Poverty makes me capable of anything.

Chapter 17 The Descendants

There are four ways to get from the main city of the transdimensional world to the newly opened branch city #1.

Those with money can buy transportation from the faction shop; those with average money can take a taxi outside the south gate of the Time-Space City; ordinary people can take the intercity shuttle, which is also outside the south gate; as for the poor, walking is slower, taking three or four hours, but it saves money.

[fnnndp, I have a flying device!]

"So what if you can fly? I'll shoot you down soon enough. Show-offs always die."

[Stop arguing, stop arguing, we're explaining the new version's strategy here.]

In the noisy building, Langligelang, who posted the Time Travel Guide, continued to share the new information he had collected over two hours.

Players were offline for two days during this update, but the in-game time was advanced by a month and a half.

This is completely different from the previous approach of advancing time according to normal proportions.

This is quite normal in online game updates, but it's the first time in "Night of the Stars".

Given that the maps in the current version of the game are becoming more and more unified in theme, it is foreseeable that future updates will increasingly move the timeline forward significantly.

Perhaps after one update, it will be several years before I come back online.

The changes in the transdimensional space-time have been particularly significant during this period.

The Star Hunter Guild and Assassin's Ladder branches are considered landmarks in the branch city. Currently, only the framework of the branch city has been built, but according to the internal planning of the Hyperdimensional Dimension, the branch city is just an ordinary city and will not have the integrated offense and defense of the main city.

According to the plan, the sub-city will become the commercial center of Papulo.

Oh, by the way, the Time-Traveling Shop is having another promotion recently, mainly to celebrate the opening of a branch city.

[There are many new items, and I've listed some of the more noteworthy ones. First, there are transportation options: single-seater and two-seater vehicles range in price from 5 to 3000 pesos. Small aircraft are also available, but you'll need to register on Hyperspace and wait for approval. If you have the money, a 20-meter-long recreational spaceship costs 30 million pesos—it's worth owning.]

Among the equipment that enhances strength, the Mechanical Golem, which unlocks all its classes from level 50 to 60, is worth noting. Other notable additions include new power armor, portable weapon kits, and personal laser guns; these can all be quite effective in small-scale battles.

……

To make more money from players, you first need to offer more eye-catching products.

The robot factory remains safely located in Ether City, currently producing level 7-80 OP-class mechanical golems and household robots for sale on an assembly line.

They gradually replaced the original robot army, and the discarded mechanical puppets were repaired, polished, and put in the shop.

"New product launch, buy now while supplies last!"

It's very bright, and players can't tell if it's new or old anyway. Look, the durability is full!

The shipyard is located on Dolphin Star, which is well-hidden. The new factory area is almost complete. Warship manufacturing is still a bit lacking, but small recreational spaceships are no challenge for Anran.

Some heavy weapons factories were started much earlier and are now mostly able to produce weapons smoothly.

The sea dwellers work hard, and Dolphin Star changes every day.

Labor is the most glorious thing. They couldn't be happier after getting out of poverty and becoming rich. Anran, who was able to earn money while lying down after a month and a half of farming, was also extremely happy.

The more factories she has, the more she produces, and the faster her level will increase.

After a month and a half of accumulation, including the huge gains from the previous raid on KR211, Anran's Ether Mechanic level has unknowingly reached level 91.

After reaching level 75, the newly unlocked skill "Floating Wind" allows An Ran to fly through the air even without her combat uniform, thanks to her control over the wind.

At the current pace, it's a certainty that the character will be upgraded to level 100 or above by version 2.0, and that will be for dual-class characters at level 100 or above.

During this period, An Ran did not go out and focused on farming. This was not only because she needed to digest the blueprints and equipment she had just acquired, but also because the players had logged off and there were no more cannon fodder. An Ran, who had just made a big splash, had to be careful.

She had heard some of the rumors.

"You remember the last attack on KR211 by the mercenaries, right? According to the investigation, they came from the direction of the Nagria border region. Considering that it's impossible for them to bypass the Empire's defenses from the rear, this means they came from Paradise."

"Paradise? In that case, I think this mercenary group that suddenly appeared might be a pirate crew from Paradise!"

"What are you bragging about? Those lousy pirate groups can't even beat the Time-Space Pirates. They're dreaming if they think they can launch a surprise attack on the Imperial Army from the side."

"No need to guess, it must be people sent by the Star Alliance. It's not entirely impossible for them to come around from the Void Graveyard. Didn't the Forgotten River Pirates come around from there before?"

"The Covenant is really ruthless. Not only do they hire mercenaries to stir up trouble, but they also send people to cause chaos in the rear. The Empire is in such a mess right now, who knows, it might escalate into a full-scale war between the Covenant and the Empire."

"Don't talk nonsense, it's just a rumor."

"Who doesn't know this is true? Explanations are just cover-ups. Without the support of the Covenant, how could those rebels have gotten away with it so easily? With their own intelligence network, they would be completely outmaneuvered by the Empire."

The insults went on and on, but everyone knew that the Star Alliance was definitely behind it all.

Those at the top of the empire were aware of this, but what could they do?

Should we emulate a certain empress dowager who, with a single, bold statement, declared war on the world?

Although this is brave and sounds exciting, the result will inevitably be a bucket of water poured over your head.

Over the years, the Empire and the Star Alliance have been evenly matched. Now, the latter's political situation is stable, its people live in peace and prosperity, and its national development is thriving, while the people of the Empire are living in dire straits. Who knows which way the political winds will blow in the future?

How can this be a 50/50 chance?

Even a 60/40 split would be considered a sign of respect for the empire.

Be patient!

They are just a bunch of bandits after all. Once the emperor holds power, he will rebuild this great land!

It's only been a little over a year now. No matter how bad the situation gets, it's just losing Kuroshio, which isn't a big problem.

The wind is blowing from the south now.

The wind blows towards the capital.

An Ran added some force with her large fan, which, after a series of butterfly effects, caused the breeze to rise several levels.

The fall of KR211 had far more impact than just the loss of a shipyard; the lack of adequate flank protection allowed mercenaries to freely enter and attack the rear.

This greatly exposed the empire's weaknesses and made the mobilization of military forces even more difficult.

The troops that resisted the Qianhexing uprising army did not last more than half a month.

The defenses have collapsed.

If the Covenant's operations were like pricking a fat man's flesh with needles, then the Chronosphere's operations were like preparing to cut Gigi with a knife.

The wind howls and cranes cry; even the grass and trees seem like soldiers.

The western front suffered a crushing defeat, and the Thousand Crane Star rebels, having achieved a great victory, gained a significant boost in strength. The downside was that they attracted more attention from the empire.

The hidden benefit is that the Star Alliance, which initially didn't have high hopes for them, eventually decided to deepen their contact with this army over time.

"The cooperation still needs further discussion, and I have another request to make."

The Covenant envoy smiled as he spoke to the Rebel negotiators.

"Please speak, Special Envoy."

"I'm curious about the background of the mercenaries who raided KR211 last time. Do you have any information about them?"

The Secret Service inquired within mercenary circles, but no one knew the answer.

The only hope lies with the Thousand Crane Star Rebellion Army, which may be connected to that mercenary group.

The negotiator's expression faltered slightly, but he quickly regained his composure.

The meeting a while ago was indeed very thoughtful; I didn't expect them to actually ask.

At this time, it is absolutely crucial not to leak the information. Keeping the Time-Space Dimension hidden will only benefit them, not harm them.

The cooperation with the Transcendental is based on equality, while the cooperation with the Star Alliance involves much more complex ideas.

They are now forced to rely on the power of the Covenant, but the Thousand Crane Rebellion does not want to become a puppet of the Covenant.

"We are actually investigating this as well. The shipyard is of great significance to us, and we never expected that someone else would beat us to it." The negotiator sighed, looking unwilling.

"..."

"I suspect it was most likely done by the neighbors next door."

The negotiator glanced around, then spoke mysteriously to the Star Alliance envoy.

The "next door" refers to another rebel army located nearby.

"Oh, why do you say that?"

"They have that motive. Our internal analysis shows that they are under the greatest pressure before we break through Bruno's defenses, and one wrong move could lead to their annihilation by the Empire. Hiring a mercenary group to rob the Southwest Shipyard at this time allows them to get the benefits, pin the blame on us, and relieve the pressure on themselves. It's a plan that kills multiple birds with one stone!"

"..."

What you said makes a lot of sense.

The negotiator smiled slightly as he watched the special envoy depart.

Whether he believes it or not, this is the unified narrative currently being told within Qianhexing.

Many people know that they have business dealings with the Dimensional Transformation, but only a few know that they asked the Dimensional Transformation to help them.

This news must be kept secret.

Not getting the answer he wanted, the envoy turned around and sent his agents to probe and bribe the rebels of Qianhexing, but they still couldn't get any information.

Could it really have been done by people from over there?

The problem is that they also supported that unit, but when asked before, they said they didn't know.

Or did they lie on purpose and conceal the truth?

This matter needs to be taken seriously!

……

If version 1.5 was a celebration within each large map itself, then version 1.6 was an expansion of the map.

The overall theme of the new version is "Endless Conflict".

Even the promotional video is full of sword fights.

The grand and magnificent interstellar era, accompanied by majestic music, is exhilarating to watch.

The war in the Azure Forest is nearing its end, and Night Owl has already secured the victory. In this version, the player's main task has shifted from interstellar warfare to intelligence gathering and key point invasion.

With the new map now open, you can now travel to the three neighboring regions by spaceship under the guise of a mission.

The maps of the adjacent Nagoria border region and Kuroshio are even more straightforward.