Chapter 1229 The Thief Calling the Cops
Sowhere in the Erald Star Cluster, a small fleet was slowly sailing. The symbol on the exterior armor of the spaceships showed that this fleet belonged to ‘Ancient Snake’, which ant this was the person who called out Gaud’s Esper Ability during the welco eting, Lucie.Lucie stood before the porthole at the bridge and looked into the galaxy outside the window. Beside him was another neutral Beyond Grade A who was also soone who frequented the black market.“How long till we arrive at the Star Cluster’s border stargate?” Lucie asked without turning around.
“About a day, boss,” the captain hastily answered.
Hearing this, the neutral Beyond Grade A on the side sighed and said, “I don’t think we can catch up to Gaud. Lucie, do you really have to spar with him?”
“I must find out what his ability really is.”
“Sigh, he’s a direct mber of the dynasty. He can totally not accept your request. It’s not like you can force him to fight, right?”
“Humph, I’m going to try it at least.” Lucie looked determined.
After the welco eting, he had brought his fleet along with a Beyond Grade A friend and chased behind Gaud along the route they took, hoping to stop Gaud and ask for a spar.
Of course, he did this not just to satisfy his curiosity. As a secret mber of a Super Star Cluster civilization, he received a secret order from the upper echelons that asked him to find a way to force Gaud to fight and verify if Gaud’s ability was really [Energy Control]. This was why he kept chasing after Gaud.
The Super Star Cluster civilizations did not want to attack Gaud, but a test of this degree was doable. They all wanted to know Gaud’s real ability.
At this ti, the spaceship’s radar suddenly rang.
“Alert! Spaceti stabilized area ahead. Hyperdrive will be shut down. Please stop hyperdrive mode or go around the area...”
The two of them were surprised.
Spaceti stabilized areas usually ant trouble. Neutral Beyond Grade As did not like getting into unnecessary trouble.
Lucie was just about to have the fleet go around the area when the spaceship suddenly received a ssage.
“This is the Crimson Dynasty exploration army. We’re carrying out a check on all passersby. Please stop your ships imdiately and cooperate. I repeat, please stop your ships imdiately...”
Hearing this, Lucie told the fleet to stop. He looked outside the window and saw a line of defense ford by the dynasty’s battleships that seed to have locked up a large area ahead.
Three dynasty spaceships quickly approached and activated all kinds of detection devices to scan Lucie’s fleet.
At the sa ti, a projection of soone who looked like a dynasty military officer appeared on the communication screen. He looked at Lucie and the Beyond Grade A beside him and said expressionlessly, “Please show us your IDs, spaceship sailing certificate, crew list, logbook...”
Though unhappy, Lucie told the captain to do as he was told. After all, his real identity was sensitive. Plus, he did not think there was anything he had to hide.
The military officer started checking through the information provided. Having realized that Lucie and the person beside him were both Beyond Grade As, his expression changed slightly. A strong sense of suspicion flashed past his eyes.
“What are you doing here? Why are you passing by this area? Where are you heading?”
“The dynasty needs to know that too? This is one of the routes leading to the border stargate station. Is it weird for to pass by here?” Lucie frowned. “In fact, why are you guys locking this area down?”
“To search people.” The dynasty military officer did not want to say much and went back to checking through the records.
At this ti, he suddenly realized that there were records of tracking Gaud in Lucie’s logbook. His pupils instantly constricted, and he yelled with an indisputable tone, “Everyone, leave the spaceship imdiately for further checks!”
The neutral Beyond Grade A on the side frowned. “Isn’t this too much? We’re just passing by.”
“I’ll repeat myself one more ti. Leave the spaceship imdiately for further checks, or we’ll do so forcibly!”
After that, the dynasty fleet at the back activated their weapons and aid at Lucie’s fleet imdiately, clearly ready to fire at any ti.
“Are you threatening ?” Lucie was annoyed.
The dynasty was powerful. Forget their officer not showing him any respect, how dare an officer attempt to order around him, a Beyond Grade A, like that? Did he really think Beyond Grade As were easy to ss with?
Sure, as a neutral Beyond Grade A, he did not have the strength to ss with the dynasty. However, he did not think that just anybody in the dynasty had the right to disrespect him. Furthermore, with the Beyond Grade A Association behind his back, he was not soone who had absolutely no backup at all anymore!
Beep beep beep!
Just as Lucie was about to vent his anger, the communicator of everyone in the ship rang.
Lucie frowned, suppressed his anger for the ti being, and took out his communicator. Only then did he see the dynasty’s announcent that popped up, and his expression changed drastically.
Gaud is missing?
Who did it? Who had the audacity to do it?
Lucie’s body suddenly shook. It suddenly occurred to him.
Wait a minute, I’ve been tracking Gaud all this ti, wanting to spar with him...
If nothing had happened to Gaud, this would have been completely normal and would not lead to the dynasty’s hostility. However, now that sothing had happened to Gaud, anyone who was related beca a suspect. Although he was only trailing behind Gaud and did not even et him, he was still suspicious in the eyes of the dynasty. The dynasty was not going to let go of any leads!
No wonder the dynasty military officer had that attitude!
Lucie knew how huge the matter was. This was not the ti to be concerned about whether that officer disrespected him or not. He had to find a way to clear his suspicion.
If he did not cooperate with the dynasty’s investigation, he had absolutely no doubts that the dynasty would vent their anger on him—this was not the ti to be stubborn.
Lucie’s rage instantly extinguished. He did not dare explode and could only tell everyone to leave the spaceship and obediently cooperate with the dynasty’s checks. He was extrely frustrated.
Who’s the b*stard that did this? Now I’ve been dragged down too!
...
“What? Gaud is missing? Soone really attacked him?”
The Federation of Light’s president, Bader, stood right up from his chair, stunned.
What, who’s the idiot?
No, this isn’t an idiot. It’s a maniac!
The Chief Elder was in dismay too. “Who’s so daring as to really attack a direct mber of the dynasty? This will affect the entire explored universe’s situation, create a huge storm and cause problems for everyone!”
Bader frowned tightly and said with a deep voice, “If we didn’t make a move, nor would the church... so it’s most likely the Super Star Cluster Alliance’s doing.”
“Yes, it must be the Super Star Cluster Alliance.” The Chief Elder nodded.
Before it happened, the two of them did not think the Super Star Cluster Alliance would dare act. However, when it really happened, to the two of them, since they did not do it, it could only be the Super Star Cluster Alliance!
Who gave them the guts! They dared to attack the dynasty’s direct mber today. Are they going to attack ours tomorrow?
“The Super Star Cluster Alliance is getting cocky. Looks like the Tragedy of the Pinnacles was not an effective enough of a lesson. Looks like it’s ti to educate them again...”
Bader’s eyes flickered.
He was actually secretly happy about the dynasty being the one that took the hit. He basically enjoyed the benefit of the dynasty being weakened without having to do anything. However, on the other hand, the dynasty represented one of the ruling civilizations, and the federation was also one of the ruling civilizations. Seeing their authority get challenged, he was still angry. These two emotions were not in conflict.
The Chief Elder thought for a mont and said with a heavy heart, “Although we’re not the culprit, our specialty is assassination since we have the Multi-Dinsional Sky Opening Transportation Device, so we’ll most likely be one of the suspects to the dynasty.”
“Hmm, this is a problem. Therefore, we have to make a stand and actively help the dynasty investigate the case. However, we’re not the only ones who have this kind of teleportation technology. Who knows if the chanic Emperor stole it? Plus, Black Star also has a type of chanical suit that has similar teleportation abilities...”
“The chanic Emperor is suspicious indeed. He’s still the federation’s ally. If he did it, we’ll be responsible too. As for Black Star...” The Chief Elder laughed. “Hehe, as long as the dynasty upper echelons have not gone crazy, it’s impossible for them to suspect Black Star.”
“You’re right.” Bader sighed and shook his head.
...
“Who the f*ck did this?”
The Star Arc Civilization leader was dumbfounded, as if struck by lightning.
Although this was indeed sothing they wanted to do, the Star Arc Civilization leader knew that no matter who attacked Gaud, the Super Star Cluster Alliance would certainly be the dynasty’s top suspect.
This was pushing them into the flas!
The Star Arc Civilization leader was puzzled. Possible suspects flashed through his mind one after another.
“I didn’t do it. Is it another Super Star Cluster civilization? Who has the motive to do so... Modo?”
Modo had exited the war long ago. The current battle had nothing to do with, so they would really not be afraid of doing sothing like this. Even the possibility of them wanting to burden the Super Star Cluster Alliance was not out of the question. They had lost the chance to compete, so they wanted to make the other Super Star Cluster civilizations fail just like them!
The brain of the Star Arc Civilization leader’s spun quickly.
Was it the plan of the federation and the church, killing the dynasty’s talent and framing them?
Was it the dynasty’s own plot, making Gaud go missing and framing it on the Super Star Cluster Alliance, giving their direct mbers a reason to participate in the war and using it as an excuse to start another Tragedy of the Pinnacles? If not, how could it happen so suddenly, and how could Gaud possibly not be able to resist?
The Star Arc Civilization felt as if he had seen through everything.
This was a plot against the Super Star Cluster Alliance!
The three Universal Civilizations wanted them dead!
“We’re too passive. We must do sothing! We can’t allow the three Universal Civilizations to make things up!”
The Star Arc Civilization leader clenched his teeth.
You want to fra us? We know how to do that too! We must find a scapegoat that’ll shut the three Universal Civilizations up!
Nas quickly flashed through his mind, and suddenly, it stopped at one na.
This person did not lack motive, had more than enough ability to do it, and was very suspicious...
I choose you, Manison!
...
In just a few days, the dynasty’s announcent swept over all Star Fields like a storm, causing sensations in countless areas.
So thick and overconfident local terrorist organizations claid to be responsible for it. Then, in less than a day, the dynasty’s fleet arrived at their bases right away and wiped them all out, not leaving a single survivor!
Everyone could feel that, this ti, the Crimson Dynasty was really furious!
Many organizations slled that a storm was about to co...
The Beyond Grade A Association held an ergency eting to discuss how to deal with this matter too.
In the large round table conference room on Planet Finn, the remote projections of many Beyond Grade As gathered and discussed intensely.
“How could this happen? It’s so sudden!”
“It’s only been a few days since we last saw Gaud, and now he’s... sigh!”
“It has to be soone in the association who did this. Who did it? Step forward!”
They were infuriated.
Although Gaud was a direct mber of an advanced civilization, what happened to him impacted the others too. They glanced at Gaud’s empty seat from ti to ti, feeling sympathetic.
The eting was as noisy as a wet market. This ti, Sun Hunter opened his mouth. His thunderous voice covered everyone else’s voices.
The others looked over and saw that he was staring at Manison with a suspicious expression.
“chanic Emperor, tell us the truth, did you do it?”
“Nonsense! Have you people been brainwashed by Black Star? I’m the president. Why would I possibly take the lead to violate the rules?” Manison’s face twitched. He was frustrated.
However, the others still stared at Manison and did not trust him.
Han Xiao had never stopped damaging his reputation. He had planted the seed of doubt in everyone’s heart long ago.
Seeing this, veins popped up on Manison’s forehead. He was extrely irritated.
No matter how much he explained himself, he would not be able to clear the suspicion. The Beyond Grade As would still suspect him... and Black Star was the one who caused all of this!
Manison glared at Han Xiao and almost wanted to fight him right here in front of everyone till he could vent all his anger out.
This ti, Clotti slowly stood up and said with a freezing tone and expressionless face, “No matter who here caused Gaud to go missing, we will drag you out and make you understand the consequences of challenging the dynasty!”
As he was speaking, he glanced at Manison faintly.
The three Universal Civilizations’ direct mbers usually did not speak, but now, they all made serious statents, expressing that they would catch the culprit no matter what. Many glanced at the chanic Emperor from ti to ti.
Manison’s expression beca worse and worse.
However, Sorokin was looking at Manison more and more gently.
If not because this was not the right ti, Sorokin would have given Manison a thumbs up and praised him.
At this ti, Han Xiao, who had not said much, cleared his throat, attracting everyone’s attention.
“Gaud joined the association before this happened. He’s also one of our mbers and is protected by the association. Now that he’s missing, this isn’t just an act of provoking the dynasty but also the association’s authority. It’s our duty to find the culprit. This is the purpose of the association!
“Therefore, I propose that the association shall announce to the public that we’ll be investigating this case thoroughly. All Beyond Grade As will be searching for leads together and releasing a kill order across the universe!”
After he said that, whether sincere or fake, everyone expressed their approval and agreent.
“The vice president is right. The association must not be excluded!”
“Who dares target our mber? Do they think we’re all decorations?”
Han Xiao’s proposal matched how the majority of people felt. So were worried that if they did not make a stand, the dynasty would take revenge like the Tragedy of the Pinnacles and threaten their lives.
Since Han Xiao had proposed to provide assistance, it would more or less direct the dynasty’s hatred sowhere else so that they would not be the target for the dynasty to vent its anger.
Furthermore, protecting its mbers was one of the association’s duties. Most people were glad to see the association make a move. This ant that they would receive the sa treatnt in the future.
The atmosphere in the room suddenly beca united.
Clotti glanced at Han Xiao. His expression beca slightly less cold as he nodded at Han Xiao and sat back down.
He had intended to acquire the association’s help. After all, this many Beyond Grade As was an extrely powerful force. Gaining their help would largely increase the chances of finding the culprit.
Black Star was the dynasty’s ally, and he had given them a lot of face by making the decision on the spot to provide assistance. Seeing this, Clotti agreed more with the dynasty’s strategy.
Letting Black Star control the association was definitely a good thing for the dynasty.
Looking at everyone’s reaction, Han Xiao maintained a serious expression on the surface while secretly heaving a sigh of relief in his mind.
This was the effect he wanted to achieve—having all the organizations suspect each other while not knowing that the true culprit was right under their noses...
He had completely muddied the waters.
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