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When Lin Yuan arrived at the so-called coordinate point 111 with Kaka, he realized that this place actually belonged to the surface of the Dark Nebula, only a hundred kilometers away from the outer base. In the sky, due to exceeding the three hundred kilometer range of the Auditory Radar, the Dark Messenger was long gone. For now, Lin Yuan's identity was unquestioned.
At that moment, as soon as Kaka landed, it performed a stunning transformation. In just two seconds from airborne to ground, it changed from a complex Battle Machine into a formidable Mechanical Warrior standing sixty meters tall. The immense impact and Tremor effect truly justified its status as a D1 level Elite Warrior.
Lin Yuan also noted that this Kaka was an all-around Mechanical Warrior, combining the roles of Heavy Shield defense, Berserk Breakthrough, and Long-Range Sniping. Its exterior alone showcased no less than twenty Blue Light Weapons, making it quite luxurious.
At least, that was how Lin Yuan perceived it.
Gathered at this coordinate point were also another D1 level Elite named Hals, who was evidently the captain of this new squad. Both he and Kaka were on par in terms of overall strength.
The only difference was that Captain Hals had two drones as Retinues and two actual Mercenary Retinues—two E7 level Mechanical Warriors. One of these Mechanical Warriors left Lin Yuan astonished; it was none other than Hal, who had been missing for quite some time!
Hal's entire Mechanical Body had clearly undergone impressive modifications; describing it as overhauled would not be an exaggeration. Moreover, he had changed his personal information, with his name now prefixed as Hal Hals Numina 709411g Family Permanent Professional Retainer! On his Mechanical Body's chest was engraved a mark featuring a peculiar mechanical beast emblem—this kind of mark could not be overlooked in Mechanical City as it represented a family.
To be honest, Lin Yuan did not recognize Hal at first glance. If it weren't for the fact that Hal still carried his own Blue Light Assault Longsword on his back, he might not have identified him at all.
For a moment, Lin Yuan felt an overwhelming surprise; however, the next instant brought forth a sense of dread.
How did Hal end up here? What about Bison? How could he escape the Ninth Legion's search? And how did he become Hals's Professional Retainer? Moreover, it was permanent—this meant he would be Hals's Retinue for life. The cost of such an arrangement was undeniably significant.
If it were just that, Lin Yuan would have no complaints; in the face of life and death, securing one's future life was understandable. His greatest concern was that Hal might reveal his situation to save himself, which would be like setting a ticking time bomb for him!
Fortunately, in his current form, Hal would not recognize him at all.
Amidst this uncertainty and suspicion, Lin Yuan decided to remain silent.
"Very well, everyone is here. Now I will issue the orders. According to the higher-ups' decision, our team needs to patrol and remain vigilant from coordinate point 111 to coordinate point 14 over the next month, eliminating all Dark Demon Race within our line of sight. Anyone have anything to add?"
At this moment, Captain Hars commanded decisively, as if such matters were routine and commonplace.
"No additions, Captain. My Gravity Great Axe is itching for action; let those damned Dark Demon Race tremble and weep beneath my mighty axe!" shouted the Mechanical Warrior **70**, swinging a mechanical great axe that was fifty meters long and thirty meters wide, weighing hundreds of tons.
"I have nothing to add either, Captain!" Kaka said calmly, which also indicated their confidence in their strength as d1 level Elite Warriors. Even with just three members in the team, they felt unconcerned.
"Excellent. As usual, we'll form a half Hexagonal Array. **70**, you and your Retinue drones will take the lead. Hal, my loyal Retinue, you will support and defend the left flank of **70**. Don't be nervous; you've performed well consistently. If you survive this month's routine patrol, I will reward you with better equipment and modification opportunities! Kaka, you and your Retinue drones will stay five kilometers behind on the right flank of **70**. Keep your pace steady and avoid chaos. If any unexpected situation arises, call for support immediately! I will be five kilometers behind your left flank. Let's move out! Good luck!"
With that, Captain Hars quickly assigned everything: three d1 level Mechanical Knights, two Professional Retainers, and four Retinue drones set off simply. Lin Yuan observed everything from the shadows, feeling particularly alert because he sensed from Captain Hars's words that this seemingly simple patrol could be extremely dangerous. To make matters worse, his drones were unarmed; if they encountered the Dark Demon Race, it would be disastrous. If they didn't resist, they would surely perish; if they did resist, they risked exposure. He could only hope that Kaka wouldn't assign him a suicide mission.
Next came the monotonous march. Strangely enough, neither Captain Hars, nor **70**, nor Kaka adopted their third flight form but instead moved slowly across the surface in their First Combat Form. They seemed particularly attentive to changes in the terrain; sometimes even a slight elevation in the ground would put them on high alert.
This puzzled Lin Yuan. Did they not care about aerial attacks? Or did they believe that four drones from the Retinue could ignore dangers from above?
Even Claire couldn't find any answers to this confusion.
However, after more than ten hours passed without any danger appearing—no incidents whatsoever—Hars, **70**, and Kaka showed no signs of impatience as they continued their slow advance at a speed of one kilometer per hour. It was evident that traveling from coordinate point 111 to coordinate point 14 was quite a distance.
Gradually, Lin Yuan began to notice something amiss. As he passed through various terrains using his Intellect to record all changes, he found that these seemingly fixed landscapes continued to change over time. In other words, it was impossible to rely on the terrain to track past paths; this was a land that moved.
Lin Yuan and the other three drones from the Retinue diligently followed along the flanks, maintaining a distance of zero meters from the ground like foolish followers. He was genuinely curious why such powerful individuals as Hars, **70**, and Kaka needed to make such a show of having these so-called Retinue. Even Hal shouldn't need them; after all, despite only being one level apart from e7 to d1, the difference in actual strength was akin to that between a stream and a mighty river.
In this almost tedious state of confusion, their team traveled further away, already over three thousand kilometers from the outer base. Yet strangely enough, they had not encountered even a single Dark Demon Race.
Lin Yuan couldn't help but wonder if Hals and the others' patrols were even meaningful. He had never heard of patrolling three thousand kilometers away from the base.
But just as boredom reached its peak, a massive attack struck out of nowhere! The first to be hit was not the leading **70, nor Kaka, but rather Hals, who was at the back. Lin Yuan's Auditory Radar only managed to catch a glimpse of a black mist suddenly enveloping Hals, followed by a roar from him!
"Level 1 Earthbound Ghosts, three of them, secure!"
The rumbling sound felt as if the entire earth was collapsing. The black mist swirled, accompanied by a strange hissing noise that was not within normal frequency—it was lower than subsonic waves.
Meanwhile, at the front, **70 remained on alert without providing backup. Only Kaka quickly set up a Sniper Rifle even more formidable than Lin Yuan's Falling Star and fired a shot that swiftly ended the battle.
Throughout it all, Lin Yuan never got a clear view of the fight, which left him quite shaken. Indeed, the existence and combat style of level d1 entities were beyond his reach.
However, this mindless attack seemed to open Pandora's Box. As they continued their patrol forward, attacks became more frequent and intense. Most were level twelve Earthbound Ghosts. Lin Yuan also figured out what these creatures were: special life forms living in the Dark Nebula, not belonging to the Dark Demon Race. Their relationship with the Dark Demon Race was somewhat akin to that of humans with wolfdogs. They excelled in stealth and ambushes, often able to eliminate opponents silently. Moreover, they were cunning; if one attack failed, they would immediately retreat miles away without facing their foes directly—quite troublesome.
Fortunately, whether it was Hals, **70, or Kaka, all were Mechanical Knights trained in the Elite training of Mechanical City. With rich combat experience and composure under pressure, they could typically end battles within seconds upon encountering those Earthbound Ghosts.
However, this situation changed after they had traveled over a thousand kilometers. Not only did they face Earthbound Ghost attacks, but another powerful entity from the Dark Demon Race emerged—referred to by Hals and his team as the Master of Darkness. These Masters of Darkness could control large numbers of Earthbound Ghosts and launch complex yet deadly assaults.
At this moment, not only Hals but also **70 and Kaka joined the fray. Hal and another Professional Retainer named 0 also entered the battle. Even the remaining three drones in their Retinue occasionally coordinated attacks. Meanwhile, Lin Yuan awkwardly stood by, unable to do anything—after all, he couldn't just rush in empty-handed to fight! (To be continued.)
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