Warhammer: The Time Traveler

Chapter 244 The Nearl Squad (Sixth Update)
Chen Yu's metallic body moved steadily forward in the shadow of the knight mech, the servo system emitting a faint hum.

Although he appeared small in comparison to these steel giants, the energy fluctuations emanating from his body and his pair of scarlet optical lenses triggered warning signals from all the knights' sensors.

"Welcome to this dimension labeled 'Cyberpunk'." Chen Yu's synthesized voice rang out smoothly in the hall. "The location you are in now is my main research base in this world."

As he finished speaking, the hatches of the four knight mechs opened one after another.

Manna Nearl was the first to emerge from the cockpit of the Nemesis-type and steadily descend the gangway to the ground.

He took off his helmet, and his golden hair stood out strikingly under the laboratory lights.

Margaret, Maria, and Zofia also disembarked from their respective mechs and stood behind Marna.

The four knights struck their left chests with their right fists in unison, producing a crisp metallic clang.

“My lord,” Marna’s voice was steady and powerful, “the Knights of the Lightbringer family are at your command.”

“We will serve you wholeheartedly,” Margaret added.

Maria nodded slightly: "I'm happy to share your burdens."

Zofia maintained her standard standing posture: "Ready at any time."

Chen Yu's gaze swept over the four knights, and he nodded slightly, signaling them to lower their arms as if to offer a salute.

“Based on preliminary observations, the fundamental physical laws of this dimension are basically the same as those of the world we know.” His voice maintained the steady tone characteristic of the Mechanicus, “but their technology tree is clearly biased towards biomechanical integration and digital consciousness, and their space exploration capabilities are quite limited.”

His optical lens swept over each knight in turn: "This dimension is currently jointly controlled by several giant corporations, with clear social hierarchies and highly concentrated resources. Your primary task is to adapt to the environmental parameters of this world as quickly as possible and familiarize yourself with the basic procedures of cross-dimensional combat."

"There are two main purposes for summoning you here," Chen Yu said in a steady and clear voice. "First, to allow the entire Knight Squad to master the essentials of cross-dimensional operations through practical exercises in this relatively controlled environment."

Secondly, your very existence serves as an effective deterrent to all forces in the world.

His mechanical finger gently tapped the Night City map displayed on the holographic projection: "The simultaneous appearance of four Knight mechs on the battlefield will completely change the balance of power in this world."

When necessary, you need to demonstrate sufficient strength to make everyone understand the cost of challenging us.

"Remember, you are not only warriors, but also symbols of order. Through the demonstration of force, we will ensure the stability of the research environment while accumulating experience for future cross-dimensional operations."

Chen Yu paused briefly, allowing the knights to process the information, before continuing, "In addition to your regular missions in this world, you also need to prepare for future cross-dimensional exploration. In formal exploration missions, your responsibilities will not be limited to direct combat."

His optical lens swept over the four knights: "The knight mech's powerful protective capabilities and mobility enable it to provide reliable security for the reconnaissance team. When the exploration team encounters high-intensity threats that they cannot handle independently, you will be their strongest support."

"At the same time, your very existence can effectively deter potential hostile forces in the unknown world. This deterrent will ensure that my research activities can be carried out in a relatively stable environment, creating the necessary conditions for cross-dimensional exploration."

These words stirred up a storm in the hearts of Marner and others.

Cross-dimensional exploration? Missions to unknown worlds? This goes far beyond their initial, simple mission of "supporting a sage of the Mechanicus."

Shocked, they felt an overwhelming sense of mission.

For the Nearl family, who uphold the code of chivalry, participating in such a grand undertaking is undoubtedly an unparalleled honor.

This mission is clearly more meaningful than dealing with trivial border conflicts and political infighting in Qazimir.

After a brief silence, Marna Nearl's steady voice broke the stillness: "Sage, the path you have shown us has indeed exceeded our initial expectations."

He glanced around at his family members and saw the glint in Margaret's eyes, Maria's clenched fist, and Zofia's slight nod.

“The Nearl family accepts this mission.” Marna’s voice was firm and clear. “We will be your guardians on your path of exploration. We will never disclose a single piece of information about your research and discoveries without your permission.”

“I swear by the honor of a knight,” Margaret added.

"Me too." Maria's voice was soft, yet equally firm.

Zofia succinctly added, "The Nearl family always keeps its word."

The four knights bowed again, hands on their chests. Behind this simple gesture lay a solemn promise made by the knightly family in blood and honor. For them, such an oath was more solemn than any flowery words.

Chen Yu nodded slightly, and the focal length of the optical lens shifted subtly. He gazed at the four knights, his synthesized voice seeming slightly gentler than usual: "Your loyalty has been recorded. Welcome to this cross-dimensional exploration."

He turned to the maintenance team beside him and gave specific instructions: "Over the next two weeks, you need to complete the adaptation training to the local environment. The gravity parameters, atmospheric composition, and background radiation levels are all slightly different from our benchmark values."

The relic maintenance team must prioritize establishing temporary maintenance sites to ensure all mechs are always in optimal condition.

“The servant team has prepared a temporary camp for you all.” He gestured for the servants to come forward. “The living area is equipped with basic facilities. If you have any special needs, please feel free to ask.”

As soon as the command was given, the entire teleportation hall immediately resumed operation. The relic guardians began to methodically direct the mechs to move supplies, while the attendant mechs deployed to guard designated areas according to the pre-arranged plan. Under Marna's command, the four knight mechs smoothly moved to the parking area on the side of the hall, their mechanical feet making rhythmic thuds on the ground.

Chen Yu stood still, watching the knights begin their work.

His mechanical fingers tapped lightly on the control panel, bringing up the environmental adaptation training schedule.

Watching the maintenance workers skillfully begin their repair work, he added, "If you encounter any technical difficulties, you can directly contact the Thinkers in the lab; we have the most comprehensive technical support in this dimension."

After saying all this, he turned and walked towards the main control center.

Before leaving, he paused for a moment, glanced back at the busy crowd, and a barely perceptible look of satisfaction flashed through his optical lens.

The arrival of the Lin Guang family has indeed propelled his plans to a new stage, and now he needs to make thorough preparations for the next move.

(End of this chapter)