This Is Really Not Mechanical Ascension Chapter 648

[ … words ]

Austin’s gaze swept over Thunder, who stood silent next to him—that was the S-Level Mechanical Body.

A rune in his pupil flashed and disappeared, huh?

He was puzzled; the materials seemed to be only Steel Dak Broken Gold, A-Level materials. The strength was clearly off, unable to unleash that kind of power; its own body couldn’t resist it.

Could some quantum field have interfered with the judgment? He didn’t feel it.

He was perplexed. The blurry battle images he’d seen more than once seemed to be some kind of concealment technique by Azure Dragon.

Azure Dragon… Azure Dragon… Truly a mysterious fellow.

Feeling wistful, Austin’s gaze returned to Tank Guard.

After all, it held an S-Level Life Form; although there was a gap in strength, it was still an entity of the same level.

He had received news of the battle that happened in the Meteor Flame Star System more than ten days earlier, which was one of the reasons he had come personally to meet them.

Otherwise, if it were just Li Ming coming, he wouldn’t have bothered to show up in person.

While feeling emotional, he also harbored infinite wariness and curiosity towards the elusive Lord Azure Dragon.

In the past two days, he had heard some rumors, true or false, that aside from Reina, the other S-Level Life Form that had intervened that day seemed to be from the Sister’s Heretical Cult.

Moreover, the progress of her own genetic development had regressed, as if infected by some kind of genetic virus. Azure Dragon was also incredibly proficient in biotechnology.

This news hadn’t spread widely because its authenticity was unknown, but it was tantalizing enough.

Even though he wasn’t a Genetic Evolution Body, the news gave him a bit of trepidation.

Decades, even a century of painstaking development could be regressed by a single virus, which sounded terrifying.

What kind of person would be able to integrate so many technical methods?

“Didn’t expect you to come personally?” Li Ming feigned shock.

Austin was pleased with his attitude and walked away from Tank Guard, casually saying, “I had nothing better to do, and I haven’t seen a captured S-Level Life Form in a long time.”

As soon as he finished speaking, there came a grunt from inside Tank Guard; Reina was dissatisfied with Austin’s mockery.

The hatch closed, and the spaceship started.

Robbin appeared anxious. In the midst of the Star Gate Hub, with intertwining shuttle routes everywhere, flying devices were naturally not allowed to fly at will.

But this was Austin’s ship, and the rules did not apply to him. Robbin had never experienced this before and was secretly exhilarated.

This was privilege.

After all, he had faced life-and-death situations more than once without losing composure, just repeatedly observing Austin.

He hadn’t frequented Twin Peaks Node often and had never met the Controller in person, only heard of him through others.

The attendant served them wine, and Austin sat on the sofa, casually crossing his legs, clinking his glass, swaying: “Lord Azure Dragon’s arrival really did inject a unique vigor into the still waters of the Chaotic Star Gap, huh.”

Still waters?

Robbin scoffed to himself. In the Chaotic Star Gap, countless life forms died every day, and only in the eyes of these S-Level beings, the so-called Chaotic Star Gap was not actually chaotic.

“The teacher has no intention of provoking anyone, but somehow always ends up with trouble on his doorstep.” Li Ming sighed as if helpless.

No intention of provoking anyone?

Austin almost couldn’t hold back a laugh. If you really had no intention of provoking anyone, you would have hidden away with no trace long ago. Dumping you on that remote planet, who are you trying to impress?

“I heard that one of the fleeing interveners was from the Sister’s Heretical Cult?” queried Austin with some curiosity, “Did they really target you?”

“Who knows, I nearly got killed at your place last time, thought it was over, but ran into trouble when I got back.” Li Ming sighed.

Austin was choked up by this cheeky kid’s words, pretending not to understand the subtle jab, and continued probing:

“I heard that Lord Azure Dragon made a move on her, causing her Genetic Seed to regress…”

Genetic Seed degradation? Robbin’s eyelids twitched, his heart stirred, and just hearing those words raised goosebumps.

No wonder Fusi was so angry and frightened then; it was indeed terrifying.

“That…” Li Ming struggled, “I’m not too clear about the specifics.”

“Is that so…” Austin said meaningfully but did not press further, instead jumping to another topic: “By the way, there’s another thing. Someone asked me to clarify—this Mechanical Court, was it your own idea, or Lord Azure Dragon’s suggestion?”

“Oh?” Li Ming’s eyes flickered, “Who might have the clout to send messages through Austin?”

Austin said nonchalantly, “I’m not a recluse, so having a few friends is normal, right? Several arms dealers have been quite frightened recently. The business in the Chaotic Star Gap is limited, and the arrival of a Casting Star Mechanic taking their share certainly scares them.”

“Whether it’s my idea or my teacher’s, does it make a difference?” Li Ming was non-committal.

“If it is your idea, they’re willing to yield some market share for you to have your fun,” said Austin carelessly, “but if it’s your teacher’s idea…”

At that, he spread his hands, “They don’t really have a choice then, it’ll just be market competition, after all, your teacher is also a member of the Mechanic Association, it’s just an internal fight.”

“That…” Li Ming shook his head, “You can tell them that normal market competition, I won’t say anything, my teacher won’t say anything, but if it’s too excessive… then let’s all stop playing.”

This statement contained a subtle nuance. It could be seen as a threat, but also as laying one’s cards on the table.