Chapter 886 - Borrowing Strength (1/2)
Two days later, Han Xiao called all his officers to his office and informed them that he was going to the Central Galaxy.
Sylvia nodded upon hearing that and asked, “How long will your trip be?”
“I have to see the dynasty’s arrangement. We will only be able to take action after they gather enough manpower.”
“Alright. The affairs of the army will be managed by me, so you don’t have to worry,” Sylvia said.
By the side, Hila said, “I have some things that I need to pack. When will we be leaving?”
Han Xiao shook his head.
“You don’t need to go. I won’t be bringing the Black Star Guards this time.”
Hila froze in place and asked, “Why?”
“Because I will be fighting with EsGod, and you guys won’t be of help. It would be better for all of you to remain in the Shattered Star Ring,” Han Xiao said.
The members of the Black Star Guards were all Calamity Grade elites, and their main responsibility was to deal with the enemies that did not require him to make a personal appearance. There was no need to bring them along to deal with EsGod; they would only be a burden to him. Thus, Han Xiao decided to go alone this time.
“… Alright.” Hila grunted with dissatisfaction and left the room.
She seemed to be agitated again.
Han Xiao laughed in his heart. This was a good thing. Hila was not the crazy individual that she was in her previous life, and it would be good to provide her with timely motivation.
“My sister will be going through a devilish training regime again.” Aurora then looked at Han Xiao and said with worry, “Will there be any danger if you go alone?”
“I’m not taking the Black Star Guards, but I didn’t say that I will be going alone.”
As he said that, Han Xiao turned around to look at Reynold.
“Hmm? Me?” Reynold pointed to himself with a puzzled look on his face.
“That’s right. It’s you.”
“But I still have to manage the logistics…” Reynold did not understand why Han Xiao wanted to bring him along.
“Won’t you get bored if you spend all your time dealing with logistics? Follow me on a walk. Right, who is the vice director of the logistics department?”
“A Calamity Grade Mechanic that joined a few years ago. This is his resume.” Sylvia immediately took out some information.
The army had developed rapidly over the past few years, and Han Xiao had plenty of experts under his charge. There were more and more Calamity Grades working for him, and the number of Calamity Grades he had was more than a Star System civilization. Apart from the Black Star Guards in the Shattered Star Ring, the other Calamity Grades were scattered in other departments and had a respected position.
There were more Calamity Grade Supers who came from the outside, such as Hadavy, Lagi, and so on. There were fewer Calamity Grade Supers that were trained by the army like Herlous, Sylvia, and Reynold.
Han Xiao then flipped through the records and asked, “Does he have any record of accepting bribes, reselling the army’s blueprints, or corruption?”
“No. I would have reported it to you if he did so…” Sylvia burst out in cold sweat.
You are a Beyond Grade A Virtual Mechanic and probably even know about the size of my undergarments. Is there anything in the base that is hidden from your eyes?
“Then the matters of the logistics department shall be handed over to him temporarily.” Han Xiao then turned around and looked at Reynold. “Nero is still a child, and he will be traumatized if he spends every day studying. I plan to bring him along to tour Planet Crimson Ring. Of course, having a holiday is one thing, but his studies cannot stop.”
Reynold then came to a realization. I see, His Excellency Black Star wants to bring Nero out on a holiday but doesn’t want to let his godson relax completely. Thus, he is also bringing the teacher along.
Sylvia immediately felt her heart turn sour.
I am also His Excellency Black Star’s student! Why is our teacher so biased toward Reynold? I can also be Nero’s teacher!
I also want a holiday!
“Don’t worry, all of you will stay on Planet Crimson Ring when I fight EsGod, and there’s no need to follow me. There won’t be any danger.” Han Xiao then looked at Feidin. “Follow along as well. You can accompany Nero.”
“Alright.” Feidin smiled. “Nero should be very happy.”
I don’t know if he will be happy, but I definitely am…
Han Xiao chuckled to himself.
Han Xiao mainly brought Feidin and Nero along because he believed in luck. After all, it would be difficult for him to deal with EsGod, and bringing two high grade protagonist level characters with him along might increase his chances of success.
The boost from two Advanced Luck Glows was better than an unlucky him working alone.
Han Xiao then set the departure time to two hours later.
Everyone left the room, and Hadavy dragged the napping Lagi out of the room as though he was dragging a bag of rubbish.
After the end of the meeting, Reynold immediately returned to the Logistics Department to give out his instructions before returning to his office and opening a side door.
Nero was currently doing his homework in this side room.
After drinking the dragonblood potion, he did not feel like sleeping at all. Thus, he got into the same napping posture that he had in Planet Aquamarine to try and fall asleep.
After checking Nero’s homework, a bright smile of satisfaction emerged on Reynold’s face. At the very start, he had only taught Nero because it was Han Xiao’s instruction, but throughout the teaching process, he had truly grown to like this student of his as he saw himself in Nero.
Although Nero did not like machines as crazily as him, he was also capable of enduring hardship. Nero had a strength in that he would never skive. Even if the amount of homework that he had drove him to despair, Nero would still complete it earnestly. Reynold truly liked such a student.
After all, the Mechanic Class was different from the other classes; knowledge was power. The better the foundation, the smoother his future would be. Thus, Reynold felt that Nero would definitely be able to go a long way.
Despite having such thoughts in his heart, Reynold naturally would not say that with his personality. He then coughed dryly and said, “Stop doing your work and pack up your things. The Army Commander wants to take you to the Central Galaxy.”
Nero’s eyes immediately sparkled with excitement.
“Godfather is going to bring me out to play! Hahaha… I finally don’t have to do homework!”
Nero then threw his pen down and was agitated to the point he almost teared up.
Godfather still dotes on me!
The tiny bit of resentment in his heart disappeared, and he almost wanted to jump for joy to praise his godfather.
“Pack your things quickly. We will be setting off very soon.”
Nero’s actions froze in place, and he turned around slowly. “Wait… we?”
“The Army Commander wants me to follow along to guide your learning,” Reynold said expressionlessly.
Nero’s face froze in place.
…
Han Xiao and the others then gathered at his private dock. Feidin was the first to arrive, and they chatted for a while before Reynold and Nero arrived.
Nero carried a small bag with a dispirited look.