Ch: 87-93
Chapter 87 Chapter 87
Anger surged in his chest, yet he was helpless. This was a notorious lawless zone in the Marvel Universe, a den of villains. They had no obligation to rid the entire Universe of these scumbags.
"This is... a disgusting place," Wanda muttered with a dark expression.
"Alright, forget about them. Let's see what good stuff there is here first." Wang Haoyu shrugged indifferently, "Even though it's a villain's nest, the things they get are pretty good."
After all, some things simply cannot be obtained through legitimate channels.
For example—slaves.
Although various forces in the Universe were cracking down on slave trade, this despicable business remained rampant. The root cause was simply that some people's adoration of slavery provided a living space for Space Pirates who lived by plunder.
"Don't cause trouble again this time!" Wang Haoyu warned, "Otherwise, we'll go hungry again!"
Wang Haoyu led the Avengers forward, as a raccoon-like creature carrying equipment grumbled at the Treant Groot behind him.
"I am... Groot!"
Although Treant Groot didn't fully understand, he still nodded and replied. But as soon as he spoke, he immediately attracted the attention of the surrounding plunderers, scavengers, and pirates.
"It's a Treant?"
"This is a rare slave resource!"
"I remember the market price is ten thousand universal credits."
"The price has gone up recently, now it's worth twelve thousand!"
"How about it, want to do a job?"
A cacophony of discussions erupted around Groot and Little Raccoon. These words instantly made Little Raccoon's fur stand on end—Groot was his partner, and now he was being appraised as merchandise. He certainly couldn't stand it.
"Don't be too arrogant! I'm also a pirate, want to taste my power?"
Little Raccoon leaped onto Groot's shoulder, opened the modified equipment on his back, and bared his teeth in a fighting stance.
"I am... Groot!"
Feeling the hostility around him, Treant Groot wasn't foolish either; he immediately tensed his body and entered a state of alert. The surrounding Space Pirates and plunderers hesitated—should they risk this job? After all, the universal credits were no small amount.
"You... plan to gamble here?"
Wang Haoyu, who saw this scene from afar, suddenly had an image flash through his mind—it was a video clip he had accidentally seen. The young Groot was adorable and naive, but the now tall Grootlooked like a big, foolish uncle, which he couldn't appreciate.
He had originally intended to watch the show and see how Little Raccoon would handle the situation. However, facing nearly a hundred covetous Space Pirates, Su cast a pleading gaze at him.
Looking at Su's pleading eyes, Wang Haoyu only felt an unbearable headache.
This cursed place was a lawless zone! Even if he helped, the other party might not appreciate it!
Although he grumbled inwardly, thinking about his plan to recruit Rocket and Groot, Wang Haoyu still stepped forward. The Avengers members behind him immediately assumed a fighting stance.
"Star-destroying Level expert?!"
When Wang Haoyu released his pressure, everyone present trembled. Encountering a powerhouse of this level in the outer regions of a lawless zone was like street thugs running into a regular army—they weren't even on the same playing field!
"I'm taking these two," Wang Haoyu said lightly, "Any objections?"
Under such might, the originally covetous pirates and scavengers all lowered their heads and retreated, scattering in an instant.
"Are you also here to capture Groot as a specimen?" Although Rocket was talkative, he didn't intend to escape alone at this moment. He nervously raised his weapon, but then heard Tony's reminder: "Little Raccoon, I suggest you put down your weapon. Nobody here likes to be pointed at with a gun."
"Damn it!" Rocket cursed, his gun barrel still trembling slightly.
As soon as Tony finished speaking, a red light flashed in Wanda's hand, and she forcibly snatched the weapon with Chaos Magic! The moment the weapon left his hand, Rocket's entire face fell. Seeing his companion suffer a setback, Groot immediately adopted a murderous fighting stance.
"Save it, I'm not interested in specimens," Wang Haoyu lazily raised his eyelids, "Since you're a local, why don't you sell me some information?"
To him, collecting specimens was purely superfluous. He always focused on practicality, never giving a second glance to useless things. When he gestured for Rocket and Groot to lead the way, his attitude was like dismissing two guides.
"Alright, alright, it's like this anyway." Rocket glanced dejectedly at Wang Haoyu and his group, then tugged at Groot, "Let's go!"
If you can't beat them, you can't beat them. Since the other party promised not to turn Groot into a specimen, what's the harm in talking? In a lawless zone, survival was the hard truth. As long as they could still breathe, no one would throw their life away.
"How about this place?" Rocket led them into a smoky bar. Amidst the deafening noise, Wang Haoyufrowned in displeasure. This kind of hangout spot for thugs completely went against his aesthetic—he always preferred a quiet and elegant atmosphere.
"This will do," Wang Haoyu reluctantly nodded. In the outer regions where Space Pirates ran rampant, it was indeed difficult to find a tasteful establishment. After all, these impoverished desperadoes would smash up places at the drop of a hat; the high-end venues in the inner circle were more suitable for him.
Watching the Avengers members follow behind Wang Haoyu, Rocket walked forward with drooping ears—his precious weapon was currently hanging on Steve's back.
"This kind of place..." Wang Haoyu's disdain almost solidified.
Tony frowned as soon as he stepped in—as someone with discerning taste, he couldn't stand such crude places.
"Simply unbearable," Tony clicked his tongue in disgust.
Su, beside him, nodded in agreement: "It's really bad."
From the gambling table, a hysterical howl came, and Dr. Banner curiously asked Little Raccoon: "What are they gambling on?"
Little Raccoon glanced at the wildly noisy gambling table: "They're playing a guessing game." This game was similar to Earth's animal fighting, but it left a way out for the "prey"—they could survive by escaping into a designated hole. In the eyes of Space Pirates, this was just a small pastime for amusement.
Seeing everyone eager to try, Wang Haoyu raised an eyebrow: "What? Want to try?"
"Just... looking around," everyone chuckled. After all, they were penniless and couldn't even afford to bet universal credits.
"One hundred universal credits per bet," Little Raccoon reminded, "It's not cheap."
"One hundred?" The Avengers gasped, "That's a hefty bet!" Converted to U.S. dollars, it was millions.
This was just a preliminary gamble; if you wanted to gamble more, you could add more chips. No upper limit!
"Enough, I really can't do anything with you guys!"
"Three thousand star coins each!"
Saying that, Wang Haoyu took out a stack of physical currency from his personal space.
Although electronic credits were common now, many people preferred physical transactions—these cosmic wanderers didn't want to leave any transfer records.
"As expected, he's rich and powerful!"
Seeing Wang Haoyu casually toss tens of thousands of star coins for his companions to try their luck, Rocket Raccoon's eyes lit up.
"Come on, let's play a couple of rounds too."
Watching the Avengers scatter to find gambling tables, Wang Haoyu called out to Suri and Wandabeside him. For Suri, this type of game was boring; and Wanda had already seen countless life-and-death gambles in HYDRA—except back then, the stakes were human lives.
"At your service, sir!"
Rocket eagerly led the way. After witnessing the generosity of this patron, he secretly resolved to cling to this powerful figure.
Wang Haoyu knew perfectly well: those seemingly casual bets were actually for his astute companions to gather information. In this mixed-bag interstellar bar, nothing opened up channels for news more easily than spending money like water.
With a slight smirk, Wang Haoyu keenly perceived the situation of the two small beasts that had not yet appeared.
The safest bets on the gambling table were those with clear win-loss outcomes, while the highest payouts were for precise distance bets.
After a brief thought, he unhesitatingly placed ten thousand universal credits on a certain critical distance point.
"Oh my god! Ten thousand universal credits!"
A commotion immediately broke out around them.
"Brothers, look!"
"The game has started, the game has started!"
When this huge sum landed on the gambling table, all the Space Pirates at the table had green eyes.
Anyone who could casually throw out ten thousand in this place was definitely a fat sheep!
The moment the bet was placed, even the bar owner was startled.
Although he had seen large bets, such extravagant gambling in a public area was truly rare.
After a moment of contemplation, the owner immediately whispered instructions to his subordinates.
As the gamble neared its start, the total stakes on the table approached thirty thousand universal credits.
Even more surprisingly, many people followed suit and bet on the point Wang Haoyu had chosen.
If they really won, the bar would have to pay a huge sum of money!
"Charge!"
"Hurry up!"
"Tear it apart!"
"Run for your life!"
As the two small beasts were released, the entire venue immediately erupted.
Amidst the continuous shouts, one of the small beasts was devoured by the other precisely at the distance point Wang Haoyu had bet on.
"Damn it!"
"How is that possible!"
"Useless!"
Some cheered, while others pounded their chests in frustration. This extravagant gamble finally came to an end.
"Sir, our boss would like a word."
After Wang Haoyu collected nearly fifty thousand universal credits, including his principal and winnings, he no longer participated in the subsequent gambling.
He just stood quietly, patiently waiting for something.
"I am Rocket, please guide me."
[A moment later, a sexy woman walked directly up to Wang Haoyu and said with a smile:
"Follow me!"
Upon seeing the person he was looking for appear, Wang Haoyu immediately took Rocket, Groot, Su, and Wanda and followed her.
In a private room in the bar, Wang Haoyu met an alien species that looked like it had evolved from an insect. Looking at its non-human appearance, Wang Haoyu couldn't help but frown slightly—the insect-like texture was truly unsettling.
"May I ask, sir, what brings you here?" the insectoid alien asked with a smile.
"To buy information."
"The premise is... can you provide the information I want?"
As he spoke, Wang Haoyu casually pulled out another stack of cosmic currency, totaling one hundred thousand. Seeing this money, both the bar owner and Rocket began to breathe rapidly.
A patron!
This was definitely a generous patron!
"Sir, please take your money back."
"Although I really want to earn this money, I want to preserve my life more."
The bar owner looked at the hundred thousand universal credits with reluctance and said with a bitter smile to Wang Haoyu. This windfall was clearly not something he could handle.
"Meaning you don't plan to give me information?" Wang Haoyu raised an eyebrow, his tone laced with a threatening question.
"Sir, why say that?"
"I dare not accept your money."
"To save my life, I can only tell you everything I know."
"Please ask away, but if it's something I don't know..."
"Please forgive me, after all, I'm just a small bar owner in the outer regions."
Saying that, he reluctantly pushed the stack of universal credits back. Rocket's eyes, however, gleamed—
A rich man! A super rich man!
It would be a pity not to follow such a wealthy patron!
But then, thinking of his wanted status, Little Raccoon's heart sank again.
Cosmic arrest warrants weren't something that could just be erased!
"What should be given, not a single cent less!"
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Wang Haoyu interrogated the bar owner directly as he spoke.
In just a few words, Wang Haoyu extracted information from the owner and casually threw down 30,000 star coins.
Half of that 30,000 was just won from the owner.
"Trouble is brewing, we need to leave quickly!"
The bar owner stared at the star coins in front of him and immediately decided to pack up and flee.
"Those things you just asked about..."
Little Raccoon, who was following behind Wang Haoyu, suddenly looked up and stammered.
"What do you want to say?"
Wang Haoyu looked down at the Little Fellow at his feet, a slight smile playing on his lips.
"You wouldn't really move against the Kree and the Empire, would you?"
Little Raccoon felt a chill run down his spine.
What kind of people were the Kree and that group?
They were all lunatics!
Even the * * characters on their side were ruthless individuals who devoured people whole.
In this day and age, you'd rather trust space pirates than the Kree's nonsense.
"You guess~"
Wang Haoyu showed a playful smile.
"Crazy! They're all crazy!"
"Don't you know the background of the Kree and the Empire?"
"They are a behemoth that owns multiple star systems!"
"Previously, a civilization sent a fleet to encircle and suppress them..."
"As a result, they were wiped out by the Kree!"
"Just with you few people?"
Little Raccoon jumped onto Groot's shoulder and growled at Wang Haoyu.
Although this was a Lawless Zone, discussing the Kree and the Empire shouldn't be too blatant.
Otherwise, it would be a dead end!
"Who told you... it's just the few of us?"
Looking at the agitated Little Raccoon, Wang Haoyu slightly raised an eyebrow.
Wang Haoyu certainly wouldn't be foolish enough to challenge the Kree Empire alone!
Was his Umbrella fleet just for show?
Was that Interstellar Fortress a toy?
Wasn't it precisely for situations like this?
Let me say it again, going it alone will never amount to anything!
Building up power and going all out is the way to go!
"You still have subordinates? How many people?"
"Right, how could a big shot like you not have subordinates!"
"But, judging by your earlier demeanor, you should have a few warships, right?"
"Perhaps a small fleet?"
"Without enough strength, you won't be able to protect this wealth!"
Little Raccoon mumbled and talked to himself, completely entranced.
At this moment, Tony, Dr. Banner, and others also returned with smiles, having barely spent any universal credits, apparently having bought a lot of information.
"Here!" Tony casually threw the currency towards Wang Haoyu.
Wang Haoyu raised an eyelid and directly blocked it with his telekinesis: "There's no reason to take back something that's been given away."
"Consider these your salaries!" he added with a smile.
"Salary?"
"Hey, big boss! By the way, I still don't know how to address you..."
"My name is Rocket, and as you can see, I'm a Little Raccoon, but also a top weapon expert!"
"How about it, interested in hiring me?" Rocket rubbed his hands, looking like a money-grubber.
"Hire you?"
"What can you offer me?" Wang Haoyu looked at his comical appearance, almost laughing out loud.
"What can I provide? I'm a top weapon expert!"
"And I can even be a thug when necessary!"
"As long as the pay is right!" Rocket patted Groot next to him, his tone certain.
"Interesting." Wang Haoyu smiled faintly, noncommittally.
Wang Haoyu turned to the Avengers members and smiled: "Let's go! I plan to visit the core area of the Lawless Zone. Do you want to come along?"
These words made everyone frown. The outer reaches of the Lawless Zone were as noisy and chaotic as a night market, but the core area was like... well, to put it simply, it was roughly equivalent to the highest power center of the underworld!
"I... I'll pass!" Su, who always kept her distance from dark forces, immediately shook her head and refused.
Such a place was clearly not suitable for her personality; Su didn't want to have any connection with it at all.
"I'm not interested for now either. But Wang Haoyu, can you lend me some universal credits? I plan to explore this area and learn about the development level of cosmic technology." Tony Stark shrugged and smiled, "Who knows, I might even find some interesting materials."
Ever since discovering that the performance of his armor was falling further and further behind Wang Haoyu's, collecting new materials had become Tony's most urgent need.
"Is 300,000 enough?"
Wang Haoyu casually threw out three miniature spatial capsules, each containing 100,000 universal credits.
"It might not be enough? I'm not sure about the market price of rare metals..." Tony said, rubbing the back of his head.
"Then I'll give you a million."
Wang Haoyu simply raised the amount to seven figures. To be honest, universal credits were nothing to him—after taking over the Aixia Civilization, he had incidentally confiscated their reserve of universal credits. Although it was just a small civilization, they still had a few hundred million in stock. These funds were now managed by the sisters Zhang Ya and Zhang Yu.
The two used universal credits to acquire various exotic goods from the interstellar market, and also successfully sold local specialty products. This transaction clearly brought them considerable profits.
"That's enough, these resources are completely sufficient!" When Wang Haoyu casually threw out ten spatial capsules, Rocket Raccoon's eyes widened. Each capsule-sized container held 100,000 universal credits, and Wang Haoyu casually tossed out a million—and this was just to lend to someone who needed to purchase metal resources.
Rocket's eyes sparkled, and when Tony cast an inquiring glance, he nodded repeatedly. For the little guy, a million universal credits was an enormous sum, enough to be worth several pirate warships.
"Then we'll go explore first." Tony said, then prepared to leave with Stephen and Dr. Banner.
"You three are going to act together?" Wang Haoyu frowned slightly, a gut feeling telling him this combination might cause trouble—the irritable Dr. Banner, the strongly righteous Captain America Steve, plus the loyal Tony Stark, such a trio was practically a walking trouble magnet.
"Is there a problem?" Tony and Stephen both showed puzzled expressions.
"It's nothing. Oh, take this." Wang Haoyu suddenly took out a briefcase, which contained mechanical soldiers sealed in spatial capsules. This was a product he had accidentally developed earlier, although the spatial capsule's storage and retrieval function still needed further improvement.
Stephen picked up the black briefcase and looked up, asking: "What's in the box?"
Wang Haoyu said seriously: "It contains mechanical soldiers. If you encounter trouble, just have Fridayconnect to this system and release the soldiers to cover your escape." He sounded like he was worrying about his own children.
Tony, Stephen, and Dr. Banner looked at each other. Banner couldn't help but retort: "Do you think we're trouble magnets?"
"Don't misunderstand," Wang Haoyu explained with a smile, "It's normal for you three to get into trouble when gathered in a place like this."
The three tacitly accepted the briefcase. Tony sighed inwardly: one overly righteous, one short-tempered, it really would come in handy. Stephen thought: one troublemaker, one human * *. Bannerlooked at the two difficult individuals and also felt helpless: one old-fashioned, one * *.
The briefcase not only contained mechanical soldiers but also a signal * *. As long as the box was opened and the soldiers activated, Ink Jade, far away in the Shattered Star Belt, would receive an alert and come to rescue them. Wang Haoyu wasn't worried at all—Ink Jade's combat power could single-handedly take on a hundred warships, not to mention the large number of mechanical soldiers on board.
After the three walked away, Rocket rubbed his hands and sidled over, his face full of calculations: "Hehehe..." This mercenary look amused Wang Haoyu, who asked: "Something wrong?" Rocket's expression was like a money-grubber who had seen a mountain of gold.
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This was truly an interesting Little Fellow.
To be honest, compared to Rocket Raccoon, Wang Haoyu actually preferred the younger Groot.
His initial interest in Marvel was precisely because of this adorable tree person.
"Mr. Wang, are you interested in hiring us?"
"Whether it's guiding the way or other work, we're very good at it."
"After all, we've been around here for many years."
"This is our way of making a living."
Rocket said, rubbing his hands, and flashed a fawning smile at Wang Haoyu.
When Tony addressed Wang Haoyu earlier, Groot had remembered the name.
Calling him by his first name was certainly inappropriate; this was a future boss.
"Alright. But your friend here can be excused; let him go with these ladies to my warship."
Wang Haoyu looked at Groot and said to Rocket with a smile.
He genuinely wasn't interested in the adult version of Groot; that adorable charm had completely vanished.
"Alright..."
Rocket helplessly looked at his partner, then at the ladies behind Wang Haoyu.
Since the boss had spoken, he'd follow orders for now. This boss, who could casually give people large sums of universal credits, should be good, right?
Seeing Rocket nod, Groot immediately stood behind the women.
"Let's go, Little Raccoon!"
Noticing Rocket's worried gaze, Wang Haoyu waved with a smile.
"Boss, my name is Rocket!" The Raccoon, holding a weapon, followed alongside, "I really hate that nickname."
"Sorry, Rocket."
Wang Haoyu, following behind Rocket, possessed a special visual ability that allowed him to see through the Little Raccoon's inner essence directly.
A body that had undergone crude biochemical modification.
This modification technique was truly clumsy!
"It's fine."
Hearing Wang Haoyu suddenly apologize, Little Raccoon Rocket was visibly stunned.
Such a figure would actually apologize? No wonder he possessed such strength and wealth!
Following this big boss seemed pretty good too.
Rocket pondered to himself, and when he looked back at Wang Haoyu, he saw no emotion on that calm face.
It shrugged indifferently.
"Where are we going, Boss?"
Rocket, leading the way, asked directly.
"First, let's find The Collector here. I hear he has a lot of good stuff."
A glint flashed in Wang Haoyu's eyes, and the corners of his mouth turned up slightly.
In this chaotic zone, a Collector without sufficient protection was a lamb to the slaughter.
Those who temporarily sheltered him were destined to become the most ruthless executioners in the future.
Entrusting one's safety to others was truly unwise.
This Collector, entrenched in the Lawless Zone, was entrusting his life to a group of outlaws.
A pathetic fellow.
"Alright. But... this Collector just posted a bounty mission."
Rocket skillfully pulled out an electronic tablet and quickly operated it, discovering this bounty before even finishing retrieving the information.
"Bounty? Don't worry about those... he just has too much money to spend!"
Walking through the bustling streets, Wang Haoyu's interest in this Collector grew stronger.
It was said that his collection consisted of priceless treasures.
I wonder how rare they truly are... "Damn it! The commission is so high?"
Somewhere in space, a scruffy man stared at the bounty amount on his spaceship's display and exclaimed.
Seeing the data on the tablet, the bearded man sprang from his chair.
300,000!
A full 300,000 universal credits, just for acquiring a strange metal sphere.
"As expected of a top Collector!"
He licked his dry lips, his fingers tapping the screen with astonishing speed, instantly snatching up this limited bounty mission. There were only ten slots available for the entire Milky Way Galaxy, and it would close once filled.
A sharp alarm suddenly blared in the cockpit.
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The stubble-faced man stared at the flashing communication screen, his brows knitted tightly.
"What is it now, old man!"
The holographic image showed a blue-skinned Fin-Man, who was currently flying into a rage: "You little brat! You eat my food and wear my clothes, think you've grown wings now, huh?"
"Boss, calm down!"
"Get back here, you idiot!"
In the image, seven or eight strange-looking pirates were desperately restraining the enraged Fin-Man.
"So annoying!" The stubble-faced man irritably grabbed his hair. "I'll go back after I finish this job!"
The call was abruptly cut off.
In a certain asteroid belt, the Raiders mothership erupted with an angry roar:
"That bastard!"
The blue-skinned leader was so angry his fins were shaking. The interstellar situation was volatile, and yet Star-Lord, that ** whose rebellious phase never ended, was still running wild outside.
"Should we send someone to catch him and bring him back?" a subordinate asked cautiously.
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"Why don't we just ignore him!"
"Should we drag him back, or let him go?"
The members aboard the Raiders warship were not good people to begin with, but they had some affection for Star-Lord, who had grown up on the ship. After all, they had watched the reckless kid grow! It was just his unreliable personality that was truly infuriating.
"That scoundrel is practically asking to die!" the Fin-Man roared, gnashing his teeth. They finally reached a consensus—they had to catch the wild boy and bring him back; they absolutely couldn't let him cause trouble outside!
..."Next, we should head to the Shattered Star Belt."
"They say that guy is hiding here."
Star-Lord narrowed his eyes, steering the spaceship toward the client's coordinates. To complete the mission, he first had to find the destination of the Mysterious Orb. Thinking of this, he couldn't help but whistle—how hard could this mission be? Once he earned enough money, he would pay off the debt he owed the old man and then leave freely.
As the Marvel Universe's famous "Parental Worrywart," although Star-Lord acted ridiculously, deep down he could never let go of his concern for his adoptive father. Perhaps this was his last shred of tenderness.
The Shattered Star Belt—Lawless Zone.
"Is this the place?"
Wang Haoyu surveyed the mottled space asteroids around him, a playful curve appearing at the corner of his mouth. This place wasn't great, but it wasn't terrible either; it just exuded an uncomfortable, dark atmosphere.
"The Collector's lair is right ahead."
Rocket Raccoon quickly slid the electronic screen, comparing the coordinates, and finally confirmed: "Location matched."
"Lead the way." Interest flashed in Wang Haoyu's eyes. "I want to see what kind of rare goods this Collector has."
The mechanical butler bowed and yielded the passage: "Please enter, Master is waiting in the inner hall."
Wang Haoyu slowly walked forward, accompanied by Rocket Raccoon.
A pale green-skinned girl wearing a maid outfit and a slave collar around her neck was respectfully kneeling on the ground.
This was a strictly trained slave, but Wang Haoyu merely glanced at her indifferently, feeling nothing inside.
"Lead the way."
The maid immediately stood up. "Sir, please follow me."
"Welcome, my friend!"
The man wearing a mink coat opened his arms and greeted him with feigned enthusiasm.
This exaggerated appearance made Wang Haoyu sneer inwardly—he was just a fat sheep waiting to be slaughtered.
"You could foresee my arrival?"
Wang Haoyu raised an eyebrow slightly. The Ink Jade Warship was equipped with more than ten virtual AIs responsible for monitoring the movements of the entire star field. How could the other party detect his whereabouts?
"Although I did not foresee it, your aura is certainly not comparable to that of an ordinary Space Pirate." The Collector showed a meaningful smile. "Perhaps we can find common ground."
"Your eyesight is passable, at least."
Wang Haoyu carelessly shifted his gaze, having already sentenced the other party to ** in his heart.
"Sir, are you interested in this collection piece?"
Seeing Wang Haoyu's gaze linger, The Collector immediately approached eagerly.
This exhibit was extremely unique—The Collector displayed it in a sealed container, which preserved a woman who had lost her freedom.
The woman's appearance was quite similar to the maid who had greeted them at the door; they were likely of the same race. But now, her body was confined deep within the transparent cage, like a solidified specimen.
"An amusing hobby."
Wang Haoyu's expression was calm, showing neither disgust nor appreciation, only offering a polite smile to the other party.
This scene reminded him of a child's childish trick of showing off a trophy.
"What a perfect creation!" The Collector suddenly patted the container excitedly, his knuckles rapping sharply on the glass. "Look at that struggling expression! This delicate skin! The despair solidified in her pupils!"
His Adam's apple bobbed violently, and his voice grew manic: "But she dared to betray her Master... so I had no choice but to permanently seal this disobedient nightingale inside **."
Rocket's metal claws repeatedly folded and unfolded the gauntlet weapon, the mechanical joints making a dangerous "kaka" sound. The Raccoon's pupils narrowed into two vertical slits; this scene reminded him of the twisted faces of the white coats in the laboratory.
"If all your collections are this kind of trash," Wang Haoyu's boot heel lightly tapped Rocket's weapon box, "my little partner would be happy to open a ventilation hole in your skull."
The Collector suddenly cackled, rocking back and forth like a shaking wine bottle. "Don't rush, I have plenty of rare treasures... But," he suddenly leaned closer, the whites of his eyes showing sickly bloodshot veins, "it depends on what the guest is qualified to see."
"I want to see something truly valuable." Wang Haoyu narrowed his eyes. A certain legend surfaced from the depths of his memory—this lunatic should be hiding the Universe's most dangerous treasure. That stone capable of dimming stardust... the Infinity Stones.
Wang Haoyu no longer remembered the specific details.
If it was the target stone, he would just snatch it.
Even if it wasn't the target, he would still seize it.
A treasure that could personally attract the attention of Ronan of the Kree Empire,
couldn't be bad.
Even if he just stole it for fun!
He was secretly calculating:
The key was whether it was worth making a move.
Wang Haoyu didn't mind acting like a Raider at all.
Why pretend to be a civilized person in front of Space Pirates!
"I have good things, but..."
The Collector didn't respond directly, merely leaning back lazily on the sofa.
That posture clearly meant:
Either reveal your identity,
or prepare enough cosmic currency,
or present an equivalent exchange item.
These were the three points most valued by collectors.
Although collectors were extremely wealthy,
they wouldn't make a loss-making deal.
"Oh?"
"Then, as a ruler of the nine realms, is this identity sufficient?"
Wang Haoyu asked with a smile playing on his lips.
How much weight did the identity of a ruler of the nine realms carry?
"You say you are the ruler of the nine realms?"
The Collector was so surprised he nearly leaped off the sofa.
"What, is someone daring to impersonate my title?"
Wang Haoyu leaned back on the sofa on the opposite side,
seemingly nonchalant,
but actually observing who would dare to impersonate the identity of the ruler of the nine realms.
"May I ask which lord of the nine realms you are?"
The Collector composed himself,
and respectfully bowed to Wang Haoyu.
No matter which sovereign of the Nine Realms arrived,
he deserved such courtesy.
One must know that within the Nine Realms,
there were already two known Father-level powerhouses,
and the number of quasi-Father-level experts was even greater.
With this level of strength,
any random quasi-Father-level expert,
would be enough to sweep through the interstellar ruins of this Lawless Zone.
Even those Father-level powerhouses might not be able to contend with them!
"The ruler of the nine realms, the ruler of the Umbrella World—Wang Haoyu!"
It was like declaring supreme authority, or perhaps stating the ultimate truth!
Wang Haoyu smiled faintly at The Collector before him.
Witnessing that smile, The Collector couldn't help but gasp.
lord of the nine realms Wang Haoyu?
He was the newly rising supreme existence?
"You dared to step out of the Nine Realms?"
After hearing Wang Haoyu introduce himself, The Collector suddenly showed an amused expression.
"Oh? What do you mean by that?"
A trace of interest flashed in Wang Haoyu's eyes as he raised an eyebrow and asked.
"The Kree Empire has put a bounty of one hundred million universal credits on your head!"
"The reward for capturing you alive is double that, and just providing your whereabouts will earn three million!"
As The Collector spoke, he elegantly filled two crystal glasses, the scarlet wine reflecting his indifferent expression.
He seemed completely unconcerned by this immense wealth.
"One hundred million for capture? Three million for information?"
"Hahahaha! Excellent, truly wonderful!"
Wang Haoyu suddenly burst into deafening laughter, and the entire exhibition hall trembled with it.
Those fools from the Kree Empire—
King had yet to settle the old scores, and yet they delivered themselves right to his doorstep seeking death!
The laughter stopped abruptly, and Wang Haoyu's gaze pierced The Collector like an ice blade:
"Then, sir... what are your plans?"
Facing this ** test, The Collector merely shrugged and chuckled lightly:
"Me? I only seek to stay far away from those hungry wolves of the Kreegen."
"If they set their sights on this treasury..."
He stroked the antique cabinet beside him, shaking his head and sighing:
"These treasures would likely be plundered."
Under Wang Haoyu's cold stare, The Collector raised his glass in a toast:
"Compared to the bounty, I cherish existing art more."
Amidst the crisp clinking of the crystal glasses, undercurrents surged.
"Interesting, you are very interesting!"
Wang Haoyu glanced at The Collector, a playful smile lifting the corner of his mouth.
An interesting fellow.
This certainly piqued Wang Haoyu's interest. But interesting or not, a fat sheep was still a fat sheep.
He couldn't escape this!
"But I don't care about that!"
"I'm concerned about something else!"
The Collector put down his glass, staring straight at Wang Haoyu with a serious expression.
"Something else? What is it?"
Wang Haoyu slightly raised an eyebrow, his tone investigative.
At this moment, he didn't realize that the shock in Little Raccoon Rocket, standing beside him, was already overwhelming!
**Wanted by the Kree Empire with a bounty?**
One hundred million universal credits to capture his boss alive?
Three million just for providing his boss's location?
Oh my god! Boss!
What exactly did you do to make the Kree Empire hate you this much?
Did you... perhaps dig up their ancestral graves?
Although his heart was churning, Rocket quietly shuffled his feet and moved closer behind Wang Haoyu.
An employer who could command such a high bounty from the Kree Empire—could he be an ordinary person?
Wait—he just said he was from the Nine Realms?
lord of the nine realms?
**Holy crap!**
Rocket jolted, his eyes suddenly shining like stars as he stared intently at Wang Haoyu.
That look was mixed with adoration, excitement, and even some indescribable meaning.
In short, sticking with the boss was the right move!
Cling tightly to this thigh, and wouldn't he be able to strut around freely in the future?
Hehe!
"Tell me, what are you curious about?"
Wang Haoyu slightly lifted his eyes, his tone casual.
There truly weren't many things that could interest him. At his level, with his forces constantly expanding, only things like the Infinity Stones, beating up Thanos, or dismantling the Kree Empire could barely count as entertainment.
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"If I remember correctly, the cosmic overlord Thanos once declared—"
"As long as you step out of the Nine Realms, he will personally take your life!"
"And seize the Infinity Stones from you!"
"But I'm curious, where did you get these Infinity Stones?"
"Could you let me see what the Infinity Stones look like?"
The Collector, as if possessed, suddenly rushed towards Wang Haoyu!
Seeing the other party approach, Wang Haoyu directly raised his leg to block him, firmly stopping The Collector who wanted to get in his face.
"Thanos? Infinity Stones?"
"Want to steal them?"
"Heh!"
Hearing The Collector's words, Wang Haoyu found it utterly ridiculous.
What audacity. I haven't even settled accounts with you, and you're already eyeing my gems?
Are you perhaps overestimating yourself?
Although my divine body has only evolved to the third generation now.
And I don't have the infinite resources of the Angel Civilization as a backing. But I still have more than enough ability to deal with you!
"You really want to witness the power of the Infinity Stones?"
Wang Haoyu narrowed his eyes, coldly staring at The Collector in front of him.
He didn't deny owning the stones, but instead directly retorted.
Want to broaden your horizons? The question is—
Are you worthy?
Swept by this icy gaze, the previously frenzied Collector suddenly shivered.
Recalling Wang Haoyu's true identity,
The Collector immediately cowered.
Damn it, I've kicked an iron plate. This person is not only a ruler of one of the Nine Realms, but also a ruthless character targeted by Thanos.
Such a person is not to be provoked!
"No, no, no, you misunderstood! I was rude!"
The Collector apologized while backing away. He, who had always lorded it over the Shattered Star Belt,
now looked like a nobody hooligan in front of Wang Haoyu.
The chasm of their statuses instantly became apparent.
"Is anyone there? Where are the people inside?"
Just then, a leisurely voice came from outside the shop door.
Hearing this voice, The Collector felt as if he had been granted a great pardon.
"I'm truly sorry, sir! I have a guest to attend to, please make yourself comfortable!"
In a situation where a maid should have greeted the guest,
The Collector himself hastily retreated.
You see, like this
The Collector felt intimidated the moment he saw Wang Haoyu.
This ominous figure truly sent shivers down his spine.
It's best to avoid him for now.
I'm not afraid, I'm just following my heart.
"My friend, what brings you here?"
Looking at the cynical man in front of him.
The Collector maintained a perfect smile on his face, showing no flaws.
"I'm here to pick up a mission!"
Star-Lord said, showing the mission credential he had accepted on his personal terminal.
When The Collector saw the mission content, he immediately understood:
This was a commission recently issued—a task to obtain a certain item from Xandar.
"Very good, the mission is entrusted to you."
The Collector transmitted the holographic image and coordinate data of the target item to Star-Lord.
"Here's a 50,000 universal credits deposit. I look forward to seeing that treasure soon."
With a smile on his lips.
His peripheral vision swept over Wang Haoyu in the corner... The Collector's heart was already turbulent.
That was an Infinity Stone!
It was rumored that this mission item contained an Infinity Stone.
Thinking of this, The Collector could barely suppress his ecstasy.
"Tsk, this isn't a good job."
Star-Lord's face immediately fell when he saw the Xandar coordinates.
As a highly civilized Planet,
Xandar was always unceremonious towards Raiders.
And coincidentally, Star-Lord was on their wanted list.
Troublesome, truly troublesome!
But the commission was quite tempting... "Well then, see you later, boss!"
As Star-Lord waved goodbye.
"Strange Orb? Xandar?"
Wang Haoyu, on the sofa, chuckled softly,
data streams pouring from his eyes like a waterfall,
the entire transaction visible to him.
No matter when, Wang Haoyu could easily infiltrate any electronic system.
In the eyes of this network overlord, all firewalls were mere illusions.
The technology of the Super God Universe had long materialized the virtual network into a molecular matrix,
this was the most advanced quantum manipulation technology!
"Explain, what exactly is the Strange Orb?"
Wang Haoyu watched the recently returned Collector,
a half-smile on his face.
The Collector froze on the spot—
How was this possible?
His newly posted bounty mission had been discovered already?
"Actually, it's..."
Under the other party's sharp gaze,
he ultimately dared not conceal anything.
The pressure of being a ruler of the Nine Realms,
forced him to reveal everything.
"News I stumbled upon, supposedly containing special energy."
"I'm not sure of the specifics, but I suspect it might be..."
"A certain Infinity Stone."
The Collector lowered his head,
spilling all the information.
"Are you sure it's an original stone?"
A hint of interest flashed in Wang Haoyu's eyes.
There were currently three known ones:
The Reality Stone absorbed by the void engine,
The Space Stone stored on Earth,
And the Time Stone guarded by the Sorcerer Ancient One.
If the news was true,
this would be the fourth Infinity Stone to appear in the World.
"It's just a conjecture... It needs to be confirmed on-site."
The Collector replied with trepidation.
"Xandar Planet..."
Wang Haoyu turned and called to his companion:
"Rocket, it's time to go."
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Wang Haoyu chuckled and waved at the stunned Rocket Raccoon.
As he stood up, the Little Raccoon Rocket, who was nestled on the sofa, immediately snapped back to attention.
"Ah? Oh, coming!"
Rocket Raccoon said, jumping off the sofa.
"Xandar Planet?"
Hearing this, The Collector's expression instantly fell. In front of a true powerhouse, how could he dare to be presumptuous?
Moreover, that was an Infinity Stone! What a precious treasure! Unfortunately, it was ultimately not meant for him... After Wang Haoyu left, The Collector slumped on the spot like a salted fish.
I want it so badly! I want an Infinity Stone so badly!
"Do you have a star chart for Xandar?"
Just after leaving The Collector's territory, Wang Haoyu suddenly asked Rocket Raccoon. They couldn't travel in the dark, could they?
"Huh? Star chart? Of course!"
Rocket Raccoon was stunned for a moment, then nodded in response. As a Space Pirate who roamed the Universe, a star chart was a life-saving tool. Who would joke with their own life?
"Then let's go!"
Wang Haoyu said nothing more and headed straight for Xandar. As for the Avengers—let them cause trouble! Anyway, Nagama Shinzo was almost at the Shattered Star Belt... "Hey, Tony, look at that..."
Walking down a street filled with all sorts of people, Steve tugged at Tony, pointing to a corner.
"What?"
Tony looked in the direction he pointed, confused. Dr. Banner also turned his head.
After seeing clearly, both their expressions immediately became complicated, and they unconsciously moved two steps to the side.
What the hell was there to see! Two alien creatures publicly performing an animal show, it was an eyesore!
Tony's face darkened, and he turned to leave. "Let's go quickly!"
After Tony spoke, Dr. Banner laughed and left, patting Stephen's shoulder. "I still have some universal credits; if you need them, I can buy you two experience opportunities."
"Get lost!" Stephen cursed, his face dark. This species was completely incompatible; even humanoids would be fine, but what was this now?
As the two were bickering, Tony was negotiating with someone at a stall ahead, and the atmosphere suddenly grew tense. The stall owner grinned: "Brother, this is a rare metal, how can you say I'm overcharging? Could it be that... you can't afford it?"
"I don't want it!" Tony turned and left. This person was clearly ripping off customers, and thanks to the data provided by Ink Jade, he wasn't fooled.
"You don't get a choice!" The stall owner suddenly pulled out a weapon. "In the Shattered Star Belt, goods taken out cannot be returned. Now the price is increased by twenty percent!" Over a dozen aliens surrounded them simultaneously.
Tony's eye twitched: "Damn it..." Stephen and Banner immediately moved closer. The universal creditsthey had were given by Wang Haoyu, and they had to face this crisis together.
Even if Wang Haoyu said nothing, everyone knew the value of this cosmic currency. To be ripped off for nothing? They would never agree.
It's just a fight, who's afraid of who!
Stephen 'Fifty-Fifty's' eyes gleamed with fighting spirit, provocatively staring at the opponent. "No room for negotiation?" Tony pushed up his glasses, asking seriously.
"Negotiation? Kid, you've got it wrong. Here, strength is the capital for negotiation!" The stall owner let out a wild laugh, "Those without strength are only fit to be slaughtered!"
They had long seen Tony and his group as fat sheep to be slaughtered—their purposeful shopping list ** nakedly revealed their identity as "rich people."
"What a shame," Tony turned to look at Stephen, who was flexing his muscles, and Banner, who had taken off his glasses, "earning universal credits is much harder than earning U.S. dollars."
"As expected," Captain America Steve pressed a button on his armor, and the nano-suit instantly covered his entire body. This was a gift from Tony to the Avengers. He tossed out a space capsule, and a Vibranium shield appeared in mid-air.
"Hulk says he's stifled," Banner handed his glasses to Tony, his skin began to turn green, and his muscles swelled, tearing his shirt—Hulk, appeared!
"They're trying to steal!" the alien stall owner shouted. Battle was imminent.
"Alright," Tony stepped back, "I'll observe this time."
Tony spread his hands, casually taking Dr. Banner's glasses.
Dealing with these small fries, those two were more than enough!
"Awoo—!!"
The unchained Hulk saw these alien monsters and excitedly pounded his chest.
For these tenacious guys, smashing them flat was the best pastime.
Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh—!!
Piercing laser beams cut through the air, shooting towards the three of them.
Although Tony wasn't wearing his suit, the magic bracelet on his wrist instantly deployed a barrier.
Dazzling magic ripples intertwined into a net in front of him, intercepting all the deadly rays.
"Who dares to cause trouble in my territory?"
When the last alien thug was hammered into the ground by Hulk, a large number of fully armed pirate soldiers suddenly emerged on the street.
Even more troublesome, dozens of hover bikes were circling in the sky.
"Damn it! These cops arrived too fast, didn't they?"
Looking at the rapidly surrounding garrison, Captain America Steve tensed his muscles.
Compared to the efficiency of Earth's Police, these guys seemed to have teleported.
"Don't you understand? We took the bait."
Tony kicked the alien pretending to be dead on the ground, a sarcastic smile on his face.
"Immediately lay down your weapons and surrender! Otherwise, you will be killed without mercy!"
The pirates pointed energy guns at the three, their warning coming through a translator in a harsh mechanical voice.
Tony turned to his comrades: "What do you say?"
Steve gripped his Vibranium shield, warily examining the opponent's advanced armed equipment.
Stephen's win probability was Fifty-Fifty, but that was assuming he could engage them in combat.
Those technological gadgets? Don't even think about it!
"I'm going to tear them into pieces!"
Hearing the garrison pirates' shouts, Hulk heavily bumped his fists, the thought of teaching these guys a lesson constantly circling in his mind.
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"What else can we do? Prepare to fight our way out!"
"Don't forget how large the amount of cosmic currency Wang Haoyu gave us is."
"Do you think we'll get that money back after being investigated?"
"You have to realize, we're using cash right now."
Tony said, shrugging his shoulders. A million cosmic currency is coveted everywhere, let alone by these lawbreakers.
"Alright, then prepare for battle!"
Captain America Steve shrugged, immediately entering battle mode. People like them were never afraid of a fight.
"Hulk!!!"
Hearing that it was time to fight, Hulk immediately grabbed a nearby rock and hurled it forward.
"Open fire!"
"Fire immediately!"
"Annihilate them!"
The moment Hulk moved, the Pirate Garrison opposite immediately began shooting.
"That was fast."
Seeing Hulk move, Tony didn't hesitate and immediately activated the Nano Battle Armor on his body. Under Wang Haoyu's technology, Tony had put the Nano Battle Armor on the agenda long ago, but it had only recently finished testing.
"Requesting backup! Requesting backup!"
"Three outsiders are causing destruction here!"
"Requesting backup!"
As soon as the battle began, the garrison frantically called for reinforcements.
As soon as the exchange of fire started, the surrounding pirates and Raiders who were watching the show quickly hid. When the Masters of this Lawless Zone display their force... they don't care who you are!
"The situation isn't great, their main force is coming."
Inside the Nano Battle Armor, Tony spoke easily to his two companions.
"Then prepare to retreat! There are too many people here, and this isn't our Territory."
While knocking away the Alien Pirate in front of him, Stephen spoke casually to his partners over the communicator.
"That's right, time to retreat!"
"Everyone get ready, I'm going to release the mechanical soldiers!"
Looking around at the gradually approaching Pirate Fleet, Tony knew clearly—this was a trap.
Tsk, how annoying!
"Wait a moment, I'll contact Ink Jade."
Stephen, moving through the battlefield, continued communicating via the communicator.
"It's a shame, we haven't collected any Rare Metals yet." Tony smiled regretfully, "Otherwise, the battle armor made from those materials would have even stronger performance."
"Hehe, why not just ask Wang Haoyu?" Hulk's muffled, thunderous voice sounded, "He controls so many Resource Planets, would he be short on Rare Metals?"
Although he lowered his voice, the stinging pain of Energy Weapons hitting his body still made him snarl irritably. Never mind! He definitely had to get a set of battle armor from Wang Haoyu later!
Dr. Banner, who had handed control of the body over to Hulk, secretly rubbed his forehead: I'll be the one who has to ask for it in the end... this Little Fellow!
However, after spending time together, Banner had gradually accepted Hulk. After all, this irritable Little Fellow was just a child sharing a body, and could provide protection at critical moments.
"Shut up! Ask Wang Haoyu for resources?" Tony suddenly bristled, "Even if I, Tony, die here in battle, even if I go raid a Pirate Stronghold, I will absolutely never ask him!"
This was Tony's last stubborn stand. He could accept Wang Haoyu's technical support, but every technological achievement was exchanged using Military Merit. In joint operations, he always prioritized the safety of his soldiers—which is why his unit consistently had the lowest casualty rate.
Want to get rare metal resources from Wang Haoyu for free?
Impossible!
In fact, Tony had already mentally classified the cosmic currency currently in his hands as temporarily borrowed from Wang Haoyu.
After all, Tony was a person who had status and cared about face!
"Hah!"
Hearing Tony's slightly arrogant reply, Hulk just smiled and said nothing more.
After all, having been around this group for so long, Hulk had long since figured out everyone's temper and personality.
In his eyes, Tony at this moment was like a companion throwing a minor fit, making one want to tease him a little.
"Stop laughing, prepare to retreat!"
"These guys really want to catch us all in one net!"
After Stephen finished contacting Ink Jade, he looked at the densely approaching Pirate Guards from the Shattered Star Zone, his expression slightly serious.
Without a doubt, they were being targeted, completely and thoroughly!
"It looks that way. But how long do we have to wait?"
Tony and Dr. Banner also realized the situation was bad.
Flaunting millions of cosmic currency casually in a place like this was like wandering around a region carrying billions of U.S. dollars in cash.
Add to that the behavior of clueless newcomers, and it would be strange if they weren't targeted!
"Two minutes. Ink Jade said she has to pilot the Warship over from the Shattered Star Zone."
Stephen casually knocked away an incoming Energy Projectile, explaining with a smile to Tony.
"Two minutes? Then let's play with them for two minutes!"
Tony shrugged. Although he didn't like fighting, that didn't mean he couldn't fight.
"Hehe!"
Stephen said while clearing out the Miscellaneous Soldiers rushing up around him.
Meanwhile, Hulk was maniacally picking up various things and throwing them at people—that was probably the happiest thing for him!
"These guys are really troublesome!"
A minute later, Stephen caught his breath and joked helplessly to Tony.
Yes, they were as troublesome as sticky plaster that couldn't be shaken off!
"Even if they're troublesome, we have to wait!"
Tony rolled his eyes. In this battle, Stephen and Hulk were clearly having a great time fighting.
"Hulk!"
Suddenly, Hulk leaped up and smashed an Alien trying to sneak attack viciously onto the ground!
Staring at the sneak attacker, a rare look of solemnity appeared on Hulk's face.
"What's wrong? Hulk!"
Seeing Hulk ignore the annoying flies, Stephen rushed to Hulk's side, holding his shield.
"Watch out! This guy is not simple!" Hulk narrowed his eyes, staring intently at the Alien Creature in front of him.
For Hulk to utter the word "danger"... Stephen immediately switched his defensive stance and looked toward the Alien who had been smashed into the ruins.
An opponent judged dangerous by Hulk must have Combat Power reaching at least Quasi-Star-Destroying Level.
After all, Hulk had fought Star-destroying Level Aexian people many times.
This was precisely why the Avengers were willing to follow Wang Haoyu around.
They followed Wang Haoyu, fighting battles everywhere.
The members of the Alliance with Star-destroying Level Combat Power were few: Hulk, Wanda, and Thor.
The others had not reached this Realm.
These heroes, thirsty for power, fought alongside Wang Haoyu while seeking breakthroughs.
If they asked for help, Wang Haoyu would be happy to assist in improving their strength.
But these proud guys insisted on self-reliance—what kind of ability was it to rely on others?
If that were the case, they might as well quit the Alliance and sign an Employment Contract with Umbrella!
"Damn it, we actually attracted a Star-destroying Level Expert!"
Tony narrowed his eyes, tightening his grip on the Metal Box in his hand.
Inside the box, a Spatial Capsule contained a large number of mechanical soldiers, ready to be released at any time.
He believed that even a Star-destroying Level enemy would find it difficult to escape after encountering this Mechanical Legion.
"I'm almost there!"
On the outskirts of the Lawless Zone, Ink Jade was piloting the Warship, speeding toward them.
Her voice came through the communicator.
"Interesting..."
The Alien in the ruins shook its head and slowly stood up.
"You guys... don't think you can leave!"
He advanced step by step toward Tony and the others.
"Now!"
The flames of war suddenly ignited.
Looking at the silhouette of the Warship gradually becoming clear in the air, Tony decisively opened all the Suitcases.
A Mechanical Frenzy poured out instantly.
As soon as these Steel Warriors landed, Friday connected them to the combat network.
Hunting time.
Countless mechanical soldiers swept across the battlefield like a tide.
"Break out!"
At Tony's command, dozens of Flying Soldiers lifted Captain America Steve and Hulk, soaring into the sky.
"Don't think about escaping!"
The Alien General was furious and was about to pursue them.
But his path was blocked by the sudden surge of Steel Torrent.
These Mechanical Warriors advanced one after another, forming a wall with their steel bodies.
The Pirate Forces on the ground and in the sky were entangled, and countless soldiers rushed toward the Alien General like hungry wolves.
"Are we... going to fight?"
Ink Jade blinked, looking at the people who had been lifted aboard, then looking down at the shimmering silver battlefield below.
Her small face suddenly fell.
Deep Sea Ship Girl are never good-tempered beings.
Their logic was simple: entering their Territory meant declaring war, and bullying a partner meant starting a war.
Rumble—
Dozens of Massive Energy Cannons extended from the Warship's flanks.
Although the quantity was small, the technological content was astonishing.
Simply put: three seconds of Charging was enough to kill a Quasi-Star-Destroying Level target.
Buzz—
The Alien General suddenly felt his hair stand on end.
The Warship overhead emitted a fatal sense of pressure.
The retreat path was already blocked by the Steel Torrent.
Boom boom boom!
The Massive Energy Cannons let out a terrifying roar.
The Pirate Ground Forces were instantly annihilated in the cannon fire, and even the Quasi-Star-Destroying Level Alien Creature was locked onto by multiple Massive Energy Cannons and killed on the spot.
"My goodness, is this firepower too fierce?" Stephen, who had just boarded the ship, couldn't help but gasp in admiration as he watched Ink Jade effortlessly wipe out the Pirate Guards on the ground.
This strength was truly astonishing!
"Of course it's fierce, this is Wang Haoyu's Flagship." Tony rolled his eyes, "If the firepower were insufficient, the Generals of Umbrella would curse the Engineers until they couldn't lift their heads."
"We seem to be surrounded!" Dr. Banner stared at the dense red dots on the Radar, his expression solemn. A rough estimate suggested at least a hundred pirate ships were surrounding them.
"Ink Jade, don't prolong the fight!" Su, who knew Ink Jade's temperament well, quickly pulled her back, "We're surrounded!"
"Ah! Watch me! Everyone hold on tight!" Ink Jade was surprised but immediately focused on controlling the Warship. Everyone hurriedly secured themselves, some fastening seatbelts, others gripping handrails tightly.
"The battle is starting!" Ink Jade revealed an innocent smile and activated all combat functions. Several smart AIs specializing in Fire Control immediately took their positions, entering battle mode.
The Fire Tree Silver Flower blossoming in the night sky illuminated the entire firmament as if it were daytime. Dense cannon fire poured down like a storm, completely turning this lawless land into scorched earth. Ink Jade, relying solely on her own power, swept away this Lawless Zone.
Dozens of Warships taking off in panic now turned into falling Fire Meteors. The ground, ravaged by dense bombing, became scarred and uneven, like the surface of the moon.
"It's all solved, let's retreat!" Ink Jade lightly clapped her hands, tilted her head toward her companions, her youthful face full of innocence. It was only now that the members of the Avengers truly witnessed the chilling Combat Power of this Young Girl.
Stephen's Adam's apple bobbed, his voice trembling slightly: "Next... where are we going?" The tragic state of the battlefield before him sent shivers down his spine—annihilating nearly a hundred Enemy Ships with the power of a single Warship; this level of strength was truly horrifying. He suddenly recalled the ancient warning: there are three types of people in the world not to provoke: the old, women, and children. And the person before him happened to be two of them.
Ink Jade frowned in distress: "The Admiral didn't specify the next steps." When Wang Haoyu left earlier on Rocket's Spaceship, he only entrusted her to look after Tony and the others' safety.
Everyone looked at each other; they couldn't just sit here and wait for death. After all, they had just blown the enemy's stronghold sky-high, and if they waited for the enemy to rally and counterattack, the consequences would be unimaginable.
Tony helplessly rubbed his forehead, speechless at his companions' confusion. After pondering for a moment, he suddenly remembered something: "According to General Ling Liang's Deployment, Nagama Shinzo should be arriving soon. Why don't we meet up with him first?"
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Tony had heard about Nagama Shinzo's mission.
It was said that he was to infiltrate the pirate faction as an undercover agent.
This would allow him to earn merits and exchange them for Umbrella's technological resources.
After all, the Avengers were operating under the name of Umbrella's external forces.
Once he earned military merits, he could exchange them for advanced technologies to research.
Umbrella's technological level was indeed enviable.
Such technological accumulation was simply not something that could be achieved by working alone.
"Alright then!"
"This is the only way!"
After Tony finished speaking, everyone nodded in agreement.
"But..."
"The problem is, I don't know where Admiral Nagama Shinzo is!"
Mid-discussion, Ink Jade suddenly interjected.
"What?"
Tony's head immediately swelled.
How could they act if they didn't even know where the person was?
"What about contact information?"
"None."
Ink Jade replied calmly.
"Then you must have someone's contact information, right?"
Tony asked, rubbing his forehead.
"I have the contact information for the Southern Deep Sea Fleet's Flagship."
"Also the Interstellar Fortress, Umbrella Headquarters, Red Alert Star Base..."
"Star Shattering Passage Command Center, Blue Star Headquarters..."
"Oh, and the Admiral's contact information."
"That's all."
After Ink Jade finished counting on her fingers, Tony and Stephen exchanged glances.
"This is troublesome."
"Do you have a star chart?"
Tony asked again, rubbing his temples.
"I do have a star chart, but can you understand it?"
Hearing there was a star chart, Tony finally breathed a sigh of relief.
It was good to have a backup plan, otherwise, they would be completely lost.
"Ink Jade, bring up the star chart."
As the team's Technician, Tony immediately asked Ink Jade to display the star chart.
After Ink Jade displayed the star chart, Tony carefully compared the data and finally decided on the destination.
"It's here!"
Tony pointed to a flickering light on the star chart, and everyone exchanged glances—some were confused, some half-understood, but all silently agreed.
Anyway, the genius makes the decisions!
Ink Jade smiled and entered the coordinates into the navigation system, and the spaceship turned its direction, speeding towards the Planet where Nagama Shinzo was bound to appear.
"Traces of an Infinity Stone found!"
"Coordinates?"
"Shattered Star Belt, ** sector."
"Send someone to retrieve it."
"Father, please entrust it to me."
Inside Thanos's Flagship, a green-skinned girl knelt on one knee, while the blue-skinned girl beside her remained silent. Thanos deliberately fostered the rivalry between his two adopted daughters, and at this moment, he narrowed his eyes, scrutinizing this pair of "wolf cubs."
"Granted."
Thanos nodded, "Bring back the Infinity Stone."
In his prejudiced belief, the annihilation of half of all life was a hymn to the Goddess of Death, and no one was allowed to defile this "nobility."
As the green-skinned girl left to carry out the order, a coldness appeared at the corner of the blue-skinned girl's lips—this might be a final farewell.
"Ronan's fleet's position?" Thanos suddenly asked.
Ebony Maw bowed and replied, "Approaching the Shattered Star Belt."
None of the five generals dared to question Thanos's strategy: sending both Ronan and his adopted daughter clearly had a deeper meaning. Hearing this, the blue-skinned girl's eyelashes trembled almost imperceptibly.
This was to use her own sister as bait.
"This place is really lively!"
When the spaceship landed at the Xandar port, Jin Chen gently raised an eyebrow.
The city before him was mature and modern, a true interstellar city, completely different from Aixia, which was almost a feudal dynasty-like technology Planet.
Here, Jin Chen felt a vigorous vitality, while a heavy aura of death permeated the sky above Aixia. Of course, it still couldn't compare to his Red Alert Star—after all, Red Alert Star was covered in dense vegetation, looking like a Planet wrapped in forests from afar.
On this Planet, various technological facilities continuously beautified the environment, striving to restore Red Alert Star's original appearance. After all, Wang Haoyu had long ordered that no matter how many resources it consumed, this original Planet must be restored. In his heart, the significance of Red Alert Star far surpassed any other.
"Hmm, Xandarians are one of the few peaceful races in the Universe."
Rocket mumbled while fiddling with a tablet, "But it would be even better if they could revoke my warrant."
With the coordinates provided by Wang Haoyu, his goal was clear, and he was ready to act directly. Infinity Stones—since his boss wanted them, he had to get them at all costs. After all, his boss was a lord of one of the Nine Realms, how could he not be worthy of the Infinity Stones?
"He will."
Wang Haoyu just smiled faintly. Warrants meant nothing to him; his identity as a lord of the nine realms was enough to explain everything.
"It's just ahead."
Rocket led Wang Haoyu towards the Xandar capital.
At this time, inside the Interstellar Defense Center, civil officials were busy moving back and forth.
"Report!"
"Speak."
"Entry information shows that Wang Haoyu, suspected lord of the nine realms and Controller of Umbrella, has arrived on Xandar."
The clerk reported.
The female Commander of the Xandar Interstellar Defense Center frowned slightly.
"lord of the nine realms? Wang Haoyu, ruler of the Umbrella World?"
"Is the information confirmed?"
She immediately pressed for more information. After all, it was a matter of great importance.
The Nine Realms held a prominent position in the Marvel Universe. If it was truly a visit from a Lord and they were negligent, the consequences would be unimaginable. It could affect future diplomatic relations with the Nine Realms!
"That's what the entry report says."
The staff member replied.
Hearing the question, the clerk secretly grumbled: How can I be sure? I'm just a low-level employee here to convey information.
"Retrieve his relevant data."
The Commander thought for a moment before issuing the order... "Welcome... Uh!"
"Guest... please let go..."
In the ** of the Shattered Star Belt, The Collector's maid had just opened the door when she was grabbed by the throat by a pale green-skinned girl, treated as fiercely as an enemy.
"Where is your Master?" The girl asked coldly.
"Master... is inside... please let go first..." The maid answered, gasping for breath... "Is this it?"
Inside the Space Battleship, Ronan looked down at the dilapidated scene on the outskirts of the Shattered Star Belt, his brows tightly furrowed.
The scene of being ambushed on the outskirts of the Nine Realms was still vivid in his mind. When he fled back to the Kree Empire for a thorough investigation, he discovered—the attackers were actually subordinates of Wang Haoyu, Lord of the Umbrella World.
This enraged Ronan.
He had no previous grievances with Umbrella, yet they had almost destroyed his main fleet, forcing him to flee in disarray.
Due to the loss of three thousand Warships, Ronan's prestige in the Kree Empire plummeted.
The generals who had originally followed him also showed signs of wavering.
Despite his burning anger, Ronan still ordered an investigation into the Umbrella World. The result was—
The Aixia Civilization he had intended to rescue was actually a target for Umbrella World's conquest.
This enmity was completely established.
Ronan regarded the Umbrella World as a mortal enemy—either you die, or I die!
The current Ronan no longer traveled lightly; he would at least bring his entire escort fleet.
Three thousand Warships, though a considerable loss, did not shake the foundation of the Kree Empire, a nation built on warfare.
"Depart!"
After breaking through the outer perimeter of the Lawless Zone, Ronan's fleet headed straight for The Collector's lair.
The pale green-skinned girl in the room suddenly became alert, shook off the maid, and vanished into the shadows.
The maid had just caught her breath—
Bang!
An explosion suddenly rang out, and Kree soldiers burst through the door, pinning her to the ground.
The soldiers savagely ransacked the collection room, and the displayed treasures fell and shattered.
Ronan, holding his war hammer, strode in through the wreckage:
"Where... is the person?"
He coldly looked down at the limp maid.
"In... inside..." The maid trembled, pointing to the inner room.
The Collector was terrified, roughly dragged out by the soldiers.
"Speak!" Ronan's war hammer pressed against his throat.
"On... on Xandar!" The Collector gritted his teeth and spat out the words, his eyes filled with unwillingness.
In front of a character like Ronan, fabricating lies was inherently a foolish act!
"You are quite straightforward."
Ronan watched the trembling Collector before him, a chilling arc appearing on his lips. That smile made The Collector's heart almost leap out of his chest—this tyrant's name had never been associated with mercy.
The Collector lowered his head even further, almost burying it in the ground.
"Let's go."
Ronan ignored the prostrate figure, striding out of the collection room. Now that the whereabouts of the Infinity Stone were known, that precious gem was destined to fall into his hands. Thanos intended to use him to gather the stones? Little did he know that he was also using Thanos's power. With the Infinity Stones, though the Nine Realms might not dare covet them, taking revenge on the newly risen Umbrella World—
It would still be more than enough!
After the fleet cut through the starry sky and departed, a green silhouette emerged from the shadows of the collection room.
"Telling only half the truth is tantamount to a lie."
The green-skinned woman swung her arm blade, its cold glint resting against The Collector, who was slumped against the wall. She had witnessed the entire negotiation—Xandar was indeed the location, but what about the specific location of the gem? They didn't have Thanos's ability to sense the stones.
"When... when did you hide here?"
The Collector's eyelids twitched violently. If he had known this, he shouldn't have coveted that deadly power. These successive threats made him fully understand: Infinity Stones were never something an ant should fantasize about.
"You just need to answer," the arm blade pressed against his throbbing carotid artery, "where exactly is the gem hidden on Xandar?"
The Fallen One.
The green-skinned woman with cold light flickering in her gray eyes indifferently scrutinized the trembling specimen merchant before her.
"Xandar Main Planet, a jewelry store in the Seventh District."
The metallic coolness from his throat made this merchant, who claimed to collect everything, instantly collapse, squeezing out his life-saving bargaining chip through gritted teeth.
"Who else knows the coordinates?"
The girl's knuckles pressed against the curved blade, pushing it forward half an inch, her celadon-like skin gleaming with a metallic luster in the cold light.
"Ten warrants... only attracted one lone wolf."
The merchant's throat moved as he squeezed out the answer, "At this moment, that petty thief has probably already sneaked into the back alley of the jewelry store."
Heh—
A cold snort from her nostrils startled the mechanical birds perched on the dome. This old fox indeed had a contingency plan. If they had rashly advanced like Ronan, the Xandar defense matrix would have already enveloped the entire starfield.
"Details."
The blade scraped against the other party's carotid artery.
"Departed three hours ago, a lone traveler, good at... that kind of crawling through ventilation ducts."
As the merchant's eyes darted around, distorted shadows appeared on the wall.
"If I find even half a lie..."
The moment the sharp blade was withdrawn, a few strands of white hair fell onto the crystal display cabinet. After the girl disappeared, the crisp sound of shattered collectibles came from the shadows.
The old man curled up in the gilded throne, his fingertips digging into the velvet armrest.
That amber sphere, which sealed the Universe's secret treasure, was burning silently millions of light-years away.
The Raider who came here to receive the mission did indeed exist!
Only one thing.
The Collector did not mention it.
He concealed the existence of Wang Haoyu.
One of the Lords of the Nine Realms. Wang Haoyu. The ruler of the Umbrella World.
Chapter 93
Fight!
You greedy bunch!
I want to see what ability you have to snatch the Infinity Stones from the lord of the nine realms.
After all, that person controls the power of the Infinity Stones!
The Collector sneered, watching the two groups of people leave one after another.
"What do you want to do?"
The Collector, having regained his senses, found his maid approaching him slowly, holding a piece of shattered metal.
This scene made his hair stand on end.
This damned servant, could it be that seeing others bully me, she wants to * *!
* *!
..."Commander, do we need to send someone to make contact?"
Amidst countless virtual images,
the Xandar Planet Defense Command Center's adjutants looked up and asked for instructions.
That person is currently sightseeing in the capital,
so similar.
How remarkably similar to His Excellency Wang Haoyu, the lord of the nine realms!
"I must go in person!"
When that person, accompanied by Little Raccoon, appeared with a smile in the Xandar capital,
whether Wang Haoyu's trip was for a diplomatic visit or private travel,
as the supreme Commander of planetary defense,
she had to make an appearance!
"Boss, where to next?"
Little Raccoon, lie on the railing of the observation deck, was bored.
What's so interesting about this scenery?
It's not as good as cosmic currency!
"What's the hurry? Someone will lead the way naturally."
Wang Haoyu glanced at the monitoring device above the plaza,
a slight smile playing on his lips.
Since my whereabouts have been discovered,
it's time for you to show yourselves, isn't it?
As for the Infinity Stones—
Under the vast mental power of Wang Haoyu, the geographical coordinates of Xandar Planet were clearly imprinted in his mind.
The time is not yet ripe.
If memory serves, this Planet is about to erupt into a famous battle—
It is the main battlefield of Star-Lord, renowned throughout the Universe for his comical dance moves.
Thinking of this, Wang Haoyu's lips curved into a playful arc.
There are two well-known comments in the Marvel Universe that even an outsider like Wang Haoyu is familiar with.
One is a tribute to Iron Man Tony Stark:
"With a body of flesh and blood, comparable to a God"
This fully demonstrates the greatness of this genius inventor.
Wang Haoyu, who had a superficial understanding of Marvel culture through short videos,
especially remembered Tony's final snap.
A heroic act of self-sacrifice for the common people,
indeed worthy of the name hero.
And the other comment echoes it perfectly,
describing Star-Lord, known for his excellent dance skills:
"With the bloodline of a God, mimicking a mortal"
What a wonderful irony.
Clearly flowing with the blood of a God,
yet behaving worse than an ordinary Earthling.
Thinking of this, Wang Haoyu couldn't help but rub his forehead.
This sparked his interest in exploring—
What exactly is the quality of these so-called descendants of Gods?
The Infinity Stones floating in his palm at this moment,
are a carefully designed bait.
It is meant to lure out this undeserving descendant of a God,
and also carries Wang Haoyu's longing for extraordinary power.
Although constrained by Odin's kindness in nurturing him,
it is temporarily inconvenient to target the Asgardian Gods,
but other so-called Gods,
are naturally not subject to such scruples.
"Visitors? Understood."
Rocket Raccoon lay bored on the railing,
though he didn't understand why,
he still cooperated with the alert.
"On behalf of the Xandar Interstellar Defense Command,"
The Commander, dressed in civilian clothes, strode forward with her entourage,
"Welcome His Excellency Wang Haoyu, the dual sovereign of the Nine Realms and Umbrella."
Since it was an unofficial visit,
Wang Haoyu had obviously deliberately hidden his true identity.
If this important figure's identity were exposed due to her,
she and Xandar Planet would face severe consequences.
As a Commander, quick thinking is fundamental.
Those who can hold this position are never mediocre.
This is an undisputed fact.
"Look, the people who are picking us up are here!"
Wang Haoyu leaned down and smiled at Rocket Raccoon at his feet, as if to prove his words were true.
"Alright, maybe. But who are they? Boss, do you know them?"
Rocket didn't recognize the Xandar Interstellar Defense Commander in civilian clothes before him.
For an ordinary Raider like him, important figures were never the focus.
"Just an ordinary person."
Wang Haoyu's lips curved slightly.
Indeed very ordinary—without any special powers.
The Commander's mouth twitched.
Alright, in front of you, I am indeed ordinary.
I won't argue with you.
"May I ask what brings Your Excellency to Xandar?"
The Commander straightened her back and inquired.
Whether the important figure states their purpose or not is their business, but asking is her duty.
"Me? Nothing. Just leaving the Nine Realms to wander around."
Wang Haoyu smiled and added: "And to see if I can find some interesting little things."
This was indeed the truth.
Leaving the Nine Realms to travel around.
Whether it was Blue Star or within the Nine Realms, everything seemed dull to the current Wang Haoyu.
This was a change in mindset after his strength increased.
If not for this, he might still be focused on developing his forces.
But after merging with the body of the Third Generation God King, these trivial matters should be handed over to his subordinates.
Just like Ling Liang leading the army to conquer the Aixia Civilization this time.
Wang Haoyu now rarely personally intervenes in such matters.
The Umbrella World's political and military systems are already on track, with all affairs running smoothly.
If there was anything else worth his attention, it was the construction of the knowledge vault.
In the Super God Universe, whether it's the Angel Civilization, Shenhe Civilization, or Taotie Civilization, the knowledge vault is an indispensable core.
This is the source of a civilization's power and the foundation of its survival.
With a knowledge vault, they can both wage war and resurrect fallen clansmen using genetic sequences.
This is precisely what Wang Haoyu truly values.
"Then, welcome to Xandar Planet for your travels."
"His Excellency Wang Haoyu, the Supreme of the Nine Realms, Lord of Umbrella."
The Xandar Interstellar Defense Commander's facial muscles twitched slightly, and she could only tacitly accept Wang Haoyu's statement.
The truth of this statement was hard to discern, but it no longer mattered, at least Wang Haoyu had given a response.
"Please follow me."
This Commander, with great discernment, respectfully led the way. During their first meeting, she had clearly heard the conversation between Wang Haoyu and the Little Raccoon at his feet—who was just an ordinary Raider.
Evidently, these two were waiting for an invitation from Xandar.
Since that was the case, she simply went with the flow and gave them this courtesy.
"Let's go, Little Fellow."
Wang Haoyu's lips curved slightly, his mental power sweeping across the Xandar capital like a tide. With his strength, he could completely probe the entire Planet without leaving a trace, bypassing defense systems and hidden Quasi-Star-Destroying Level Experts.
But he chose to restrain himself, focusing his detection range only on the area where the Infinity Stoneswere located—although this area happened to cover the entire capital.
"Coming. Also, can you please stop calling me Little Fellow? Boss, I really hate that name!"
Rocket Raccoon stared at the respectfully waiting Commander, a hint of confusion flashing in his eyes.
Rocket directly expressed his dissatisfaction to Wang Haoyu.
He really didn't like the name "Little Raccoon."
Wang Haoyu didn't respond directly, only asking with a subtle smile: "Then why do you call me Boss?"
"That's easy, because you really are my Boss!"
"I'm working for you now!"
Rocket said, scratching his head, his gaze sweeping over the patrolling teams in the distance, suddenly becoming nervous.
As a notorious Raider, he could be arrested at any time on this Wakanda Planet.
"But Boss, can I ask you for something?" he asked, emboldened.
Wang Haoyu responded casually: "Tell me."
The Commander leading the way in front secretly sneered: A mere Raider dares to make a request to the lord, truly ignorant of the immensity of heaven and earth. It seems a single cell should be reserved for you in the Space Prison!
"Actually, it's not a big deal..." Rocket squeezed out a fawning smile.
"You know, my Raider status has a bounty on my head on Wakanda."
"If anything happens... I hope Boss can bail me out."
This obsequious behavior made the accompanying personnel chuckle.
Wang Haoyu chuckled: "So you still remember your identity."
However, for him, as the lord of the nine realms, this was a trivial matter.
As long as he was willing, Wakanda would naturally revoke the bounty—after all, no one wanted to offend the ruler of the Umbrella World.
"That's all in the past!" Rocket quickly smiled apologetically.
"Now I'm with Boss!"
"If you don't help me, I really have nowhere to go this time. Xandar is a Planet that values rules!"
Little Rocket's appearance made Wang Haoyu nod slightly.
"We'll talk about this later, no rush." With that, Wang Haoyu and his group followed the Commander to the Xandar Planet Interstellar Defense Command Center.
"Wait... Boss, this isn't the right way!"
Looking at the route ahead, Little Rocket started to get scared. This path clearly led to Xandar's Interstellar Defense Headquarters.
"What's wrong?" Wang Haoyu held back a laugh, looking at the trembling Rocket Raccoon.
"That's a military stronghold! If I go in, I'll be in a Space Prison!"
As Raiders, what they feared most were the law enforcement agencies of such orderly forces.
"Just follow along." Wang Haoyu shrugged, deliberately not telling Rocket that this was part of the plan; he just loved seeing the Little Fellow's embarrassed look.
"It's over, it's over, this time I've really walked into a trap..."
Rocket mumbled as he followed Wang Haoyu closely, after all, this was the Boss he had sworn allegiance to. Moreover, Groot was still on the other party's Warship, so for that simple-minded friend, he had to bite the bullet.
The Commander walking in front didn't care about the conversation behind her. With Wang Haoyu's status as the lord of the nine realms, as long as he vouched for Rocket, Xandar would naturally revoke the bounty on Rocket.
"Where are we?" In the Warship, Stephen blinked his sleepy eyes and asked Tony as he just woke up.
"We still have some distance to Nagama Shinzo's location, but we'll meet up in half an hour." Tonyreplied, staring at the star map.
After Stephen woke up, the others in the cabin also woke up one after another. Life on the Warship, apart from entertainment, was just sleeping and resting.
"Tony, Officer Nagama Shinzo seems to be contacting me." Ink Jade said to Tony beside her, while stuffing food into her mouth.
Tony, like a nanny, instructed: "Ask Officer Nagama Shinzo where they are, and tell them we'll meet up soon."
"Understood." Ink Jade immediately sent an inquiry to Nagama Shinzo through the communication system.
On the other side, Nagama Shinzo, who was leading several Warships through interstellar space, received a report from his adjutant: "Commander, received a communication request from Ink Jade * *."
Nagama Shinzo frowned slightly, thinking: Why would Ink Jade contact me actively? Is the Commanderalso nearby? He took the communication report, browsed it, and then ordered: "Reply to them, we are about to arrive at the rendezvous point."
Although he wasn't sure of Commander Wang Haoyu's exact * * location, given that Ink Jade was Wang Haoyu's direct Warship, Nagama Shinzo still treated her with courtesy. In fact, all the generals in the red alert system held respect for the Ship Girl system—these Ship Girls were not only the best partners on the battlefield but also capable assistants.
"Understood, Commander!" The adjutant immediately relayed the reply to the Ink Jade Fleet.