“What exactly did that guy, Alio, say?”
“He gave him such a high evaluation.”
“If that's the case, wouldn't it be fine to let things develop naturally? Why make us run around like this?”
Silver Wolf pouted, looking like a disgruntled worker.
“I don't know.”
“Maybe he wants to shorten the cycle?”
Kafka shook her head slightly, her smile radiating as she offered her speculation.
Alio can see through fate. His scripts have never had a single mistake.
That means...
Our conversation right now, Alio has already seen it.
It's a terrifying ability, or perhaps a “curse.”
“Yeah, that's a reasonable speculation.”
Silver Wolf nodded upon hearing this.
“Alright, weren't you eager to play your new game? Where is the Star Nucleus? Let’s finish our performance quickly.”
“That way, you'll have more time.”
Kafka shrugged, asking.
“Go straight along the left corridor. It should be the room where the Black Tower keeps its treasures. It's not far from here.”
Silver Wolf pointed in a certain direction upon hearing this.
“Should?”
Kafka tilted her head, noticing Silver Wolf's uncertain tone.
“That's right, I can only guess at the general direction.”
…
At this moment, Chen Xu and his companions were rushing forward. It was clear to the naked eye that the entire space station was in chaos. Many researchers were screaming and wailing as they fled from the pursuit of the Phantoms. Of course, some of the unlucky ones had already fallen victim to the Phantoms. Corpses lay scattered on the ground. Their blood splattered on the walls, floors, and ceilings. There were also numerous bloodstains, a truly tragic sight.
“This is really brutal, huh?”
The scene before them made March 7th frown. She couldn't help but feel distressed.
“Watch out!”
At that moment, Dan Heng's warning rang out.
In the blink of an eye, a black hole appeared in the ceiling. A Phantom wielding double-edged blades rushed out, its blades like shards of starlight, slashing down towards March 7th’s head.
“Ah?!”
March 7th was taken completely by surprise. The speed was too fast for her to react.
In a moment…
She could almost feel the coldness of the blades.
“Bang~!”
Suddenly, the sound of a shotgun blast echoed. Chen Xu raised his shotgun and fired.
Dense steel pellets and blinding fire light sprayed from the barrel.
Just as March 7th was about to be struck, the Phantom was instantly obliterated, dissolving into shimmering dots of light that quickly dissipated.
“Whew! Close…close call?”
Upon seeing this, March 7th’s body trembled as she let out a long sigh of relief. She had almost met her end in a ditch.
The Phantom’s attack just now might not have taken her life, but she would have definitely been injured.
“Are you okay?”
Chen Xu steadied March 7th’s back.
“Y-yeah! I’m…I’m okay!”
“Thank you!”
“Thanks for saving my life!”
March 7th nodded vigorously, expressing her gratitude.
“Little March, you have to be careful.”
“Don’t let your guard down.”
Jizhi glanced at March 7th, her voice serious as she reminded her. It’s true that these so-called Phantoms aren’t a match for them. But since they are enemies, they must be treated with due diligence.
“Okay!”
March 7th stuck out her tongue upon hearing this.
Then, she looked at Chen Xu with a bright smile, playfully blinking.
“Let’s keep going, we’re very close to the Main Control Section.”
…
Jizhi’s drone and Dan Heng, using his spear, cleared the way ahead. Where their weapons passed, Phantoms shattered. Soon, they arrived at the Main Control Section.
The first thing that caught their eye was a vast, technologically advanced hall. Looking up, they could see the dazzling stars beyond the giant glass windows.
At this moment, there were several researchers in the hall who were squatting down, their faces filled with fear, or gathering in small groups. They were all filled with panic.
After all, since the establishment of the space station, this was the first time they had faced an invasion. For the space station staff who had grown accustomed to a comfortable life, this kind of sudden incident was truly alarming.
“Huh…is…is that?”
“A wolf?”
“How can there be a wolf in the space station?”
“Is it some kind of life creation from a certain staff member?”
However, as Chen Xu and the Stellar Express crew searched for Aisthe, many of the staff members saw Chen Xu and expressed their confusion and astonishment. Did they think they hadn't woken up properly? Now they could even see a wolf that walked upright?
“Hey! Chen Xu, did you hear? It seems like they're talking about you.”
March 7th whispered in Chen Xu’s ear.
“Hmm?”
Upon hearing this, Chen Xu also nodded. This image was indeed very striking.
“Should I…change my image?”
Chen Xu stroked his chin, pondering.
“Da da da~!”
Suddenly, the sound of hurried footsteps echoed. Everyone looked up and saw a little girl with pink hair, a small stature, and a very sweet and cute appearance walking towards them. At this moment, her big eyes were filled with joy.
“Miss Aisthe.”
Jizhi was the first to greet her.
“Everyone from the Stellar Express crew, you’re here?”
“That’s great!”
“You arrived so timely, thanks for coming to our aid.”
Aisthe came to the group. A look of gratitude was on her face. The space station had never encountered an invasion before. They really hadn’t done enough in terms of defense work. Now they had strong reinforcements?
“Huh? This…is he a new member of your group? Or…”
Soon, Aisthe noticed Chen Xu. After all, the space station had interacted with the Express crew many times. But this wolf was a face she had never seen before.
“Huu~!”
Suddenly, Aisthe and the Express crew felt a gust of wind pass by them. They instinctively closed their eyes. When they opened their eyes again!
They were shocked to find that Chen Xu had vanished from his spot. In his place stood a handsome man with a tall figure, handsome features, and melancholic eyes. His whole being exuded charm and an indescribable allure.
He was wearing a suit, but he still had a crooked yellow scarf around his neck. His two gray ears added a unique beauty.
“Eh~?!”
Chen Xu’s sudden change in appearance left Aisthe and the three members of the Express crew dumbfounded. Their eyes widened in disbelief.
Where did that wolf just go?!
Who is this man? Did he transform?!
“Waaah~!! You…you who are you?!”
March 7th screamed, staring at the handsome man who suddenly appeared beside her, her expression that of someone seeing a ghost.
“Cough…no need to react like that, right?”
Chen Xu twitched at the corner of his mouth as he looked at March 7th. And as he spoke…
He discovered that his voice was now low and slightly magnetic.
“Mr. Chen Xu?”
Jizhi tilted her head, looking at Chen Xu with an uncertain tone. This change was a little too drastic, wasn’t it? The wolf just now had transformed into a handsome guy? Who could handle that?