Chapter 351 - The Black Star Will Bless You

Through battlefield repairs, Han Xiao had obtained several new blueprints, including the Hovering Turner, High Caliber Defensive Machine Gun, and the Offensive, Defensive, and Scouting Enlistee Class armors. As expected, the NCO Class armor required [Heavy Machinery Modification], so the progress was stagnant. The Great Mechanic Han was not one to return empty-handed, so leveraging his military connections, he purchased three types of NCO Class armors for around 2,000 Enas. Returning to Juberly Hub, he learned that [Heavy Machinery Modification] was now available, allowing him to acquire its blueprint. He would then assemble different sets of armor and sell them to players. The cost of purchasing the armors could easily be recouped through sales. Everyone received 12,000 Credibility Points, significantly boosting their purchasing power. Han Xiao was thrilled. This mass-produced armor sold exceptionally well, and its attributes could be enhanced merely by applying his experience to level up the blueprints. Moreover, his Machinery Affinity bonus made the produced armors far superior to factory-line versions. After selling them, he could still earn long-term repair commissions. The commission from hiring mercenaries could only afford one class advancement knowledge, but through profiting from players, that income could be multiplied many times. The Credibility Points of the Black Star Mercenary Group increased substantially, granting them their first combat mission experience. The Sunils documented their missions meticulously, including their request for the most dangerous missions and their flawless completion without any casualties. This new information was invaluable. The relationship with the Sunils was unlocked, jumping immediately to 1,000 points (reaching 'Friendly' status). Their Renown also increased by five points—two more than the original reward—spreading Black Star's reputation across the mercenary industry. The most direct gain was a 10,000 EXP increase in Faction single mission rewards, translating to an additional 260,000 daily EXP due to the 26x multiplier. After the rewards were distributed, mercenaries began departing one after another, but Han Xiao stayed in Forest City. The players lingered for a few days, growing slightly impatient. On this day, the players found Han Xiao, and Frenzied Sword asked, 'Black Phantom, you... when are we returning? What's the holdup?' 'Waiting for someone,' Han Xiao replied. The players initially thought the Catastrophe mission was over, but Han Xiao's eyes gleamed with a different intention! ... A day later, Sunil Military sent a representative to inform Han Xiao that Herlous desired a meeting. Han Xiao narrowed his eyes and smiled. 'Finally.' Following the soldiers to a base facility, he entered a private room where Herlous waited. The man stood up, waved, and dismissed the soldiers—leaving only the two in the room. There were two glasses of alcohol on the table. Han Xiao glanced around and sat down promptly. 'I thought you’d contact me sooner.' Herlous sighed. He had never expected such待遇, but it mainly stemmed from three reasons: First, they needed to address the lingering effects of their split. Second, Herlous was powerful, and strength signified status. Only two known Grade B Supers existed in the galaxy—Fernas had departed, and Herlous had emerged. Third, they now had a chance to resurrect the Commander Class armor. 'You seem to have many questions, but first—' Han Xiao raised his glass, swirling it slowly, and deliberately said in a measured tone, 'Do you believe I’m a foreseer?' Herlous’s eyes sparkled. 'Did you foresee my role in protecting the race long ago, and that’s why you reached out to me?' 'Of course,' Han Xiao mockingly replied. 'I didn’t know a bar owner was secretly a Grade B Super, and I also didn’t realize his armor, Shattered Light, was used to fight the Catastrophe.' Herlous smiled bitterly. No one knew his armor’s true name, proving the foreseer’s credibility. Yet, this left him another question: 'How far can you see into the future? How many things can you foresee?' 'Hahaha, honestly, I can only piece together fragments of the future. I don’t know much. If I hadn’t accidentally glimpsed Sunil’s fate, I wouldn’t have come,' Han Xiao honestly admitted without blinking. 'I see. Though I don’t know much about the galaxy, I’ve heard foresight usually has limitations.' Herlous understood and was glad Han Xiao had seen Sunil’s future instead of another’s. Maybe this was the long-awaited luck for his race. Suddenly, Herlous’s eyes sharpened. He stared at Han Xiao and低声 said, 'So, what’s your real motive?' The atmosphere turned tense, and faint flames flickered around Herlous. He felt Han Xiao definitely had a goal, or else he wouldn’t have revealed his foresight. This mysterious man must be seeking something from the Sunils. Han Xiao put down his glass and said slowly, 'Let me tell you a story... In a planet where its surface civilization lagged behind, there was a handsome test subject. One day, he underwent an experiment, awakened the foresight ability, and saw fragments of the future. Relying on this foresight, he escaped successfully and gained freedom, then destroyed the evil enemy of his planet, becoming a legend known throughout the entire planet. However, at this time, he saw a new future—a man-made disaster from the sky would strike his mother planet. The people behind it hid in the depths of the universe, so he left and stepped into a broader world, searching for ways to save his mother planet... Naturally, I am that handsome man:' Han Xiao adjusted his collar. 'We’re from different races, so aesthetic differences are normal.' Herlous couldn’t maintain his serious face anymore; his lips twitched in shamelessness. In Sunil culture, such self-praise was considered shameless... 'Okay...' After a moment’s pause, Herlous remembered their discussion. 'So, you’re here to save your mother planet. What does that have to do with Sunil?' Han Xiao smiled. 'My home planet is in the Garton Galaxy, soon to face a disaster. I think Sunils are more familiar with the name behind it.' Herlous blinked several times before his expression changed. 'DarkStar!?' He suddenly realized everything made sense and was connected! DarkStar was their mutual enemy; thus, he came to Sunil. This was his motive! 'The mercenaries under me are warriors from my planet too,' Han Xiao added. 'They know this and followed me for the same reason. They can vouch for me anytime. I helped you not only because we share a tragic fate but also because I’m seeking an ally. Since you now understand, there’s no need to worry.' Herlous’ expression softened, and he respected Han Xiao deeply. 'So, you’re one of Sunil’s guardians—a hero trying to protect his planet.' Without blushing, Han Xiao modestly said, 'I’m not a hero. I just have responsibilities on my shoulders.' The Great Mechanic Han felt like he’d traveled back in time when acting like a brainwashed man. His actor’s soul was on fire. In this moment, Herlous felt Han Xiao was much grander and taller, making him slightly ashamed. Han Xiao, however, had the resolve to immediately look for ways to save his planet just because he foresaw parts of the future—he was a complete doer. Yet, even after his race faced disaster, he still escaped reality for so long. Just thinking about it made his face hot—he couldn’t maintain his tough front anymore.⁠​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​‌​‌​​‌​‌‌​​​‌​‌‌‌‌​‌‌‌​‌​‌​​​‌​​‌⁠