Chapter 158 Second Time Participating in a Star Cluster War

Remote projection dispelled, Han Xiao's vision returned to his room. Before he could even move, the panel lit up, displaying an urgent mission from the Crimson Dynasty, precisely the call to participate in the eradication war against the Kunde Race.

The mission content was based on the Black Star Army's alignment, obeying the Crimson Dynasty's dispatch, executing various war tasks, similar in form to the previous Secret War missions, which Han Xiao was familiar with.

"Based on the Secret War mission reward standards, if I complete this kind of war mission with high evaluation, there should be a high probability of getting rewards like Legend Points, political assets, and generating new dungeons... Oh right, Contribution Points can also increase by a large amount."

Han Xiao stroked his chin, not entirely certain. After all, in the Secret War, the Purple Crystal and Klent were evenly matched, while this time, the Kunde Race was just a slightly dangerous enemy to the Crimson Dynasty. Solving them wouldn't be suspenseful, so perhaps the rewards wouldn't be more than the Secret War.

However, he didn't particularly seek it. His goal this time was mainly to try to activate various missions from Nelo.

Although he didn't plan to personally take action, Han Xiao didn't intend to completely slack off. He didn't mind providing virtual technical support when the Crimson Dynasty needed it, and he didn't intend to hide his advantage of being familiar with the map.

The map he was talking about wasn't the star chart layout. Cosmic-level civilizations had good astronomical observation equipment. Before the first exploration, the Crimson Dynasty had already mapped out the Shining World's star chart. What needed to be explored were the details in all aspects, such as the actual conditions of each planet, which required on-site surveys to determine.

What Han Xiao was familiar with was the Kunde Race civilization's territory. This would naturally not be marked on the incomplete star chart. In other words, with his intelligence support, the Crimson Dynasty wouldn't need to explore slowly but could directly strike into the Kunde Race's heartland.

Of course, the prerequisite was that the Crimson Dynasty believed his intelligence. In terms of war, even with the status of Beyond Grade A, he couldn't interfere with the Crimson Dynasty's military action orders. For unverified intelligence, whether it was the Crimson Dynasty or other advanced civilizations, they would basically take a wait-and-see attitude.

Han Xiao didn't have many worries. He already had the title of 'divine stick', and his family also had Iso, the old geezer famous among various factions. Coupled with the fact that the Crimson Dynasty would also use a large number of prophecy ability users, there would be no problem for him to release intelligence.

However, to prevent certain people with ulterior motives within the Crimson Dynasty from framing him for secretly colluding with the Kunde Race, Han Xiao couldn't give the Crimson Dynasty too detailed intelligence. Although he could do as he pleased with his current status, paying attention to things would always avoid unnecessary trouble.

"A star cluster-level war, I'm participating for the second time, but this time is different from the Secret War..."

Han Xiao exhaled.

The Secret War was a proxy war. Although it was large in scale, there was no concern for the life and death of races. This time, however, they would face all the combat power of a star cluster-level civilization doing its utmost to defend its home. The opponent would use any means.

Even if the Kunde Race was an underdeveloped star cluster-level civilization, the intensity and scale of this war were still incomparable to any war he had participated in before.

Han Xiao didn't have any particular hostility toward the Kunde Race, but he didn't have any fondness either. If he were the Kunde Race, he wouldn't be happy about the unowned resources within easy reach being occupied by a suddenly emerging strange civilization. Once the Crimson Dynasty finished exploring the Glimmering World, it would be equivalent to locking the Kunde Race in this star cluster. In the future, the upper limit would at most be a star cluster-level civilization.

However, he was now standing on the Crimson Dynasty's side, a beneficiary. The Crimson Dynasty's exploration of new star fields was originally to obtain new resources. With the premise of overwhelming military superiority, it was impossible to stop. It could only be said that the essence of both sides was an irreconcilable conflict of interest.

Since no one was wrong, then the one who was wrong could only be the loser.

Han Xiao wrote a message, put the Kunde Race's intelligence in it, and sent it to Tarrokov. Then, without waiting for a reply, he wrote a war mobilization order and notified the entire army.

...

"Summoning us back to participate in the war?"

In the Black Star Army exploration ship, the squad members in the cabin simultaneously took out their communicators and glanced at them, their expressions varied. Some were excited, some were solemn, some were eager to try, and some were depressed.

Nelo was currently a member of this exploration team. When he saw the army's internal mobilization order, he immediately became nervous.

The war came too suddenly, and he hadn't prepared himself mentally. He had only participated in various spars and had never participated in a real war. It was impossible not to be nervous.

Various chaotic thoughts surged into his mind, and Nelo couldn't help but think wildly.

When facing the enemy, can I bring myself to do it?

What does it feel like to kill an enemy?

Will I be killed by the enemy?

Will Mia also participate in the war, will she be in danger?

Just as he was thinking wildly, his shoulder suddenly felt heavy. Nelo looked up and saw the squad leader, a burly former free mercenary.

"Don't worry, kid, we'll take care of you," the captain said with a hearty smile.

"Relax." The vice-captain, who was reciting a spell model next to him, also looked over and said casually, "I participated in the Secret War. The battlefield is actually just that. It's either you kill me or I kill you. Especially in this kind of interstellar war, death is just a matter of an instant. There's no pain, so there's nothing to be nervous about."

Hearing this, Nelo scratched his head and showed a shy, forced smile.

He was assigned to this squad as a mechanic and was doing quite well. The captain and vice-captain took good care of him, and the other members were also nice to him.

In this kind of grass-roots combat team, background was secondary. The main thing was to look at individual ability. Nelo himself was not weak, his mechanical skills were outstanding, and he was trustworthy. Therefore, the other members were willing to take care of him, and Nelo also liked this group of forthright warriors.

Although he felt nervous about participating in the war, Nelo didn't plan to contact Han Xiao to ask for special treatment. If he did, his Godfather might agree to let him not go to the battlefield, but he would definitely look down on him. Nelo had studied for so long and didn't want to disappoint his Godfather.

Nelo walked to the side, took out his communicator, hesitated, and dialed Mia's number.

It rang a few times, and the other side answered, but didn't speak. Only the sound of each other's breathing could be heard.

After waiting silently for a few seconds, Nelo couldn't help but take the initiative to speak, scratching his cheek, "Um... did you see the internal notice? I'm going to the battlefield."

"Oh."

"Uh... aren't you worried about me?"

"What's there to worry about? I've been drafted as well," Mia snorted.

Nelo's heart skipped a beat, and he hesitated, "Um... are you nervous?"

"What's there to be nervous about?" Mia's tone was strange. "When I became a Super, didn't I know that this day would come sooner or later? I'm actually looking forward to it."

Nelo opened his mouth but couldn't say anything. He could only say in a low voice, "Then be careful, we're not in the same squad, I can't protect you..."

"Who needs your protection?" Mia rolled her eyes. "You should take care of yourself first. Don't die."

After speaking, the communication was hung up on the other side.

Nelo put down the communicator and helplessly touched his nose.

He still missed the soft and shy Mia he first met. Since awakening the Martial Arts system, Mia's violent tendencies had become more and more serious. He didn't know if it was releasing her suppressed true self.

...

There were no airtight walls in the world, especially since the Crimson Dynasty didn't hide it.

Before long, the news of the Glimmering World spread back to the explored universe. All the major star systems knew that the Crimson Dynasty was conducting a war mobilization.

Most interstellar citizens didn't have any particular opinions. Dealing with natives wasn't anything strange. They couldn't wait for the Crimson Dynasty to clear the resisting opponents as soon as possible, complete the exploration early, and let them go to the Glimmering World to have fun.

There was also a group of anti-war factions who pitied the native civilizations and called for no war but peace, but no one paid attention to them. These remarks couldn't affect the actions of advanced civilizations.

Most forces didn't care, but the various Super Star Cluster-level civilizations were happy about it.

They couldn't wait for the Kunde Race to cause great trouble to the Crimson Dynasty. With the Primal Esper Ability, the Kunde Race had the ability to hurt the Crimson Dynasty. The more Crimson Dynasty troops died, the better. If possible, it would be best if the Crimson Dynasty's Beyond Grade As suffered losses. No matter who won or lost, they would definitely profit without losing.

...

The exploration of the Glimmering World had been suspended. The Crimson Dynasty and its allies were gathering fleets, all of which were stockpiled near Beacon Star.

In addition to the exploration army itself, the Crimson Dynasty also transferred elites from the Central Star Sea to participate in the war in the Glimmering World.

On the one hand, it was not to underestimate the enemy, and on the other hand, it was to train troops. In the explored universe, they wouldn't often encounter this level of war. It was just right to use it as a large-scale military exercise to train the elites that the legion wanted to cultivate.

This time, because Han Xiao didn't personally intervene, the one commanding the Black Star Army's fleet was Melos, who had come from the Shattered Star Ring, abandoning his card-playing friends.

"This time, the army is divided into multiple organized legions. I am the commander-in-chief of all the legions, responsible for formulating strategies. Each legion has an exclusive commander, commanding different allied forces. The Crimson Dynasty commander in charge of your Black Star fleet has also been decided."

In the command office of Beacon Star, Tarrokov opened a resume and showed it to Melos in front of him.

After taking a glance, Melos found it familiar.

"Taine Amelos?"

"That's right, it's him."

"His military rank doesn't seem high, can he handle it..." Melos was puzzled.

"Hehe, don't worry, he is a Crimson Dynasty officer who is currently being cultivated with emphasis, and has very outstanding command ability." Tarrokov smiled slightly. "He arrived at Beacon Star not long ago. You should meet him."

As he spoke, Tarrokov knocked on the table, and the door was immediately pushed open. A imposing officer walked in, followed by an adjutant who never left his side.

"It's nice to see you again, friends of the Black Star Army." This imposing officer nodded.

"Oh! It's you." The moment he saw this person, Melos immediately remembered.

This person was precisely the Crimson Dynasty elite who had received the Evolutionary Cube modification, the future Crimson Dynasty Marshal, Taine Amelos, who had a brief py relationship with Han Xiao eight or nine years ago. The adjutant next to him was his confidant, Kerberus.

Melos stood up, the two shook hands, and then sat down again.

"I haven't seen Black Star in almost ten years. I'm happy to hear that his status is getting higher and higher," Taine said.

Melos nodded, then curiously said, "You've been promoted in the past few years, I remember you were only a Colonel when you came."

"I made some contributions, but that achievement is nothing compared to Black Star," Taine shook his head. "This time, I took the initiative to serve as the Crimson Dynasty commander of the Black Star fleet, trying to help you reduce casualties as much as possible."

"Then thank you," Melos was a little surprised. As an allied force, the worst thing was to encounter an unreliable Crimson Dynasty commander.

"No need to thank me, you can take this as a repayment," Taine waved his hand. "Back then, Black Star gave me a set of mechanical floating defense arrays personally crafted by a Beyond Grade A, which helped me through several dangerous situations. I should be thanking him."

"So that's how it is."

Melos suddenly understood. There was no love without a reason. It turned out that his boss had done him a favor.

He couldn't help but admire the far-reaching nature of Han Xiao's py.

"After this war is over, I'll go to the Gorotan Star Cluster to visit Black Star by the way. I hope he's free," Taine nodded.

"Don't worry, the legion's affairs are basically handled by us executives. He's idle all day long," Melos casually sold Han Xiao out.

The two chatted for a while, until Tarrokov deliberately coughed, and the two left the command office together. As partners who were about to fight side by side, both wanted to communicate more with each other.

People came and went in the base. On the way, Taine ran into an acquaintance, also a high-level Crimson Dynasty officer who had been transferred from other places. They greeted each other and stopped to chat.

Melos didn't pay much attention to it at first, but suddenly found that the tall and thin adjutant next to the other Crimson Dynasty officer had been staring at him, his eyes meaningful.

"Staring at me... cough, what are you looking at me for?" Melos couldn't help but ask.

The adjutant smiled, pointed to Melos's legion uniform, and asked, "Are you from the Black Star Army?"

"I am Melos, the Fleet Commander of the Black Star Army. May I know what your name is?" Melos nodded.

"Hehe, just call me Gode."

"Have we met somewhere before? Why have you been staring at me?" Melos was puzzled.

Gode smiled slightly, "No, I have always admired Black Star. It's the first time I've seen an executive of the Black Star Army, so I was a little curious."

After speaking, he turned his head away, without intending to continue speaking.

Seeing this, Melos didn't respond, looked at this person, and was secretly surprised... This guy named Gode clearly didn't have any imposing manner, but for some reason, standing next to this person, Melos always felt a strange pressure in his heart.

At this time, Taine had finished chatting with his acquaintance, and the other party walked away with his adjutant Gode.

Melos watched the two disappear around the corner, and couldn't help but ask:

"Do you know that adjutant?"

Taine shook his head, but Kerberus, the adjutant who had been following him, spoke up.

"Are you talking about Gode? I know him, what's wrong?"

"I chatted with him just now, I'm a little curious."

Kerberus nodded and introduced, "This Gode is not a graduate of the Crimson Dynasty Military Academy. He hasn't been in the army for long, but he is a Super with extraordinary potential. He was favored by the officer just now and jumped to become an adjutant. All his abilities are outstanding. I heard that he is also on the military's key cultivation list."

"That resume sounds quite ordinary..."

Melos felt strange, and didn't know where the pressure just now came from, but he was sure it wasn't an illusion.

However, this kind of trivial matter that had nothing to do with him was nothing to dwell on. Melos continued to talk with Taine, and soon left Gode behind.

...

The Crimson Dynasty was quite efficient. It didn't take many days from the attack to the completion of the army's assembly. Under Tarrokov's instructions, the army officially set off and marched toward the depths of the Glimmering World.

Originally, the Crimson Dynasty didn't know the location of the Kunde Race's territory. The original plan was to explore the way first, but not long ago, Black Star submitted intelligence that marked the approximate location of the Kunde Race in the Glimmering World. Although there were no detailed coordinates, it saved the Crimson Dynasty a lot of exploration energy.

Although the accuracy of the intelligence was still to be determined, the Crimson Dynasty was therefore able to carry out more targeted detection work. Countless scout troops were released, heading toward the Kunde Race's territory marked by Black Star, and various organized legions also began to move in different directions.

With an entire star cluster as the battlefield, mobility was the key, and stargates were the blood vessels connecting the army.

Because of the Primal Esper Ability trap incident, the Crimson Dynasty also defaulted that the opponent had stargate technology, so each legion paid attention to protecting its own stargate channels to prevent enemy raids.

However, the army had been advancing for half a month without even a single battle. The enemy was in the dark, and they were in the light. The enemy seemed to have disappeared.

Several days later, this situation was broken. The Crimson Dynasty finally had its first engagement with the Kunde Race's forces.

The location of the engagement was unexpectedly at the disaster-ridden Beacon Star!