The lightning wings, enveloped in blazing electric light, slowly flapped, and ferocious electric snakes leaped and roared around it, their power extremely terrifying.
Open the information panel; the new talent descriptions will appear.
[Wings of Thunder Lv1] -- Your genes have changed due to absorbing dragon blood, altering your flesh and growing True Dragon wings that only True Dragon can possess. With the help of these wings, you can unleash various dragon-based magical abilities, including Dragon's Might and Dragon's Rush. Because these wings are of the lightning attribute, your lightning affinity has been moderately increased, allowing you to sense lightning elements more clearly and control lightning power more smoothly.
Note: The theoretical limit of this Ability Energy development is level 40.
As one of the Blue Dragon's signature abilities, Wings of Thunder's power is undeniable, especially its speed boost.
With a thought, Lancelot flapped his dragon wings and vanished in an instant, leaving only a lightning-formed afterimage. Almost simultaneously, a hundred meters away, Lancelot reappeared as if out of thin air.
"So fast!"
Lancelot exclaimed in amazement. This speed was comparable to his own previous bursts of power using various methods. Keep in mind, this was only level one Wings of Thunder. If it were upgraded to the maximum level of 40, that speed would probably be able to chase the wind and lightning!
As the lightning dissipated, the twenty-meter wingspan of the Wings of Thunder revealed that on Lancelot's back, there was also a pair of small, miniature dragon wings, each about half a meter long.
Unlike the Wings of Thunder, which are made of lightning elements, these dragon wings are actually part of Lancelot's body, a new organ.
Or rather, these miniature dragon wings are the true form of the Wings of Thunder, while the enormous wings manifested from the power of lightning are merely an appearance.
In fact, given Lancelot's current progress of awakening his Ability Energy eight times, his true form is no longer human; his current appearance is merely a transformation.
If its true form were released and ordinary people saw it, they would probably immediately exclaim in horror, "Monster!"
However, this is the characteristic of Innovation School Ability Energy: they become increasingly inhuman, and when they develop their own Innovation Skill, they completely transform into another species.
Lancelot was no exception.
With focused intent, Lancelot controlled the retraction of the dragon wings on his back, transforming them into something resembling a tattoo. He then packed up the Gene Stabilizer and left the Totem World.
Half a day later.
Are you sure?
Fituosi's lazy voice came through the communicator.
"Hmm." Lancelot nodded slightly, his words concise and to the point.
"Okay, then come and report for duty. Your information has already been entered into the headquarters database. Just scan your face to enter. By the way, you should know where to report for duty, right?"
"The nearest Swordholder base to me!"
"Yes, that's the easiest way. Okay, I wish you a successful mission, bye."
"Goodbye!"
After hanging up the phone, Lancelot secured his spatial ring, instructed Christine and Cleifer to watch over the house, and then left the villa.
The Swordbearer Unit are the most elite combat force of the Crimson Alliance. Although they are few in number, they have a large number of branch bases.
One of them is located in the Tuoshan Bird Mountain Range, 300 kilometers north of the Holy Sword Academy, so this base is also called the Tuoshan Bird Base.
Riding the shuttle, Lancelot headed straight for the Tuoshan Bird Base.
The vast mountains, like a giant beast, are covered in a green coat of forests and various plants, making it impossible to see any trace of a military base. In reality, the Tuoshan Bird Base is located inside the mountains, and the entire mountain has been hollowed out.
Having already checked the information about the Tuoshan Bird Base on the official website and submitted an application, Lancelot piloted the shuttle directly to the ground. After a simple yet efficient inspection process, a large opening, 100 meters wide, was created in the mountainside to allow the shuttle to land.
After parking his aircraft, Lancelot, guided by the robot, arrived at a spacious metal hall.
A huge projection screen, like a canopy, stretched across the far end of the hall, scrolling through various information. Inside the hall, exquisite booths were arranged for members to rest and relax. Members of the Swordbearer Unit, dressed in different styles and with different temperaments, were either chatting and laughing in small groups or quietly enjoying a drink alone. In the interplay of noise and tranquility, a harmonious picture was created.
Putting everything else aside, Lancelot quite liked the atmosphere alone; at least it seemed to offer a high degree of freedom. But upon closer reflection, it made sense. Those who joined the Swordbearer Unit were the elite of the elite, and once a mission began, they were constantly on the edge of a knife. If these warriors couldn't relax even in the base, their minds would be too tense.
"Hello, are you Lieutenant Colonel Lancelot Terra?" A woman in a pale white military uniform with the rank of major on her shoulders approached and asked softly.
"It's me!" Lancelot nodded.
"I am Yelena, the head of the logistics department at the Tuoshan Bird Base," the woman introduced herself with a smile, extending her hand in a very gentle manner.
"Hello!"
"Sir Lieutenant Colonel, your standard equipment is ready. Would you like to collect it now, or store it at the logistics base first?"
"Let's get it now."
"Okay, please follow me."
Yelena led the way, with Lancelot following her, until they arrived at a metal room on the thirteenth underground floor. After opening the pneumatic valve, various weapons came into view.
Most of them are technological weapons, but there are also some Transcendent weapons such as staves and swords. With Lancelot's discerning eye, he could tell at a glance that these weapons were all of a very high level, at least three-star quality.
Seemingly noticing the surprise in his expression, Yelena chuckled, "This is an armory specially prepared for Walker. All weapons undergo five rigorous quality checks, and in terms of both performance and durability, they are absolutely top-notch among weapons and equipment of the same level in the Alliance."
"Is that so...?" Lancelot glanced at the dazzling array of weapons and equipment, and nodded slightly.
Yelena said no more, walked to the end of the room, took out a rectangular metal box, opened it in front of Lancelot, and then introduced, "According to military regulations, members like you who passed the Walker Ranger assessment with exceptional qualifications must be equipped with at least B-grade standard weapons and equipment. Considering your experience at the Holy Sword Academy and your outstanding performance during your time there, after deliberation, it has been decided that the standard weapons issued to you will be upgraded two levels, to S-grade."
"S-class?"
Lancelot's eyes widened. In the Swordbearer Unit, S-rank weapons were actually Legend quality.
And the equipment in front of us is a complete set.
Are they all S-rank?
Yelena's subsequent words answered this question.
"According to military regulations, you may choose two pieces of equipment from the following list to replace them with Legendary quality equipment."
"That's more like it." Lancelot breathed a sigh of relief. It would have been too unrealistic to give him a full set of S-class equipment right from the start.
He lowered his head and examined the types of equipment inside the metal box.
They can be roughly divided into six categories.
Attack, defense, movement, detection, medicine, supply.
Attack categories are further subdivided into melee, ranged, and mid-range.
Defense categories are further divided into individual soldier armor, polymer protective suits, etc.
There are more than forty different kinds in total, scattered here and there.
They are all Samsung Rare tier.
According to Yelena, Lancelot can choose two items and exchange them for Legend quality.
"As for the mecha, is it the entire mecha being upgraded to S-class, or just a module of the mecha?" Lancelot looked at Yelena, his eyes filled with anticipation.
If an entire set of mechs is S-grade, that's incredible. Among equipment of the same quality, mechs belong to the top tier, and can almost automatically be upgraded by one quality level. For example, a mech set composed entirely of Legend quality modules is equivalent to Immortal quality melee equipment.
However, it was clear that the Swordbearer Unit would not give him a chance to slip through.
Yelena smiled politely, but her words were utterly cold. "According to military regulations, there is no precedent for this."
"Alright!" Lancelot shrugged, not exactly disappointed, just a little regretful.
In this way, the range of choices becomes very clear.
"Then upgrade my sniper rifle and vehicle to S-grade!"
As a three-star Rare equipment, the Darkness's Fallen Slaughter is no longer keeping up with Lancelot's pace and has been phased out, or perhaps used as a backup sniper rifle.
He had originally planned to use his military merits to exchange for a powerful sniper rifle in the Swordbearer Unit shop, but now that he could get it for free, that would be the best outcome.
In addition, vehicles are also important. Good vehicles can not only get people away, but also provide fixed fire support, which is especially crucial for Walker.
"Sniper rifle and vehicle, I understand. What are the specific requirements?"
"For sniper rifles, prioritize assassination and Concealment. For vehicles, high firepower is essential; a little vulnerability is acceptable."
"Okay, I understand." Yelena finished speaking, her gaze sharpening as a vast stream of information swept through her eyes; she was filtering for equipment that met Lancelot's needs.
Three hours later.
After collecting all his weapons and equipment, Lancelot went to the mission hall, found a bar to sit down, and spent 150 military merits to order the most expensive drink. While sipping his drink, he looked at the various mission information scrolling on the projection screen.
"Handsome, wanna join me?" A soft, seductive voice rang out, and a hot girl with fair skin and a pure white tank top and shorts sat down next to Lancelot, her red lips slightly parted, her posture alluring.
Clearly, this was an invitation for Lancelot to spend the night together.
The Alliance has a very open atmosphere, especially in the military, with the Swordbearer Unit being a prime example. They often teeter on the edge of life and death and need to relax in various ways. Among these, pleasant interactions with the opposite sex are the most popular, and Fituosi is a typical example.
The woman before him was similar; after all, Lancelot, being human, had a very good appearance and an outstanding temperament. The Tree of Life naturally possessed a magnetic field that had a strong attraction for any living being, especially the opposite sex.
"No, thank you!" Lancelot smiled and waved his hand in refusal.
The woman wasn't angry; instead, she smiled sweetly and left a note, "This is my room number. Come find me if you need anything."
Then, swaying gracefully, she slowly walked away.
The men around him stared greedily at the woman's retreating figure, secretly envying Lancelot's good fortune with women and unable to understand his lack of romantic understanding. That was Winnie Claire, the most beautiful rose of the Tuoshan Bird Base, a woman many desired but could not have, yet this guy directly rejected her—what a waste!
Lancelot noticed the emotions of those around him, but he didn't care. He casually crumpled the note the woman had left into powder, stood up, went to the mission area, and said to the staff inside, "I need to carry out mission number 53. Please register me."
"OK."
The staff were very efficient; a minute later, Lancelot was browsing the extra messages on his communicator as he left the Tuoshan Bird Base.
Light-Bathed Sea!
More than three thousand years ago, after a four-hundred-year war of expansion known as the Battle of Daybreak, the Dawn Empire established a vast empire spanning most of the Elven Plane. At that time, only a handful of powerful nations, such as the Guta Federation and the Veyin Empire, were superior in strength.
As part of the Battle of Daybreak, the Light-Bathed Western Expedition Empire was renowned. It was through this war that the Dawn Empire practically turned the Light-Bathed Sea, the most expansive ocean on the Planet Oklo, into its own inland sea.
Although the empire's control over the Light-Bathed Sea weakened with its decline, the Dawn Empire still wielded the greatest influence in this sea area.
As a former part of the Dawn Empire, Sebawen Faith also inherited some of the Holy See's influence over the Light-Bathed Sea, turning this place into its main base of operations.
Due to its vast sea area and the influence of geological activities, the number of islands in the Light-Bathed Sea is comparable to the total number of islands in the other three major oceans. According to statistics, the total area of all the islands in the Light-Bathed Sea is equivalent to half of the Dawn Continent.
Therefore, a large number of terrestrial races also live on the Light-Bathed Sea. These races rely on islands of all sizes to establish unique civilizations.
Numerous civilizations, like Stars scattered across the vast ocean, have led to this place being called the "Myriad Nations Sea," and these maritime nations are collectively referred to as "the Myriad Nations."
Lancelot's mission this time is to carry out in the "Yinniu Kingdom," one of the Myriad Nations.
In fact, the origin of this mission is related to a major event that has just occurred in the Dawn Empire.
Inquisition!
Or rather, the Pope's Great Purge.
Besides the Hardliner Faction within the country, the long-standing scourge of Sebawen Faith was naturally a key target for the Pope and the Knights of Inquiry.
As a result, Sebawen Faith, which had just begun to Yuan Qi, has once again encountered a major crisis.
They were forced to seek help from the "Anti-Dawn Alliance," which included the Crimson Alliance and the Tia Empire.
After all, the enemy of my enemy is my friend.
The Crimson Alliance has therefore provided assistance to Sebawen Faith through various means, with military aid being just one of them.