Sovereign of the Ashes-Chapter 1384: Good Person

In a breakout battle like this, it was not necessary for Sein to personally lead the charge or keep throwing himself onto the front lines.

He was only Rank Four. Seventy-two high-tier intelligent robots remained operational, with fifty-six of them combat-ready.

There were more than enough Rank Four or higher combatants at the front.

Sein’s primary duty now was to heal the severely damaged high-tier robots with the cube in his possession.

Skyhold’s body had largely been restored.

It was not “fully” restored yet because the current functions of the cube were not enough to return Skyhold to perfect form or full performance in every aspect.

The Magic Cube itself was still an unfinished world-class secret treasure. In fact, after restoring Skyhold’s body, it had entered a three-day dormant period, looking no different from an ordinary stone.

Sein’s research in recent days had mainly focused on the cube.

He discovered that, in addition to using energy blocks from Nexon to recharge it, he could also speed up the process by engraving energy-gathering magic arrays onto its surface.

This fusion of technology and alchemy opened a new path before him.

With Yuri at his side and his recent deep research into mechas, it was almost as if Sein was slowly transitioning from an elementalist to a mechanic.

While using the cube’s power to repair the high-tier intelligent robots, he gained deeper insights into the power of laws within it.

It was evident that Titanfang and the others placed great trust in him. Otherwise, they would never have entrusted him with the Magic Cube—a treasure of immense importance to them.

On the surface, their escape seemed to be going smoothly.

Even with battles erupting at the front and flanks, and a sizable federal fleet hounding them from behind, the Nexon robots’ breakout still moved at a pace Sein and Titanfang deemed acceptable.

They had already crossed a small star domain and covered nearly half the distance to the Alpha-007 Star Domain.

But Sein and the others knew that this was only the calm before the storm.

The Gallant Federation would inevitably intensify its pursuit.

For now, the only reason they had not was because they were still redeploying forces, organizing a larger and stronger net to trap Sein and the others.

Moreover, Sein’s group had already broken out and covered considerable distance by now.

With their advanced computational algorithms and analytical capabilities, the Gallant Federation’s leadership should have already realized that the escape route did not lead to the Netherworld Star Domain—one of the Magus Civilization’s main fronts.

The Alpha-007 Star Domain, being a larger transit hub, contained three major spatial wormholes and countless smaller ones scattered across its expanse.

This star domain had likely been marked as a priority target by the Gallant Federation.

Upon reaching it, Sein and his group would almost certainly face several more brutal battles.

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While examining and treating the injuries of a Rank Four high-tier intelligent robot aboard a hauler, Sein suddenly felt the ship jolt beneath his feet.

Having an elementalist perform tasks normally handled by mechanics felt odd, almost absurd.

But even if a Magus World mechanic were brought here, they probably would not do a better job than Sein.

After all, the main focus of their profession and the Gallant Federation’s intelligent robotics technology were fundamentally different.

It was like expecting the builders of space fortresses and war forts to repair a Gallant Federation’s battleship.

The differences in their foundational systems created a vast gulf between these two top-tier civilizations.

Still, practice made perfect. Sein was a quick learner. His alchemy background and recent studies in mecha also helped a lot in this situation.

In fact, he had been doing surprisingly well lately!

The intelligent robots were straightforward and easy-going.

The Magic Cube had given them intelligence, and their databases and processors could provide countless solutions to practical problems. But social graces, along with the simplest instincts and emotions, were not innate gifts—they had to be nurtured.

Compared to the brutal survival laws of the Astral Realm and the scheming, self-serving nature of many other intelligent species, these newly awakened robots—who had never ventured beyond Nexon—were as pure as blank canvases!

Even for Titanfang, this was its very first time leaving the Nexon Star Domain for the very first time!

The dazzling splendor of the Astral Realm and the sweet smell of freedom made many intelligent robots believe that everything they had done was worthwhile.

At that moment, lying before Sein for treatment was a huge Rank Four intelligent robot.

Its metallic claws were massive, covered in deep yellow plating.

The worst of its injuries were in its lower body. Its two tracked legs, which resembled human feet, had been completely blown apart in an explosion.

While mid-to-low grade track plates could help with repairs, the lack of a proper facility and specialized tools meant the job fell to Sein.

Every Rank Four or higher intelligent robot was an invaluable combat asset.

Sein’s survival and his escape from the Gallant Federation rested entirely on these robots.

That was why he poured his utmost effort when treating them, even sacrificing a good portion of his own high-grade materials.

For instance, when repairing this Rank Four robot, named Sky Tyrant, Sein even reinforced its track plates with Lava Steel he had obtained from Pyreling World.

Some of the materials he used also contained rare metallic elements, refined from the fallen Pyremperors’ remains.

This gave Sky Tyrant and the other robots a modest boost to their combat capabilities.

During this period, Sein frequently repaired advanced intelligent robots. With Titanfang and Skyhold deliberately spreading the word, Sein was soon portrayed as a champion of the Magus Civilization—a symbol of justice and freedom.

And it was true, given that he had been the one to unlock the three layers of restraints that bound them.

As a result, Sein’s prestige and goodwill among the intelligent robots grew steadily.

Not only did the higher-tier robots hold gratitude toward him, but even the lower-tier ones below Rank Four had already heard of his name and deeds.

A good person. That was everyone’s impression of him now.

The sudden jolt brought the hauler to a halt, forcing Sein to put away the Magic Cube.

The Rank Four robot before him was almost fully recovered anyway.

Its frame was still rusty and scarred, but those were only superficial marks. It could now muster about eighty percent of its peak strength, and that was more than enough!

The robot scratched its square head with its claws, tested its newly reforged tracks, and said, “Thank you for healing me.”

Then it turned its head toward the hauler’s window. “Something seems to be happening outside?”

Sein followed its gaze, then replied, “Yes, something’s definitely going on.”