Through battlefield repairs, Han Xiao developed several new blueprints, including a floating turret, a large-caliber defensive machine gun, and three types of Soldier-Grade Armor: assault, Reconnaissance, and defensive. As he expected, the Non-Commissioned Officer-Grade Armor required [Heavy Mechanical Modification], which stalled the progress.
But Master Han was not one to leave empty-handed. Relying on his connections in the military, he spent over two thousand Enas to buy three different types of Non-Commissioned Officer-Grade Armor. Once he returned to the Juberly Hub and learned [Heavy Mechanical Modification], he could produce the blueprints, build the finished products, and sell them to his group of expert players, easily recouping the cost of the armor.
"With everyone receiving 12,000, market purchasing power will increase significantly." Han Xiao was in a good mood. This type of standard armor sells very well. As long as some experience is invested in upgrading the blueprints, the attributes can be improved. Moreover, he also has Mechanical Affinity, so the armor production is far superior to that of assembly line production. After selling them, it can also bring in long-term repair fees.
The commission he earns from hiring people is only about the equivalent of one Advanced Knowledge, but by generating revenue through this group of players, his income can be multiplied many times over.
The Black Star Mercenary Group's credit score increased significantly, finally earning them their first combat mercenary record. The Sunil Race wrote down the specific mission, showing that the mercenary group had applied for the most dangerous wilderness mission and completed it successfully without any casualties. This new record is truly impressive.
The Sunil Race's favorability was unlocked, increasing by 1000 points to reach a friendly relationship.
Furthermore, the reputation increased by 5 points, 2 points more than the original reward. The Black Star Mercenary Group's reputation began to improve in the mercenary industry. The most direct improvement was that the faction reward amount increased by 10,000 experience points, a 26-fold increase, which means an extra 260,000 experience points per day that could be used as rewards.
After the payment was settled, the mercenaries left one after another, but Han Xiao remained in Forest City. The players stayed for several days and some of them became restless.
That day, everyone approached Han Xiao, Frenzied Saber asked in confusion, "Black Phantom, you...?"
"Call me Black Star." Han Xiao tapped Frenzied Saber on the forehead.
Frenzied Saber helplessly, "Black Star, when are we going back? Is there anything else we need to do here?"
"Waiting for someone."
The player thought the mercenary mission would end after the Calamity, but in Han Xiao's eyes, everything was just beginning!
A day later, Sunil's military sent someone to inform Han Xiao that Melos wanted to meet with him. Han Xiao's eyes narrowed, and a smile appeared on his face.
"It's finally here."
Following the soldiers to a base facility, they entered a private room. Melos stood up from his chair, waved for the soldiers to leave, and closed the door, leaving only the two of them in the room.
There were two glasses of wine on the table. Han Xiao glanced at them, sat down, and said with a smile, "I thought you would have contacted me sooner."
"Some things have delayed me. I have to cooperate with the military's propaganda and I also lent the armor my brother left behind to the research institute." Melos looked helpless. He didn't expect to receive such a grand treatment. There were three main reasons. First, it naturally helped to dilute the impact of the split. Second, Melos himself was very powerful, and strength represented status. The entire clan only had two known Grade B superhumans. After Fagorna left, Melos was added. Third, the General-Grade Armor reappeared.
"You seem to have a lot to ask me, but let me ask you one question first..." Han Xiao picked up his wine glass, swirled it slowly, and said in a deliberately leisurely tone, "Do you believe I am a precognitive?"
"I only believe half of it." Melos's eyes shone brightly. "Did you foresee my protection of the tribe's future, which is why you approached me?"
"Of course I didn't know that a bar owner was actually a hidden Grade B superhuman, nor did I know that he would be wearing General-Grade Armor called Shattered Splitting Light to confront the Calamity," Han Xiao said jokingly.
Melos smiled wryly. No one knew his armor was called Shattered Splitting Light, confirming his identity as a prophet. But he still had a question, asking curiously, "How many events can you foresee, and how far into the future can you see?"
"Haha, to be honest, I can only foresee fragments of the future, all in pieces. I don't know much. If I hadn't coincidentally glimpsed Sunil's future, I wouldn't have come here."
Han Xiao looked completely sincere, not even blinking.
"I see. Although I don't know much about interstellar space, I've heard that predictions are generally limited." Melos suddenly realized, feeling very fortunate that Han Xiao had foreseen the future of the Sunil Race and not something else. He couldn't help but sigh inwardly, thinking that this might be a long-awaited stroke of luck for his race.
Suddenly, Melos's eyes sharpened as he stared intently at Han Xiao and said in a deep voice, "So what exactly is your purpose?"
The atmosphere suddenly became heavy. Melos's aura became blazing. He believed that Han Xiao must have something in mind, otherwise he would not have revealed his identity as a precognitive for no reason. He must want to get something from the Sunil Race.
Han Xiao hesitated for a moment, then put down his wine glass and slowly said, "Let me tell you a story..."
On a primitive planet with a less developed civilization, there lived a handsome man used as a test subject. One day, he was subjected to an experiment that awakened his precognitive abilities, allowing him to see glimpses of the future. Using his precognition, he escaped, gained his freedom, and then vanquished the planet's evil enemies, becoming a legendary figure known throughout the entire planet. But then, he saw a new future: a man-made extraterrestrial catastrophe would soon befall his home planet, with the mastermind lurking deep within space. So he left his planet, venturing into a wider world to find a way to save his home planet...
Han Xiao straightened his collar. "I am indeed that handsome man."
Melos couldn't keep his composure any longer; his lips twitched. He didn't know if this kind of self-promotion was normal in interstellar space, but by the standards of the Sunil people, it was simply shameless...
"We are of different races, so it's normal for our aesthetic tastes to differ," Han Xiao said magnanimously.
"Oh..." Melos believed him, paused for a moment, then suddenly remembered the important matter, "You mean, you entered space to save your home planet, is that related to Sunil?"
Han Xiao laughed and started reading, "My home planet is located in the Garton Star System and is about to suffer a catastrophe. The name of the mastermind behind it must be very familiar to the Sunil people."
Melos blinked, his expression suddenly changing, "DarkStar?!"
He suddenly felt a sense of clarity; everything connected!
So that's it! DarkStar is a common enemy, which is why they came to Sunil. That's their motive!
At this moment, Han Xiao added, "My mercenaries are all warriors from the same planet. They are well aware of this matter and followed me in search of a way to save the planet. They can testify for me at any time. I help you both out of shared suffering and to seek allies. You now know why I've come, so you can rest assured."
Melos's expression softened, replaced by a deep respect. "So, like Sunil's Protector, you are also a hero who wants to protect your planet."
Han Xiao, without blushing or panting, humbly replied, "Not at all, not at all. I'm just someone who shoulders responsibilities; I can hardly be called a hero."
In a flash, Master Han felt as if he had returned to the moment when he had just been through the disguise and brainwashing, his Oscar spirit burning brightly.
At that moment, Melos felt that Han Xiao's figure had suddenly become tall and imposing, and he felt a little ashamed.
Look at his awareness! Just by foreseeing some fragments, he immediately set off to find a way to save his home planet. He's a true action-taker. Then look at himself. After his race fell into misery, he had wasted so many years. Just thinking about it made him blush. He immediately felt deflated and couldn't maintain his tough stance in front of Han Xiao.