Ames was stacked with dozens of layers of buffs, and her anger gradually subsided. She then snorted coldly and retracted her Esper ability.
Heber did not mind. It was not the first time he had a conflict with Ames. He then turned around and nodded at Zoel.
"Then, I'll leave first. I look forward to your decision." Zoel understood. He passed the contact information to Ames, smiled, and was about to walk out of the room.
Looking at the back of the envoy, Han Xiao suddenly hesitated.
Should I plant an eye on Zoel? It feels like it will be very rewarding.
He did not forget that today was just a private meeting before the official start of the gathering. When the gathering started tomorrow, Heber would introduce Zoel to all the guests. That would be when the undercurrent would be surging.
The Red Empire would not personally take over the territory. Once they took action, the Radiant Federation would also take action, and the conflict would escalate. Because it had not reached the stage of fighting outside the chess game yet, the Red Empire was trying to rope in the organizations of the Shattered Star Ring to increase the number of chess pieces in their hands. With the universe as the chessboard, they would use the chess pieces to fight for benefits.
Throwing an Observer's Mark would allow him to see what the Red Empire was doing behind the scenes and how many organizations had joined the Red Empire. This was precious information.
However, although the Observer's Mark had almost no trace, and even Ames could not detect it, there were still two other Beyond Grade As present, and it might be discovered. Furthermore, the people of the Red Empire might have special means.
"Hmm, let's give it a try. Even if we're discovered, it won't be too serious of a problem. After all, they're trying to win us over, not enemies."
Han Xiao thought for a while. A gray light flashed through his eyes, and he threw an Observer's Mark at Zoel.
Ames and Heber did not notice anything.
Zoel did not react either. He left the room, and the door blocked his back view.
This time, Han Xiao suddenly felt that someone was looking at him. He turned around and saw Austin staring at him.
"He noticed?" Han Xiaoxin's heart skipped a beat.
Everyone's abilities were different. Ames and Heber were unable to detect it, but Austin was a Magician. He was very sensitive to all kinds of energy. While the ripples of Void Energy were very subtle, they did not escape his senses.
However, Austin didn't say anything to remind him. He only gave Han Xiao a friendly smile before looking away.
Han Xiao didn't know what he meant, but it was good that he didn't say it out loud.
"If there's nothing else, I'm leaving."
Ames was annoyed by Heber and didn't want to stay here any longer.
"Wait a minute."
At this moment, Heber spoke.
"Is there anything else?" Ames frowned.
"I heard that you've been expanding your forces recently. We can work together." Heber's tone softened.
"Join hands?" Ames smiled faintly. "Do you think we're on good terms?"
"I can not pursue the farce of you attacking Planet Heber in the past," Heber said. "I'll write it off."
"Then you'd better continue pursuing it."
Ames couldn't be bothered to argue. She left the throne, turned around, and left.
Han Xiao brought Hella and Han Xiaoxin out of the room.
Austin laughed. "Haha, Heber, she's starting to hate you more and more."
"It doesn't matter." Heber didn't care.
"I thought you were going to ask for a marriage alliance again."
"Forget it. She probably won't agree this time." Heber shook his head.
"To be honest, both of you have strong personalities. If you want to get her, you have to restrain yourself a little."
Austin's tone was playful. He was more easy-going and had a good relationship with both of them. He knew about Heber's history of pursuing Ames.
"I won't change for any woman." Heber waved his hands.
He did not have much of an obsession with Ames. In the entire Shattered Star Ring, Heber felt that only Ames, who was also a Beyond Grade A Super, was worthy of him. Only she was qualified to be his spouse, and it did not involve love.
If he could get Ames, his organization would have two Beyond Grade A Supers. This would be a huge improvement.
Heber did not bother to lie and was too lazy to waste time. He had always been straightforward and did not avoid the fact that his real goal of pursuing Ames was just to join forces.
Austin still remembered the time when Heber …
When Heber proposed for the first time, Ames was furious. Every time he thought about it, he would want to laugh.
…
When Han Xiao and the others walked to the entrance of the palace, Carroll was just about to enter. Both parties bumped into each other.
"You guys again."
Carroll did not have any intention of provoking them this time. He did not have his eyes glued to Ames like last time. His expression was very calm, as if he only saw them as passersby.
Ames glanced at him indifferently. Although she was not happy, she could not do anything in the Tyrant's territory. She did not want to bother with Carroll anymore.
Just as the two parties were about to walk past 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 that you said before that I'm just a substitute for you?" Han Xiao narrowed his eyes and said with bad intentions, "Since you call yourself my senior, give me some pointers."
Carroll's expression changed. He thought that the previous provocation was over, but he did not expect that after a few days, Han Xiao would suddenly make trouble for him.
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 said with a threatening tone.
"Don't worry, I just want to spar with you and see how strong a traitor like you is."
Han Xiao chuckled. "Don't tell me that the Tyrant's subordinate doesn't dare to accept the challenge."
"I understand. This is Ames' intention, right?"
Carroll felt that he had guessed correctly. Ames must have been humiliated 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.
Heh, is she that confident in this new officer?
Carroll's expression turned cold. "Okay, I accept your challenge. I hope you don't lose too quickly."
Bloodshed Land was his home ground, and he could use countless machines. Even if Black Star's name was very famous recently, Carroll was not afraid at all.
Regarding Ames' new officer, Carroll had heard about it. He also wanted to know the full strength of Han Xiao and see what kind of person Ames had found to replace him.
Furthermore, his identity was sensitive, and he represented the Tyrant. Since Ames had 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 all Mechanics. It's boring to just spar. Let's make a bet."
"Bet on what?"
"Let's bet … five sets of mechanical blueprints. The loser has to obey the winner and take out the blueprints requested by the winner. "Han Xiao smiled slyly.
Using blueprints as a bet … Carroll frowned. Blueprints were the lifeblood of a Mechanic, and it was very common for Mechanics to use blueprints as a bet.
"Okay." Carroll nodded.
Han Xiao's eyes sparkled.
There were a few reasons why he had suddenly challenged Carroll.
Ames could not make a move, but he could. It was a good opportunity for him to be a little more high-profile and show his strength. This would be good for increasing his position in this circle, and he could also help Ames vent her anger.
If the Tyrant interfered in a spar between officers, it would be embarrassing.
The second reason was that he had been spying on Carroll for the past few days and had a rough idea of his strength. Know yourself and know your enemy, and you will never be defeated. Furthermore, he had also discovered that Carroll had a few decent mechanical equipment. Han Xiao proposed the bet because he wanted to win a few blueprints.
He would not fight a battle that did not have any benefits.
[Ames' Wrath]
Mission Introduction: The traitor's provocation and the Tyrant's difficulties have all made Ames unhappy. As a member of Floating Dragon, you know what you need to do.
Mission Requirements: Publicly defeat Carroll.
Reward: 1,500 EXP, + 2,500 Floating Dragon Faction Relationship, + 30 Ames Favorability, + 2 Heber Favorability, + 15 Renown.
Failure Punishment: -20 Ames Favorability, -5 Heber Favorability
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