After finalizing the operation plan, the dynasty's troops were split into three teams. Milizaus and the others would escort the four captives sealed in amber back to the Central Galaxy, Tarrokov would stay behind to organize the fleet, and Han Xiao and Heber would not stay behind for long. They would head to the territory of the Star Pupil God Race together.
After watching the dynasty's fleet leave, Han Xiao turned to look at Heber's figure on the virtual screen of the spaceship and smiled.
"This time, we will be working together again. When we reach the Star Pupil God Race, I hope you can live up to your nickname and be more domineering."
"Humph."
The virtual screen turned black, and Heber turned off the communication, indicating that he did not wish to speak to Han Xiao. Outside the porthole, the Bloodshed Land's fleet turned around and left, turning into streams of light.
Han Xiao shook his head and immediately dialed Sylvia's number.
"Get Herlous to send some fleets to this rendezvous point. I've gotten Philip to send you the star map coordinates."
"Roger."
After a brief exchange, Han Xiao ended the call. He felt more and more that Sylvia was capable, and he did not have to worry about anything.
"I feel like I'm becoming more and more like Ames, a hands-off boss …"
Han Xiao played with the communicator and could not help but chuckle. He suddenly thought of something. If he were to become Ames, wouldn't Sylvia be his Jane Baldhead Jenny?
The valiant female Mechanical Knight in his previous life had become the capable secretary of the army. He did not know which one was more attractive in the eyes of the players. He only knew that Sylvia seemed to be very popular among the players.
This time, Mad Sky Hunter took the initiative to come to his side and nudged Han Xiao with his head. Han Xiao's mouth twitched, and he reached out to stroke Mad Sky Hunter's head. Mad Sky Hunter let out a snoring sound, stretched out his front legs, and stretched his back. He took the initiative to lower his head and let Han Xiao touch him like a pet.
Only in front of Han Xiao, who had given him life, would Mad Sky Hunter show such an attitude. As a beast-type mechanical life form, he seemed to have some misconceptions about himself. Han Xiao had checked his internet records and realized that other than the combat information package, he had also downloaded countless videos of pets acting cute. It seemed like he had been diligently learning the various skills of a pet, which formed a huge contrast with his ferocious appearance. Han Xiao felt cold sweat.
If he touched him, it would not feel good, but if he did not touch him …
Silver Flash watched coldly from the sidelines, secretly disdainful.
Humph, a bootlicker!
Han Xiao thought for a while and sent a communication request to Ames. Ames' noble appearance appeared before him.
"Why are you looking for me?"
"I have a mission here. I'm going to the Star Pupil Protoss race to bully Sisko. Are you interested?"
Ames supported her chin with her right hand. Her sleeves slid down, revealing a slender, snow-white arm. She blinked.
"I realized that you really don't like to chat with me when you don't have anything important to do."
"Are you coming or not?"
"Let me look at the schedule." Ames raised her eyes, looked past the screen, and looked at the person beside her. She slowly asked, "Jenny, does Floating Dragon Island have any missions for me to do recently?"
After a while, a haggard voice that was gnashing his teeth sounded from the other side of the screen.
"Yes … but have you done it before?"
Ames heard this and waved her hand. Han Xiao could not see what was happening outside the screen, but Jenny's voice disappeared. He did not know if she was hit by the force field.
"I have nothing to do, so I'll go take a look." Ames smiled as if nothing had happened.
"Okay." Han Xiao nodded and chose to ignore what had just happened.
"By the way, this is a mission from the dynasty. You shouldn't be the only one going, right?"
"Yes, other than me, Heber will be going too, along with some of the dynasty's fleets."
"Heber is going too?" Ames narrowed her eyes. "Humph, I can't be bothered to see him. I'm not going. You go with him."
Ames then hung up the communication.
Han Xiao blinked and looked at the black screen, confused.
Did Ames have such a big opinion of Heber? She went back on her word just like that.
It seemed that she had underestimated the effect of Heber's previous straightforward courtship.
…
Just as the Red Empire was holding four captives and gaining prestige across the entire universe, the Star Pupil Protoss had an uninvited guest in the Eternal Night Star System.
Mother Planet, Government Building, Official Cabinet.
Sisko held the highest authority, and the Official Cabinet was an organization that assisted him in managing government affairs. A portion of the Official Cabinet members were high-ranking officials with real power. This system obviously had its drawbacks, but it was not a problem for Sisko. His strength and prestige gave him the right to speak, and his psychic power allowed him to discern thoughts and emotions. No one could make him a mere figurehead.
During this time, Sisko was on the run, and the Official Cabinet was in charge of the daily operations of the government. Both parties did not break off contact. Although Sisko was on the run, he had been handling the affairs of his race remotely. It was just that he was not at home and did not appear in public. Recently, the storm of public opinion in the universe had made the Star Pupil Protoss anxious.
This was especially so when the Red Empire captured Sagman and Taylor, which made the Star Pupil Protoss citizens worried that their leader would be captured as well. They were also afraid that the Red Empire would take revenge on the Star Pupil Protoss race.
Under all kinds of worries, a portion of them blamed Sisko in their hearts. Why did he have to get involved in this mess for no reason? Now, he was in such a passive position!
Such views were widespread on the Star Pupil Holy Race's network, and a small group of people were unhappy with Psyker because of the threat to their safety. As for Psyker's contributions in the past, it did not affect their judgment. It was normal for a group of people to hate someone who was given benefits, and it was a pity that Psyker did not succeed. Otherwise, the direction of public opinion would have been to praise him.
However, the extreme views of a small portion of the public could not affect the stability of the government of a quasi Star Cluster civilization. Sisko's control over his race was not made of paper. Even if the future was unclear, the government still operated diligently.
The Official Affairs Pavilion issued an order to spread the news that Psyker had fallen into this situation because he was trying to reclaim the treasure of the tribe, creating an image that Psyker was willing to risk his life for the sake of the tribe's dignity. This firmly suppressed a batch of dissatisfied comments and controlled public opinion.
At this time, in the great hall of the cabinet, many important officials were discussing whether they should enter a higher level of wartime emergency to welcome Sisko back and protect him with the army, even at the expense of confronting the empire.
The upper echelons of the military also participated in the meeting and had their own opinions.
At this moment, one of the upper echelons of the military received a report, and his expression changed drastically. He slammed the table and stood up. With trembling lips, he read the report with a trembling voice.
"Border Outpost No. 17 detected a large-scale dynasty fleet approaching the border. It has reached tens of millions, and there are battleships from the Black Star Corps and Bloodshed Land mixed within."
"What!"
All the important officials present turned pale with fright, their faces filled with horror.
Could it be that the worst-case scenario had happened, and the dynasty's fleet had really attacked?
Before anyone could react, the second piece of information arrived.
"The other party stopped at the border and did not force their way in. They are currently negotiating with the outpost officers and have confirmed that Black Star and the Tyrant are in this fleet. Their intentions are unknown."
The important personnel on the scene slowly calmed down. They looked at the officer with resentment in their eyes.
Can you not take such long breaths when speaking? You're scaring us!
After the shock subsided, everyone's rationality came online again.
"That's right, there are only tens of millions of battleships. It doesn't seem like they are here to start a war."
"Could it be that they are here to force us to hand over our leader?"
"This … what should we do? Won't we still end up in a conflict with them?"
Everyone had a troubled expression.
Very soon, the third report was sent back in real time through quantum communication.
"Black Star and the Tyrant said that they are only here to visit the Star Pupil God Race and hope to talk to Sisko face to face."
The officials looked at each other in dismay.
Do you think we're idiots for bringing such a menacing army here as guests?
They are not here with good intentions.
"Say, if we reject their request, will they wait outside the border or use force?" one of the officials asked hesitantly.
Everyone looked at him speechlessly.
Do you think the Crimson Dynasty sent their troops and two Beyond Grade As to come to our territory for sightseeing? Since we dared to invite them to our territory, that would be equivalent to refusing a toast only to be forced to drink a forfeit. How could they let us off so easily?
Little brother, how did you get into the Intelligence Pavilion? Do you have a backer?
"This matter is beyond the scope of our authority. Let's report this to Leader Cisco and let him decide."
The Intelligence Pavilion immediately contacted Sisko, who was on the run outside.
Not long after, the call went through.
Sisko looked around, his seven eyes scanning everyone from every angle. Seeing the heavy expression on everyone's face, he could not help but ask, "What happened?"
"Leader, the Red Empire's fleet is here …" one of his confidants explained the situation.
After that, the entire place was so quiet that one could hear a pin drop. Everyone was waiting for his decision.
Psyker took a deep breath and closed his eyes. After a while, he slowly opened them and enunciated each and every word clearly.
"Receive them. I'll rush back now."
"But they're here for you!"
Many people had anxious expressions, but subconsciously, they were relieved.
If Sisko had continued to run away and not come out to take responsibility, they did not know how this matter would end.
"They are doing this to force me to return. Black Star and the Tyrant understand me. They know that I will not abandon my civilization." Sisko's expression returned to normal, and he slowly said, "There is no use in running away. I have to face this calamity eventually. This is the price of failure."
Everyone had grief and anger on their faces.
"Don't worry, the dynasty already has four captives in their hands. Directly visiting the Star Pupil Protoss might not necessarily be to capture me." Sisko shook his head.
Other than observing the situation, he did not return because he did not think that the dynasty would take the risk to attack a civilization that was bound by the peace treaty. Although his base was rooted here, the dynasty might not necessarily capture him head-on. However, he did not want his race to take the risk for him, so he was not willing to accept the protection of his race's army. However, just in case, he did not go too far away and had been loitering around the border of the territory.
"Understood. We will open the border and let the fleet escort them to a planet," one of the commanders said in a serious tone.
The safety of a territory was very important to a civilization, but at this time, they were actually taking the initiative to open the border to welcome hostile guests. The dynasty's actions were undoubtedly pressuring them, and everyone present could not calm down.
…
Not long after, the Star Pupil Protoss dispatched troops to the border to welcome them. Most of the Red Empire fleet remained outside the border. Han Xiao and Heber led a portion of the fleet and followed the Star Pupil Protoss troops to a border colonial planet.
The Star Pupil Protoss obviously did not want too many people to know about this. The spaceship directly stopped in the inner administrative area of the planet. Before the emissaries qualified to receive the two arrived, the local feudal lord of this colonial planet would receive them.
After getting off the spaceship, this feudal lord led Han Xiao and Heber to the reception room. Along the way, he was trembling with fear, as if he was treading on thin ice. Following behind him, Han Xiao could clearly see the beads of sweat sliding down the back of his neck.
The Star Pupil Protoss soldiers around them were nervous and alert. They stared at Han Xiao and Heber's groups and gripped the guns in their hands tightly.
Heber was used to other people's fearful gazes. He strode forward, and a group of Vanguard Officials followed behind him. The muscular bullies looked ferocious, and they gave people the impression that they would form a team of fitness trainers to take a stroll on the road. They always gave people the illusion that they would shout "Learn more about swimming and fitness" at any moment.
Han Xiao looked around at the architectural style of the Star Pupil Protoss. Hella, the other Black Star Guards, and the four Apostle Weapons followed behind.
The two of them had brought their own elite Calamity Grade fighters, and beside them were the dynasty's officers.
Arriving at the reception room, everyone took a seat. The local feudal lord wiped his sweat and said carefully, "The emissaries are on their way. Please wait a moment."
Heber was like a small mountain as he sat on the sofa with a powerful aura around him. He crossed his arms and asked coldly, "When is Sisko coming back?"
"This — this, I don't know …"
The local feudal lord was pressured by the aura, and he almost lost his composure on the spot. He barely managed to open his mouth and stuttered a sentence.
Han Xiao casually picked up a special fruit on the table. It looked like a dyed blue cucumber. He took a bite, chewed twice, smacked his lips, and then picked up another one. With a flick of his wrist, he threw it toward Heber.
"I've tested it. It's not poisonous. Eat it without worry."
Heber's face twitched.
I was acting cool, and you threw a fruit at me. You ruined the atmosphere!
Also, I'm a strong Pugilist. Do I need a Mechanic like you to test for poison for me?
The fruit was thrown over, and it would not look good if it fell to the ground. Heber could only catch it and throw it to the Vanguard Official behind him.
This time, Heber could not be bothered to say anything. He closed his eyes and rested. Han Xiao did not speak either. He closed his eyes and enjoyed Aurora massaging his temples.
The atmosphere became quiet.
After the guards around them were on alert at the beginning, they saw the few of them acting as if there was no one else around and were enraged.
Damn it, these people do not care about the Star Pupil race at all!
This was especially so for Black Star. Not only had he stolen their greatest treasure, but he had also dared to enter their territory. He was simply too arrogant!
The few guards held their guns tightly and almost could not help but shoot at Han Xiao. However, their rationality stopped them.
The Red Empire was currently doing whatever they wanted in the Shattered Star Ring, and their backer, the Arcane Church, had also suffered losses. Naturally, they did not dare act recklessly.
Very soon, the guards around them began to change shifts. The Calamity Grade Supers who had arrived acted as guards. Countless pairs of eyes stared at Han Xiao and Heber, not daring to be distracted at all.
After a while, hurried footsteps could be heard outside the door. The door was pushed open, and an emissary walked in with a few subordinates.
"Your Excellency Black Star, Your Excellency Heber, emissary of the Red Empire, I'm the person in charge of receiving you. You can call me Jed."
Jed bowed slightly, but his tone was neither servile nor overbearing.
Heber opened his eyes again and asked the same question. "When will Sisko arrive?"
"We don't know. The leader has his own itinerary. It may take a few days, or it may take half a month. Please wait for a while. We will provide accommodation. If the two of you don't want to stay, we don't have any objections," Jed said lightly.
Boom!
Flames exploded from Heber's body, and the pressure increased exponentially. It was as if an invisible storm had been set off in the room.
He stared at Jed coldly and slowly said, "Don't try to fool me.
"Don't patronize me. Sisko has always been near the border of the Star Pupil Protoss, not far in this direction. I'll only give you three days. If you don't see him by then, consider the consequences."
Jed held his breath. He was suppressed by Heber's aura to the point that he could not breathe. He gritted his teeth and nodded with difficulty. "I will convey your message to the upper echelons …"
This time, Han Xiao opened his eyes and raised his hand to signal Aurora to step back. He stared at Jed with interest.
"I just walked around your network. You seem to be very keen on blocking the news. It seems like not many people know that we are here."
"What do you want to do?" Jed thought of Han Xiao's ability, and his expression changed slightly.
"It's not good to block the news. Let me help you."
Han Xiao smiled. With a thought, Philip immediately released data packages to the major media websites of the Star Pupil Protoss, forcing them to publicize a few pieces of news.
They could roughly be summarized as, "The Imperial Fleet came to question, the Star Pupil Protoss trembled in fear!", "Black Star and The Tyrant arrived, but Sisko did not dare to show up!", and "Sisko fled in fear of punishment, thinking of abandoning his race!" Such shocking content brought up the rhythm of the Star Pupil Protoss being cowardly, and Sisko not daring to take responsibility. This made the citizens of the Star Pupil Protoss sullen, and dealt a blow to Sisko's prestige.
With his virtual technology, this news instantly broke through the blockade of public opinion and swept across the Star Pupil Protoss' network.
Sisko had brought him a huge crisis, and he was here to establish the dynasty's prestige. Han Xiao would not be polite. Only when Sisko appeared would he make Philip stop.
Jed hurriedly walked to the side, exchanged a few words with the upper echelons, and then returned to Han Xiao with a serious tone.
"Your Excellency Black Star, please stop this immediately, or else …"
Bang!
Before he could finish, Jed's head was grabbed by a large hand and slammed onto the table.
The table cracked!
Bloodshed Land's Chief Vanguard Official, Wrothers, pressed down on his head and coldly said, "Watch your attitude when talking to us. If there's a next time, I'll crush your head."
Letting go of his hand, Jed staggered back, his face filled with anger.
However, the situation was beyond his control, and he had no choice but to endure it. Without saying a word, he took out a handkerchief and wiped the blue blood on his head.
Seeing how arrogant they were, the faces of the surrounding Calamity Grade Supers turned uglier and uglier. Anger surged in their hearts, but their entire race was involved, and these people did not dare act rashly. They struggled internally and felt indignant.
Han Xiao raised his brows and glanced at Heber. His eyes seemed to be saying, "You're the evil one."
Heber returned a look and said, "You talk too much."
At this time, the news that Han Xiao had spread caused an uproar on the internet. Countless Star Pupil Protoss citizens were enraged. Some scolded the dynasty for going too far and smearing their leader's name; some were worried that Sisko would not return; some were furious and could not wait to go to the planet where Han Xiao and the others were at to confront them; some were angry that the Star Pupil Protoss should be tough and would rather die than live in dishonor. Anyway, he was not the one risking his life, so there was no pressure in making this suggestion.
Countless people wanted to take back their 'family treasure' day and night. The Star Pupil Protoss were extremely hostile toward Han Xiao, and Han Xiao did not mind them being hostile toward him. The more hostile they were, the more Sisko's prestige would be affected.
Jed did not say anything, but one of the guards in the room could not hold it in any longer and suddenly shouted at Han Xiao.
"Do you not have any conscience at all? You stole our family treasure and still dare to come here and show off! "
As soon as this was said, everyone looked at him.
Hella's eyes flashed coldly. Just as she was about to punish him, Han Xiao grabbed her hand and turned to look at this guard.
"What's your name?"
"… Lalem!" This guard was obviously going all out. He was extremely agitated and shouted very loudly.
"Hmm, then what do you want me to do?"
"Of course it's to return our clan's treasure!"
"Sure." Han Xiao nodded, took out the Evolution Cube, and threw it directly into the hands of this guard. "Take it."
The Star Pupil Protoss present was stunned. This guard stared at the Evolution Cube in disbelief.
"You, you …"
"Didn't you want it? Now, it's in your hands."
Han Xiao's smile disappeared. "However, I have to remind you, if you walk out of this room, you'll be snatching the Evolution Cube. At that time, the dynasty's expeditionary fleet will be here. Are you willing to bear the consequences?"
This guard's face turned purple, and he flew into a rage out of humiliation.
"You're using your strength to threaten me. Do you have any morals in your heart?"
Han Xiao raised his hand and sucked the Evolution Cube back into his hand. Shaking his head, he said, "You said that this is your family treasure, but this thing was not created by you. Just because you've had it for a long time, does that mean that the Evolution Cube belongs to you? This is the legacy of the Evolutionary Civilization, and you guys also picked it up and used your strength to take it for yourselves. It's not yours in essence, but you call it your family treasure … Also, let me correct you. I did not snatch the Evolution Cube; you lost it yourselves. I just picked it up and refused to hand it over to others, just like what you did in the past. You shouldn't use morals as an excuse. That's meaningless. "
"Bullsh * t, we've had the Evolution Cube for so long, and we've long been its owners. Leader Sisko has always been connected to the Evolution Cube. Of course, it's ours!" this guard said angrily.
"What you said makes some sense, but you didn't manage to protect your things and were snatched away by EsGod. I'm not noble enough to return something I picked up. Furthermore, this thing is not the blood and sweat of your civilization, so I don't have any psychological burden … If you guys can snatch it back, I can't deny it. However, without enough strength, anything you say is just empty talk. I gave you a chance, but you didn't dare take it.
Han Xiao shook his head. He had never been a kind person, and he had another purpose for coming over this time, which was to solve the hidden danger of the Evolution Cube once and for all. He wanted to use the situation to pressure Sisko and force him to remove his psychic connection!
As for whether it was right or wrong … Sisko had endangered his life many times. At this point, there was no need to dwell on this question.
"You can leave first."
Jed gestured at this agitated guard. Although he was also angry about the loss of his family treasure, he was more realistic. This time, the dynasty was here to show off, and it was impossible for them to make the other party hand over the Evolution Cube for no reason.
Watching this, Heber threw a look at Han Xiao.
"Being the bad guy, you're not bad either."
"Let's work together."
Han Xiao rolled his eyes secretly.
He had no choice but to be a little more arrogant. Sigh, a low-key handsome guy like him was not used to such a style.
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