran nodded: "More or less. You're the first person to hear me say it myself."

I told Ella via a special channel, so it doesn't count as speaking aloud.

hiss--

Juliana took a deep breath, but her excitement still couldn't be calmed down.

Calm down, calm down. There's nothing to be happy about. The road ahead is long, Juliana!

"So now you understand, right?" An Ran turned around and looked into the distance. "This mission can only be carried out by me alone. There's no point in you coming with me."

Yes, in front of a grandmaster, a master is just a burden.

Juliana was heartbroken. "Damn it, why am I just a master?"

Juliana was very unhappy.

"Isn't Ella going either?"

“No, you take care of Ella for me,” Anran said. “After I leave, have Iben take Ella to the mining area in the Dust Territory. Tell Ella she can eat whatever she wants, and it would be best if she could level up to Grandmaster.”

An Ran was essentially leaving herself a backup plan.

Normally she would be safe, because she can now jump directly into hyperspace.

Moreover, it's almost impossible for the Royal Knights, who have been plotting for so long, to kill her.

But if something unexpected happens, we should be prepared. At that time, Anran was counting on Ella to save her.

If she dies, she can only hope that Ella will avenge her.

This possibility is very small.

If you're afraid of everything, then you should also worry about whether you'll choke to death while eating.