After dozens of spatial jumps, even with mental preparation, everyone on the battleship except Beckett experienced dizziness and even nausea upon arriving at U40 Planet.
Astra was the worst affected.
Beckett's physical functions couldn't be measured by normal standards. The Other was a peculiar lifeform, a fusion of semi-mechanical and biological components. Waz was a purely mechanical intelligence that felt nothing. Only Astra was a genuine mortal.
Beckett didn't know if Astra was faking it. After all, if his adoptive father, Thanos, was to be believed, this man harbored an incredibly terrifying power.
"Your Highness Beckett, we have arrived near U40 Planet. Waz is currently hacking into U40 Planet's planetary defense system to create our planetary entry permit. Please wait a moment."
As Waz spoke, the orange-yellow planet gradually came into Beckett's view. The constant stream of battleships and spacecraft made The Other's eyes water.
"It's completely different from Tofa."
Unable to think of a better adjective, The Other could only compare it to Tofa, which drew a scoff from the pale Astra. "Nonsense. Tofa was near a battlefield. This planet you call U40 hasn't suffered from war. This planet is one of the Skrull Empire's external trading posts. It's only natural for it to be more prosperous than Tofa Star."
"I wasn't talking to you. Put your helmet on properly, or you won't even pass security."
Not wanting to argue with Astra, The Other directly picked up the green helmet that had rolled to his feet and placed it on Astra's head.
"Keep your hat on straight."
Initially created by Beckett to prevent Astra from being mimicked and having his memories altered by the Skrulls, the green helmet had now been given a new camouflage function by Waz. It could help Astra disguise his Kree genes and simulate the genes of the Centaurian race.
"Seriously, Beckett, do you have any more of those AI from Dora Star for sale? I want to buy one too."
With his helmet on, Astra stood in front of the mirror, examining himself. There was no visible change, but the genetic scanner no longer showed the Kree markers. Instead, it displayed the bloodline imprint of the Udontha clan of Centauri Prime.
"Lord Astra, Dora Star was destroyed long ago. Waz and Gates were created by Lord Thanos after he specifically reviewed the relevant data," Waz's voice dispelled Astra's eagerness.
"Alright, then what's with this name, Sakima Udontha? Didn't the Centaurian race go extinct?"
Pointing to the personal information Waz had disguised for him, Astra expressed his curiosity. The news of how the Centaurian race had tried to resist the Dark Order and restore their ancestors' former glory, only to be ruthlessly purged by Thanos, had spread throughout the universe.
"The Centaurian race still has a last bloodline, Yewen Udontha and his family."
Thanos was a man of his word. If he said he would send the opportunistic traitor and his family away from the Centaurus Galaxy, he would.
Looking at the information displayed on the panel, Astra raised an eyebrow but remained silent. This was indeed good news for him. The more honorable Thanos was, the higher his chances of successful revenge.
Whistling, Astra put away his identity as "Sakima Udontha" and, along with Beckett, stepped into the main city of U40 Planet, which was dominated by the Skrulls.
The battleship, disguised as a passenger spacecraft, landed at a designated parking spot on U40 Planet. After using the bracelet that Waz had transformed into to scan the parking spot's intelligent payment system and pay the docking fee, Beckett and his group took a flyer to their destination: the main city of U40 Planet – Eiffelde.
A grand city filled with a sense of technology.
"Your Highness Beckett, according to General Corvus Glaive's information, the targets Baltan and Gesra will lead the Seventh Army of the Skrull Empire back to Eiffelde City in three days."
"Waz has already forged your identity and booked your accommodation for the foreseeable future. You, The Other, and Lord Astra can now officially move in."
Three more days, huh?
General Corvus Glaive and Proxima Midnight's forces are expected to receive compensation resources from the Kree Empire and arrive at U40 in about five days...
Beckett narrowed his eyes, thoughts churning in his mind. He led the two behind him to their residence for the foreseeable future, following the map provided by Waz. It was a very retro manor, located far from the main city center, standing out in this technological jungle.
Nestled by the mountains and water, it stunned Astra.
"How did you do it?"
"Currency is just an insignificant string of numbers to Waz. Providing the best possible support for Your Highness Beckett's travels is Waz's duty."
Waz grinned, gesturing that it was nothing.
Paralyzing the intelligent system of U40 Planet might be difficult, but finding loopholes was no problem for Waz. As a trading planet, U40 was already a melting pot of various elements.
"I'm liking you more and more, little kitty," Astra licked his lips, marveling at the luxurious manor before him.
"Please don't call me that. Waz is Waz," the blue robotic cat corrected him earnestly.
"Waz, bring up the map from here to the main city's municipal building and prepare to map out the attack route."
Beckett, long accustomed to Waz's care, didn't have as many exclamations as Astra. In places like this, when he was on missions before, as long as the planetary environment wasn't too harsh, his accommodation wouldn't be worse than this.
"Yes, Your Highness Beckett."
"The Other, use the scepter to extract some energy from the Casket of Ancient Winters and make some ice bombs. Ask Waz for the specific crafting method; it will tell you."
"Yes, Your Highness Beckett."
The Other was surprised to actually have something to do. Upon receiving Beckett's order, he happily took the Casket of Ancient Winters and the Azure Scepter and found a room to work diligently.
"As for you, it's good that you're alive."
Finally, Beckett glanced at Astra, who was still wandering around the manor, and turned to leave.
He needed to think about which assassination method he should choose this time.
According to General Corvus Glaive's information, Baltan and Gesra of the Seventh Army of the Skrull Empire were both Skrulls with special abilities.
These two had been friends since childhood. During an expedition, they were hit by some kind of cosmic ray that passed through their bodies.
Since then, Baltan gained the ability to split into numerous clones, while Gesra gained the ability to greatly increase his body size and strength.
Thanks to [Gone—Dancing Alone] and [Dark Empire] for the tips~
My roommate treated me to dinner with his project bonus. I got back quite late~ and wrote quite late too. Dinner lasted three hours lol. After finishing, I realized it was already half past twelve.
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