Old Friend

Adding two mechanical arms to the Squire Mech was a major overhaul. The shoulder armor had to be removed, the servo mechanisms adjusted, a new frame added, and finally the mechanical arms installed.

Going through that whole process at the Adeptus Mechanicus's pace would take another ten days to half a month.

Fortunately, Li Qinwu did not have to wait idly, because Norn, the Space Marine he had contacted earlier, had replied!

One day, while Li Qinwu was meditating in his high-class quarters, Major Noah came to find him.

"My lord! I contacted the Angel you asked me to reach before. We found Lord Norn!"

Li Qinwu's eyes lit up.

"Oh! What's the situation?"

"My lord, Lord Norn and his squad are deployed on the front line before the Titan Temple.

They just carried out a decapitation mission and eliminated an Ork Big Mek!

They've now withdrawn to the Astra Militarum lines for sixteen hours of rest. You can visit them now!"

Overjoyed, Li Qinwu put on his Power Armor, went with Major Noah to the airfield, borrowed an atmospheric aircraft, and sped off toward the front lines.

The aircraft landed at a temporary airfield on the front line, and Li Qinwu jumped straight out.

"Norn! Black Uncle Norn! I'm here!!"

Major Noah led Li Qinwu toward an underground bunker.

"Come with me, my lord. The Angels are resting in the bunker!"

The two moved swiftly through the trenches and reached the bunker before long.

Many Astra Militarum elites were guarding the outside of the bunker. They had to protect the noble Angels and ensure no one disturbed their precious rest time.

The Astra Militarum stopped Li Qinwu, and Major Noah stepped forward.

"Move aside, soldiers. This is a guest of the Angels!"

After she showed the Astra Militarum soldiers