He stared at the tip of the blade, and his fingers slid across the blade. The cold and sharp sensation traveled to his brain through his nerve endings.
In the room, Lothaire sat beside the table and habitually stroked the black blade that had accompanied him throughout his assassination career. The light from the table lamp did not leave any reflection on the black blade. His weapon was made of a material that absorbed light, and it was as dark as the universe.
Lothaire's eyes were not focused, and his mood was not as calm as his face under the mask.
It had been a few days since he came to the Black Star Corps, and he was like an invisible person. He did not fit in with the lively atmosphere of the army and maintained his solitary style.
Lothaire had chosen to come from afar to come into contact with the Black Star Corps because EsGod had been captured. On one hand, he wanted to see what kind of person Black Star, who had defeated EsGod, was. On the other hand, it was because he was lost.
EsGod had taken away his innate talent and had always been his nightmare. Lothaire did not like to sleep because he would be woken up by nightmares every night. Assassinating EsGod was his only goal.
Now, EsGod had been defeated by someone else, and he had lost the chance to take revenge. Lothaire did not have any other hobbies, and all his friends were dead. He was a loner and did not like to communicate with others. He did not have any ambition and did not know what he wanted to do in the future. Continue to assassinate the criminals in the Fallen Ark? Or put away his blade and wander around? Or find a planet to live in?
Lothaire felt lost in life, so he came to the Black Star Corps subconsciously and decided to serve Black Star for a period of time to repay his kindness. When he felt that he had repaid his kindness one day, he would choose to leave.
Just as he was in a daze, the doorbell suddenly rang. Lothaire came back to his senses and subconsciously tightened his grip on the blade in his hand. Then, he realized that he was in a very safe situation and loosened his grip.
He sheathed the black blade, got up, and opened the door. It was Black Star outside.
The two of them looked at each other in silence for a while before Lothaire slowly spoke.
"… What's the matter?"
"We haven't had a good talk yet. I happen to be free now … Do you want to stand at the door and talk to me?" Han Xiao nodded.
Lothaire paused and moved to the side to open the door.
Han Xiao stepped in and casually glanced around the room. Then, he sat on the sofa in the living room and gestured to Lothaire to sit down.
When Lothaire sat across from him, Han Xiao stared at him and muttered, "That's right.
"I've been paying attention to you. From the resume you submitted, you're a powerful Calamity Grade Assassin. I think highly of you, so I wasn't in a hurry to assign you a position."
"Yes."
Han Xiao tilted his head. "You don't seem to like talking much."
"Yes."
Lothaire replied faintly.
Han Xiao smiled. "It doesn't feel good to be confused."
Hearing this, Lothaire's brows twitched.
"Believe me, I understand your thoughts. You're different from Shazik. He truly wants to repay me, but I can tell that you're different. Your target is only EsGod. Now that you've lost your enemy, you don't know what you should do. That's why you decided to work for me for a while, right?"
Han Xiao spoke slowly. The resume Lothaire submitted did not include anything about his past, but because of the information from his previous life, Han Xiao was very clear about Lothaire's experience and personality, so he could easily infer his thoughts.
"… Yes." Lothaire exhaled and nodded.
"I can tell that you're obsessed with EsGod, so I'm guessing that your hatred for EsGod isn't just the destruction of your home. You might have faced EsGod and seen how terrifying he is, and he became your nightmare."
Lothaire's eyes widened in shock. These were all secrets he had hidden in his heart and had not written in his resume. He rarely revealed them to outsiders, so how did Black Star see through them?
The conversation between the two of them could be counted on one hand. Could Black Star's perception be so terrifying that he could guess my thoughts and past so accurately after only meeting a few times?
"… You're right. I've met EsGod before. I'm an Esper whose ability was taken away by him." Lothaire suppressed the shock in his heart and maintained his expressionless face.
"Then, you're really lucky to still be alive."
He knew that Lothaire's hatred for EsGod was even deeper. After all, anyone would be unhappy to have their innate ability taken away. Even though Lothaire had changed his fate and obtained the same strength, he still held a grudge against EsGod.
Han Xiao consoled him. "Then, you must have suffered a lot to obtain your current strength."
Hearing this, Lothaire's eyes flickered for a moment as if he had fallen into some bad memories. However, he quickly recovered and lowered his head without saying anything. A strange feeling spread in his heart.
He had been alone for so many years without any friends or partners, but now, he realized that Han Xiao understood him. Hearing his consolation and seeing his sincere smile, Lothaire felt a little touched.
How long has it been since someone cared about me?
If an ordinary person said this, Lothaire would not think too much. As a Calamity Grade Super, he would not be so easily persuaded. However, Black Star was a Beyond Grade A. In front of him, a Calamity Grade Super was just a little brother. Black Star was a big shot far above him. Receiving the concern of a big shot, Lothaire's reaction intensified.
In fact, there was another reason … In order to open Lothaire's heart, Han Xiao had activated Chen Xing's Character Summon Card when he spoke.
[Looking Back With A Smile]. Effect: + 688 Charm.
Reality proved that it was quite effective …
Lothaire took a deep breath, suppressed his emotions, and replied with a hoarse voice, "It's all in the past."
Han Xiao shook his head. While the Character Summon Card was still effective, he leaned forward and said softly, "Don't hold it in.
"You don't have to keep it to yourself. You may be used to being alone, but you have to realize that no matter what happens in the future, you are no longer alone. I am your boss, and I hope to know more about your experience."
Lothaire's throat moved slightly, and he fell silent for a while. He was originally a little reluctant, but thinking that Black Star was his benefactor, he made the decision and slowly told him about his past.
Because he had not spoken so much in a long time, he was a little shaky at first, but he soon immersed himself in his emotions.
In the past, Lothaire did not have anyone to confide in, so he had always sealed his past in his heart. Now that he was saying it all out, his mood was indeed much more relaxed.
Han Xiao listened quietly. In fact, he basically understood what Lothaire said. The main reason he wanted him to say it was to let him open his heart and increase his favorability. After all, Lothaire had just joined and did not have any emotional foundation, so his loyalty would not fall from the sky. This was something that needed to be nurtured slowly.
"That's right. I value you a lot. If you want, I'm willing to listen." Han Xiao nodded.
"… Thank you." Lothaire let out a breath of turbid air and felt his body relax a little. The fear of EsGod in his heart seemed to have been diluted a little.
He was a little flattered that a big shot like Black Star was willing to talk to him.
"That's all for today." Han Xiao stood up and smiled. "I hope that one day in the future, I can rely on you without worry."
"Hmm." Although Lothaire was still a man of few words, his tone was completely different and not as cold.
"Cheer up. I'll arrange a mission for you in a while. Don't be listless then. Bye."
Han Xiao walked to the door and waved his hands with his back facing him.
Lothaire leaned against the door and watched as Han Xiao disappeared around the corner. He felt much more relaxed.
His decision to join the Black Star Corps did not seem too bad.
…
A few days later, the production line of the logistics department produced a large number of [Black Star Corps Badges: Evolution]. After Han Xiao finished charging them, they officially started to ship them out.
Some of the players who had nothing to do went back to the headquarters to get the goods. As for the buyers in the Gulal Civilization battlefield, they went through the logistics department of the army to get the goods.
Very quickly, the first batch of players who bought the badges personally experienced the effects of this item, and a large number of reviews appeared on the forums.
The players who participated in the Gulal Civil War all used it in battle and recorded videos. Han Xiao opened a popular post and watched the video.
On the screen was an airdrop battle, and the players were clearing out the resistance forces in the city. In a certain plaza, there was a war fortress with a large number of Ancient Emperor Party troops stationed there. The firepower was ferocious, and the charging players were all killed. The players were suppressed to the point that they could only hide.
The participating players discussed for a while, and ten players wearing the [Black Star Corps Badges: Evolution] stood up and raised their badges.
"Ultraman, transform!"
A player who seemed to be a Pugilist roared. The next moment, the bodies of the ten players swelled up, and they turned into high-level mutated creatures.
"RUA!" Ten gigantic Aberrations rushed out at the same time. Braving the cannon fire, they charged at high speed on all fours.
Their powerful vitality withstood the concentrated fire, and when the enemies saw a group of monsters breaking through the firepower, the fear on their faces could be clearly seen.
Two of the Aberrations were shot to pieces while they were charging. The rest of the Aberrations rushed into the enemy's camp, smashing through hover tanks one after another and collapsing war bunkers. Their gigantic arms and sharp claws activated their Peerless Flurry mode. Blood and flesh flew everywhere.
[Fist of the Testicles (Main Question): Personally experienced, the combat effect of the extreme evolution is off the charts, and the mutated creatures are too meaty. It's really suitable for attacking.]
[Maple Moon: Although it's a little ugly, it's really useful …]
[Moon Shadow Stream: It's not bad, but it's still very expensive. It costs 5,000 Enas to recharge.]
[Moist Moon Star: Think about it, how can you become stronger without recharging (Black Star smiles)]
Even more players used the badges in dungeons. The mutated creatures were too suitable to be the main tank, and it was perfect for tanking Bosses.
Badge holders instantly became the most popular party to raid dungeons. Basically, every team would bring along a Badge holder.
Some players saw the business opportunity and gathered money to buy the badges. They then joined the dungeon teams in the form of employment, charging a fee that was only higher than the recharging price. It was specifically for the players who could not afford the badges.
The players were very active, and the forums quickly discussed all sorts of ways to use the badges. Han Xiao curiously paid attention to it for a while before closing the forums. There was another matter that was more important at the moment.
The Red Empire had officially negotiated the issue of the Evolutionary Totem, and Han Xiao signed a formal agreement with the dynasty to provide them with the Evolutionary Totem in the long term. It was estimated that he would provide 100 million totem devices within five years, and all of them would take up to 20 years to recharge. The dynasty would pay for the manufacturing cost and the 'fuel fee'.
Because of the relationship between the two parties, Han Xiao would not be able to earn much from the dynasty. His targets were the other civilizations. One of the important terms of the agreement was that Han Xiao had the right to sell the Evolutionary Totem to other allied civilizations, and all the profits would go to the Black Star Corps.
The dynasty did not wait for EsGod's legacy to slowly reveal itself but took the initiative to announce the existence of the Evolutionary Totem to the entire universe. Countless civilizations were excited!
Those civilizations that had already cooperated with Han Xiao in the Shattered Star Ring were also shocked. No matter how they looked at it, the Evolution Cube was far less valuable than the Evolutionary Totem!
Countless civilizations could no longer sit still, and the army's number was about to explode with calls. Countless people contacted Han Xiao, hoping to purchase the Evolutionary Totem.
Han Xiao got Philip to post the agreement with the dynasty and told these civilizations that as long as they obtained the dynasty's approval, they would be able to purchase the Evolutionary Totem, throwing the problem and pressure to the dynasty.
As for the allied civilizations that had already joined the alliance, Han Xiao directly made deals with them and signed multiple agreements to purchase large quantities of totem devices. The number of totem devices that were pre-sold reached tens of millions, and his business spread throughout the various Star Fields.
His price for the Evolutionary Totem was not as' cheap 'as the Ovitan Badge. Because of this deal, the Black Star Corps made a huge profit, and their cash flow became extremely abundant!
The Evolutionary Totem had become the stable faction specialty of the Black Star Corps, and such high profits would naturally make many organizations jealous. However, the combination of the Black Star Corps and the Red Empire was more than enough to make most organizations give up on such thoughts.
The bigger the business, the more strength one would need to protect it, and the current Black Star Corps already had the strength to monopolize this cake.
Just the Black Star Corps alone was the tyrant of the Shattered Star Ring. Countless local civilizations were partners of the army, and their strength was extremely large. A Beyond Grade A organization of this level was already at the top of the food chain in the universe.
Furthermore, the owner of the Evolution Cube was Black Star. After the battle on Planet Lighthouse and the fall of EsGod, the entire universe knew that he was extremely difficult to deal with. Even the Arcane Church and EsGod had fallen, so not many people were confident that they could deal with him.
Furthermore, the Black Star was not alone in the Shattered Star Ring. Out of the four other Beyond Grade As in the Shattered Star Ring, three of them had cooperated with the Black Star.
Furthermore, the geographical location of the Shattered Star Ring was extremely good. It was adjacent to the Flickering World, and the dynasty had more than a hundred million fleets in the Flickering World. They could reinforce the Shattered Star Ring at any time, and even the owner of the Shattered Star Ring, the Radiant Federation, turned a blind eye to it. Not many organizations dared to mess around in the Shattered Star Ring.
Due to all kinds of considerations, no organization dared to act rashly and take the risk, silently agreeing to the trading rules set by the dynasty.
Of course, Han Xiao would not forget about his own people. Every army division and training camp was equipped with an Evolutionary Totem. Blue Star, where Bennett was, also received the benefits of an Evolutionary Totem for free. Han Xiao did not forget about the Black Spirit Race either. He specially sent an Apostle Weapon to plant an Evolutionary Totem and brought some mechanical troops to guard the planet where the Black Spirit Race was located.
Seeing that their archenemy had made a fortune through the Evolution Cube, the Star Pupil Protoss were extremely annoyed. Originally, the criticism of Sisko had decreased a lot, but seeing how the Black Star Corps was doing so well, many people were heartbroken and blamed Sisko for missing the opportunity to develop their civilization.
The scolding within the civilization made Sisko feel very depressed.
Heber of the Bloodshed Land also felt very uncomfortable. He felt that his position in the Shattered Star Ring was becoming more and more unstable, but there was nothing he could do about it. He could only watch as Han Xiao wantonly pulled in other organizations, and his heart was as sour as a lemon.
Just as the Evolutionary Totem was attracting a lot of attention in the entire universe, Han Xiao received a special invitation for a battle.
It was from Ames.
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