Game: Civilization Paradise

"Long Ming, didn’t you and that Blood Breath Beast take each other out?"

Qian Lan asked with great curiosity.

"No, I didn’t actually die back then."

"Ah, then why didn’t you come back? Everyone thought you were dead."

"I fell onto another continent. It took me a long time to get to the City of Stars."

"So that’s what happened. What a shame. While you were gone, we got beaten badly when we fought the lizard race! If you had been there, things might not have been so terrible."

"I heard about that. To be honest, I’m not sure my presence would have made a difference."

Long Ming said reassuringly to Qian Lan.

"I wouldn’t be so sure. No matter what, you’re the hero of our Mountain City Mountain. Without you, we would’ve never made it this far."

Qian Lan replied with a smile.

"Don’t say that. I just did what little I could. By the way, how are things at Mountain City Mountain now?"

"Not good. We have a council seat, but we have almost no say. It’s hard to get anything done in the Star Alliance. That’s why Qiansha, Qian Luoxue, and the others all joined the military, to see if they can fight their way to a higher rank."

"You didn’t join?"

"No, my skills aren’t good enough, so I was left behind. What are you doing here?"

Of course, Qian Lan wasn’t about to tell Long Ming she couldn’t stand the hardship, so she quickly changed the subject.

"I’m here to learn how to operate a Mechanical God."

Long Ming explained to Qian Lan.

"Qian Lan, there you are."

Just then, Joey and Vid Fen walked over and greeted them.

Long Ming looked up at the two of them and asked Qian Lan with a puzzled expression.

"Qian Lan, are they your friends?"

"No. They’re just looking for attention."

Qian Lan explained in a whisper in Long Ming’s ear.

"Oh."

Long Ming understood immediately.

"Qian Lan, don’t tell me this is your boyfriend?"

Joey looked at Long Ming, and upon seeing how handsome he was, she started grinning and staring at him, her gaze constantly drifting downward.

Seeing Joey’s constant downward glances, Long Ming frowned.

When Vid Fen saw Joey staring at Long Ming, his expression darkened, and he felt a surge of irritation.

At that moment, Qian Lan glanced at Long Ming, then spoke up.

"No, he’s my friend."

"A friend, you say? And what might your name be?"

Hearing Qian Lan’s words, Joey was overjoyed and enthusiastically extended a hand to Long Ming.

Long Ming didn’t extend his hand to shake Joey’s, instead looking at Qian Lan.

Qian Lan introduced them with a smile.

"Let me introduce you. This is Joey, and next to her is her boyfriend, Vid Fen!"

When Joey heard Qian Lan’s introduction, the smile on her face instantly froze. ’That girl, she just blocked all my moves!’

"Oh, hello."

Long Ming replied coolly.

Seeing that Joey seemed ready to cheat, Vid Fen didn’t get angry. ’If she cheats, that’s even better,’ he thought. ’It’ll be the perfect chance to go after Qian Lan instead.’

So, he said magnanimously.

"Since we’re all friends, I can just guide you both at the same time."

"That’s right! Vid Fen is really amazing."

Joey said, very pleased with herself.

Just then, Windsor walked over and asked with a smile.

"Mr. Long Ming, have you finished warming up?"

"I have!"

Long Ming nodded.

"One-on-one private instruction?"

Joey was a bit stunned to see Windsor.

Private instruction here was super expensive; they could never afford it.

Qian Lan also asked in surprise.

"Long Ming, you chose a private lesson?"

"Yeah."

Long Ming replied with a smile.

Vid Fen’s face fell, and he said...

"Since you’ve hired a private instructor, you don’t need my help. Joey, let’s go. I’ll show you my newly modified Mechanical God!"

After speaking, Vid Fen headed toward a nearby platform.

"Alright! We’ll get going then."

After she spoke, she didn’t forget to shoot Long Ming a seductive glance.

Long Ming pretended not to see it and turned to ask Windsor.

"Can I use my own Mechanical God?"

"Of course. Using your own Mechanical God will actually make it easier to get the hang of things."

Windsor nodded in reply.

"Great!"

Long Ming and Windsor also walked toward the boarding platform.

At that moment, Vid Fen walked onto the platform and began to float. Then he raised his hand and elegantly snapped his fingers.

CLICK!

A series of mechanical arms extended, fitting various components onto Vid Fen’s body.

In an instant, a complete Graylight appeared before everyone.

Vid Fen then activated the power core, and the Mechanical God’s eyes lit up.

"Wow, it’s a Graylight!"

"I’m so jealous!"

...

Immediately, everyone crowded around, speaking with great envy.

Meanwhile, a short distance away, Long Ming chose a platform, walked onto it, and tapped his wristband.

SWISH!

The Gale instantly appeared on the platform.

"My god! A custom third-generation mech?"

Seeing this, Qian Lan’s face showed an expression of utter astonishment.

Even Windsor, standing to the side, was a little surprised.

At the same time, on the other side, Kasi was trying to force his way into the crowd surrounding the Graylight, but he couldn’t get through and was pushed back out.

He wore a helpless expression and was about to try squeezing in again when he saw the Gale to the side and shouted in shock.

"Holy shit, a custom third-gen mech!"

"A custom mech? Where?"

...

Hearing this, everyone turned their heads and asked.

"Over there!"

Kasi pointed.

"Whoa, it really is a custom third-gen!"

"So fucking cool!"

...

The crowd instantly erupted.

Joey turned her head to look and was instantly dumbfounded.

’I can’t believe that guy actually has a Mechanical God, and a custom model at that!’

Vid Fen followed the crowd’s gaze, and when he saw the Gale, his face turned as black as charcoal.

Just then, Long Ming turned his head to ask Windsor.

"Miss Windsor, what should I do next?"

Windsor walked over, and with a wave of her hand, mechanical arms extended down from the ceiling and disassembled the Gale’s various components.

"Mr. Long Ming, please stand on the mechanical platform!"

"Alright!"

Long Ming walked onto the mechanical platform.

Windsor waved her hand, and several mechanical arms extended, fitting the front and back of the mechanical chestplate onto Long Ming’s body.

For a moment, Long Ming looked as if he were wearing a second-generation mechanical exoskeleton, but the two were actually very different.

The surface of the mechanical core was covered in various connection ports, with a power unit embedded in the center.

"You are now wearing the internal mechanical core unit. I’m going to begin installing the Mechanical God’s components. If you feel any discomfort, you must speak up immediately."

Windsor said to Long Ming.

"Okay!"

Long Ming nodded.

"First, the leg armor!"

Windsor waved her hand.

A series of mechanical arms extended, fitting armor onto the surface of Long Ming’s legs.

"Now beginning installation of the back, abdomen, and shoulder armor!"

Windsor continued to give Long Ming instructions.

Long Ming quietly watched as the mechanical arms installed each part. He felt that this fitting process was very similar to Rein’s set of heavy armor.