Several days later, Garen met with one of the many princes of the Blackboard region.
Despite being a technologically advanced world, the nobility system was still in use in this world.
As long as a mecha pilot is strong enough, they will be rewarded with a title and their own territory to manage.
Today, Garen met with one of these nobles.
Welcome! Guest from the Blackboard region!
Standing in the grand hall of the palace, Garen heard a voice.
"Are you His Highness Mingway?"
Garen looked around but there was no one visible around him.
Yes, I am Mingway. Since you are friends with Celine, you wouldn't find me without any reason. Tell me, what makes me have to use a flying saucer to catch you?
The voice spoke calmly again.
I have a business here, but unfortunately, I can't manage it alone. I need to find a powerful collaborator, that's why Celine recommended you.
Garen carefully chose his words.
Have you ever heard of that high-energy combustible powder?
"Combustible dust?" "I have more than ten types of high-energy combustible powder companies in my hands, which one are you talking about?" that voice seemed a bit interested and asked carefully.
"It's the dust extracted from rainbow stones," Garen recalled.
Looking at this flying saucer in which he came to this place, he knew that this honorable noble named Mingway had a high status and was wealthy to a certain extent.
Ah, is that it... and the profit margin?
The silver metal ball in the middle between the three at the back of the hall slowly stopped spinning, and the features of a male face slowly appeared on its surface.
The face slowly opened its eyes. They were completely black and silently stared at Garen.
"I am different from that Celine, although I also like martial arts, since someone sent me money, I will naturally accept it."
Garen's expression remained unchanged.
Profits of up to ten million units per month can be achieved.
The face then reflected.
"Alright, I accept this division."
Tell me, what kind of help do you need?
It's not a small amount, what do you want to exchange?
Before Garen got here, I had already thought about it. Wanting a territory was not realistic.
In that case, the deal this time should include diverting attention and greedy people from himself and also exchanging for some things that were hard to get... like training methods.
"I want level four and level five of the Galaxy Glow training method."
"Galaxy Glow?" Mingway pondered.
I'm sorry, I can't promise you this. I have the tracking of the Galaxy Glow training methods, but I don't have the qualification to sell it. The law belongs to the Union of Academies.
"Aren't you qualified?"
Garen's heart sank. If even the Honorable Noble wasn't qualified, then maybe the only chance he had was with the Union of Academies.
The training methods of Galaxy Glow's tracking are very valuable. It's not something that can be bought with just money. If you need other training methods, then I can give you a complete set. With the profits you have provided me this time, I can offer you a complete set of level five training methods. What do you think?
Level five... quite low... Garen shook his head, although he needed a training method to outline the path he could take.
Originally, when he arrived in this world, he intended to primarily absorb and utilize the local power system while using his own martial arts as a complement.
"Quite low?" Hehe..." Mingway couldn't help but laugh.
The little man in front of him only had Level One Willpower, but he still thought that a Level Five training method was quite low?
Many people could spend their entire lives training and yet be unable to reach Level Four of Willpower.
For a normal qualified pilot, a Level Five training method was already a divine training manual. If he was lucky enough to reach Level Five, then he could join the ranks of the top experts.
As long as he didn't encounter those abnormal heir pilots, for everything else, it could be counted as a life of abundant wealth.
Let me tell you the truth. Consider it as if I were putting a face to that silly Celine.
Garen wasn't angry, he was just calmly looking at the face inside the ball.
Level Five, only in the Blackboard Region, which has hundreds of millions of people, there are fewer than two hundred people who have it in their hands.
This ratio is one in a million. If you can reach Level Five in this life, you would already be thanking the gods, as this is the peak for normal people.
Maybe you are comparing yourself to people like Celine, but the power they have behind them is beyond your imagination.
It would be better for you to be humble and take one step at a time. Slow and steady wins the race, don't bite off more than you can chew.
Mingway kindly explained and sincerely advised him.
Garen's expression remained the same and he nodded slightly.
It seems I was too naive. So, let's switch to the complete set of level five training methods, but that's not enough."
"Of course, I'll let you choose two more things from my personal collection, how does that sound?" Mingway replied generously.
"Alright, I have two of these complete sets of training methods."
There aren't many of these, and the ones that can be distributed without consequences are even fewer. So, I can only give you two options.
With a snap, a glass panel rose from the ground before Garen. There were several lines of words mixed with three-dimensional diagrams.
The first was a diagram of a black eagle flying followed by a text explanation.
Crouching Eagle Claw: level five training method, a training method that trains willpower around claw attacks with high-speed loads. Each level will increase the speed of the mechanism by one level. A willpower force field will appear to strengthen the mech's hands and greatly increase the hardness of the defense.
The second was a pair of triangular silver pieces that were stacked together in a fragmented manner.
Lock Block: level five training method, greatly increases compatibility with the mech, a large number of parts can be applied to the mech during maintenance. Each level can increase the level of defensive performance. Level five can unlock the ability to analyze the weakness of the enemy mech.
"Are there only these two?" Garen frowned.
At the top of each level increase, there was a label.
These were strictly classified according to the standard set by the Mother Planet Federation.
The performance of the Mechs from level one to Level Five, each model of a new series of Mech that appeared would yield five levels of data of their best theoretical values.
Speed, strength, armor defense, compatibility, detection range, etc., would have their corresponding levels. Increasing the value in addition to the original values of the Mech by one level was a basic feature of the general training methods.
The two training methods that Mingway taught were very mediocre. Their virtue was the high levels that prevented them from appearing on the market.
"If they are only of these two types, with a bit of luck I could get them at the Blackboard Academy." "Don't forget that I'm also a member of Blue Narcissus," added Garen.
It's true, you can obtain Level Five training methods as long as you meet the requirements of the Blackboard Academy and are also a potential elite student of the academy. There is a great possibility.
If that's the case, this will really be a loss for you," Mingway also felt a bit embarrassed.
Let's do it this way, if you're not afraid of problems, I can give you other sets of the more problematic training methods. These training methods were acquired through some not-so-legal means. Once someone finds out that you are training these, you could get into trouble. Are you scared?
"The power?"
Of course, I won't let you down.
"Alright, let me see first!" Garen replied decisively and without hesitation.
Mingway couldn't help but glance at him a few more times.
What a personality! It's no surprise that Céline praised and recommended you.
With a snap, the glass panel in front of Garen changed immediately. Three new training methods have emerged. This time there were no diagrams, just lines of words.
Yuri Kiss: Level Five Training Method. The basic version of the training methods inherited from the Yuri Kiss. Each level will increase the practitioner's speed and strength by 1.5 times.
Side effects: the process can cause extreme pain; a practitioner went insane while training it.
Moonlight: Level five training method, incomplete version, originally one of the nine training methods of the Holy Moonlight Sect.
Each level can theoretically increase the speed by two levels.
Side effects: double the pressure on the body. A speed that is too fast can create a heavy load on the pilot; more than double the pressure is exerted on normal pilots. Some practitioners had trained to a certain level, but died abruptly due to their own physical deficiencies.
Radiant Glow: Level Five Training Method, one of the training methods created by a master from the West, a special training method designed to create a modulated biochemical reservoir for personal use. Each level of the modulated biochemical deposit can improve armor enhancement by 0.5 levels.
Side effect: progress is very difficult.
"What is this about the last one?" asked Garen. When he saw this modulated biochemical pond, his mind clicked.
The modulated biochemical depot is a miniature factory used to create biochemical machine-soldiers.
This type of technology has almost ceased to exist now because the training method is very difficult and the soldiers created from the biochemical depot are much less powerful than the pilots. It belongs to the category of technology that has been eliminated, but since it is quite good for being used exclusively in research," Mingway explained indifferently.
I collected it out of curiosity. I bet no one is training with this kind of old and obsolete training method now. It's better if you don't use it.
"Then what is the problem with this training method?" Garen was very interested in this. The use of the biochemical background could complement your current condition.
"The problem is that leveling up is difficult," replied Mingway. I advise you not to think about it. Once upon a time, there were heir pilots who tried to train in that, but that pilot didn't even reach level four.
"I choose the previous Crouching Eagle Claw plus this Radiant Radiance, what do you think?" Garen thought for a moment and simply said.
No problem, the robot will take you to the warehouse.
"I have to take care of something now, so I'll be back later," Mingway nodded immediately.
The voice faded away and the ball also returned to its original state.
Garen waited for a while in the hallway. Soon, a silver-white robot with wheels on its lower half approached and led him to the warehouse.
"We have arrived at our destination, please enter, this is the third warehouse of His Highness Mingway."
"You can choose two things inside and no more," the robot's mechanical voice sounded.
"Please send me the cooperation agreement, I will review it and pass it on to His Highness."
Garen raised his Watch Terminal and transmitted to the robot the agreement that had been prepared beforehand. At the same time, he transferred the first profits to him.
The robot's red electronic eyes blinked several times as it completed the transmission. He stepped aside and it seemed as if he were checking the agreement.
Garen entered the small black room that was in front of him.
Inside it was very dark, but the moment he entered the small hallway, a lot of yellowish light illuminated his surroundings.
When he approached the back of the statue of a large bird, a strange cane suddenly caught Garen's attention. The staff was very long and its upper half was covered by a ball of light.
It was long, dark, and smooth, apparently made of wood.
The top was adorned with silver ornaments, and its white silver was carved into the shape of many thin roots holding an oval crimson jewel.
"This cane..."