Chapter 353 Abducting a Man (2/2)
”Why did you join us?”
”What's your class?”
”Did you make some kind of deal with Black Star?”
They were very curious about this new friend and overwhelmed him with questions. Herlous was surrounded in the middle and felt the passion from his 'teammates'. He was very not used to it, and he was forcing a smile.
The result of the detection from players was all question marks. They were very curious as to how Han Xiao got in touch with a grade B Super. This was someone who was at the top of high-level areas, probably the strongest in their mercenary group.
Someone who was even stronger than Han Xiao joining their faction had made the players very excited.
After some time, the spaceship slowly landed. Herlous finally escaped from the players and walked to Han Xiao. He stood beside Han Xiao, looking up at the spaceship, and his face was a little stiff.
Han Xiao turned to look at him, raised an eyebrow, and said, ”You seem to be a little nervous. Have you never been into the galaxy before?”
”This is my first time.” Herlous rubbed his hands against each other to wipe his sweat off. ”I'm actually a little scared of heights…”
”You're a shame to Pugilists.” Han Xiao was speechless.
They boarded the spaceship. It slowly rose and flew into space with Forest City becoming smaller in their sight. This hiring job was finally complete, and they had left with one more member than when they came. The Catastrophe on Planet Sunil was very beneficial for all of them, especially Han Xiao.
Planting the seed in Sunil this time means I'm on track with the DarkStar storyline. The first step of the plan is also complete. Han Xiao crossed his arms as he pondered.
The spaceship's destination was Juberly Hub. Before the next operation, Han Xiao wanted to return to rest and digest the things that they had earned on this trip.
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In Forest City, one of the military bases was open as a recruitment site.
After the Catastrophe, it was the time for new soldiers to join the army again. Youngsters coming of age had to join the compulsory military service and undergo military training. Youngsters came one after another, accompanied by their parents.
Lana was very early. He was only allowed into the recruitment site after displaying his ID card—any unauthorized personnel were not allowed in, including parents.
When he turned back to look, Lana saw his parents waving. They had kind and loving smiles on their faces as usual.
He looked at them with a lot of emotions in his eyes, then followed the group into the military base.
After queuing for a very long time, it was finally Lana's turn. The officer sitting behind the table said casually without even raising his head, ”Name, then take a number to go for a medical examination.”
Lana took a deep breath before saying seriously, ”Sir, I'd like to request to join the army.”
The officer looked up and glanced at him. ”Do your parents know?”
”No.”
”Youngster, your parents definitely warned you not to join the army, didn't they?”
”Yes sir, but I believe I'm making the right decision.”
”Once the request is approved, you have to be fully responsible for your decision,” the officer said coldly. ”You won't be allowed to take it back, are we clear?”
”Crystal clear.”
A slight smile appeared on the officer's cold face. He opened the drawer, inside which was a thick stack of army application forms. He took one out and passed it to Lana.
Lana was about to take it, but he realized that the officer was holding onto the application form too tightly. At that moment, the officer said coldly, ”This is your last chance to change your mind.”
Lana snatched the application form with a firm expression.
”Good, the area to join the army is at that side. Don't block the people behind.”
Lana followed the officer's finger and looked over. It was an empty warehouse that served as the recruitment site for the official army. Youngsters waiting to fill out their application forms had already filled the entire warehouse.This whole paragraph is a reference to the Japanese comic series 'One Piece'.