Arcane mecha, one of the core technologies of the Arcane Empire in the true sense.

In terms of secrecy sequences, it is higher than the Floating City and the Cloud Ascending Ship.

At the height of the Arcane Empire, the study of Arcane Mechs was put on the work agenda of some Grand Arcanists.

However, for various reasons, the development of this weapon as a strategic weapon did not go smoothly.

The situation was complicated.

The concept of the Arcane Mecha was originally proposed by a group of industrial mages who aspired to occupy a higher position in the Empire's battle sequence, rather than simply living as vassals of the Cloud Ascending Ships.

It is a well-known fact that the Industrial Mage profession is often difficult to exert its power in one-on-one or skirmishes like the Grand Arcanist and the caster of the battle sequence.

As a result, in battles against the Arcane Empire, enemies tend to attack from the entire level of the Cloud Ascender or the Floating City.

Once the Ascending Ship is paralyzed, the entire ship's industrial mages are basically useless.

In order to make up for the shortcomings of industrial mages in this regard, some arcanists came up with the concept of wearable armor, which later evolved into the [Arcane Mecha] as a weapon of war.

Unfortunately, the subsequent development of the Arcane Mecha ran into difficulties.

First, there are already many war machines with the same function, and the Arcane Empire already has many.

For example, when the Arcane Mecha was first born, it faced direct competition from the constructs industry.

The two are almost identical combat units, and the Arcane Mech also needs a wizard as a pilot, but the construct only needs remote command.

What's more, compared to the high cost of arcane mechs, the cost of constructs is much lower.

This thing is the difference between an artificial fighter and a drone.

Second, the concept of the Arcane Mecha is very good, but the actual design is very cumbersome.

Even in the heyday of the Arcane Empire, how to perfectly coordinate living organisms and constructs was a very tricky proposition.

What's more, in addition to the coordination module, the Arcane Mecha has to prioritize the issue of security modules and power modules.

As a result, research on arcane mechs has been branded as flashy for a long time.

In fact, this thing is really flashy.

But thankfully, the Arcane Empire of that era was just too powerful and prosperous.

After all, there are some idle and wealthy arcanists who are willing to work on this seemingly worthless but handsome equipment.

Eventually, the Arcane Mecha was launched in a part of the Empire.

The result was mixed.

Someone piloted an arcane mech to kill all sides.

There are also people who blow themselves up like fireworks......

For a while, there was a flood of discussions about safety and lethality.

[Expensive and unreliable] has become the most direct label on the Arcane Mecha.

Many institutions have suspended the study.

However, the high-level of the Arcane Empire secretly took over the development of this aspect.

They began to experiment in the troops.

And the Divine Fleet is the first fleet to get the Arcane Mecha.

This "burial" in Xu Nan's hand belongs to the third generation of the empire's mecha that has been improved and its safety has been greatly improved!

From the point of view of appearance.

This thing is strikingly similar to the Gundam, but it looks slightly smaller in shape, about the same height as the giants of this world, about two meters, three or four.

It has the appearance of a monstrous giant in a black cloak, and the areas exposed to the cloak have been treated with strange black spray paint, making it look like a black hole that absorbs all light in the dark of night, including the part of the visor.

At first glance, Xu Nan looks quite like an evil spirit in a horror movie.

Soon, though, he was fascinated by the mecha itself.

At this moment, he fully understood why the researchers of the Arcane Empire were developing weapons like this despite the sky-high R&D costs.

No matter what universe they are in, men's preferences are always the same!

"It's so handsome......"

He gently stroked the surface of the mecha, even after thousands of years of energy, this mecha was still as new as new because of the constant time spell.

"Lord of the Castle, this is the instruction manual......"

Flowing Fire handed over the instructions for use with interest.

Xu Nan divided five by two and ate it.

He silently closed his eyes and began to sort out the instructions for the operation of the arcane mech.

……

The Arcane Mech is for Industrial Mages.

This type of person is characterized by strong magical powers, good knowledge of construction and mechanical spells, and the disadvantage is that the ability to cast spells directly is insufficient.

Although Xu Nan does not have this disadvantage, he can meet the advantages of sufficient magic power.

Don't underestimate the conditions of the magic, it's critical!

Because the Arcane Mecha is an out-and-out Energy Devourer!

According to the instructions for use, Xu Nan learned that if there was a power furnace of the Dengyun ship as a backing, the arcane mecha with full firepower could hold on...... Thirty minutes!

Once you leave the base of the Ascending Ship and lose supplies, this thing can only support high-performance conditions at best...... Three minutes.

This is with the driver's powerful magic as an energy supply!

When the energy is depleted, the mech must return to the arsenal to replenish energy.

The charging time is ...... Start in a week!

"Not ......"

"It's too impractical."

Xu Nan finally understood the thoughts of those who opposed the development of the arcane mecha.

From the point of view of actual use value, this thing is indeed inferior to the construct.

But I can't stand it, it's really handsome!

Xu Nan circled around the arcane mecha a few times, entered the secret key and specific password on the miniature control panel on his chest, and then excitedly got in!

……

The interior of the Arcane Mech is very comfortable and gentle, as if it is wrapped in a soft metal, which is a wonderful feeling.

"It's kind of like Iron Man's mech."

"But bigger, more violent......"

Xu Nan began to feel restlessly around.

There are five core modules for the Arcane Mecha: Security, Coordination, Power, Weapon, and Defense.

Each module contains the efforts of the Arcanists.

Needless to say, the safety module.

The coordination module is the most important and determines whether the user can better handle the cold machine.

The problem of the power module has not been well solved so far, otherwise there would not be an embarrassing situation of charging for a week and coquettishly for three minutes.

As for the weapon module and the defense module...... That's the highlight of the Arcane Mecha!

"This machine can not only fly, run, and be handsome, but also stealth?"

"Hmm, it's actually a spell chip that comes with it?"

"Isn't this a threat to the status of a high-level wizard?"

Xu Nan browsed through the weapon modules of the arcane mecha with some surprise.

It shows that there are four sets of built-in spell mods, and the controller can choose any group to load.

These spells are very powerful, Xu Nan browsed it a little and found that there are actually legendary spells in it!

As long as the mech pilot has the basic mana to activate the spell chip, he can unleash legendary spells with the help of the arcane mech!

"It's no wonder that on the surface, the Arcane Empire has not continued its research."

"If this thing is really successfully developed, won't you smash your own job!"

Xu Nan muttered in his heart.

You don't need to level up to unleash legendary spells with low mana......

This kind of weapon is terrifying to think about!

But for Xu Nan, this mecha appeared just right.

He was worried that his strength was growing too slowly to keep up with the progress of the war.

Although there are restrictions on the casting of arcane mechs, each spell module is inlaid with a series of spell chips, which are made of ultra-expensive Class 3 metals and other matching materials.

The maker is also a legendary wizard himself.

Equivalent to a more miniature legendary spell scroll.

Each time a module is used, the chips in the entire module are consumed - even if the spell is not used, as soon as the module is activated, the rest of the spell chips will be disabled.

According to the instructions for use, it is not difficult for Xu Nan to know that the development cost of each spell module is surprisingly high.

Take the "burial" in Xu Nan's hand as an example.

The combined value of the four spell modules is comparable to half of the White Dragon-class cloud climbing ship!

"It's really a bit of a chicken rib."

Xu Nan sighed in his heart, and immediately, he opened it beautifully:

"But I can't stand it, it's really handsome!"

……

Xu Nan was at the training ground in the second area, and initially tested the combat effectiveness of the arcane mecha.

Of course, he didn't use the spell chip, that thing was too ruined, and even the city lord who was sitting on a large area of ore veins was distressed.

He mainly tested the basic performance and defense effect of the mecha.

He was very pleased with the results.

This thing is no worse than the Sentinel 35 build.

In addition, it is manually controlled, and if you play it well, it is estimated that you can also do a lot of bells and whistles.

"If I switch to Wanderer mode, will I be able to actually sneak around?"

"I used to use the stealth orb every time I sneaked, and it was too low......"

Xu Nan was studying the new toy with great interest, but the news from the front line came from the flowing fire:

"Lord of the Castle!"

"General Scurry said he had something important to say."

"And on the scout team's side, there is also new news."

No way.

Xu Nan could only reluctantly leave the "buried" body.

The overall situation is important, the overall situation is important.

He convinced himself so.

……

Xu Nan first met with the person in charge of the scout team.

Because Xiao Liang went undercover, the current person in charge is another member of the Gluttonous God Cult, a middle-aged man, with a public face, Xu Nan can't remember his name for a while.

Fortunately, the public face doesn't care, but completes his job very competently:

"The Captain's new information has been sent back that there is a major change in the vanguard of the Combined Legion......"

Ten minutes later.

The report of the public face is finished.

Xu Nan tapped the desk lightly with his index finger, revealing an interested expression.

"Xiao Liang really gave me a big surprise."

"I said, why can't I go up with supersoul fear?"

"They weren't scared back at all, but they encountered something else......"

Xu Nan fell into deep thought.

Originally, according to Xu Nan's plan, it would take at least a week for Fantersen, who was scared away, to join the large army, and that was when the panic spread.

He needs to see how well the fear spreads and then make a plan for the next step.

Xu Nan knows very well that this kind of thing is not a wave in the first place, and it needs to be slowly figured out.

But what he didn't expect was that his plan was interrupted at the first step!

Dragonman Langdu Airborne Vanguard Army, with his Dragonman Legion!

Xiao Liang informed that this group of dragonmen is strong, and the comprehensive level is at level thirteen or fourteen, and Longren Langdu himself is a quasi-legendary powerhouse!

As soon as Lang Du arrived, he abolished the powers of Fanteson and Xiaoliang, integrated the vanguard army, and prepared to surprise attack the Screaming Sentry.

But fortunately, Xiao Liang improvised and successfully rebelled against the gnoll leader Fantesen and his guards who were trapped in the cave!

He persuaded Fanteson to take refuge in the Anonymous City.

And, he made an even bolder move!

He and Fantersen acted in a scene - he deliberately let Fantersen and the others go, and then ran to Lang Du to report that Fantersen and the others had escaped from prison and were ready to take refuge in the Anonymous City.

This move is actually dangerous, and Xiao Liang also has a certain gambling component.

But Lang Du was fooled.

Maybe it's common sense that Drow and the jackals don't like each other, and in a hurry, Lang Du believed Xiao Liang's words and actually took someone to chase Fan Tersen with Xiao Liang.

This is a little chilly.

He is ready to carry out a decapitation tactic against Langdu!

Of course, whether it is a solo fight or a small-scale group fight, Xiao Liang and Fan Tersen and others will naturally not be the opponents of Lang Du and the dragons.

But fortunately, in addition to being an undercover agent, Xiao Liang is also a master of poison and hidden weapons.

In this urgent report, Xiao Liang reported to Xu Nan that he was willing to take all the responsibility for the decapitation tactics against Lang Du and bear all the follow-up risks.

Seeing this, Xu Nan also sighed with some emotion:

"This kid is too messy."

"For the sake of Anonymous City, can it be done to such a degree?"

To be honest, Xu Nan was a little touched by Xiao Liang.

It seems that for this city, except for himself, the rest of the people are particularly concerned.

"Wait."

"Xiao Liang led away the dragon man Langdu, isn't there only the dragon man legion and the Drow army left in the garrison of the vanguard army?"

Xu Nan suddenly thought of something.

"Although I don't know Xiao Liang's specific location, I can at least help him in other aspects."

"Well, you still have to be cautious in doing things, I don't know the real configuration and specific location of the Dragonman Legion yet......"

Thinking of this, he decided to meet Scurry first.

As Xu Nan guessed, Scurry brought the alarm that there was an enemy at the border of the Screaming Sentry!

That's the data from an inflatable golem.

This just corroborates with Xiao Liang's report.

Xu Nan candidly informed Scurry of the current situation.

The Majin General pondered for a moment and said:

"If what Captain Xiaoliang said is true, then it is indeed an opportunity."

"Regarding the location of the vanguard army, we actually have clues, and Captain Xiaoliang has also left coordinates and traces before......"

Xu Nan was suddenly overjoyed:

"Can you determine the coordinates of the Dragonman Legion?"

"That's right......" Scurry was stunned for a moment:

"What's wrong?"

Xu Nan waved his hand:

"Nothing, nothing."

Then he stood up, paced back and forth, and rubbed his hands back and forth, as if thinking about something.

After a while, he said with a final word:

"I've decided to spy on the enemy first!"

Scurry was dumbfounded.

Fifteen minutes later.

A tall, dark shadow escaped into the darkness and sailed into the unknown darkness at a super-high speed.

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