Chapter 706: 706
Chapter 706 I’ve Become Black Star’s Shape
The three pieces of news were each more sensational than the last . Many galactic reporters were dizzy . Han Xiao smiled . He had achieved his goal .
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He had used the DarkStar leader to gain some Faction Contribution Points, used his new combat record to gain reputation, and then made Klent a scapegoat again… no, this time, they were really responsible for it .
Looking around at the shocked reporters, Han Xiao nodded with approval .
“With these public opinion channels, in less than an hour, the Shock Department should already be coming online . ”
Han Xiao, Godora, and Purple Crystal finished announcing the news and proceeded with the handover . Han Xiao officially passed the DarkStar leader to the people that Serbia the Fifth had brought along . A chain of notifications popped up on his interface . His Godora Favorability had already reached its maximum and had no space to even grow any more . His relationship with them had been fixed at [Reverence) since a few years back when he received the Golden Gal Badge .
The Favorability with Serbia the Fifth, however, was very close to the upper limit . Han Xiao felt that Serbia the Fifth looked at him with praise, trust, appreciation, and many other positive emotions .
As Han Xiao expected, he received something in terms of Legendary Points as well; however, it was not a new Legendary Point but the upgrade of an old one . The original Star System level (DarkStar Destroyer) had now become Star Cluster level, giving much higher bonuses to all kinds of Mission Reward Quotas .
Mission Reward Quotas had always been very important . This was a function of the NPC Interface that would not use his own Experience . Han Xiao had always been using the quota to give out rewards to the players and later earning those rewards back through various methods .
In Version 2 . 0, however, Han Xiao’s Faction Reward Quota had been too low . At that time, the size of the Black Star Army had yet to reach seven digits, and its territory was also limited to Godora’s land .
It was different now . In only three years, the Black Star Army had expanded dozens of times, Han Xiao’s Faction Reward Quota had also increased tremendously . If this growth speed continued to the start of Version 3 . 0, not to mention one million players, he would even be able to afford three million players .
Version 3 . 0 also happened to be the exploding stage of player count in his previous life .
Han Xiao had always felt that the Reward Quota was an overall evaluation of himself . The stronger he and his faction were, the higher his Reward Quota . It was somewhat like an evaluation to his overall influence .
The handover ceremony was brief . Han Xiao invited Serbia the Fifth into a private room . The two of them left the dock, and the press conference thus came to an end . The galactic reporters were very satisfied with what they got and felt that this trip was more than worth it . The crowd gradually dissipated .
Spiritless, Brock followed the crowd without a destination like a walking corpse .
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The DarkStar leader was the last hope of the organization . Seeing that the leader had been captured, Brock knew that it was the end of the organization . He became lost .
The calling to hide for the sake of DarkStar’s rise was his direction in life, his motivation to work hard . Now, the organization that he had been fighting for had been destroyed, so Brock did not know what he would do in the future . He had lost his purpose .
Maybe the leader’s goal should be inherited by me . The hybrid Godorans’ future… shall be my responsibility!
Brock’s heart suddenly started burning . He felt like he seemed to have found a new purpose in life .
His numb eyes started to become vibrant, and a firm expression appeared on Brock’s face .
That’s right . I’m the last DarkStar member . As long as I’m still alive, it…
Before he fully regained his faith, Herlous happened to be walking toward him and spotted him . He recognized this motivated employee who was praised by the entire army, so he said, “Brock, the army is going to promote a batch of trainees . Quickly set up a large test for the training camp . All those who pass will become official members . ”
“Understood!” Brock’s brain had yet to react, but his body moved out of instinct . He subconsciously stood straight and listened to the order .
After Herlous left, Brock returned from his beautiful dream to the cold reality . His back that only stayed straight for a few seconds bent again, giving off a lifeless vibe from all over his body .
Inheriting DarkStar’s mission isn’t bad, but Godora isn’t the same as it was . They’re under the Black Star Army’s protection .
Having thought of that, Brock’s ambition and aspirations suddenly disappeared .
Sigh, why revolutionize anymore? I’m not tired of living yet… I’m already Black Star’s shape anyway . Might as well just continue my work…
Maybe this is all fate .
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Brock sighed . He was determined… to resign to his fate .
Inside the private guest room, Han Xiao and Serbia the Fifth sat opposite each other .
“Your Excellency Black Star, you have really given me a huge surprise . Without its leader, DarkStar is gone forever . The pureblood and hybrid conflict within the nation will be reduced as well . ”
Serbia the Fifth spoke in a respectful and sincere tone . Han Xiao’s position in the Shattered Star Ring was now completely different from before; even he did not want to be too casual .
Han Xiao nodded . “I have eliminated a serious problem for you guys, so I have a small request . I hope that during the trial, you guys can support the Purple Crystal’s people as much as possible . This is a good opportunity to damage Klent politically . Although the secret war has nothing to do with you, I still hope that you can cooperate . ”
“Of course . That’s what we should do!” Even if Han Xiao did not request this, Serbia the Fifth would also give Purple Crystal support . After all, Purple Crystal was their boss .
“Hmm, I actually have one more important matter . ” Han Xiao touched his chin . “The news of DarkStar being eliminated can somewhat reduce the internal conflict between Godorans, but it won’t solve the root of the problem . The conflict between pureblood and hybrid won’t be resolved because of this . There will be extremists who inherit DarkStar’s will in the future . ”
Serbia the Fifth sighed . “I know that, but the sense of superiority born from blood is an illness much more difficult to eradicate than the system . This is a tradition that has been passed on through countless years . So many leaders in history were unable to solve this problem . All they could do was alleviate the symptoms, not cure it . ”
“That might not be the case . ” Han Xiao smiled faintly . “I have a solution that might reduce your bloodline conflict even further . Are you interested?”
“You have a solution?” Serbia the Fifth was skeptical . “Of course, I’m interested, but this isn’t a problem that can be solved easily . ”
“Hehe . So, I made a friend recently . Her name is Rossellin…”
Han Xiao explained Rossellin’s experience and abilities . Although he was subtle, Serbia the Fifth understood what Han Xiao meant between the lines—he was suggesting using Rossellin’s ability to slightly brainwash the Godoran populace and twist their views . Rossellin was an extremely good tool to be used against deep rooted traditions .
Serbia the Fifth opened his mouth wide and looked at Han Xiao with shock, unable to believe how daring his suggestion was—he was basically telling the leader of a civilization, “I want to brainwash your entire civilization . ”
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As the highest leader, such an outrageous request almost did not require any consideration . Serbia the Fifth was just about to reject it when he suddenly thought of something . He then shut his mouth and started pondering .
Although brainwashing the entire civilization was outrageous and sensitive, it did indeed seem to be able to quickly solve the deeply rooted bloodline conflict . Serbia the Fifth was both tempted and in denial . By regular means, the bloodline conflict might never be eliminated . But with this extreme method, if something went wrong, it would be a huge shock to all Godorans .
If anyone else had made this request, Serbia the Fifth would have rejected them without hesitation . But the person that made this request was Black Star, who he deeply trusted, which was why Serbia the Fifth did not reject immediately and was conflicted .
“That’s too risky…”
“Do you not trust me?” Han Xiao raised his brows . “How about this? We can request the Purple Crystal Civilization to be the private notary, to prevent the possibility of me having any ulterior motives . ”
“But can you ensure that Rossellin won’t mess things up on purpose?”
“From what I know about her, she won’t . ” Han Xiao shook his head .
(Bloodline) was the only Grade S mission in his interface . Initially, he did not have any clue on how to complete it, but now that he had Rossellin, he had a way to complete it that was worth a try despite being controversial .
Discussing the issue with Serbia The Fifth directly was a must . If he brainwashed a Star System Civilization protected by the Peace Treaty, the consequences would be very clear for him . It was not a must for Han Xiao to complete this mission, so he would only carry out this plan if he received official approval . Furthermore, brainwashing openly would be much more efficient than secretly .
Seeing that Serbia the Fifth was still hesitating, Han Xiao added, “I know what you’re worried about . Despite being the leader of a civilization, you’re helping an outsider brainwash your own people . Even though your goal is virtuous, this act is very sensitive, and it’s against your duty . However, you don’t have to make the brainwash compulsory or anything; you can give the Godorans the right to make a choice . ”
Serbia the Fifth pondered . He was indeed worried about this .
“You can directly announce this to all your people . Of course, don’t use the word ‘brainwash’; make it sound better, such as maybe ‘enhancing the people’s belief of equality’ and the like . Emphasize on the fact that it’s to solve the bloodline conflict and reduce the chance of bad things happening .
“Then, introduce all kinds of related benefits, such as those who accepted the brainwash will have new privileges, and those who don’t will have to pay more taxes . You can also make the bloodline conflict into a new problem, using the public opinion to your advantage and promoting how those who don’t dare accept the brainwashing are stubborn and conservative . You can even re-plan the layout of your planets, forcing those who don’t accept the brainwash to live together, building a spiritual slum, and so on . Anyway, there are tons of methods . You’re a professional leader, so you should know much more than me . ”
Han Xiao kept tempting Serbia the Fifth . In his eyes, he just could not reject him . This man’s suggestion was too damn good .
Like his many predecessors, if Serbia the Fifth could not solve the bloodline conflict, no one would blame him .
However, he also saw an opportunity . If he accomplished something that his countless predecessors failed to do, his name would go down in history as one of the wisest leaders . It would be an achievement that no one had ever made!
Serbia the Fifth clenched his teeth . “Le-Let me go back and consider this . This is too big a matter . I can’t make a decision now . ”
“Of course . ” Han Xiao smiled .
He did not expect to convince Serbia the Fifth this quickly . Even if he lured Serbia the Fifth’s personal desire out, he would not dare bet the entire civilization on it . He definitely had to gather the other relevant officials to brainstorm . He would not agree to it without thorough consideration .
Sending off the troubled Serbia the Fifth, without resting, Han Xiao headed right to the machinery modification room and started to build .
“After slaving for the silver legacy blueprint for so long, I can finally reap the reward!”
Having obtained the ability to complete the Class Advancement mission, Han Xiao did not want to delay it any further . It was time for his Class Advancement .
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