[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-starting-from-warhammer-to-raid-the-all-heavens":3,"chapter-starting-from-warhammer-to-raid-the-all-heavens-starting-from-warhammer-to-raid-the-all-heavens-chapter-25":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Starting from Warhammer to Raid the All Heavens",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2277798,4456,"Chapter 25: Absurdity Itself Opened the Door for Absurdity—It","starting-from-warhammer-to-raid-the-all-heavens-chapter-25",25,"\u003Cp>Too... too awesome?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the “luxurious” equipment on the table, Alvin suddenly developed the thought of joining Taker.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What the hell is this guy’s background?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Never mind the fragmentation grenades, energy batteries, nutrient paste, and energy bars.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Baodanqiang  and Shell Armor—these items are even in the Star Militia, only issued to a tiny few!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially the Shell Armor—the standard heavy ballistic vest—even laser rifles can’t penetrate it; it’s absolutely a life-saving artifact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At least in the Lower Nest, with the weapons of those gang scum, even if you stood still, they couldn’t pierce it!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Baodanqiang  is even more so—though the Star Militia version is a degraded modification of the Astartes model, its rounds are far beyond what ordinary defenses can stop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How about it? I didn’t lie to you, did I?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taker grinned proudly, smoking a cigarette as he drew a deep breath and exhaled a wisp of smoke: “I went through a lot to get these—worth every bit.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Can I inspect them?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alvin forced down his excitement and asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Go ahead.” Taker didn’t care, plopped back onto the chair, and crossed his legs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Detected item: Burst Rifle, Star Militia Model (Aged)】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Tested in numerous battles; though worn, the sights and firing pin remain intact】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Energy available: 0 units】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Detected item: Fragmentation Grenade (Low Quality)】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Only flaw: manufacturing accident caused detonation delay between 1s–3s; possibly useful for suicide】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Energy available: 0 units】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Detected item: Shell Armor - Heavy Ballistic Vest (Aged - Worn)】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Paint completely worn off, unit affiliation unidentifiable; missing alloy plates, helmet, recycler, augur, wrist display, small power pack—but as a “turtle shell,” it’s still highly functional】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Energy available: 0 units】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Detected item: High-Concentration Compressed Energy Battery (Premium)】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Commonly used in factory machinery; exclusively supplied within the Cult of the Machine; handcrafted by an oilman; reliable】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Energy available: 1000 units × 3】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After examining everything, Alvin swallowed hard and a thought flashed through his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time... we’ve really hit the jackpot!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three thousand units of energy—enough to last thirty days!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most importantly, Taker actually got his hands on the Burst Rifle and Shell Armor—items only issued in the Star Militia—both perfectly filling his current gaps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Done checking?” Taker glanced at him, crushed out his cigarette, and stood up: “If everything’s fine, I’ll take you to the Middle Nest.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The gear is excellent, Mr. Taker.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alvin neatly packed everything away, then nodded to Taker: “I’m ready. Let’s go.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his imagination, smuggling from the Lower Nest to the Middle Nest should’ve been extremely difficult.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the very least, he expected careful evasion of enforcers’ surveillance and Middle Nest entrance monitors, then crawling through muddy pipes, enduring hardship to reach it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But... in reality, Taker simply led him straight to the Middle Nest entrance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mr. Taker, I need to confirm again...” Alvin’s eye twitched as he stared at the enforcers guarding the entrance and the two automatic laser guns, swallowing nervously: “We’re smuggling—shouldn’t we take another route? That’s what ‘smuggling’ means.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Shut up. Follow me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taker, smoking a cheap cigarette, ignored the enforcers and surveillance entirely, walking straight forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is he this bold?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alvin, behind him, felt his heart pound, terrified they’d be shot dead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the situation didn’t match his expectations at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The enforcers at the gate spotted Taker from afar, beaming with warm smiles, opening their arms for a hug.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Honestly, in Alvin’s past experience, enforcers always looked disgusted and contemptuous toward Lower Nest scum—yet now they smiled like suns.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even worse, Taker, with a look of disgust, shoved the enforcer away and tossed him a few cheap cigarettes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What the hell is this guy’s status?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alvin was now 100% certain: Taker was no ordinary Lower Nest scum.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who else could make cold-blooded enforcers smile like they’d just been punched in the ass?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They chatted briefly, but Taker turned and noticed Alvin hadn’t followed—he waved impatiently: “Hurry up! Don’t waste time!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So embarrassing... Alvin obediently walked over silently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright, talk next time.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taker, cigarette in mouth, waved to the enforcers lazily: “I’m taking this kid in first.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Goodbye, Mr. Taker!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Goodbye, Mr. Taker!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two enforcers waved warmly, seeing off... the smuggling duo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is insane!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Absurdity itself opened the door for absurdity—it’s absurd to the extreme!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even after stepping through the Middle Nest gate, Alvin still felt like he was dreaming—the whole “smuggling” process was too surreal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Walking right through the front gate in broad daylight, right under the enforcers’ noses—does justice still exist?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alvin subtly turned his head, studying Taker again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nearly 1.9 meters tall, well-proportioned and muscular, broad shoulders, thick back, hair hanging like instant noodles, covering half his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Features rugged, eyes sharp—except for the scar stretching across his entire face from nose bridge, which marred his aura—he looked like a weathered veteran.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two enforcers had clearly shown respect in their gaze toward “Taker.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could this guy... be a retired soldier?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alvin speculated internally about Taker’s suspicious background.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t overthink it. Normal procedure isn’t like this.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taker’s senses were sharp—he turned his head, meeting Alvin’s suspicious gaze, cigarette dangling: “First, you paid a heavy price. Second, time is tight. Otherwise, I’d never bring you in this way. Those two? Just long-term partners.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The more he explained, the more suspicious it became.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even with long-term partnerships, enforcers would never show respect to a Lower Nest scum.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alvin stayed silent, choosing not to expose Taker’s lie.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Kid, I know you’ve got secrets—but I won’t ask.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taker exhaled smoke, gazing at him meaningfully: “Your reason for leaving the Lower Nest isn’t just being chased, is it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alvin’s movements stiffened slightly, then returned to normal: “Mr. Taker, I don’t understand what you mean.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You know, when people lie, they give off subtle cues.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taker stopped walking, turned around, and looked at him with a half-smile: “Eyes, breath, movements, every muscle in the face—I’m good at spotting them.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mr. Taker, I really don’t know what you’re talking about.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alvin still denied it, smiling back, feigning innocent confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Kid, surviving in the Middle Nest isn’t that simple.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taker grinned, as if Alvin’s reaction was exactly what he expected, his expression turning sly: “For smugglers, once caught by enforcers, the outcome is always execution. You don’t want to end up like that, do you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, Alvin understood why Taker brought him through the gate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because the enforcers had already seen his face—now, if Taker said one word, they’d hunt him down like rabid dogs across the Middle Nest!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mr. Taker, is this how you do business?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alvin shed his false innocence, his voice turning cold: “You’re threatening me with the enforcers?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No. Not a threat. A deal.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taker flicked his cigarette away, turning his head coolly: “Tell me your real reason for coming to the Middle Nest. In return... I’ll get you a job—something that lets you settle here, free from enforcer harassment. How’s that?”\u003C\u002Fp>",1140,"2026-06-20T00:45:41.385Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","2e44bccc1caaeab6bebf30a1209d1d0045c31da10d840b9fb1db8ed2941882b7","starting-from-warhammer-to-raid-the-all-heavens-chapter-26","starting-from-warhammer-to-raid-the-all-heavens-chapter-24",588,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fstarting-from-warhammer-to-raid-the-all-heavens-cover.jpg"]