Super Mechanic: God of Superpowers!

Chapter 155 Silvia

The next morning, Ye Xiu politely declined King Beki's invitation again and decided to leave the capital.

He contacted a nearby partner's ship in the wilderness, picked up Caroline, Jason Wood, and his brother, and the group set off back to the Vayth Hub.

Lin Ge obtained Ye Xiu's contact information and left with his men, completely satisfied.

Now, the alien mercenary group has become quite well-known in the Vais Nexus and is finally enjoying the same treatment that the Sky Ring Alliance had given them when they first arrived at the Vais Nexus a year ago.

This means there's no need to queue, and many services can be enjoyed with priority.

Walking down the street, many mercenaries and passersby cast friendly glances and nodded in greeting.

Upon returning to his post, Ye Xiu quickly arranged accommodations for Jason Wood.

……

A light gold, fan-shaped spaceport floats in synchronous orbit around the Godora colony.

The building, which combines technology and magic, is surrounded by a hazy magical aura, and various interstellar ships shuttle orderly between the berths.

Department store tycoon Terrell was already waiting there; this businessman from the Jarvan Galaxy was quite wealthy.

The company's Interstellar Trade Group has maintained a long-term cooperative relationship with the Longtan Logistics Department.

As an old acquaintance who had carried out many material escort missions, Ye Xiu was no stranger to this partner.

When everyone arrived at the loading and unloading area, a loud laugh rang out first.

"Longtan's alien planet, we meet again!"

The Godora merchant, dressed in interstellar business attire, opened his arms and gave Ye Xiu a firm hug.

"The supplies prepared for Longtan have all been packaged. Do we need to check the packing list?"

He gestured for everyone to look at the metal matrix made of alloy cargo boxes next to them.

"Jenny insists on following the proper procedures." Ye Xiu handed the electronic manifest to his deputy and activated the cargo scanning program at the same time.

"It's just a routine matter."

"I understand, their professional attitude is admirable."

Turrell smiled and rubbed his hand, which was adorned with a data ring.

As a daily quest that rewards 150 points of favorability with the Dragon Tank faction, the material escort itself is not complicated.

Thanks to the trust built up through long-term cooperation, Ye Xiu was often able to procure special supplies through Terrell's VIP channels.

However, necessary caution is maintained when it comes to official business in Longtan.

In intergalactic trade systems, logistics has always been a core challenge.

Apart from a few advanced civilizations that have mastered long-distance transmission technology, most interstellar freight relies on specialized express fleets or interstellar convoys traveling along the same route.

Especially in the Broken Ring region, active space raiders forced caravans to hire armed escorts.

This bears a striking resemblance to the镖局 (armed escort agency) system of ancient Earth.

Meanwhile, Hela and Aurora, though apprenticed under Ames, were not bound by their identities and had already returned to the alien mercenary group to assist Ye Xiu.

After confirming the supplies list, Hela handed the data panel to Ye Xiu, who glanced at the holographic projection and nodded, saying, "The quantities match. Prepare to depart."

"The transport ship is docked at Starport 5468," Turrell instructed his attendant.

"Dike, take your men and move the supply crates into the cargo hold. We'll then travel with the aliens to Longtan for the handover."

This ordinary-looking manager from the Terrell Group, named Decker, was unremarkable in appearance. Upon hearing this, he immediately directed the workers to begin moving the items.

As everyone ascended the spaceship's gangway, Turrell called out from his berth, "Remember to give my regards to Jenny."

Ye Xiu raised his hand to signal before stepping into the cabin. He arranged for Caroline to lead her clones to guard the cargo hold, while he led the rest of the crew to the passenger cabin area.

As the ship shook, the engine roared to life.

Inside the chartered small passenger spaceship, besides the crew and mercenaries, there were also more than ten technical workers led by Deck.

Ye Xiu noticed a strange girl in the group—she was tilting her head and looking him over.

"You're the legendary alien?"

In the cabin lounge area, a girl with short, dark brown hair suddenly spoke.

She looked to be about fifteen or sixteen years old, only reaching Ye Xiu's chest in height. Wrapped in her work clothes, her bright eyes and high nose bridge gave her a vibrant face.

"This girl is the daughter of an old friend of mine," Deck explained, slightly embarrassed. "Her family has gone through some changes, and she's temporarily working with me in the transport business. I hope she won't cause any trouble."

After receiving Ye Xiu's approval, the girl proactively extended her hand: "Call me Sylvia. Uncle Deck always tells you those thrilling stories—but..."

She suddenly narrowed her eyes. "I heard mercenaries will do anything for money? Aren't you ashamed to spend credits earned with your conscience?"

"What does this little girl know?" Ye Xiu rubbed his temples, both amused and exasperated.

He was somewhat surprised to see that the girl in front of him was Sylvia.

I never expected that he and the other person would have such a connection.

The sound coming from the cargo hold broke the delicate atmosphere at just the right moment. He turned and walked towards the cockpit, leaving behind a silvery laugh that echoed in the cabin.

Before Ye Xiu could speak, his eyebrows twitched slightly, and Dai Ke hurriedly grabbed Sylvia's sleeve, scolded her in a low voice, and then turned to Ye Xiu, bowing repeatedly: "This child is reckless, please forgive him."

"It's alright, young people always have some backbone." Ye Xiu waved his hand dismissively, his words like a gentle breeze brushing across a mountain, but his gaze turned to the girl with a hint of interest:

"Knowing we are thugs, they still dared to curse us to our faces. That kind of courage is rare."

"I'm not a child anymore!" Sylvia puffed out her cheeks and straightened her back defiantly.

"Cough does indeed have considerable potential, but it still needs time to be refined." Jason Wood chuckled ambiguously as his gaze shifted.

Suddenly noticing Ye Xiu's silent gaze, he quickly composed himself, lowered his eyes, and adopted the posture of an old monk in deep meditation.

As the jump anchor was activated, everyone inside the cabin was freed from their restraints. Sylvia immediately transformed into a fluttering butterfly, moving freely through the metal corridors.

Sometimes she would gently stroke the bulkhead to feel the engine vibrations, and sometimes she would press her face against the viewing window, letting out soft breaths at the fleeting light outside.

"This is the child's first interstellar journey," Deck said helplessly, rubbing his hands together. "I'm sorry you had to see this."

"As long as it doesn't interfere with important matters." Ye Xiu stared at the girl's leaping figure, his eyes flickering slightly.

[Iron Rose] Sylvia is destined to be a figure who stirs up the stars.

This mechanical female knight not only boasts an outstanding record, but also consistently tops the popularity charts on player forums.

The still somewhat immature girl gradually overlapped with the dashing figure in her memory: her waist-length hair flew in the particle storm, her streamlined mechanical armor outlined her slender figure, and her scarlet cloak drew a fiery trail in the asteroid belt.

When it comes to the ironclad rule of a virtual character's popularity, the number of fan works is the most direct measure.

Sylvia's works have dominated online forums for a long time. Her charm comes not only from her stunning beauty—after all, the vast galaxy is never short of beauties—but also from her intricate background and epic revenge story.

Ye Xiu lightly tapped the metal tabletop with his fingertips, retrieving key information from the river of memory: the girl's father was brutally murdered by a mercenary group, thus embarking on a bloody journey.

She traveled among various factions to study the mysteries of mechanics, eventually transforming into a Starship Ranger to exact revenge.

During the 3.0 version "Red Tide" era, as the Red Empire restarted its expedition, the major mercenary groups of the Shattered Star Ring followed the Bright Silver Arm model and created the unprecedented "Star Ring Covenant".

This war behemoth, constructed from tens of thousands of starships, was at odds with the already legendary Sylvia.

Players have been deeply involved in key battles of the mercenary alliance, and in the public's perception, Sylvia has always been active as the leader of the opposing faction.

Many adventurers accepted the bounty on her head, but all of them returned empty-handed, leaving an impressive impression of her formidable strength.

This pirate leader has been locked in a long-standing battle with the mercenary faction, frequently appearing on the front lines of various conflicts.

Until an unexpected incident, she realized the truth about her father's crimes before his death—the specific details were blurred, but she ultimately confirmed that her father's fate was indeed his own fault.

After this incident, Sylvia briefly faded from public view, and when she returned, she had undergone an amazing transformation.

She abandoned her identity as a space pirate and transformed into an independent revolutionary army of the Shattered Star Ring, taking it upon herself to provide free aid to the suffering people, actively eliminating all kinds of evil forces, and gradually shaping a superhero-like image.

This fundamental shift in stance is jokingly referred to as a classic case of "role reshaping".

Although not a central character in the main storyline, Sylvia frequently intervenes in interstellar affairs, much like the legendary Hela.

Adventurers have a chance to witness her fighting against hostile forces while exploring interstellar space, and may even participate in cooperative combat.

As version 3.0 progressed, this Ranger's reputation in the Shattered Ring grew daily.

Ye Xiu suddenly stopped thinking. Sylvia's transformation from an extreme avenger to a knight of light should have been excellent material for artistic creation, for example. He shook his head sharply to dispel the inappropriate association.

"I unexpectedly encountered a future legend."

Ye Xiu rubbed his chin, a sense of unease lingering in his mind, as if he had missed a crucial clue.

The floating island of Longtan is currently anchored in the Ryan system of the Colton Cluster. It is expected to arrive in ten days via a small stargate jump.

The latest novel is first published here!

Ye Xiu thought for a moment, then opened the player forum and started following the league's championship progress.

At this point, the top four teams were determined. Changkong Team was eliminated in the quarterfinals after encountering the top-ranked Demon Realm, while Huangchao narrowly defeated Rose Knight to advance.

After a fierce battle with a strong Australian team, Orochi from Japan broke through to the final four, which consisted of Tulip, Demon Realm, Dynasty, and Orochi.

The group stage draw sparked heated discussions, with Chinese players particularly excited – the Dynasty team will face the relatively weaker Orochi team in the semifinals, and the community forums are filled with an optimistic atmosphere.

Ten days later, the spacecraft exited the jump state and was only half a day's journey away from its destination.

It was lunchtime, and Ye Xiu arrived at the dining area, where everyone was eating standard space fast food meals.

Caroline waved from the bar, her cheeks flushed with a tipsy blush.

"Want a special cocktail?" She shook the nearly empty bottle. "I almost forgot about your drinking habit."

Ye Xiu sat down and took the wine glass. Just as he was about to raise the glass, he suddenly stopped, a sense of impending danger flashing through his nerve endings.

He frowned and brought up the item panel, his gaze lingering on a certain data field.

Clang!

The sudden loud noise startled everyone, causing their forks to fall to the ground.

Ye Xiu grabbed the bartender by the front of his uniform, pinning the panicked waiter to the bar counter, and coldly demanded, "Did you tamper with the drink?"

"Are you crazy?!" The subdued bartender struggled in vain, cold sweat beading on his forehead.

The napkin in Caroline's hand fluttered to the ground. "Captain, what's going on?"

Ye Xiu used the tip of his dagger to pick up the amber liquid in his glass. "There's fluorescent blue powder on the rim, at least a level three neurotoxin."

"This is impossible!" The female adjutant grabbed the bottle and examined it repeatedly. "I opened the whole bottle myself."

She suddenly froze, her hand trembling as she reached for her throat.

"The wine is fine." Ye Xiu swirled the glass, the cold light reflecting off the glass to create eerie patterns. "The poison was applied to the rim of the glass beforehand."

The system description of the wine bottle was normal, but the carved crystal glass had a dark red warning glow.

The originally ordinary task of escorting supplies was suddenly overshadowed, and Ye Xiu tapped his knuckles on the table.

"interesting!"

The sound of hurried footsteps grew louder as mercenaries and caravan laborers formed a semi-circle. Deckard, who had rushed over upon hearing the commotion, squeezed through the crowd: "What happened?"

After hearing the brief explanation, the transportation manager's thick beard trembled slightly: "Could it be a false alarm from the detector?"

But then, one of the clones picked up the wine on the table and drank it all in one gulp.

The next second, he suddenly clutched his neck, dark veins spreading across his face like a spider web, and bluish-black blood foam seeping from between his fingers.

The crowd dispersed like a tide, leaving only a convulsing human figure on the floor.

After three seconds of silence, the body, bleeding from all seven orifices, collapsed to the ground with a thud.

"From grabbing the trophy to dying, it only took 2.3 seconds." Jason Wood stared at the timer and clicked his tongue. "This guy turned suicide into a speedrun."

"Someone's dead!" The caravan cook collapsed to the ground.

What horrified her even more was that the mercenaries were pointing and gesturing around the corpse as if they were watching a holographic projection.

The mechanic in the front row suddenly screamed—a stream of pure white data rose from the corpse, and a familiar humming came from the corridor outside the door.

The clone from before hummed an off-key tune as it pushed open the door, its combat suit still smelling of disinfectant from the resurrection pod.

Deckard stumbled back two steps, knocking over the food cart: "You..."

Ye Xiu flicked the bloodstains off the epaulettes. "We've cooperated seven times and you didn't even notice? The entire Shattered Star Ring knows our mercenary group's nickname."

He lifted his foot and crushed the remaining poison crystals on the ground, the bluish-purple fragments making a soft, mournful sound on the sole of his military boot.

"I see. I'm not very well-informed about the mercenary world." Deck smirked.

No wonder these mercenaries were so calm; they were all special beings with immortal bodies.

Although the title "Alien" is widely known in interstellar space, information about its specific capabilities is mostly circulated within the industry, and the outside world knows very little about it.

Ye Xiu didn't waste any words, his gaze sweeping over the cramped cabin, the metal walls gleaming coldly under the overhead lights:

"Since even the infamous reputation of the 'Undying Mercenary Group' couldn't deter the killer, there are only two possibilities: either the other party possesses the secret that I am not truly immortal, or..." He paused, his pupils slightly contracting, "...it's a personal grudge?"

When Ye Xiu's deduction was confirmed, more than a dozen gazes filled with murderous intent instantly fixed on the bartender in the corner.

As the rim of the cup gradually turned black, the NPC trembled like a leaf: "It really wasn't me! I just grabbed an empty cup from the cupboard."

Ye Xiu pulled open the hidden compartment of the bar, revealing a row of glassware that shone brightly under the light.

He filled all the containers with water, but his own cup alone produced strange bubbles.

"The whole cabinet of wine glasses is fine, but this one you handed me just happens to be poisoned?"

"I swear! The outermost glasses were placed randomly." The bartender's back was pressed against the cabin wall, cold sweat staining his uniform with dark marks.

Caroline suddenly shivered: "What if he mistakenly took my cup?"

"Given your constitution, you'll have diarrhea for at most three days," Ye Xiu replied casually, his gaze fixed on the pale-faced NPC. "Since it wasn't you, then someone must have tampered with a specific piece of equipment beforehand. Captain! Seal off the entire ship immediately!"

The captain, dressed in a dark blue uniform, pushed through the crowd, the star trail pattern on his badge rising and falling with his breath: "I am the person in charge of the Rainbow Conch, and I deeply apologize for this incident. The ship will fully cooperate with the investigation."

"Retrieve surveillance footage from the past three days and focus on investigating suspects who have been in contact with the bar area."

"clear."

As the command was issued, a glaring red warning light appeared on the holographic projection in the control room.

The area that should have been storing monitoring data was now empty, and the most recent valid records were less than 24 hours old.

Cold sweat beaded on the captain's forehead as his fingers flew across the control panel: "The system indicates it's a delete command executed with highest privileges, but no one except those at headquarters can do that."

He suddenly froze. In the encrypted log, there was a shocking operation record—the deletion command was completed through his biometric authentication!

However, the self-test showed that the spacecraft's firewall showed no signs of intrusion.

This bizarre situation was as if someone had copied his iris and fingerprints out of thin air, even perfectly bypassing the quantum key's protection.

(End of this chapter)