Flickering World, Free Exploration Zone, Modo Civilization territory.
"The Soul Swap Twins have escaped?"
Lagos received the remote notification from the military emissary. He was shocked and worried, not because he was concerned about this but because he was worried that it would affect the plan against Black Star.
"Can you capture the Soul Swap Twins?"
The military emissary shook his head. "The Shattered Star Ring is not our territory. The Black Star Corps and the local civilization's surveillance network are all over the place. We can't mobilize people to make a big move, and the target can use the Soul Swapper. His ability to hide is amazing, so we probably won't be able to capture him."
"Then the plan …"
"Don't worry, the plan will continue." The military emissary smiled.
Seeing this, Lagos's face was filled with doubt.
Why did the upper echelons not seem to be nervous at all after losing a special Universal Treasure?
"You don't seem to be worried at all?"
The military emissary waved his hands. "It's fine. There's no need to send people to capture them. They will return on their own."
"Could it be …" Lagos's expression changed slightly.
The military emissary straightened his face and said, "This is not a high-level secret. The upper echelons told me to tell you not to worry about the Soul Swap Twins and to carry out the plan as usual. The person in charge of the Marwell Project asked a Beyond Grade A Mage to secretly plant a triggered psychic trap on the Soul Swap Twins, creating a hidden secondary personality that is completely loyal to the Modo Civilization. As long as it's activated, they will return on their own. "
"I see …" Lagos nodded subconsciously, but he frowned again. "But if that's the case, why not take away the Soul Swap Twins' consciousness and control them directly? Why do we have to take the risk?"
The military emissary was not bothered. "It's very easy to control the Soul Swap Twins. No matter how strange they are, they're just low-level Supers. However, do you think that the Marwell Project has been running for so many years without any experiments? As long as it's a method that you can think of, we've basically tried it.
However, the results show that only when the Soul Swap Twins have a completely independent consciousness can they use the ability of the Soul Swapper. Other than that, any attempt to control the Soul Swap Twins' bodies to use the Soul Swapper will not work. Even if it's just simple brainwashing, the Soul Swapper will not recognize their qualifications to use it. Therefore, we can only half-force them like now. "
"Why is that?" Lagos was curious.
"How would I know? It looks like the Soul Swapper has recognized the Soul Swap Twins. It probably has something to do with the mysteries of the soul and is very idealistic. It's precisely because it's unreasonable that we categorized the Soul Swapper as a Space Wonder. If we could figure out why, there wouldn't be any Soul Swap Twins …" The military emissary snorted. "Although the two of them are strange, they're quite weak and aren't much of a threat. It's only because they can borrow the power of the Soul Swapper that they're so feared. They're like children with guns."
"Understood." Lagos nodded.
"Well, it's good that you understand the situation. Anyway, you don't have to worry about the Soul Swap Twins. Just worry about Black Star."
After that, the military emissary cut off the communication and the screen went black.
Lagos turned off the virtual screen and exhaled. He was slightly relieved and a smile appeared on his face.
Although there was an accident, in his opinion, the most important thing was for the plan against Black Star to be carried out smoothly.
…
In a certain desolate universe belt in the Shattered Star Ring, a secret resource base belonging to the Modo Civilization was being attacked by the armed fleet of the Black Star Corps.
The image of the battlefield was transmitted to the main control room of the base in the Thousand Lights Star System through the quantum network channel. Aesop and a group of officers were monitoring the battle remotely.
Not long after, the battle in the image ended. The Black Star Corps fleet had wiped out all the enemies, taken down the base, and collected the spoils of war.
"Very good! We've destroyed another secret base of the Modo Civilization! " Nero, who was watching the battle remotely, laughed. "This is all thanks to His Excellency Aesop's accurate prediction that helped us find the enemy's base."
With their superior taking the lead, the officers present all praised Aesop.
"It's just a small matter." Aesop was not very interested and waved his hands.
"Haha, credit is credit. You don't have to be humble. I'll get someone to bring you back immediately and reward you properly," Nero said with a smile.
"I plan to walk around outside for a while. I won't be returning to the headquarters for now." Aesop shook his head.
Nero was stunned. "How long are you planning to stay outside for?"
"A month."
"So long?" Nero hesitated for a moment and said, "I still suggest you come back as soon as possible. There might be a new mission …"
"Why do you have so much nonsense to say? I don't even have the right to walk around outside? Are you treating me as a tool? "
"Er, that's not what I meant."
Aesop narrowed his eyes and said coldly, "Also, remove these troops and bodyguards. I don't like others to disturb me when I'm walking around."
"This …" Nero had a troubled expression. "I can't just casually remove these people. What if an accident happens?"
Bang!
Aesop slammed the table and yelled, "Why, do I need your protection? These people are following me so closely. I think they're spying on me! Let me tell you, remove these people, or I'll return to Floating Dragon immediately. What kind of relationship do I have with Black Star? Who are you to tell me what to do? "
Nero's expression froze, and he was a little annoyed.
This old man was quite easy to get along with in the past. What was going on today? It was as though he had eaten a bomb. Was it his period?
However, while he was annoyed, Nero did not dare go against Aesop. After all, Aesop was here to help and represented Floating Dragon, not his subordinate. Furthermore, Aesop was an elder, the adoptive father of the Dragon Emperor, and a good friend of his godfather. It was not good for him to do anything.
If the other party did not want to return to the headquarters, he would not be able to change the other party's mind. He could not just kidnap the other party and bring him back. Otherwise, even if his godfather did not blame him, he would not be able to answer to Aunt Ames.
Nero suppressed his anger and forced a smile. "Since you like peace and quiet, I'll get the guards to not follow you closely."
"That's more like it."
Aesop glanced at the officers around him and casually said, "Did you hear me?"
"Did you hear that?"
While the two of them were arguing, the people in the room stopped what they were doing and kept quiet out of fear. Now that they heard Aesop's words, they could only nod in response.
"That's right, that's all. I'll return to my room first." Aesop faintly nodded, placed his hands behind his back, and walked away.
Seeing Aesop's back disappear from their sight, the expressions of many people in the room turned ugly.
"Who does this old man think he is to be so arrogant?" A Calamity Grade bodyguard frowned. "If not for the army's orders, do you think I would be willing to protect him?"
"That's right, this fellow really doesn't know what's good for him." Another person was also dissatisfied.
"Alright, alright, stop talking. No matter what, he's still my elder. Maybe he's just in a bad mood today and is unwilling to do so. Then, don't force him." Nero frowned, gave a few instructions, and hung up.
To be honest, he had wanted to report this to Han Xiao, but after thinking about it, Aesop had just made a contribution, and his attitude was just a little bad. If he were to complain about it, it would be too similar to complaining to his parents. His godfather hoped that he would be able to take charge, and if he were to do so, his godfather might be disappointed.
"I'm not angry … I'm not angry …"
In the headquarters' office, Nero softly muttered. Indeed, he felt his emotions gradually calm down, and he gradually felt as though he had comprehended some sort of special technique to remain calm.
…
"Godfather! Something happened! "
Half a month later, Han Xiao, who was in the Black Star Palace in the Flickering World, received a message from Nero. The moment he picked up, he was shocked by Nero's loud voice.
"Calm down, what's going on?" Han Xiao moved the communicator away from his ear and picked his ear.
"Not good, Aesop is missing!" Nero said anxiously.
Han Xiao paused, and his brows raised. "What do you mean by missing?"
"He's missing! I don't know where he went, and I can't find him. "
"Didn't you send someone to follow him? How did he get lost?" Han Xiao was curious.
"I …"
Nero's tone was vexed, and he recounted what had happened. Because Aesop was repulsed by the bodyguards, the bodyguards did not follow him closely and did not disturb him. However, when they were resting on a city planet, the bodyguards discovered that Aesop had gone missing.
"By the way, they also discovered that Aesop left a video message in the room."
"What did that old man say?"
"He said that it was a message specially left for you to remember the agreement you made not long ago." Nero played the video, and it was exactly the same.
After figuring out what had happened, Han Xiao stroked his chin with a strange expression.
About a month ago, when he was chatting with Aesop, Aesop had mentioned that he was going to take the opportunity to leave the Shattered Star Ring and continue traveling, making a tacit agreement with him. Han Xiao immediately thought that this was the reason for Aesop's disappearance — this old man was going to leave.
However, after thinking about it, Han Xiao felt that something was wrong.
That's weird. The old man clearly said that he would help me and only leave after the Supercluster Alliance matter. Wouldn't it be breaking his promise if he left now? Could it be that he can't hold it in anymore?
Han Xiaoxin thought about it but did not show it on his face. He only nodded to Nero and said, "Got it.
I'll deal with this matter. Don't worry about it for now. "
"I … sigh. Alright." Nero wanted to say something but stopped. He originally wanted to defend himself, but after pausing for a while, he gave up, sighed, and hung up.
Han Xiao stood up from his chair. His eyes changed, and he tapped the table twice with his finger. Suddenly, he pulled Philip out of his quantum vision.
"Master, hum … what are you doing?"
"Give me all the records of Aesop's movements in the past month."
Although Han Xiao felt that Aesop might have taken the initiative to run away, it was still better to be cautious at such a time.
Very soon, Philip found the records. Han Xiao closed his eyes and quickly browsed through them in his mind.
"Hmm, there doesn't seem to be any problems. More than ten days ago, he even destroyed a secret stronghold of the Modo Civilization. It seems very normal …"
Han Xiao mumbled to himself.
These records did not seem to be abnormal, but he had a strange feeling in his heart that there was something fishy going on.
The intuition of a Beyond Grade A was usually quite accurate. Coupled with the danger premonition that Aesop had mentioned some time ago, he could not help but have a bad feeling.
"No, I still have to find him to verify it."
Originally, his agreement with Aesop was only to capture him symbolically and secretly let him go. If he really captured Aesop, Ames would definitely be on guard and guard him strictly. Aesop would probably not be able to escape.
However, for the sake of caution, Han Xiao still decided to capture Aesop and ask him. Anyway, the old man did not keep his promise first. Even if he made a mistake, he would not be at a disadvantage.
After making up his mind, Han Xiao gave Nero an order and told him to command the troops of the Shattered Star Ring to search for Aesop's traces.
Then, Han Xiao stood up, walked out of the room, and came to a private laboratory.
There was a translucent hibernation chamber in the laboratory, and the sleeping Rody was locked inside. There were Information Form Restraints scattered around, which were the sub-bodies of Destiny's Child that had yet to be completely transformed.
"Old man Aesop's prophecy is amazing. If he really wants to escape, unless Nero, Fu Ding, and the others come personally, it won't be easy to catch him with just my subordinates. However, I now have a reliable prophecy talent in my hands …"
Han Xiaoxin secretly laughed.
In the past, he was just a fake 'Prophet' and could only rely on his metaphysics to try his luck and catch Aesop. This time, it was different. He had a real Master Prophet in his hands.
Prophets could see many possibilities in the future. When sparring, the situation could be roughly summed up as' I predicted your prediction, and you predicted mine '. Whoever was stronger would be able to suppress the other party.
Although Rody had only transformed halfway and could not control his ability subjectively, the topic of his prophecies was basically random, with the uniqueness of Destiny's Child, he should be able to exchange a few blows with Aesop.
Han Xiao operated the hibernation chamber a few times, and not long after, Rody woke up. He opened his eyes in a daze and was stunned for a while before coming back to his senses. Seeing Han Xiao outside the chamber, he could not help but shrink his head.
"Your Excellency Black Star?"
"You're awake." Han Xiao opened the door and smiled. "I have something that I need your help with. I need to borrow your prophecy ability."
"Ah? But I can't control this ability yet. "Rody was a little flustered.
"Just do your best … Do you still remember that old man who could see you? The tall and thin one, the one who spoke up for you."
"I remember." Rody nodded. He had met Aesop before and had a deep impression of him.
"That guy played hide-and-seek with me. I want to find him now. Keep saying his name in your mind, then touch my body and try to trigger the prophecy related to him."
"Then, what if I don't get the prophecy?" Rody asked weakly.
Han Xiao smiled, but his tone was unquestionable.
"Then keep trying until you succeed!"
Hearing that, Rody shuddered.
He still could not control his prophecy ability. He needed to touch someone, and he would definitely faint. When he woke up, he would be very weak. That was not a good feeling.
At that moment, Han Xiao's smile was like the devil's in his eyes.
"Are you ready?"
"I … I'm ready."
Rody knew that he had no room to refuse. He swallowed his saliva and madly chanted Aesop's name in his mind. He only hoped that he could exceed his standards and succeed on the first try.
He reached out his trembling hand and touched Han Xiao's arm.
At the moment of contact, Rody trembled as if he had been electrocuted. If someone did not know better, they would think that he was doing a shock dance.
"Ah!"
A few seconds later, he suddenly let out a short scream. His eyes rolled back as he fell to the ground and fainted.
Han Xiao was not surprised. He took out an emerald green injection from his pocket and injected Rody with it.
Now that he could observe Rody, it meant that he could actually make contact with him. The reason Rody fainted was that he could not afford to lose his ability as a normal person. Taking the relevant injection could speed up his awakening … This was the result that Han Xiao came to after more than ten experiments.
As expected, not long after, Rody's eyelashes fluttered, and he slowly opened his eyes. His blurry vision became clear again. He saw Han Xiao's burly body squatting in front of him, staring at him with a pair of burning eyes.
"Tell me, what did you see?"
Rody shrunk his neck in fear and recalled the scene in his dream. He looked at Han Xiao's expression and said carefully, "I saw you.
You and a woman in a black dress were involved in a war. Countless battleships exploded under your hands, and there was a corpse lying at your feet … "
"A corpse?" Han Xiao was stunned. The plot of his previous life surged into his mind. He subconsciously said, "Aesop's?"
"Yes, it's his."
Han Xiao narrowed his eyes slightly.
In his previous life, it was because of Aesop's death that the Dragon Emperor lost control and committed a massacre, violating the peace agreement between the advanced civilizations in the universe. She was surrounded and eventually disappeared, her fate unknown.
Is this the closure of the world line? Or is it because of some other reason that I don't know?
"Interesting. I keep feeling like someone is plotting something behind my back …"
Han Xiao stood with his arms crossed, scratching the stubble on his chin with his middle finger, deep in thought.
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