Ten days later, somewhere in the Shattered Star Ring …
A UFO was flying in the universe with a long flame tail. In the cockpit, Aesop looked at the star map of the Shattered Star Ring that had countless red danger zones marked.
The captain hesitated for a moment before saying, "There are not many routes left for us. We're almost at a dead end. Looking at the current situation, I'm afraid we won't be able to send you out of the Shattered Star Ring. What do you plan to do?"
Aesop's face was pale. He pressed his hands on the table, and the veins on the back of his hands bulged. "Aren't you professionals? How did this happen?"
The captain smiled bitterly. "There's nothing I can do. We didn't leave any clues, and we've been moving in secret. However, the Black Star Corps seems to know where we are and can always set up an encirclement around us. I don't know where they got the information from, but it's so accurate … Speaking of which, is this the ability of prophecy? Aren't you a prophet? Why can't you sense it?"
Aesop clenched his teeth and had nothing to say.
It was not that he did not use his ability along the way, and he did avoid some of the pursuing troops. However, the Black Star Corps was like gangrene on his bones. No matter how many times he got rid of them, they would catch up again very soon. Even though the Mecha Empire's affiliated organizations helped him change his vehicles many times, it was still useless.
Furthermore, the one controlling his body now was not Aesop himself but the collective consciousness of the souls of the Modo Warriors. He could not fully use his prophecy ability. The secret stronghold that he purposely revealed to the Black Star Corps was not a prophecy but information that they already knew. He purposely revealed it so that no one would doubt his identity as a 'prophet'.
Aesop's original destination was to head to the edge of the Shattered Star Ring, but under the relentless pursuit of the Black Star Corps, he had no choice but to continue hiding. He was still going around in circles in the Star Field, and it was getting more and more difficult for him to move forward.
"If there's no other way …" Aesop looked at the star map, pointed at a planet nearby, and said, "Cancel the plan to leave the Shattered Star Ring. Send me to this planet."
The captain looked in the direction Aesop was pointing at, and his expression changed slightly. "Planet Mountain Ash? It's been very chaotic there. Are you sure you want to go? "
"That's right." Aesop nodded.
This was a colonial planet that currently belonged to the local Star System civilization. However, due to historical reasons, there were sharp social conflicts on this planet.
Originally, there was a native intelligent race on the Mountain Ash Planet. They developed a surface civilization and had been thriving. However, they were discovered by a local galactic civilization when they were exploring the universe. Due to the treaty of not interfering with low-level civilizations, the local Star System Civilization only observed from the start and did not interfere too much. It was similar to the relationship between the Godora Civilization and the Blue Star Civilization.
However, the Mountain Ash Planet was located at the border of two Star Systems. The local Star System civilizations had always had armed conflicts with their neighbors, and they both wanted to expand their borders. Therefore, they hoped to completely control the Mountain Ash Planet. The unspoken rule of the 'Peace Treaty' was that only Star System civilizations would be truly guaranteed. The surface civilizations were nominally within the scope of the treaty, but in reality, there would always be some advanced civilizations that would go against the treaty and leave the matter unsettled.
Of course, the local Star System civilizations did not use a direct attack. They mainly used two methods. The first method was to contact the Mountain Ash Planet Civilization in the name of technology exchange. They purposely leaked some extra technology and then framed the Mountain Ash Planet Civilization for stealing some technology that was not within the scope of the exchange. The second method was to secretly incite the surface civilizations to split up. At crucial times, they would provide 'war support' to some of the regimes. After that, they would use the excuse of suppressing the rebellion and helping them to the end to keep their troops on the Mountain Ash Planet.
The huge difference in the strength of the civilizations meant that the surface civilizations were basically no match for the Star System civilizations. With the two methods of the local Star System civilizations, the Mountain Ash Planet fell into their control without any suspense.
The sharp social conflicts came from the retaliation of the Mountain Ash Planet Civilization. There were many demonstrations and riots on the planet. Therefore, the local Star System civilizations adopted a tough rule and sent out official troops to suppress the civil activities on the Mountain Ash Planet from time to time. Therefore, the environment of the planet had always been very chaotic.
In the universe, there were many planets like the Mountain Ash Planet. Order had created a seemingly peaceful galactic society. However, under the beautiful surface, the law of the jungle was still followed. It was just that it was not so naked and bloody anymore. There were very few incidents of genocide.
Aesop needed a planet like this. If he could die in the hands of the Star System civilization, the Dragon Emperor would be able to vent her anger on the local Star System civilization. Then, the plan would be a success!
"Alright, since you've decided, I'll think of a way to send you in secretly."
Seeing this, the captain did not try to persuade him anymore.
He was a basic member sent by the Mecha Empire. He did not know the ins and outs of the situation. He was only in charge of the transportation mission given by the higher-ups. He would do whatever his employer told him to do. He did not know anything else. He did not even know that his boss was the Mecha Empire.
"Remember, you must be secretive."
Aesop instructed and enlarged the image of the Mountain Ash Planet on the star map. A complicated expression flashed past his eyes.
'Looks like this is my burial ground …'
His mind was shaken for a moment, but his expression became determined again.
As the amalgamation of a bunch of souls, he was not afraid of death. He was absolutely loyal to Modo.
Sacrificing himself heroically in exchange for a chance for the Modo Civilization to breathe. This was his mission!
However, just as he was feeling emotional, no one on this ship knew that not far behind them, there were dozens of advanced spaceships secretly following them.
It was the fleet led by Han Xiao!
The fleet was equipped with the best stealth equipment from the logistics department. They maintained stealth mode and had been following Aesop for half a day without being discovered by the UFO he was on.
…
"Where do you think he's going?"
In the command room of the main ship, Ames looked at the UFO in front of her with confusion.
Han Xiao stood with his arms crossed, glanced at the star map, and said, "Probably Planet Mountain Ash."
"What's he going there for?"
"How would I know?" Han Xiao shrugged.
Through monitoring all the secret organizations that the Mecha Empire had planted in the Shattered Star Ring, the Black Star Corps' search became much smoother. He had completely locked onto Aesop's tracks the day before and had been following him secretly. He did not immediately pounce on him because he wanted to see if the Mecha Empire had any backup plans.
This kind of feeling was like a person who wanted to do something bad secretly, thinking that no one would notice. However, he did not know that there were tens of thousands of people following behind him, staring at him mockingly and watching everything he did.
Speaking of which, it was quite a coincidence. If the Modo Civilization had insisted on using their own troops to transport Aesop, Han Xiao might not have been able to catch up with them so easily. He still did not know that the real mastermind behind all this was the Modo Civilization.
However, the Modo Civilization thought that the troops of the Mecha Empire were more secretive, so they chose to borrow the troops of the Mecha Empire. This had instead made things worse, jumping right into Han Xiao's knowledge zone. To him, most of the subordinate organizations of the Mecha Empire in the Shattered Star Ring were not secretive at all.
"Should we go and capture him now?" Ames turned to look at Han Xiao.
"There's no need to go through so much trouble. Just tell him to come over obediently."
Han Xiao smiled, pinched his fingers, and sent out an invisible string of data.
…
Dong!
Aesop was studying the star map when he suddenly felt the spaceship shake. The UFO seemed to have suddenly stopped.
He could not help but look up at the captain with a face full of shock.
"What's going on? Did the spaceship malfunction?"
"I — I don't know either."
The captain had a face full of confusion. He displayed his excellent home appliance repair skills and slammed his fist on the control panel twice. However, the spaceship's artificial intelligence seemed to have died and did not move at all.
Chi!
At this time, the hatch suddenly opened on its own.
Everyone was shocked. The UFO was in the universe. If the hatch was opened rashly, everyone in the spaceship would probably be sucked out.
However, the strong suction force that they expected did not appear. It was quiet outside the hatch. Everyone looked at the porthole with confusion, only to see that the scene outside was still Black Star Space.
"What's going on?"
Aesop's group came to the cabin door and looked outside. The moment they saw the real scene outside, Aesop's entire body froze on the spot. His face was instantly filled with fear.
Outside was an enormous metal spaceship. Black Star and the Dragon Emperor were standing outside the hatch with a group of subordinates, staring at him with half-smiles on their faces.
Aesop's eyes widened. Only confusion was left in his mind.
Where is this? Why am I here?
Is it because I opened the door in the wrong way that I'm hallucinating?
At this time, Han Xiao chuckled and said, "You're quite good.
"You sure know how to run. You didn't even greet me. That's too much."
This was his handiwork. He easily hacked into the flying saucer and seized control of it without anyone noticing. He directly made the flying saucer turn around and drive into the belly of the main ship, walking right into the trap.
He left a misleading image on the porthole. The people on the spaceship were in the dark and did not know what was going on.
Ames took two steps forward, narrowed her eyes, and said in an unfriendly tone, "Humph, you made us look for you for so many days! Don't you have anything to say to me? "
Seeing this scene, Aesop's face immediately turned ashen.
It's over! The plan failed!
Damn it, just a little bit more!
It was all for naught!
He was extremely unwilling to give up.
… No, there should still be a chance! Black Star and the Dragon Emperor think that I'm the real me. I can continue to pretend!
Aesop had not completely given up. He wanted to try again. Suppressing the shock in his heart, he quickly forced a smile and pretended to be embarrassed. "You actually found me … Black Star, didn't you say that you would let me go? Why did you go back on your word?"
Han Xiao ignored him. Instead, he turned to look at Ames and said with a smile, "I guessed it.
"See, I was right."
Hearing this, Ames sized up Aesop and nodded heavily with a look of agreement.
"You're right. His smile is not wretched enough. It must be a fake!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Aesop was stunned on the spot.
His mind went blank, and he was dumbfounded.
What, you can actually see through my identity with such details!
… Pui! What kind of ridiculous reason is this! Even a ghost wouldn't believe it!
Aesop's smile became more and more stiff. He already had a bad feeling.
"What kind of joke is this … Alright, I admit that it was my fault for sneaking away. I'll accept whatever you want to do with me …"
Not waiting for him to finish, Han Xiao suddenly shouted, "You're not allowed to do that.
"Still want to pretend?"
Aesop was shocked. He was stunned for a moment, and there was only despair left in his heart.
At this time, how could he not know that he had been seen through long ago? Black Star was toying with him like a cat playing with a mouse!
The next moment, he gritted his teeth, suddenly pulled out his weapon, aimed it at his own head, and pulled the trigger without hesitation.
The plan had failed, and he had nowhere else to go. He chose to kill himself to prevent Black Star from tracking him down. At the same time, he could also get rid of Aesop, the prophet, and make his final contribution to Modo!
Bang!
However, just as he raised his gun, a beam of light flashed in front of his eyes. Nero, who had been prepared, raised his gun and shot it out of Aesop's hand.
Immediately after, the surrounding army soldiers swarmed over and pinned Aesop to the ground, unable to move.
Seeing this, Ames heaved a sigh of relief. She dispersed the force field in her hand and looked at Aesop, who was struggling with all his might, with a complicated expression. She then turned around and thanked Han Xiao.
"Thanks. If not for your help, things would be much more troublesome."
"It's nothing. Aesop is also my friend. It's only right that I help him."
Han Xiao waved his hand and did not mind.
Ames smiled and lightly punched Han Xiao's chest without saying anything else.
She knew very well that if not for Han Xiao's help, she would not have been able to find Aesop so easily. In the end, something irreparable might have happened. Aesop was her most important family member, and she did not dare imagine what she would have done.
At this moment, words could not express the gratitude in her heart. Looking at Han Xiao's tall and sturdy figure, Ames only felt that he was very reliable and made her feel at ease.
At this moment, the trembling captain carefully said, "Erm … Your Excellency Black Star, you've found him. Can we leave now?"
Han Xiao glanced at him and snorted. "You still want to leave? Stay here obediently. I'll let you go when you finish telling me what you know. "
Although these people were the subordinates of the Mecha Empire, they probably did not know anything. Han Xiao did not intend to make things difficult for them. He would put this debt on the Mecha Empire. This matter was not over yet.
After saying that, Han Xiao walked to Aesop's side and squatted down. His eyes flashed with curiosity.
"Alright, now let me see what's wrong with your body, you old geezer …"
Han Xiao asked the soldiers next to him to hold Aesop tightly. Nanoparticles slid out of his sleeve and condensed into a thin black needle. He held it in his hand.
He aimed at Aesop's butt and pierced it like a nurse giving an injection.
"Hmm …"
A strange sound was immediately heard.
Han Xiao pulled out the black needle and looked at the combat information on the interface. He quickly browsed through Aesop's status, and his expression suddenly became strange.
"Soul Swapper? What the hell is this? "
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