Fang Mo had transformed from Kaili into Roster, becoming the Third Legion's deputy legion commander.
Not even his trusted subordinates had noticed anything amiss. They only felt that General Roster seemed to have returned, once again becoming the decisive, brilliant commander he had been before.
Every day, he worked in the military headquarters, handling military affairs, deploying troops and supplies, and familiarizing himself with the Mechanical Empire's entire operation.
The more he got involved, the more Fang Mo realized how powerful the Mechanical Empire was. The Third Legion alone had thirty thousand mechs of various levels and over a thousand Liquid Metal Warriors. It also had countless starships, fighter jets, and unmanned aircraft.
This single legion was far stronger than the Thirteen Alliance Army had been. It had nearly ten Level 6 Liquid Metal Warriors, and as many as a hundred Level 5 Liquid Metal Warriors.
The Mechanical Empire had sent five legions into the Ancient Realm, all now stationed across the Fenyu Continent. They had already built more than ten fortresses.
Clearly, they intended to put down roots in the Ancient Realm: building fortresses, mining facilities, and energy centers. They were gearing up for a prolonged war.
The Black Flame Mountain Range was the Mechanical Empire's main focus. Not only was it suitable for building energy centers, it also contained a Primordial Vibranium source ore deposit. That was why the Mechanical Empire was advancing step by step, intent on clearing the entire range.
They were building a stable rear base for the Mechanical Empire!
The more things went this way, the more Fang Mo knew he couldn't let them succeed. Taking advantage of his position, he learned everything about the fortresses' energy systems, weapons, defenses, and firepower arrangements. He also left spatial markers while making inspection rounds.
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