"What a coincidence! Let me introduce you. This red-haired, expressionless beauty is Hila, and next to her is her sister, Aurora." Han Xiao nodded to the two sisters, then introduced Ames.
Hila approached the two, staring intently at Ames, completely ignoring Han Xiao.
The atmosphere is a little awkward.
Han Xiao's lips twitched, and he continued the introduction, "Ahem, this is a top-tier powerhouse in the universe, the Lord of Dragon Island, the Continent Ripper, the Absolute Force, Dragon Emperor Ames. I'll be working for her for now."
"A top-tier powerhouse in the universe?" Hila narrowed her eyes, the phrase striking a nerve. "How powerful?"
Ames tilted her head, her gaze indifferent, a hint of pressure emanating from her crystal-clear eyes. "What do you think?"
Han Xiao coughed lightly, stepped between the two, bent down and patted Aurora's head, forcibly changing the subject, "Where did your teddy bear go?"
Aurora glanced timidly at Ames, then said knowingly, "It sleeps at home. Han Xiao, this older sister is so beautiful, is she someone important?"
This was a rhetorical question, a deliberate attempt to change the subject. Her special ability had already sensed Ames's life force, a strength she had never seen before. Like a frightened fawn, she dared not approach Ames.
Aurora knew Hila's strong-willed nature; her sister had never been afraid of any strong person, and the word "reverence" didn't exist in her dictionary. Seeing her sister's bad attitude, Aurora couldn't help but feel anxious, fearing that this great figure from the universe would be angry. She hurriedly cooperated with Han Xiao to change the subject and interrupt the increasingly tense atmosphere.
Upon hearing this, Ames shifted her gaze from Hila to Aurora beside her. The girl's adorable face wore a timid expression, and Ames's gaze softened. She gave Aurora a gentle smile, "You exude a lively and vibrant energy, which I greatly admire."
The oppressive aura dissipated, Aurora relieved, smiling, "I also like your scent, big sister."
"Big sister..." Ames' eyes curved into a smile, her expression tinged with kindness, "It's been so many years since anyone called me that."
With Aurora's intervention, the atmosphere was no longer tense, and Han Xiao secretly breathed a sigh of relief. He knew Hila's nature all too well: bad temper, terrible personality, cared about no one except her sister, lacked respect for the strong, and yet still pursued power. If left unchecked, Hila would probably want to test how powerful a "top-tier powerhouse in the universe" was. If she were to clash with Ames, she would likely face a near-death experience.
Ames is relatively easy to get along with. If it were any other Beyond Grade A powerhouse, anyone who dared to offend their dignity would be killed on the spot. As the old saying goes, a grandmaster cannot be insulted, and those who act arrogantly will be struck by lightning. That's roughly the principle.
Although Han Xiao valued Hila's potential, potential is not the same as strength. Hila is much stronger now than she was a few years ago, but she is still only half a move away from Ames. After all, Hila has never left Planet Aquamarine and her perspective is limited.
Hila frowned. She wasn't an overconfident frog in a well; she knew from the beginning that she was no match for him. She was just curious about how strong the big shot in the universe, Han Xiao's boss, really was, and how far she was from that level.
Since the topic was interrupted, Hila gave up her probing idea and looked at Han Xiao, asking, "Have you been working under her for several years since you left Planet Aquamarine?"
Han Xiao stroked his chin. "More or less."
Aren't you a mercenary?
Hila looked puzzled. She had always been curious about Han Xiao's experiences in interstellar space. Although she had just heard Ames's introduction, she didn't know the meaning of those titles and was very curious about how much power Ames had and what her background was.
"Well, it's a long story." Han Xiao chuckled, not wanting to casually mention something embarrassing.
At this moment, Ames placed her hand on Han Xiao's shoulder, gently squeezed it, and chuckled, "Black Star is very capable. I need him. He has helped me a lot over the years and is a reliable person."
Ames remembered that Han Xiao's life was threatened when he had no choice but to join Dragon Calm. Bringing up this topic now, she was afraid that Han Xiao might have some unresolved issues, and felt she needed to show how much she cared. She had a slight case of mysophobia, but in her eyes, Han Xiao was not an outsider. She had considered Han Xiao as one of her own since she captured Iso.
"Hmm..." Hila's gaze was like a nail, staring at the hand resting on Han Xiao's shoulder, her pupils shrinking slightly.
She suddenly remembered the rumors circulating in the streets recently, and her gaze shifted back and forth between the two of them, her eyes filled with a strange expression.
She hadn't taken it seriously at first, but it seems there might actually be some signs of it...
Hila focused her attention on Ames's appearance. She wore a high-slit long dress, exuding a noble and elegant temperament. Her beauty carried the charm of age. She wasn't stunning at first glance, but the more you looked at her, the more beautiful she became. Her temperament, figure, and appearance were all excellent.
A love of beauty is a woman's nature. Hila subconsciously compared herself to Ames and felt a little bad about it. However, when she looked down at her heavy breasts, her confidence returned in an instant.
Hila gave Han Xiao a cold glance.
Hmph, as expected, all men are the same. Once they're out in the glamorous world, none of them can resist temptation.
Han Xiao looked completely bewildered.
What the heck? Why is this stinky woman glaring at me?
At this moment, Aurora broke the silence and asked curiously, "Big sister, what brings you to our planet?"
Ames's expression shifted to a kind smile. "Actually, you are also the reason I came to Planet Aquamarine. I'm very interested in your special abilities."
Hila's expression changed drastically as Germinal memories flashed before her eyes. She instantly stepped in front of Aurora, her eyes wary. "What do you mean?"
"One controls death, the other controls life; they are also sisters. Long ago, there were remarkably similar figures in the universe. In the later stages of the Exploration Era War, the appearance of the first Beyond Grade A seemed to break some kind of limit. One after another, Calamity Grade beings from various star systems underwent breakthroughs and ascensions. Perhaps they had long been at a bottleneck, and the first Beyond Grade A guided them on their path. Or perhaps there were other reasons. In any case, Beyond Grade A beings, who had never appeared before, kept emerging during that period."
"After the war, these original Beyond Grade A beings became known to the world and were recorded, hailed in history as the ' The First Ones.' Among them happened to be a pair of sisters whose abilities were extremely similar to yours. Thousands of years later, you appeared, which is why I am very interested in you."
Although Ames is lazy, she still has some common sense about interstellar history. The coincidence of being sisters with similar superpowers is incredibly rare, probably one in a trillion. In all these years, only this one pair has ever appeared. Paying attention to such low-probability events has always been Ames ' interest.
However, there are many examples of people with the same superpowers in history. She didn't doubt that Hila and Aurora had any connection with the First Ones; she simply thought it was an amazing coincidence.
Hila and Aurora looked on in astonishment; it was the first time they had ever heard about the history of cosmic civilizations.
Han Xiao's eyes flickered. As a villager of the Earth Village who had been influenced by various works of art, after hearing what Ames said, his first thought was the possibility of a powerful being reincarnated or having a secret inheritance.
However, recalling the plot of her previous life, Aurora turned into something like sauce long ago, and didn't have any Lucky Halo or protective abilities. If she really was reincarnated, that would be too tragic.
Han Xiao shook his head helplessly, feeling that he was overthinking it and that it was probably just a coincidence that happened many years ago.
"What... what does big sister want to do to us?" Aurora couldn't help but shrink back.
Upon hearing this, for a moment, Ames's gaze became distant, as if recalling some memory. Then she composed herself and her gaze swept over the two sisters.
"I'd like to... take you as my apprentices. Would you be willing?"
"Ha?!"
Han Xiao, Hila, Aurora all tilted their heads in unison, as if question marks were appearing above their heads.
Ames was very interested in the two sisters. The idea of taking them as apprentices did not come about suddenly. When she was very young, Iso adopted her, and she always remembered this kindness. For a long time, her biggest goal was to find Iso, which lasted for many years.
Han Xiao found Iso, fulfilling Ames's long-cherished wish and resolving her inner conflict. However, another idea arose: Ames also wanted to try adopting some children, just like Iso, but she hadn't met a suitable candidate yet.
When Black Star Black Star Stealth, he mentioned the two sisters' situation, Ames took it to heart. Hila and Aurora's parents had died early, and they had great potential. It was also an interesting coincidence, which made them very suitable for her adoption criteria. At her age, she was more than capable of being the two sisters' adoptive mother, let alone their grandmother.
However, the two sisters were already adults and not without parents, so they didn't need an additional adoptive mother. After much deliberation, Ames decided to take a compromise: to take the two sisters as her apprentices, which would be more acceptable to everyone.
Hila and Aurora were stunned, completely unexpected that Ames would make such a request. They exchanged glances, both seeing surprise on each other's faces.
"Well..." Hila was about to answer when she suddenly remembered something and patted Aurora's head. "Do you have any objections?"
She rarely makes decisions for Aurora now, and most of the time respects her sister's opinion.
Aurora looked conflicted. She didn't know Ames, but she felt a sense of closeness to her. She turned to Han Xiao, who was looking up at the sky with an indifferent expression, and asked, "Uncle Han, what do you think?"
"Call me brother." Han Xiao corrected him patiently, his tone helpless. "You asked me if I support her, of course I do. She's one of the top peak experts in the Shattered Star Ring realm and a powerful figure in the Illustrated Book realm."
For someone as remarkable as Ames to take on a disciple is a huge opportunity, and it will greatly benefit the two sisters.
Most importantly, Ames is my boss. I can't exactly cause trouble in front of her, so what's the point of asking me? What other answer could I possibly have?!
'Silly girl,' Han Xiao thought to himself.
"Then I'll listen to you this time, sister," Aurora, puffing out her cheeks.
Hila remained silent for a moment before slowly speaking, "I want to know what kind of abilities you possess, whether you are qualified to be our teacher."
Ames smiled slightly, stretched out her finger, and casually pointed to the sky.
Nothing happened.
What are you doing...?
Hila frowned slightly, and before she could finish speaking, a series of sound waves suddenly came from the sky.
Rumble--
In the sky, hundreds of fiery meteors broke through the clouds from different directions, falling at high speed, but all landing at the same point, flying towards the Sanctuary from all directions like a barrage of arrows.
The scene was magnificent and spectacular, as if an apocalyptic Calamity Grade had struck. The players, refugees, and others in the Sanctuary all looked up, their faces blank, their hearts filled with shock.
Exclamations of surprise echoed through the sky.
What... what's going on?!
The DarkStar is attacking again?!
Where is Goddora's escort fleet?!
Hundreds of fiery meteors streaked across the sky, rapidly approaching with nowhere to hide. Countless people panicked. As the meteors drew closer, sharp-eyed individuals peered through their fiery outer layers and spotted the falling object. The next moment, they were utterly horrified.
These fireballs are all Goddora frigates waiting in outer space!!
call--
Just as the fire meteor reached an altitude of one thousand meters above the Sanctuary, its seemingly world-destroying momentum abruptly stopped, its kinetic energy vanished without a trace, and the escort ship came to a stop in the air.
Immediately afterwards, other fireballs also stopped one after another at an altitude of one thousand meters, and the entire Goddora fleet hovered above the Sanctuary.
The entire Goddora fleet in outer space was pulled down!
Ames tilted her head, looked at the dumbfounded Hila and Aurora, and asked with a smile, "Now do you think you're qualified?"
Capturing a spaceship with a force field is a piece of cake for Ames; she's known as the "Continent Ripper"!
"Hahaha." Han Xiao took out a cigarette, lit it, and grinned, his eyes full of admiration.
That was a pretty good show-off; he had some of his flair. I never expected that you, Ames, with your thick eyebrows and big eyes, were also a master of the art of showing off.
Looking up at the sky filled with the Goddora escort fleet, Han Xiao's face was full of schadenfreude. He guessed that the fleet commander Battet, was probably scared out of his wits and was yelling that the enemy was attacking. It seemed that he could say "MMP" on their behalf.