Chapter 899 - Popularity and Recognition (2/2)
When players chose a camp, other than just benefits, they also paid attention to the values it displayed. The players would often seek psychological satisfaction.
Han Xiao had always given the players a good impression, so many of them stayed in the Black Star Army not just because of the high welfare but also because they recognized Han Xiao as a leader.
Now that Black Star had received the gratitude of countless races, the players also felt honored being related to him. Many of them had a sense of honor and achievement.
After reading this point, Han Xiao scratched his head, and he found out that even he himself had underestimated the influence of this incident.
Just as the post had said, there were countless races that EsGod had trampled on, and now they saw him as their savior.
This popularity was different from the normal reputation. The ones before stopped at the level of acknowledging his strength and status, but everyone only knew him as a powerful person, having high influence. What the EsGod incident gave him were the hearts of the commoners and the recognition of the galactic residents.
One of these functions would attract more talents to take the initiative to join his faction. After all, some people would never be persuaded by benefits, and they were likely often talents.
A Universe Legendary Point was indeed not simple, and this EsGod could be said to be a treasure to Han Xiao. He was now in a good mood.
“EsGod has made countless enemies, and there are so many that want revenge on him. I wonder if those NPCs that would have attacked EsGod in the future versions will lean toward my faction.”
Han Xiao stroked his chin.
…
After travelling for a few days, the spaceship finally returned to the headquarters of the Black Star Army, entering through the dedicated personal dock.
The moment Han Xiao exited, he saw Hila waiting for him.
“Hey, you personally waited for me?” Han Xiao smiled as he waved.
“Humph.” Hila did not deny it, brushing aside the red stray hairs that covered her eyes, and slowly scanned Han Xiao. “Seems like EsGod didn’t give you much trouble. None of your limbs are missing.”
Han Xiao raised his brows before sniggering. “Were you worried about me?”
“This is my duty as the Black Star Guards captain.” Hila remained expressionless.
Han Xiao smiled, turning back to bid goodbye to Feidin and the others, before leaving. He gestured for Hila to follow.
“By the way, I’ve brought you a present.”
“Not interested.” While Hila said that, her body was more honest, immediately following behind Han Xiao.
The two of them came to a combat room, and Han Xiao locked the door before turning to Hila, who was hugging her waist.
“I got something interesting from EsGod. It seems like it can strengthen Esper Abilities. With your Beyond Grade A potential, this gift could make your road to Beyond Grade A even smoother, increasing your upper limit.”
Hila fiercely pursued strength, so she immediately felt emotional. “But such a good thing, won’t you give it to my teacher to use?”
“Oh, she probably can’t utilize it.” Han Xiao shook his head. “Furthermore, you’re my first choice. The first person I thought of was you.”
[Esper Ability Strengthening] from EsGod Character Summon Card only had a total of three uses. Han Xiao had already thought about it. Hila’s potential was exceedingly high, and coupled with the fact that she was his close aide, he would also obtain the benefits.
“Humph.” The corners of Hila’s mouth curled up in an arc of joy, and she put her hands behind. “Ok. What I need to do?”
“Don’t move. Let me handle it.”
Han Xiao activated the Character Summon Card [Esper Ability Strengthening]. The shadow of EsGod appeared behind him, and dazzling white energy particles floated around his palm.
He came up to Hila’s side and tapped on her forehead. The energy particles streamed into Hila’s seven orifices and circled around in her brain.
Hila groaned and shivered, immediately fainting. Han Xiao moved fast and caught her.
After checking her condition, he estimated that she would not wake up for a period of time.
“To actually faint, I thought it would be the same as the Esper Ability Potential Enhancing Fluid.”
Gazing at Hila who was leaning on him, Han Xiao shook his head and carried Hila off like a sack of potatoes on his shoulder.
After leaving the combat room, he approached Hila’s room, and hacking into the system, he unlocked her door and went in.
Hila’s room was as sparse as Han Xiao’s, and after he placed her on the bed and tucked her in, he caught sight of three photo frames on her desk.
He took a closer look. The three were respectively Hila and Aurora, her with Ames, and a picture with him. Other than that, there were no other decorations.
Standing silently for a while, Han Xiao stretched out his hand, taking the photo frame and lying it on the desk. He then switched off the lights and exited the room.
…
After a while, Hila finally opened her eyes and discovered that she was in her room.
“Did he bring me back?”
As her hazy brain cleared, Hila stood up and rubbed her eyes.
She revolved her Esper Ability, feeling the changes, and her eyes widened.
“This is as amazing as the Evolution Cube. The pathways are much smoother, and my upper limit has also increased… Oh, not sure how long I’ve slept. Better go find him.”
As Hila prepared to leave, she noticed an incongruity in her room. Gazing at the three photo frames, she noticed that one of them had fallen.
She realized that it was the photo of herself and Han Xiao upon closer look.
Hila’s eyes twitched, and the good mood she had gotten from strengthening herself dissipated in a flash.
“…Humph!”
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