Chapter 709: Chapter 347: Sub-grade Star Soul

"What do you mean?"

"That child seems to really long for companions," the Dragon Witch said.

Farina, who was more attentive and often stayed with this group of girls who came to the City of the Ship’s Rudder, was also the most mature among them; she could see through Meimei’s thoughts, and Li Ang did not doubt her.

"Then why come to me with this question?"

The Dragon Witch smiled, "Because in her understanding of our Nebis, you’re a key figure. She must subconsciously desire to build trust in you."

Li Ang pondered, and Farina continued, "In her original world, many people helped her, such as the ones you’re familiar with, like Elaphia and Lisya from the Order Investigation Corps, but these people left her one by one, which must have been a huge blow to her.

"She has witnessed the world’s destruction, so she won’t be mired in the past, but the longing in her heart cannot be erased. Mentioning companions and others touches her deeply, and her perception of you has changed significantly. You can take this opportunity to make a bid."

"Make a bid for what?" Li Ang felt Farina’s gaze was somewhat odd.

"Bid for one more high-end combat force to join the team. As for your personal matters, this sister will not meddle, hehe." Farina covered her mouth and chuckled softly.

"Let’s see."

Previously, due to Meluna, there were some misunderstandings with Meimei, and he didn’t know to what extent he could trust her to clear things up.

"Hey, consider me, will you?" Xiaomo called out from the side.

Li Ang and Farina continued their conversation on one side, with the beast-eared youth supporting the Shadow Curtain feeling uncomfortable. In front were the two of them, while behind, Meluna and Meimei walked separately, quite far apart, forcing him to cover a large area with the curtain, which was quite laborious.

"Alright, alright, we’re back."

Having returned to Xiaomo’s side, it wasn’t long before the group arrived near the location marked by Loken.

It was a small building inside the Sky Flame Shipyard, connected with other office buildings but in an out-of-the-way, inconspicuous spot.

The interior staircases of the small building had exits on only one side every two floors. The internal structure was unique, with an outward-facing staircase reaching only the first, third, and fifth floors, while another hidden entrance led to the second and fourth floors.

The second and fourth floors were precisely where the former factory manager’s study and workroom, connected by an elevator, were located.

With Loken’s diagram, the target location wasn’t hard to find. Through a detour covered by lush greenery, they naturally came to the concealed stairway entrance.

Walking ahead, Xiaomo raised his hand to stop the group, seeing someone with a matching purpose from his perspective.

An old man sat in a wheelchair, clutching a cane, pushed by a secretary-like woman from afar. Beside them was a guard wearing black armor.

That was clearly an Annihilation Knight.

After exchanging glances, the group deduced that the old man was probably Karon, the true authority of Sky Flame and the person in charge of cooperation between the shipyard and the Empire. Having an Annihilation Knight as a guard wasn’t surprising.

However, this Annihilation Knight was different. He was clad in black heavy armor bristling with sharp blades, yet did not wear the Divine Eye Helmet.

"This will do, mind guarding outside." At the stairway entrance, the secretary spoke to the Annihilation Knight.

"Understood," said the Annihilation Knight.

Li Ang immediately turned back, looking at Meluna and Meimei, who both gently shook their heads.

After the secretary and Karon entered the building, Li Ang led the four of them to retreat a certain distance and promptly asked, "Are there more of such Annihilation Knights?"

"I’ve never seen one before; they should all be mindless weapons," Meimei said through gritted teeth.

"Now, this is..."

Li Ang was a bit hesitant, unsure if the Annihilator’s Protection would be effective against such a sentient target.

[Annihilation Knight Rose Olin]

[A special type of weapon crafted from Annihilator Flesh by the Holy Speriel Empire; due to her strong will overcoming the immense pressure brought by Star Soul Flesh, her very nature is shifting towards a legendary entity]

[Race: Human·Sub-grade Star Soul]

[Profession: Swordsman, Tier 5 (+2) [Power of the Star Soul adapted]]

[Summoned Creatures: Destruction Thunder Blade, Tier 7]

[Energy Source: Annihilator Flesh, Tier 7]

[Equipment: Annihilation Heavy Sword, Tier 6 (+1) [Power of the Star Soul adapted]. Hell Blade Armor, Tier 6 (+1) [Power of the Star Soul adapted]. Hell Blade Helmet, Tier 6 (+1) [Power of the Star Soul adapted].]

[Secret Technique: Comprehensive Secret Technique - Destruction Thunder Slash, Starlight Overload]

[Skills: Power of the Annihilator, Swordsman [Strong Physique, Suppressing Slash, Fierce Attack Swordsmanship], Weapon [Thunder of Annihilation], Sub-grade Star Soul [Charged Star Soul Light]]

[Combat Power Amplification: 65%]

Sub-grade Star Soul? Isn’t that something Meimei mentioned, which only appeared towards the later stages of the disaster in her Nebis?

Currently unable to explain it to others without complicating matters, Li Ang doesn’t intend to bring up this issue yet.

"With my shadow, we might sneak in without her noticing, but with her blocking the entrance, there’s no way we’re getting in," Xiaomo said.

"Should we take her down?" Meluna’s hand went to her sword’s hilt.

"Taking her down is easy, but..."

Li Ang sorted through his complex thoughts and cleared a few situations.

Firstly, the Empire has been advancing their operations in places unknown to them, including the City of the Ship’s Rudder. However, the appearance of a Sub-grade Star Soul probably wasn’t intentional. Even if they know this female Annihilation Knight named Rose is a Sub-grade Star Soul, they likely can’t produce them in large numbers.

The system panel says Rose managed to merge well with Annihilator Flesh due to her strong will, exceeding the previously seen knights with Xiaomo that were prone to losing control.