Chapter 354 - Empires Descent ( Part 2 ) (1/2)
Wallace received Avalon's warning about the Empire's Fleet…
”A hundred and twenty hours, huh…”
He was a bit impressed considering the distance they have to travel.
Their speed is actually extremely fast. The empire has surely improved its propulsion technology by leaps and bounds.
After all, Ace was only able to achieve a faster speed due to the existence of Mana that he could use indefinitely.
For now, he could guess that the Empire has found another method of harnessing the Aether aside from the GH Drive.
”Right, you also mentioned that they are sending out Mech Frames from time to time?”
[ Correct. We assume that they are conducting some anti-ambush protocols. ]
Avalon replied.
They already left the floating island when they received the update about the Empire's descent. They are now back at the Mt. Ravencroft where they are inspecting the Mech Knights that the factory has recently made.
”I see. They are being careful. I hope they can act recklessly after landing here.”
It seems that the Empire would only stop in some coordinates that would appear to have a perfect spot for an ambush before moving ahead.
For now, they are still unsure whether the fleet can already detect some remnants of their Mana.
Wallace sat on a chair at the side while he's watching the automatons get busy assembling the Mech Knights' parts that were just delivered.
”Very well… We are almost ready here as well.”
Their preparations may not be enough but this should bring them good results. At the very least, they wouldn't be helpless once the Empire descended unlike what he had dreamed before…
'That won't happen again…'
As his thoughts reached this point, he recalled something important
”Avalon, where do you think they'll land this time? Do you think that it would be the same region?”
Wallace waited as the A.I. would perhaps consider the rotation of their planet once the Empire gets closer or perhaps find a decent-looking land or sea near the continent…
'If they landed on the sea, it would be difficult for us to launch an attack it, but if it's on the mainland, it would create huge damage in the area instead…'
Either way, the nearest people in the area of their descent would surely suffer first….
So Wallace was a bit hoping that the Empire would decide to land in some mountain range rather than the far sea.
[ Unable to calculate with the limited information we have. ]
It appears that Avalon requires more data to draw some conclusions. Nevertheless, it is indeed extremely challenging to calculate such a thing.
”I'll be visiting my family, Avalon. If anyone would look for me, you can tell them to wait here…”
[ Affirmative. ]
Wallace then stood up and used his Void Phase…
The lake is still serene with unique flowers growing around them. He can see a couple of wooden boats at the side and a newly painted sign beside it that introduces the lake and the flowers beside it.
Wallace smiled seeing this… He still recalls that this is the place where his soul completely merged with this body through the Cube of Paradox or Pathfinder's help…
After reminiscing for a moment, he headed towards the familiar house of his parents, a place he could call his home on this planet.
This place, or this town, received several improvements on their Town Barrier through Ace's sponsorship. It means that even if the Empire still decided to descend here, they would have enough time to prepare or even fight against them.
Wallace glanced behind him and found the mountain range where the Empire descended in his dream.
Most of the starsh.i.p.s were focused in the Stella Region and a couple of Conqueror Starship that went in this direction seem like they were only tasked to clean up the area… The forces of their fleet were still focused in that region if he remembers it correctly…
Now that he thinks about it, he found it weird for them to descend here… It's not like they are actually looking for him…
”Stella Region…” Wallace muttered as he thought of something…
”Son? You're here? Why don't you enter? Don't just stand there…”
Chase noticed the young man standing in front of their house looking at the sky… He didn't want to interrupt him at first but he thought that he was just being shy or something, so he decided to call him out.
”Father… Yes, I'm going in…”
”Right, I heard you mutter about the Stella Region is there something wrong?”
Chase has many questions about the situation of their planet and about his plans but he decided to ask about Wallace's words just now.
”Ahh… You heard that… I was just curious about the Stella Region. Is there anything special there?”
”There is… Of course, I'm sure that you already know of it.”
Wallace nodded slowly. His father is right, he knows what's special in that place…
It is the only region where the Memory Crystals can be mined in the country. These Crystals can store a massive amount of knowledge and are now being experimented to be used as a medium to make normal humans become Magicians like them.
”Is it a coincidence... Anyway... About the Seed Holdings… How are they progressing, father?”
”Haha… So you're interested in our work there?”
”Welcome home, Brother!”