Chapter 006: The Evening Bell (Part One)

Nina Star is a Class III habitable planet in the Pandora star system, lacking abundant resource extraction and a thriving trade market. Most of its inhabitants are migrants from other celestial bodies. The Pandora Star System Alliance categorizes all residents into three classes, and the inhabitants of Nina Star are undoubtedly considered lower-class citizens

There is no such thing as a free lunch; this proverb is well-known among almost everyone on Nina Star. It is unclear who started its circulation or when, but it seems to have been brought by interstellar immigrants who migrated from an external star to reside on Nina Star

The light control panel at the top of the bedside extended before her. Qiu Ci reached out and pressed a few buttons on it, bringing up the information on the distribution of mechs on Nina Star. As the capital of Nina Star, Nier City is home to twenty of the fifty mechs on the entire planet, which are stationed in various locations such as local military bases and government offices in the urban area

Qiu Ci had to lie in bed feeling frustrated, as she had already secured the vegetable cultivation base. It was not just about the naturally grown vegetables, but also for the two mechas at the cultivation base, which she always wanted to find an opportunity to sneak out to use. However, she was not in a hurry. Yet tonight, just as she was preparing to take action, things did not go well, and Qiu Ci was still somewhat upset with Tu Shu.

What is yours is mine, and what is mine is still mine! Since you have so much, you surely won't mind if I take a little, right?" Qiu Ci looked at the virtual screen of the light brain, her fingers unconsciously tapping as she spoke to herself

Qiu Ci rolled her eyes and asked irritably, "Since it was a secret to sneak out, do you think I would tell you, Your Highness?"

The focus is on these two mechas, with an emphasis on the vegetable cultivation base. These two points constitute the decision of Qiu Ci to prioritize the vegetable cultivation base as the primary objective

Seven colorful moons formed a circle above, resembling the seven most brilliant and dazzling gems on a king's crown. Qiu Ci gazed at them for a long time and sighed, "Surely the seven secondary stars have their capital primary star surrounded by them, and there is no shortage of mechas."

Wang Liang appeared from somewhere, smiling as he said to her: "Where are you going so late, Xiao Ci?"

Originally, if Wang Liang were not present and only the intelligent light brain were monitoring the entire Anjia Castle, given Qiu Ci's identity, she naturally would not have been intercepted by the light brain. The armed robots outside the castle would also treat her as if she were invisible. However, unexpectedly encountering Wang Liang caused Qiu Ci's plan to try out a mecha to come to an abrupt end.

Facing the camera, Qiu Ci raised two fingers, tilted her head, and smiled cutely, causing the rays to linger beside her before vanishing without a trace

After jumping out of the room, Qiu Ci grabbed the thick and dense rose vines sprawling along the wall and climbed down. The hidden cameras densely scattered throughout the courtyard all focused on her, and the deadly rays of extreme danger rapidly approached her.

However, even if Qiuci had a hundred or eighty times the courage, she would not dare to run wild on these planets right now. Otherwise, before she could even operate the Flowing Fire Devourer, she would be reduced to nothing by these mechas. She could not afford to hope for such good luck to be reborn again.

The garden villa of the An family is magnificent and grand, featuring a castle-like architecture with high domes and tall walls, exuding an indescribable sense of nobility, elegance, and luxurious wealth. The walls are covered with green climbing rose vines, blooming with bright red blood roses.

A deep and melodious chime resounded through the skies of Neil City, lingering for a long time without ceasing

One hundred mechas stood in line before Liuhuo, allowing Liuhuo to swallow them one by one. Qiu Ci recalled that scene and shivered involuntarily. What a joke, did they think mechas were just artificial cabbages? Aren't they afraid of bursting?

Having made up her mind, Qiu Ci no longer pondered and casually turned off the light brain. She threw off the blanket covering her and leaped straight up from the bed. Her footsteps clicked against the wall for leverage, and she jumped out through the open ceiling.

Qiu Ci sighed and said helplessly, "Grandfather Wang, can't you pretend you didn't see me?"

"What could be so important that you would climb over the wall in the middle of the night?" Wang Liang asked curiously, leaning forward with a smile in front of Qiu Ci.

Thinking this way, Qiu Ci ultimately decided to bite the bullet and give it a try. Regardless of the outcome, the first step was to find a mecha to experiment with.

After the excitement, Qiuci calmed down and thought of the inscription on the mission monument: Repair the severely damaged mech "Liuhuo" to restore it to Tier 1 mech strength, progress 0 / 100 (Note: Devouring mechs can assist in the repair of Liuhuo)

But I have already seen it, haven't I? Wang Liang sighed helplessly: "What should we do? Should Xiao Ci climb back into the room from the wall again? Or should I go to see the master and the librarian, and let him decide?"

This old man is quite spirited, still awake at such a late hour. He even caught me climbing down the wall, what bad luck. Qiu Ci silently cursed in her heart and obediently climbed back up along the rose vines, expending a great deal of effort before finally returning to her room

The autumn poem exited the system in my mind. I pressed a button on the bedside, and the ceiling slowly opened. The night breeze flowed into the room, bringing a hint of coolness

Nina Star is only garrisoned by a single alliance army, and the total number of mechs within this stationed force is merely fifty, distributed across various cities on the planet. Qiu Ci's desire for Liuhuo to devour one hundred mechs is undoubtedly unrealistic

Liu Huo, it seems that your path to upgrading is both arduous and long

How to devour? Does Liuhuo really need to consume other mechas raw? Well, for now, let's not worry about how Liuhuo devours the mechas. What about the completion progress? If one mecha represents a progress of 1, where can I find 100 mechas for Liuhuo to consume?

These places were generally overlooked in the autumn verses, as she focused her gaze on the Alliance vegetable cultivation base on Nina Star. As the most important material asset, the existence of the vegetable cultivation base not only symbolizes the status of the powerful and influential, but also serves as a key to abundant food. Therefore, a regiment-sized military force is stationed year-round outside the vegetable cultivation base, along with two Alliance mechs.

Qiu Ci looked at the kind-faced Wang Liang in front of her and remained silent. This benevolent old man was not easily fooled. Despite his seemingly harmless appearance, he was a true master of physical prowess. Qiu Ci had witnessed firsthand, just half a month ago, Wang Liang single-handedly battling five advanced combat robots. In less than a minute, the five top-tier combat robots were reduced to scrap metal under his hands.

The autumn poem has already been assessed in secret. Even though her physical condition is quite poor, her mental strength is acceptable, and she can easily control the flowing fire. The mechs at the vegetable cultivation base are relatively low-level within the alliance's military, and the operators are of average skill, posing little threat to her. As for the military strength of that regiment, even with the addition of those robotic soldiers, they are no match for the mechs. Only the demon race from alien systems, with their innate superpowers and robust physiques, can stand on equal footing with the mechs in battle. As for the military strength of that regiment, even with the addition of those robotic soldiers, they are no match for the mechs. Only the demon race from alien systems, with their innate superpowers and robust physiques, can stand on equal footing with the mechs in battle

Regardless of the origin of this saying, she simply feels that it is truly well said: to enjoy, one must first invest. What does it mean to devour mechas? What does it mean to complete progress 0 / 100?