Chapter 593

Ames was stacked with dozens of buffs, and her anger gradually subsided. She then snorted coldly and retracted her Esper Ability.

Heber did not mind. This was not the first time he had a conflict with Ames. He then turned around and nodded at Zoel.

"Then, I'll take my leave first. I look forward to your decision." Zoel understood and passed the contact information to Ames. He then smiled and was about to leave the room.

Looking at the back of the emissary, Han Xiao suddenly hesitated.

Should I stab a hole in Zoel? It feels like it will be very rewarding.

He did not forget that today was only a private meeting before the official start of the party. When the party started tomorrow, Heber would introduce Zoel to all the guests, and that would be when the undercurrents would start flowing.

The Crimson Dynasty would not personally make a move to snatch territory. As soon as they made a move, the Federation of Light would make a move as well, and the conflict would escalate. Because it was not the stage where players would fight outside of the chessboard, the Crimson Dynasty was trying to rope in the organizations of the Shattered Star Ring to increase the number of chess pieces in their hands.

Throwing an Observer's Mark would allow them to see what the Crimson Dynasty was doing behind the scenes and how many organizations had joined the Crimson Dynasty. This was valuable information.

However, while the Observer's Mark was almost untraceable, and even Ames could not detect it, there were two other Beyond Grade As present. Furthermore, the Crimson Dynasty might have some special methods.

"Hmm, let's give it a try. It won't be too serious if we're discovered. After all, they're trying to win us over, not enemies."

Han Xiao thought for a while, and a gray light flashed in his eyes. He threw an Observer's Mark on Zoel.

Ames and Heber did not sense it at all.

Zoel did not react either and left the room. The door covered his back.

This time, Han Xiao suddenly felt that someone was looking at him. He turned around and saw Austin staring at him.

"He sensed it?" Han Xiao's heart skipped a beat.

Everyone had different abilities, and Ames and Heber could not sense it. However, Austin was a Mage and was extremely sensitive to all kinds of energy. Although the fluctuation of Void Energy was very faint, it did not escape his senses.

However, Austin did not say anything to remind him. He only gave Han Xiao a friendly smile and looked away.

Han Xiao did not know what he meant, but it was beneficial for him not to say it.

"If there's nothing else, I'm leaving."

Ames was annoyed just looking at Heber. She did not want to stay there.

"Wait."

At this moment, Heber spoke.

"What else is there?" Ames frowned.

"I heard that you've been expanding your organization recently. We can work together." Heber's tone softened.

"Work together?" Ames smiled faintly. "Do you think our relationship is very good?"

"I can forget about the farce you caused on Planet Heber in the past," Heber said.

"Then you can continue to pursue it."

Ames could not be bothered to argue. She left the throne and left.

Han Xiao brought Hila and Heber out of the room.

Austin laughed. "Haha, Heber, she's getting more and more annoyed with you."

"It doesn't matter." Heber did not mind.

"I thought you were going to propose a marriage alliance again."

"Forget it, she probably won't agree this time." Heber shook his head.

"To be honest, both of you have a tough personality. If you want to get her, you have to restrain yourself."

Austin's tone was playful. His personality was more easy-going, and he had a good relationship with the two of them. He knew about Heber's history of pursuing Ames.

"I won't change because of any woman." Heber waved his hands.

He did not have too much of an obsession with Ames. In the entire Shattered Star Ring, Heber felt that only Ames, who was also a Beyond Grade A, was worthy of him. Only she was qualified to be his spouse.

If he could get Ames, his organization would have two Beyond Grade A Supers, which would be a huge improvement.

Heber did not want to lie, and he could not be bothered to waste time. His style had always been straightforward, and he did not hide that his real goal of pursuing Ames was just to form a strong alliance.

Austin still remembered Heber back then.

The scene of Ames' rage when Heber first proposed made him want to laugh every time he thought about it.

…

When they arrived at the entrance of the palace, Carroll happened to be about to enter, and they bumped into each other.

"You guys again."

Carroll did not have any intention of provoking them this time. He did not stare at Ames like last time and looked very calm, as though they were just passersby.

Ames glanced at him coldly. Although she was unhappy, she could not do anything in the Tyrant's territory, so she did not want to talk to Carroll anymore.

Just as they were about to pass each other, Han Xiao suddenly reached out and pressed on Carroll's shoulder, grabbing him tightly like an iron clamp.

Carroll turned around with a confused expression and said, "What are you doing?"

"I remember you said before that I'm just your substitute?" Han Xiao narrowed his eyes and said maliciously, "Since you claim to be my senior, teach me a little."

Carroll's expression changed. He thought that the previous provocation was over, but he did not expect Han Xiao to suddenly make things difficult after a few days.

Ames stopped in her tracks with a look of surprise on her face.

"What do you mean? You want to fight here? This is Planet Heber! "Carroll's tone was threatening.

"Don't worry, I just want to spar with you and see how strong a traitor like you is."

Han Xiao chuckled. "The Tyrant's subordinate wouldn't be afraid to accept the challenge, right?"

"I understand. This must be Ames's intention."

Carroll felt that he had guessed it. Ames must have suffered a setback and wanted to regain her face, so she asked Black Star to challenge him. If it was just a spar between officers, Heber would not have said anything.

Hehe, is she that confident in this new officer?

Carroll's expression turned cold. "Alright, I accept your challenge. I hope you don't lose too quickly."

Bloodshed Land was his home field, and he could use countless machines. Even though Black Star's name had been very famous recently, Carroll was not afraid at all.

Carroll had heard about Ames' new officer. He also wanted to know Han Xiao's full strength and see what kind of trash Ames had found to replace him.

Furthermore, his identity was sensitive, and he was representing the Tyrant. Since Ames asked Black Star to challenge him, he could not back down. Although Heber could protect him, with the Tyrant's personality, if he backed down, he would end up very unlucky.

Bloodshed Land despised cowards the most. If one was not a battle maniac, they would not be able to reach the upper echelons of the Tyrant.

Han Xiao's lips curled up, and he suddenly said, "We're both Mechanics. It's boring to just spar. Let's bet something."

"Bet on what?"

"Let's bet … how about five sets of machinery blueprints? The loser must obey the winner and take out the blueprints requested by the winner. "Han Xiao smiled slyly.

Betting with blueprints … Carroll frowned. Blueprints were the lifeblood of a Mechanic, and it was very common for Mechanics to bet blueprints.

"Okay." Carroll nodded.

Han Xiao's eyes sparkled.

There were a few reasons why he suddenly challenged Carroll.

Ames could not make a move, but he could. It was a good time to be high-profile and show his strength. This was good for raising his position in this circle, and it could also help Ames vent her anger.

If the Tyrant interfered in a spar between officers, it would be embarrassing.

Secondly, he had been spying on Carroll for the past few days and roughly confirmed the other party's strength. Know yourself and know your enemy, and you will never be defeated. Furthermore, he realized that Carroll had quite a few decent machinery equipment. Han Xiao proposed a bet because he wanted to win a few blueprints.

He would not fight a battle without any benefits.

The third reason was the most important. A new faction mission popped up on his interface.

[Ames' Wrath]

Mission Introduction: The traitor's provocation and the Tyrant's harassment have made Ames unhappy. As a member of Floating Dragon, you know what you need to do.

Mission Requirements: Publicly defeat Carroll.

Reward: 1,500 experience, + 2,500 relationship with Floating Dragon Faction, + 30 favorability with Ames, + 2 favorability with Heber, + 15 Renown.

Punishment for failure: -20 favorability with Ames, -5 favorability with Heber]