Poverty makes me capable of anything.

In the fictional world of mimicry detection, An Ran saw a light brighter than any star.

……

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Chapter 05: Life is truly unpredictable.

The light was so bright that An Ran couldn't look directly at it.

Since the light source is not metal, the mimicry detection can only provide a rough outline.

High-energy ball!

Anran saw just this one thing.

An Ran found no signs of maintenance in the Holy Prison, and apart from the ball of light, she found no other abnormalities that could cause the Holy Prison to tremble.

Using the process of elimination, it turns out that all of this was caused by that strange ball of light.

Are you alright, Anran?

"Irene from next door asked quickly."

An Ran's expression was cold and stern: "I'm fine. I am a peak master after all."

"..."

Hiding her strength... well, Eresh didn't expose her, after all, she herself was also hiding her strength.

"Where's Orina? Are you alright?"

An Ran called out to Olina on her right. Although she had already seen Olina's indecent posture through the mimicry detection, An Ran still took a symbolic sniff.

"I'm fine too."

Half a minute later, Orina's voice came through, and An Ran hummed in agreement, indicating that she understood.

Are the Royal Knights about to cause trouble?

Anran opened the task panel, but the main quest [Hibernation] had not changed yet.

Let's wait and see.

It's not too late to make a decision after the main storyline of Phase 6 is released.

……

At this moment, as the Holy Prison trembled, the star in its prime suddenly exhibited a flare phenomenon. The high-intensity electromagnetic pulse caused some ordinary robots wandering in the starry sky to fall into a brief state of "self-isolation".

Further away, near the first planet in this planetary system, the giant cosmic beasts that had been lying on their backs "taking a bath" also began to stir.

These cosmic behemoths are "vicious dogs" captured and tamed by the Royal Knights, with the highest level already approaching the Grandmaster level.

Normally, they serve as guards for the Royal Knights. With the keen observation skills of the Starry Sky Beasts, they can quickly detect any intruding enemies.

But this unusual activity originated from the huge building they were guarding.

The restless star beasts looked at each other in bewilderment. They had not received any orders, but they were also afraid that they would be severely beaten if they did nothing. After hesitating for a moment, the star beasts surrounded the Holy Prison.

The Holy Prison had become a dead end.

After opening the gate to the first forbidden area, Ronald pressed a button near the door, and the floating girl "Anran" slowly descended from mid-air. When the brightness of the light on her body dimmed a bit, it could be clearly seen that she was in a blue cylinder that resembled a waterfall of information.

The girl was barefoot, half-suspended on the high platform. She was shrouded in a thin veil of moonlight, which covered her private parts and added to her holy aura.

Even if An Ran came over herself, she couldn't tell the difference between herself and her from the outside. She even perfectly imitated the small red birthmark on her left elbow. As for the differences in some private parts, An Ran would have to study it carefully before she could draw a conclusion.

Ronald stared blankly at this "Enran".

A crisp ticking sound rang in her ears, and this continued for about five minutes before the girl's eyes suddenly trembled for a moment.

She awoke from her slumber, regaining consciousness from the endless darkness. As soon as she could see clearly, the girl landed on her feet, one hand clutching the small mound on her chest, breathing rapidly.

"Whoosh~"

She slowly adjusted her breathing, freeing herself from the strange, drowning-like feeling.

Afterwards, the girl spoke to Ronald without showing the slightest fear, asking, "How much time has passed this time?"

“Two years,” Ronald replied.

The girl raised her hand, looked down at her body, and muttered softly, "No wonder this body feels a little bigger; it's a full centimeter taller this time."

"..."

Ronald is professionally trained; he will never laugh unless he can't help it.

The slight upturn of his lips was simply because he remembered a happy memory.

This is a manifestation of deep emotions.

The artificial girl Philomena before Ronald was an extremely special being.

She is at the heart of the cultivation and reincarnation programs.

She possesses a body identical to Anran's, and has resided in this artificially created body since nine years ago (8098).

Through continuous refinement, it gradually developed a higher compatibility with the body that had been transformed from the body of a pirate princess.

Philomena embodied Ronald's hopes for most of his life.

But Ronald's feelings for Philomena were not only because she was the backup core of his plan, but also because Philomena was his daughter.

This is a secret that no one outside the family knows.

Everyone in the Royal Knights thought Ronald was a lifelong bachelor.

But who would have known that Ronald was once a handsome guy who captivated countless young women?

Philomena was born from a little story that happened after the rain.

Ronald was unaware of Philomena's existence until Philomena's mother found him on her deathbed, at which point he learned he had become a father.

Being a father is not easy.

Ronald tried various methods to save Philomena's mother so that she could take the child herself.

But in the end, it still failed.

That strange disease cannot be cured with current medical technology.

Ronald then discovered that Philomena had the same disease, and as Philomena was about to die, Ronald put her into this body.

"What do you need me to do this time?"

The young girl, Philomena, looked at Ronald with a calm tone, showing neither the awe one would show to a grandmaster nor the respect one would show to a father. She looked at Ronald as if he were a stranger.

“You don’t have to do anything this time. If everything goes well, you can leave here,” Ronald replied.

"leave?"

Philomena was startled, but then she understood.

"The plan has reached a critical moment?!"

Ronald nodded: "It shouldn't be long."

As he was speaking, the bracelet on his right wrist started ringing.

This is an emergency contact channel from the Royal Council.

"coming."

He had been waiting for this day for a very long time, and nothing could stop him now!

Everything will be reborn.

……

On August 12, 8107, in the Empire, version 2.1 of Night of the Stars came to an end.

With the passion of fighting the Zerg, the weariness of battling rebels or Imperial armies, and the bewilderment of witnessing the mist engulf the capital's star circle, the players from another dimension have once again entered a holiday.

Along with the maintenance announcement, the update plan for version 2.2 was also released.

The level cap remains unchanged at 110. Although Master-level classes have been added, the number of players who have reached Master level is extremely small due to the demanding leveling requirements. It is clear that the official level cap will not be raised for at least two more versions.

However, players are no longer concerned about whether the level cap will be increased.

What they are really looking forward to is the follow-up content of Anranben, the follow-up content of the Ancient God Inheritance quest, and the opening of new races.

This corresponds to the three major systems that players care about: equipment, class, and race.

But with the release of the 2.2 version trailer on the second day of maintenance, players' focus shifted again—

Drama!

The new version focuses on a major plot advancement and a dramatic shift in the entire star system.

The trailer immediately gave a spectacular showcase of various powerful monsters with stunning special effects.

Zerg, demons, monsters, and cosmic behemoths all make their appearance.

Finally, the ancient god rose anew from the endless dust to seal the show.

This is a battle-themed trailer, and its visual effects are even more eye-catching than the Pirate Princess trailer released during the open beta.

The video shows an empire on the verge of collapse, and warriors who bravely stand up to fight monsters.

On the turbulent water, a man clad in knightly armor, a symbol of honor and status, cleaved through the waves, a ball of light clutched in his palm.

If you look closely, you'll discover that what lies beneath the surface are all the things that threaten the safety of the empire.

At that moment, the knight lit a lamp in front of him, and suddenly a passage to heaven appeared in the darkness.

The knight, carrying the orb of light, stepped onto the path to heaven.

The ground beneath his feet was the scene of a fierce battle.

Like a devout believer, he had his eyes fixed solely on the path leading to a new era.

The visuals became increasingly futuristic, and when a giant panda appeared on screen, the background music became more rousing.

"So why is it a panda?"