Chapter 8 - Castle

I see the humor in your eyes, she said, with a dangerous expression, do you mock me ?

Please be professional, that's it... Have your fun, with the enemy.. not me... Think about that... Focus on that..

Oh so it's a temporary admiration, a psychological effect ? Since i'm in this machine.. you made

I don't know...

I feel like i'm full on meals and i've found another soup...

Ah, that's probably me.. Separate your mind from residual effects that are mine.. You are.. a cultivator aren't you ?

Ehm.. yes, she blushed.. It was her own fault and she knew it..

So, how do we communicate and get orders in this thing ? She suddenly appeared to have cleared her head.. Are we going to be able to move as a unit or what ?

You will be, its easier then it looks..

Well, i'm really awfully hungry, this thing uses my inner energy to process output correct ?

Extremely correct.. Larchen was pleased that she was so proficient

So, why is the drag is so big, i've a pretty large energy pool.. it seems wrong.. Did you use the native channel

Yes! Larchen shouted in excitement... Then looked around..

Ah, let me calibrate these things, native setting is extremely wrongly match with our cultivation method, its almost producing and oily smoke. You can't be blamed of course, its the all-receiver setting, so it'd work with most everyone..

Of course, the respect could be heard in Larchen's voice.. She not only fixed his construct, she also found a glitch and improved upon it... Looked like the tales of her wreaking havoc on the battlefield weren't just for joke. Larchen took a deep breath, he could have been dragon excrement if he made her too angry before..

The construct- troops started moving in an orderly manner... before the main army was ready to march. There was 60 or so of them, with cultivator spirits in the machines. The target was the lone castle upon a hill near one of the villages, dragon army took over. The alliance officials were watching the siege from a screen. The dragon soldiers didn't cover for a prolonged siege and sallied out, and it became an all out battle...

Aijemz were leading the troops but through their link she was deliberately constantly sending naughty images to Larchen's mind.. She would project how his little dingie would sit on her va jay jay, then proceed to beg and compliment at Larchen.

The constructs cleared the battlefield, then they proceeded to search for captives by the order of the alliance.. There was nobody, except a boy that was covered in mud and dirt.. He was in trauma, so they sent him back to city.. Aijemz felt bad for Larchen for some reason..

Ehm, Larchen, there is something unusual about this place..

What is it ? An alliance elder asked..

I don't know.. there are some cult signs and it has a strange aura.. should i explore further ?

There were a discussion for a while, go ahead, Larchen said..

What is this.. A large mine.. They dug the place for resources, she stepped on to other side of the castle which looked upon the beach and the sea.

Entire place is, dug up, there is a whole operation going on here...

There was some discussion..

Well, we'll send some soldiers and operate it immediately.. profits will be.. distributed according to.. agreements..

Of course.. Aijemz replied dryly..

Mayor thanks you for your contribution to war, once again.. He told me to tell you he is extremely grateful for your efforts.. He will give your sect a sizable cut.. in return for the soldiers they provide to operate the mine..

Of course, Aijemz replied with glee..

We've planted a counsellor among your troops, send any prisoners back with her, friend or foe.. A cavalry regiment will accompany them back and forth..

Send us more information about the country side.. Larchen... do your thing..

Ehm, i've planted a recording stone on the constructs, turn them on now.. So we can see it all..

How naughty.. of you Larchen...

Whoah, the alliance council were excited upon the information they received.. They quickly examined the panels.. Hey what is this.. look at these two screens someone said..

Hey you two, what's going on ?Aijemz inquired..

We can't.. handle the power coefficient.. we are.. losing control..

So, Larchen ? What do we do ?

I'll operate them from here.. no worries.. Order them to stand down, and absolutely do nothing... Constructs were probably damaged in the skirmish, its not their fault.. Its better anyway, a few wild cards with high capabilities among the pack.. Know what i'm saying...

Larchen, these things are awesome, for every two who refuses we can find three to replace them. Where to, next ?

You are at the boundary of their sphere of influence.. Look for the signs and symbols.. They are big on graffiti and ritual..

These troops of theirs.. they are all mixed.. its not just the dragon lands soldiers, there are lots of various.. races..

Ehm, elder, Larchen asked to a member of alliance council could you help us out here ?

These are likely slave soldiers... Selected for their fighting prowess, and secularized into service.. Kidnapped children, like the one you saved..

Slave soldiers.... Like i'm you slave.. Aijemz said to Larchen..

I've slept with Fowliang yesterday as i did every day since we are married. For years now.. Larchen answered..

Ehm.. Aijemz's spirit seemed simmered.. I'm just having fun with you, i've this wild habit of cursing profanities while i do battle, it helps me out...

I've noticed, that's why i allowed it..

Now i'm curious... about this genetic change.. But you could also do the same to me.. i'd gladly welcome your... in my...

Larchen sighed.. Let's move. then... Larchen voiced over the official channel.

Yes sir.. Aijemz grinned..