Chapter 1078: Chapter 831 We’ve Entered
"You idiot, I told you to wait, and yet you didn’t listen," Ruosha scolded within the contract.
"You don’t know anything, the less reasonable it seems, the more reasonable it actually is!" Isrile retorted unconvinced.
"Fortunately, these people are as stupid as you; otherwise, we really couldn’t have fooled them," Ruosha said.
"If they were as stupid as you, they wouldn’t even be able to cast a sleeping spell," Isrile responded.
While the two were arguing, the large spaceship had gradually left the planet, heading towards an unknown star system. At this time, the Phantom stealth battleship had already cloaked itself and was quietly following behind. According to the information fed back by the Phantom, as expected, the planet this spaceship was heading to was indeed the Star Devourer that they had been previously worried about.
Hearing the information transmitted by Isrile, Ruosha actually became delighted: "Heh heh, don’t give me the opportunity. My collection is still missing the core of a Star Devourer!"
Back in the Balance Church, Ruosha had succeeded in controlling two Star Devourer cores through her mastery of Kela Particles. She had also realized that these Star Devourers were created beings. However, she still hadn’t figured out just how these Star Devourers functioned. But this wasn’t a problem, because they were about to witness a real Star Devourer on that planet very soon.
Isrile and Ruosha were placed on beds in the guest cabin, and since they were playing the role of the unconscious, they dared not move recklessly, fearing the presence of surveillance. Bored stiff, the two actually fell asleep.
And it was an awakening spell that jolted them awake.
Although their instinct was to attack the caster, Isrile and Ruosha still suppressed this instinct. Because just as they woke up, they also realized what they were currently involved in.
"Where are we? Who are you? What are you going to do?" Sticking to the script, Ruosha decisively played the role of the fragile younger sister. Despite her dissatisfaction, Ruosha still very professionally took up the lead.
The one who awoke the sisters was named Zemir; he had always held a certain suspicion towards them. He always felt that something was not quite right, but he couldn’t pinpoint exactly what was off. However, after he personally awakened the sisters, all his doubts evaporated. The awakening process went off without a hitch, exactly as expected.
"We are currently on a spaceship that is about to land at a place where your talents can fully flourish. All of this is by the Emperor’s command," Zemir stated.
"I don’t believe it. Where is the Emperor? I want to see the Emperor!" Isrile exclaimed loudly; she was playing the brave older sister. This was the role she won from Ruosha in arm-wrestling—provided that Ruosha didn’t use the Kela Particles.
"As it is the Emperor’s secret command, everything is very urgent, so there was no time to inform you. Your research results are coveted by unscrupulous mages. To protect your lives, safety, and research, the Emperor specifically ordered me to bring you here. Here, you will receive the most perfect education, and all your talents will be perfectly utilized!"
Zemir also followed the script completely.
"Really?" Ruosha asked weakly.
"Of course it’s true. If I had any ill intentions towards you, would you still be able to wake up now?" Zemir tried to make his gaze as kind as possible.
"If that’s the case, why didn’t you explain it to us in the beginning, instead of explaining it now?" Isrile asked forcefully.
"Because the bad guys had already caught up at that time. If you didn’t trust us, then all the Emperor’s great arrangements would have fallen through," Zemir explained.
"For the Emperor!" Ruosha said joyfully.
"Yes! For the Emperor!" Zemir echoed.
The spaceship did not land but released the small shuttle that had been swallowed earlier.
The small shuttle flew towards a colossal city, which from high above was surrounded by inexplicably large towering mountains. The city nestled among the mountains seemed somewhat isolated and vulnerable.
There were two spaceports in the city that could accommodate the shuttle. As soon as the shuttle docked, a squad of warriors immediately surrounded it on all sides.
Zemir was the first to step out of the shuttle, and after a brief exchange with the captain of the warriors, the warriors quickly dispersed. Then Zemir returned to the shuttle to bring down the sisters, Lily and Sasa.
At this moment, the sisters behaved differently. The elder sister, Lily, was visibly more cautious and reserved. She always carefully protected Sasa behind her while constantly scanning her surroundings as if searching for enemies. In contrast, the younger sister, Sasa, appeared very curious. She tried several times to bypass her sister’s protection and kept looking around at everything.
It seems I was just overthinking it. It’s nothing more than the normal reactions of two sisters who grew up relying on each other.
Zemir withdrew his gaze, chuckling to himself.
An automagic vehicle powered by Mana stopped in front, and Zemir led the two sisters forward, eventually arriving in front of a massive complex of buildings.
"Ladies, we’ve arrived," Zemir said with a smile as he turned around. He then hopped out of the vehicle and opened the doors for Isrile and Ruosha.
They exited the vehicle and looked at the gigantic sign in front of them: "Institute of Space and Fissure Technology."
"Is this the place?" Ruosha asked, excitedly looking at the sign as if she found a kindred spirit.
"Yes, this is the institute specializing in the research of space and fissure technology. Here we have the most advanced talents in space and fissure magic in the entire Plane, and your research will receive perfect support here," Zemir stated.
"This is really great! Sister!" Sasa exclaimed with excitement.
"Why have I never heard the Emperor mention this place before?" Lily asked cautiously, eyeing Zemir.
"Just like your existence is a secret, the existence of this place is naturally also a secret. Apart from the Emperor himself, almost no one knows about this place," Zemir said.
Zemir led the two into the research institute.
Isrile and Ruosha kept their eyes on their surroundings the entire time. There weren’t many people around, and those who passed by seemed hurried, as if they did not wish to waste a single second on the road.
"So, what are we here to do?" Isrile asked.
"Of course, to continue your research, and I will guide you," Zemir said.
"You, guide us?" Isrile looked at Zemir with a hint of scorn in her eyes. Even though it was faint, Zemir decisively caught it. Seeing this trace of disdain actually made him feel more at ease because that was precisely the instinctive reaction she should have!
"Yes, I, Zemir, as one of the nine mentors of this research institute, am fully capable of guiding your research. Even though you derived that formula, it’s nothing compared to my academic research," Zemir said.
"Is that so? Then we really must see for ourselves!" Isrile said earnestly.
As if you didn’t want to see for yourself!
Zemir thought with a laugh in his heart.
"Indeed, stupider than I thought," Ruosha silently shook her head in her heart.
Zemir brought Isrile and Ruosha to his laboratory, where nearly a hundred people were conducting various magic experiments related to spatial fissures inside the vast lab.
When everyone saw Isrile and Ruosha, their faces showed a trace of hostility. Sensing this hostility, Ruosha immediately hid behind Isrile, while Isrile glared back unapologetically.
"Ladies and gentlemen!"
Zemir shouted, and immediately everyone paused their work to look over.
"These two beautiful girls are Lily and Sasa, they are also experts in the field of space and fissure research. Starting today, they will be working with us. Please welcome them!"
Scattered applause rang out, most of the looks still filled with hostility.
"Sorry, this is a place where strength is recognized, simply being cute and pretty doesn’t get you any extra points," a skinny researcher said.
"Oh? I heard a voice! Who’s speaking? Is it that pile of bones?" Isrile mocked without holding back.
"You!" The skinny researcher, so ridiculed, was left speechless, obviously lacking in the art of mockery compared to Isrile.
"So presumptuous!" Isrile held her head high, like a victor.
"That won’t do, here we don’t compare the strength of insults, but real strength!" Zemir said with a smile.
"He wouldn’t have real strength either!" Isrile said, unreservedly.
"Is that so?" Zemir narrowed his eyes, planning to tease the child a bit.
"If you don’t agree, then let’s see you try!" Isrile could clearly hear the meaning in his words, but she had to act according to the character traits set by the script.
"Then it’s perfect, I have a new project. Let’s see if you sisters can solve it first, or..."
"No need for ’or,’ whatever it is, he will have no part in it! Let’s get started!" Isrile interrupted Zemir without hesitation.
"Good! Then that unmanned experiment area over there is yours. I’ll give you three days. Within three days, whoever gives me the results first, wins!"
Zemir threw out an intermediary formula, which according to Ruosha’s derivation, was part of the composition for breaching spatial fissures.
Having obtained a pocketful of spells from the core of the Star Devourers, Ruosha’s control over space magic had become precise. She only took ten minutes to deduce the composition of the formula, but she had to pretend to be contemplative.
"We’ve officially entered, haven’t we?" Ruosha asked through the contract.
"I guess so, anyway, let’s stand firm here for now and then gradually figure out what’s really going on here," Isrile said.
Since the infusion of new resources, the magic equipment industry of the Sanctuary Empire had gone into full swing, with various kinds of equipment continuously being manufactured. Finally, when all the parts had been assembled, the Emperor of the Sanctuary Empire, Saint Danze, couldn’t wait to arrive at the factory. Here, Long Yi was working on modifying and adjusting the Divine Armor.
The new Divine Armor stood at an impressive five meters tall, its overall bulk substantial, its rune-armored plating thick. Operators no longer directly controlled the limbs of the Divine Armor; instead, they stood inside, making the whole new Divine Armor almost a miniaturized version of an automatic golem.
When Long Yi fitted the last piece of armor, the brand-new Divine Armor was fully presented before everyone.
To say nothing of the rest, just the shiny metal and the magic gems were almost dazzling to the eyes. (To be continued. If you like this work, welcome to Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendation tickets and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users please visit m.qidian.com to read.)
