Colonia Storm Tour

"Salute to the Valkyries. On behalf of my men, I thank you for coming by transport plane at this time. I am Colonel Jack Mark, and I am in charge of all the regular and magician forces on the island."

Colonel Jack saluted Artemisia and Gardenia.

Lin Haiyuan and Youhua Zhizi saluted Colonel Jack in response.

"Uh, I didn't expect to see a girl equipped with Brunhilde actually standing in front of me. Judging from her movements just now... Oh, sorry, that's just my professional habit. I am Benjamin Fletcher, the director of the research and construction facilities on Jost Vandak Island. Like Colonel Jack, I am very happy to welcome you. After all, our construction work will not be disturbed by those DEM bastards and American fools under your and our troops' protection, right?"

This supervisor, Benjamin Fletcher, sounds like a chatterbox.

"Yes, our mission is to protect the completion of the Ratatosk and Foehn warships."

Lin Haiyuan replied.

"Then we'll have to trouble you now. Do you need us to provide you with dormitories and a place to store your equipment? Apart from the CR-UNIT that Political Commissar Hua Zhizi uses, our facilities and staff can maintain all of them."

Benjamin Fletcher questioned them.

"There's no need for you to trouble yourselves with this, sir. We've already brought the necessary equipment."

As Lin Haiyuan spoke, he turned his body to face the land behemoth named the Burning Wind Motorized Construction Vehicle.

"That one?"

Supervisor Benjamin Fletcher craned his neck in disbelief to look at the fumarole-powered construction vehicle.

“Mr. Fletcher, Colonel Jack, Captain Milia, please note that the Valkyrie Battalion is not under your direct command. Our operations are based on Commander Alice’s orders. We need to construct fixed defensive facilities to counter the approaching DEM forces and the US carrier battle group. Please coordinate accordingly to avoid any unpleasant conflicts between the two sides.”

Gardenia had stated beforehand that Ratatosk might not have had time to relay the message to the local troops.

"Understood, we will do a good job of communication and coordination."

Colonel Jack nodded in confirmation.

"Ok."

Milia had no objection to this.

"I understand, but what do you two ladies mean by building fixed defenses?"

Benjamin looked at the Fountainwind motorized construction vehicle with a puzzled expression.

"If you're interested, please go and watch it from nearby. We'll just get in the way if we stay here any longer."

Lin Haiyuan gestured to walk to the left to facilitate the deployment of the Fenfeng motorized construction vehicle.

"Oh, okay, okay."

As Benjamin spoke, he walked with Colonel Jack and the magicians, including Milia, toward the road on the east side of the island.

"Let's begin."

Then, under Alice's command in Antarctica, the Fenfeng construction vehicle began to deploy, and the nanomaterials that make up this steel behemoth began to expand, change, and move away from their original positions.

The result of the nanomaterials' transformation is that this steel behemoth has completely changed shape. Compared to the Allied, Soviet, and Epsilon construction sites, which all use the hydraulic machinery of the base vehicle to expand and grow their own mechanisms, this one is completely different.

The Fenfeng motorized construction vehicle has undergone a revolutionary change. Its deployment relies entirely on basic nanotechnology, thus eliminating the need for overly complex hydraulic machinery.

Therefore, unlike other base vehicles that display their complete form through telescopic mechanisms, the Foehn construction vehicle uses snow-white deformable nanomaterials to make its complete form appear in the world.

At the same time, special vehicles that had been prepared in advance emerged from the warehouse of the Foehn Construction Site—one after another, multiple Jackal motor vehicles came out.

These things that look like jackal-like mobile vehicles actually function as the various nanocores of the Rising Sun Empire in RA3; once deployed, they transform into all sorts of buildings.

If you want to quickly set up a reasonably complete defensive line and front-line base facilities, then using the Jackal mobile vehicle for construction is an option.

Unfortunately, unlike its cousin, the Nanocore, this Jackal mobile vehicle, which is used to deploy itself to form structures, is not cheap. Because it consumes a lot of nanomaterials, it is usually not considered the first choice for building bases.

Because the construction method of Foehn wind is to release a group of nanodrones to form the buildings set in the nanodrone program, rather than using this seemingly convenient and quick but actually very energy-intensive nanomaterials.

These jackal-like mobile construction vehicles arrive at their designated locations according to a pre-programmed sequence and are deployed, with the production buildings being the first to appear.

"Power Generating Wind Box", "Foehn Wind Barracks", "Foehn Wind War Factory", "Network Core", "Cloud Piercing Spire", "Nanofiber Loom", "Regeneration Chamber"

Clearly, these orderly, distinctive battlefield buildings of varying sizes appeared one after another in their designated locations as the nanodrones rose and surged.

A dynamic foehn shark logo appeared above the fully operational nanofiber loom, network core, and cloud-piercing spire—meaning they had all upgraded their respective expansion modules.

"Wow..."

Benjamin Fletcher stared at the Foehn battlefield structures that appeared in mere seconds, his mouth agape, almost unable to close.

"Oops..."

Milia covered her mouth with both hands to hide her surprise.

"My God, I never imagined I would witness these buildings with my own eyes, let alone the miraculous way they were built. There is no construction method in the world that is more efficient than Foehn, which will bring an unparalleled advantage on the battlefield."

Colonel Jack seriously considered that if such a well-developed and unique frontline base appeared in battle, anyone other than an opponent with similar technology would probably go crazy.

For Ratatosk, or most people in the know, the Foehn structures that are currently visible to others have already been guessed to have their correct uses.

However, the Jackal mobile vehicle is clearly not only intended for constructing these production buildings, but also for building and deploying battlefield defensive structures featuring the Foehn wind.

The most common one is the only fixed anti-air building of the Foehn winds, the "Shrike's Nest". It is obvious that their enemies will not directly attack with ground and naval units. Therefore, the existence of a large number of Shrike's Nests is an important part of the Yost Fandark Island defense line. As for sonic emitters, railgun turrets and plasma cutters, none of them exist.

Why? Because those are defensive structures designed for ground units. Of course, any reckless aircraft that fly at a lower or parallel altitude than them will also become targets of these defensive structures.

However, the "Plasma Fortress Cannon," which serves as the ultimate defensive facility of the Fenfeng, cannot be quickly constructed using these Jackal mobile vehicles. Instead, the Fenfeng Construction Site must prepare the materials for building the Plasma Fortress Cannon and then unfold the nano-drones that have become a dense white mist.

"It's truly amazing! Although I already knew these were the results of nanotechnology, seeing them with my own eyes... I have to praise the masters of Project 9991 for allowing me to witness such a technological miracle!"

Benjamin Fletcher arrived at the nearest Foehn War Factory and stroked the walls made of nanomaterials with his hands as if caressing a lover.

Lin Haiyuan, who was using Artemisia's body, and the other magicians beside him, including Hua Zhizi and Charlotte, all smiled without saying a word. They had seen similar scenes many times before.

"I feel full of confidence. With that confidence, even if the entire U.S. Atlantic Fleet came, I think I would be confident that I could fight a good battle."

Colonel Jack made a joke that seemed like a death flag.

"I wouldn't dare say something so arrogant. If the entire U.S. Atlantic Fleet really comes, these alone won't be enough, Colonel. We'll need more reinforcements."

Lin Haiyuan dared not accept such a death flag-like statement.

"That's a joke, Ms. Artemisia. If the entire Atlantic Fleet came, we would just pack up and run away overnight without even calling for support."

Colonel Jack also clarified that it was a joke.

"Our Chief Alice is waiting for the ad hoc military meeting to convene."

A gardenia reminded me.

"Okay, please follow me."

Colonel Jack nodded and then began to lead the way.

"Baya, you all go and do your own things."

Milia waved to the magician Ratatosk beside her.

The Ratatosk magicians would respond with a single word and then leave to continue their patrols, wary of a possible nighttime attack by DEM, making the magician patrols indispensable.

After all, in addition to large-scale intrusions, DEM can also send elite magicians to carry out infiltration missions.

Just then, Artemisia's sky-blue eyes blinked, and an unnatural shadow appeared on the shimmering surface of the water under the moonlight.

“We have guests, Gardenia.”

Lin Haiyuan received a command in his mind to charge the spear blade, and the gleaming spear blade of the Heroic Spirit War Maiden appeared in the darkness.

"What?! DEM sent people to launch a surprise attack so quickly?!"

"You Hua Zhizi exclaimed in surprise, and her Aroundight sword immediately charged, its green blade gleaming in the darkness."

"No, that posture... it was a provocation and reconnaissance mission, and I remember their names."

Lin Haiyuan forcefully waved his left hand behind him: "Charlotte and you, and the people of Ratatosk, those are just opponents who came to provoke us and spy on the enemy. You must not go forward and expose yourselves, and your strength is not enough to deal with them."

"Let's go, Gardenia."

She gripped the hilt of the Heroic Spirit War Maiden's spear with both her left and right hands, and then rushed towards the open sea like a whirlwind.

"Tsk, they seem to be formidable opponents, both renowned magicians from Europe."

With both hands gripping the hilt of Aroundight, Hua Zhizi used the zero gravity brought by the Freedom Domain to achieve the highest instantaneous acceleration, and the four cyclone engines were running at full power.

Lin Haiyuan and Youhua Zhizi rushed towards their respective opponents, who were assigned to them according to their tacit agreement, like shooting stars.

"Emmmmmm... Am I mistaken? I see that British woman, Artemisia!"

The tall, red-eyed beauty with white hair due to a lack of pigment became excited, and as if in response to her master's excitement, the scythe in her hand, whose blade was entirely made of magic, trembled.

"Hey, Misha Bear, wasn't Miss Ashcroft declared dead? Why is she appearing in front of us dressed in such an unusual CR-UNIT?"

A handsome young man with dark blond hair and deep blue eyes scratched his head with his gloved fingers.

“Hey! William Hanson G. Emilton, I told you not to call me Little Bear Misha, my full name is Cormier El Nisha W. Ornovsky White!”

Komir turned around and glared at the man with displeasure.

“It’s just calling your old name once, why get so worked up? Alright… Cormier, my Gawain is trembling, I’ve met my destined rival.”

William Hansen G. Emilton, one of the few male magicians in DEM, also has his own unique CR-UNIT, which is Gawain.

Interestingly, Artemisia uses the lancelot, while Lancelot and Gawain have a history of conflict. In Gawain's eyes, Lancelot's actions were not only tantamount to betrayal but also made King Arthur a cuckold.

“William, what are you doing? This Artemisia doesn’t use Lancelot, but that girl over there is wielding a double-edged sword that’s exactly the same color as Aroundight.”

Cormier glanced sideways at William Hansen.

“Although Miss Artemisia didn’t use a Lancelot, have you forgotten that knights don’t die unarmed? No matter what weapon she uses, it’s still a Lancelot! She’s my destined opponent!”

William Hansen said with a serious expression.

"You watch too much Japanese anime, don't you? I'm not going to waste any more time talking to you. That British woman, Artemisia, is coming up. Watch out for that magician girl with the double-edged sword. I want to test how strong the guy you consider your destined rival really is."

Komir gripped his scythes and slashed at Artemisia as she charged at him: "Perfect timing!!! Artemisia!! You've always been my rival, the one I've wanted to take down!"

"That should be the opponent my Gawain wants to face, not your Reaper. But whatever you want, you can find that Asian girl to play with too."

William Hansen shrugged and faced the onslaught of Gardenia.

Second update complete.

Two minor couples, created by a reader in a group whose name I don't know, have already appeared... Emmmm...

Chapter Four: Counterclockwise Rotation (III)