Chapter 788
Chapter 788 Migration and Negotiation
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Two huge wooden barrels clashed together, and amber-colored liquid splashed out from the edge .
Harmon raised his head, gobbled it down, and exhaled with satisfaction .
Han Xiao shook his head with a smile and drank some too . The spicy alcohol flew down his throat . The ethanol was broken down as soon as it entered his body . To him, this was no different from water .
They were sitting in the Rockfall Tribe’s flagship on the way back . Harmon had invited Han Xiao and the others to visit his home .
Usually, battles were unavoidable in the process of fighting to become the chief . However, because of Han Xiao’s appearance, the other candidates had given up in despair . The chief position had gone to Harmon without question . Overjoyed, Harmon hosted a party on the ship .
They were old friends, so Han Xiao, of course, gave him face .
“Congratulations to the next Rockfall Chief . ” The other chiefs of the Luhan Beastman Civilization came to congratulate Harmon one after another, all looking at Han Xiao with envy .
They had no idea how Harmon had such a good relationship with a Beyond Grade A . The War League of the tribe’s chief signified his network . With a Beyond Grade A friend, those chiefs knew very well that the Rockfall Tribe would rise after Harmon took on the position .
Watching Harmon be congratulated by his people, Han Xiao pondered . In his previous life, this storyline mission had been simple and rough—fighting from the start till the end . Harmon would then obtain the chief position through battle . Now, due to his interference, there was no battle . Therefore, he did not think any Dungeon Crystal would be created .
However, this did not matter to Han Xiao—he was not interested in such a little mission reward . He had gone to help because of his more than a decade long friendship with Harmon . Harmon had joined him when the Black Star Army was still the Black Star Mercenary Group . Han Xiao was never petty in helping an old friend such as Harmon, just like how he had treated Herlous .
On the table beside them, as Hadavy stuffed a huge chunk of Beastman-style burnt meat into his mouth, his eyes kept drifting toward Harmon . He moved his butt over to beside Hila and said softly, “Black Star has quite a good relationship with that Beastman . Is he always so caring about his officers?”
Hila was frowning and staring at the object that looked somewhat like an eyeball of a beast at the bottom of her cup . Hearing Hadavy’s question, she glanced at him . Her eyes seemed to be saying, Get away from me .
Ignored, Hadavy moved his butt to beside Feidin and softly said, “Brother Feidin, is Black Star always this good to his subordinates?”
Feidin rolled his eyes .
“Go away, I’m Chen Xing . ”
Not far away, a group of players gathered and chatted while looking around at the many famous Black Star Guards .
“I heard Black Star is heading to the Bloodshed Land’s headquarters this time . Could he be going there to make trouble?”
“No idea . But Black Star is going to meet the Tyrant again . There’ll definitely be a good show . ”
After Harmon’s War League mission was completed, Han Xiao gave these players new missions through the faction interface to make them follow him .
Although he initially did not plan to take players along to the Tyrant’s party, leaving these people halfway in the Seoul Star Cluster was not suitable . He did not want to lose this stack of leeks . Therefore, he gave them a following mission with a rich reward so that they would not run around .
Bun-Hit-Dog was not there, but there were still people posting his whereabouts on the forums . Now all the players knew that Ames and he were going to the Bloodshed Land headquarters together . Some even said that they were on a honeymoon trip to fight with Heber—which was very Beyond Grade A like .
Ever since Han Xiao and Ames formed an alliance, there had always been discussions about them being a couple on the forums . The players felt they were perfect for each other, and there was definitely something going on between them . Someone even wrote an adult novel about Black Star rising in position to conquer this capable woman, and it was rather popular .
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“Your Excellency Black Star…”
While drinking, Han Xiao heard someone call his name at the side . Han Xiao looked over . It was Faleta, who looked like he had something to say .
“What is it?” Han Xiao smiled . He was Harmon’s elderly father, after all, so Han Xiao’s tone was very friendly .
Faleta coughed and said, “Can we talk in private?”
Han Xiao nodded, put down the cup, and walked out of the party hall with Faleta . They came to an empty corridor on the flagship .
“What is it?”
“Your Excellency Black Star, I’m wondering… what’s the exact relationship between you and Harmon?” Faleta asked cautiously .
“He joined under my command more than a decade ago and has given me a lot of help . When my mother planet faced a disaster, he was there to help me . I agreed to join his War League before I was even a Calamity Grade . Therefore, you don’t have to worry . I don’t have any ulterior motive . ” Han Xiao smiled . He knew very well of Faleta’s worries .
After all, a Beyond Grade A personally helping someone fight for the chief position of a branch force within a Star System civilization looked suspicious in every way .
Faleta looked hesitant . Suddenly, he clenched his teeth and asked, “Your Excellency Black Star, I have a request… Does the Black Star Army accept race migration jobs?”
Han Xiao blinked, signaling for him to go on .
“The origin of us Luhan Beastmen is a stray civilization . Today, although we formed a Star System civilization, every tribe is still an individual nation . In terms of the development direction of the civilization, we have a lot of disagreements . I hope to migrate the Rockfall Tribe out of the Seoul Star Cluster . ”
“Why?” Han Xiao was curious . ”
“The Seoul Star Cluster is Klent Kingdom’s territory . They have a very strong desire to control everyone . There are a few Star System civilizations in their Star System; us Luhan Beastmen are just one of them .
“The other few civilizations are more or less connected to Klent . They have been marginalizing us, squeezing our resources to force us to become Klent’s vassal too . Our territory was three Star Zones wide more than a hundred years ago . Now, we only have one and a half . The Luhan Beastmen are brave and capable in combat . The faction of Supers in our people is very high . Klent has always had an interest in us .
“Our Rockfall Tribe hopes to maintain independence, and we are unwilling to become a vassal, but the majority of the tribes want to compromise with Klent . Our people who prefer independence are the minority, and we are all looking for a way out . ”
Han Xiao rubbed his chin and pondered . This was common in the universe . When a civilization had more than one government, there would always be disagreements when it came to the overall future direction of the entire race .
Such a political structure was not suitable for Star System civilizations . In Galaxy, where there were organizations everywhere, the decision of a civilization had to be made with the entire race in mind . However, having multiple governments meant they would have different interests, so conflict would occur very easily . Sadly, due to the Luhan Beastmen’s past, they were forced to use this structure . It would be very difficult to change it even though they knew what the problem was—no tribe was willing to voluntarily give up their power .
The Luhan Beastmen Civilization was considered a comparatively weak Star System civilization . Every tribe ruled a few colonial planets, and they only had around a hundred planets in total, spread about different places .
A Star System usually had more than ten Star Zones . For example, a powerful Star System civilization like Godora would be able to rule an entire Star System and all the Star Zones . On the other hand, multiple Star System civilizations existed in some Star Systems . They all ruled some Star Zones and fought for resources . Of course, those Star Systems were weaker in comparison .
“You want to make the Rockfall Tribe independent, leave the alliance civilization, and develop in another Star Cluster as a branch of the Luhan Beastmen?” Han Xiao nodded .
“That’s right . ” Faleta quickly agreed .
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“Do you know the consequences of that? If you do that, a lot of your people will choose to stay and not migrate with you . ” Han Xiao raised his brows .
“I will settle that . There are quite many who are displeased with Klent in the other tribes,” Faleta replied with a deep voice .
Han Xiao then stopped asking questions and slowly said, “Okay, when you’ve made up your mind, contact me anytime . ”
He only cared about carrying out the job in exchange for money . Someone else’s tribe would be someone else’s responsibility . With the Black Star Army’s ability, taking care of a tribe’s migration was no difficult task .
In the universe, it was not rare for a civilization’s government to seek independence, so he was not surprised by this .
Faleta nodded continuously . The migration process would be very dangerous, so they needed guards . Initially, he had been hesitant . Once he saw Harmon and Black Star’s relationship, he felt that the Black Star Army might be able to make this plan work .
The migration matter had to be discussed with the next chief, Harmon . However, with Harmon’s personality and experience, he would most likely refuse to be Klent’s vassal as well .
They arrived at the Rockfall Tribe’s planet and stayed as guests for three days . Then, Han Xiao bade farewell to Harmon and continued to head to the Bloodshed Land .
Harmon went to be a chief, but if the Rockfall Tribe decided to migrate, they would still have the chance to meet in the future .
Ten days later, a thick blue stream of light dashed across the universe .
Planet Heber appeared in their sights . The blue stream of light stopped, and a spaceship appeared, slowly flying toward Planet Heber . At this time, there were already many spaceships landing on and leaving Planet Heber .
“It’s been more than ten years since I last came . ” Looking at Planet Heber, it still had the same old look . Han Xiao turned to look at Ames and said, “I came with you last time too . ”
“You were much cuter back then . ” Ames smiled .
“Time sure passes fast . ” Han Xiao sighed and told Phillip to land the spaceship .
This was his second time stepping onto the Bloodshed Land’s headquarters . More than ten years ago, he had been Ames’ follower . Today, he had received an official invitation as someone that stood at the top of the Shattered Star Ring .
The spaceship had already reported their identity and flew into the port following instructions . As the ship landed, Hila and the Black Star Guards led the way at the front and disembarked from the spaceship first . Han Xiao and Ames then stepped onto the dock .
Both of them were wearing black . Han Xiao wore his black windbreaker, as usual, and a few mechanical hovering guards swam around him mischievously .
Ames wore her high-cut black dress as always . The dress complemented her long and beautiful legs, making her look royal and gorgeous .
“Your Excellency Black Star, Your Excellency Dragon Emperor . ”
The Vanguard Official captain, Fosters, was waiting at the dock to welcome the two of them . He greeted them with a stiff tone .
“Yo, isn’t this an old opponent?” Han Xiao chuckled . “I remember you were saying you’re going to kill me during the war . Why aren’t you saying that now?”
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Fosters clenched his teeth tightly and glared at Han Xiao, but he did not dare to respond . It was clear that the Tyrant intended to make peace with Black Star by inviting him this time, which actually made the Bloodshed Land officer feel quite resentful .
However, this was Heber’s order, and they could not disobey it . They had no choice but to swallow their rage .
“Please . Follow . Me!” Fosters squeezed out one word after another between his teeth, turned around, and led the way, making up his mind about not responding to Han Xiao .
Seeing this, Han Xiao did not want to make fun of him anymore . He walked beside Ames and followed Fosters into the guest castle .
He attended a Tyrant Party before, so he knew the procedure . They would usually stay a few days in the guest castle, communicate with the representatives of the other organizations, and expand their network while waiting for all the guests to arrive . The party would then start officially .
The players who followed behind were filled with curiosity . This was their first time in the Bloodshed Land headquarters, so it felt refreshing . They secretly wondered what Han Xiao’s intentions were . The Tyrant Party was an activity for those in high positions, so the players did not know about this at all .
After a peaceful walk, they arrived at the guest castle . There were already many representatives of large organizations inside . They were surprised to see Han Xiao and Ames, and the atmosphere became strange .
Many people looked like they could not wait to talk to them .
With the Evolution Cube in his hands, everyone wanted to get close to Han Xiao .
Han Xiao did not walk in immediately and asked, “Is the Tyrant not planning to see us now?”
“Don’t know, don’t ask me,” Fosters replied with a stiff tone .
Just as he was about to turn around and leave, he suddenly stopped and looked at Hadavy . “You’re now a member of the Black Star Army, huh?”
“Hmm?” Hadavy realized that Fosters was talking to him and nodded . “Yes, I’m now a Black Star Guard . The treatment’s quite good . Do you want to come too?”
Fosters felt as if he was being ridiculed and was furious .
Hadavy had once worked with the Bloodshed Land, but it had ended after Jorde used him . He had then joined Han Xiao .
However, in Fosters’ eyes, this felt like Hadavy had ‘walked into the light from the darkness’ . He was already enraged, and now he was furious and needed to vent it . “As a Bloodshed Land Vanguard Official, I challenge the Black Star Army’s Black Star Guards . Who dares fight me?”
Hearing what Fosters said, Ames and Han Xiao’s expressions became strange . They looked at each other’s eyes and realized that they thought of the same thing as if they had communicated with their eyes .
Haven’t we seen this before?
Isn’t this similar to when you challenged that traitor, Carroll?
Han Xiao smiled with resignation .
In the past, he had taught Floating Dragon’s traitor a lesson for Ames . Now, the Bloodshed Land’s officers had become the side that were displeased and wanting to challenge his guards . How the tables had turned .
Fosters was loyal to the Tyrant . Heber had failed in establishing power, so Fosters wanted to try to earn some pride back . Hence, he targeted Han Xiao’s officers . Although Han Xiao was an invited guest, the relationship between the two sides was odd . He was not willing to show friendliness to an enemy that had killed more than three digits of Bloodshed Land high-level combatants .
It was a just challenge, so it would be difficult even for a Beyond Grade A to stop it . Furthermore, the Bloodshed Land did not stop Han Xiao from challenging Carroll more than ten years ago .
Like thunder, his voice attracted the attention of the various representatives in the hall .
Hila narrowed her eyes and stepped forward . “Where are we going to fight?”
“Who are you?”
“Captain of the Black Star Guards, Hila!”
A murderous intent flashed through Fosters’ eyes . Just as he was about to speak, a shadow suddenly shrouded him . A deep voice came from behind him .
“Get back . ”
The crowd looked up and their expression changed . It was the Tyrant, Heber .
Hearing Heber ordering him to stop the challenge, Fosters clenched his teeth and turned around and left, quickly disappearing from everyone’s sight .
Hila took a few steps, too .
Han Xiao narrowed his eyes and looked up at the tiny mountain-tall Heber . Heber looked down at him with an expressionless face .
The atmosphere around seemed to become heavy . Other than Ames, everyone in the hall felt that it was difficult to breathe .
As the atmosphere kept getting tenser, Heber suddenly spoke and shattered the uptight atmosphere .
“Black Star, Dragon Emperor, follow me . Let’s have a chat between us five Beyond Grade As . ”
Then, he turned around and walked into his palace .
It seemed like how the two of them treated each other in the future would be decided this time . Without hesitation, Han Xiao told Hila and the others to rest in the guest room while he followed Heber into the palace .
“All five?”
With a faint smile on her face, Ames followed him into the palace as well .
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