Chapter 155 DarkStar, Finished...

“DarkStar, it’s over…”

At the final moment, De Gu Lis recognized that the troops he led were completely screwed, and he had nowhere to escape. He immediately lost his fighting spirit, gave up resistance, and his exhausted, burly body collapsed like a mountain of gold, falling face up in the dust.

It wasn't easy for Han Xiao to subdue De Gu Lis, and many more of his lovely mechs were lost.

Because he hadn't had time to recover the mechs lost in the Hailan Star battle, he was temporarily using the spare combat mechs he had accumulated in the past. De Gu Lis, that muscle-bound brute, used up two-fifths of his inventory.

However, after this battle, Han Xiao had a clear understanding of his own combat power, which was very worthwhile.

His current combat mode was very good, the combination of various specializations and skills was somewhat perfect. He calculated that against ordinary Grade A superhumans, he was strong enough to be invincible with his powerful physique, and he could be considered a torment king. When the mechanical legion was restored, he could exchange blows with Calamity Grades whose energy levels exceeded his by three or four thousand—a match of equals.

The strength range of the Calamity Grade was very large. He had only just entered this field not long ago, and there were still many strong people who could threaten him, such as those high-level players with a total level of more than 200, who could suppress him. However, with his durability, he could disgust you to death even if he couldn't beat you to death. "I just want to beat you all to death, or be beaten to death by you all" perfectly matched his current combat style.

In comparison, opponents who used mental attacks were a greater threat to him. Mental attacks were not included in the damage absorption type of [Mid-Level Energy Absorption]. Only attacks that hit his body (whether physical or energy) would be converted into vigor. Mental attacks could break his "HP-Energy Conversion" cycle.

There were also some schools of magicians who were very difficult to deal with, such as curse magic specializing in debuffs, skills that could restrain life recovery, and mental magic that attacked the spirit. Or some abilities with mental attributes, like Hela, had a certain degree of mental attack.

"There are countless abilities in the universe, and there are as many strong people as stars. I am far from reaching the level of sweeping Grade A," Han Xiao thought to himself.

It was impossible to get arrogant, he knew his own limitations very well.

Seeing that De Gu Lis had no intention of fighting anymore, Han Xiao didn't continue to grind against him and asked curiously, "Anu Erbi has more backbone than you. I thought you would fight me to the death."

De Gu Lis gritted his teeth and said, "Black Star, don't be complacent, you haven't won yet!"

He still had a glimmer of hope. The DarkStar troops were annihilated, but the higher-ups were not wiped out in one fell swoop. The DarkStar leader had not returned and was not in the Gadon Star System. This was hope. As long as the leader was alive, DarkStar would not be completely destroyed.

So he chose to surrender, preferring to be sent to Rainbow Prison to suffer torture, but also to remain useful, to live until the day the leader came to rescue him, to serve the leader again and make a comeback.

"DarkStar leader, huh..."

Han Xiao rubbed his left pectoral muscle and pondered.

The DarkStar leader was a powerful figure. He was lucky to escape this time, but the DarkStar mothership was almost completely destroyed. Even if the other party wanted to make a comeback, he would have to lie dormant for a long time to avoid the pursuit of the Godoran people. He would not be able to make waves in the short term.

Moreover, the Godorans wanted to kill the DarkStar leader even more than he did, so it was useless for him to worry about this problem.

…

Dragging the salted-fish-like De Gu Lis, Han Xiao returned to the original road and reunited with the main force. The corpses all over the ground came into view, and he nodded secretly.

The players' performance was very good, reaching the effect he wanted.

Before long, the mercenaries and the Godorans landed together. The DarkStar prisoners were handed over to the Godorans. De Gu Lis was escorted onto the ship by two Godoran Calamity Grade officers. In the future, he would enjoy free housing policies. Wealth in his left hand, life in his right, and a Rainbow Prison cell set.

Risda completed his mission and returned to the BlackLight Stealthers, pushing Phillip off his seat.

This DarkStar mothership was also handed over to Godora. This was the deal agreed upon when persuading the high-level officials of the War Affairs Bureau.

The panel popped up a reminder that two projects of the [Godora Alliance] had been completed:

[【Deputy Leader - De Gu Lis】 has been completed. You have gained 24.2 million experience points, Godora Civilization Favorability +1500, [Character Summon Card - De Gu Lis]]

[【Seized Mothership】 has been completed. You have gained 30 million experience points, Godora Civilization Favorability +1800]

In addition, [Hodelias Operation - War Employment] also prompted completion. Even if he was an edge observer, this mission seemed to be able to be completed. However, Han Xiao thought about it. To obtain this benefit, he must first be qualified to trigger this mission. And Risda played a significant role, so it was counted on his head.

Godora's initial intention to hire him was to let him control the mothership. At this time, capturing De Gu Lis and others alive was an unexpected surprise.

These three missions brought Han Xiao a total of more than 70 million experience points, which was a drop in the bucket compared to the revenue from harvesting leeks, but it also showed the rich benefits.

Therefore, even if the players' mission rewards were a watered-down version, they still made a lot of money.

The players were very happy, and Han Xiao was even happier.

It was a pity that the players did not have the [Godora Alliance] mission, so they could not get the other two rewards—sorry, sorry.

After three consecutive mission bombardments, Han Xiao's camp favorability in the Godora civilization had exceeded the 6,000 mark, and the relationship soared directly to the highest level of [Reverence].

Thinking about it, he provided intelligence to give Godora a chance to counterattack, then captured the deputy leader De Gu Lis alive, and also seized a mothership—if he was a civil servant within the Godora system, he would probably be promoted ten levels and might even become a candidate for the high-level officials of the War Affairs Bureau. As long as his superior was exposed for corruption, he could immediately take office, which would be wonderful.

Just as Han Xiao was communicating with the high-level Godorans, Gulejia, You Yu, Justin, and other legion commanders stared unblinkingly at the Black Star Mercenary Group, who were cleaning up the battlefield, with different expressions, occasionally revealing envious gazes.

Defeating tens of thousands of DarkStar warriors, their legions could also do it, but it was absolutely impossible to achieve the results of the Black Star Mercenary Group!

This was almost zero casualties!

Their guess about the Black Star Mercenary Group had become a reality.

These legion commanders were all clear that once the news spread, the Black Star Mercenary Group would become famous throughout the mercenary world, a dark horse that would subvert the previous impression and officially enter the ranks of top mercenary groups.

…

"In addition to the one captured, all DarkStar motherships have been destroyed, and only a very small number of people broke through and escaped. There is no way to confirm their identities for the time being." In the communicator screen, the high-level officials of the War Affairs Bureau explained the battle situation.

"Is that so..."

Han Xiao pondered.

DarkStar had no fixed base, and the mothership was their base. Being wiped out by Godora was basically a death sentence. There was no longer the organization "DarkStar." Han Xiao was more concerned about whether Ashes had been killed.

Ashes' ability was very lethal, and he also had a deep-seated hatred for him. He also had a bad brain. If he was allowed to escape, there would be no small hidden danger.

Perhaps, he could use the Favored Child Card to predict Ashes' whereabouts?

The Favored Child character card only had two uses left. Whether to use it here, Han Xiao hadn't decided yet.

At this time, the high-level officials of the War Affairs Bureau said, "After a while, our Godora will announce this victory to the entire star system. According to your request, Sai Le V will personally publicize your achievements, telling everyone that you are the hero who destroyed DarkStar and our Godora's benefactor."

DarkStar had threatened the Gadon Star System for many years, causing countless disasters. Now that this confidant problem had finally been removed, Godora would definitely make an official statement, broadcast live on the entire star system channel, enumerate DarkStar's crimes, publicize this great victory, greatly boost national confidence, and announce to the entire star system that DarkStar no longer existed, and that they had saved the world.

When Han Xiao sold intelligence, one of the requirements was to publicize his achievements after the event, in order to greatly increase his fame.

For this kind of legendary event, he was basically certain that he could get star-system-level legend points.

"At that time, we need you to come to the scene. Sai Le V will personally award you a medal. You will be our Godora's eternal friend. After the ceremony, we will pay the final payment in full, fifty medium-sized battleships and one large main ship, the remaining 15 million remuneration, and some superpower knowledge."

Han Xiao's eyes lit up.

He could finally get the final payment, but the awarding of the medal was something he didn't expect.

Godora was very respectful. The highest leader of a country personally awarded a medal, which was a great honor. This was not his request, but Godora's spontaneous action.

With a thought, Han Xiao probably understood Godora's thoughts. Gratitude was real, and the credit was also real, but part of the reason must be that they valued his identity and had the intention of befriending Longtan.

If the cadres of Longtan's foreign armed forces were Godora's honorary heroes, the relationship between the two sides would become closer.

This kind of good thing was tacitly understood, and Han Xiao would naturally not refuse.

"Before leading the players to Base No. 1 to officially start their mercenary career, let them watch a 'cutscene' of the awarding of medals, which is very beneficial to improving my personal image. This is all reputation!"

Han Xiao was in a happy mood.

After hanging up the communication, the battlefield on the surface of the planet had been cleaned up, and the Godora fleet dragged the DarkStar mothership out of the ground. Just like pulling out a radish, they dragged it into outer space, ready to take it back.

On the other side of the interstellar battlefield, a large number of Godora spaceships were also cleaning up the wreckage of the DarkStar fleet.

This was a hearty victory, and the Godora soldiers' faces were filled with joy.

Not only Han Xiao, but all the mercenary groups were invited by Godora to go to the mothership to participate in the official ceremony soon after. Showing their faces was helpful for advertising, and no one refused.

The Black Star Mercenary Group and the Allied Fleet set sail and headed to Godora's mothership together.

After experiencing a war, the players were very excited and posted various screenshots and videos on the forum.

Melos was extremely excited. Han Xiao had promised to eliminate DarkStar. He had always felt that the hope was slim. Standing behind Han Xiao, watching him act step by step, he didn't expect that he would fulfill his promise in just a few years. Now, Black Star's promise, only the last one remained, which was to send hundreds of thousands of superhumans to solve the problem of Sunil. Even DarkStar had been destroyed. Black Star would never break his promise on this matter. He believed in a little-known mercenary at the beginning. This gamble...he gambled right!

In the cockpit of the BlackLight Stealthers, Han Xiao did not pay attention to the players' movements as usual. He thought for a long time and made a decision - to predict Ashes' whereabouts. Although it might waste a use of the character card, if Ashes was still alive, he would be mentally prepared.

[You have used [Character Summon Card - Favored Child]]

[Uses: 4/5]

The familiar mist filled his eyes again. Penetrating the thick fog, a blurred scene appeared in front of his eyes...

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A small DarkStar assault ship was speeding through space, fleeing for its life.

There was only Ashes on the ship.

As early as before the ambush, he felt uneasy and had been vigilant. When the incident happened, his reaction was the fastest. Seeing that there was no chance of winning, he abandoned the mothership at the first time and took the small and fast assault ship, resisting the pressure to break through. He tried his best, plus a little luck, to escape successfully.

There were hundreds of assault ships that broke through together, but only he escaped in the end. Ashes personally saw the mothership disintegrate under the bombardment of artillery fire. Tai Rui, who was traveling with him, was swallowed by endless light cannons, and countless DarkStar warrior remnants flew and floated in the cold space.

DarkStar was finished - Ashes had realized this.

Where should he go?

Driving the spaceship, the star map projection was shining with faint light, and Ashes fell into confusion, at a loss.

As a wanted criminal who had slaughtered tens of millions of Godorans, Godora would not give up chasing him.

There seemed to be only one way in front of him - to leave the Gadon Star System, or even the Colton Star Cluster, to hide his name and live another life in other star clusters in the Shattered Star Ring.

Thinking of this, his eyes were instantly covered with bloodshot eyes.

He didn't want to keep running away.

DarkStar still had him, DarkStar was not destroyed yet!

"I am destined to become Godora's nightmare, using slaughter to make them reflect on the backward traditions that have lasted for countless years. The bloodline theory they insist on violates the way of reproduction and violates the laws of nature. It is this distorted thought that created us. After they repent, they will swallow the bitter fruit brewed by thousands of years of pure blood theory. DarkStar will rebuild the new Godora on their ruins!"

"At that time, there will be no more pure blood, no more people will be superior because of bloodline, discrimination will no longer exist, and no one will be born inferior!"

Ashes murmured in a low voice.

These words were the expectations that the DarkStar leader had for him when he was very young. He had always kept them in his heart and regarded them as his belief.

"Godora will definitely hold a celebration and announce to the star system that they have defeated DarkStar and the rule of the pure-bloods is still stable..." Ashes gritted his teeth, "When you think everything is over and cheer for victory, I will tell the entire star system that DarkStar has not disappeared."

He decided to go to Godora's mothership.

When Godora held the ceremony, under the attention of the entire star system, he would use his ability to slaughter wantonly and destroy Godora's victory declaration.

However, Godora's mothership was a dangerous place. He didn't know how to get in yet. There would definitely be many Godora Calamity Grade officers as guards at the ceremony. The price of doing so might be his life...

Just as Ashes was thinking wildly, preparing to make a decision, the communicator suddenly rang, and the DarkStar leader sent a communication request.

That's right, he almost forgot that the leader was still alive!

He must have a better way!

Ashes came back to his senses and was overjoyed, finding the backbone of his support.