Escanor's group was actually confused when Ace introduced to them the technology.

After all, the Lost Technology is something that couldn't be bought with money... No one knows the origin of this mysterious knowledge and there were only clues that it came from the Northern Continent or the legendary city under the sea...

Aside from this, no one knows where can they find them as they were mostly hidden or destroyed through the passage of time. Some of this incomplete Lost Technology would appear in the black market, auctions, and even in some museums but it is extremely rare to happen...

However, right now, what in front of them is a piece of detailed information about Optical Phenomena Manipulation. A genuine Lost Technology that Ace calls Arcane Technology.

He said that he already learned this knowledge and it was now time for them to study it and help him continue his project...

They were quite surprised that they still have to study while the Empire is getting near…

Nevertheless, they know that Wallace just wanted to help them and perhaps control the OPM Tech.

"Avalon… Sir Wallace said that he wants us to study and create a device meant for this Lost or Arcane Tech… Do we have enough time for this?"

One of them asked after checking how much information is contained within this technology…

[ Yes. You only need to learn various functions of this Technology. So once it is needed to be activated or perhaps requires some repairs, you'll be able to handle it. ]

Avalon then clarified that Wallace already set up a device with such technology but they still have to study it in case some emergencies occurred.

After hearing this, they stopped asking questions and started to immerse themselves in the study.

For some reason, to be trusted by that man during emergencies was something so pleasant to hear…. This made them happy as they regained their energy to study it.

Apparently, Wallace is confident that his Moon Base and Omen IV can avoid the Empire's life sensors due to the array that they've arranged. However, it doesn't mean that they can avoid their cameras or scopes.

That is where the manipulation of the optical phenomenon comes in… With the creation of a device that is capable of doing this, they wouldn't have to worry about being sighted…

Of course, even if they are sighted after all of this preparation, they still have enough power to defend this fortress and escape the place if truly necessary.

***

Ace had his eyes closed as he seated at the captain's chair within the bridge.

There's nothing more to do and he's just waiting for them to arrive at the targeted spot to create an ambush.

As he was about to doze off, a sudden communication link alerted him…

This made him sit up straight as he asked Avalon.

"Who is it?"

[ Zhilina, the Chief Engineer. ]

The engineer was left at the Moon Base so he has no idea what she wanted.

"Let her through…"

Beep!

"Wallace? I have some concerns with the Adepts that you told me to watch out for…"

She's referring to the Adept Mages that Veda has sent. They were the magicians who managed to breakthrough after establishing a Cryptic Link instead of an Arcane Link.

"What's going on? Tell me…"

"I noticed that their accumulation of mana increases a lot… It happens extremely fast like they are evolving… I mean, they are getting too strong. Instead of letting them work here, how about you consider making them as part of the frontline?"

After all, only a few of these Adepts managed to be in the Knights Division and they were mostly placed in the 4th and 5th division.

If he decided to place them there as well, they might have to create another Knights Division.

"Getting stronger?"

Ace doesn't know how to react to that.

However, Zhilina seemed to be very serious about this so he looked at it in a positive way just like what she did.

They would indeed become powerful assets if they are truly effective. Aside from these, the Adepts with Cryptic Link also possesses forbidden Magic Skills that would allow them to avoid suffering its backlash.

'Mhmm… If they have truly improved, then it might be better for them to work as part of the assassin squad instead of being Mech pilots.

"Alright, thanks for letting me know… I'll coordinate with Avalon and let you know my plans later…"

"Thank you, Sir Wallace. I hope your mission will be a success…"

Zhilina finally said as she ended their conversation.

Wallace discussed this case with Avalon and decided that the Adepts with Cryptic Link would train more in fighting automatons instead of working as engineers or train as pilots.

Needless to say, his Battle-Geared Automatons were several times stronger than the Black Phantom, Elysiums, and the Automatons of the Golden Trident Group….

It is because they are suited in space combat and also possess a bit of Wallace's Divine Sense inside their memory crystal.

With such a powerful automaton, he would be able to easily gauge the strength of these Adept Mages and lay out a better plan for them…

Wallace stood up as he no longer felt sleepy. They still have several hours before they arrive.

He went inside a room containing large boxes with unknown content…

These artifacts were the key to lead them to success.

About ten automatons are guarding the room even though it was almost impossible for someone to sneak into this place without his notice.

"This should be more than enough… But I hope that I could get more than this…"

Ace muttered seriously as he checked each One-Time Use Mana Artifact inside…

The Artifact is extremely rare because it contains a valuable source of energy… It doesn't just contain a vast amount of mana, but it also has a fist-size solidified blood of a Celestial in each artifact!

That's right! Wallace managed to obtain some of the treasures that the Golden Trident Group was hiding!

It must be remembered that these pieces of Solidified Blood were the trigger to cause a siege within the Tanza City… This is the reason why the Z-Company dared to wage a war against the adepts or even the soldiers stationed within the city, including the Lucent Force!

Now, Ace will be using these items to fight against the empire.