Chapter 1030 - Movements of the Competitors (2/2)
Hence, he had the time to gather an elite team, ready to complete the mission given by the upper echelons—capture the Primal Chaos Mysterious Energy.
Super Star Cluster civilizations had vast territories and rich resources, as well as plenty of high level combatants. They had thousands of Calamity Grades, far more than those Star System civilizations that only had a few dozens.
The Modo Civilization had high hopes for the Expedition Fleet, so they had deployed around a hundred Calamity Grades. This elite team that would be heading to capture the Primal Chaos Mysterious Energy included forty percent of the Expedition Fleet’s Calamity Grade officers, which was about forty to fifty of them. This was a powerful armed force.
For this operation, the Modo Civilization did not notify the other allies of the Super Star Cluster alliance. After all, there was only one Primal Chaos Mysterious Energy; it could not be shared.
Maybe the other civilizations had this intelligence too, but the Modo Civilization clearly was not going to tell others about it.
Watching the fleet enter stealth mode and leave, Lagos came to Roddick and asked in a worried tone, “Isn’t it too risky to send this many people? If something happens, we’ll lose a large number of elites. Calamity Grades are difficult to raise…”
“I’ve told them to be careful. If any Beyond Grade As participate, they’ll act cautiously. If not, they can crush any and all competing organizations,” Roddick said with a deep voice.
“But now that we’ve sent them out, the defenses of our stronghold will be weak. Aren’t you worried that Blac… the mysterious force will attack us again?” Lagos asked.
Roddick snorted and said in a firm tone, “Humph, the strongholds of the Super Star Cluster alliance look over each other’s shoulders. We even hired some Beyond Grade As, who are all more reliable than Garoze. So what if Black Star’s forces are strong? He won’t dare come and touch us.”
They did not have to advance anymore. Back then, they had no help, so there was nothing they could do when they were attacked. Now, however, all their teammates had gathered, and the lines of defenses were stronger than ever. If Black Star caused trouble, he would have to face the entire Super Star Cluster alliance. He did not think Black Star would dare do that.
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After the Flickering World opened, Psyker did not give up on the opportunity and also followed the Arcane Church in to develop his forces and built a stronghold in the free competition zone.
As the three Universal Civilizations were coexisting there, Psyker did not get targeted, so his days were quite peaceful. Looking at the exploration fleet doing better work every day, he was rather content.
“I shall see how things go first. If I can stabilize my territory in the Flickering World, I can migrate a portion of my people here and have them live here as a branch of the race.”
At the top of the base, Psyker looked up at the sky and thought about his migration plan.
At this time, an officer hastily walked over.
“Leader, the base’s radar has discovered two fleets closing in. They seem to be in combat. One side only has three battleships left, and they cannot hang on much longer. According to the direction they’re heading, their battle will very soon reach our stronghold. What should we do?”
Psyker used his seven eyes to look at the radar images and ordered, “Chase them away. Tell them to not fight around my territory.”
As the order was given, the subordinates quickly executed it. However, after some time, this officer ran back hastily again.
“Leader, they have already been chased away, but that group of people we saved aren’t willing to leave. One of them is a Calamity Grade Super. He thinks that you saved them, so he wants to join us with his team.”
“Join us?” Psyker was a little stunned. He felt a complicated emotion in his heart.
He suddenly remembered that ever since he was targeted by Black Star, it had been a very long time since anyone came to join his forces. He had almost forgotten what it was like to be a Beyond Grade A.
This long-lost feeling… was so comforting.
“Invite him here. I want to see him.” Psyker was glad, and his attitude became much friendlier. Psyker decided to see him personally to show him that he took him seriously.
After some time, this Calamity Grade was brought before Psyker. He had many wounds on his body, and it was clear he had just come from a tough battle.
“Your Excellency Star Pupil.” This person’s face was filled with appreciation. He ignored the pain in his body and bowed with admiration. “You saved my life. I’m willing to join your forces and work for you.”
“Hmm, it’s a small matter.” Psyker looked calmed on the surface, but he actually liked this a lot. The respectful attitude from this person made him remember what it was like to be a Beyond Grade A again.
“To repay you, I would like to give you a gift. It’s a piece of valuable intelligence.”
“What intelligence?” Psyker asked.
“A clue about that legendary Super High Risk Esper Ability, the Primal Chaos Mysterious Energy!”
Psyker paused for a second, and interest flashed through his seven eyes at the same time.
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In Black Star Palace…
“What, he invited me over, but he went out‽”
Ames narrowed her eyes. The temperature in the room seemed to decrease by a hundred degrees in an instant. A powerful force field roared like tides. The floor and the walls made of high strength alloys vibrated nonstop while making squeaking noises, and cracks appeared very quickly.
Aurora’s legs were going soft. She lowered her head with a sense of guilt.
My teacher is… so scary when she’s angry.
She could feel Ames’ anger just from this powerful force field.
She had accepted the invitation with excitement, travelled all that way, only to discover that Han Xiao was not even there. Anyone would be angry because of that…
No, it was even worse. Han Xiao was not home, yet he had called her over. It was almost like a deliberate prank.
Even someone as carefree as Ames felt that she had been toyed with.
“Teacher, why not stay here for some time? Uncle will come back,” Aurora said cautiously.
Ames glanced at her and rebutted subconsciously, “You think I’m that free?”
Then, both of them fell silent.
Aurora wanted to say something but did not.
Don’t you know exactly whether you’re very free or not?
The two of them looked into each other’s eyes, and the atmosphere gradually turned awkward.
After looking at each other for a few moments, Ames suddenly retracted the roaring force field. Without changing her expression, she purposely used a tone that sounded like she did not care and said, “I’ll stay for some time then. I’m mainly here for you anyway. Whether Black Star is here or not, I don’t care. In fact, it bothers me to see his face. It’s best that he’s not here.
Aurora remained silent. Sure, I believe you.