Every year, Planet Crimson Ring would welcome a huge number of tourists to support the local tourist industry. The dynasty was not interested in that little bit of money but in increasing the influence of the dynasty’s culture through tourism.
Han Xiao and the others walked into the museum and entered the main palace under the tour guide’s lead.
Compared to the bustle on the outside, the palace was extremely silent and had a solemn atmosphere.
The main palace described the development direction of the Crimson Dynasty, and everyone listened to the explanation of the tour guide as they looked through the various objects being displayed.
Nero was filled with curiosity toward the dynasty’s history and looked through the introduction of every item. Feidin followed behind Nero and was also pretty interested in the items being displayed. Reynold’s attention was mainly focused on the various ancient machines being displayed. Although these machines were considered outdated compared to the current technology, Reynold was still more interested in these items than the others.
Han Xiao walked the fastest and arrived in front of ten gigantic black stone slabs. The height of the ten stone slabs almost reached the ceiling of the palace, and the history of the Crimson Dynasty was written down from the beginning to now. The development of the Crimson Dynasty had not always been smooth.
The Crimson Dynasty was also once weak and had been through many struggles such as civil war and revolutionary attempts.
The advancement of their genes brought about risk of mutation. The advancement of the machines and artificial intelligence risked the betrayal of the intelligent machines. The use of heavy machines brought about changes to the environment… As their technological skills advanced, the civilization also met many different forks in the road.
There were plenty of other dangers such as the various wormholes, pandemics, exploration wars, and so on. Through the many tribulations that the Crimson Dynasty had experienced, they finally developed their iron-blooded character.
They grew from a weak civilization into one of the rulers in the universe. They had been through plenty of tribulations throughout this period, and the ten stone slabs recorded the price that they had to pay to get there.
In front of the history of an entire civilization, everyone seemed extremely small.
Just when Han Xiao fell into a daze while looking at the stone slabs, an old voice sounded beside him.
“I’m always in awe whenever I see these stone slabs.”
Han Xiao turned around and saw an old man wearing the uniform of the museum. He had a compassionate look in his eyes with his back straight as though he was a soldier.
“That’s right. Every civilization capable of reaching the universe level deserves to be respected,” Han Xiao replied.
The old man then nodded and turned around to look at Han Xiao. With a smile, he said, “Let me introduce myself. I am the vice manager of the Saint Palace museum, Karl Fleur Wishandi. Hello, Your Excellency Black Star.”
“Hello.” Han Xiao also nodded, but his heart began thumping.
Karl Fleur Wishandi? This name sounds so familiar…
Usually, the names that he found familiar would be the famous characters from his previous life. Han Xiao immediately began searching through his database while talking to the vice manager.
Karl was a healthy old man who did not seem too concerned about Han Xiao’s status and talked to Han Xiao on equal grounds.
“I have always been interested in the history of the dynasty and have guarded the museum for many years. I enjoy protecting the items in this place.” Karl stroked the stone slab in front of him and lamented.
Han Xiao glanced at the ‘Do Not Touch’ sign by the side and decided to ignore the vice manager breaking the rules.
“Vice Manager Karl, did you use to be a soldier?”
“That’s right. I served in the Seventh Reconnaissance Corps of the dynasty when I was young and joined in twenty-three battles. I was then transferred to become a long-distance commander before landing an admin job. I served in the army for more than half my life and applied to retire. Then, I became the vice manager of the museum.”
Rather than saying that he was explaining his origins to Han Xiao, it was more like he was talking to himself and reminiscing about the past.
Upon hearing that, Han Xiao’s eyes lit up, and he finally remembered who the person beside him was!
More accurately, the retired soldier beside him was not a famous NPC, but his descendant was famous throughout the universe.
Karl’s surname was ‘Fleur Wishandi’, and one of the future Rulers of the Crimson Dynasty had such a surname!
It was very likely that the future Ruler of the dynasty was the descendant of this old man before him!
It could be said that he had met a large fish this time!
Han Xiao then turned around to look at Nero and Feidin slowly.
They are truly terrifying…
Of course, according to the time, that Dynasty Ruler might not have been born yet. However, there was still value in befriending him, and it could be said that the value was even higher.
Han Xiao then said with a smile, “I joined the dynasty recently, and I am also very curious about the dynasty’s history. I wonder if you will be interested in giving me an introduction?”
“It would be my honor to introduce the dynasty’s history to a Beyond Grade A ally.” Karl laughed heartily.
As a retired soldier of the older generation, he was very willing to narrate the dynasty’s history to others.
For the entire day, Karl snatched the job of the tour guide and accompanied Han Xiao and the others to view the other palaces.
Since Han Xiao intended to befriend the other party, both of them chatted merrily for the entire day and agreed to continue the next day.
For the next two days, Han Xiao followed Karl to explore the Saint Palace Museum and finally finished viewing all the palaces at night.
Han Xiao then invited Karl to go out for a meal, but Karl did not accept the invitation. Instead, he invited Han Xiao to be a guest at his place and said that he would personally cook.
At the appointed date, Han Xiao and the others headed toward Karl’s residence.
As a retired, high-ranking officer, Karl received special treatment from the government and had a small villa on the mother planet of the dynasty. It was not too far from Tarunamir Palace and was pretty convenient to reach.
Han Xiao and the others arrived in front of the villa, and Nero knocked on the door.
Everyone waited for a while, and a middle-aged man pushed open the door.
“Hello, Your Excellency Black Star, please come in,” the middle-aged man said with a face of excitement and respect.
This middle-aged man was Karl’s eldest son and was working for the Crimson Dynasty. With his father’s connections, he had climbed to the middle rungs but was still nothing much before Han Xiao.
Knowing that his father had befriended a Beyond Grade A Super, he was extremely excited and made plenty of preparations for the gathering that night.
Walking into the hall, Karl’s head appeared from the kitchen, and he said, “Your Excellency Black Star, please sit for a while. The dishes will be served in a while.”
“Don’t worry, take your time. We have plenty of time.” Han Xiao waved his hands.
They then sat down on the couch in the living room. Karl had another two children, with the middle child being a daughter and the youngest child being a son. The former was an entrepreneur who managed a galactic travel agency, and the latter was a sculptor. Both of them were extremely respectful and looked extremely nervous.
Looking around at the decorations of the room, Han Xiao saw the picture of a lady being hung on the wall. She should be Karl’s late wife.
Karl had three children, and Han Xiao did not know which branch the future Dynasty Ruler came from. It was not that he could not remember but that he did not study the matter in such great detail in his previ
ous life. However, according to the occupations of the three children, it should probably be the descendant of the eldest son.
Karl’s eldest son intended to befriend him with a fawning tone in his voice. As for Karl’s other two children, they did not dare speak up much.
Han Xiao chatted casually with Karl’s eldest son for a while before Karl walked out of the kitchen with the dishes and called for everyone to come and eat.
The dishes were all common household dishes from the Crimson Dynasty and were all very tasty. Nero ate to his heart’s content, and Karl’s eldest son snatched Feidin’s job to help serve Nero food.
After the meal, Karl’s daughter and youngest son took the initiative to clear up, and the others returned to the living room. It could be seen just how happy Karl was today, and he was truly full of smiles.
“Your Excellency Black Star still has the greatest face. These three little b*stards, always complaining that they are busy every day and do not have the time to meet me. But the moment you arrived, they all ran over obediently. Especially this little brat, he is even more passionate than this old man.”
Karl chuckled.
“Cough cough.” Karl’s eldest son coughed awkwardly.
Han Xiao then chuckled and asked Karl’s eldest son, “What is your position in the Crimson Dynasty?”
Karl’s eldest son immediately lit up and described his post.
“Oh, it isn’t too bad for you to be able to sit on such a post.” Han Xiao stroked his chin and added, “You can always find me if you need any help in the future. Give me your number.”
“That’s great! Thank you, Your Excellency Black Star!” Karl’s eldest son was overjoyed.
He was so passionate about hosting Han Xiao so that he could receive Black Star’s protection. His political sense was not too poor, and Black Star’s status was extremely high. Together with the fact that the Dynasty Ruler paid close attention to Black Star, Black Star’s protection would result in a positive impact for his career.
Furthermore, with Black Star’s age, he would be able to protect the Crimson Dynasty for a long time and would definitely have a higher status in the future.
Karl did not like his eldest son’s style and felt as though his eldest son made his friendship with Black Star become complicated. However, he would not stop his eldest son’s opportunity and could only pretend that he did not see anything.
“Right, I also brought a gift for you.” Han Xiao smiled.
“Sigh, a gift isn’t necessary.” Karl waved his arms.
“How could that do? I can’t possibly come empty handed.”
Han Xiao then snapped his fingers, and ten compressed orbs landed on the table.
“I personally made these mechanical guards. They are equipped with a transmitter to send a signal to me. You can press this button when you meet danger, and I will know that you guys are in danger. I will then be able to send my Mechanical Force through the void dimension to activate these mechanical guards and protect all of you. The mechanical guards that are boosted by my Mechanical Force should be able to deal with Calamity Grade dangers.”
“Wouldn’t this be too precious?” Karl hesitated.
Han Xiao laughed upon hearing that and said, “Hahaha, I am a Mechanic.”
“Alright then, I shall thank you for your gift.” Karl then accepted the ten compressed orbs.
He was already old, and even if he did not care about his own safety, he had to consider his future generations.
The mechanical guards of a Beyond Grade A had enormous value. Black Star’s life span was very long, and as long as Black Star remained alive, these ten compressed orbs would be like a family heirloom!
After giving out the gift, both parties were much closer than before. After chatting a while longer, Han Xiao took his leave.
Upon leaving Karl’s villa, Han Xiao’s mouth curled up slightly in a smile.
He had befriended the ancestors of a future Dynasty Ruler. If he really became the senior of a future Dynasty Ruler, things would be interesting.
This small investment had a chance of bringing him huge returns, and there was no reason for him not to make such an investment.
Thinking about it, Han Xiao stroked Nero’s head.
Nero enjoyed the feeling of Han Xiao patting him on the head, and he looked at Han Xiao.
“You are really my little star of fortune.” Han Xiao chuckled.
Nero blinked, and although he did not understand what Han Xiao meant, he could tell that Han Xiao was in a good mood. Thus, he made use of this opportunity to ask, “Then, can my homework be reduced?”
“Sure. In your dreams.”
Nero then shook his head to shake Han Xiao’s hand off and placed his bag above his head to prevent Han Xiao from patting him.
…
Han Xiao spent the following days casually in this manner, taking Nero and the others out to tourist hotspots while farming favorability with Karl’s family. After some time, the dynasty finally sent him some news.
The Arcane Church’s troops had arrived at the transaction location, and he could set off.
Han Xiao left Nero and the others on the dynasty’s mother planet and followed the dynasty’s fleet on his own.
Chapter 889 - EsGod“s Preparation
Region 1749-C was the border between the Constellation Corridor and Silver Arm, and the Crimson Dynasty and Arcane Church had a large number of troops stationed there.
It only took Han Xiao a few days to arrive at the borders with the various stargates of the dynasty. This was the transaction location for the dynasty and Arcane Church.
Their battleship stopped beside the outpost, and Han Xiao’s spaceship received a message from the outpost commander.
“Your Excellency Black Star, the Arcane Church escort fleet has arrived. They are waiting to complete the transaction with us. The location of the transaction is on an uninhabited planet between the two borders. His Excellency Milizaus and the outpost fleet will escort you to the destination.”
“Milizaus is also here?” Han Xiao raised his brows.
Just when he asked that question, the old dragon’s voice sounded in the channel.
“I arrived a long time ago and have waited here for a long time already. The dynasty only wanted me to come as a precautionary measure. Although the odds of anything going wrong are slim, we cannot ignore the possibility that the other party may want to snatch the Spacetime Amber.”
“Hmm, alright.” Han Xiao nodded. “Commander, we can set off now.”
A fleet of heavy-armored battleships flew out from the outpost, and Milizaus’ gigantic body followed beside them.
The fleet did not enter hyperdrive but relied on their thrusters only. After flying for a short while, an uninhabited planet appeared in their sights.
The Arcane Church and the Crimson Dynasty’s fleet had already arrived on the planet, and both parties were currently in a standoff outside the atmosphere. In the middle of the standoff was an Arcane Church escort fleet with the sealed Dylan being placed on the ground.
The dynasty had agreed to unseal Dylan. The weakest individual would usually receive special treatment from the enemy.
Han Xiao first scanned the situation on the planet and confirmed that there was no trap.
However, he had been caught off guard by the Multi-Dimensional Sky Opening Transportation Device in the battle on Planet Lighthouse. Thus, he did not lower his guard.
“We have arrived. Your Excellency Black Star, let’s go.” In the bridge of the flagship, the dynasty emissary invited Han Xiao to set off with him.
Han Xiao nodded and left the spaceship.
The surface of the red planet got closer and closer to him.
Han Xiao landed on the ground and stepped on the sandy surface.
Walking in front of the Arcane Church squad, he looked at Dylan, who was trapped in the amber.
The dynasty emissary then talked to the Arcane Church emissary for a while before nodding to Han Xiao.
“Your Excellency Black Star, please release the seal.”
Upon hearing that, Han Xiao stepped forward and stood in front of Dylan. He then turned around to look at the Arcane Church escort squad.
Great Mechanic Han then raised his brows and stomped on the ground lightly.
The next moment, the ground transformed into nano alloys, and a large metal wall was erected from the ground to ensure that no one would be able to see what was going on in the region.
Black Star obviously did not want to show others his method to unseal the seal. Everyone could only wait silently with disappointment.
After a full ten minutes, the alloy wall collapsed and returned to Han Xiao’s palms. Dylan’s seal had already disappeared, and he collapsed onto the ground with a look of fear in his eyes.
“Your Excellency Dylan, are you alright?” The Arcane Church escort squad immediately went to support him.
“I’m alright.”
Dylan snapped back into his senses and stood up on his own while glaring at Han Xiao with enmity, anger, and fear.
“How have you been over the past few months?” Han Xiao squinted and chucked.
Dylan trembled and subconsciously took a step back.
His body had been sealed by the Spacetime Amber, but his thoughts had not been. He could clearly feel his body but was unable to control it. Such a feeling was unbearable as though he was possessed by a ghost. During the period when he was sealed, Dylan felt like every day was a year and had almost gone mad.
If not for the mental strength and will of a Beyond Grade A being extremely powerful, he felt that he might have truly been driven insane.
Although a few months of captivity was not enough to wipe out his consciousness, Dylan could feel his soul becoming weaker. If he continued to remain trapped, it was very likely that his soul would have been wiped out!
Such a possibility made Dylan tremble in fear.
It was not only capable of trapping his body but also capable of wiping out his consciousness. Even a Beyond Grade A was unable to resist it. The terrifying might of the Spacetime Amber truly made him tremble, and he never wanted to experience it again.
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