After obtaining the secrets of the World Tree Civilization, the three Universal Civilizations adopted Han Xiao's opinion and adjusted their strategy. They no longer sent detection devices to the territory of the World Tree Civilization, reducing the possibility of information exchange between the two sides. Instead, they increased their investment in the secondary dimension expedition team.
Han Xiao rested for a while. With the help of the Multi-Dimensional Sky Opening Transportation Device, he made another trip to the territory of the World Tree Civilization. Because he had the advantage of intelligence this time, he carefully avoided contact and completed the mission safely, obtaining the reward of [Infiltrating the Enemy Camp].
After that, Han Xiao did not continue to sneak into the territory of the World Tree Civilization to harass the enemy. He also reduced his contact with the World Tree Civilization and stayed in the explored universe to build machinery every day. Occasionally, he would go to the Holy Covenant Organization to check on the surveillance of Destiny's Child. On the surface, he returned to his normal life.
In the short term, he did not plan to go to the territory of the World Tree Civilization again. Now that the enemy was prepared, he was afraid that he would fail. Furthermore, he already had enough information. Han Xiao did not plan to provoke the enemy anymore and focused on expanding his military strength.
The unknowing galactic society still maintained the rhythm of their daily lives. As time passed, the three Universal Civilizations' recognition of the Beyond Grade A Association's independence gradually cooled down, but it did not disappear. The dissatisfaction of many galactic residents toward the three Universal Civilizations settled down and remained in their hearts.
After the political status was written into the galactic law, the days of all the Beyond Grade A organizations became much better. No matter how complicated the feelings of the civilizations of the various Star Fields were, they still acknowledged this point and took out the attitude of treating other civilizations to conduct diplomacy with the Beyond Grade A Association to increase cooperation.
Originally, the various organizations thought that the Beyond Grade A Association would make a move next, but the association continued to develop as usual with a rather low-key attitude, as if they were not the hot topic of public opinion recently.
Whether the galaxy was chaotic or not, the big shots had the final say. Since the top organizations did not do anything, the life of the galactic society gradually returned to peace on the surface. Time slowly slipped away in this atmosphere.
Flickering World, Black Star Corps territory, Kunde Race's Planet No. 77.
More than a dozen small warships with the army's insignia led three large transport ships to slowly land on the planet's ground stop platform. Wind pressure continued to roll out, blowing away the fine dust on the ground. Landing gears popped out from the bottom of the ships one after another, fitting with the magnetic stop lock of the platform and stopping steadily.
The doors of the spaceship opened one after another, and a group of Kunde Race members wearing Black Star Corps armor walked out of the spaceship. The leader was a tall Kunde Race member wearing the special uniform of the logistics department. He was Barton, who had been imprisoned and released by Han Xiao.
There were already groups of people waiting on the ground. They took the initiative to greet him, and both sides exchanged pleasantries.
Barton was used to it and waved his hand.
"This batch's supplies have been delivered. Help unload them."
His prestige here was very high. When everyone heard his words, they all began to work. They unloaded batches of goods from the transport ship, loaded them onto the transport vehicles, and sent them to different cities in batches.
Barton watched from the side with his hands on his hips. At this moment, a Kunde Race member in robes walked to his side and smiled.
"How long are you planning to stay this time?"
"… Half a day at most. The army's logistics department has a lot of missions recently, so I can't delay. I'll leave after delivering this batch of supplies."
Barton looked back. The person who spoke was someone he knew. He was the person in charge of this planet, similar to the lord.
Over the past few decades, the Kunde Race planets had been lifted one after another. However, due to some interference, a unified regime was not born. Every planet had a lord who was only in charge of the planet's affairs. They were loosely allied with each other, like a confederation.
After decades of adaptation, the Kunde Race gradually integrated into the galactic society and got used to the various systems and rules of the galactic society. However, they were still very weak and difficult to develop. The industrial system was not perfect, so relying on the Supers to feed back was still the main way to obtain various resources.
Over the years, a large number of Kunde Race members had chosen to join the Black Star Corps in exchange for various resources. Because the subsidies given to each planet were decided by these Supers, their status was extraordinary. The various Kunde Race lords had to fight for the support of the Kunde Race Supers, forming a dependent relationship.
"Oh, the army's work is indeed more important. It's a pity that I wanted to entertain you properly. Since you don't have the time, let's do it next time," the person in charge said.
"We're familiar with each other. There's no need to entertain me." Barton shook his head.
"How can that be? You're a celebrity from our planet after all. Our Planet No. 77 has developed quite well, all thanks to your care," the person in charge said warmly.
"… Alright, you won't be short of the next batch of supplies."
Barton sighed. How could he not know what the other party meant?
Decades ago, after being pardoned by Han Xiao, he joined the army without hesitation and firmly took the path of feeding back to the race. He started from the bottom and slowly climbed up.
Because he was a Mechanic, after passing the internal test, Barton joined the logistics department. At the start, he was a basic researcher, but after successfully advancing to Grade B, he was promoted to the middle management of the logistics department. He was one of the few people with the highest position among the Kunde Race Supers in the army.
Due to his position, he had a discount when purchasing supplies, so Barton's position in the Kunde Race was very important and prestigious. The lords of every planet wanted to curry favor with him, and he was already used to it.
"How are the thoughts within the race now?" Barton changed the topic.
Hearing this, the person in charge turned to look at his people who were working and said with a smile, "We've been carrying out ideological education, and there are fewer and fewer radicals. Now, most people yearn for peace."
"That's good."
Barton nodded. Looking at the energetic Kunde Race people in the field, he could not help but feel gratified.
The Red Empire had destroyed their home, but the difference between the two sides was too big. Barton had always used his position to ask the lords of the various planets to strengthen ideological education so that the younger generations would not be influenced by hatred.
After many years of hard work, the Kunde Race had finally walked on the path of positive development, and the radicals were unstable factors. Who knew what kind of trouble they would cause under the influence of hatred? Barton did not want the race to be implicated by a small group of radicals and destroy the peace that they had painstakingly obtained.
Thankfully, the decades of life had changed the minds of most people, and there were fewer radicals who wanted revenge. Most of the Kunde Race were satisfied with their current lives. Their lives were colorful, and there was hope for the future.
"If only this peace could continue."
Barton sighed in his heart.
…
Blue Star, Bennett's residence.
The courtyard was like a transparent greenhouse. Rows and rows of plants were planted. Bennett, with his white sideburns, walked among the plants, holding a water bottle and watering the plants slowly. He was wearing casual clothes and looked like an ordinary old man. It was hard to tell that he was the leader of a civilization.
"Father, we're here to see you."
Nero pushed open the door with one hand and held Mia's hand with the other. The two of them walked into the courtyard.
Bennett put down the kettle and looked back. A kind smile appeared on his wrinkled face, and he waved his hand. "You're here. It's rare for you to have the time to see an old man like me, who has one foot in the grave."
"What are you talking about? Your body is still strong, and you can still live for a long time. Today is your birthday, so don't say such things."
Nero brought Mia to Bennett and pretended to complain.
"H-hello …"
Mia greeted shyly. She was a Calamity Grade Super who could kill without batting an eyelid, but she was actually nervous at this moment.
"You're here too. Don't just stand there. Let's eat together today. Try my cooking." Bennett looked at Mia with satisfaction, as though he was sizing up his daughter-in-law.
Nero had already brought Mia to meet his parents, and Bennett also knew that Mia and Nero were in a relationship. As for his son's choice, he did not interfere much. Furthermore, he was also quite satisfied with Mia.
Bennett brought the two of them to the restaurant beside the courtyard. He then returned to the courtyard to pick some fresh plants and personally went to the kitchen to cook a table of dishes.
The leader of a civilization and the two Calamity Grade Supers sat at the same table and chatted about their daily lives, just like how ordinary people would at home.
After chatting for a while, Nero took out a tube of medicine from his pocket and said with a smile, "This is a birthday gift that Godfather asked me to bring over. It's a life potion personally made by Her Excellency Aurora. It can continue to extend one's life and maintain one's youth."
"Help me thank Black Star."
Bennett smiled and accepted the potion.
"Godfather expected that you would say that, and he asked me to tell you that with your relationship, there's no need to thank him."
"Alright, that's his style."
Bennett laughed and shook his head. He then turned to look at Mia and said with a smile, "What about you?
"What about you? Do you have any plans to raise your offspring?"
Mia's face instantly turned red, and her voice was as soft as a mosquito's buzz. "That … we don't have such thoughts for now …"
Nero scratched his head and said with embarrassment, "The main reason is that the higher the life level of an individual, the harder it is for them to give birth to offspring. Mia and I have tried many times and used all kinds of positions, but it's a pity that …"
Bang!
Before he could finish his sentence, a bashful iron elbow landed on his ribs, causing Nero to almost suffocate. His words were immediately interrupted.
"Don't, don't talk nonsense!"
Miya flew into a rage out of humiliation and subconsciously gave Nero a loving elbow strike. However, she immediately recalled that Bennett was still in front of her and immediately returned to her demure sitting posture with a bashful look on her face.
"… It's good to be young." Bennett wiped the cold sweat off his forehead. The elbow strike from a Calamity Grade Supers had caused his hair to stand on end, and he could not help but look at Nero.
My good son, you've worked hard.
"It's … it's fine. I just like to play around like this …"
Seeing Bennett's complicated gaze, Nero hurriedly explained for Mia. He grimaced and rubbed his ribs for a while before barely recovering.
After coughing twice, Nero changed the topic and suddenly said with a serious expression, "By the way, godfather also told me to tell you something important."
"What is it?"
"Godfather said that in a while, he might relocate everyone in Blue Star."
"Relocate the entire Blue Star?" Bennett was shocked. "To where?"
"He didn't say. He just wanted you to be mentally prepared."
Nero replied.
Hearing this, Bennett's smile disappeared, and his expression became serious. He stroked his chin and pondered, trying to figure out what Han Xiao meant.
To suddenly relocate Blue Star, could it be to the territory promised by the three Universal Civilizations to the Beyond Grade A Association? Or is it an emergency shelter?
If it's an emergency shelter, could it be that a battle is about to break out? But wasn't there a good situation where everything was peaceful recently?
"I have a feeling that it's not something good …"
All sorts of thoughts flashed through his mind, and Bennett was secretly worried.
At the same time, in a wasteland of Blue Star, Hella and Aurora were walking slowly.
Not far away, there was a huge crater with a large number of building debris scattered around. It was like debris that had been thrown out by a violent explosion. It was like a ruin. This was the ruins of the Germinal Organization. It was now protected and treated as a historical relic.
The two of them had originally come to visit Ames, but because they had arrived at the wrong time, they were chased out. Suddenly, they felt like revisiting this place, so they came to the ruins of the Germinal Organization.
"Do you still remember? I was locked up here in the past. At that time, I thought that I would never be able to escape."
Aurora squatted down and picked up a piece of metal. She played with it in her hands and said with a sigh.
Hila looked at her surroundings, and her memories of the past came back to life. It was rare for her to be so talkative, and she softly said, "Yes, I did so much dirty work for the Germinal Organization. I said it was to save you, but in reality, I was just as lost, sinking deeper and deeper like a zombie. If not for Black Star, I probably wouldn't have survived."
The two of them had experienced so many things, and they could now face the painful memories of the past with an open mind. Looking back at the past with their current eyes, it was like a dream.
Aurora suddenly burst out laughing. "Speaking of which, Black Star was so young back then. How could he be like now?"
"People have to grow up."
Hearing this, Hella's lips curled up slightly. She remembered the experience of torturing Han Xiao for more than half a year. Then, she thought of the infamous Black Star and felt the joy of seeing a big shot wet his bed when he was young. Although they were not real childhood friends, they were old friends who had known each other for a long time. There was not much difference.
However, very quickly, Hila's smile disappeared, and she sighed softly with a complicated expression.
Seeing this, Aurora turned around and looked at her sister.
"What are you sighing about?"
"… I was thinking, if I had chosen to go with him when he entered the galaxy, maybe now … I wouldn't be one step behind him."
Hella's tone was complicated, and she looked disappointed.
…
Blue Star's outer space, Floating Dragon Island …
"Are you leaving?"
"Yes, when I rushed over, the machinery was only half built. I still have to go back and finish it."
Han Xiao put on his clothes, buttoned them up, and covered his strong chest. He was ready to go out.
At this time, two fair fingers clamped onto the hem of his shirt and tugged lightly.
"Stay with me for a while longer."
"… Okay."
Not long later …
On the other side of Floating Dragon Island, Aesop's residence …
The bowls and plates on the table were shaking slightly, and the juice spilled onto the table.
Aesop held the cutlery and looked at the ceiling and the corner of the wall helplessly. The wall was shaking slightly, and dust was falling.
"Sigh, it's shaking again …"
(End of Chapter)
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