Apocalypse Lord-Chapter 72 - 70: Professional Team

The menacing searchlights tore through the night sky, and the aerial Fortress with several pairs of moth wings roared through the neon light and shadow.

Under the command of the Fortress guards, its offspring with colorful moth wings buzzed incessantly, and the small drones patrolled the corners of the city like a swarm of bees.

The swarm diligently guarded the paradise granted to them by the Starry Monarch.

Lin Lan and his companions were sneaking around in a dark room deep within a building.

Lin Lan casually tossed a battery into Bai’s storage bag, and as he gazed at the situation outside the window, his worry was palpable.

Clearly, these Haki Worms were starting to intensify their vigilance, and the exploration difficulty of the dungeon had escalated sharply amidst the hateful screeching of the moth guards.

The locals were indeed not very friendly...

"I finally understand why you described Starlight as a swarm of insects."

Eleanor carefully examined the strange mechanical and arthropod hybrids in the sky, her gaze filled with vigilance and disgust: "These things are damn ugly..."

The golden patterns connected to the corners of the eyes of the Doragon People and the Witch, where the liquefied Philosopher’s Stone helped them discern the nature of the Celestial Calamity.

Lucia’s gaze was already glued to the airborne Fortress.

"Captain, I want that."

She gazed longingly at the massive, magnificent mechanical creation, pointing at it with her hand: "Can you think of a way to shoot it down?"

Eleanor’s face turned dark.

"I think you’re asking for a slap!"

She pinched the little witch’s face, speaking irritably: "That thing is far from alone. If you alarm them, none of us will escape!"

Lin Lan also nodded.

More elite swarms lay dormant in the upper regions of the Space Ladder.

Perhaps due to the Lower City District’s insignificance, only one moth guard was stationed in this area.

So far, he’d only dabbled in petty thievery in Ideal City, and only triggered that big moth as the small boss. If he caused significant trouble, aggravating all the elite guards, he wouldn’t be entering this dungeon card anytime soon...

"What about targeting those small flying machines?"

Lucia blinked, shifting her attention to the small drones, looking as if she still harbored thieving intentions.

"It’s difficult. The moment the moth drones are attacked, they’ll send coordinate information to the guard Fortress."

Lin Lan said helplessly, "That big moth is just too fast. Even if we deal with those small bugs near the spawn point, it’ll fly over in no time and bombard us with a few rounds of powerful light cannons."

This seemed like an unsolvable problem.

"I didn’t expect the swarm to be this vigilant..."

Lin Lan sighed, "If we don’t find a way to avoid them, we’ll never collect valuable treasures."

"Heh, that’s actually quite simple! As long as we’re not discovered, right?"

Lucia’s face was filled with a smug smile at this moment.

"It’s my time to shine now!"

She announced sweetly: "Roland, have you heard of a Witch’s ’Magic’?" 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝙚𝔀𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝒐𝒎

"Magic?"

Lin Lan was taken aback, immediately recalling words once spoken by the merchant Charles.

—The magic of a witch can obscure the sight of the sea, they are adventurers blessed by the ocean by nature.

"Take action, my dear First Mate."

Eleanor joined the conversation, squinting with a smile: "It’s a rare chance to forage for good stuff all over such a great place!"

Lucia nodded slightly, and under Lin Lan’s curious gaze, she closed her eyes, placing her hands in front of her chest with fingers interlocked.

The girl seemed to be praying devoutly.

Gradually, particles of light began to circle and dance around Lucia’s fingertips, fluttering like butterflies, connecting with each other and eventually forming swiftly flickering, fluid strange symbols.

The girl’s hair was coated with a layer of magical glimmer.

Lin Lan slightly widened his eyes at that moment, as the symbols appeared, his card system accurately captured the true meaning of the symbols!

"Establishing spiritual connection with ’Great Secret Ceremony, Loya’s Heart’... Applying for the seventh protection authorization..."

’Application approved! Importing signal-jamming turbulence!’

The flowing symbolic text grew increasingly complicated and abstruse, and even though the system translated the meanings behind the text, Lin Lan couldn’t comprehend the dizzying data turbulence.

Then, Lucia spread her clasped palms open, and the symbol halo slowly expanded, enveloping all four of them inside.

"Stay close to me!"

The blond witch took the lead and stepped out of the building, with the other three following closely behind, and in the next moment, a drone buzzed its wings over their heads.

It left what appeared to be an ’empty’ street.

"Hehe, they can’t see us anymore! How about that?"

Lucia turned to look at the group, arms akimbo, her face full of ’praise me, praise me’ expression.

"Amazing!"

Lin Lan immediately praised, giving a thumbs up: "I really underestimated you before."

What a skilled team! The local insects really hit the jackpot encountering professionals!

Lucia was grinning foolishly from the compliments, while Eleanor lazily flicked her tail, soaking in the sight of the bustling city.

Even though the city’s facade was resplendent, she couldn’t feel a hint of weight, the entire majestic city was left with vacant nothingness.

No matter how weightless it was here, Eleanor didn’t like this wretched place.

If compared, Lord Roland’s Ark territory was a warm cradle, while Celestial Principle’s Ideal City was a cold tombstone. Staying here would only cause a soul to rot and wither.

"By the way, Lucia."

At this moment, Lin Lan suddenly asked, "Have you heard of ’Great Secret Ceremony’?"

"What on earth is that?" Lucia stopped her silly grinning, her expression turning puzzled: "I’ve never heard of it..."

"Never mind, it’s nothing..." Lin Lan looked at the long-eared blond girl, shaking his head lightly.

The Elves forgot their civilization, yet they never forgot their mission.

But it doesn’t matter, the new Ark will remember ’Loya’ for them.

Lin Lan never forgot the deal he made with the old Red Dragon.

The four bullies strolled grandly down the street, brazenly eyeing the locals’ treasures. Soon, a silver-white curved building stood before them.

The heavy mechanical gate torn open by Bai’s brute force stood in place.

At the same time, rustling sounds emanated from behind the iron door, and Lin Lan took the initiative to step forward, peering inside the crack in a sneaky manner.

He saw a few larvae with monochrome wings busily toiling.

They flitted their wings, weaving through gaps, diligently carrying heavy steel materials with their appendages, then exuded mucus to firmly glue the materials within the passage.

Lin Lan’s expression was odd.

Were these insects blocking the door? So cautious?