Above the Ruins

Thinking about the direction to go, Gwen didn't linger and landed back on the ground.

"The battle is over. The enemy has been completely eliminated."

After dissolving the fusion, Gwen looked at the Robin in front of him, whose eyes showed concern, and said softly.

"The only problem might be that the enemy has all been wiped out, making it difficult to investigate which faction it belonged to and whether there is some hidden hand behind it."

Please don't say that, you've already done a great favor.

Upon Robin waved its hands repeatedly.

"Let's go. When we came here, the enemy was still firing. There should still be survivors here."

Gwen nodded, then pulled the Robin along and headed towards the area where there had been signs of firing earlier...

While Gwen and the others began searching for survivors, in a secret room somewhere, two people stared at a monitor that showed no signal, looking at each other in silence.

"It seems that the family and the little bird sent not only those useless items, but also that unknown weapon of war."

After a long while, the man took a deep breath, regained his composure, and a mocking smile appeared on his lips.

"Don't talk nonsense. They sent the necessary guards to maintain world peace and stability."

Sensing the sarcasm in her companion's voice, the woman retorted with a smile, but the sarcasm only intensified.

"Oh..."

Upon hearing this, the man scoffed.

"It's true that words are easier said than deeds."

"Okay, let's stop talking about others and talk about yourself—"

Why did you suddenly think of having someone flatten the family's nails?

This is really too..."

The woman waved her hand, not wanting to waste time mocking the family's hypocrisy.

"That's too much?"

The man leaned back and shrugged dismissively.

"It's just going with the flow—"

The thief leader wanted the goods but couldn't afford the full amount, so he naturally had to add some extra.

"So you encouraged that guy to remove the thorn in the family's side?"

The woman raised an eyebrow.

This isn't like you—

"Didn't you always like to say things like 'harmony brings wealth'?"

"But if someone wants me to be unable to make money, I have no choice but to go against my own conscience."

The man's face was full of helplessness, as if he had been forced into this situation.

"I had a specialist assess it. If we follow that little bird's approach, even if the family only provides basic support, those peasants can still gain a foothold on this planet."

If they were to develop and begin importing higher-level equipment and gear from the company, this planet might become the next Penacony, or even worse, becoming a pretext for those hypocrites in the family to provoke the great Amber King.

"But by then, a unified planet won't have the free trade we have now."

"You think highly of them?"

The woman automatically filtered out the parts of the man that made her look good, and asked with a frown.

"It's not that I'm optimistic about it; it's the evaluation given by scholars from the Intelligentsia Academia— "

I heard that professor is also planning to establish a new research project specifically to investigate and study this type of social structure.

The man poured himself a glass of wine and downed it in one gulp.

"Aren't you afraid that the Intelligentsia Academia will hold you accountable?"

The woman raised an eyebrow. Among the people in the Intelligentsia Academia, there were quite a few troublesome individuals.

"I'm just a pitiful, weak, and helpless businessman, why are you holding me accountable?"

The man shrugged, his tone suggesting, "Are you crazy?"

"Shouldn't we ask the family what they've hidden here that attracted those infamous pirates?"

"But what if that guy hadn't shown up today?"

The woman asked curiously.

"The pirates stole everything, so it has nothing to do with me anymore..."

The man said indignantly.

"I have another batch of goods that were stolen, and I have nowhere to seek justice."

"Now that the operation has failed, what are your plans?"

Seeing the man's victim-like demeanor, a strange light flashed in the woman's eyes, and she nodded almost imperceptibly.

Only those who are shameless have the right to climb up the ladder.

"Now that the pirates have been wiped out, what are you going to do?"

Should we let that little bird continue to develop its power, which here is nothing short of Divine Miracle?

"Hmph, they brought vicious pirates to this planet, causing the deaths of millions of people!"

They are the sinners of this planet!

They should be buried alive with those innocent people who died tragically; how can they still have the nerve to stay here?

The man snorted coldly, adopting the demeanor of an upright person who was deeply distressed and speaking out for justice.

"Then it seems we need to contact the local newspaper?"

The woman thought to herself, "As expected," and made the suggestion.

"If nothing unexpected happens, the relevant newspapers are already being printed at an accelerated pace."

The man crossed his legs and said leisurely.

"The radio should already be reporting this humanitarian tragedy. In time, someone will naturally stand up to uphold justice and give the countless victims a clear and just future."

While the mastermind was calmly plotting to ruin the Robin's reputation and drive him off the planet, news of the Robin's assassination had just fallen into the hands of Sunday, who had been hastily recalled, in Penacony, far away in the Asdana Galaxy.

"How is Robin doing now?"

The usually calm and reliable priest looked grim upon hearing the devastating news of his sister's passing, but he still managed to remain composed and ask the question.

"Contact has been lost; it seems the outpost over there has also been attacked."

The Dream Master Gofei Mu, sighed, his aged voice seemingly tinged with sorrow—

"Now, we can only hope that her daily practice of Harmony will bring her some good luck..."

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Chapter 466 Above the Ruins

"..."

Hearing the Dream Master's words, the calm expression on Sunday's handsome face was finally replaced by genuine anxiety.

"Why was the Robin attacked when she was just rebuilding her home with war refugees?"

Who exactly wants to harm them?

The matter involved his only sister, making it difficult to remain calm on Sunday.

"I don't know. The intelligence only says it's a group of Space Pirates of unknown origin..."

Despite having many guesses in her heart, Dream Master Gofei Mu did not tell her adopted son everything, but only sighed.

"That family..."

Hearing the Dream Master's sigh, Sunday felt her mind in turmoil and instinctively wanted to seek help for her younger sister, even if it might be too late by the time the help arrived...

"That's a war-torn land. Even if the company's goods are there, they are often maliciously destroyed by various forces, and the family can hardly reach them."

The Dream Master, of course, understood Sunday's thoughts, and sighed, shaking his head.

"Well... I hope I can go there myself and bring the Robin back."

Hearing this on Sunday, he remained silent for a moment, then looked up again, his handsome face showing a resolute expression.

"This is a crucial moment in the selection of the new head of the Oak Family Lineage. If you leave now, I'm afraid..."

Upon hearing this, a strange light flashed in the blue-purple crow's eyes, and it said in a low voice.

"I'm going no matter what."

Sunday shook his head, his eyes showing not a trace of hesitation or wavering—

She was his only sister, and he was determined to save her no matter what.

But if the Robin has already met with misfortune...

He will also make the murderer pay with his life!

"Very well, I understand what you're thinking. I'll arrange for people to rescue the Robin."

When a family member is in danger, the family should naturally lend a helping hand; otherwise, how can there be Harmony?

After exchanging a glance with Sunday, Gopher sighed and made a decision—

Sunday is crucial for future plans, and it's a time when you absolutely cannot leave Penacony.

"..."

When faced with the solution proposed by the Dream Master, Sunday did not agree directly, but instead looked up and stared back at him.

With his sister attacked and her life hanging in the balance, how could he possibly be at ease competing for the so-called position of family head?

Just as the two were staring at each other, neither willing to give in, the Dream Master's gaze suddenly changed.

Meeting Sunday's resolute gaze, she said softly—

"We just received news that the company's base on that planet has issued a notice stating that the war weapons deployed by the family on that planet have dealt with the invading Space Pirates."

"What?"

Upon hearing this, Sunday was taken aback—

When the Robin left, he had taken care of everything himself. There was absolutely no such thing. Where did this war weapon come from?

"Hmph, I'm afraid this is just the company's excuse to get rid of the Robin."

The Dream Master, after all, was a wise and experienced old man, his gaze sharp and unwavering.

"The Robin's preaching of Harmony has probably already offended those profit-seeking individuals who call themselves followers of the Amber King."

"That Robin..."

Upon hearing this, Sunday, already in a state of utter confusion, immediately thought of the possibility that the company had hired Space Pirates, or even that company employees had impersonated Space Pirates to attack the Robin.

"Don't be impatient. Now that the attack has been quelled, it shouldn't be long before news of the Robin arrives."

The Dream Master gently shook his head, gazing at the adopted son before him—

"Don't dwell on the matter itself; what else do you see in this?"

"..."

Knowing that he couldn't reach the Robin's location in a short time without the permission of the Dream Master in front of him, Sunday could only let out a long sigh and begin to face Gopher's test.

Meanwhile, Gwen and the Robin were busy rescuing people all over the mountains.

Although lacking the necessary equipment, this was not a problem for Gwen in his current state. With a sweep of his mental energy, he located the survivors and rescued them with a wave of his hand.

However, although the survivors were rescued, many of them had vacant eyes and looked like zombies.

Gwen, Robin, and the others, who were busy searching for survivors, could not spare any manpower to comfort each one of them. They still needed to rescue all the survivors from the ruins first.

In the midst of his busy work, as the sun set and the moon rose above the trees, Gwen, having finished inspecting the last area, finally let out a long Gwen of relief.

"Call...