Ming Dynasty and New Rome and Infinite Magic Machine

Chapter 1746 Recruitment
"You mean he's also interested in conscription?"

"He did express something similar—of course, whether he'll directly send the troops from Vajra Continent to you, I don't know. But since he's willing to intervene directly, he definitely has to give you a result. So, Heavenly Lord, do you want to see him now?"

"wait a minutes."

Shangluo took some time to call Zhu Xianxi—he didn't speak directly, because things were moving too fast here.

In such situations, the transfer station of the Embroidered Uniform Guard comes in handy.

"Ask my senior brother for me," he said to the switchboard. "I want to recruit some aliens as my retinue. Just let him know. He can give me a yes or no."

At 365x speed, one second is six minutes. If Zhu Xianxi is trying to express something complex, he could talk for days.

Shangluo waited in place for 18 minutes before the transfer station gave him a reply:
The emperor said: "Yes."

Did he even consider it? In just three seconds. Did he listen for two seconds, think for one second, and then agree?

“Even if there’s a problem, he won’t directly say ‘no’ to me; he’s not used to doing that. If he disagrees, he’ll seek a consensus with me later—so I’m just reporting this to him. I’ll discuss it with him in detail later.” He looked at Ao Zang, “Then, let’s invite that Phoenix King over.”

Moments later, Shangluo met the overlord of this world on the small island.

"Your Excellency," the Phoenix King knelt before him, "welcome back. We have been awaiting your command."

"There's no need for that. I haven't given you any orders."

“I know.” He lowered his head. “I know we were once beings rejected by you. I know all of this because I have read the main text of history. I learned from it that your will exists in the world beyond the heavens, but I also know that it is your mercy that allows this world to continue. I do not expect you to value our world more. I only hope to repay your mercy as much as possible—at least, I will never cause you any trouble.”

"Yes, this is very good." Shangluo nodded.

From this perspective, the Phoenix King's rule over this world has been effective—he ended the usurpation brought about by the Witch King, keeping the world under control and preventing it from causing him any trouble so far.

"However, you don't need to belittle yourselves. I've just learned a little about your history—there are quite a few noteworthy aspects. King Aozang has also told you the purpose of my visit."

The Phoenix King nodded: "The Dragon God has already explained the situation to me—regarding your first matter, we are extremely honored to be able to provide our services. Those banished angels will receive the treatment they deserve here. As you wish, we will establish a highly confidential department to oversee this matter, ensuring that these angels live like normal people in a safe and controlled environment until their sentences are served."

“Many of them have suffered severe psychological trauma. If they suddenly awaken and become destructive due to their trauma, I authorize you to use force to kill them.” “Understood.” The Phoenix King nodded. “As you wish, Your Majesty.”

"And the second thing? It's about recruiting soldiers here."

"This is what I want to say to you with apologies—we are certainly happy to fight for God and stand shoulder to shoulder with angels. However, we are afraid that we do not meet your requirements in terms of conditions."

“Your combat strength is quite good. The best among you are already comparable to an ordinary member of the ‘Angel Army’.”

"Yes, thank you for your kind invitation—but this is precisely why we cannot accept the summons. The extraordinary powers you have witnessed are gifts from the Fire Serpent. The crucial organ provided by the Fire Serpent is our liver, or in other words, our blood. Our power comes from our blood, and our extra fire lungs can accelerate the pumping of divine blood; all other abilities are based on these. However, this also means that our battles will consume enormous amounts of pheromone."

"Ah," Shangluo nodded, "So that means you'll need to do the same when you're fighting up there?"

"Yes, Your Majesty. Moreover, considering the flow rate of 365 times, and taking into account our enormous demand for phlogiston—if Fire Clan warriors were to enter the Upper Realm, their only fate would probably be the same as deep-sea fish coming ashore: they would explode."

This seems to have happened before. I remember the last time those Roman submariners went back, they also bombed it.

“However!” the Phoenix King suddenly spoke up, “While we cannot provide you with Fire Clan troops, we are fully capable of responding to your call. For among us, it is not only Fire Clan members who possess considerable combat power. I am honored to introduce to you the warriors from the Atmospheric Shepherd Clan—the Herian Storm Assault Team.”

A barrage of fire erupted before Shangluo. Soldiers clad in tactical armor, aided by jetpacks, descended from the sky with ghostly speed. Their assault rifles were unerring, each shot hitting a fist-sized target hundreds of meters away with pinpoint accuracy. A common feature among them was the full-face breathing mask and the phlogiston canisters slung across their backs.

"These warriors from the Atmospheric Herdsmen should be able to meet your needs."

"Do they... know any magic?"

"In reality, none of us are completely immune to magic—we all have the gift from the serpent, as do the Air Clan. It's just that without the sacrifice of the Air Serpent, their organs cannot be fully activated. But the wind element belongs to the lungs, and their lungs are indeed naturally enhanced. Here, their characteristic is that they can overclock by absorbing phlogiston. As you just saw, they accelerated their movements."

In terms of speed alone, they are indeed comparable to the warriors of the Fire Clan.

"This ability should extend to the upper realms. They are proficient in the use of various ranged and melee weapons, and their equipment is designed for overclocked combat."

This means they've adapted to overclocked tactical coordination. Up there, as long as we can supply enough phlogiston, they can launch tactical attacks at 365x speed. This acceleration is just right, preventing them from exploding like the Firefowl. They also seem to be better able to adapt to the pressure differences created by this speed change. However, if a real battle breaks out, their phlogiston canisters might not be enough; we need to find a way to solve the charging problem.

(End of this chapter)