Skeleton Elf
Chapter 632 Plucking Chestnuts from the Fire
Honestly, the specialty drinks of the Sea Race are not bad, at least Li Hao can accept them.
"Thank you, I really appreciate you this time." Olivia curiously looked at the human in front of her. She seemed to have underestimated this person's strength. The other party's sacrifice might have failed, but it was also possible that Li Hao suppressed it with some unique method. If it was the latter, then Li Hao's abilities needed to be redefined.
"You're too kind, I'm also a member of the team." Li Hao smiled. "However, the people this time should have come for you, so you still need to be careful."
"Yes, when I first saw this mission, I thought it was quite suitable. I have to investigate when I get back. Although I don't know who's behind it, the Dark Assassins will definitely pay the price." Olivia nodded. Whoever wanted to target the Palani family would pay a heavy price. This matter would be reported to the family. "I heard you're going to challenge Howson?"
Li Hao smiled. "How did you know?"
It seemed that Shirian or Helena weren't tight-lipped. He hadn't even made a move yet, but was it going to be made known to everyone? Or was it a deliberate attempt to stir things up? It seemed like Shirian's style.
Olivia smiled slightly. "There are no absolute secrets. Half is hearing, half is guessing. Helena also came to me about this. Leaving aside whether you can beat him or not, the Yimoggu family's influence in the Ozier Empire is not inferior to the royal family, especially in the current situation. Li Hao, I know your strength is very strong, and you need Ozier's support now, but this decision is very risky, and Howson probably knows about it too."
Li Hao's goal should be to get the support of the Ozier royal family, but this was a bit like snatching chestnuts from the fire.
Li Hao shrugged helplessly. This sea woman was an understanding person. In this situation, there was no point in hiding it. "I've already agreed, so I'll just fight. Besides, Howson provoked me first, so I was going to find a chance to get even."
"Are you talking about Gaia? Gaia and the Fifth Miss of the Yimoggu family are not important. It's just that the Rastaya family's team wants to take advantage of the Empress's succession to return to the Council of Elders, so they will inevitably be suppressed desperately. As long as the Yimoggu family's power is still there, Gaia has no hope, and the same goes for the other family members," Olivia said. "New civilizations have the troubles of new civilizations, and the situation of our old families is the same. Also, even if you challenge him, it won't necessarily be Howson who will fight. Leviathan's strength should not be underestimated, and there are several others. Tianren are not orcs, you should also know that the Captain's ranking can't represent everything."
In terms of Captain's ranking, Olivia was not high either, but she was already a master who had opened the Star Ring, and the orcs were really not worth looking at.
"Helena is sending me two brothers, that should be enough." Li Hao's mood improved when he thought about seeing Robbie and Ant after returning.
Olivia didn't know what to say. She thought that Li Hao was just an individual case among humans. This kind of situation happened from time to time in seed civilizations, probably a special case of gene selection, but she would not deny anything. Li Hao had his own plans.
"There's something I really want to ask you. Who's behind the Lartu Empire?" Li Hao suddenly asked.
Olivia was slightly taken aback and looked at Li Hao. "Why do you ask that?"
"The Star Alliance is the order established by the Tianren. Except for the Sea Race and the Dragon Race, the others are actually passive. The orcs' actions are so rampant, they are obviously being condoned. Although the orcs will pay protection fees to all three major forces, I think there is only one real backer, right?" Li Hao said.
This was analyzed by Kevin and others, and he wanted to confirm it.
Olivia nodded. "In essence, it's the tacit approval of first-class civilizations. The Silver Heart Commerce Alliance is the closest to the Lartu Empire. The power of the Commerce Alliance is already unfathomable."
Li Hao understood that their guess was probably like this, so Kepler was very likely to encounter war, and military expansion was inevitable, otherwise the consequences would be unimaginable.
"Are you, De Faltendis, and Ning Long coming to adjudication with the intention of forming some kind of alliance to jointly fight against the Silver Heart Commerce Alliance?" Li Hao said.
Olivia glanced at Li Hao and did not directly answer, "What are your thoughts?"
"Actually, for the Sea Race, balance is the most in line with the Sea Race's interests. Once the Tianren become dominant, they are likely to follow the old path of the Galactic Empire. Now, the one who has the most potential to become an emperor is definitely not Ozier or Seventh Art, but Silver Heart. I have a small suggestion, we humans can't participate in the upper-level games, but in fighting against the orcs, we humans are willing to be pioneers," Li Hao said. He also knew what Olivia meant, that he and the humans were not yet qualified to be on the table, but he felt that this was an alternative opportunity.
Olivia still had a smile on her face. "I can't help with this."
"No need to help. The Sea Race is the most skilled in trading in the Star Alliance. I wonder if you can open up some channels for us to get warships," Li Hao asked.
Just those ring-shaped spaceships and some Tianren arms were definitely not enough. This was not just for Kepler, but also for the Solar System. After Markum Wufa completely organized the force structure, he would definitely improve the Solar System's defense as soon as possible. Currently, it was like an open door for the orcs to plunder.
Compared to his "working" situation, that was definitely not good. It still needed normal military trade. As long as there was a chance, he would try it. In fact, the Solar System had also been making efforts in this regard. There was even a funny thing that happened before, they actually tried to buy Lartu equipment. What could they buy if they thought about it with their butts?
Of course, Olivia knew Li Hao's thoughts and intentions, but this was not something she could promise casually. "I can't guarantee anything, but I can try."
"Thank you." Li Hao raised his glass, and Olivia also raised her glass and touched it. Since the orcs had paid protection fees to the three major Tianren forces, it would probably be difficult to import weapons and equipment on a large scale. Then, from the remaining choices, the best choice was the Sea Race.
Outside the door, Kuta was excitedly waving his fists. Great, Olivia usually had an arrogant look, it was rare to have such a good conversation, which meant that Brother Li was gradually showing his charm, this was a good sign.
Gaia was a little resentful. It seemed that he had disappeared from Kuta's brother-in-law list, and the future of being a gigolo was becoming increasingly difficult.
Li Hao and others embarked on their return journey. At the Judgement Hymn, Robbie and Cheng Konghai had already arrived. The two brothers were already excited. As the most experienced old brothers of the Apocalypse Hunters, they both knew one thing, that there were two worlds with and without Li Hao. They didn't care about Tianren or demons, they couldn't wait.
After arriving at Judgement, Helena personally met the two. Since she used a special quota, she always had to take a look in person. Overall, that Robbie seemed to be very good, enthusiastic, and felt that his strength should be okay. The other skinny human... if he was a little shorter, he would be mistaken for a Sea Race. He didn't talk much, and didn't show any desire to perform. She didn't know if Li Hao was abusing his power for personal gain, but at this time, she could only wait for Li Hao to come back.
Hermia and Helena were enjoying afternoon tea time. "Li Hao and the others should be back soon, the C5 mission has been completed."
"How are the two people he asked for?" Hermia asked curiously.
"Don't mention it, I feel like I've been tricked. One is boastful and his eyes are wandering, and the other feels a bit socially awkward, doesn't talk much, is thin and small, and can't see any fighting power." Helena shrugged helplessly. "If that kid Li Hao doesn't perform well, see how I'll deal with him!"
Hermia smiled slightly. "It shouldn't be the case, but Howson is already on guard."
"Ah, what's the situation? Who leaked it?" Helena was slightly taken aback. Of course, she wouldn't spread it. This matter must be done unexpectedly to be effective. Once Howson was prepared, it would be tricky.
"I don't know, but it's certain that Howson is prepared. He didn't take the initiative to attack, I'm afraid he's also holding back to kill the chicken to warn the monkey."
"Are you saying that I wasted two quotas for nothing?" Helena pursed her sexy lips. This was a bit of a loss.
"That's not necessarily true. Li Hao, how should I put it, I can't quite understand him. He doesn't look very strong, but he is very strong, but I don't know where he is strong." Hermia said as she recalled.
"What are you talking about, his characteristics are clear at a glance, Zhoulan-level Zhou Force, a relatively special multi-attribute. I guess he should have opened the Star Ring. Even if he can't defeat Howson, he has a certain chance. After all, his characteristics don't belong to our Tianren routine. Besides, as long as he can force out Howson's trump card, it's not a loss."
"We'll know when he comes back," Hermia looked at Helena, "If he wins, are you really going to give it?"
"Ah, I really haven't thought about it. If he wins by any chance, I'll give it. It's just that I'll think of a way at that time, and don't make it too obvious." Helena still thought that the possibility was extremely low. "By the way, De Faltendis asked you to watch the comet, are you ready?"
"Ready for what?" Hermia was slightly stunned.
Helena chuckled. "This is a date. This kid is really handsome, looks cold, but is actually very gentle, very gentlemanly, has good strength, and has a good family background. I feel like you can make a move. If you really think he's good, don't hang him, I suspect that Ning Long has other ideas about him."
"Ah?" Hermia showed a surprised expression, and Helena couldn't help but pinch her tender face.
"With your little expression, which man can resist it," Helena teased, "What's so surprising about this? The Dragon Race isn't immune to worldly affairs either, they just put on a detached attitude. We need the Dragon Race, and the Dragon Race needs us too, besides, he's also one of the candidates. With his help, the odds are much greater."
"It hasn't reached that level yet." Hermia looked out the window sadly. Before Li Hao appeared, she also thought that De Faltendis was a more ideal partner, but after seeing Li Hao, it seemed that she had some new ideas. It wasn't to say that she was interested in Li Hao, that was a bit of an exaggeration, it was just that she saw a completely different life and life experience from Li Hao. Although she could experience the life of "ordinary people" in the Hymn through the Imperial Tool, it was always like looking at flowers in the fog, and she had not gotten rid of her identity from beginning to end.
She longed for that kind of unrestrained, truly free experience.
Helena didn't think too much. She had been annoyed by Leviathan recently. This bastard's tricks were endless, and it had to be said that he really suited her taste, but his purpose was too impure. Since Leviathan wanted to act, she would keep hanging him and make a judgment after Li Hao took action.
(Polina's pregnancy originally wanted to be written as her leaving Li Hao's DNA during the experiment, which was artificially cultivated. Would it be too dark?
Dear family members, the five-chapter main mission during the holiday is completed!)
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