Chapter 188 He is Already a Super-A

The spaceship sailed into the Legion Headquarters' private port, gliding from a secret route into Han Xiao's personal pier. This pier was not open to ordinary Legion members, belonging to a back door exclusively for high-level cadres. Unlike the bustling atmosphere of the other dozen or so ship ports, this place seemed quite deserted, with a solemn atmosphere.

Dozens of high-level cadres who had been summoned were already waiting at the pier, their expressions serious.

Among them were many Calamity Grades who had been fighting on the front lines. Due to the rumors of Han Xiao's advancement to Super-A, the situation of the secret war had presented a bizarre change. The two sides, who had originally been fighting fiercely for several months, tacitly gathered their troops after this news broke, reducing the number of large-scale battles and starting to observe the situation. The Black Star Army was also able to draw its cadres back.

Both sides knew that if both sides had Super-A Grades, then the future direction of the war would not be something they could decide.

Although Han Xiao had not shown himself, the influence of his becoming a Super-A had indirectly affected the secret war.

*Chi-*

The hatch opened, and Han Xiao strode out. The gazes of many cadres, including Sylvia, all converged on him, their eyes filled with excitement, agitation, joy, and anticipation.

The cadres sized up Han Xiao. Although his appearance had not changed significantly, everyone felt a faint pressure, a natural suppression originating from the level of life itself.

The crowd exchanged glances secretly, their expressions mysterious, then looked at Fording behind Han Xiao. Fording smiled and nodded to the crowd.

Han Xiao stepped onto the pier, glanced at the crowd, nodded slightly, and strode forward. The cadres made way, allowing Han Xiao to pass through, then moved to follow behind him, heading into the Legion headquarters in a mighty procession.

The group arrived at the commander's office in the headquarters. Sylvia, walking at the end, closed the door. Only then did Han Xiao turn to face the crowd, nodding and saying, "I know you're all curious about whether those rumors outside are true. I've been issuing notices to you all, and now I can tell you in person that the rumors are true. I am already a Super-A Grade powerhouse."

Upon hearing Han Xiao's personal confirmation, the tense expressions on everyone's faces immediately relaxed. Some were excitedly overjoyed, while others were filled with envy and admiration.

Sylvia and Melos were the most excited at this time, as they were the most loyal to Han Xiao and had long been tied to the Black Star Army.

Reynard couldn't wait to immediately ask Han Xiao for advice on mechanical technology, as he had an extremely high enthusiasm for learning.

Many of the Calamity Grade powerhouses who had joined a few years ago were secretly delighted. They had joined the Black Star Army back then because of Han Xiao's reputation as a Super-A Grade seed, with the goal of betting on his potential. If Han Xiao could one day become a real Super-A Grade, they would be the core members of a Super-A Grade force.

Now it seemed that this group of people had won their bet, and the future was like an unfolded scroll, a smooth path.

Vice-commander Lagi shook his head and sighed, his face full of sorrow. "You've become a Super-A Grade, and we're likely to be drawn into the vortex of Super-A Grade struggles in the future, encountering stronger and stronger opponents. I feel like my life is becoming less and less secure. I really want to resign as vice-commander... Reynard, does the logistics department still need people? Are there any more leisurely positions?"

Reynard was expressionless. "Sure, I happen to be short of a high-level enchanting engineer. I'll pay you 2,000 Enas per day, working fifteen hours a day, with occasional overtime. Want to give it a try?"

"...Never mind, vice-commander is still more suitable for me. I can get paid without working, how great."

Han Xiao's forehead bulged with veins. "Talking about slacking off in front of me, do you think I don't exist? By the way, what about the Tomar I gave you? How's he learning?"

Upon hearing this, Lagi's face became even more sorrowful. This person was filled with a low-energy aura, as if he would squat in the corner and draw circles at any time.

"Where did you find that genius? He makes me feel like I've wasted so many years studying magic. Sure enough, I shouldn't have become a magician back then..."

Alright, go to the side and sulk...

Han Xiao's mouth twitched slightly. He composed himself, restored a serious expression, and spoke in a deep voice.

"The main reason for gathering everyone today is to inform you of two things. The first is that I have become a Super-A Grade. The status of a Super-A Grade, I don't need to emphasize, because of this, the Black Star Army's business will usher in an expansion opportunity far beyond the past, rising to become a true Super-A Grade force, rivaling the Crimson Dynasty."

Speaking of business, except for Lagi, who was still muttering to himself, the faces of Sylvia and the other cadres became serious.

"This matter should have been handled with great fanfare, so that the entire Star Field would remember my existence..." Han Xiao raised a finger and shook it. "But for some reason, it's temporarily inconvenient for me to confirm my becoming a Super-A Grade to the outside world, nor do I plan to immediately issue an announcement within the Legion. The announcement will be delayed for a while... But personally admitting it is just a formal high-profile act. Some forces basically recognize the truth of the rumors, and even if I don't announce it, they will definitely send various envoys to contact us."

"Therefore, I need you to secretly contact these forces who intend to cooperate with us under a certain degree of concealment, screen the targets, and establish cooperative relationships. This matter involves the scale and level of our becoming a Super-A Grade force, and the sooner we do it, the better. As for how to do it specifically, you are all veterans of the Legion, and you know what to do."

Everyone nodded in unison.

Isn't it just a behind-the-scenes deal? They had long learned it from the commander.

Han Xiao raised a second finger. "The second thing is to give you benefits..."

As he spoke, he took out the Evolution Cube and made it float in mid-air. He looked around and smiled slightly.

"This is the Evolution Cube, that's right, the cosmic treasure in Sisko's hands. Due to some coincidence, I intercepted this thing and had a fight with Sisko. Now this thing is in my hands..." Then he briefly explained the use and deeds of the Evolution Cube.

As soon as he said this, everyone was stunned, their faces dumbfounded.

The outside world rumored that Black Star and Sisko had fought, and people had always speculated on why the two would fight, and the Legion cadres were very curious about this, but they did not expect the reason to be the Evolution Cube!

The Evolution Cube has changed hands?

It's in our Black Star Army's hands?!

A Calamity Grade cadre, Miskicci, swallowed his saliva, his expression nervous with anticipation, and stuttered, "Y-you mean, you want us to enjoy the effects of the Evolution Cube?"

Han Xiao nodded and smiled. "I've already used it on Fording and the others. Since the Cube is in my hands, I will naturally treat it as a benefit for the Legion. You are all the backbone of the Legion, and helping you gain stronger power is good for the Legion."

Many of the Calamity Grade cadres who joined later were overjoyed. They did not expect such benefits. For most Calamity Grades, any means to increase their strength were extremely attractive to them.

Lagi also stopped sulking and suddenly stepped forward, grabbing Han Xiao's hand with a serious expression.

"As your vice-commander, I have an obligation to remind you that the order of enjoying benefits should follow the Legion's level. I have sweated for the Legion, I have bled for the Legion, and I am still the vice-commander with the position only below you, you know what I mean."

Han Xiao shook off his hand, glanced at him sideways. "I admit that you have sweated for the Legion, but whether you have bled, that's hard to say."

Lagi immediately covered his chest, with an extremely weak expression. "Actually...I was seriously injured on the front line..."

"Go to the side, anyway, you won't be short of your benefits." Han Xiao said angrily, not wanting to talk nonsense with him. "You lie down as soon as you talk about work, and you jump around as soon as you talk about benefits. You're really getting more and more greasy."

However, even Lagi, a salted fish who was not interested in most things, was attracted by the Evolution Cube, which shows how tempting the Evolution Cube's benefits were.

The Evolution Cube is provided to cadres for free. For other Legion members, Han Xiao did not intend to hide it. He planned to fully protect the Evolution Cube after forming an alliance with the Crimson Dynasty, and then open the right to use the Evolution Cube to the entire Legion. According to the Legion member's level, as long as they spend enough contribution points, they can enjoy the effect of the Cube, comprehensively improving the combat effectiveness of the Legion members.

This can also attract countless espers to join the Legion.

At the same time, this is also a new service provided to players. The 40% experience penalty only works on leveling up. This is not a big problem for players. As long as it is used after reaching the version's level cap, the experience penalty is the same as none.

Even if the players can't help but use the Evolution Cube before the version's level cap, it will be beneficial to Han Xiao. Since there is a penalty for leveling up experience, players will tend to use experience to improve skills and learn knowledge, which is equivalent to indirectly stimulating players' desire to consume. The experience spent by players learning knowledge will eventually flow into his pocket.

It's just perfect!

Thinking of this, Han Xiao couldn't help but smile. He put away his thoughts, returned to the topic, and said, "Basically, that's these two things. I'll use the Evolution Cube to help you optimize your genes in a while. Before that, I want to announce a new personnel appointment."

Everyone heard this and quieted down.

Han Xiao turned to look at Hela and said, "From today onwards, the Black Star Guards squad will be officially formed. Calamity Grade powerhouses will be selected to join. This is an elite combat team that answers only to me, does not hold other important positions, and enjoys high-level cadre privileges. Hela is the first captain of the Guards. Does anyone have any objections?"

Although Super-A Grades do not need protection, they all have well-known elite armed forces under their command, such as Heber's Vanguard, Austin's Forbidden Witches, Sisko's High Priests, and Ames'...uh, her Black Star Army?

Super-A Grades rarely take action easily, mainly to deter, so Han Xiao also needs to establish an elite armed force to deal with most situations in his place—Super-A Grades have the style of Super-A Grades, and they are not suitable for taking action against opponents who are not qualified enough.

Hela stepped forward in a timely manner, looked around at the crowd expressionlessly, "Who agrees, who opposes?"

Although Hela had only returned to the Legion for a few months, most of the old cadres knew her, so naturally there would be no objections. Some of the Calamity Grade cadres who joined later also knew that she was the disciple of Dragon Emperor, so naturally they would not question her ability, and everyone had no objections.

Seeing this, Hela nodded slowly and returned to Han Xiao's side, remaining silent.

"Fording, are you interested in joining the Guards squad?" Han Xiao turned his head and asked.

Fording's status in the Legion had always been similar to that of a guest elder, but after getting along for the past few months, Han Xiao felt that the relationship between the two had warmed up, and he should be able to invite him to become his direct cadre.

Fording tilted his head and thought for a while, revealing a warm smile, "Okay."

This guy is finally one of mine... Han Xiao was overjoyed, feeling happy in his heart, turned his head and looked at the many cadres again, and selected two more Calamity Grade cadres with brave combat to join the Guards squad, including Marion, who had joined earlier.

The Guards squad had four people, which was barely enough to establish it. This was just a prototype. When the Super-A Grade was officially announced and masters were recruited from the entire Star Field, the Guards squad would be expanded again.

After talking about the business, Han Xiao activated the Evolution Cube and optimized the genes of all the cadres at once. As long as the energy output of the Evolution Cube was adjusted, multiple people could be optimized at the same time.

After completing all this, Han Xiao let everyone disperse and locked himself in the mechanical modification room, beginning to retreat and create Super-A Grade combat equipment. This was the most urgent task at present. In any case, strength was the foundation, and the priority of other miscellaneous matters had to be ranked behind restoring combat power.

The mechanical legion, personal mech, firepower weapons, etc., all needed to be remanufactured and updated to the Super-A Grade level.

...

"He's already a Super-A Grade..."

Arloysia returned to her room, and Resda appeared in mid-air, speaking at the first moment.

"He already has the ability to save our race, Arloysia, you need to find a time to talk to him."

Arloysia slowly shook her head. "At least wait until he gets through the current difficulties. He won't help before the Black Star Army stabilizes. We might as well wait a little longer."

"I've been waiting for a long time. Whenever I think of my compatriots enduring Mayson's oppression every day, I don't want to wait for even a moment longer." Resda was a little dissatisfied. "I can see that Black Star has been dragging us down."

Arloysia said lightly, "I don't think that just the two of us can make Black Star determined to deal with another Super-A Grade."

She had already recovered her memory. The former memory and the current emotionless personality had completed the fusion. She was still the same her, but she was not so ignorant.

"If you don't want to, then I'll find a time to ask him." Resda said slowly, "There will always be a way."

After saying that, Resda cut off the connection and disappeared out of thin air.

...

The Black Star Army's silence did not let the Star Field's heat sink down. Instead, it appeared even more mysterious, arousing more people's curiosity. Everyone speculated that Black Star's silence must have an unspeakable reason. There were many explanations, but they all believed that Black Star would not remain silent forever.

As the news continued to spread, the influence became even more intense. In unknown places, many things were happening.

In this undercurrent, more than half a month passed.

Han Xiao ended his retreat—he had already created the prototype of the new legion.