"It's been a long time, my friend. Time does not seem to have left any traces on you."
When the guest landed on the ship, the entire vessel even trembled slightly.
It was a colossal creature. Its entire body was covered in shell like armor, and its sharp blade-like legs glinted with deadly light. Its mere presence sent the sailors into a panic.
"Mudar? Heh, from your perspective, it has indeed been a long time. For me, it has only been a few months. My friend, how have you been?"
After his initial surprise, Lu PingAn sensed the familiar telepathic voice and naturally recalled who this was.
One of the "Ancient Heroes," Mudar the "Great Educator" appeared to be a War Machine, yet he had always defined himself as a psychic engineer and educator.
When he had first been awakened from his slumber, he had chosen to ally himself with the then-obscure Rebirth Merchant Guild and Lu Mouren.
Later, however, upon hearing that the bloodline of his former clansmen—now known as the Abyss Insectoids—had returned, he naturally shifted his focus there.
He had apparently taken part in the liberation of the Awakened Insectoids.
"You represent the Awakened Insectoids?"
"The insect swarm. We now call ourselves the Free Armored Horn Clan."
"Oh, sorry. I haven't looked into matters on your side before. Could you tell me about it?"
This time, in confronting the Abyss Insectoids, their Expeditionary Force was somewhat lacking in both intelligence and practical combat experience.
The Armored Horn Clan had come to them, most likely to offer help of their own accord.
"Of course. We also need your help to secure a place for us in the reborn nation."
Lu PingAn's expression became somewhat subtle upon hearing that. It was not that he was surprised they had demands,