Chapter 872: 872
Chapter 872 Banquet and Reques
The duration of everyone’s evolution process differed . As the cocoons slowly broke one after another, people groggily woke up, sensing the changes within themselves .
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The Evolution Cube raised one’s life level, and the normal people were unlike players in that they could not get used to their new changes immediately . Their way to improvement was through long hours of extended practice, where many streams flowed to form a river . It was usually only when they broke through to a new realm that such a drastic change occurred .
Thus, most of the people present were satisfied with the effect of the Evolution Cube, especially the Calamity Grade Supers . The stronger their body, the better the effect of using the Evolution Cube .
“What a novel experience . ” Pamela curiously observed the changes in her body . As a biological genetic engineer, she could feel the process more acutely, and her professionalism surfaced . “This is a pure evolution at the genetic level, not environmentally induced mutation but rather optimization . One’s original racial characteristics amplify the advantages of the genes, and their strengths are strengthened . If there are no sequelae, it is practically perfect .
“The source of this power is unknown . It’s like a divine blessing… The cells seemed to have received some sort of radiation . Is the essence of evolutionary energy a special kind of radiation?”
While she was muttering, the reception robot came up to her and said, “Congratulations . In order to celebrate your evolution, the Black Star Army will be holding a banquet tomorrow . The Army Commander and the officers will attend, and you’re welcome to participate, hum…”
Every race that had completed their evolution would receive an invite from the reception robots . The Flower Sprite Tribe leader suppressed his excitement and nodded . “We will be there . ”
“The invite has been sent . On it is the time and place . I’ll remind you again closer to the time . Also, please remember to dress formally . ”
“Understood . ” Everyone else nodded in agreement .
The purpose of their trip was completed, and everyone in the room was in a good mood . Practically all the elites accepted the invitation, opting to stay and attend the banquet .
It was to be held the next day, so everyone proceeded back to their accommodation .
After resting for a day, the elites took off their battle suits and armor, donning the formal attire of their respective civilizations, and proceeded to the banquet venue .
In the commander’s room, Han Xiao also donned a suit, looking at himself in the mirror .
The man in the mirror was tall and well-built, wearing a compressed orb necklace and a thick black cloak with white borders on his shoulders . The emblem of the Black Star Army was embroidered on his back, lined with the dark-red fur of a rare beast . The neckline of the cloak had three silver magnetic clasps that could be joined to wrap around the body . It matched with the black top and pants provided .
Han Xiao could not help but comment, “I would like to know who designed this suit . Is the person treating me like a crow?”
“I designed it based on your usual attire, hum…”
“It seems like I will need to modify the data collection algorithm,” Han Xiao muttered to himself .
After washing his face, Han Xiao opened his door to find all his officers outside in their formal attire waiting for him .
Sweeping his eyes over them, he looked at everyone’s designs .
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Han Xiao interestedly sized up everyone . “All of you look pretty good . ”
“It’s been a while since I wore my robes . It’s a little awkward . ” Feidin adjusted his neckline, looking a little helpless .
Because Han Xiao normally did not host such events, few of them had seen each other in formal attire .
Hila frowned . “You know I have no interest in these activities . If I have time to attend a banquet, I’d rather be training . ”
“Just training itself wouldn’t help . You need to rest and relax at times . ” Han Xiao waved his hands . “Recently, because of the problem with the Arcane Church, my nerves have been stretched out, and now that this problem has finally been solved, I can relax for today . Don’t think about training anymore . ”
“I don’t like conversing with strangers . ” Hila shook her head .
“Uh… these people are all the elites of their civilizations . They’re probably formidable characters, and if you get to know them, you could organize a spar . ”
“That sounds good . ” Hila’s eyes flickered .
Han Xiao chatted with his entourage while he walked, all the way until they arrived at the banquet . There were already a lot of people within, and it was boisterous .
The banquet hall was a special hall designed for this purpose, and its decorations were opulent . Tables were filled with full, and innumerable delicacies were delivered like flowing water . The foods were complex and catered toward the tastes of different races .
The elites of all races were present, and various styles and designs of clothing were on full display, dazzling the eyes . It fully demonstrated the diversity of the interstellar society .
Han Xiao led his people to the front, where he attracted all gazes .
“Ahem, on behalf of the Black Star Army, welcome to the evening banquet…”
Clearing his throat, Han Xiao smiled as he spoke . As the host, he had to give some pleasantries before the banquet could formally begin .
After giving a brief speech, the atmosphere at the banquet grew much warmer . Many people took the initiative to approach Han Xiao and chat with him enthusiastically .
The majority of people had stayed behind in order to converse with Han Xiao . It was not every day that one had the means to come into contact with a Beyond Grade A .
Very quickly, a crowd was surrounding Han Xiao . With a smile on his face, and seemingly not bored of the small talk, he continued to access everyone present .
In just this short period, he had seen many of the ‘acquaintances’ he knew in his past life . All of these people were famed personalities that the players from Shattered Star Ring had met in various regions while adventuring .
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Some of them were very cheerful and sociable, while some wore hooded cloaks as though they were trying to hide themselves . One of them was even mumbling to himself, as though he was neurotic .
While, in front of Han Xiao, these characters’ fame was not worth mentioning, in front of the players, they were all big-shot characters .
As for all the elites that came to talk, Han Xiao collected all their contact details . This gave them a pleasant surprise because they did not expect a Beyond Grade A to be so easy to approach .
Collecting their contact information was akin to collecting their potential storyline missions for Han Xiao . In addition, these elites all had considerable power in the respective civilizations, which could be regarded as networking .
While conversing, Han Xiao heard someone calling him from behind in a shy tone .
“Your… Your Excellency Black Star, I’m Pamela from the Flower Sprite Tribe, a biological genetic engineer . ”
Han Xiao turned back and smiled . “Is there anything you need?”
“I… I’m one of your admirers . I would like to know you . Could you accept my communicator number?” Pamela looked excited . She had watched him from the side for a while and realized that Han Xiao did not reject such requests . Thus, she had gathered up her courage to talk to him and exchange contact information .
Feeling her impure gaze on him, Han Xiao laughed dumbly .
Am I being picked up now?
What a rare occasion .
“Ok . Send it to me . ” Han Xiao did not reject her . A biological genetic engineer was worth him befriending .
Although it was impossible for these elites to jump ship, he could still recruit them if he ran into some special situations in the future or request their aid .
“Thank you!” After exchanging contact details, Pamela behaved as though she had just obtained his autograph, her face full of joy as she hugged her communicator close to her chest .
Not far away, Sylvia saw this entire scene and lightly snorted . “Humph, airhead . ”
As the banquet progressed, the guests became more absorbed in the atmosphere and relaxed more .
Batch after batch of guests exchanged their contact information with Han Xiao before being content enough to retreat . Han Xiao finally managed to get a breather and sighed in relief as he grabbed one of the alcoholic beverages from a floating tray . He drained half the cocktail, which held a blue gradient, to moisten his throat .
The cooling yet spicy alcohol flowed into his throat, and there was an aftertaste of sweetness . Han Xiao felt rejuvenated and smiled .
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Walking to a corner, he slowly drank whilst surveying the scene .
After working for so many years, the Black Star Army had finally reached its current scale, which gave Han Xiao mixed feelings .
“What are you reminiscing about?” Hila carried a deep red cocktail as she walked over .
“How did you know?” Han Xiao raised a brow .
“I’ve known you for so long . How could I not understand? Seeing your eyes, I know that you’re recalling something,” Hila blandly replied .
“Speaking of, I just recalled something . Twenty years ago, back on Planet Aquamarine, when I just… cough, just lost my memories, you were the first friend I met, and the earliest . ”
“That’s right . In the blink of an eye, it’s been so many years . ” Hila followed Han Xiao’s gaze and looked around the entire venue . “Those years, I struggled in despair and never thought that I would step into the universe one day and have such a future . Now, looking back, it seems like those days on Planet Aquamarine belonged to a past life . ”
“Thinking back, I endured for a good half a year in the Germinal Organization base . It was lucky that you left the base once in a while, or else I would never have escaped . ”
“It’s good that you know this . ” The corners of Hila’s mouth curled up .
Han Xiao laughed as he reminisced, but suddenly, his laughter stopped, and he shook his head . “There are so many things that happened after . You felt that you owed me, so you always chose to fight for me . However, your ability is not only at this level, and you have the potential to reach Beyond Grade A . One day, you will obtain this power, and at that time, will you still fight shoulder to shoulder with me?”
Hila hesitated for a while before shaking her head . “I don’t know . ”
“An honest answer . Promises are the most unreliable thing . Who can predict the future properly?” Han Xiao shrugged and raised his glass . “At least, you’re still by my side now . To our friendship, cheers . ”
“You sound so old fashioned . ”
“Please, we’re already in our forties… although if we look from the perspective of our life spans, we’re just little brats . ”
“You’re the little brat . ”
Hila’s expression was disdainful, but a smile still hung on her lips as she raised her glass to clink Han Xiao’s .
“Cheers . ”
They both took a sip of their drinks .
Han Xiao wiped his mouth . He was about to say something else, but a guest suddenly walked over, as though he wished to talk, yet there was a hesitant look .
Seeing someone approached, they both stopped talking, and Han Xiao took the initiative to ask, “Is there something?”
“Your Excellency Black Star, I’m Ceselin from the Gulal Civilization . I have a matter that I would like to discuss privately . ”
Gulal Civilization? Han Xiao quickly searched on his quantum network .
This was a Star Cluster Civilization that seemed to have been embroiled in civil strife for a long time . Their internal issues were serious and had evolved to the point of military division .
This Ceselin was a Calamity Grade elite belonging to the current ruling party of the civilization . Not only was he one of the strongest guardians but also an army commander with high power .
“What do you want to talk in private for?” Han Xiao raised his brow . “Can’t we talk here?”
Ceselin shook his head . “It’s not suitable in a public venue . ”
“You must at least tell me your intentions . ”
Ceselin paused for a moment before solemnly saying, “This is a request . Please believe me . I come with sincerity . ”
Han Xiao stroked his chin, smelling the possibility of a mission .
To have a mission bring itself to me, it’s quite worthwhile to listen to it…
As he thought of this, Han Xiao passed his glass to Hila before turning to walk toward a side entrance . There were private conference rooms located along the corridor there .
“Follow me . ”
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