Shameless Warlock

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

In terms of secrecy sequence, it is even ahead of Floating Void City and Cloud Landing Ship.

When the Arcane Empire was at its peak, the research on arcane mechs was put on the agenda by some great arcanists.

However, due to various reasons, the development of this weapon as a strategic weapon has not been smooth.

The situation was complicated.

The concept of arcane mechs was originally conceived by a group of industrial mages who aspired to occupy a higher position in the Imperial battle order, rather than simply live as a vassal of the cloud boarder.

As we all know, due to the partiality of the profession of industrial mages, it is often difficult to exert their strength in one-on-one or small-scale battles like grand arcanists and spellcasters of battle sequences.

Therefore, in the battle against the Arcane Empire, the enemy will often start from the overall level of the cloud boarder or the floating city.

Once the boarder is paralyzed, the industrial mages on the entire ship are basically useless.

In order to make up for the shortcomings of industrial mages in this area, some arcanists proposed the concept of wearable armor, which later evolved into a war weapon called [Arcane Armor].

It is a pity that the follow-up development of the arcane mecha has encountered difficulties.

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

For example, when the arcane mecha was first born, it faced direct competition from the construct industry.

The two are almost identical combat units. The arcane mecha also needs a wizard as a driver, but the construct only needs to be commanded by remote control.

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

This thing is equivalent to the difference between artificial fighter jets and drones.

Secondly, the concept of arcane mecha is very good, but the actual design is very troublesome.

Even in the heyday of the Arcane Empire, how to perfectly coordinate organisms and constructs is a very difficult proposition.

What's more, in addition to the coordination module, the arcane mech should also give priority to the safety module and power module.

Therefore, the research on arcane mechs has been given a flashy name for a long time.

In fact, this thing is really flashy.

But fortunately, the arcane empire of that era was too powerful and prosperous.

After all, there are some arcanists who are in a hurry and have a lot of money who are willing to research this seemingly worthless but handsome equipment.

Eventually, arcane mechs rolled out in parts of the Empire as finished products.

The results were mixed.

Someone is driving an arcane mecha to kill all directions.

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

For a while, discussions about safety and lethality were like a tide.

[Expensive and unreliable] has become the most direct label on the arcane mecha.

Many institutions have suspended related research.

However, the upper echelons of the Arcane Empire secretly took over the development in this area.

They started experimenting with the troops.

The God Punishing Fleet was the first fleet to obtain the Arcane Mecha.

The "Bury" in Xu Nan's hand belongs to the third generation of the empire's improved mecha with greatly improved safety!

From the appearance point of view.

This thing is astonishingly similar to Gundam, but it looks slightly smaller in size, about the same height as the giants in this world, around 2.34 meters.

Its appearance is a strange giant wearing a black cloak. The exposed parts of the cloak have been treated with strange black spray paint. In the dark night, it looks like a black hole that absorbs all light—including the mask part ,is also like this.

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

But soon, he was fascinated by the mech itself.

At this moment, he completely understood why the researchers of the Arcane Empire wanted to develop weapons like this despite the sky-high R\u0026D expenses.

No matter which universe you are in, men's preferences are always the same!

"so hot……"

He gently stroked the surface of the mecha, even after thousands of years of vicissitudes, due to the constant time spell, this mecha is still brand new.

"My lord, this is the manual..."

Liuhuo tactfully handed over the instructions for use.

Xu Nan ate it after three strikes, five divisions and two.

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

...

Arcane mechs are for industrial mages.

The characteristics of this kind of people are that they have powerful magic power, good knowledge of construction and mechanical spells, and the disadvantage is that they lack the ability to cast spells directly.

Although Xu Nan does not have this shortcoming, it can satisfy the advantage of sufficient magic power.

Don't underestimate the conditions of magic power, it's very important!

Because the arcane mecha is an out-and-out energy devourer!

According to the instruction manual, Xu Nan learned that with the backing of the Power Furnace of the Ascendant, the arcane mecha with full firepower can last for... 30 minutes!

Once it leaves the base of the boarding cloud ship and loses supplies, this thing can only support... three minutes at most under high-performance conditions.

This is still in the case of having the driver's powerful magic power as an energy supply!

After the energy is exhausted, the mecha must return to the arsenal to replenish the energy.

Charging time is... a week to start!

"no……"

"It's too impractical."

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

From the perspective of actual use value, this thing is indeed not as good as a construct.

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

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

...

The interior of the arcane mech is very comfortable and gentle, as if wrapped in a kind of soft metal, this is a wonderful feeling.

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

"But bigger and fiercer..."

Xu Nan began to fumble around restlessly.

There are five core modules of the arcane mecha: security module, coordination module, power module, weapon module and defense module.

Every module contains the painstaking efforts of the arcanists.

Needless to say, the security module.

The coordination module is the most important, it determines whether the user can better control the cold machine.

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

As for the weapon module and defense module... this is the highlight of the arcane mecha!

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

"Well, it's actually the spell chip that comes with it that casts spells?"

"Isn't this a threat to the status of a senior wizard?"

Xu Nan browsed the weapon module of the arcane mecha in surprise.

The above shows that there are four sets of built-in spell modules, and the operator can choose any set to load.

These spells are very powerful, Xu Nan browsed through them for a while, and found that there are even legendary spells in them!

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

"It's no wonder that on the bright side, the Arcane Empire didn't continue to study it."

"If this thing is really successfully developed, wouldn't it be your own job!"

Xu Nan muttered in his heart.

There is no need to upgrade the level, and the legendary spell can be released with a lower magic power...

This kind of weapon is scary just thinking about it!

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 the spellcasting of the arcane mech is also limited-each spell module is embedded with a series of spell chips, and these spell chips are made of ultra-high-priced third-type metals and other compatible materials.

The creator himself is also a legendary wizard.

Equivalent to smaller legendary spell scrolls.

Every time a module is used, the chips in the entire module will be consumed - even if that spell is not used, as long as the module is activated, the remaining spell chips will be invalid.

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

Take "Bury" in Xu Nan's hands as an example.

The combined value of the four spell modules is less than half that of a Bailong-class cloud-climbing ship!

"It's really tasteless."

Xu Nan felt emotional in his heart, and immediately, he drove happily:

"But it's really handsome if you can't stand it!"

...

Xu Nan initially tested the combat effectiveness of the arcane mech at the training place in the second area.

Of course, he didn't use the spell chip. That thing was too prodigal, and even the city lord, who had a large mine vein, felt distressed.

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

He was very satisfied with the test results.

The performance of this thing is no worse than that of the Sentinel 35 construct.

Coupled with the manual control, if you play it well, you may be able to make a lot of fancy micro operations.

"If I transform into rogue mode, can I really sneak?"

"I used to use the invisibility ball every time I sneaked, it was too low..."

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

"Master City Lord!"

"General Scully said he has something important to report."

"As for the scout team, there is also new news."

no way.

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

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

He convinced himself so.

...

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

Because Xiaoliang went undercover, the current person in charge is another member of the Taotie God Sect, a middle-aged man with a public face, Xu Nan couldn't remember his name for a while.

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

"The new information from the captain shows that the vanguard of the United Legion has undergone major changes..."

ten minutes later.

The public face report is over.

Xu Nan tapped the desk lightly with her index finger, showing an expression of great interest.

"Xiaoliang really gave me a big surprise."

"I said why the superspiritual fear has been unable to go up."

"Greatly, they were not scared back at all, but encountered another situation..."

Xu Nan fell into deep thought.

Originally, according to Xu Nan's plan, it would take at least a week for Fantsen, who was scared away, to join the main force. At that time, panic spread.

He needs to see the effect of fear spreading, and then make follow-up plans.

Xu Nan is very clear that things like scaring people are not a wave, and need to be figured out gradually.

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

The dragon man Langdu airborne the vanguard with his dragon army!

Xiaoliang informed that this group of dragonmen are powerful, and their comprehensive levels are all at level 13 or 4, and the dragonman Langdu himself is a quasi-legendary powerhouse!

As soon as Lang Du came, he abolished Fantsen and Xiaoliang's authority, integrated the vanguard army, and prepared to surprise the screaming sentry.

But fortunately, Xiaoliang acted accordingly and successfully instigated the leader of the gnolls, Fantsen, and his guards who were trapped in the cave!

He persuaded Fantsen to join the Unknown City.

And, he made an even bolder move!

He played a scene with Fantsen and the others—he deliberately let Fantsen and others go, then ran to Lang Du, reported Fantsen and others to escape from prison, and prepared to seek refuge in the unknown city.

This move is actually a risky move, and Xiaoliang also has a certain element of gambling.

But Lang Du was fooled.

Maybe it's common sense that drow and jackals don't like each other. In a hurry, Lang Du believed Xiao Liang's words, and actually took someone to follow Xiao Liang to chase Fantsen.

This is in Xiao Liang's arms.

He is going to execute a beheading tactic against Lang Du!

Of course, Xiaoliang, Fantsen and others will naturally not be opponents of Lang Du and the dragons, whether they are fighting alone or in small-scale group fights.

But fortunately, Xiao Liang is not only a good undercover agent, but 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 responsibilities for implementing the beheading tactics against Lang Du and bear all subsequent risks.

Seeing this, Xu Nan also felt a little emotional:

"This kid is too messy."

"For the nameless city, is it possible to do this?"

To be honest, Xu Nan was a little moved by Xiaoliang.

It seems that for this city, except for myself, everyone else is very concerned.

"etc."

"Xiaoliang lured away the dragonman Langdu, so the only dragonman army and drow army left in the vanguard army's garrison?"

Xu Nan suddenly thought of something.

"Although I don't know the exact location of Xiaoliang, at least I can help him in other ways."

"Well, you should be more cautious when doing things, I don't know the real preparation and specific location of the Dragon Army..."

Thinking of this, he decided to meet Scully first.

As Xu Nan guessed, Scully brought an alarm that there were enemies on the border of Screaming Watch!

That was the data fed back by an inflatable puppet.

This coincides with Xiao Liang's report.

Xu Nan frankly informed Scully of the current situation.

The Demon General pondered for a moment and said:

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

"About the location of the Vanguard Army, we actually already have clues. Captain Xiaoliang also left coordinates and traces before..."

Xu Nan was overjoyed immediately:

"Can you determine the coordinates of the Dragon Army?"

"That's right..." Scully froze 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 repeatedly, as if thinking about something.

After a while, he made a final decision:

"I decided to spy on the enemy first!"

Scully was dumbfounded.

Fifteen minutes later.

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

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