Chapter 689 - 652: Recruiting the Thunder Angel
After ending the conversation with Sazer, the big direction was set, and that was to let Da Fei handle everything with full authority.
After all, even though Sazer was an Angel Leader, he didn’t have much understanding of the Nightmare Space, nor could he offer many valuable suggestions regarding the development of the Nightmare Space. In any case, if there was a need for fight and clearance, just say the word. And Da Fei was more than happy to be without NPC constraints, so next up was implementation.
As for the Legion Transmission, the transport of materials and the Command Value of troop deployment are in a 1:1 correspondence, so the extra reward for Da Fei’s Great Crusader assessment, the destruction of 5 Sealing Arrays, and the 500 Command Value for military transport were of course used to transport building materials. If there were any spots left, then it’d be for transporting construction workers.
If no workers were willing to come, it would be okay. Da Fei was now rich in Skill Points and could learn the Construction Skill from the Lord System, enabling the Angels, that lack production skills, to help with construction, but for sure the efficiency was no match for professional builders. In any case, neither the materials nor the construction were issues.
So there was just one last minor problem, and that was that the Nightmare Space didn’t have an inch of clean land, no, it was without soil at all, so how to build the barracks? Surely, they can’t be built on the chessboard, right? Although it seemed like the chessboard was the only platform in the space, whether it was feasible or not was up to the system to decide!
So Da Fei went back into the Nightmare Space through the Space Gate in the square to inspect it again. And Miss Ror followed in with a dozen Angels carrying several large boxes.
Da Fei asked in surprise, "Miss Ror, what is this?"
Miss Ror sighed, "Light Energy Crystal Stones and Wind Energy Crystal Stones. When Angels are gravely injured, these crystal stones can speed up their recovery. Just that we don’t know if Remy can still use the Light Crystal Stones now, but anyway, just put them there for now."
Female Angels are so considerate! Da Fei exclaimed, "Miss Ror, you’ve thought of everything. I’ll thank you on his behalf."
Miss Ror laughed and sighed, "No need to thank me. We’ve put so much effort into rescuing such a strong warrior like Remy, of course we hope he can recover and fight as soon as possible. However, our supplies are running low. Before, we could kill the attacking high-level Demons and refine their spoils of war to sustain the battle, but now, the Demons no longer launch large-scale high-level attacks, instead they send these low-value, Anti-Angel Flesh Demons to besiege us, making our situation increasingly difficult. So, this unexpectedly connected Nightmare Space is an important channel for us to obtain resources. Therefore, Warrior, you are the hope of Divine Punishment City!"
Da Fei chuckled, why say so much? Wouldn’t a kiss explain it all without words?
Da Fei nodded and said, "Don’t worry, we’ve defeated such powerful enemies, there’s nothing we can’t solve!"
At this moment, Da Fei suddenly remembered something and asked, "Miss Ror, the refining of spoils of war you just mentioned, is it the same thing as the Angel Leader’s mission to collect various types of energy materials? Can Divine Punishment City refine all kinds of materials into energy needed for the barrier?"
Miss Ror replied earnestly, "Yes, not only the energy needed for the barrier, but these crystal stones are also byproducts of the refining process. We Angels are a race that helped God to create the world, and our technology for material and energy conversion is more advanced than any other race. However, this technology is too high-end and extends into the realm of God, not something the current Warrior can delve into."
Da Fei was taken aback. That’s quite a big pie being offered! So he asked, "What about the Demon Race? They can’t compare?"
Miss Ror nodded, "Exactly. The Demon Race specializes in spatial conversion, which we readily admit is beyond us. But when it comes to energy conversion, there’s no way they can surpass us Angels. Of course, it’s difficult to say for the once fallen and rebel Angels."
In the end, the speciality of the Angel Race is recycling waste for reuse, right? Good, I like that. Da Fei couldn’t help but reflect, "I wonder how long I will have to struggle before I can dabble in this technology."
Miss Ror shook her head with a smile, "Actually, from the moment the Angel Leader issued the Warrior the collection mission, the Warrior has essentially begun to touch upon this technology."
Da Fei laughed, "So you’re saying that I’m now the raw material supplier?"
Miss Ror said with a smile, "Exactly, but we can only pay with reputation, and this, is the foundation for the Warrior to step by step enter the Divine Country."
Entering the Divine Country! How many fair Angels are waiting there for me to conquer! Da Fei excitedly said, "Speaking of which, the Angel Leader said that we need to collect various types of energy without restrictions, so which kind of energy is most urgently needed by Divine Punishment City?"
Miss Ror replied with a serious tone, "Of course it’s the Light Energy! However, this form of energy seldom exists in a materialized state in the mortal realm, and is usually present in an extremely precious form like Pearl Radiant Stones, which are very difficult to collect. Therefore, Warrior, no need to force yourself."
Da Fei’s eyebrows twitched! Light Energy? When I was developing the Radiant City, the consultant said that the water in the Pool of Radiance is rich in Life Energy, the perfect mineral water to sell to the church, right?
Da Fei hurriedly said, "I’m the Lord of the Pool of Radiance under the roots of the World Tree in the mortal realm. Does Divine Punishment City need the Pool water that is rich in Light Energy?"
Miss Ror exclaimed in surprise, "Of course we need it! The magic of the World Tree is something even our Angel Race deeply respects, but transporting goods from the Underground World to the Divine Punishment City in this hell, would be extremely costly, possibly a loss-making endeavor. I suggest that the Warrior, at the beginning, take what your strength allows, starting with some conveniently portable crystal stones, and Demon Core Essences."
Da Fei nodded, "I see! I will consider it carefully."
In the end, this collection mission is not suitable for bulk goods or mineral transports because player-owned commodity materials can’t be carried around and must be transported through vehicles, ships, and Military Teleportation Arrays. However, now Da Fei has the Divine Artifact, the Nightmare Crystal, which connects to the Nightmare Space of Divine Punishment City, so this becomes quite promising!
During the conversation, Da Fei and his party landed on the chessboard again, and Remy spoke with a voice as weak as a whisper, "Warrior, has the situation stabilized?"
Da Fei laughed: "Exactly, and Angel Leader fully supports our freedom to develop the Nightmare Space, so in the future, its construction will rely heavily on your help."
Ror also set down the box: "Remy, I hope these energy crystals will be of help to you."
Remy gratefully said: "Thank you! I’ve been imprisoned and tortured for ten thousand years, and now I finally have a new beginning. Warrior, thank you for saving me, but I have nothing left to reward you with, so let me follow you and pledge my loyalty to you!"
— System Prompt: You have completed the quest "Escape of the Thunder Angel, Remy"! You gain +2 million Experience, you obtain the loyalty of Thunder Angel, Remy, and Thunder Angel, Remy joins your forces.
— Thunder Angel Remy: Non-military NPC unit. Attack 31, Defense 16, Damage Range 4-11, Health 1150, Mana 1300, Attack Speed 2, Magic Resistance 5%, Stamina 16, Skills: Flying Creature, Thunder Impact, Holy Griffin Breeder. (Note: Remy is currently extremely weak, both attributes and skills are not at full strength)
Then, a beam of golden light descended from the sky!
— System Prompt: Congratulations! You have successfully leveled up to 46! You gain +1 free attribute point, +1 Free Skill Point, +1 Attack bonus for the Ranger profession, +1 Attack bonus for the Primary Sentinel Profession, +1 free attribute bonus for the Master-level Navigator, +1 Attack bonus for Great Crusader, +1 Defense bonus...
— System Prompt: Congratulations! Your Vice Heroine, Katelina, has leveled up to 44...
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Da Fei couldn’t help but laugh heartily; completing quests always gave such a surge of exhilaration! He really had nothing to return, except to pledge himself to me! This is the second NPC to join my gang after Fujimura Master Tamilia. It’s just a pity, damn it, that it’s not a beautiful angel NPC.
As mentioned in the previous text, NPCs can join a player’s team to fight and also enjoy the attribute bonuses of the player’s hero skills, but NPCs don’t have a Command Value, and each NPC must occupy one tactical position. However, the value of NPCs usually lies not in combat, but in the high level of intelligence they provide to players, especially the assisting effects they bring to boss Lord Players.
Looking at his pitifully fragile and barely hanging on attributes, Da Fei did not ponder any further and hurriedly comforted: "What you need to do now is to concentrate on resting and recuperating, and make sure not to let your injuries worsen."
Ror also sighed: "Given Remy’s current awkward situation, becoming the Warrior’s follower is undoubtedly the best solution. I will specifically assign a few warriors to guard you day and night; just focus on resting."
Remy remarked, touched: "Thank you! The bravery shown by the warrior, as well as the steadfastness to not succumb to the Demon’s temptations, has convinced me to follow such a warrior!"
Hahaha! Sure enough, such high-level powerhouses would only consider joining a player when they have no other choice!
Da Fei joked: "You flatter me, but in any case, let’s strive together in the future!"
Small talk over, it was time to get down to business.
Da Fei took out the blueprints for the terrifying Nightmare and tentatively clicked to use them.
— System Prompt: Unable to use! You cannot build at your current location, you lack the necessary materials for construction!
Da Fei was instantly dumbfounded: "You can’t build on the chessboard!"
Ror frowned and said: "Looking over this entire space, this chessboard is the only place we can stand on. If we can’t build here, then where else can we build? How can we even talk about development?"
This is a serious issue! Surely, I wasn’t expected to build outside and then transport the barracks inside? I’m not a god!
Such a question could only be answered by an expert, so Da Fei turned to the Little Furry Bear squatting on the chessboard and asked: "Do you have any suggestions on this matter?"
Little Furry Bear stood motionless for a while, then replied: "Master, as I said before, transforming the Nightmare Space is not an easy task. Just now, Merriphis also mentioned that dreams are born and perish based on thoughts. If Master must face this challenge, perhaps we can start with the Source of Nightmare!"
What does ’must face this challenge’ mean? Even if there are no difficulties, I must create difficulties and push through resolutely!
Da Fei was stunned and said: "So, let the kids dream, dream up an island, and then an island will appear here?"
Little Furry Bear said gravely: "Roughly that’s the idea, but obviously this space is not the product of a child dreaming, so it would require many children to dream the same dream!"
Pfft! Da Fei spewed out his breath, damn, unless I’m the Dream God!
(Today, regardless of how worn out I am from excessive work, I must produce two updates!)(To be continued. If you like this work, feel free to vote with recommendation tickets and monthly tickets at qidian.com. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com to read.)