Poverty makes me capable of anything.

Maybe.

A fire burned in Giochina's eyes.

If you fall behind, you will be attacked; if you are weak, you will be attacked.

Only becoming stronger yourself is what truly matters.

Some people say tough things just to show off, while others are genuinely tough; you can't tell the difference without getting a beating.

However, you still have to swear.

You motherfucker, you actually slapped me in the face!

Qiao Zina and her personal maid cursed An Ran all night again.

The plan is going very smoothly!

The personal maid was very pleased with herself.

As long as she completes the leader's task, she will not only repay the debt of gratitude, but she will also no longer have to be a maid.

The future is bright!

……

It took the combined fleet 12,000 light-seconds and half a day to finally reach the outermost outpost of the Star Barrier.

It was a terraformed asteroid that originally belonged to Fred's pirate crew.

"Attack with full force! Destroy this outpost before Sheila can react!"

Three layers of defense.

First came the rays deployed on the outer orbit, then the ground-based artillery emplacements, and finally the spaceships docked in the airport.

The patrol boat sensed something was wrong and immediately relayed the message, but it was met with hundreds of artillery shells.

The fragile patrol boat reluctantly sank.

After all, it's just a small spaceship a few dozen meters long, so it's normal that it's not very durable.

The roar of battle suddenly erupted.

Enron has prepared a lot of good things for the Star Barrier.

There are already more than a dozen natural disaster fire rain bombs, not to mention the newly made B1.

If the shelling goes smoothly, that's fine. But if it drags on, we can use the shelling as a cover to drop natural disaster fire rain bombs directly. Once everyone is dead, those defense systems will ultimately be nothing more than decorations.

"She managed to assemble so many spaceships in such a short time; no wonder she's so confident."

Sheila's face was somewhat grim, but she was not afraid; this was the perfect opportunity for revenge!

We absolutely cannot let this opportunity pass us by!

"Let's go! We absolutely can't let her get away this time!"

"Commander, if we all leave, what if they launch a surprise attack on the base?"

"I'll make the arrangements myself; you just need to keep pushing forward."

Sheila said with a cold face.

She wouldn't choose that path unless absolutely necessary!

But if it's necessary to seek revenge, then one should still make that choice.

……

The Naglia Borderlands, the regional headquarters of the Mechanicus, is located in Lordaeron.

Due to the special circumstances in the Naglia border region, the Mechanic Church once again gained the upper hand over the Mechanic Guild, a rare occurrence.

The chaos and strife had lasted for countless years, and the Mechanicus, with its religious elements, was more in line with the expectations of the local inhabitants of Naglia.

With a large number of believers, the Vatican had more money, which is why the cathedral in Lodan was exceptionally magnificent.

So magnificent that even a mecha over 50 meters tall standing in the main hall wouldn't be half its height. This isn't a commercial building, but a church, a church of such immense height.

"Is this the mech built according to the will?" Tan Ying's expression was solemn, his eyes devout as if he were reciting dogma.

"As long as we arrange the Mainstone mine according to our method, and then use the power of ether to create the circuit, it will be fine."

The masked man spoke coldly; he stood beside the bishop.

The technology that the Vatican had lost for over 700 years was finally about to reappear. The bishop was incredibly excited: "Master of Ceremonies and Military Officer, you may begin."

"Yes." Tan Ying walked up to the mecha, carrying a pile of Mannite ore in his hand.

Chapter 06 Who's messing with whom?

This is a mech whose appearance is completely different from the one Anran found in the City of Ether, but upon closer examination, the underlying principles are actually the same.

"God Messenger" class mecha.

Its grotesque style is more in line with the aesthetic style that the Mechanicus has developed over the past few centuries.

Sharp angles, a predominantly dark purple color scheme, and striped makeup that, while not particularly useful, can be used for decoration and to highlight a papal style.

This mech looks incredibly fierce at first glance!

An Ran's vehicle, on the other hand, exuded the aura of the Moon Knight. Its silver body was tall and imposing, and although it did not carry a spear, its thick and long energy sword was even more powerful!

Because of their contrasting styles, even the members of the Mechanical Church were not surprised when they saw the video of An Ran piloting a mech and sweeping through the enemy lines.

Tan Ying took a deep breath. He first looked down at the Mannite ore in his hand. He had spent a huge amount of money to acquire a lot of it, and this was only a small part of it. Most of it had been sent to the Pope.

Then Tan Ying turned back to look at the masked man.

Believers from the Church of Jesus Christ!

He is an unfathomable man.

If the followers of the Mechanicus are devout, then the members of the Holy Church are fanatical.

The fervor was so intense it was frightening.

They would even kill the governor for a holy lord no one understood and a creed no one knew, and they would still act as they pleased within the empire's borders, even if they were listed as evil and reactionary forces.

If the Imperial Royal Knights still possessed their inherent strength, the Holy Order would certainly have restrained itself. Unfortunately, the constant battles fought to protect the royal family's honor over the years have resulted in the deaths of many Royal Knights in the starry sea, and even more Royal Knights have chosen to leave this once glorious land.

For example, in 8098, in order to suppress the Pirate Gang of the Other Shore Flower and the evil bandits in the southeast, the Empire lost four Royal Knights at once.

What exactly is the purpose of the Sacred Way?

Tan Ying couldn't understand at all what the Mechanical Church had that they coveted.

"Armed officer, let's begin."

The master of ceremonies beside her reminded Tan Ying.

"it is good."

Tan Ying stared directly at the "divine messenger" before him.

The Mannekenite is the key to driving the "Divine Messenger" and is the central hub for the flow of etheric power. Recalling the blueprints given by the Holy Church, Tan Ying, together with the Master of Ceremonies, carefully placed the Mannekenite in various key positions, with the final one being the ring composed of twelve stones on the chest.

Next, the circuit was constructed using the power of ether.

Sensing each piece of Mannite ore imbued with the power of the ether is like drawing a circuit diagram. These ore pieces are the "circuit components," and the stable channels formed by the etheric power are the connections between the components.

It was impossible for Tan Ying and the Master of Ceremonies to complete this task with their limited strength. Their etheric power was insufficient. The reason the mecha was placed under the church spire was to borrow the etheric power that had accumulated in the church over the years.

The illusory energy condensed into thin tubes, and the work was completed when the lines drawn by Tan Ying and the Master of Ceremonies finally converged.

Fortunately, the people visiting nearby were all looking at the "Divine Messenger Mech" with excitement, including the Christian believers who came as guides.

Can you move? Can you move?

"Armed officer, it's up to you now!" The bishop took a deep breath to calm his excited emotions.

Piloting the Divine Mech has limitations on physical and mental strength, and Tan Ying is clearly the most suitable person.

Tan Ying nodded slightly. He walked to the front of the mecha, stood silently for two seconds, and was then pulled into the open belly of the mecha.

At first glance, it looks like an ordinary cockpit, but the reason why the Divine Envoy-class mech is so special is that only the people of the Holy See can bring out its full potential.

The mech is ready to start.

In mental connection, progress 1%...100%.

The power of ether was infused, and the internal circulation was initiated.

With everything ready, Tan Ying tried lifting her foot.

Ok?

Why is there no response?

Tan Ying lifted her other foot again.

Hmm? Still not moving.

why!

Move, divine messenger, get moving!

Amidst these urgent shouts, Tan Ying angrily waved her arm, and— *bang*—

To his surprise, the mech, which had been like a wooden puppet, finally started to move.

He clenched his fist and swung it downwards with force, the surging air currents making the onlookers, who were unaware of the inside story, even more excited.

"It moved! It moved! The divine messenger moved!"

"Don't rush, don't rush, we still need to test the power of the divine messenger." The bishop still maintained some rationality and quickly signaled to the others to calm down.

Tan Ying, carrying a mission on her shoulders, is burning with passion.

After familiarizing himself with the controls for a moment, he piloted the Divine Messenger Mech and flew out from the open top of the church.

The test must be conducted in a remote, desolate area.

The results of this test greatly satisfied everyone in the Mechanicus.