Every party had to come to an end. After the 20th hour, the boundary that kept the door between dimensions open began to show signs of instability. That spooked a lot of people. The scientists that had been studying it all day could not predict when the portal will actually close because they never studied anything like it in the past. While there were plenty of people that were willing to take Ketis at her words, there were other people that did not want to suffer the consequences in case she was wrong. People started to make their way out, whether they were willing or not. This was the first time that they entered a dimension that was filled with superdimensional materials. Sure, the vast majority of it consisted of low-grade dirt that could only be used to build stronger fortifications, but that already represented quite a lot of value! The higher grades of superdimensional materials practically made the first-raters salivate. From being able to fabricate mechs that could more effectively resist Saint Piercer arms, to crafting their own superdimensional weapons, the Blue Dimension had given red humanity such an enormous gift that it could change the course of the Red War forever. As more and more people unwillingly left the 365th dimension, Ketis did not try to be stubborn and posture for posture’s sake. She prudently agreed to leave the dimension well before the dimension breach was supposed to disappear. She already knew that the System only promised that the tears in space lasted for their stated duration if they were not disturbed. If an enemy attacked a temporary dimension door, the latter would definitely lose stability a lot faster, thereby causing it to disappear a lot sooner than it should! Still, Ketis did not feel overly concerned if an enemy did show up and somehow blew up the dimensional portal. Read new chapters at freewebnovel It only cost 10 AP for her to create a short-lasting dimension breach that could bring her back to the material realm where she belonged. Unfortunately, no traitor or saboteur took the bait. Perhaps they thought that since Ketis still carried the Heavensword, she could always make her way back to normal space. The mining continued even after the Blue Dimension slowly hosted less and less people. The Red Three had produced enough automated mining vehicles that they could break down the blue islands without needing any instruction. Everyone watched as the tear in space abruptly winked out exactly 24 standard hours after Ketis created it with the Heavensword. That ended the first instance that red humanity harvested a bounty of precious resources from a different dimension. Ketis did not have time to retire to her grand stateroom and take care of her children. A lot of powerful individuals and groups wanted to meet with her in private. She only agreed to meet with the representatives of the Red Three. This was how she found herself in a RA fleet carrier. She barely had any opportunity to sightsee as her route led her straight to a small but comfortable meeting room. Just as promised, the Red Association, the Red Fleet and the Red Collective all sent only one person that was authorized to speak on their behalf. Ketis wanted to keep this meeting simple, so she rejected the demand to let in more people. This made the Terrans and the Rubarthans quite upset, but she figured that they could obtain the information they wanted through the Red Collective. "Alright. I am here. I have already answered numerous questions before, but if you want me to tell you more, then I am willing to offer clarification… up to a point." A woman from the Red Collective bowed. "We would not presume to impose ourselves on you. We are grateful for what you have done. We called for this meeting for your benefit as well as ours." "That is true." A captain from the Red Fleet spoke. "The large amount of superdimensional matter found in the Blue Dimension has given us a much greater understanding of the nature of superdimensional matter. The structure-grade superdimensional dirt that everyone looks down upon may not be particularly valuable, but there is so much of it that many researchers and developers will have access to plenty of samples. Already, our local scientists have begun to make numerous discoveries that they would never have been able to make if they were only aware of superdimensional materials in theory." The Red Fleet was able to keep up with the Red Association in terms of most scientific innovation. The fleeters possessed the best ’mundane’ scientists and were likely a lot more organized when attempting to research the massive bounty from the 365th dimension. "Through the Saint Piercer arms wielded by the native aliens, we have all learned how powerful superdimensional matter can be." The man from the RA spoke. "One of the reasons why the native aliens are able to press forward with their Red Tide Offensive is because more and more phase lords are wielding Saint Piercer arms. For months, the native aliens have taken advantage of their monopoly on superdimensional materials to bully and restrain our champions. We simply could not understand how their sharp and unbreakable spears are able to pierce right through Saint Kingdoms and breach through the armor of ace mechs as if they were made of butter. Now, we can find the answers to these questions and more because we have an abundant amount of staples to study and experiment with. This is but one of the significant gifts that you have bestowed upon our civilization." "For the contribution that you have made, we have seen fit to bestow you with a large sum of war merits." The collie declared. "Its sum will pale in comparison to the value of all of the superdimensional materials that we have been able to mine with your help, but the Red War is tying up many resources and assets." Ketis nodded in understanding. "I do not care about war merits. What I care about is the quantity of superdimensional ore that my clan has been able to obtain from this brief interdimensional excursion. I have been informed that our clan has not harvested enough weapon-grade superdimensional ore to forge a mech greatsword for the First Sword. Can I exchange all of my war merits for enough weapon-grade ore to make up for the shortfall?" An awkward silence ensued. It was rather understandable that for all of the goodwill that they had shown her, they were more than reluctant to relinquish a significant amount of precious materials. "Star Designers had already laid claim on the higher grades of superdimensional matter that we have collected in the last 24 hours." The RA representative said. "If it is necessary, we can relinquish a modest share of weapon-grade ore, but doing so will upset the plans of multiple mech designers of the highest rank." That was not a good idea. The Red Collective also shook her head. "Your purpose is noble, but it is ultimately too small. There are many cultivators among us that await artifacts that can massively increase their combat effectiveness against the enemies of red humanity. From assassins to human phase lords, each of them can perform their duties much more effectively once they receive superior gear. We are also willing to part with a small quantity of weapon-grade ore, but it would be best for all of us if the Red Association and the Red Fleet are willing to make equal contributions." That was smart. Getting the entire Red Three to cough up 1/3rd of a share each was a much more bearable price to pay. Of course, by denying the opportunity to meet Ketis’ demand alone also closed the door to earning a massive amount of favor from the swordmaster. The man from the RA frowned. It was clear that he was in private communication with a superior, or perhaps he was receiving direct instructions from a Star Designer! Whatever the case, the mecher relented. "There are Star Designers that have already designed the perfect upgrades for the Ragnarok, the Heartpierdcer and other god mechs. The higher grades of superdimensional matter are that valuable. They can not only be used to make the god mechs tougher and more lethal, but with the right application they can also speed up their transluminal travel methods, thereby enabling them to come to the rescue sooner than what was previously possible." Everyone else’s eyes widened. This was a big deal! Almost every god mech was patrolling the frontlines trying to wipe out as many native alien fleets and bases they encountered. While the god mechs were undoubtedly wreaking a lot of destruction, the native aliens were so numerous that they could still persist with their assault despite the frequent disruptions. If god mechs were able to reach other star systems 20 or 30 percent faster, then that would be a gamechanger! "Is it truly possible to increase the traversal speed of god mechs?" Ketis asked. "It should be possible, but not in the short term." The RF representative spoke truthfully just to put the RA down. "Have you come across the idea that there is a connection between phasewater and superdimensional matter?" "I have not thought about it." Ketis admitted. "But now that you mention it, perhaps they are strongly related. Phasewater… should also be a superdimensional substance by definition. If that is the case, then they should inhabit the 365th dimension or other compatible dimensions. Instead, they can only be found here in the Red Ocean." "We are still looking for answers." The mecher said. "There are already theories that our scientists are working hard to test. One popular theory that has emerged so far is that phasewater should not be available in the entire material universe. For whatever reason, a powerful third party has ripped a large amount of phasewater away and placed the liquids into planets." "That is not the only theory that is gaining steam. There is another theory that phasewater is generated by phase whales accidentally evolving the ability to extract phasewater directly from the 365th dimension or another place. That, or they are able to directly create more phasewater." The theories sounded interesting, but Ketis was not interested to delve into this matter. "So there is a definite connection between phasewater and other superdimensional matter. The former may be different enough from the latter to show up in completely different places." "Just so, swordmaster. Our researchers are continuing to study the relationships between phasewater and superdimensional matter." Ketis did not see how that could be useful in the short term. She was much more interested in how her actions had strengthened red humanity. "Please answer these questions for me. Is armor-grade superdimensional matter truly effective when used to withstand Saint Piercer attacks? Is weapon-grade superdimensional matter truly penetrating enough to cut through azure energy shields and spatial barriers with just a single swing of a weapon?" "Yes to both questions." The RA representative said. "However, you should not believe in absolutes. Armor-grade matter can only partially withstand Saint Piercer attacks. The weapons wielded by the phase lords are much larger depending on the scale of their wielders. That already gives them an inherent advantage. As for weapon-grade superdimensional weapons, they only require one attack to remove one azure energy shield outright, but only up to a point. There are stronger azure energy shields and spatial barriers that can resist one strike. They can rarely resist two strikes, however. That is how powerful such a multidimensional weapon can be in the hands of the right wielders." The Red Three did not loosen their criteria at all. If an ore was judged to be armor-grade or weapon-grade, then it could most definitely be used to increase the defenses of mechs and give them the ability to threaten enemy phase lords more directly! No longer would the alien champions be able to hide behind their nearly impervious spatial barriers with impunity!