Azur Lane Mobile Front.

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Because, an even stranger situation has arisen.

It was a burning, pitch-black sun.

At this moment, it hangs quietly in the sky.

Beneath the golden dome, a dim light enveloped the island and the ships atop it.

I've never imagined what the world would look like when a black hole hangs high in the sky—

Even the sun itself, compared to it, is like a candle in the eternal night.

In Her Majesty the Queen's name, at this moment, we can only pray—

...

The crimson sea reflected the gloomy sky.

Looking up, a black sun, like that of a solar eclipse, hung high in the sky.

Kerguelen Island has disappeared, replaced by a magnificent complex of buildings that stretches to the horizon.

"Is this the true secret of the sanctuary you speak of?"

Unlike other ships, Richelieu seems to have a high degree of resistance to the sudden spatial transfer that just occurred.

While Jean Bart and the others were still bowing their heads and clutching their chests to relieve their discomfort, she had already begun to observe her surroundings.

“Phew...that’s right...this is the true secret of this sanctuary—the lower level of the sanctuary.”

After taking a few deep breaths, the dizziness subsided slightly, and Keke came to Richelieu's side.

"Neither the Vichy Church, nor the Inquisition, nor even the Iris Theocracy of yesteryear could possibly produce something like this."

"This...is actually the Mirror Sea, right..."

Gazing at the endless cluster of buildings, Richelieu spoke slowly.

"That's right, your judgment is correct..."

Chapter 543: The Object That Bears the "Concept"

"Since it's a mirror-like sea, where is its control center?"

Falling into the mirror-like sea is never a happy thing, no matter when.

Even though this mirror-like sea is no longer under the control of the Sirens.

"I don't know. In fact, we haven't found its control center until the court left here."

"Perhaps it was already destroyed in the battle back then."

Ke Bu shook his head, indicating that he knew nothing about the control center.

"Is that so? Then things are getting complicated."

Richelieu sighed. Without control of the central hub, he would probably have to find another way to get out.

In some cases, the only option is to force their way out.

(Spatial teleportation...is that the only option left...?)

Richelieu raised his hand and gently brushed his cheek.

There, there was a patch of skin that looked as if it had lost its life—a pale, cracked white.

"Warning: A dangerous target is approaching."

Due to issues with ship type configuration, Richelieu and her team did not have an aircraft carrier that could effectively carry out reconnaissance missions.

Therefore, their reconnaissance range is actually quite limited.

Of course, it's possible if Barth and Joan of Arc are willing to fly out on their own.

However, doing so in an unknown place could easily lead to getting separated from the team.

Upon hearing Gascoigne's warning, the group immediately looked into the distance.

On the sea, a mecha knight as large as a hill was slowly making its way towards them.

The knight was clad in black armor and carried scales in his hand.

It sat astride a mecha warhorse, also clad in black armor, exuding an ominous aura.

When the third seal was opened, I saw a black horse.

The knight on horseback held scales, seemingly saying, "One coin buys one liter of wheat, one coin buys three liters of barley."

"The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse - Famine?"

The iconic design made Richelieu, who was well-versed in church classics, immediately recognize the prototype of the giant mecha knight in the distance.

"That's right, that's the real culprit behind the Sanctuary's abnormality."

"Or rather, it was the anomaly in the Sanctuary that led to the birth of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse."

The terrifying figure watched as the Famine Knight approached, already prepared for battle.

"Hey, hey, hey, why don't I know any of this?"

Jean Bart pulled out his beam rifle and even had time to complain to the terrifying man.

"I'll tell you the specifics later. For now, let's deal with this first."

"Actually, I would suggest a temporary retreat, because simply eliminating the knights is meaningless."

"There should be a stable anchor nearby. We'll be safe wherever we go."

"No need~ At least let me know the strength of these Apocalypse Knights~"

Richelieu shook her head, quietly watching the Famine Knight who had already walked not far away.

"Joan of Arc, I'm in trouble with you..."

"Target identified... Mission... Execute..."

Pure white feathers drifted down slowly.

Horrible, she couldn't help but reach out to catch it, but the feather vanished into her palm like a phantom.

Above her head, Joan of Arc had already aimed her sabotage rifle at the mecha knight.

This is a battle between angels and knights of the apocalypse.

A unique sound rang out, and a scorching, dazzling beam of light pierced through the sea, rushing towards the mecha knight.

The knight, as imposing as a mountain, was struck by the sudden attack before he could even make a move.

Under the scorching heat of the beam of light, the black armor worn by the mecha knight began to melt.

"boom--"

Several explosions rang out from the direction of the mecha knights.

Even the Apocalypse Knights could only last a few seconds against the Destruction Rifle.

Although, compared to the vast majority of Sirens and ships, this is already a feat that can be considered something to be proud of.

"Target...destroy..."

After putting away her sabotage rifle, Joan of Arc slowly floated down to the group's side.

At the same time, her eyes gradually regained their gentleness.

"It seems this is why Lord Clemenceau was looking for you..."

Not far away, the Famine Knight, which had just been as huge as a mountain, was now reduced to just the legs of a few of his warhorses that had not yet sunk, floating on the sea.

Seeing this scene, Ke Bu was somewhat stunned.

"Hmm... I have a general understanding of these things now. Alright, let's go to the stabilizing anchor..."

Having been tested by Joan of Arc, Richelieu gained a general understanding of the strength of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.

If ordinary ships were to face these things, it would be impossible unless it was a fully-fledged fleet.

Otherwise, retreat is a delicate matter.

It's worth noting that the knight's armor withstood even Joan of Arc's destructive rifle for a few seconds.

...

After some time, the group arrived at a building that emitted a soft light.

"It looks like there are still normal working stability anchors here."

Upon arriving here, Ke Bu couldn't help but let out a long sigh of relief.

"A stabilizing anchor...can that block that thing?"

Previously, Jean Bart had also observed the mecha knight.

In her view, a stabilizing anchor should not have this function at all.

"There are some things that you cannot understand because of the division of the Holy Kingdom, which is normal."

Ke Bu glanced at Jean Bart and was the first to enter the building.

"Come in, and I will tell you everything."

...

Inside this building, the group made some minor repairs.

And then, horror begins to reveal the true secrets hidden within this sanctuary.

Firstly, the purpose of this sanctuary was for the court to test conceptual devices.

"A conceptual...device?"

"That's right, to carry the concept that is given to it and to fulfill the responsibilities that the concept gives it."

"This is what the court studied back then."

"Moreover, certain results have already been achieved."

"In the upper sanctuary, the concept that controls them is 'purification'."

"And here, the anchor of stability provides 'protection'."

"So, because of the concept of protection, that knight mech won't attack this place?"

After thinking for a while, Richelieu understood the meaning of the terrifying words.

“That’s right. As long as we don’t make a big fuss, the four mech knights won’t come over on their own.”

"So... do those knight mechs also embody corresponding concepts?"

Richelieu raised an eyebrow, sensing something suspicious in the terrifying words.

“That’s right. Although those mech knights were not creations of the Inquisition, they did indeed embody the concept of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.”

"what?!"

The horrifying answer caused Jeanbart to involuntarily gasp in surprise.

Chapter 544: The Mirror Sea that Materializes Concepts

"You mean, these knights weren't created by you?"

Previously, Jean Bart thought the court was incredibly powerful, capable of even producing something like this.

But now, Horrible tells her that these things weren't made by them at all.

"No, the Four Horsemen didn't even exist in the beginning."

The terrifying one shook his head.

"Initially, the so-called lower level was just used to house unusable Siren facilities."

"However, when the upper sanctuary began producing chess pieces, the lower facilities, for some reason, also began to produce them out of control."

"The Four Horsemen were born by the time we discovered that the team stationed on the lower level had lost contact."

"However, they weren't that powerful back then."