Li Qinwu's troops had already assembled on the warship's deck: vehicles, tanks, and Squire Mechs, while the infantry carried full loads of ammunition and power cells.
Wearing a Squire Mech pilot suit, Rudosen gathered several of Li Qinwu's senior officers and said:
"Regarding this mission, the location is within Ork-controlled territory. The Astra Militarum has not pushed this far yet, so we'll be relying entirely on ourselves.
"The Squire Mechs and armored units will establish a defensive line on the surface after reaching the Hive City ruins, preventing other Orks from approaching.
"Afterward, the infantry will follow their commanders down into the Hive City to search for the STC Template."
Rudosen explained the mission details to the officers. He had made it big now and finally got his wish to pilot a Squire Mech.
Li Qinwu's retired golden Squire Mech had now been handed over to him.
In addition, Li Qinwu currently had six Squire Mechs. Their pilots were the Traffic Light Trio, Rudosen, Les, and a mortal noble from Honor Star.
Meanwhile, Li Qinwu went to find Sage Rob.
Sage Rob was in his room, fiddling with code on a screen. Li Qinwu carried two bags of Holy Oil and pushed the door open without ceremony.
"Ah, Sage Rob! Long time no see!"
Sage Rob saved his code and turned to look at Li Qinwu.
"Count, what do you want?"
Li Qinwu set the Holy Oil on the table.
"What do you mean, what do I want? Can't I come visit you? Have a chat and catch up?"
Sage Rob clicked his tongue and glanced at the Holy Oil.
"Count, you don't visit the Temple of the Machine God without reason. Get to the point."
He knew about Holy Oil. He had studied the stuff before; it could provide