Star Rail, As a Researcher I Joined the Chat Group

However, this was merely a facade to confuse Chen Mu. In secret, she had already gripped her dual pistols in preparation, her heart filled with anxiety, wondering if Chen Mu's return would cause their plan to fail.

"So you really chose to attack the Space Station while I was away?"

Chen Mu responded with a non sequitur, his expression showing a hint of surprise.

He had only been guessing before; after all, for trouble to break out the moment he left the Space Station was far too coincidental.

It turned out it was actually true...

The infamous Stellaron Hunters had come to the Space Station to revive Stelle, and they had even gone out of their way to avoid him.

How should he put it?

He was truly honored.

But before he had joined the Chat Group, he was just an ordinary Researcher, right?

At most, he had one extra title.

An ordinary genius Researcher.

He didn't possess even a shred of the power of an Aeon.

For the dignified Stellaron Hunters to be wary of a young man like him, who possessed no Aeon-level power—was there really any need for that?

Kafka: "..."

Kafka's mouth twitched slightly upon hearing this.

Had she just been baited into revealing something?

Kafka looked toward Silver Wolf and resumed their private team comms.

She asked Silver Wolf what they should do now.

Should they just strike together and take Chen Mu down first?

After all, no matter how capable Chen Mu was, he was still just a Researcher.

Appearing directly in front of them like this was simply too arrogant.

What they had been worried about before was merely Chen Mu using his technical expertise to obstruct them from behind the scenes.

If that happened, not only might their plan fail, but they could also end up trapped on the Space Station, unable to leave.

After all, Chen Mu's genius in the field of research was undeniable.

It is recognized by all the top factions in the entire universe.

The Space Station is still Chen Mu's home turf.

But now, Chen Mu hasn't done that at all, appearing before them in such an open and aboveboard manner. It really does seem like an opportunity for them.

Just like Chen Mu's genius.

A dignified, peerless genius who possesses absolutely no power from any Aeon—this fact is also highly renowned throughout the universe.

This matter once caused astonishment and shock among countless top factions in the universe.

Of course.

This does not affect Chen Mu's status in the minds of these top factions in the slightest.

After all, how many people on the Path of Erudition can compare to Chen Mu in terms of intellect?

When a person is talented to a certain degree, everything else becomes inconsequential.

However, in terms of combat power.

Chen Mu is indeed recognized as the weakest!

And after Silver Wolf learned of Kafka's plan.

She couldn't help but feel that things might not be that simple.

But after a moment of hesitation, she also felt it was feasible!

The two exchanged a glance.

They slowly gripped their weapons, beginning to prepare for action.

A tense atmosphere.

Began to spread among the three of them.

However...

While the three were in a standoff.

Many Antimatter Legion emerged from the spatial rifts all around.

Upon seeing the three, the numerous Legion members slowly formed a perimeter, gradually closing in on them.

Chen Mu frowned as he looked at these Legion members, then simply made a casual swipe.

"BOOM--!!!"

In an instant.

A series of deafening roars erupted.

The Antimatter Legionnaires were sliced clean at the waist as if by some invisible force. Before they could even react, they began to vaporize amidst explosions and screams, leaving not even a speck of ash behind.

"These guys are truly annoying. I ended up arriving a bit late, letting them make it all the way to the Space Station. It's fortunate that Asta is still here."

After dealing with the Antimatter Legionnaires, Chen Mu frowned and let out a sigh.

Kafka: "..."

Silver Wolf: "..."

Kafka and Silver Wolf exchanged a glance.

Both saw the shock and disbelief in the other's eyes.

The two remained silent.

Slowly, they both lowered their weapons.

Chapter 29: The Shocked Silver Wolf and Kafka

"I truly never imagined that Mr. Chen Mu, rumored to possess no power at all in the universe, would actually be this formidable."

Kafka said softly, her face full of smiles.

It was as if she weren't the same person who had just been secretly plotting with Silver Wolf to take Chen Mu down.

Seeing Chen Mu dispose of so many Antimatter Legionnaires with such nonchalance, her tone even carried a hint of flattery.

Beside her, Silver Wolf looked at Kafka, speechless.

She wasn't as shameless as Kafka; instead, she stared intently at Chen Mu.

Come to think of it.

This was the first time she and this guy—if he could even be called a friend—had met in any real sense.

He was just as young and handsome as the rumors suggested.

He was a likable guy.

"Well, I'm different from you people who have possessed great power since childhood. As an ordinary person with no power to speak of, I have to use some technological weapons to protect myself."

Chen Mu sighed upon hearing this, saying helplessly.

Anyone like him, without the power of a Stellaron, who in the universe wouldn't call that absurd?

Kafka: "..."

Silver Wolf: "..."

Before saying that.

Could you not have solved so many Antimatter Legion soldiers so cleanly and frighteningly?

The corners of both their mouths twitched, and they couldn't help but complain in their hearts.

Young and handsome.

Perhaps that really does match the rumors.

But as for his strength!

It simply doesn't match at all, okay!

With strength like this!

I really don't know how the universe could have spread the rumor that he had no strength at all.

Those bastards really should run in front of her and Kafka right now to apologize.

Silver Wolf thought, gritting her teeth.

And at this moment, Kafka.

Could no longer help but ask Silver Wolf over the team comms what exactly was going on.

Silver Wolf retorted that how would she know; Elio didn't say anything, and perhaps even Elio didn't know.

"Chen Mu, what do you want?"

Silver Wolf actually had a bit of a headache right now.

Unexpected things were happening one after another.

Knowing that this was likely a big problem, she was filled with vigilance, but still stepped forward to ask.

Fighting was out of the question.

It wasn't that Kafka and Silver Wolf were afraid of Chen Mu.

Chen Mu's display just now didn't actually reveal his true strength.

But it had already been proven that he was definitely no simple character.

At the very least, Kafka and Silver Wolf could not easily take down Chen Mu by joining forces.

The longer the two of them fought Chen Mu, the more they would be the ones to suffer.

One had to remember.

This was someone else's home base, and at this moment, that group from the Astral Express was also on the Space Station.

If they were to attract those people over, things would likely become even more interesting.

Since they couldn't fight, they would have to negotiate.

"Silver Wolf, is it? Come to think of it, this is our first time meeting in person. I didn't expect our first meeting to be under these circumstances. It seems you weren't lying when you claimed to be cute in the game," Chen Mu said, looking at Silver Wolf with a smile.

"Hey!" A faint blush appeared on Silver Wolf's face. Caught off guard by Chen Mu's sudden remark, she couldn't help but shout.

Although this was their first meeting in reality, because they both loved games, they often met in-game and had competed against each other in numerous titles, making them gaming friends who were relatively familiar with one another.

It was just that in reality, their positions were different, so they had never met.

Therefore, in Silver Wolf's heart, Chen Mu was both a friend and not a friend.

Saying she was cute or something like that.

That was something she had said to Chen Mu back when they played games together, specifically when she was feeling smug.

She hadn't expected Chen Mu to bring it up to mock her now!

Is this really the time for that!

Silver Wolf glared at Chen Mu, her face flushed.

She could already feel the strange look Kafka was giving her from the side.

"And Miss Kafka, although this is our first meeting, I have long admired your reputation."