The Hutt Civilization was located in the Skywalker Star System, and the Black Star Corps had a branch there. Three years ago, the Hutt Civilization had set up a diplomatic team to deal with the Black Star Corps. The person in charge of the team was an elite from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs called Wolman.
The Black Star Corps had an office in the Hutt Civilization on a satellite near a resource planet. It was the office area of the diplomatic team. Wolman and his team members usually stayed there to monitor the mining of the resource planet and communicate with the Black Star Corps at any time.
It was a leisurely day as usual. Wolman arrived at the office early in the morning and gracefully greeted his team members. He sat down at his seat and admired the starry sky outside the window. Then, he took out a book from his bag and opened it on the table. This was a literary book written in the Hutt language. He decided to finish the eighth chapter to the eleventh chapter today, which would take him the whole morning.
He quickly decided on his reading plan for the day. He would leave the rest for tomorrow. If he was in a good mood, he would consider reading one more chapter.
In the interstellar era, in order to save unnecessary manufacturing and transportation costs, almost all entertainment and art books were electronic versions. Physical books had become collectibles. Only a small number of people who wanted to live a refined and elegant life would take the initiative to buy physical books.
As an elite in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Hutt Civilization and a member of the upper class of society, Wolman strictly demanded that he live a refined life. He took out a can of green powder, scooped two spoonfuls, and poured it into a crystal cup. He then brewed it with cold water. The green powder in the cup dissolved in the cold water and turned into a thick, blue liquid. It shone with a fluorescent light, as if there were stars rising and falling in it. It was very beautiful.
It was a refreshing drink made from a plant called the Frost Bean, which was ground into powder and brewed with cold water. It was a special drink that the Hutts liked. It was cold and sweet. Wolman's Frost Bean Powder was naturally not a factory product, but a hand-ground premium product.
Wolman returned to his seat with the crystal cup and took a sip of the green drink. He then picked up the book on the table and adjusted the angle between his seat and the window to form a forty-five degree angle. It was as if he had completed some kind of ritual. Only then did he start reading with satisfaction.
He did not mind being transferred to this leisurely position, but he was not satisfied with his current job.
Wolman preferred to be active in the political and diplomatic arena between civilizations and display his diplomatic charm in an elegant manner. That was the style of an elite. The Black Star Corps, on the other hand, was just an armed force. Even though they were powerful, they were just a bunch of uncultured, boorish mercenaries. Wolman did not like to deal with the Black Star Corps. In his opinion, it was an insult to himself and a waste of his talent.
At this time, a team member rushed into the room and yelled, "Captain, the Black Star Corps just sent a notice. Their leader, Black Star, will be coming to the Skywalker Star System in seven days to visit the Hutt Civilization. Here are the details."
What's Black Star's motive for coming here personally … Wolman was alarmed. Ever since he took office, he had only settled trivial matters. This was the first diplomatic matter that was slightly more important.
After taking the document and reading it carefully, Wolman said in surprise, "He wants to see Rossellin? Who's Rossellin? "
Han Xiao had written down his goal to inform the Hutt Civilization in advance. If it was just a meeting, with his position, the Hutt Civilization should not reject him.
Wolman immediately contacted the upper echelons. After a ten-minute call, he hung up and let out a sigh of relief. The upper echelons were not going to show up personally. They wanted him to be in charge of welcoming Black Star.
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Seven days later, Han Xiao arrived at the Skywalker Star System in a spaceship and landed at a military port of the Hutt Civilization's ruling planet. The Hutt Civilization had already received the notice and cleared the port. Wolman and the others were already waiting at the port.
The hatch opened, and Han Xiao walked out with Reynold. Wolman tidied his clothes, walked over with an elegant smile, and reached out his hand to shake Han Xiao's hand.
"Your Excellency Black Star, I'm Wolman from the diplomatic team. I welcome you on behalf of the Hutt Civilization."
"Yo, nice to meet you." Han Xiao shook hands with him.
"After hearing about your arrival, the upper echelons wanted to accompany you personally. Unfortunately, your arrival was too sudden, and they couldn't spare any time. Therefore, I'm in charge of welcoming you. Please don't mind," Wolman said in a polite tone.
In reality, this was just an excuse. The upper echelons of the Hutt Civilization did not show up on purpose because the Hutt Civilization had secretly cooperated with Dark-star when the Dark-star was causing trouble. Now that they heard that Black Star was visiting, they felt a little guilty and decided to send an insignificant official to welcome him. This was to observe Black Star's attitude and see why Black Star wanted to meet Rossellin.
However, Wolman did not know any of this. From his perspective, the fact that the upper echelons did not show up represented the Hutt Civilization's attitude toward Black Star. Although they followed the trend and invited Black Star to build a sub-base three years ago, they did not pay too much attention to this nouveau riche and still maintained the modesty that a Star System Civilization should have. This attitude made Wolman very satisfied.
In Wolman's eyes, Black Star was just a nouveau riche.
Although Black Star was strong, he was not the only Beyond Grade A. He only made use of the storm of public opinion three years ago to make the Black Star Corps soar. In Wolman's eyes, he was just a nouveau riche. Black Star was just a native from a backward planet. As an elite of an old Star System Civilization, Wolman had a sense of superiority and did not think highly of the Black Star Corps.
However, as a well-trained diplomat, this contempt was naturally hidden perfectly and maintained the respect on the surface.
"You don't have to be so polite." Han Xiao waved his hand.
Wolman nodded. "We have received your notice. Rossellin is locked up in a secret prison on this planet. You can meet her at any time. Do you want to rest first or meet her first?"
"Meet her in the prison first."
"Okay, please follow me."
A hover car with an official license was parked outside the port. Han Xiao and Reynold followed Wolman into the car and headed to the prison where Rossellin was.
The hover car drove smoothly without any tremors. The scenery outside the window flew by quickly. Inside the car, Han Xiao chatted with Wolman occasionally. Reynold sat by the side and did not smile. No one knew what he was thinking.
Ralph had given him a super long vacation, so Han Xiao had plenty of time to deal with his personal matters. Seven days ago, he had received a mission from Reynold. After discovering that Rossellin was someone he knew, he immediately put aside all other arrangements and made saving Rossellin his top priority.
Considering Rossellin's identity, Han Xiao brought Reynold along as well. He said it was to let the siblings meet, but in reality, it was to let Rossellin let down her guard.
Originally, although Han Xiao valued Reynold, he did not think of him as someone with a strong background. However, after seeing Reynold's sister, he knew that he was definitely going to make this brother of his!
Han Xiao did not hide it and asked Reynold in a voice that everyone in the car could hear, "You're going to see your sister that you haven't seen for a long time. Are you nervous?"
"No." Reynold shook his head. "My impression of her is already very faint. Even if we meet, I have nothing to say to her. We'll just go our separate ways."
"You want me to help you save Rossellin, but you don't want anything in return? It seems like your feelings for Rossellin are not as faint as you said. "Han Xiao chuckled.
"Family members should take care of each other. Even if she abandoned me before, I should still help her when she's in trouble." Reynold's expression was serious.
Wolman listened with a smile and secretly memorized this information. Rossellin seemed to be the family of one of Black Star's generals? Maybe this was the purpose of Black Star's visit. He had to report it to the higher-ups later.
More than two hours later, the hover car drove into a military base, entered the underground tunnel, and stopped at the entrance of an underground prison. The thick alloy door was open, and the warden and the guards were already waiting there.
"Your Excellency Black Star, we're here. Please let me lead the way."
Wolman got out of the car and opened the door for Han Xiao. He then talked to the warden for a while and led the way respectfully.
This prison was very advanced, using all kinds of interstellar technology. It was very quiet, and only the buzzing of the various mechanical guards could be heard. The ceiling was equipped with all kinds of automatic weapons that automatically aimed at any heat-sensitive target. The security was very tight.
Han Xiao admired it as he walked and learned a lot. He decided that after this was over, he would go back and renovate the Happy Hut.
They walked past several areas and came to the single confinement cell in the deepest part. They stopped in front of an alloy cell.
"The person you want to see is inside." Wolman nodded.
The warden opened the cell door, and everyone walked in. The space inside was not narrow, and it was divided into two areas by a translucent, high-strength synthetic glass. Inside the glass was Rossellin's cell.
Compared to Reynold's photo, Rossellin's long hair had been shaved short, and she was wearing a shabby prison uniform. She still looked young, and there were no traces of age on her. Instead, she had a pitiful temperament. With just one look, Han Xiao knew that this woman's highest attribute was most likely Charm. She might even be on par with Fu Ding.
The cell was dark, and the strong light outside the door shone in. Rossellin narrowed her eyes uncomfortably and looked at the people in front of the glass. Although she was a prisoner, her aura was stable, and her face was calm.
"Hmm, it has been 147 days since you last looked for me. What do you want me to do this time?"
Reynold said, "Do you still recognize me?"
Rossellin heard this and turned to look at Reynold's face. She narrowed her eyes and looked at him for a while.
"Could it be that you are … my long-dead father?"
"I'm Reynold!"
"Oh, brother, so you're still alive." Rossellin sighed in disappointment. She did not seem surprised that Reynold was here at all. "What are you doing here?"
"I'm here to save you," Reynold said with a deep voice.
"I haven't seen you for decades, and you're still as stupid." Rossellin pouted at the warden beside her. "Do you think he's deaf?"
"His Excellency Black Star will try to get you out."
"Black Star?" She raised her eyebrows. "I don't know him."
Han Xiao did not say anything and had a weird expression. The scene of siblings meeting was different from what he had imagined. Shouldn't they be hugging each other and crying together?
He looked at Rossellin in the cell and clicked his tongue in wonder.
He did not expect that the core member of the future Silver Revolutionary Army would be the family of one of his officers.
The Silver Revolutionary Army was a main storyline of a large version. They were not rebelling against some small fry but the three Universal Civilizations. Since they were going to start a revolution, they naturally had to win the hearts of the people. Rossellin was an important and indispensable member, AKA 'Missionary'.
Even if he did not come, someone would sooner or later take a fancy to Rossellin's ability and save her. He had to make the first move.
Rossellin was a key character in a large main storyline, so Han Xiao was especially concerned about her. He might be able to enter the Silver Revolutionary Army's plot through this clue. According to the time, the Silver Revolutionary Army should not have been formed yet.
Putting aside Rossellin's identity, she also had potential. Although her Esper Ability did not have much combat power, she was an irreplaceable special talent when it came to bewitching people and inciting the masses.
Her Esper Ability seemed very ordinary at first glance, but in fact, the final form of this Esper Ability was enough to be listed on the 'Super High Risk Esper Ability Restriction List'. It had a terrifying ideological contagion. It was not a military conquest but a cultural conquest!
Although it did not have any actual lethality, it was a killing weapon that could subvert any ruling class!
Rossellin was born to be a revolutionary and a religious talent!
Of course, it was also very useful if it was used to consolidate the ruling class's position.
Everyone walked out of the cell, and the warden closed the door again.
"You've seen her, Your Excellency Black Star. Do you have any other requests?" Wolman asked.
Han Xiao glanced at Reynold, then stroked his chin and said, "Indeed, I have a presumptuous request. I hope you can bail Rossellin out. As you can see, she's the family of this officer of mine. As far as I know, she didn't break any laws of the Hutt Civilization. You're only imprisoning her on behalf of the Ceciris Civilization. As long as you're willing to let her go, I can talk to the Ceciris people myself."
"Hehe, this matter is beyond my jurisdiction. I have to inform the upper echelons. Please wait a moment."
Wolman was not surprised at all. He had already guessed Black Star's intentions. He walked to the side, took out his communicator, and called the upper echelons. After talking for a while, he hung up and came back to Han Xiao with an apologetic expression.
"I'm sorry. This is an internal matter of our civilization. Rossellin is an important prisoner and will not accept any bail."
Although the Star System civilizations valued Han Xiao and wanted to have a good relationship with him, they would not give him whatever he wanted. If it was an ordinary prisoner, it might be fine, but Rossellin was also an important chess piece in the eyes of the Hutt Civilization. Of course, they would not hand her over just because Han Xiao said so.
"Is that so? Forget it then." Han Xiao shook his head in disappointment.
"Thank you for your understanding."
Wolman had a polite smile on his face as he said the official words. However, he was secretly sneering and could not help but criticize in his heart.
You're not even a Beyond Grade A yet, and you want to bail her out with just one sentence?
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