The Third Battlefield.
Aboard a spaceship performing Cosmic Shuttle through the Dark Universe, Greenwood Marquis's squad was discussing their next move.
"Now that Black Shadow has broken through, counting me and Soul Chaser, our squad has three fighters with Marquis-level combat power.
"Perhaps we could pick a squad with two Marquises. Black Shadow and Soul Chaser could join forces against one, while I handle the other," Greenwood Marquis suggested.
"That works." No one had any objections.
Dongguan looked at Greenwood Marquis, considering his intentions.
Whether it was him or Greenwood Marquis, apart from tempering themselves, their main purpose in coming to the Outer Domain Battlefield was actually to undertake a Skull Society Promotion Mission.
"Soul Chaser, you should have almost enough military merits by now, right? Do you plan to keep operating with us afterward, or go on your own?" Noticing Dongguan's thoughtful expression, Greenwood Marquis asked.
As the others turned their eyes toward him, Dongguan did not deny it. "I said from the start that I joined the squad mainly because the Military's organizational requirements made it mandatory. Once I meet my military merit quota, I'll naturally choose to leave."
He had decided this long ago. Originally, he had planned to wait until he had actually accumulated enough military merits before bringing it up. Now, it seemed better to say it early.
"Soul Chaser, I know our attitude might not have been very good at first, but surely operating as a squad is better than fighting alone. Is there really any need to leave?" A trace of dissatisfaction seeped into Yanshi's words.
Yao glanced at Dongguan. He also recalled how, for several years, Dongguan had frequently hired him to enter an experimental base inside a World Ring to collect data and assist with certain operations. Later, however, especially in