Poverty makes me capable of anything.

We can only remain in this silent standoff.

……

After walking for a long time on the bumpy, sandy ground, we finally saw the crystallized ground.

Anran and Ella were at the head and tail of the team respectively, with No. 003 and No. 004 directing the procession in the middle. Hundreds of diligent robots carried all kinds of equipment and materials.

Along the way, An Ran didn't see a single player.

Indeed, not long after the explosion, most players were still observing from the outside, despite their curiosity.

They were worried that they would be instantly dissolved as soon as they entered, as the previous engulfment by the natural disaster fire rain bombs was simply too exaggerated.

Upon reaching a location where the spaceship was visible, An Ran suddenly spotted a member of Bureau 217.

He walked straight ahead with his head down, fuming, without even noticing An Ran.

Level 49.

The 19-level difference meant that even if An Ran killed him, she would only get a pitiful two or three digits of experience points. Out of sight, out of mind.

An Ran was actually hoping that all the high-ranking officials from Bureau 217 would come over and get themselves killed.

There will definitely be a good task.

However, we can't let them come and go as they please. Once all the goods are moved in, we'll have to start securing the land.

As we walked, we arrived at the entrance to the City of Ether.

An Ran spotted an acquaintance.

Xu Bang goes without saying; he's met Number 002 many times and chatted with him on more than one or two occasions. Even Meng Lan, she remembered her from the last time they sniped Boswell; she's a mechanic of decent level.

came back!

Although he didn't recognize An Ran's current appearance, Xu Bang immediately realized that the girl at the head of the team was ANR after seeing 003 and Ella.

"I never expected to see you here," An Ran said. "Did you come here seeking revenge?"

“No, no, no.” Xu Bang quickly shook his head. “I’m here to join you. We all want to join Night Owl.”

Night owl?

Oh, it's because of that fake identity.

"I'm curious why you have this idea?"

Anran countered with a question, then asked Ella to lead the team inside first, and then call Heloise and Maggie out as well.

"Shouldn't being a pirate be more liberating? And now that no one is competing with you, you can live a much better life than before."

Xu Bang suddenly looked determined: "I've figured it out. Being a pirate these days is a dead end, and returning to a peaceful life is impossible. So the only option is to take a new path of resistance. Joining Night Owl should be the best choice."

He paused for a moment, then said, "If you're not willing to accept us, then we'll have no choice but to consider going to Kuroshio."

The Night Owl's revolution is going very well, and although the situation on the Black Tide side is not clear, it is not bad either.

An Ran pondered to herself.

Although Xu Bang's party loyalty and political awareness were not high, he seemed to be an honest person.

"And I believe that after joining Night Owl, one day we will be able to avenge the attacks by the Star Barrier and Extreme Freeze!"

However, I like people who tell the truth.

Okay, you've been accepted!

“Our Transcendental Dimension needs talent like you! I personally, on behalf of Night Owl, agree to your joining us,” An Ran said with a smile, “However…”

The conversation turned.

Xu Bang and his men immediately tensed up.

“You were pirates before, so I need to set a probationary period. If you can pass my probation, I will officially accept you.”

Before his underlings could say anything more, Xu Bang stretched out his hand and said, "No problem."

"That's good. Here's what we'll do: you can choose a place nearby as a temporary base. I'll turn Baplo Star into a temporary base, and we'll be relying on your strength from now on."

An Ran wasn't lying when she said that.

In the short term, no fools will dare to cause trouble in the Nagria border region. With the solid Ether City in place, it is a natural idea to build Bapulo into a base.

At a time when everything was in ruins and rebuilding was underway, the fortress didn't even have a foundation. Building a massive fleet from the ruins would require even more assistance.

Xu Bang's strength lies in his extensive knowledge of the North; he's a promising talent.

With him around, his mere reputation is enough to intimidate the current shrimp-like pirates of the North.

Once the faction develops, Anran will control the middle section of the "Grand Line." Harvesting players is a way to make money, and trade is also an essential part of development.

Before meeting a more suitable person, Anran's idea was to have Xu Bang temporarily take charge of the trading fleet.

As expected, Xu Bang also wanted to join ANR.

Meng Lan pursed her lips.

She was worried that her colleagues would continue to cause trouble.

But those who stayed this time seemed to have made up their minds, even as they watched their former nemesis join the transdimensional world.

When Meng Lan said that they also wanted to join the Time-Space Transformation, An Ran was not surprised.

It's perfectly normal. If they didn't have this kind of thought, why would they bother coming here to curse and get themselves killed?

Why would you want to join the Time-Space Transformation?

"Because you avenged me."

"revenge?"

"Yue Yan is my enemy."

"To be precise, Fred avenged you," Anran said.

Meng Lan shook her head: "You can't say that."

"???"

“Because your goals are different. Fred is a pirate; he's just eliminating dissidents. But you're different. You're different from many people, even completely different from the Night Owl I know.”

"Good eye, young lady! Come work in my factory!" An Ran said happily.

"You agreed?"

"Yes."

A black-hearted... well-run factories need a mechanic to manage them.

"You... oh, perfect."

Anran turned around and found that Ella had brought out Heloise and Maggie.

This will be a very interesting scene.

An Ran smiled faintly.

Indeed, Meng Lan's mouth slightly opened the moment she saw Heloise again.

"Altina, you..."

Alright, what else is there to say at this point? The facts are right in front of us.

"What's going on, Meng Lan?" a colleague asked, as they had never met Heloise before.

"It's nothing," Meng Lan shook her head.

Let the past be bygones.

An Ran did more than she thought.

“My real name is Heloise,” Heloise introduced herself.

"You all go and claim land with Ella, Heloise, and Maggie!"

While assigning tasks, An Ran also introduced her circle of friends to Meng Lan and the others.

The work that followed was tedious but practical.

Land claiming is not simply drawing a line on the ground to claim it as one's territory. Heroine, leading Maggie, Meng Lan, and hundreds of mechanical puppets, demarcated the area that An Ran had temporarily marked on the map.

They erected a simple but narrow fence, placed a turret at intervals, and stuck pillars on it, affixing a time-traveling symbol.

There are level 60 mechanical golems guarding the entrance and exit, along with a row of turrets and standby drones. Unless a warship comes, anyone who dares to force their way in will die.

Xu Bang and his men were selecting their campsite. The location could not be too far from Ether City, nor could it occupy any of Anran's planned land.

From a macro perspective, Enron seems to be playing a simulation game, and it may require a few professionals to plan it.

But there's not even a trace of a city yet, so let's think about how to expand the factory and build up the fleet first.

Thanks to the “great” Starwall Pirates, who delivered over 400 ships to Enron at once.

Although most of it was damaged, with some repairs, it could become an invincible army in the North.

The banner of timelessness began to flutter in Bapulo.

Even land that has no owner will have an owner.

This desert planet, which has experienced a crystallization attack, seems poised to unleash a different kind of brilliance.

……

At the base of Bureau 217.

After receiving Meng Lan's message, Gary was speechless for a moment.

This should be exciting news; given his personality, he would have jumped for joy in the past.

But now Gary is unexpectedly silent.

The thing I pursued all my life came to an unexpected end, and I can't come to my senses.

Many faces floated before my eyes, and many stories flowed in my heart.

Life suddenly fell into a state of emptiness.

The pirates of the North are no longer a threat, and as for Paradise, it can never be eradicated unless the local governor possesses great power.