"After all, this is the Alliance State, not Klar territory."
Lu Chao fell into thought upon hearing this, sensing Ji Linxian's firm attitude.
Just now, the other party might have already been prepared for an all-out war. Even if war truly broke out, he would have forcibly kept that starship behind.
"But after he goes back..."
Lu Chao thought of Gorn's final threat.
His departure was only temporary. He would certainly report this to the force behind Helido and return for revenge.
"What comes after is another matter."
Ji Linxian shook his head. "This matter won't pass so easily, but at least for now, we've bought ourselves some time."
Lu Chao nodded and said nothing more.
Gray Feather took a step forward and looked at Ji Linxian, softly thanking him. "Thanks for what happened just now."
"Heh."
Ji Linxian smiled faintly, knowing she meant stopping Gorn. He did not make much of it. "It's rare to see you this angry."
"I couldn't exactly stand by and watch you sink Radiant Capital."
Gray Feather shrugged at the teasing remark.
Lu Chao was somewhat surprised as he watched their familiar exchange.
"So Senior Sister and Mr. Ji know each other?"
"We've met a few times before."
Gray Feather explained, "After all, his elder and my teacher are friends."
So that was it.
Lu Chao's doubts vanished, and he understood.
One of them was a disciple of a Starry Sky Hero, while the other was descended from one. It would have been stranger if they did not know each other.
The three of them chatted for a few more moments before quickly leaving the area.
More than ten minutes later.
Members of the Patrol Bureau and the Superpowered Bureau arrived in the shattered streets, setting up yellow cordons, evacuating the crowds, and