Ark Plan · Purger · No. 9527

Clang!

The gem-blue eyes on the mask worn by the Legendary Battleship Gemstone River in its Squid Girl form suddenly flew open, as though the ring of metal had echoed through the hearts of every spectator.

The originally invisible Electromagnetic Restraint Armor manifested as an incomparably sharp ring of brilliant electricity, rising above its head and condensing into a dazzling angelic halo.

In the distance.

Every time the banded, light-like tentacles on the "Flagellates" lashed out, they burst into a shower of dazzling sparks around the Gemstone River.

"Assessment: Attack type is a composite of mental and energy forms."

The ship spirit's utterly even voice echoed in Olivia's heart. Its Mechanical Mind had overridden its original personality traits, making it an exceptionally reliable combat support.

"Probe with a counterattack. Charge the Electromagnetic Cannon!"

Olivia remained sufficiently cautious toward these bizarre things that, judging by their style alone, were clearly relics of ancient times.

Moreover, Evan had long since told her about the secrets of epochal changes and ancient civilizations, as well as Sorcery Garden · Poseidia City, Sorcery Garden · Chichen Itza Pyramid, and Sorcery Garden · Uruk Great Temple.

A mysterious connection had long used Adventurer's Blood as a bond, linking them to some deep secret of the world. There was absolutely no use in running away.

Delving into the secrets behind these mysterious beings was clearly more valuable than simply killing them through brute force.

What abilities did they possess? Did they have companions? Were they Ancient God's Retinue or descendants of a civilization? Why had they appeared here? And from which era had they come?

The truth of this world would gradually reveal itself as they continued exploring.

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!

Dozens of fist-sized tungsten steel rounds leaped out in succession from the built-in compressed Space