Chapter 152 Intercepting the Meteorite! 【Seeking Recommendation Votes】
Modo City has entered a state of combat readiness.
A large number of naval forces have begun to gather near Fury Sand Island, and within the military camps of Modo City, there is a stir regarding this expedition. Upon learning that the army would head towards the Rosad Duchy, many officers from Modo City rubbed their fists in eager anticipation. Unlike the veteran pirate forces, these individuals have experienced fewer battles and are more eager to prove their worth. However, they could hardly expect that this time, the battle would be left primarily to the pirate-led forces, which left some feeling disappointed.
The most valuable thing in Modo City is military merit.
Military merit can be exchanged for resources, money, land, houses, and power. In theory, nearly everything a mortal needs can be obtained through military merit. More importantly, military merit can also secure things that conventional channels cannot provide, such as making it easier for one’s children to become professionals, priests, wizards, and so on. The warriors of Modo City desire military merit, but the channels to acquire it while stationed on Modo Island have now diminished. After finally having a major operation, it feels diverted to the naval forces external to the city, which inevitably leaves many newly promoted officers feeling disappointed.
However, the pirates are pleased with this order; they believe that even if they are not stationed in Modo City, they remain significant in Lord Soren’s heart.
The vast sea requires them to guard it, and when encountering truly difficult battles, Lord Soren first thinks of the pirate army that has fought alongside him, rather than the ‘newbies’ within Modo City. The military factions of Modo City currently split into two camps: one consists of the original pirate leaders, while the other comprises the emerging officer class. Among these pirate leaders, it is evident that their value and status are higher, thus they are eager to prove themselves and are all volunteering for battle. The city hall has also accepted their requests, with the main force in this battle still being the pirates, while Modo City contributes only about nine thousand elite troops.
In name, Modo City and Rosad Duchy have temporarily reconciled, gathering military forces in the north and south to block the assault of the undead army.
However, the real battle has not yet erupted, as effectively countering the undead army requires sufficient manpower; otherwise, they could easily be overwhelmed by the vast sea of undead. This battle would gather around one hundred thousand troops, significantly increasing the number of professionals, with the goal of clearing out the undead along the Southern Coast in one go.
These matters do not require Soren’s direct handling.
The battle’s command is managed by various pirate leaders, including the Half-Elf First Mate, Adele Isabella, Sir, the Cyclops Pirate, among others, with the nominal supreme commander being the High Priest.
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Countering the undead cannot be accomplished overnight; Soren’s focus is still on finding a way to bring back that diamond planet.
So the next day, he visited Arendelle.
Inside the royal palace.
The Princess received Soren’s avatar. Although she has officially been invested with divine power, like Soren, she is unable to return to the Divine Kingdom, so she is currently residing in the royal palace of Arendelle but is no longer managing the affairs of the kingdom.
“A meteorite made entirely of diamond?”
The Princess lifted her head in surprise after hearing Soren’s words: “Really? Have you seen it with your own eyes? Astral Wanderers often sell certain pieces of information, but their authenticity isn’t very high.”
Soren nodded, saying, “I have seen it in person.”
“This sample here was brought back from above; you can take a look. The value of this meteorite is astonishing, so we must secure it as soon as possible!”
A diamond ore appeared in Soren’s palm.
To make his case more convincing, Soren also brought back some samples, with the one before him being one of them, while the other was given to the Northern Tower for identification by the Eye of the North.
“Ah?”
The Princess expressed surprise upon seeing the fist-sized diamond. Women find it hard to resist the allure of diamonds, but then she furrowed her brows and said: “Why is there such a strong corrosion of negative energy? This meteorite seems to have passed through a lower plane?”
“Hmm?”
“This is… the aura of the Chaotic Sea! …Did this meteorite pass near the Chaotic Sea?”
As one of the most elite spellcasters of the Material Plane, the Princess could see more than others. She muttered, “This meteorite seems to have passed through a lower plane and has also been close to the position of the Twisted Void. When you found it, did you feel a very strong radiation?”
Soren looked a bit surprised, nodding, “Yes. There is indeed a strong radiation, which is why I need your help.”
The Princess’s expression grew serious.
After pondering for a moment, she replied, “This thing cannot be brought back to the Material Plane; its energy radiation is extremely deadly for mortals! If it gets back to the Material Plane, it could k*ll all the mortals on Modo Island within a day!”
Is it that exaggerated?
Soren was genuinely astonished, muttering, “So the radiation from this thing is that terrifying! …I wonder if it’s possible…”
At this point, Soren paused.
Even his divine body would be harmed, making it even more horrifying for mortals.
This item has a large radiation range. If it returns to the Material Plane, it could instantaneously cover the area of an island, putting all living creatures and mortals within that range in extreme danger.
“I plan to send it to the Shadow Plane.”
Soren thought for a moment and shared his plan, including using the Floating Ring to reduce its impact.
The Princess pondered for a while and nodded, “With the two of us working together, there should be no problem. But when can the Floating Ring be made?”
Upon hearing her words, Soren felt a bit awkward and said, “It can be made quickly.”
“However, the materials are a bit scarce, and I might need your help. After all, ordinary witches cannot complete this task.”
The Princess lowered her head in silence.
After a few minutes, she raised her head again and spoke淡淡道: “What materials are lacking? Leave it to me to handle. I can assist with the Floating Ring, but now that the undead disaster is intensifying, we should finish this matter as soon as possible.”
Soren nodded.
He then produced a list of scarce mithril and fine gold materials. Most of the materials in Modo City were available, but these two were not commonly found in the Bottomless Abyss.
The Princess took it, glanced at it, and calmly said, “No problem. I will send them to Modo City tomorrow.”
Surprise!
This time, Soren was genuinely surprised.
The materials on this list were more than Modo City’s stock, and the Princess said it would be no problem without even blinking. It seems Arendelle’s resources are deeper than he had thought.
But that makes sense.
A kingdom that has been inherited for hundreds of years, and is also the origin of the Ice Witch, must have accumulated quite a bit of resources.
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With the Princess’s assistance, the advancement of the plan accelerated significantly.
Good news also came from the Northern Tower. The Eye of the North will fully cooperate with Gloria, and within just three days, the main Floating Ring was completed, and it would be ready to bring back the diamond planet within a day or two.
The Mechanical Realm of Clockwork Nirvana.
Accompanied by a golden light, Soren’s avatar appeared in this seemingly vast clock-like plane.
Just as Soren arrived, he received joyous news from the Queen of the Fermi Ant Tribe, who said excitedly: “My Master! You have finally returned.”
“I have fused with the divinity you granted.”
“Now the scale of the swarm has doubled; I have defeated another queen and completely consumed her clan.”
“Your servant is cultivating a new type of battle ant.”
“If successful, it will be stronger than ordinary soldier ants, and this will also be a useful assistance for you, Master.”
The reproduction speed of the insect tribe is rapid.
Although many were killed by Soren in conjunction with the Tower Spirit last time, they quickly reproduced another batch during this time. However, their current usefulness to Soren is still quite limited; this is merely a potential plot point for the future that may come in handy.
Soren calmed the insect queen with his divine thought and then teleported to the high tower of Tower Spirit No. 1.
“Welcome! Your Excellency, Lord of Shadows!”
Three Tower Spirits greeted Soren’s arrival, and Soren smiled and nodded, then directly stated, “I need a complete factory for making Diamond Golems. Do you have a way to help me with that?”
The requirements of Modo City’s Golem Factory are insufficient.
It would be fine for making Iron Golems, but producing Diamond Golems would be inefficient.
Once they secure that diamond planet, Modo City will surely engage in large-scale production of Diamond Golems, and hence the requirements for the Golem Factory will be high then.
He must prepare in advance.
Upon hearing this, Tower Spirit No. 1 fell into contemplation and then said, “No problem. However, we will need some time to prepare.”
Soren is getting closer to Strong Divine Power, and for the Tower Spirits, a god like him is worth investing in and befriending. Without the implications of the Saint’s Cataclysm, they would find it difficult to forge relationships with deities.
“Great.” Soren nodded: “Then thank you for that.”
Diamond Golems are crucial in his future plans, as only Diamond Golems can counter the most elite of the Demon Legion. While mortals could resist the impact of the undead disaster to a degree, facing the Demon Legion that retreats during the Abyssal bl**d War, mortals would almost certainly perish in large numbers.
Soren can only use the Golem Legion to match their might.
As the forces of Modo City gradually gathered near the Southern Coast, the plan between Soren and the Princess to intercept the diamond planet officially commenced. This operation is led by Gloria, with Soren responsible for using divine power to transport the meteorite to the Shadow Plane, while the Princess assists him with the planar transportation. Gloria bears the heaviest burden; she not only needs to calculate the meteorite’s landing position and set up protective energy barriers in advance, but she also needs to personally install the Floating Ring. However, the prerequisite is that Soren must protect her, as the radiation energy erosion is severe, and Soren must play the supporting role to bless her with divine techniques.
…………..(To be continued ~^~)
