This is really not mechanical ascension
Chapter 552 - 290: Connet’s Awakening, Coordinates in Hand

Chapter 552: Chapter 290: Connet’s Awakening, Coordinates in Hand

"Hmm?" Li Ming was slightly moved, feigning surprise as he spoke solemnly, "When did this happen?"

"We just received the news, but the United Fleet must have departed some time ago," Pier quickly replied.

Everyone present seemed somewhat surprised, except Sandro who didn’t think much of it, "The Tidal Period of the Red River Star Stream has already begun, isn’t it normal for them to start departing?"

"It’s not normal..." Ulrich shook his head, his gaze unconsciously swept over Monroe and then settled on the Azure Dragon, "Asimara holds the obvious advantage, and aside from Connet, she should be the only person who knows the exact coordinates."

"With the demise of Isus, she built a massive United Fleet, not in haste to awaken the Core Relics."

"She can progress slowly and use this opportunity to expand her influence, even annihilate all the private armed troops that came to stir up trouble, maybe also deal with the Torch Organization."

"With Duke Bloodthorn backing her, in the entire Northern Crown Arm, only the Judger Civilization dares to compete, she has no need to rush; and if she doesn’t move, others can only wait alongside her."

After being intimidated by Monroe previously, he realized that only Azure Dragon could ensure his survival, so he was trying hard to prove his worth.

"Right, leaving so abruptly, as if on fire," Benny murmured, his scalp tensing unconsciously. Why would Asimara be in such a hurry?

If Asimara got to the Core Relics first, what value would they still have to the Azure Dragon?

He couldn’t help but curse inwardly, Asimara must be insane, or rather, who gave her a sense of urgency?

The only thing he could think of was his own group, but Des had long been dead, and when contacting Asimara, he didn’t know he could reach the Ascender Remnant.

Now, they were all under the Control of the Azure Dragon, even the Torch Organization members could only log into the Black Hole Network via secondary mapping to browse information, unable to make contact.

With the measures from the other side, they couldn’t possibly contact the outside world, nor would anyone dare take the risk.

Thinking of this, Benny became increasingly anxious, inadvertently glancing towards Connet.

Connet’s brow furrowed, also considering this aspect, their value to the Azure Dragon was further diminishing.

Perhaps...

"Hurry and confirm their location!" Li Ming said sternly, Pier’s forehead was covered in cold sweat as he nodded hastily and left.

Observing everyone’s expressions, Li Ming remained silent, his expression somewhat gloomy as he left.

Ulrich couldn’t help but sneer, "It’s human nature to conceal, but remember, you’re not the only ones who know the situation. Think carefully about it."

Others had various expressions, Benny’s face turned pale, Connet’s brow furrowed deeply, worriedly leaving.

Along the way back to his room, he subconsciously locked the door behind him, Connet rubbed his fingers while standing in front of the porthole, looking at the bizarre and fluctuating warp route.

Not knowing what to think, he let time pass by, until hours later, that fossil-like stiffened face finally showed a flicker of emotion.

As if filled with regret and helplessness, he spoke, "I...am going to surrender."

He didn’t know who he was speaking to, but as his words fell, wisps of black mist surged from the surface of his skin and formed a vague human shape beside him, with a hoarse voice coming through, "What do you want to do?"

"I’m going to tell the coordinates to the Azure Dragon," Connet said solemnly.

"What?" The shadow was astounded, the voice shrill, "Are you mad!?"

"This is your last refuge, what on earth are you thinking!?"

"No, this is not a refuge, it is a disaster," Connet shook his head, "I should have done this earlier."

"You’ve gone mad, think of what the Azure Dragon has done! He’s caused massive losses to the organization, he even killed Fernand!"

"Everyone must be prepared to make sacrifices, not just Fernand, but you and me as well," Connet said calmly.

"Now you pretend to see through everything," the shadow roared in frustration, "actually surrendering, even giving him the coordinates? Do you think he’ll spare you because of gratitude."

"No, he will kill you, to prevent any future threats!"

"Indeed, that’s a possibility," Connet said gravely, "but so far he hasn’t killed Ulrich and the others, he’s not a bloodthirsty person. The Torch Organization cannot perish by my hand."

"Coward, waste, you’re actually pinning your hopes on the enemy’s mercy, you are a disgrace to the Torch!" the shadow gritted its teeth in rage, but suddenly fell silent.

Connet’s fist pierced through the shadow, causing it to wail in sorrow before dissipating, retracting back into Connet’s body.

Connet’s eyes brightened, "If I were just myself, I would have died at the temporary base long ago, alas..."

"I still am the leader of the Torch, it was just a plan of the Torch Organization in its long history, failure is just failure, but to provoke a person like the Azure Dragon..."

The reason for his change of mind wasn’t just the matter with Asimara, but also the days spent alongside, the attitude of Dark Night towards the Azure Dragon.

The attitude of Ulrich and others towards the Azure Dragon.

After the initial rage subsided, he often questioned himself, is it necessary? Is it really necessary to determie things with the Azure Dragon?

But it was also because of the previous pranks and fury that made it continuously difficult for him to make a decision.

Until Asimara abruptly advanced, he knew, if delayed further, this coordinate would truly become worthless.

...

In the command room, Li Ming’s brow furrowed, staring at the group before him, "What do you mean by losing track of the United Fleet?"