Super Mechanic: God of Superpowers!

Chapter 185 The Strongest Superpowered Organization on Aquamarine Star—The Sprout

The tingling, numb, and swollen sensation spread throughout the body like vines, climbing along the blood vessels and meridians to the torso and limbs.

It felt as if millions of ants were gnawing at the bones and muscles.

With the roar of crashing waves echoing in his ears, Ye Xiu could clearly feel that every cell was undergoing some kind of strange transformation.

The scenery in my field of vision was distorted into flowing spots of light.

Every time he awakens a high-level talent, it is accompanied by the excruciating pain of gene reconstruction. His expression changed drastically, and he slipped into the Black Light Lurker, avoiding everyone's sight and entering the closed training room.

A new wave of excruciating pain felt like being run over by a hydraulic press, as if a soaked towel was being wrung out with tremendous force.

He was all too familiar with this excruciating pain; only the transformation he underwent when he awakened the Void Gene last time could rival it.

The stronger the pain, the more intense the evolution. At this moment, he is experiencing a life leap brought about by the dual alienation of the Primarch.

Veins bulged on Ye Xiu's forehead as he gradually gained a sense of control amidst the burning sensation brought on by cell reorganization, until the pain dissipated like the receding tide.

The newborn body has a strange texture; the skin appears tough but has a sponge-like elasticity, and new functions have emerged at the microscopic level.

He tentatively pounded his thigh, but the external impact was neutralized layer by layer when it reached his body.

The skin absorbs 30% of the force, the body tissues share 40%, and even the bones are converting energy into power during the vibration.

This mechanism of converting external forces into its own energy is nothing short of miraculous.

The instant the dagger sliced ​​blood from his arm, Ye Xiu activated his newly awakened control.

The wound cells proliferated and healed at a speed visible to the naked eye, leaving only a faint red mark in an instant.

"This evolution is pretty ruthless." He wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and grinned as he looked at the lean and muscular physique in the training mirror.

"Now that he's in this shape, he could probably withstand a particle cannon."

Including the two newly awakened talents, I have now collected four core templates.

It was only when taking stock of my abilities that I suddenly discovered something subtle.

His defensive attributes are now even more exaggerated than those of a Star Fortress, making him a veritable humanoid Titan.

"They say superhumans are fragile and vulnerable to close combat." Ye Xiu rubbed his arm armor, which gleamed with a metallic sheen, and tapped his knuckles together, making a crisp clanging sound.

"Now, whoever dares to stab you in the face will be crying for their parents."

However, what excited him even more than the armor was the qualitative change brought about by the [Medium Energy Absorption] skill.

The clone army's mana-draining skills used to consume mana like water, but now they can continuously regenerate mana simply by taking damage.

The most amazing thing is that this talent can grow with level. In the later stages, it's likely that you can stand still and let the enemy deal damage while you get more and more energetic.

This isn't getting beaten up, it's clearly a self-service charging session!

Thinking of this, he suddenly shuddered and quickly slapped his cheeks to clear his head.

That surging, orgasmic feeling in my head just now was too dangerous; indeed, a sudden surge of power can make one feel invincible.

"Although this talent template is ridiculously strong, energy reserves are ultimately limited and cannot be compared to health bars."

Even with a five-fold conversion rate, using it all to recover health would only result in a third more health than being at full health, and the recovery speed would still be restricted by the system.

Furthermore, it can only convert 60% of the damage that is negated by defensive attributes.

If I encounter an enemy of the same or even stronger level, and their damage output is explosive, the speed at which my health and mana bars will both run out will be absolutely astonishing.

After all, I don't have a built-in 75% damage reduction like the Mutant Prototype.

After calculating on the tactics board for a long time, Ye Xiu came to the following conclusion:

Excluding those high-level superhumans who also possess the BOSS template, even though he still holds the A-level label, ordinary natural disaster-level beings are no longer enough to contend with.

If he were to use his clones in conjunction with him, he would be confident that he could defeat a standard-equipped Cataclysmic-level enemy within a hundred rounds!

"This is incredible! Am I really a psychic?" The young man couldn't help but rub his muscular biceps.

Ye Xiu closed the calculation interface and brought up the task panel.

Unlike regular players, his "Alienation Disaster" main storyline is still showing as ongoing.

While others' mission was simply to protect Aquamarine, his task was to look after all the planets in crisis.

Although the minimum requirements have been met, the mess on other planets has not yet been cleaned up, so it is impossible to claim the reward immediately.

"According to the original storyline, a related instance will be generated after the Godora civilization. Once the quest is completely completed, we should be able to obtain the instance generation permissions."

Leaning back in the captain's chair, the young man rubbed his chin.

Although the main battlefield is on Aquamarine, a sample sharing mechanism is used.

He's also dabbled in the progress bars of other planets, accumulating a massive amount of contribution points that are probably astronomical. Even he himself can't calculate how many good things he can exchange for them.

After taking stock of his spoils, Ye Xiu strolled over to the observation deck on the bridge.

The surface battlefield has been cleared, and Caroline is directing the logistics team to load the alien beast corpses into the transport ship. Hundreds of players are also boarding the ship one after another.

Previously, in order to hunt down Primarchs, many players were airdropped to various parts of the world, but picking them up was not a task he needed to worry about.

As the fleet set sail, the Blacklight Lurkers led the way, as usual.

After disengaging from combat, all spaceships switched to sightseeing mode.

Although the cadre group led by Caroline usually just lies around doing nothing.

Leaning back in the suspended seat, Ye Xiu quickly switched his thoughts to the next phase of the plan.

After filming wrapped on the Aquamarine Star script, according to the pre-written plan, the main event was about to begin:

Officially leading players out of the planet and onto the cosmic stage as members of an interstellar civilization!

These fourth calamities are the perpetual motion machine of power expansion!

Having started planning six months ago, and through continuous operation, we have established the persona of "Star Navigator" among the player community. Now everything is ready except for the final push.

As for the agreement with the six nations of Aquamarine, since it's their "home planet," they should at least do a good job of wrapping things up.

"The only variable now." The young man's pupils contracted slightly.

They themselves have completely distorted the original storyline, and Dark Star's core plan has long since failed.

Will the opponent back down and retreat, or will they try a different approach and come back stronger?

If it's the latter, then we need to be prepared to deal with whatever comes our way. The butterfly effect is the price of rewriting the script.

"I wonder how those lunatics will change their chain of actions next."

Ye Xiu subconsciously rubbed his chest muscles, a habitual action he took when deep in thought.

……

In the emergency meeting room of the Dark Star mothership, all the senior members were present.

On the transparent screen gleaming with a ghostly blue light, the footage of the mutated entity being completely destroyed has been played on a loop for the fourth time.

The air seemed to have been sucked out, and even breathing sounded harsh.

The worst-case scenario has arrived without warning.

Even though the shock of disbelief still lingered in the eyes of everyone present, their knuckles were white from gripping the armrests of their seats.

But the explosion scenes constantly replaying on the light screen are ruthlessly crushing any remaining hope.

Godora cracked the core secrets of the alien virus in just over a hundred days.

"What should we do next?" A high-ranking official's hoarse voice broke the icy silence.

Dozens of gazes, as if drawn by a magnet, all turned toward Degulish.

The operation's commander-in-chief's throat bobbed a few times, and after a long silence with a grim face, he finally managed to squeeze out a few words through gritted teeth: "We must report to the leader immediately."

The moment the communication beam lit up in the main position, the holographic projection of the Dark Star leader stood with his arms crossed.

The dark gold armor still bore traces of interstellar dust, clearly indicating that it was an emergency channel directly connected from the front lines.

"I'm dealing with the energy hub of the Hydgar system. You'd better have a convincing reason. What's with your expressions?"

Degulish broke out in a cold sweat on the back of his neck, and as he recounted the intelligence point by point, he could even hear the sound of his teeth grinding together.

As the chief architect of the entire project, the sense of defeat at this moment felt like a thorn piercing his heart.

"Indeed, it exceeded expectations." The leader tapped the armrest of the chair in the projection with his fingertips, and the holographic light and shadow rippled with the movement.

"But don't you find it strange? I know best what Godora's research institute is capable of. Their biotechnology doesn't even meet the standards of a Level 3 civilization."

"You mean the one that was stolen back then?" Degulish suddenly looked up.

"The Secret Bead Incident." The leader raised his hand and brought up the star map, and several coordinate nodes lit up one after another.

Whether or not the original sample was actually in the container received by the Holy Stone Civilization has always been a mystery.

According to information from the black market intelligence network, Longtan's transport ships were frequently spotted in the nearby star system during that period.

The ever-silent Crimson Ember suddenly narrowed its pupils and spoke as if struck by lightning:

"The Ashes' investigation report mentioned that a mysterious person impersonating us was tracking down the Whisper Bead, but it turned out that Longtan got his hands on it first and handed it over to the Holy Stone."

Looking back now, it's highly likely that the other party had already taken the core samples.

A series of gasps suddenly filled the conference room.

What was once considered an accidental unsolved case is now being pieced together to reveal a chilling truth through the leader's deductions.

Even Red Ember subconsciously straightened his back, and Ash's old report was flipped through in front of everyone.

"Let's look at the current situation." The leader suddenly chuckled, his fingertip pointing at the destruction scene that was playing.

"Godora's first cleared infected area was Aquamarine, and Longtan's transport ships happened to be conducting so-called 'humanitarian relief' in that star system."

Do we need more evidence?

Degurish's prosthetic metal eye flashed crimson: "Why is Longtan interfering? Is there an Other God behind this?"

"Now is not the time for debriefing," the leader waved his hand to cut off the conversation.

In the tense atmosphere, he suddenly relaxed and leaned back in his chair, saying, "Relax, everyone. Things aren't hopeless yet."

Faced with the astonished looks of the crowd, he tapped the data panel in front of him with his finger:

"What is our core strategic goal? It is to plunge Godora into a permanent ethnic division."

The blood feud between the pure-bloods and the half-bloods is now etched into their genes. Even if they extinguish the virus, can they extinguish the poisonous fire in people's hearts?

As if an electric current flowed through the conference room, the stunned expressions on the executives' faces gradually relaxed.

Degulish hesitated, then asked, "Should the plan continue?"

"Of course not." The leader's holographic image began to flicker.

"Immediately terminate all deployment missions and put all lurkers into a state of silence."

Remember. When the disaster is history, those who survive will only remember where the pain came from.

The Dark Star leader waved his hand. "What's the benefit of stopping now?"

Since we've already come this far, why not go with the flow and give the Godora people one last hurrah before we call it quits?

Since the mutated virus's delaying tactics have failed, let the infiltrator group directly feed the mother organism, allowing it to enter its complete form ahead of schedule.

Let's coax this monster into making the disaster-stricken planet even worse.

Those subordinate factions will be severely damaged, enough to give the Godora Rescue Team a run for its money.

He tapped the tactics panel and continued, "Once they've dealt with the virus disaster, can the garrison fleet stay forever?"

As soon as they withdraw their troops, we'll go and wipe out those unprotected, dilapidated planets, and slaughter those third-rate civilizations.

We'll see if Godora helps them then. If she doesn't, their previous disaster relief efforts will become a joke.

If we manage them, even without the virus causing trouble, we'll still be tied down by these burdens.

What's the difference between now and now? They're still in a difficult position!

"Let's start with Aquamarine! Weren't they the first to get rid of the virus?"

"That great god Longtan isn't there. We'll send that alien brat on his way as soon as the garrison fleet leaves."

A cold glint flashed in the leader's eyes. "I told you I would make him pay the price. This time, there can't be any more mishaps."

Hongjin slammed his hand on the table and stood up, a cold laugh escaping his lips: "Just what I wanted!"

Degulish stroked his chin and said menacingly, "That guy should have been dealt with a long time ago. Count me in, let's teach those guys from Longtan a lesson in our power."

A thin tactical strategist in the corner, arms crossed, interjected:

"Although that kid has some skills, the three of us are going to gang up on him, so just to be on the safe side, I'll join in too."

He held up three fingers and waved them, which immediately drew a few snickers from the conference room.

That's right. The organization has lost a lot of manpower over the years, and now it only has five Calamity-level combatants left.

This time, they've deployed three top generals, clearly indicating they're going to kill.

The crowd was appeased by the leader's plan, and upon careful consideration, they realized that the move was indeed brilliant.

Since the long-term plan has fallen through, let's just switch to a blitzkrieg and seize any opportunity to bite them hard.

"That kid's a long shot at trying to arm wrestle with us!" someone muttered.

The leader suddenly raised his hand to silence the discussion, "There's no rush to deal with the aliens. The attack on Red Gate Star will proceed as planned."

Degulish was stunned: "The plan remains unchanged?"

"Of course!" the leader scoffed.

"All the preparations are in place, and we will start on time in two days."

"What business is it of ours if the Godora just cured a primitive planet?"

He traced the coordinates of the Red Gate Star on the star map with his fingertip. "They're using their disaster relief efforts as a fig leaf right now. Wouldn't it be more interesting to blow up the Red Gate Star like fireworks?"

Degulish stared at the star map, a fierce light gradually burning in his single eye.

……

Two days passed in the blink of an eye.

As a frontline colony, Red Gate Star has always been heavily armed, and since the Long Arc event, the entire planet has entered a state of maximum combat readiness.

The garrison fleet patrols the planet 24 hours a day.

According to the defense regulations, the warning network is divided into a four-layer structure.

The outermost layer is an array of energy-sensing buoys, and the next outermost layer consists of patrol ships that cruise in deep space.

These two lines of defense are kept at a considerable distance from the main star, which can buy enough strategic buffer time for the rear.

At this moment, patrol vessel D-3018 is carrying out a routine patrol mission.

The entire gravity radar monitoring team kept a close eye on the operating interface, constantly processing the data streams from the buoy array.

The occasional passing of a regular commuter spacecraft in the monitoring area always puts the staff on the edge of their seats.

This state of heightened paranoia has lasted for a full thirty-seven hours.

Under the monotonous shift system, only the hum of the equipment running could be heard in the control room.

Suddenly, a blinding red light flashed on the screen in front of one of the monitors, and a piercing alarm instantly tore through the silence.

"Warning! High-risk energy fluctuations detected!"

"Buoy Cr-20849 is offline!"

The entire control room erupted in chaos. The pale-faced monitor trembled as he pulled up the last surveillance footage.

Dense clusters of flashes appeared at the edge of the radar, each spot corresponding to a characteristic of a warship's engine.

The surging tide of light was approaching them at an alarming speed.

"It's an enemy attack! Sound the alarm immediately!"

"All ships, make an emergency turn!"

Before the words were finished, a dark purple high-energy particle beam suddenly pierced through the ship's hull.

The directional main gun from the Dark Star flagship pierced through the shield, and the entire patrol ship turned into metal fragments in the bright light.

A massive Dark Star fleet appeared from the void, like a horde of giant sea monsters quietly emerging from the water.

Five motherships, comparable to mobile fortresses, formed the core formation, surrounded by thousands of escort ships, like a swarm of bees guarding the queen bee.

The same surprise attacks were simultaneously unfolding on five strategic fronts.

"The Godora's early warning system is fairly adequate." In the flagship command room, Degulish stared at the defense array on the star map.

"However, this level of resistance is insufficient." He glanced at the troop strength comparison data; the garrison fleet was less than one-fifth the size of the attacking force.

Dozens of layers of golden energy shields have lit up the outer perimeter of Red Gate Star, and the defending fleet has shrunk into a tight defensive formation.

Around them, five Dark Star fleets, like giant metal hands clasped together, firmly grasped the entire planet in their palms.

"Fire!" Degulish waved decisively, skipping even the routine shout.

Tens of thousands of kilometers away, the cosmic battlefield suddenly lit up with countless bright spots.

Particle streams intertwined to form a web of light, missile swarms trailed trails of flames that traced deadly arcs, and high-energy rays silently bloomed in the vacuum.

The entire Godora fleet was engulfed in continuous bursts of explosive light, the energy shield vibrated violently, and ripples spread wildly like the surface of a lake in a downpour.

The Godora warship huddled inside its protective shield, struggling to hold on. Degulish, seeing this, sneered:

"Hope for reinforcements? Don't dream about it."

His intelligence network had already thoroughly investigated Hongmenxing's background.

The number of regular troops stationed there is three times that of the defending troops, and the performance of their warships is not a generational advantage.

More importantly, the fleets in other star sectors remained completely still, and even if the garrison recently tried to rush to the aid via the stargate, they would definitely not be able to catch up with this massacre.

"Maintain fire suppression!" The commander's order echoed through the communication channel.

Dark Star has no intention of launching a landing operation this time; what they want is to wipe this colony off the star map with overwhelming firepower.

At this moment, the surface of Red Gate Star is in chaos, and all spaceports are surrounded by rioters.

Some people threw their immigration documents at riot shields, some held their children and cried out, and some rioters tried to storm the security checkpoint.

"Why can't we leave!"

"Do you want to drag the entire planet down with you?!"

Facing the boisterous crowd, the garrison commander's palms were drenched in cold sweat as he gripped his pistol.

In fact, there are two considerations behind the lockdown order:

The density of firefights in outer space is so high that even military shuttles face a near-certain death rate, let alone civilian spacecraft.

Even more dangerous are spies mixed in with the crowd; a ship that accidentally explodes on the battlefield could cause the defense line to collapse.

When the holographic projection broadcast the real-time situation of the space battle to the ground, the desperate cries suddenly disappeared.

People stared blankly as the shield's energy bar visibly decreased, and several office workers slumped onto their suitcases.

A mother mechanically patted the baby in her arms, and even the interstellar reporter had to interrupt the broadcast several times to calm down.

This scene was transmitted throughout the broken star ring via quantum repeaters.

Less than three months after the Long Arc tragedy, the crimson flag of Dark Star was once again stained with blood.

The top executives of Godora were on tenterhooks. Just two days ago, they had held a press conference to celebrate a breakthrough in the prevention and control of the alien virus, and now their bloody wounds had been torn open in public.

Inside the parliament building, the red lights of emergency communication devices flashed incessantly in every corner.

The battle in outer space is becoming increasingly intense, and the fleet stationed on Red Gate Star has lost nearly two hundred starships.

More than a dozen Vishi magic defense arrays also failed, and the entire defense line was like a bowstring about to break.

Several attacks pierced through the gaps in the protective network, exploding into mushroom-shaped clouds of smoke on the planet's surface, the scorched earth standing out starkly against the crimson sky.

Although the dome shield of the surface city has not yet been breached, everyone knows it's only a matter of time.

The railgun barrels emerged from beneath the metal deck, and the protective covers of the missile launch silos opened one after another.

The entire planet was shrouded in a suffocating atmosphere of tension.

When the Dark Star Fleet tears through the last line of defense, these counterattacks will likely be nothing more than futile struggles against overwhelming power.

"Keep the pressure on! The other side can't hold on much longer!"

Degulish stared at the shrinking enemy formation in the holographic projection, his knuckles tapping the command platform with a crisp sound.

His eyes gleamed with a cold light, as if he could already see the goddess of victory unveiling her face.

Suddenly, a piercing alarm sounded inside the mothership, and the intelligent system screen flashed wildly:

"High-energy reaction cluster detected! Location 347-21! Quantity unknown!"

Before the words were even finished, ripples suddenly appeared in the starry sky in the direction of the Juberly Hub.

Hundreds of jump beams tore through the dark curtain, revealing starships of various shapes, enveloped in a surge of energy.

The ships' hulls were painted with a variety of insignia: the silver rings of the Sky Ring Alliance, the spiral nebula of the Purple Gold Legion, and the crimson blades of the Blade Legion.

The insignia of more than a dozen super-large interstellar mercenary groups gleamed coldly in the light of the gunfire.

"How could these hyenas..." Degulish's sneer froze on his face, and the tactical board slipped from between his fingers.

At this moment, the same scene was reflected in the pupils of countless spectators.

The encirclement and annihilation battle, which was originally a sure thing, was completely disrupted by the sudden onslaught of steel.

Inside the Sky Ring Allied flagship's command center, Gureja shut down the communication interface with the Godora military.

The mercenary leader, his face covered in bristles, gazed out the porthole at the dazzling battlefield fireworks, his rough hands rubbing the edge of his tactical goggles.

"Those alien intelligence brokers weren't exaggerating; this deal is enough to feed us for three years."

……

Aquamarine.

With the alienation disaster officially coming to an end two days ago, people around the world are immersed in the joy of surviving a catastrophe.

This six-month-long catastrophe completely altered the planet's landscape, and the original order was reorganized amidst the turmoil.

Although rebuilding their homes will take time, the displaced people have rekindled their hope for life and have even formed an unprecedented sense of unity in their joint efforts to fight the disaster.

Shelters around the world and in the six countries are recovering from the ruins, with most survivors choosing to remain in the shelters to continue development.

Bennett is leading a think tank in working day and night to develop a transformation plan, aiming to upgrade the shelter into a formal government.

A new order was gradually built by expanding cities and incorporating displaced people.

The Sprout Organization has also returned to the stage of Aquamarine Star, becoming the strongest super-powered organization in the history of Aquamarine Star.

This transformation will profoundly impact the progress of civilization on Aquamarine.

If things had proceeded as they normally would, the arrival of the interstellar era might have been a long time coming, but Ye Xiu's existence clearly disrupted the conventional timeline.

At this critical time of post-disaster reconstruction, Ye Xiu has temporarily turned his attention to the recruitment plan.

With the completion of the 2.0 main storyline, his long-planned interstellar leap forward is about to begin.

The core objective is to lead the player community into the universe.

The decision to end the disaster early was 70% driven by the desire to accelerate the players' interstellar journey, thereby creating greater value for the alien army.

Now that everything is ready, all that's needed is to set a departure date and reinforce players' sense of mission through a sense of ceremony to complete this unprecedented collective leap.

Currently, three to four hundred thousand players have joined the Alien Legion, and Ye Xiu does not plan to expand recruitment without limit in the final stage.

To maintain the quality of the team, he decided to retain the selection mechanism, leaving only a few transport ships and assessment personnel at the home planet base, as well as a few clones.

Players can still join through regular testing.

This continuous recruitment model ensures a constant influx of new talent and makes interstellar travel a common path for both native inhabitants of Aquamarine and new generation players to advance.

The entire plan is like a sowing strategy, aiming not only to reap the current results but also to maintain long-term development.

Although the main quest has come to an end, Ye Xiu deliberately left a buffer period for players to adjust their state, and he also prepared to take a short rest.

However, the news of Dark Star's surprise attack on Red Gate Star completely disrupted the original plan.

At this moment, in the training room of Alien Base No. 1, Ye Xiu stared at the real-time battle situation with a furrowed brow.

The scene shows more than a dozen super-large mercenary groups suddenly rushing to the rescue, turning the already critical battle into a stalemate.

"It really came after all." He breathed a sigh of relief.

Although the crisis on the home planet was resolved ahead of schedule, Dark Star's plans at the interstellar level are still proceeding according to the established trajectory.

This well-predicted surprise attack validated his judgment.

The Red Gate Star incident, as a key juncture, has always been an unshakeable move in the opponent's strategic landscape.

About a month ago, when submitting the mutated source sample, Ye Xiu proactively revealed Dark Star's strategic layout to the senior military officials of Godora.

Based on his analysis of Dark Star's past behavior patterns, coupled with some corroborating information from premonitions, he persuaded the higher-ups under the guise of "possibility deduction".

Based on in-depth collaboration in sample research, the military ultimately decided to adopt this intelligence.

They need a brilliant ambush to turn the tide.

Since the outbreak of the alienation disaster, Dark Star's repeated successes have caused the public to lose faith in the government.

The key to this operation was its secrecy; the movement of Godora's regular forces could not possibly escape enemy surveillance.

Therefore, hiring a third-party armed force became the best option.

These types of war-level commissions are extremely risky, but the rewards are equally astonishing.

The reward for a single mission is equivalent to that of thousands of regular operations, not to mention the priority handling of the loot.

Having spent many years in the Shattered Star Ring, Ye Xiu was well aware of this principle, and his catchphrase "Connections are combat power" was no joke.

Which of the leaders of top mercenary groups like Sky Ring, Blade, and Purple Gold hasn't fought alongside him against a particle cannon?

The undercurrents of transactions are being made within data networks.

When the 150,000 inar commission arrived, Ye Xiu was staring at the real-time battle situation on the tactical screen, his fingers unconsciously tapping the control panel:

"Manpower alone isn't enough for interstellar missions; our fleet size is still far from sufficient."

Before he finished speaking, he turned and walked towards the spaceship's main control room to awaken his sleeping AI partner.

"Restda, it's your turn." The humanoid figure in the holographic projection swayed slightly.

"What big move are they planning now?"

"I need you to infiltrate the Dark Star Mothership via the quantum channel." Ye Xiu brought up a three-dimensional star map.

"Pipi Armor will open the data port, and the people from Tianhuan will be responsible for creating the physical access point."

Once you get inside the mothership's mainframe, with your computing power, you should be able to fool their main AI, right?

"That is, the firewall hasn't been updated." The AI's voice was filled with electronic noise.

"But there's a condition. You've been dragging your feet on finding Arocia's memory fragments for far too long."

"Deal." Ye Xiu glanced at the player coordinates list.

The side quests I didn't take back then because I thought they were too troublesome have now become a readily available resource.

He gazed at the flashing gunfire outside the porthole, a smile playing on his lips.

The game is finally coming to a checkmate.

After persuading Ristda with a few words, Ye Xiu connected with Gurega, the commander of the Sky Ring Alliance, who was quite accommodating.

After finalizing the battle plan, Ye Xiu tapped his wrist communicator: "Pipi Armor, activate the Blacklight Lurker and open the data channel at Base One."

"Okay, buzz!"

With Pipi Armor simultaneously controlling the permissions of two bases.

Once the data channel is open, Ristar can use the quantum network to ignore the astronomical distance between Aquamarine and Redgate.

It was revealed directly at Base One.

The key lies in the coordination of network nodes, data links, and transmission media.

This is what makes AI life special; as long as it is not blocked by digital barriers, conventional physical means cannot contain it.

Ristda's luminous form began to dissipate into particles: "Entering the transmission channel."

Ye Xiu nodded to the holographic image of Gureja: "I'll leave the rest to you."

"Consider it repaying the favor of introducing you to a big business deal." Gureja waved his hand generously.

The latest novel is first published here!

After closing the communication, Ye Xiu rubbed his temples.

This time, what he laid out on Red Gate Star was not only Godora's ambush, but also a surprise gift package he prepared for Dark Star.

The battle on Red Gate Star has reached a stalemate. Although the Dark Star Fleet has a notorious reputation, it is not gaining any advantage against seasoned mercenaries.

After all, these mercenaries who have lived on the edge are the real combat experts.

Especially the Sky Ring Allied Forces, a veteran force that made a name for itself in the Shattered Star Ring, each of them is a seasoned veteran.

The garrison, which had been holed up in a defensive position, began to counterattack after receiving reinforcements. Fireballs from exploding warships were frequently seen in the starry sky.

Dark Star suffered heavy losses after being caught off guard by the mercenaries.

Several Sky Ring Allied assault teams even managed to breach the defenses and nearly break into the mothership.

In the end, it was only thanks to the presence of a Calamity-level powerhouse that the enemy was barely forced to retreat.

The seemingly evenly matched battlefield was already showing signs of defeat for Dark Star.

"These money-grubbing hyenas!" Degulish glanced anxiously at the timer, finally steeling himself and gritting his teeth as he said:

"Order a full retreat! We can't take Red Gate Star before Godora's reinforcements arrive!"

The blitzkrieg turned into a war of attrition, which was completely beyond the plan. Although the five motherships were not destroyed, they were already damaged.

As the battle situation continued to deteriorate, the Dark Star Fleet began to shrink its formation and retreat.

The mercenaries pretended to chase for a short distance before calling it a day.

The rule of the trade is to do as much as you're paid for; the term "unpaid overtime" is never in their vocabulary.

In the eyes of the people of Godora, this was undoubtedly an exhilarating victory.

The residents of Red Gate Star, who were cursing and swearing just a moment ago, were now cheering and jumping for joy. The guards were dumbfounded by how quickly they changed their tune.

As the good news spread throughout the Garden System, the dark cloud of panic that had enveloped the starfield dissipated considerably.

This is precisely why the war bureau is determined to win the first victory at all costs; sometimes, a single victory can revitalize public morale more effectively than ten fierce battles.

Ye Xiu stared at the news broadcast, patiently waiting for the Dark Star Fleet to withdraw, but his communicator remained silent.

His fingers tapped unconsciously on the table as he stared at the metal-cased device, frowning.

The worst-case scenario is that Resta's whereabouts are exposed and he is forced to flee, since the mothership's intelligent system cannot contain him.

But if the connection is really broken, I will lose this top-notch virtual intrusion assistant.

"Let's wait a bit longer. Dealing with the mothership's main AI will take some time."

He paced around the room until his communicator suddenly vibrated.

Upon catching a glimpse of the signal flashing on the screen, my tense shoulders instantly relaxed.

Stroking the scorching metal casing, a playful smile curled at the corner of his lips: "How much of its resources will Godora be willing to expend in exchange for this intelligence?"

The briefing from Ristar indicated that this guy had successfully infiltrated the intelligent system of a certain mothership.

For it, spoofing permissions and cracking databases is like opening a safe to take candy, since this virtual life form's computing power never falters.

Once it gains control of the underlying database, it can directly take over control.

At that point, all the data exchanges between the other motherships will be exposed. Of course, for now, we can only locate the one that is lurking there.

Dark Star's most troublesome ability is its unpredictability; it can appear and disappear anywhere from its mothership base.

If it weren't for Ristda proactively "packing up" and "delivering" him to their door, Ye Xiu really wouldn't have been able to do anything about them.

This idea came to him during the last time they were working together to deal with the assault team, and its feasibility was so high that it made his heart race.

If handled properly, this thorn in our side might be completely removed.

After all, he had been causing trouble for Dark Star every few days, so the other side was bound to get serious sooner or later.

He wasn't afraid of being hunted down. Back when he was a trainee, he had already mastered the art of running away, but his companions and the wealth he had just accumulated couldn't withstand such a humiliation.

This deadly threat should be dealt with as soon as possible, even if it means the subsequent mission falls through.

Anyway, the tasks are endless, like weeds that can't be cut down. Let's deal with the biggest threat first.

Of course, this game also requires recruiting Godora, as those people and Dark Star have a blood feud.

With that thought in mind, he straightened his collar and headed straight for the Godora camp.

"What a rare guest!" Nagokin was supervising the soldiers as they moved supplies onto the transport ship. He turned around and saw Ye Xiu, grinning as he approached. The badges on his combat uniform were polished to a gleaming shine.

"Thanks to your help, I'll at least get one more general's star when I go back. That's what the higher-ups just said."

Ye Xiu glanced at the busy soldiers around him: "Withdraw today?"

"The crisis on Aquamarine Star is over. The relief fleet will set off this afternoon." Nagokin said, giving him a heavy pat on the shoulder, with enough force to crush a walnut.

"So, what good deal do you have this time?" The officer's eyes lit up like searchlights as he saw the other party drag him to a secluded corner.

"Give me some information first, so I can report to my superiors," Nagokin said, leaning closer, his face full of urgency.

He'd figured it out. Following the aliens meant guaranteed profits; any mission even remotely related to them would net him a share.

Seeing his demeanor, Ye Xiu couldn't help but twitch his lips.

After spending a lot of time together, Nagokin no longer put on the stern air he usually did with outsiders in front of him.

As their relationship deepened, this calamity-level powerhouse revealed his true colors more and more.

Although he never hesitated to handle important matters, his eagerness for a career in government was written all over his face, shattering his aura of a powerful figure.

If B-class is considered the mainstay of interstellar warfare, then the Cataclysm-class is the ace force.

Nagokin is indeed popular in the War Bureau, but Godora has a population of hundreds of billions, with more than a dozen Calamity-level personnel on the payroll alone.

To put it bluntly, these guys are like the Royal Guard, each one a precious gem, so the internal competition is naturally fierce.

"This intelligence is related to Dark Star," Ye Xiu said, deliberately keeping everyone in suspense.

"What news?"

"Coordinates of the lair," Ye Xiu said succinctly.

Nagokin's pupils dilated instantly, and his breathing became heavier.

Having worked within the system for so many years, he knew all too well the significance of this intelligence.

"Seriously, you're not kidding?"

"I can't lie to you, no matter who I'm lying to." Ye Xiu rolled his eyes in annoyance.

"Come with me! I'll report it right away!"

The two went into the secret room and locked the door. Nagokin grabbed the communicator to contact the higher-ups.

The call was answered by the bureau chief's secretary: "The bureau chief is in an emergency meeting chaired by the supreme leader. We'll talk later."

The battle of Red Gate Star has just ended, and the top leadership is discussing the aftermath overnight.

"It's extremely urgent!" Nagokin exclaimed, slamming his fist on the table in his haste.

"Why don't you tell me first?"

"Get the chief out here right now! This is earth-shattering news!" Nagokin growled, suppressing his excitement. "The aliens have caught the Dark Star by the tail!"

The secretary immediately broke down, saying "Don't hang up" before rushing into the meeting room.

The video showed figures moving around, and all the big shots in the room turned their heads at once.

Some were real people present, while others were holographic projections; each one of them was the kind of person who could shake the place with a stomp of their foot.

The secretary crouched down and whispered a few words in the director of the war affairs bureau. The director immediately jumped up, grabbed the communicator, and headed straight for the projection of the supreme leader.

The leader's expression changed abruptly, and he raised his hand to clear the room: "The meeting is adjourned. Non-essential personnel, please leave."

The high-ranking officials who were asked to leave exchanged bewildered glances. Who among them, sitting at this table, wasn't a top official in a national-level department?

At the very least, they are ministerial-level officials with real power.

This setup clearly indicates that it's top secret; even they have to avoid any appearance of impropriety!

Those who remained were all the leader's close associates. The video then shifted to reveal the face of Selene V, the supreme ruler of Godora.

Although this civilization is in the interstellar age, its political structure still retains the foundation of a magical civilization. While the royal bloodline has lost the privileges of ancient times, its titles have been inherited from the ancestors.

Interestingly, the Gothora royal family has survived to this day entirely because it knows how to keep up with the times.

By retaining traditional titles while drastically reforming the organization, decentralizing power where necessary and setting deadlines where appropriate, it managed to gain a foothold in the interstellar era.

In contrast, some civilizations that are physically strong but intellectually weak, despite their advanced spaceships, still operate under a tribal system and rely entirely on force.

Facing the Supreme Leader, Nagokin snapped to attention and saluted.

Ye Xiu was much more casual. His status as a mercenary gave him the confidence to slack off, and he simply nodded as a gesture of respect.

"This is the third time we've sat down to discuss terms," ​​Ye Xiu said with a relaxed smile.

The first time, he handed over samples of the mutated virus; the second time, he revealed clues about the Dark Star Project and incidentally acted as a bridge between various mercenary groups.

Now, during the third round of negotiations, the person receiving him has changed from an ordinary high-ranking official to the one sitting on the throne.

Skipping the formalities and getting straight to the point, Ye Xiu explained in detail the authenticity of the intelligence, emphasizing that Ruisda's research results could not be reproduced at all.

For Godora, who was being tormented by the Dark Star organization to the point of exhaustion.

This opportunity to completely eliminate our arch-enemy is a hundred times more valuable than that original virus sample.

After all, this organization, which is like a cancer on civilization, has kept the entire civilization up at night for decades.

After so many years of fighting, if this major threat can be resolved once and for all, it will be much more than just eliminating a mortal enemy.

From bloodline disputes to public opinion trends, from social order to interstellar prestige, every aspect can usher in a qualitative leap.

"This is the third deal you've made with Godora, and this time the level of intelligence is extraordinary."

King Selene V tapped his fingertips lightly on the armrest of his throne. "Is this a private transaction, or an official operation by Lontan?"

"Let's use Longtan's name," Ye Xiu nodded in confirmation.

This means the entire organization will endorse it, which naturally changes the nature of the transaction.

"What are your terms?"

Faced with a determined buyer, Ye Xiu had no intention of holding back this time:

"First, fifty medium-sized frigates plus one flagship-class mothership. We don't want your military's current standard equipment; we want products of pure technological civilization."

Second, open your database of superhumans so I can copy some of the data.

Third, my contribution will be publicly announced throughout the entire star system after the event is completed. Fourth, a cash reward of twenty million inars.

This price is dozens of times higher than the previous two transactions.

Given the enormous cost of the recently concluded interstellar war, the Chancellor of the Exchequer must be furious.

Selene V frowned slightly, his knuckles tapping out a broken rhythm on the armrest.

"A prepayment of five million, with the final payment and delivery of the ship to be completed once everything is settled."

The database offers five core knowledge areas. As for the credit for the announcement, you're just trying to make a name for yourself, right?

If the operation is successful, it will be specifically noted in the official announcement.

Wow, you agreed so readily? Ye Jia cleared his throat casually: "Um... is it still possible to raise the price now?"

"Don't even think about it." The figure on the throne immediately darkened his face.

Ye Xiu secretly pondered that although the intelligence was invaluable, it was ultimately the Godora military that would make the final move.

Asking for too much money can easily lead to a breakdown in negotiations. The fact that the other party agreed so readily means that the price was right at the upper limit of their expectations.

Thinking about taking players on an adventure through interstellar space, the expenses for managing various starports and building relationships in the early stages are enough to pave a golden road.

Converted at black market prices, 20 million is enough to assemble a private fleet of nearly 100 warships.

"It's a pleasure to work with you." Ye Xiu extended his right hand.

"We await good news." King Seiler V nodded slightly. "Nagokin, you will be stationed on Aquamarine to oversee the docking."

"Yes, sir," the golden-armored warrior in the shadows replied in a deep voice.

……

Several days have passed since the Red Gate Star incident.

In a certain area of ​​the Garden Galaxy, a Dark Star Fleet is speeding along at cruising speed.

The fleet's target was Aquamarine, and Commander Degruish was accompanied by two Scourge-class executives, Ash and Terry.

To completely annihilate the aliens, they mobilized half of their elite combat forces.

Although the failure of the Red Gate Star operation had surprised the Dark Star leadership, the leader only requested that the Aquamarine Star plan continue.

The current situation has completely deviated from its original course, and they can only make up for their strategic mistakes by continuing to create destruction.

The hostility towards Ye Xiu is deeply ingrained and there is no room for maneuver.

Given that the aliens possess top-tier escape vehicles like the Blacklight Lurker, the only way to kill them is to force them to engage in combat.

The tactic of launching a surprise attack on their home planet, Aquamarine, was precisely to cut off their retreat.

"Once the Godora escort fleet has withdrawn, launch a surprise attack immediately."

At that time, the global space jamming device will be activated. Although it cannot restrict the Blacklight Lurkers, it can at least delay the deployment of support channels by the jump base station.

Latest intelligence indicates that Ames left this system three days ago. Degulish brought up the star map projection.

"Red Ember will lead the vanguard to lure the enemy, while we wait for the opportunity to encircle them. We must not reveal our full strength too early, otherwise the target will surely escape."

Terry nodded silently.

The red-hot knuckles crackled with a crisp sound as ice crystals burst forth.

"My power is enough to easily reap the lives of civilians. As long as he cares about these ants, he will have no choice but to confront me head-on."

You'd better show yourself in time, or this planet might become a dead zone.

The latest special edition of the Xinghai Times is now online.

Players from various forums flocked to the live stream room as usual.

The two longtime partners appeared on the holographic screen, but their opening remarks had a fresh twist.

Male host: "Hello viewers, this episode will feature a major adjustment. This is in response to suggestions from our players."

The female host suddenly couldn't help but burst out laughing: "Ahem, this station has decided to cancel the entertainment segment and focus on providing hardcore information from now on. Pfft!"

"Where's your professionalism?" The male host stared straight ahead with a stern face, his lips remaining perfectly still.

The live chat exploded instantly:

"This opening is funnier than all the jokes from the previous episodes combined!"

"I suggest making it a regular program!"

The female host, wiping her eyes, continued: "The original plan to outline the main storylines of each beginner planet's 2.0 version has been urgently adjusted due to an unexpected situation on Aquamarine Planet. Please see the detailed report below."

This issue focuses on analyzing the storyline progression of each beginner planet.

While players on other planets were still immersed in the new version's main storyline, players on Aquamarine had already completed the planet-level quest chain ahead of time.

Players on this alien planet will step onto the interstellar stage earlier.

The program concluded with a focus on Aquamarine:

As the only planet to have made contact with interstellar civilizations in the 1.0 era, Aquamarine has always maintained a special status.

The early completion of the main storyline means that players on this planet will enter the starfield exploration phase ahead of other new player zones.

"It should be noted that the NPC who guides them to interstellar space is the Terminator, one of the ones who ended the alienation disaster back then, or rather, the 'Alien' of today."

The story of this legendary figure is probably already familiar to everyone.

Although the main planetary storyline ended prematurely, it allowed players to unlock the interstellar chapter ahead of schedule.

This is far more exciting than the newbie planet storyline when version 2.0 first launched, in the eyes of all players.

The players on Hailanxing were overjoyed, and the Huaxia Club couldn't stop smiling.

Choosing this beginner planet was a huge win; unlocking the interstellar map early means being able to outpace teams from other countries in every area.

"The case of the Alien Mercenary Group shows that every starting planet has a guiding faction."

Next, we will focus on analyzing their unique operational patterns on Aquamarine.

Following the script, the host analyzed Ye Xiu's actions during the alienation crisis from different perspectives.

They thoroughly analyzed the strengths and weaknesses of the Alien Mercenary Group faction and ultimately gave it a near-perfect recommendation rating.

Veteran players who participated in the test shared their experiences, saying that this faction offers generous benefits and growth attributes.

Players can improve their overall stats by working for their faction, which in turn unlocks more benefits.

The Starsea Times asserted that this might be a long-term faction that runs throughout the entire version, and could even be a hidden main storyline.

The natives of Aquamarine were already used to it, but players from other planets were extremely envious on the forums, wishing they could switch servers overnight.

Why don't we have such amazing NPCs in our own starting village?

"They're making it sound pretty convincing." Ye Xiu scrolled through the latest programs. This gaming media outlet had a wide coverage and diverse content, and only events with significant impact were reported.

This surge in popularity not only gave him exposure across the entire server, but also attracted the attention of many alien players.

Turning off the light screen, Ye Xiu turned his attention back to what was in front of him.

The refugee camps surrounding Base One are now being transformed. Wang Yuan is no longer simply providing shelter, but is instead working to build a new urban area.

Not long after the alienation crisis ended, many adaptable residents have already started setting up stalls and starting their own businesses.

Now we should call them new citizens.

The street food stalls on the corner were filled with a rich aroma. It is said that the stall owner used to be a chef at a five-star hotel, and he never put down his spatula when he was fleeing the war.

The couple were working in perfect harmony: the husband was stirring the bubbling broth with an iron ladle, while the wife was stir-frying vegetables in a wok.

Although it uses inexpensive ingredients, the aroma is so enticing that passersby can't help but salivate.

The queue was so long that the diners holding their bowls looked like they were swallowing their tongues.

My stomach, which hadn't had any oily food for months, couldn't resist this temptation. Simple home-cooked dishes somehow gave me the feeling of a Manchu Han Imperial Feast.

The once dirty and chaotic shantytown has been completely transformed, and the oppressive atmosphere has long been driven away by the clanging and banging of construction noise.

Many settlers dismantled their tents and built prefabricated houses, and the construction materials piled up on both sides of the street gave the place a vibrant feel.

"Sister, you have to try it!" Aurora held the bowl and ate until her cheeks were bulging, looking just like a hamster hoarding food.

Hela ate politely, occasionally reaching out to tidy her sister's stray hairs, afraid that the little glutton would choke.

Ye Xiu certainly wouldn't wander the streets alone in such a desolate way, so he specially invited the two sisters out to inspect the new district and chat about going to Longtan.

Since the Godora fleet withdrew, Nagokin, the liaison officer left on Aquamarine, has been urging progress every day, planning to officially set off with the players soon.

As Ye Xiu was biting into a piece of stewed meat that was now tender and soft, he suddenly remembered the progress on Ristar's side.

That guy has been hiding in the mothership's database for days.

Although it hasn't been fully cracked yet, based on the latest signal fluctuations, it's estimated that the coordinates of Dark Star's lair will be revealed soon.

The situation on other affected planets has recently worsened, which is likely the work of the remnants of the Dark Star.

Ye Xiu wiped the corner of his mouth and sneered. Those rats in the gutter probably never imagined that Godora had stopped focusing on disaster relief and was just waiting for his intelligence to be gathered.

As the stall owner got up to pay, he hurriedly started rubbing his apron.

"No, no, no! You're our savior!"

The surrounding diners also joined in the commotion, refusing to accept payment.

Ye Xiu casually ruffled Hela's hair: "Then you can treat me."

"Where are you putting your paws!" Hela slapped his paws away, rolled her eyes, and slowly pulled out her wallet.

Under the sunlight, amidst the bustling crowds in the new urban area, three figures gradually walked away.

Doodle.

The communicator suddenly vibrated, and a message from Ristar popped up.

"Database decryption complete, coordinates of all motherships on Dark Star locked."

A mothership has been detected approaching Aquamarine. It is expected to arrive within half an hour, accompanied by three Cataclysmic-level officers. Be careful on your end.

Ye Xiu had just shown a look of joy when his pupils suddenly contracted upon seeing the second half of the text.

The Dark Star's mothership is heading towards Aquamarine Star? And it's bringing three Cataclysmic-class destroyers with it!

Surely they weren't just here for sightseeing?

"Do they specifically target planets that have successfully resolved crises?" Ye Xiu slammed his hand on the table.

This speculation is highly likely, and it's possible that it's even aimed at them personally; otherwise, why would they need to deploy three Calamity-level combatants?

Fortunately, there were only three, so he could handle them.

However, just in case, Ye Xiu still connected to Nagokin's dedicated line:

"Dark Star Fleet detected approaching Aquamarine Star, suspected of carrying out a planet-destroying operation. Requesting immediate support!"

"I'll report it right away!" came the sound of a chair overturning from the other end of the communication line.

Ye Xiu's fingers swiped rapidly across the control screen, and he sent another urgent notification to Bennett and the top officials of the six countries:

"Immediately activate the citywide air defense plan; all residents must evacuate within twenty minutes!"

This time, without the protective shield of the escort fleet, Aquamarine is like a peeled egg; a slight misstep could wipe out the entire civilization.

Hela, who was organizing her equipment, noticed something was wrong and looked up to see beads of sweat on Ye Xiu's forehead: "What happened?"

"A group of uninvited guests are coming to cause trouble."

Ye Xiu operated the control panel without looking up, "Take your sister to the third basement level. The protection matrix will activate in thirty seconds."

"I can stay and help." Hela drew the short blade from her waist.

"Save your breath, you're not even qualified to be cannon fodder."

Ye Xiu ruthlessly exposed the harsh reality.

Seeing Hela's face flush instantly, he softened his tone and added, "Protecting Aurora is the greatest help you can give."

The entire city erupted in chaos, with air raid sirens blaring like roosters being strangled.

The crowd on the street was like ants in a swarm, and the officers on duty were shouting themselves hoarse through megaphones:

"Don't bring your luggage! Run towards the orange light!"

A baby's cries suddenly came from a residential building, and a young mother carrying her child stumbled and rushed into the evacuation passage.

Bennett's hand gripping the satellite phone bulged with veins, and the video conferencing windows of the six leaders were crammed into a row on the wall of the command center.

The surveillance footage showed three frigates deploying a defensive formation outside the atmosphere, with their energy shield generators emitting a blinding blue light.

Whoosh.

Just as Ye Xiu was about to head to Base One to direct the battle, a piercing shriek suddenly tore through the sky.

More than a dozen Dark Star assault ships pierced through the clouds and headed straight for the refuge, their hulls sparking crimson flames as they dived and rubbed against the atmosphere.

The energy turrets don't give you any time to react.

A barrage of laser beams instantly covered the outer urban area, and explosions rang out like firecrackers, lifting the entire block into the sky in the blink of an eye.

Rumble!

Thick smoke carrying debris shot into the sky, turning the once peaceful refuge into a living hell.

Almost simultaneously, red alerts, signifying an attack, lit up on surveillance screens in various countries. The entire planet Aquamarine was under full-scale attack.

"Too fast!" Ye Xiu felt a chill run down his spine. Less than ten minutes after the intelligence was sent, the enemy had already arrived.

A gust of wind, carrying the smell of burning, swept across his face. He stared at the streamlined warship passing overhead, and suddenly his pupils contracted.

These are clearly pioneers; the real mothership isn't even inside the atmosphere!

"Activate the air defense system immediately!" he shouted as he connected to the base channel.

"Have Caroline take the enemy ships we seized last time and launch them! The six nations need support more than ever; the protective shield won't last much longer!"

Before he could finish speaking, his scalp suddenly tingled.

Ye Xiu instinctively rolled to the side, a huge black arrow grazing his ear and embedding itself in the ground, shattering the asphalt like a biscuit.

The figure hovering in mid-air had its five fingers slightly spread, and the disintegrating arrows turned into black mist that swirled around it.

Hong Jin's gaze passed over Ye Xiu and landed on the fleeing crowd behind him.

With a crisp snap of fingers, the dozen or so people running at the front suddenly froze, then scattered on the ground like sand sculptures.

The stench of urine mingled with screams, and the survivor, slumped on the ground, had dark water stains seeping from his crotch.

"Long time no see, Yingxing!"

Red Ember tilted his head and sneered, but his gaze drifted to the distant street where flames were raging.

When he caught sight of two figures fleeing in panic, his grin widened even further.

"I heard you're quite fond of those two girls? Don't worry, I guarantee they won't even have any bones left."

He clenched his fist tightly, and Hela and Aurora, who were running in the distance, suddenly stumbled and fell.

The skin began to crack and peel off at a rate visible to the naked eye.

(End of this chapter)