Chapter 611: The Battle
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
After dozens of layers of buffs were cast on As, her fury was finally dampened. She snorted and deactivated her Esper ability.
Heber did not mind it; it was not the first ti he had confronted As. He turned and nodded at Zoel.
“So, I shall leave. I look forward to the result of your consideration.” Zoel got the gesture, gave his contact details to As, smiled, and was about to turn around and walk out of the room.
Looking at the envoy’s retreating back, Han Xiao was suddenly hesitant. Should I plant a mark on Zoel? It seems quite rewarding.
He did not forget that this was a private eting before the party officially started. When the party started the next day, only then would Heber introduce Zoel to all the guests. That would be the ti that things started to escalate.
The Crimson Empire would not snatch the territory themselves because once they did, the Federation of Light would act, and the conflict would grow into a much bigger issue. Since this was not yet the stage to have such a large-scale conflict, the Crimson Empire was trying to bond with the Shattered Star Ring’s organizations, drawing more chess pieces to their side of the universe chessboard.
Throwing an Observer’s Mark would allow him to see what the Crimson Empire was doing backstage and how many organizations joined the Crimson Empire. This was very precious intelligence.
However, although Observer’s Mark left close to zero trails and even As could not notice it, there were two more Beyond Grade As present, so there was a chance that he might get noticed. Plus, the Crimson Empire’s people might have special techniques to prevent things like that.
Hmm, I’ll give it a try. Even if I get noticed, it’s not too serious a problem. He wants us to be on his side, and we’re not enemies.
A tiny tint of gray light flashed through his eyes, and an Observer’s Mark was planted on Zoel.
As and Heber did not notice at all.
Neither did Zoel. He left the room, and the gate covered his figure.
This ti, Han Xiao suddenly realized that soone was looking at him. He turned around and saw that Austin was staring right at him.
He noticed? Han Xiao’s heart skipped a beat.
Everyone’s abilities were different. As and Heber could not notice, but Austin was a Mage, so he was sensitive to all kinds of energy. Despite the ripples of Void Energy being miniscule, they did not escape his senses.
However, Austin did not say anything. He just gave Han Xiao a friendly smile and looked elsewhere.
Han Xiao did not get what he ant. Anyway, not being exposed was a good thing.
“If there’s nothing else, I’m leaving.” As was annoyed by the sight of Heber and did not want to stay there.
“Wait.” This ti, Heber spoke.
“What else?” As frowned.
“I heard you’ve been expanding your forces recently. We can work together,” Heber slowly said.
“Work together?” As gave a faint smile. “Do you think we have a very good relationship?”
“I can forget about that nonsense when you fought your way onto Planet Heber,” Heber said.
“Then keep rembering.” As could not be bothered to argue. She stood up from the throne, turned away, and left.
Han Xiao took along Hila and Aurora and followed her out of the room.
Austin laughed loudly. “Hahaha, Heber, she just dislikes you more and more.”
“Doesn’t matter.” Heber was not bothered.
“I thought you were going to make the marriage proposal again.”
“Forget it, she probably won’t agree this ti too.” Heber shook his head.
“Seriously, you both have very tough personalities. If you want to get her, you have to tone it down,” Austin said jokingly. His personality was very casual, and he had a good relationship with both of them. He knew the history of Heber chasing As.
“I won’t change for any woman.” Heber waved his hands.
He was not too determined about As. In the entire Shattered Star Ring, Heber thought only As who was Beyond Grade A like him could match him, only she was strong enough to be his partner. It had no elent of love or emotion.
If he could get As, his organization would have two Beyond Grade As, which would be a trendous increase.
Heber disdained deception and did not bother wasting ti; he had always been straight forward and did not avoid speaking of his real goal of chasing As.
Austin still rembered back then when Heber first proposed to As and how furious As had been. He wanted to laugh every ti he thought of it.
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When Han Xiao and the others reached the gate of the palace, Carroll just happened to be on the way in, and they t.
“You people again.”
Carroll did not have any intention of taunting this ti and did not glue his eyes to As, unlike last ti. His expression was calm as if Han Xiao and the others were just passersby.
As glanced at him. Although she was unhappy, she could not do anything in Tyrant’s territory, so she ignored Carroll.
Just as they were about to pass each other by, Han Xiao suddenly pressed onto Carroll’s shoulder and grabbed him tightly like an iron claw.
Puzzled, Carroll turned around and asked, “What are you doing?”
“I rember that you said before I’m just your replacent?” Han Xiao squinted. “Since you call yourself my senior, give so guidance then.”
Carroll’s expression changed. He had thought that the previous taunting incident was over, but Han Xiao’s sudden action after a few days was unexpected to him.
As stopped, also surprised.
“What do you an? Do you want to fight here? This is Planet Heber!” Carroll said in a slightly threatening manner.
“Don’t worry, I just want to spar with you. I want to see how strong the traitor is.” Han Xiao chuckled. “The Tyrant’s subordinate wouldn’t not dare accept a challenge, right?”
“I got it. This is As’ orders, isn’t it?” Carroll felt that he had guessed correctly. It had to be because As was unhappy about the outco of what had happened earlier, so she had ordered Black Star to challenge him. If it was just a spar between officers, Heber would not say anything.
Hehe, is she this confident in this new officer of hers?
Carroll’s face turned cold and said, “Okay, I accept your challenge. Hope you don’t lose too fast.”
Bloodshed Land was his stage; he could use countless machines. Even if Black Star’s na had been loud recently, he did not step back.
Carroll had heard about As’ new officer. He also wanted to gauge Han Xiao’s full strength. He wanted to see what kind of person As had found to replace him.
Furthermore, his position was sensitive. He now represented the Tyrant. Since As had ordered Black Star to challenge him, he could not back down. Even though Heber could protect him, considering the Tyrant’s personality, things would not go well for him if he was afraid of the challenge.
Bloodshed Land despised cowards the most. Soone that was not a battle maniac had no chance of obtaining a high position under the Tyrant.
Han Xiao curled his lips and suddenly said, “We’re both chanics, just sparring isn’t fun. How about a bet?”
“On what?”
“Let’s bet... five sets of machinery blueprints, what do you say? The loser has to give whatever blueprint the winner requests.” Han Xiao smiled wickedly.
Betting blueprints... Carroll frowned heavily. Blueprints were the lifeline of a chanic, so chanics betting blueprints on was not uncommon.
“Okay.” Carroll nodded.
Han Xiao’s eyes sparkled.
There were many factors that had made him suddenly challenge Carroll.
As could not battle, but he could. Being high profile to a certain extent and showcasing his abilities was beneficial to increasing his position in this circle. Plus, it could help As relieve so anger.
If the Tyrant interfered in a spar between officers, it would be utterly embarrassing.
Secondly, he had been peeking on Carroll for the past few days and roughly knew his strength. Knowing the enemy guaranteed him an edge in the battle. Furthermore, he had noticed that Carroll had a few rather good machines, so he had proposed a bet to win so machinery blueprints.
He would never fight a battle without benefits.
The third and the most important reason was that a new faction mission had appeared on his interface.
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[As’ Fury]
Mission Introduction: The traitor’s provocation and the Tyrant’s disrespect have made As enraged. As a mber of Floating Dragon, you know what you need to do.
Mission Requirents: Defeat Carroll publicly.
Reward: 15,000,000 Experience. 2500 Floating Dragon Faction Favorability, 30 As Favorability, 2 Heber Favorability, 15 Renown.
Failure Punishnt: -20 As Favorability, -5 Heber Favorability.
Remarks: Different mission results will result in different effects.
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