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Caesar had already told Xiao Ce about it, so Xiao Ce had no objection to it.

Something is better than nothing.

As Xiao Ce spoke, he looked at Raymond, who, seeing Xiao Ce looking at him, immediately said, "Mr. Xiao Ce, do you want to test out the power of this weapon?"

Upon hearing Raymond's words, Xiao Ce burst out laughing. These digital beings were truly clever; they immediately understood what Xiao Ce was thinking.

Knowing that these people preferred to be direct, Xiao Ce didn't mince words; he simply wouldn't beat around the bush. "Yes, Mr. Raymond, I'd like to see the power of this firearm..."

Raymond nodded, casually took out one of the guns, and then said to Xiao Ce, "The energy stored in each of these guns should be enough to sustain three hours of high-intensity combat... So, it's almost enough to cover a complete battle... For normal infiltration, small-scale combat, and light use, you can use them for a long time."

Hearing Raymond's words, Xiao Ce was pleasantly surprised.

Raymond was talking, but his hands were still moving.

At this moment, Raymond was no longer a blur of light and shadow; he was inside a set of clothes, so no one could clearly see his appearance.

Without any hesitation, he immediately had someone leave a target-like object nearby.

As Raymond spoke, he immediately activated the weapon. Once activated, a condensed, almost silent blue beam of light instantly pierced through the superalloy target used for testing a hundred meters away, leaving a molten hole. Its power was indeed comparable to a small artillery shell.

After reading it, Xiao Ce said, "If we use this weapon to attack those robots, will it be able to break through their armor? Will it make their indestructible bodies no longer indestructible?"

Upon hearing Xiao Ce's words, Raymond smiled and then said, "That's right, it can cause damage..."

As he spoke, Raymond walked to one side of the warehouse, where the most crucial and complex equipment was located.

It should be the machine that can extract consciousness and create lifelike humans...

This system was housed in a specially designed metal container with its own power source and life support system. Inside the container were small biogel life support capsules similar to those seen in laboratories, precision neural bundle connection arms, and a control terminal that flashed countless indicator lights and holographic projections.

Raymond emphasized that this requires a professional to maintain and operate, and that if Xiao Ce wanted to learn how to operate it himself in the future, he could do so personally.

Of course, it's also possible to choose some trustworthy people to operate it. Raymond suggests that it's best to first produce a humanoid figure that is trustworthy.

After all, these devices need to monitor the data 24/7; if the data is corrupted and not corrected in time, it will lead to failure...

Xiao Ce naturally nodded in agreement; he already had a suitable candidate in mind...

The right person to choose from is Director Mi and his team.

Those people were people Xiao Ce could trust, and could be considered his people.

However, Xiao Ce did not share this idea with Raymond and the others.

Finally, he looked at the core components of the Hive air defense system. These were actually high-speed weapons, which were still considered ordinary weapons, but their design was quite novel.

Having seen those incredibly advanced things before, these seem rather ordinary now...

After the inspection, Raymond emphasized the importance of these weapons to Xiao Ce...

Xiao Ce naturally exchanged a few polite words with them...

For the next three days, they made preparations, but the three leaders of their creation base did not go to see Xiao Ce.

Xiao Ce was somewhat suspicious. If it were these kinds of things, why would they bother to come to him specifically? They could have just had Xiao Dingshan relay the message.

However, as it turned out, three days had passed and they hadn't actually contacted Xiao Ce about anything.

They simply talked about the collaboration.

These days, none of them have looked for Xiao Ce.

It doesn't seem to have any deeper meaning.

They simply discussed the cooperation with Xiao Ce and gave him some useful equipment and weapons...

It was a worthwhile trip, quite an upheaval for Xiao Ce...

Three days passed in the blink of an eye. When everything was ready, Xiao Ce, Xiao Dingshan, A Tie and other robots, along with five base researchers, escorted by Nova and a team of elite guards, once again boarded the vertical orbital shuttle and returned to the uppermost Polaris Port.

The huge, semi-circular dock platform was brightly lit.

The uniquely designed submarine belonging to Xiao Ce and his team had been re-docked onto the jet bridge for final resupply and inspection. Several small engineering boats were clearing the thin layer of ice clinging to the submarine's hull.

As Xiao Ce and his group stepped onto the cold alloy dock, three solid figures of light and shadow stood silently by the corridor bridge next to the submarine entrance.

The newcomers were none other than the three giants: Caesar (Gold), Raymond (Red), and Evelyn (Blue).

Their arrival instantly quieted the bustling port area, and the staff subconsciously lowered their movements and looked at them with awe.

Xiao Ce was clearly surprised to see these three giants.

I thought they would never appear again...

Unexpectedly, they even came in person to deliver it. Xiao Dingshan said to Xiao Ce, "Xiao Ce, it seems they still value you very much... It's been so long since they've appeared here..."

Xiao Ce nodded with a smile.

At this moment, Caesar stepped forward first: "Mr. Xiao Ce, the supplies and personnel are ready. We hope they are in your hands and can become a useful asset. Cleaning up the remnants of the Illuminati and integrating Western forces is the first and most crucial step in preparing for the future storm. Time is not on our side. We hope you can seize the opportunity..."

After listening to Caesar's words, Xiao Ce nodded and then said firmly, "I will make good use of these powers. The matter in the West will be resolved as soon as possible."

He paused, then added, "I will also investigate the mystery of Tianyin to the end. I hope we can maintain open communication regarding any clues."

Caesar nodded: "Of course!"

As he spoke, Raymond stepped forward, his voice hardening slightly: "Remember your promise, Xiao Ce! This equipment is not a toy! If I find out it's being misused, or wasted in your hands due to pointless internal strife... you know the consequences! My people will ensure their safety, and I hope you can ensure the safety of our researchers!"

His sharp gaze swept over the five slightly nervous researchers.

The accompanying captain of the Iron Guard, a burly man with only sharp eyes visible beneath his mask, immediately straightened up, clenched his right fist, and struck his chest once, producing a dull metallic clang, to indicate that he had accepted the order.

Xiao Ce smiled and said, "Of course, don't worry. I value these precious darlings even more than you do..."

Raymond nodded after listening to Xiao Ce's words.

Having said this, Xiao Ce looked at them and said, "Thank you all for coming to see me off. I will never forget your kindness..."

Just then, several people nodded: "Mr. Xiao Ce, we will contact you regarding the next steps based on your situation. If you have any further questions, you can have Mr. Xiao Dingshan contact us. As we said before, time is actually running out..."

"The ten years we mentioned is just a rough estimate; we can't know for sure... It could be a year, or it could be decades... so..."

Before Caesar could finish speaking, Xiao Ce nodded and said, "Don't worry, I know about this... In the current situation, all we can do is our best to fulfill our responsibilities..."

Upon seeing this, Xiao Dingshan stepped forward and bowed slightly to the three figures of light: "Rest assured, Speakers, I will do my best to assist Xiao Ce and ensure the smooth progress of the cooperation."

Caesar and the others nodded in agreement, then said to Xiao Ce, "Alright, Mr. Xiao Ce, take care!"

Xiao Ce said no more, nodded slightly to the three speakers, glanced at Nova and the guards who were on high alert, and finally looked at Xiao Dingshan and A Tie: "Let's go!"

He turned around first and stepped onto the jet bridge connecting to the submarine.

Xiao Dingshan followed closely behind, and the five researchers boarded the ship one by one under the protection of the Iron Guards. The robots, including A Tie, also followed with slightly stiff steps. Nova and the Iron Guards who remained stood solemnly by the corridor bridge.

The heavy, round alloy hatch spun and closed behind Xiao Ce, shutting out the cold air of the port and the three beams of light that were watching them.

A slight depressurization sound was heard, and warm air from the living quarters enveloped the entire body.

"Dock disengaged. Flight route cleared."

"Prepare for departure," an electronic voice announced inside the cabin.

Through the narrow porthole, Xiao Ce took one last look back.

The massive, arched alloy gate, the bustling mechanized dock, the jagged outline of icebergs in the distance, and the three still clearly visible beams of light on the dock, representing the highest will and power of the base—golden and steady, red and sharp, blue and profound.

The submarine shuddered slightly, then began to slide smoothly backward, emerging from the entrance of the ice cave.

The beam of the searchlight pierced the dark seawater, illuminating the ice-covered channel ahead.

"Navigation setting: British Empire, Lingas Port. Full speed ahead."

Xiao Ce gave the order in a deep voice.

With a deep hum from the engine, the submarine, like a nimble steel whale, turned south, towards the land that awaited its chance to turn the tide, breaking through millennia of ice and deep waters, and sped away.

The view outside the porthole changed rapidly, with the inky black sea regaining its dominant color, and the silhouette of a huge iceberg gradually shrinking and blurring in the background.

Inside the submarine, only the steady roar of the engine and the low hum of the air circulation system could be heard.

The accompanying base researchers sat quietly in their designated area, curiously examining the interior of the submarine, but maintaining excellent discipline.

The Iron Guard Captain stood like a statue near the hatch, his eyes scanning the surroundings warily beneath his mask.

Xiao Dingshan sat down opposite Xiao Ce and looked at him, saying, "Xiao Ce, this time you're going straight back to Lingas City. Don't you need to confront them directly...?"

Xiao Ce nodded: "That's right, there's no need to beat around the bush. If we go back now, those people from the Western Alliance should still be there. We now control those soldiers, and apart from those so-called Iron Guards, we have nothing to fear. Besides, their Iron Guards might not be as powerful as ours..."

Although their accompanying guards numbered only ten, these ten were standard humanoid figures, clad in exoskeletons and equipped with weapons; they were truly not afraid of them in a fight.

Upon hearing Xiao Ce's words, Xiao Dingshan's eyes gleamed with excitement: "Then, after we finish our business in the West, can we go back?"

Xiao Ce nodded, then said to Xiao Dingshan, "I need to rest for a while..."

Xiao Dingshan nodded in agreement, then said to Xiao Ce, "Okay, Xiao Ce, I'll tell you when we get there..."

After an unknown amount of time, Xiao Dingshan softly called to Xiao Ce, "Xiao Ce, we're almost there..."

Xiao Ce slowly walked over at this moment...

After he woke up, he looked around and found that it was still pitch black all around him.

He slept very soundly, perhaps because he was underwater.

Xiao Dingshan said to Xiao Ce, "Xiao Ce, should we expose ourselves directly... or..."

Xiao Ce said to Xiao Dingshan, "First, reveal part of the submarine to them. They'll definitely go looking for Viktor King... Once Viktor King arrives, we have encrypted communication..."

After listening to Xiao Ce's words, Xiao Dingshan didn't waste any words and simply nodded.

Then he issued the order...

They are not afraid of being attacked or locked on. They have the strongest counter-reconnaissance capabilities. If there is any danger, they can quickly dive to a safe depth.

...

Meanwhile, George, a naval soldier on night watch in Lingas Harbor, was wrapped tightly in his coat and shivering as he patrolled the breakwater.

The early morning chill was biting, the sea fog was thick, and visibility was extremely low.

He kicked away a piece of broken ice at his feet, cursing, and his gaze habitually swept across the dark sea.

Suddenly, he stopped abruptly, his heart pounding in his chest!

Not far from the port breakwater, in the thick fog, a huge, dark steel spine with lines so smooth it seemed unlike any known ship suddenly appeared on the sea!

It moved silently, like a lurking prehistoric beast, rising and falling gently with the waves.

“God…God…” George’s teeth started chattering. He rubbed his eyes, wondering if he was hallucinating.

But the thing remained, cold, unfamiliar, and oppressive. Seeing this, they scrambled towards the nearest watchtower...