Chapter 907: Interest (Thanks to the two alliance leaders Yu Jian Qianxun and Hao Xiao Mo for their 100,000 rewards!)

Chapter 907: Interest (Thank you to the two allies, Isaro and Han Xiao, for the ten thousand reward!)

One of Han Xiao's legs was still trapped beneath Emrys' arm, pressed against the cold metal of his mech.

Emrys tilted her head.

"Could you loosen your grip on my leg?"

Han Xiao released his hold and stepped back, allowing Emrys to pull her snow-white leg free, tucking it into the black skirt.

He glanced at the severely damaged fabric of Emrys' clothing from the battle. Han Xiao lifted his palm, nanite particles swirling, coalescing into a material resembling cloth, patching the hole in her skirt. He couldn't let Emrys be so undignified standing there.

Click! Emrys used her force field to extract herself from the meteorite, straightening up with a yawn, her body aching from the countless impacts of the falling rocks.

"I'm sore from all those collisions," Emrys rubbed her slender waist, her elegant eyebrows furrowed. "Well, I did suggest this sparring match, so it's my own fault."

"I've already held back," Han Xiao shrugged.

"Still, you're stronger than me."

Emrys sighed, her expression calm, as if she'd anticipated this outcome.

Throughout the entire battle, Black Star moved with effortless precision, firmly controlling the flow of events. Emrys now had the most direct understanding of his strength.

"I don't need to expend my mana—"

Before Han Xiao could finish his sentence, Emrys waved a hand, cutting him off with a faint smile.

"Never mind. You know who I am, right? If you lose, you lose. Do you need me to console you?"

"I'm used to it from sparring with HeLa," Han Xiao scratched his jaw.

Speaking of which, he turned to command the mechanical army to clear the battlefield. Seeing the satellite debris floating in space, he added, "The weapon I crafted for you is broken. I'll have logistics send you another batch later... though of course, payment is expected."

"I understand."

Emrys nodded, not objecting. After all, she'd initiated the challenge herself. How could she ask him to just give her a replacement weapon without paying? As an S-class, she still needed to maintain her dignity.

When the battle ended, the distant Dragon Fortress fleet slowly advanced. Emrys took a deep breath, summoned the residual energy in her body, and used her force field to halt the Dragon Fortress.

The protective barrier of the fortress opened, and the fleet descended onto the docks.

The floating island's combat mode deactivated, and the buildings hidden beneath the ground emerged one by one. People rushed out to inspect their homes and assess the damage.

HeLa's logistics team began working on repairing the structures.

Han Xiao and Emrys adjusted their attire, then headed toward the Dragon Fortress. As soon as they stepped onto the dock, all eyes turned to them.

Everyone at the Dragon Fortress had witnessed Emrys being defeated by Han Xiao. Their leader had even gained an advantage over him, leaving him with an uneasy feeling.

Jenny couldn't help but approach him, glaring at Han Xiao before turning her attention to Emrys with concern. "Are you alright?"

"I'm fine, just a bit drained," Emrys waved a hand, turning her head slightly. "Let's discuss this in my palace on Black Star."

She took a step forward, and Han Xiao followed, sheathing his mech.

Inside the Dragon Fortress palace, Emrys led Han Xiao to the garden behind the main hall, where they sat at a stone table.

She controlled the force field to pour two cups of wine, placing them on the table before them. Emrys picked up her cup and took a sip, noticing Han Xiao remained still, his red lips forming a slight curve.

"This is wine made from the bones of the Void Dragon race by Isaro. I rarely serve it to guests," she said.

"Using fossils to brew wine? That's a dark recipe."

Han Xiao chuckled, taking a sip. A searing heat raced down his throat, intense as drinking magma at a thousand degrees. Then a powerful aftertaste surged, leaving him savoring the flavor.

At that moment, Emrys spoke with a hint of regret.

"You've surpassed me in strength in just twenty years... all those years you wasted. Compared to me, you've been standing still."

"There's no such thing as wasting time. You're just lazy," Han Xiao teased. "Besides, if you were diligent, you wouldn't be you."

"Am I really lazy in your eyes?"

"Isn't that right?" Han Xiao laughed.

"Hmph... though compared to you, I do lack ambition."

Emrys shook her head helplessly, choosing not to argue.

The fact of her defeat had subtly shifted her perception of Han Xiao. Every S-class knew the difficulty of growing stronger. The rules among the powerful were to respect those stronger than oneself.

Emrys set down her wine cup, meeting Han Xiao's gaze with a gentle voice. "In those twenty years, you must have faced many hardships to become this strong, right?"

Han Xiao paused, an odd familiarity creeping into his mind.

That sentence... I think I've said something like that recently?

Suppressing the strange feeling, Han Xiao cleared his throat and replied, "It's been alright."

"You've firmly established yourself in the cosmos. Any plans for the future?" Emrys brushed a strand of hair from her face.

"Continue developing, accumulating strength."

Emrys paused, her eyes blinking.

"Do you think your current strength is still insufficient?"

"Before reaching the limit, power is never enough." Han Xiao shook his head.

"...Actually, there's something I don't understand."

Emrys leaned back, one arm propped on her stomach, the other supporting her chin. Her deep eyes were filled with doubt, fixated on Han Xiao's face as she slowly spoke:

"About eight or nine years ago, I asked you a question. Why do you never stop moving forward? At that time, you said you had no grounds to stop, but didn't explain why. What were you afraid of? You're already an S-class, backed by the Empire with vast influence, standing at the pinnacle of the cosmos. What could possibly make you still fear now?"

When she finished, Han Xiao hesitated in his eyes.

The thing that made him wary was naturally the ultimate boss of the late stages, the World Tree civilization.

Eight or nine years ago, he was still a Class-T disaster. Their positions were unequal. Han Xiao hadn't told Emrys the reason back then. But now, their statuses were different, and his words finally carried weight. He thought for a moment, made a decision, and slowly said:

"I've obtained some information. In the distant future, a disaster will sweep across the entire explored universe. At that time, no one will be able to remain unaffected, no place to escape."

Emrys was surprised, her eyebrows furrowed. "If it's an event of that scale, the Three Great Civilizations would naturally be concerned. What are you afraid of?"

"When that disaster occurs, even S-classes are just small insects. Under the cover of such a catastrophe, there won't be a single crumb left."

Emrys unconsciously traced the wine cup with her fingertip, whispering softly, "Is that so? I thought your motivation came from an insatiable ambition."

She didn't doubt Han Xiao's words. Everyone had different sources of information. Just from Han Xiao's position in the Empire, he could access many secrets she couldn't reach.

Besides, Black Star had no reason to deceive her.

The atmosphere grew quiet. Emrys lowered her head, rotating the wine cup with her finger, as if lost in thought. Han Xiao didn't speak further, focusing on savoring the Void Dragon bone wine.

After turning the cup several times in silence, Emrys finally lifted her gaze, her voice light:

"It seems I can't keep being idle. If that day comes, I'll fight beside you."

"That would be best." Han Xiao smiled faintly.

In the previous life, due to the Dragon Fortress's destruction incident, Emrys had been missing in the World Tree version. Now, Isaro was left behind at the Dragon Fortress, not venturing out. Whatever had happened to Emrys in her previous life would not occur again.

The impact Han Xiao had made had altered Emrys' fate. She should be able to safely reach the time when the World Tree appears.Chapter 907: Interest (Thank you to the two allies, Isaro and Han Xiao, for the ten thousand reward!)

One of Han Xiao's legs remained trapped beneath Emrys' arm, pressed against the cold metal of his mech.

Emrys tilted her head.

"Could you loosen your grip on my leg?"

Han Xiao released his hold and stepped back, allowing Emrys to pull her snow-white leg free, tucking it into the black skirt.

He glanced at the severely damaged fabric of Emrys' clothing from the battle. Han Xiao lifted his palm, nanite particles swirling, coalescing into a material resembling cloth, patching the hole in her skirt. He couldn't let Emrys be so undignified standing there.

Click! Emrys used her force field to extract herself from the meteorite, straightening up with a yawn, her body aching from the countless impacts of the falling rocks.

"I'm sore from all those collisions," Emrys rubbed her slender waist, her elegant eyebrows furrowed. "Well, I did suggest this sparring match, so it's my own fault."

"I've already held back," Han Xiao shrugged.

"Still, you're stronger than me."

Emrys sighed, her expression calm, as if she'd anticipated this outcome.

Throughout the entire battle, Black Star moved with effortless precision, firmly controlling the flow of events. Emrys now had the most direct understanding of his strength.

"I don't need to expend my mana—"

Before Han Xiao could finish his sentence, Emrys waved a hand, cutting him off with a faint smile.

"Never mind. You know who I am, right? If you lose, you lose. Do you need me to console you?"

"I'm used to it from sparring with HeLa," Han Xiao scratched his jaw.

Speaking of which, he turned to command the mechanical army to clear the battlefield. Seeing the satellite debris floating in space, he added, "The weapon I crafted for you is broken. I'll have logistics send you another batch later... though of course, payment is expected."

"I understand."

Emrys nodded, not objecting. After all, she'd initiated the challenge herself. How could she ask him to just give her a replacement weapon without paying? As an S-class, she still needed to maintain her dignity.

When the battle ended, the distant Dragon Fortress fleet slowly advanced. Emrys took a deep breath, summoned the residual energy in her body, and used her force field to halt the Dragon Fortress.

The protective barrier of the fortress opened, and the fleet descended onto the docks.

The floating island's combat mode deactivated, and the buildings hidden beneath the ground emerged one by one. People rushed out to inspect their homes and assess the damage.

HeLa's logistics team began working on repairing the structures.

Han Xiao and Emrys adjusted their attire, then headed toward the Dragon Fortress. As soon as they stepped onto the dock, all eyes turned to them.

Everyone at the Dragon Fortress had witnessed Emrys being defeated by Han Xiao. Their leader had even gained an advantage over him, leaving him with an uneasy feeling.

Jenny couldn't help but approach him, glaring at Han Xiao before turning her attention to Emrys with concern. "Are you alright?"

"I'm fine, just a bit drained," Emrys waved a hand, turning her head slightly. "Let's discuss this in my palace on Black Star."

She took a step forward, and Han Xiao followed, sheathing his mech.

Inside the Dragon Fortress palace, Emrys led Han Xiao to the garden behind the main hall, where they sat at a stone table.

She controlled the force field to pour two cups of wine, placing them on the table before them. Emrys picked up her cup and took a sip, noticing Han Xiao remained still, his red lips forming a slight curve.

"This is wine made from the bones of the Void Dragon race by Isaro. I rarely serve it to guests," she said.

"Using fossils to brew wine? That's a dark recipe."

Han Xiao chuckled, taking a sip. A searing heat raced down his throat, intense as drinking magma at a thousand degrees. Then a powerful aftertaste surged, leaving him savoring the flavor.

At that moment, Emrys spoke with a hint of regret.

"You've surpassed me in strength in just twenty years... all those years you wasted. Compared to me, you've been standing still."

"There's no such thing as wasting time. You're just lazy," Han Xiao teased. "Besides, if you were diligent, you wouldn't be you."

"Am I really lazy in your eyes?"

"Isn't that right?" Han Xiao laughed.

"Hmph... though compared to you, I do lack ambition."

Emrys shook her head helplessly, choosing not to argue.

The fact of her defeat had subtly shifted her perception of Han Xiao. Every S-class knew the difficulty of growing stronger. The rules among the powerful were to respect those stronger than oneself.

Emrys set down her wine cup, meeting Han Xiao's gaze with a gentle voice. "In those twenty years, you must have faced many hardships to become this strong, right?"

Han Xiao paused, an odd familiarity creeping into his mind.

That sentence... I think I've said something like that recently?

Suppressing the strange feeling, Han Xiao cleared his throat and replied, "It's been alright."

"You've firmly established yourself in the cosmos. Any plans for the future?" Emrys brushed a strand of hair from her face.

"Continue developing, accumulating strength."

Emrys paused, her eyes blinking.

"Do you think your current strength is still insufficient?"

"Before reaching the limit, power is never enough." Han Xiao shook his head.

"...Actually, there's something I don't understand."

Emrys leaned back, one arm propped on her stomach, the other supporting her chin. Her deep eyes were filled with doubt, fixated on Han Xiao's face as she slowly spoke:

"About eight or nine years ago, I asked you a question. Why do you never stop moving forward? At that time, you said you had no grounds to stop, but didn't explain why. What were you afraid of? You're already an S-class, backed by the Empire with vast influence, standing at the pinnacle of the cosmos. What could possibly make you still fear now?"

When she finished, Han Xiao hesitated in his eyes.

The thing that made him wary was naturally the ultimate boss of the late stages, the World Tree civilization.

Eight or nine years ago, he was still a Class-T disaster. Their positions were unequal. Han Xiao hadn't told Emrys the reason back then. But now, their statuses were different, and his words finally carried weight. He thought for a moment, made a decision, and slowly said:

"I've obtained some information. In the distant future, a disaster will sweep across the entire explored universe. At that time, no one will be able to remain unaffected, no place to escape."

Emrys was surprised, her eyebrows furrowed. "If it's an event of that scale, the Three Great Civilizations would naturally be concerned. What are you afraid of?"

"When that disaster occurs, even S-classes are just small insects. Under the cover of such a catastrophe, there won't be a single crumb left."

Emrys unconsciously traced the wine cup with her fingertip, whispering softly, "Is that so? I thought your motivation came from an insatiable ambition."

She didn't doubt Han Xiao's words. Everyone had different sources of information. Just from Han Xiao's position in the Empire, he could access many secrets she couldn't reach.

Besides, Black Star had no reason to deceive her.

The atmosphere grew quiet. Emrys lowered her head, rotating the wine cup with her finger, as if lost in thought. Han Xiao didn't speak further, focusing on savoring the Void Dragon bone wine.

After turning the cup several times in silence, Emrys finally lifted her gaze, her voice light:

"It seems I can't keep being idle. If that day comes, I'll fight beside you."

"That would be best." Han Xiao smiled faintly.

In the previous life, due to the Dragon Fortress's destruction incident, Emrys had been missing in the World Tree version. Now, Isaro was left behind at the Dragon Fortress, not venturing out. Whatever had happened to Emrys in her previous life would not occur again.

The impact Han Xiao had made had altered Emrys' fate. She should be able to safely reach the time when the World Tree appears.

At that moment, Jenny entered, ignoring the woman beside Han Xiao, and spoke in a low voice: "Lord Seat, the damage assessment has been tallied and compiled; it needs your review."

"Understood." Emrys nodded, glancing at Han Xiao, "I have some matters to attend to, and my strength hasn't fully recovered yet. I need to rest."

Han Xiao straightened, "Very well. You take care of your affairs first. I’ll stay with you in Longtan for a while, until you’re fully restored, then we’ll depart. It just so happens we’re heading to Azure Star soon."

"Alright."

Emrys understood this was Han Xiao’s concern, and smiled gently.

Han Xiao tipped his head and walked away.

As she watched his silhouette disappear into the distance, Jenny’s rigid, cold face relaxed. She turned to Emrys, her expression tinged with complexity, opened her mouth, then hesitated.

"Hmm?" Emrys looked at her, "Are you about to say something to me?"

Jenny pressed her lips together, as if gathering courage, her voice tentative and careful:

"Lord Seat… do you… like Black Star?"

Upon hearing this, Emrys arched an eyebrow.

"Why do you care about this?"

"I… I’m just curious." Jenny bit her lip, "And I don’t like Black Star."

"I know that, you don’t need to emphasize it." Emrys’s eyes held a hint of sorrow.

But Jenny shook her head, her face serious.

"Lord Seat, my reasons for disliking Black Star aren’t what you think… we were once a neutral organization nobody bothered with, living peacefully. It didn’t matter how strong or weak the factions were. But ever since Black Star emerged, Longtan has been dragged into many dangerous entanglements. In fact, you needn’t involve yourself in those matters. I’ve always believed we should keep our distance from Black Star. He’s not just some simple person; if we don’t, we’ll surely face a major crisis someday."

After hearing her words, Emrys also set aside his smile, thoughtful:

"So… you think I allied with Black Star because I like him?"

"I’ve also taken note of your consistent attitude toward him, and I can’t ignore this possibility." Jenny said quietly.

Emrys nodded, then smiled faintly:

"You’re right. I do have a soft spot for Black Star. What are you going to do? Try to persuade me?"

"I…"

Jenny’s spirit soared, her hands trembling.

"Alright, enough of this."

Emrys waved a hand, sighing: "I do have a fondness for Black Star, but that doesn’t mean I like him, does it? I’m not some shy person hiding my feelings away.

I’m not even that old.

Black Star is the only one in the Super A-level who I find… agreeable. He bested me, and he has the right to father my descendants… but I’ve never had the thought of letting another person into my body to pass on his genes.

My feelings for him stem partly from his help to Longtan, and partly from my respect for him. Our relationship is indeed close—he’s one of the few people I truly trust as a friend and ally. But when have we ever spoken love or shared intimate moments?"

Jenny let out a breath she hadn’t realized she was holding.

She had spoken truly, Emrys Seat’s feelings for Black Star had no foundation. She’d misunderstood.

Yet the words that followed made her heart flutter again.

"Still, time is long, and my thoughts might change. If someday I develop an interest in creating offspring…"

Emrys thought of his moments with Han Xiao, shook his head, and smiled.

"Black Star will always be the only choice."

*Snap!*

Jenny tore her communicator in half.

…

On the other side, Han Xiao gathered all his mechanical armies and metal parts, letting Philip control his ship to dock at Longtan’s harbor. He returned alone to his ship.

After closing the cockpit, he immediately opened the panel.

The task labeled "[Emrys, the Dragon Seat]" was marked as "Completed." Their skirmish had long exceeded twenty minutes, finishing every tier of requirements.

The highest-tier reward, however, was the chance to select one skill or specialty from Emrys!

"Endure, endure…"

Han Xiao exhaled, steadying himself.

Fitz and Nol weren’t there—he couldn’t bring himself to gamble with his own black face.

He suppressed the urge to tear his hands apart, turning his attention to other task rewards—a hefty experience boost, plus one point of legend level and one Emrys character card.

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