With a main character around, there will always be unexpected situations. I just want to train my energy quietly. Why is it so difficult?
Han Xiao sighed helplessly and waved his hands.
"Since there are people stirring up trouble within the Empire's borders, then you should stop them while you're at it. I'll leave you in charge of this matter. If you run into any trouble, you can mobilize my Black Star Guards … Also, I'll give you another mission. You and Aurora will hide your identities and infiltrate that Punisher boy group. Help me find the whereabouts of an item.
The level of the Blood Hammer Church and the Punisher Alliance was too low compared to him. If it was any other time, Han Xiao would be willing to interfere personally. However, he wanted to focus on upgrading his Energy Training Technique and was not interested in such low-level matters. Thus, he decided to get Fu Ding to help him find out if the Sealed Artifact was in the hands of the Punisher Alliance.
At that time, he would be able to kill the boss with a single shot and obtain the talent easily.
Han Xiao was quite assured to leave this kind of search mission to someone like Feidin, even more so than relying on himself.
"Alright then." Fu Ding tilted his head. "As for hiding our identities …"
"I will get Philip to create two fake resumes for you guys. There won't be any loopholes, and it will be enough to gain their trust." Han Xiao pondered and said, "Since you guys want to hide your identities, don't be too out of line. Just cooperate with Raymond and don't be too proactive."
"This … alright." Fu Ding hesitated for a moment before saying, "Actually, I would like to ask for your help to use the Virtual Technology to find the whereabouts of the Blood Hammer Church."
Han Xiao shook his head and said, "There are no clues. If I want to investigate, I can only hack into the main AI of Enya Hub and filter through all the records. I can even control the quantum network of Enya Hub and monitor all the information in the area. This is a huge project. After all, this planet is the territory of another Beyond Grade A ally, and they have their own police force. There is no need for me to interfere. Didn't I say earlier that don't be too out of line? It won't be good if Raymond becomes suspicious. "
Monitoring an entire planet and selecting targets from countless citizens required a huge amount of computing power. Although he could do it, it was quite tedious.
The Blood Hammer Church's level was too low, and Han Xiao did not want to waste his energy on them. Enya Hub's police force also used similar methods to investigate suspicious people, so it was fine to let them handle it. As an outsider, there was no need for him to waste his energy.
"I understand." Fu Ding thought about it and agreed. Asking a Beyond Grade A to do such a small thing felt like making a mountain out of a molehill. As a member of the Black Star Guards, it did not make sense for him to ask his superior for help.
Raymond and the rest were only Grade B Supers, and a Calamity Grade like him was more than enough to deal with them. If not, he still had Hardaway and the rest.
If they didn't do anything, the Black Star Guards would really become lazy fishermen.
After turning off the communicator, Fu Ding explained the situation to Aurora. Aurora's eyes immediately lit up.
"You want us to handle it ourselves? That's great, we finally have something to do! "
Fu Ding smiled and contacted Raymond. According to Han Xiao's instructions, he accepted his invitation and was willing to join the Punisher Alliance.
Hearing that, Raymond was overjoyed.
"Great! I welcome you guys on behalf of the Punisher Alliance. I will immediately inform the others to arrange for you guys to join! "
Seeing that Raymond was about to hang up the call, Feidin could only stop him with a sigh. "There are procedures to join, right? Did you forget?"
"Right, right, right." Raymond slapped his head and immediately got to work. "I'm too excited. You have to fill in an application form to join. I will send it to you guys immediately."
Fu Ding shook his head and received the application form from Raymond. He opened it and scanned through it. He only had to fill in the name, ability, Grade, and other information.
He filled in the fake identity that Philip had created and changed it to Grade B. If others knew that he was a Calamity Grade Super, his status would be completely different, and it would not be easy for him to enter the organization. While the ratio of Calamity Grade Supers in the Central Galaxy was much higher, he was still a high level combatant.
After filling in the form, he sent it to Raymond, who immediately sent it to all the members of the Punisher Alliance.
…
At the same time, a small spaceship was moving at high speed toward Enya Hub two Star Zones away. There was the symbol of an organization on the exterior of the spaceship, representing the Punisher Alliance.
A group of people were in the spaceship, either sitting or standing. Some were wiping their blades, some were maintaining their guns, some were resting with their eyes closed, and some were watching entertainment programs. They were all superheroes of the Punisher Alliance.
They did not have a leader, and everyone was an equal partner who fought side by side. They all had their own roles and social circles. There were a few leaders in name, and they were all old members of the organization with high prestige. Such an organization structure was very common.
Just as they were doing their own things, a virtual screen suddenly appeared in the middle of the room, and a message from Raymond appeared.
"Raymond has sent a message!"
Everyone paused and looked at the screen. The temporary captain of this team stepped forward to read the message.
Raymond had described his experience and emphasized Aurora's ability, expressing his hope of letting the two of them join the organization.
"It's actually a rare healing Esper Ability." The captain's face lit up, and he immediately realized the value.
It was extremely difficult for a superhero organization like theirs to recruit new members. If they had such a partner in the past, they would have been able to receive timely treatment, and many of them would not have died.
"Is there any problem with their records?"
"Hmm … I've checked, and it's all real," a Mechanic superhero said.
"Then, you can rest assured. I agree to let the two of them join us."
"Wait a moment."
At this moment, a skinny man spoke up. "Be careful. This is a scheme of the Blood Hammer Church. Perhaps they are trying to infiltrate our ranks. Don't forget that they also have an evil healing ability. Ask Raymond if he saw anyone healing him."
"Slade, you're thinking too much. Although Raymond is a little rash, he is still quite reliable." The captain frowned.
"I believe in Raymond, but I don't believe in such a coincidence." The skinny man's tone was cold.
His name was Slade, and he was also an old member of the Punisher Alliance. He was extremely cautious and believed that time would reveal a person's heart. No newcomer would be able to obtain his trust.
The captain knew that he could not convince him, so he shook his head and changed the topic. "Let's not talk about this for now. Let's hurry. Unraveling the Blood Hammer Church's scheme is more important."
"That's right."
Everyone's face turned cold.
However, these people did not know that they had only seen the tip of the iceberg. The situation behind the scenes was not as simple as they had thought.
A scheme was brewing in the shadows that no one knew about.
…
In a certain area of Enya Hub, the temporary base of the Blood Hammer Church.
The few priests who had attacked Raymond returned to the base, and they immediately attracted the attention of the other members in the base.
In the room, a tall man stood up. His attire was even more extravagant, and he held an even larger war hammer. This person was the archbishop of the Blood Hammer Church, and his gaze was filled with hostility.
"There's the smell of blood. Did you guys meet an enemy?"
"It's someone from the Punisher Alliance. He followed us, and we used a barrier to get rid of him. It's a pity that he broke through the barrier and escaped."
"It's this bunch of people again! They have ruined so many of our missions, and we really can't get rid of them! "
The archbishop of the Blood Hammer Church was enraged, and he hated this bunch of old enemies.
Raymond thought that the Blood Hammer Church was here for a sacrifice, but that was not the case.
If it was a normal blood sacrifice, it would be fine. However, this was an important mission that concerned the future of the Blood Hammer Church. Hence, the archbishop was even more enraged.
"We can't stay in this base anymore. We have to move immediately." The archbishop's face was ashen. "There cannot be any mistakes in this mission. Pack up immediately."
Hearing this, everyone in the stronghold moved to pack up the things in the room.
The archbishop of the Blood Hammer Church walked to a conference table and looked at the paper map on the table.
The map depicted the terrain of an important area in Enya Hub, and there was a detailed operation plan on it. All the arrows pointed to the core of the area.
This place was where the Evolutionary Totem was stored in Enya Hub!
…
About ten streets away from the Blood Hammer Church, there was a secret base of another organization.
In the room, a few people were gathered around a table, and on the table was another blueprint of the location of the Evolutionary Totem.
This group of people was a famous bandit group in the black market, and they specialized in stealing important items for their employers. This time, they had also been hired to work in Enya Hub.
"This time, we are going to steal the Evolutionary Totem in Enya Hub. This toy is placed under heavy protection, and the mission is extremely difficult. It's not far from the date of the mission. Do you guys have any good ideas?"
"The previous few times, I obtained sufficient information. There are anti-theft and surveillance devices there, and they are all very advanced. I have a rough plan, but it needs to be perfected."
"With just us alone, we won't be able to steal anything. If we have helpers like our employer said, we will have a chance."
The few of them lowered their voices and discussed their plan.
…
Enya Hub, Spaceport No.1, Main Hall.
People were coming and going in the hall. All the passengers entering and exiting the port had to pass through this place. In a leisure beverage shop near the entrance, an ordinary-looking woman was reading a paper book. On the table in front of her was a half-empty bottle of light blue sparkling drink.
She had been sitting there for quite some time, as though she was waiting for someone.
Right at this moment, a commotion could be heard from the entrance of the dock, and a group of bodyguards escorted a young man into the hall.
Two of the bodyguards were different from the rest. They did not conceal their auras and emitted Calamity Grade energy fluctuations. They sandwiched the young man in the middle, and it was obvious that this young man had some background.
Upon seeing this, the passersby in front of them quickly made way.
Watching this team leave the hall, the ordinary-looking woman paid for the drink, stood up, and walked out of the spaceport with a book under her arm, heading in the opposite direction of the team.
After walking for more than ten blocks, the crowd became less dense. She walked into the shadow of a building, but the next moment, a burly man walked out, and the book in his hand was gone.
This person had an Esper Ability and changed his appearance many times along the way. Finally, he took a vehicle to another city, walked into the hotel, and returned to his room.
There were three other people in the room, all of different species. If someone familiar with the wanted posters of the various Star Fields was here, they would recognize that these three people were once extremely evil Calamity Grade fugitives who later became members of the Fallen Ark. After Han Xiao captured EsGod, they all left the Fallen Ark and disappeared without a trace.
After closing the door, the person in disguise nodded and said with a deep voice, "The information is correct.
The target is here. He has two Calamity Grade bodyguards by his side. They are the two people in the intelligence report. "
"Very good, act according to the plan." Thick killing intent flashed in the eyes of one of them.
…
Red Empire mother planet, Tarunamir Palace, Ruler's Government Building, high-level meeting room …
At this moment, a meeting regarding the Red Empire's current situation was coming to an end.
Ever since the Radiant Federation and the Arcane Church officially started their suppression plan, the Red Empire had been targeted and blocked in many areas and was under immense pressure. The empire had invested a large amount of resources into the Flickering World, and it was inevitable that there would be loopholes in other areas, allowing the other two parties to take advantage of them.
Because of the bad situation, reports like this were often held during this period of time.
"… The Radiant Federation and the Arcane Church are targeting us in these areas, creating pressure on us in many ways. Their goal is obvious, which is to make us sell the Evolutionary Totems publicly. What do you all think?"
Uranril, who was sitting on the main seat, said with a serious tone as she looked around.
Some of the upper echelons below nodded, while others were expressionless. The only thing they had in common was that they did not speak.
These people were not all from the Ruler's faction, and some of them were important members of other factions. Uranril valued the opinions of these people more.
Uranril looked at a senior official on the left and said with a deep voice, "Ludwell, what do you think?"
Ludwell was a senior official in charge of the economic field, and his position was extremely high. At the same time, he was the leader of the neutral faction, and his position was extraordinary. Hearing Uranril's question, he slowly said, "Your Excellency, whether we release the Evolutionary Totems or not, there are pros and cons to it."
"Tell me what you think."
"Alright." Ludwell nodded and said, "The benefit of not releasing the right to purchase the Evolutionary Totems is to increase our political vassals and gain more allies. Furthermore, from a long-term perspective, we can optimize the potential of our species and give birth to more talents in the future, slowly surpassing the other civilizations. The disadvantage is that we will be targeted by the other two civilizations.
The benefit of releasing the right to purchase the Evolutionary Totems is to reduce the pressure and consolidate the ruling position of the three Universal Civilizations. We can also obtain new political benefits by limiting the number of Evolutionary Totems, but the disadvantage is that we will give up our long-term potential and will not be able to enjoy the benefits of the Evolutionary Totems alone. We will lose an opportunity to surpass others in terms of talent. "
At this moment, Ludwell suddenly changed the topic and raised a finger.
"However, there is an unavoidable problem with releasing the right to purchase the Evolutionary Totems, which is that the equipment used to create the Totems is not controlled by us. This is an unstable factor. We are under so much pressure now, and most of the benefits brought by the Evolutionary Totems will be given to Black Star. This is not a good thing. If we want to release the right to purchase the Evolutionary Totems, we have to consider this problem. If we cannot obtain all the benefits brought by the Evolutionary Totems, we will suffer a loss. "
"I understand your opinion." Uranril raised her hand and did not comment.
Seeing this, Ludwell knew that Uranril did not want him to continue speaking, so he did not have any objections and kept his mouth shut.
Seeing this, Uranril felt a little helpless. Ludwell was the leader of the faction, but he did not go against her orders. It was just that he had different political views in some areas, and the ownership of the Evolution Cube was one of them.
Ludwell was a firm supporter of the handover faction. He was a high-ranking official in the economic field, and his thoughts were mostly based on economic and political benefits. He did not lean toward the military.
He was dissatisfied with the fact that the dynasty could not obtain all the benefits of the Evolution Cube despite being suppressed by the other two civilizations. He had always been in favor of retrieving Black Star's Evolution Cube, and whether it was through the use of resources or coercion, he had to let the dynasty control this Universal Treasure.
Uranril valued Black Star and did not have the same political views as him. It was because of her, the ruler, that this staunch supporter of the handover faction did not stir up trouble.
"Let's end the meeting for today." Uranril shook her head.
The remote projections in the conference room disappeared one after another.
Ludwell nodded and turned off the remote communication. His gaze returned to his office, and he sighed. He rubbed his eyes, and the wrinkles at the corners of his eyes were rather deep.
"Duo duo duo …"
At this moment, the internal line on the table rang. Ludwell immediately picked it up, and the voice of his secretary could be heard.
"Your Excellency, your grandson is calling. Do you need me to transfer the call?"
"This brat, how many times have I told him not to call the internal line of my office!" Ludwell frowned. "Connect him."
The secretary nodded, and after a while, the voice of a young man sounded in the channel.
"Grandpa? I've already arrived at Enya Hub. I'm telling you in advance. Don't send people to look for me like last time, causing my company to think that I've gone missing. "
"Hmph." Ludwell snorted from his nostrils, feeling a little embarrassed.
"By the way, you said that you wanted to eat Enya's specialty snacks. I'll bring some back for you this time."
"That's more like it." Ludwell's tensed expression finally relaxed. "Be careful. The world is not peaceful, and there have been many attacks in the dynasty. Humph, they're all after the Evolutionary Totem. The two bodyguards that I sent over are by your side, right?"
"Aiya, these two grandpas are looking at me like they're looking at a criminal, and they even want to follow me to the toilet. Grandpa, please take them back. With them by my side, others will think that I'm the superior. Even my boss does not dare to scold me. If this goes on, I'm afraid that I'll be fired one day."
"That won't do. You're my only grandson, and safety is first. I can only be at ease with them by your side."
Ludwell's tone was solemn. After pausing for a while, he realized that his tone was not good. Thus, he relaxed his tone and sighed. "Sigh, just take care of yourself. Also, you're not an official of the dynasty, so stop calling the internal line. Not long ago, someone from the Internal Affairs Department complained to me about this matter."
"Alright, alright. I'll hang up now."
After hanging up, Ludwell let out a sigh and revealed a benevolent smile.
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