This is really not mechanical ascension
Chapter 444 - 236: Internal Intrigue

Chapter 444: Chapter 236: Internal Intrigue

Hearing Sandro’s clamor, Jesaya swept a cold glance, and Benny’s face became awkward.

Li Ming hinted, "Lord Des actually even knows that this thing is used to increase sublimation particle concentration, and analyzed it so clearly?"

Everyone’s gazes subtly changed, conveying silent communication.

Ulrich watched quietly, not expecting to witness such an interesting spectacle upon his arrival.

Azure Dragon, this fellow, seemed unpretentious on the surface, but in the dark, he probably had his eyes set on the Ascender Relics long ago.

Now the significance of the mysterious origin is revealed; no matter what Azure Dragon says, others will fill in the gaps, without clear evidence, at least they won’t doubt the source of the information.

But Des’s background is clear, he’s been here the past few months, previously pretending to know nothing, and now what he knows is indeed too much.

Des’s expression changed, but then hardened abruptly, "What does Lord Azure Dragon mean by this, suspecting that I’m deceiving everyone?"

Constant explanations would only lead to further embarrassment, Des masked his unease with anger.

Li Ming stared at him, then suddenly smiled faintly, "Lord Des misunderstood, it was just a casual question on my part, no need to get so agitated."

Connet’s gaze lingered on Des, eyes seemingly filled with contemplation.

Des snorted coldly and then explained, "It’s not difficult to analyze the specific function of this artifact, by combining it with information about the Ascender Civilization, though it did indeed take a lot of time and effort."

Ulrich suddenly spoke, "This thing must be very precious and rare, right? The Ascender Relics have appeared more than once, it’s said that one of the entry requirements is the so-called concentration of sublimation particles."

"Lord Des, since you have such an important thing, have you never thought of selling it?"

Des’s expression remained unchanged: "Everyone is clear about the status of the Ascender Civilization, how could I dare to openly sell such a thing."

"Besides, it’s only one of the possible analyses. That thing is quite incomplete, I can’t fully restore it, and without solid proof, who would believe me?"

Des’s explanation was somewhat plausible, and Ulrich nodded with a smile.

Whether the others believed or not was unclear, but Connet didn’t pursue this topic further and instead said,

"Regardless, clarifying the origin and function of this artifact is good news, and Lord Azure Dragon’s arrival indeed brings a breakthrough."

"I hope Lord Azure Dragon and the other Mechanics can work together to manufacture this as soon as possible."

Connet’s words ignored Des, and the gaze of everyone fell on Li Ming, Jesaya also said: "With the addition of Lord Azure Dragon, we should be able to ease our efforts."

Benny echoed a few words, and Li Ming stood at the center, surrounded like a star by the rest.

Des watched coldly from the sidelines. Connet had never spoken to them with such politeness before.

Although part of the reason was the presence of the three Level A Life Forms, this obvious contrast still irritated him.

And Jesaya, that guy had advocated inviting Azure Dragon from the very start, and their animosity was not a recent development.

Even though he had revealed that he possessed related data information, no one paid him any mind.

Everyone present was no fool; Des’s abrupt presentation of data related to the Tanluo Monarch Biological Sublimator surely had something fishy about it.

Before Connet clarified, everyone would certainly keep their distance.

"Ah..." Li Ming sighed, helplessly smiling, "You all overestimate me; I’m the same as Lord Des, knowing only the name and general function of this thing."

"I don’t have related detailed data; it’s difficult to manufacture it in a short time..."

Though he said this, in reality, he had a broken Sublimator in his hand, which could be repaired simply by expending metal energy, taking it out directly as a finished product.

But manufacturing it so quickly had little benefit for him.

The Torch Organization’s headquarters were hidden; for now, this place was very safe, suitable for a stable period of development.

Control Objects required Mutated Energy for upgrades, and he had not yet completed his own targets, how could he easily fulfill Connet’s wishes?

Connet frowned slightly; this issue had been dragging on for too long, and Azure Dragon’s arrival indeed presented an opportunity.

But after all, it was lost technology, it’s indeed unlikely to be manufactured in a flick of a wrist.

"So, we still need Lord Des’s full cooperation." In the end, Li Ming brought up Des again.

Upon hearing the other party’s unfamiliarity with the artifact, Des breathed a sigh of relief, and now managed a constrained smile, "This is my duty after all, I will naturally cooperate fully."

"If we can manufacture this, will we be able to enter the Ascender Relics?" Sandro asked doubtfully, "Connet, do you guys know what’s inside the Ascender Relics?"

"Don’t let us rush in excited, only to find peanuts, not enough to share."

"Don’t worry, what’s inside will definitely satisfy everyone," Connet said, though without any intention of further explanation.

This is the Core Laboratory, on a normal day, only Mechanics and related personnel can enter, and they are subjected to strict inspections.

After the tour finished, Connet led everyone out, claiming to have arranged a banquet.

"Why’s there suddenly a banquet again?" Sandro grumbled, Connet’s attitude before was clearly to let them "fend for themselves."