Poverty makes me capable of anything.

Quiet discussions arose in the square.

Once they realized that this was not an enemy, curiosity immediately took over their minds, and they were eager to know what time travel really was.

"I know that. The Dimensional Path is an organization formed by pirates."

"What? Pirates?"

"Are you stupid? This is definitely just a cover. They're here to protect Her Highness the First Princess. I think the Time-Space Force is actually a special force secretly formed by the royal family outside."

"Well, that makes sense."

"They have been fighting against the noble army. I think they are a special organization used by the royal family to balance the power of the nobles."

"Ah, does that mean we're safe now?"

"Probably."

Four days after the battle with the Zerg Queen, Sark still had not restored communication with the outside world. Therefore, even though An Ran was standing right next to Olina, most of the people did not know that it was An Ran and Panda who had repelled the invading Zerg.

They just thought that someone so beautiful was probably the eldest princess's personal maid, or maybe a little princess who was very close to the eldest princess.

As the restless hearts of the survivors on Sark calmed down, the sky grew increasingly gloomy.

Three thousand mechs posed in the sky in a flamboyant manner, while the warships that appeared later became their backdrop, making the mechs look even cooler.

If the mechs weren't bald, Warhammer would definitely have styled his hair back in a flamboyant way.

I am now the brightest star!

The mech Warhammer rode in was modified by him and fitted with a pair of huge wings that looked like demon wings. It was all black and shiny, and the solid giant sword he held in his hand was constantly flashing with blue lightning.

His handsome appearance made other players envious and jealous.

Even though they're both piloting mechs, there's a clear difference between casual players and big spenders.

"Dry!"

Warhammer stole all the limelight.

The other guild leaders were furious. They clearly saw the reporter-looking guy standing next to Anran's wife directing people to point the camera at Warhammer's mech.

"Ugh, I used to think this was a waste of money, I should have modified it myself!"

Single time...

"A discount of 500 million pesos!"

"It's just 500 million peso, money can't buy me to show off, (▼へ▼メ), I'll go get it modified after I'm settled in!"

Count me in!

"I'm going to add a giant horn between my legs, making me invincible and able to kill any monster with a single thrust!"

The desire to compare oneself to others exists everywhere. Even leeks, in order to be more conspicuous, grow as tall as they can so that Anran can harvest them faster.

"We'll still make money by selling skins and opening loot boxes!"

As soon as the Heimdall appeared in the sky, someone on the ground suddenly burst into tears.

A planetary-class mothership is a testament to the strength of a major power's fleet.

Although the Heimdall, which has served for decades, is gradually falling behind the era of "super-large ships," it remains a source of pride for many people in the Empire during their childhood.

Some time ago, there were news reports that the Heimdall sank in the war.

They thought they would never see that glorious ship again in their lifetime.

But today, the time-travel technology helped them realize their dream.

"The spirit of the Empire remains, and its flame will be passed on forever!"

The somber atmosphere quickly affected everyone on the ground, with repeated despair and fear. Life seemed to have no future, and the country they relied on also seemed to have no prospects.

They finally found a target to vent their emotions.

It is in times of great calamity that we can see certain people more clearly.

"Take a picture, quick, quick!"

The reporter from Lifeline felt that he had caught a news story that was even more impactful to ordinary people than the time-space takeover of Planet Sak.

Good news doesn't necessarily have to report on some grand strategy.

Sometimes, focusing on ordinary people and minor events can better create atmosphere, and detailed descriptions can evoke greater resonance.

“From the time the country was founded, but now it has been more than 8,000 years, and I believe that number will extend to more than five digits.”

"Monsters are nothing to be afraid of; what's terrifying is the human heart."

"It is precisely because of internal contradictions and conflicts that the monster has an opportunity to take advantage of us. As long as we eliminate this disharmony, the monster will be quickly defeated."

When interviewed by reporters, An Ran answered with a smile, her generous and poised demeanor leaving the reporters bewildered.

The interview results were completely unexpected!

He originally thought Anran would show her "rude" side as a pirate, and the contrast was quite amusing.

But this is actually the real "gap moe" (a term used to describe a character's unexpected charm or adorable contrast).

It's incredible how far Nagria has risen from a mere pirate to where he is today.

An Ran smiled happily.

Her answer was also very sincere.

She could swear that her breasts would never grow naturally again, and I, Anran, was not lying!

The discordant elements must be eliminated in order to rebuild the empire.

Of course, "safe" refers to the elimination method as physical means.

If we eliminate those who create disharmony, the world will be harmonious.

The reporter obtained the firsthand information he wanted, and then wrote an article and sent it out through the spaceship's temporary signal tower. On the third day, he spontaneously wrote a news article entitled "There's No News on Planet Sark".

He didn't have high expectations for this impromptu news article, but to his surprise, it became a hit throughout the entire star system shortly after it was published.

He boldly reflected on objective facts with overflowing subjective emotions. His detailed, door-to-door reporting fully expressed his desire for peace, his condemnation of the monster's atrocities, and his longing for new life.

This will become an immortal masterpiece in journalism history; let us remember his name—Laplace! XD

It only took Laplace ten days to go from an unknown reporter to a world-renowned war correspondent.

These ten days.

The tottering planet Sark has risen again.

The numerous warships covering outer space prevented the Zerg from entering any corner they might reach.

Unless a grandmaster-level expert comes in person, the monsters have no chance of breaking through the defenses given the current combat power of the Time-Space Realm.

Even if a Grandmaster were to come, you should know that there are three Grandmasters in the Transcendental Dimension!

Everything seems to be moving in a positive direction.

The post-war reconstruction work is progressing very smoothly, but Olina doesn't quite understand it.

"I don't understand."

She stared wide-eyed at Anran, who was playing with her fingers.

What's wrong with you?

"Why would you help me? I can't think of any benefit for you."

She and An Ran weren't particularly close; they had only been cellmates for a few months. She was quite certain that there was no secret blood relation between them.

There was neither a personal relationship nor a familial bond, so there was only one reason why An Ran did this.

"That's right, I just want to use you."

An Ran readily admitted it, spreading her hands on the table and looking at Olina with a teasing gaze.

How will you react to someone as blunt as me?

Orina's expression darkened. Although she had guessed that this would happen, it still hurt her to hear it from An Ran's own mouth.

Most of her conversation revolved around lamenting her unfortunate fate, how she had been moved around so much because of her identity, and how she hadn't felt the freedom to breathe freely in a long time. It was also because of this identity that there were always people protecting her.

This troubled Olina.

Another part of her emotions stemmed from the feeling that after knowing each other for several months, it was too cruel to immediately accuse her of taking advantage of them.

“We’re all adults here. If I had grown up with Her Highness the Princess, you might have believed me if I said I would help you unconditionally. But unfortunately, I didn’t. I didn’t grow up with you, and you don’t trust me that much. So, it’s better to tell the truth.”

Orina nodded.

"Feelings are something you can actually get on the train first and buy the ticket later. If Your Highness wants to develop feelings for me, we can take it slow! Of course, if Your Highness wants to go all the way, that's fine too," An Ran said lazily, sprawled on the table.

"..."

Orina paused for a moment, then realized what Anran was referring to.

She coughed lightly, straightened her back, and said, "Since you're so sincere, let's talk some more. What do you hope to get from me?"

"Stability and reputation!"

"Ok?"

Reputation is fine, but what do you mean by stability?

“I will help you rebuild your empire, and in the process, I will obtain everything I desire,” Anran said.

Orina was still somewhat puzzled.

An Ran stood up: "To put it in a rather dramatic way, I will make the collapsed empire rise from the ruins again. I will become the savior of the empire, I will become the brightest star behind the emperor, and I will gain a higher reputation than the emperor. No matter what my past was like, none of that will matter anymore. What matters is that I will be the walking glory then."

An Ran walked up to Orina and lifted her chin with her hand: "Does Your Highness understand?"

Orina asked blankly, "And then you'll steal the throne?"

Boom!

An Ran rubbed her cheeks helplessly: "So, Your Highness, you don't understand us 'martial arts practitioners.' What we pursue is not power maintained by interests, but the invincible aura brought about by our own strength. My heart is set on becoming the ruler of the star field, and the mere imperial throne cannot bind my steps forward."

“I think I understand now,” Orina nodded.

"You're using rebuilding the empire as a tool to enhance your reputation, though I don't understand why you want to enhance your reputation."