Chapter 614 Official Party (2/2)
Bloodshed Land believed in strength; Carroll being defeated publicly made the others embarrassed, too.
Many spectators shook their heads and left. Malekith and the others gave Carroll a disappointed look and disappeared.
Carroll knew that the result was decided and had nothing to say.
”Don't forget our bet,” Han Xiao kindly reminded.
”What blueprints do you want?” Carroll clenched his teeth. The Tyrant definitely knew about the bet. If he did not live up to it, it would bring shame to Bloodshed Land.
He did not have a choice but to carry out the promise.
”Let me think, the mechanic fortress earlier and that Giant Soldier mechanical suit. I want these two.” Han Xiao chuckled.
”Okay!” Carroll's heart was bleeding.
Then, Han Xiao requested three other blueprints. He had peeked at Carroll's weapon inventory before, and there were many things that he wanted, but Carroll did not use all of them in the battle, so Han Xiao could not request them.
As a Virtual Mechanic, although he could not fuse the blueprints for some exclusive machines from other branches, he could still directly learn them if he obtained the blueprint. After all, when gambling on blueprints, a single knowledge combination had dozens of possible blueprint outcomes. Class Advancements only made some of them unavailable, but with the blueprint, as long as his knowledge met the requirements, he could build that machine.
”I will give you the blueprints tomorrow. You don't have to worry about me going back on my word; I have at least this much credibility.”
Frustrated, Carroll said that before leaving without even cleaning up the training ground. He did not even dare look at Ames.
Unbothered, Han Xiao looked at the interface notification.
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[Ames' Fury] Completed!
You have received 15,000,000 Experience
You have received +15 Renown
+2500 Floating Dragon Faction Favorability
+20 Ames Favorability. Current relationship: [Confidant]
+2 Heber Favorability. Current Relationship: [Indifferent]
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This time, Ames landed beside Han Xiao with a smile on her face.
”Good fight.”
”Well, I couldn't keep watching you get bullied,” Han Xiao joked and found an excuse to explain his actions.
”I know.” Ames smiled faintly. She suddenly felt somewhat nostalgic.
Ever since she reached Beyond Grade A, it had been a very long time since she had felt what it was like to be protected. She had never expected to feel that way again.
I'm so much stronger than Black Star, but he was the one that helped me in the end… Ames laughed in her heart.
Aurora looked up at Han Xiao, then at Ames. She tugged on the edge of Hila's clothes and said softly, ”Big sister…”
Hila looked straight and coldly said, ”What?”
”No—Nothing…” Aurora shrank back.
…
After collecting his machines and placing them into the Blacklight Stealth, Han Xiao and the others returned to their rooms.
This challenge did not cause anything afterward, but very soon, all the party guests knew about the battle between Han Xiao and Carroll through the spectators.
Black Star had fought for Ames in Bloodshed Land, defeating Floating Dragon Island's traitor openly in the Tyrant's territory, and the Tyrant approved it with silence. Black Star had gained respect on the Dragon Emperor's behalf, and many were surprised.
After the battle, the day passed peacefully.
The next day, the official party finally started.
The people had waited days for the official party.
All the guests dressed up neatly and formally, gathering in Heber's palace hall. This place had been rearranged into a party venue. There were all kinds of rare food and drinks as well as musicians standing by at the side.
Not just the hall, around half of the entire palace was the party venue, all arranged properly. The guests could walk around the place as they like. There were also many small, private rooms upstairs for guests that wanted to communicate privately.
The goal of the party was to invite the people of the top organizations in Shattered Star Ring to discuss all sorts of topics, expand their connections, build relationships, exchange information, plan the development of the Shattered Star Ring, and so on. It was like a social club but more serious, business-focused, and high class.
The guests were chatting with each other. Ames stood by the side and did not talk to anyone. Hila and Aurora were beside her. They did not know what to say during this kind of occasion, so they did not speak either.
Han Xiao was socializing on behalf of Ames. People came to chat with him passionately from time to time. He dealt with the guests while at the same time observing others, quietly collecting information.
Not a long wait after, the host of the party, Heber, finally appeared. The place instantly became quiet. Everyone stopped talking and looked at Heber, waiting for him to speak.
”I'm glad to see so many familiar faces this time once again.” Heber looked around. ”I hope you guys will benefit from this party like always. So… let the party begin.”