Time: 21:08:05
Weather: clear skies
The pure white train advanced through the Wasteland.
[Beep, beep, beep... Arsenal Hangar deploying] [Mechs-Augustine, Lancelot, Villain, Bedivere, all Endless units, launch]
Atop it, dozens of mechs stood at their designated positions within the gradually unfolding compressed space, keeping watch over their surroundings.
[Nano Hive activated. Nanite Swarm entering guard mode] [Swarm mother expresses respect to the Ruler]
Countless silver-white Nanite Beedrill covered every part of the train, undertaking repairs to its body and serving as shields against anything that might harm it.
Inside the Power Supply Carriage.
The Giant Eagle perched above the reactor, ready to feed energy back into it at any moment.
Carriage after carriage prepared for Ye Qiyan's Ascension.
Meanwhile, he soaked in the hot spring, enjoying the tranquility of the moment.
"Lisette, how many monsters do you think will appear this time?"
Ye Qiyan opened his eyes and tilted his head back, looking at the mechanical maid kneeling behind him, combing his hair.
"Probably... a lot~"
As always, Lisette obediently answered his question in a gentle voice.
"But it'll be all right."
She waved her little fists, which looked utterly powerless.
"We'll protect you, Master."
"Jingle, jingle~"
In the hot spring, Mingming sat atop Nephthys's head while Nephthys was in sticky rice ball form, giving the same answer in her own voice.
"So, Master, just do what you want to do. I-we... won't let anything disturb you. Humans, monsters, gods... nothing."
Lisette gently cupped Ye Qiyan's face and leaned close to his ear, continuing in a voice only the two of them could hear.
"It's not that scary. Don't worry. Ascension won't take long."
Ye Qiyan stroked Lisette's soft cheek, then rose from the warm pool.
"Phew~"
He stretched, his lean, muscular body making a