The Legendary Mechanic, page 507
However, the impact of what Black Star had done back then had already shown throughout the past years. From the perspective of an entire civilization, uniting the government was indeed beneficial. It drastically reduced internal conflict, and making decisions was much more efficient. Had they entered the galactic society with multiple governments, they would have ended up like the Luhan Beastmen.
“You look well.” Han Xiao nodded. He then looked at the small boy beside Bennett.
Nero looked up and stared at Han Xiao with curiosity.
He had seen Han Xiao countless times in textbooks. He even memorized his deeds before. However, this was the first time that he had seen him in person.
“God—Godfather,” Nero stuttered with a shy tone.
“Good boy.” Han Xiao smiled. He then lowered his waist and picked Nero up, firmly holding him in his arms and tapping Nero’s forehead.
Nero was Bennett’s child. Bennett had decided to stay and guard Planet Aquamarine and given his child to Han Xiao to take care of. Of course, he was willing to take care of an old friend’s child.
Nero had initially been a little nervous because of how high Han Xiao’s position was, but Han Xiao was very friendly and warm to him, so he became relaxed in no time and laughed joyfully.
“This toy is for you.” Han Xiao casually waved. Nanoparticles flew out from his shirt and quickly turned into a black and gold hovering guard flying around Nero.
This was high-level Orange equipment; its energy core was a stable dark energy reaction furnace. It had both offensive and defensive abilities and multiple other functions.
A bright blue and gold electric spark lit up on Han Xiao’s palm and flew into the floating guard. He gave this machine permanent [Emperor’s Gift] and [Machinery Fusion] blessings, giving it increased capability.
“This Hovering Guard is a gift for you to protect yourself. You can give it a name.”
Then, with a snap of Han Xiao’s finger, he created a nano-level nerves connection device and planted it into the back of Nero’s head without him feeling any pain. He added, “It can move with your thoughts. However, this thing is very powerful. You’d better not use it recklessly, especially not to hit your father.”
An orange equipment made by a Beyond Grade A Super was extremely powerful. Even without his Mechanical Force bonuses, this hovering guard alone would be able to easily defeat any Grade C Supers. This type of machine had no level limit. It was basically god-tier equipment to low-level Supers. He did not even sell this to the players.
Nero tried to control the hovering guard. With a thought, the hovering guard followed his commands and moved around smoothly as if it was his own body. Nero’s eyes sparkled immediately as if he had discovered a new continent.
“Thanks, godfather!” With a face full of surprise, Nero hugged Han Xiao’s neck and expressed his excitement.
“Go play.” Han Xiao chuckled, put Nero down, and turned around to head to the political building with Bennett.
On the way, Bennett started to report the situation.
“I’ve announced gathering orders in the various cities. It’s almost done. There’s nothing I can do to those we’ve missed.”
He had explained the situation about the Evolution Cube to the people of Planet Aquamarine. Those who wanted to evolve would gather on their own. This would save a lot of time.
However, some people were unwilling to gather due to various reasons.
“Let them be. I’m not forcing everyone to accept the evolution.” Han Xiao shook his head. “By the way, I’ll let you use it first.”
Bennett smiled bitterly and said, “I don’t actually want to use it…”
“You’re different.” Han Xiao waved his hands. “This is an evolution involving an entire civilization. Don’t you want to experience it for your people beforehand so that you have nothing to worry about?”
Bennett shook his head with resignation and did not oppose it.
“By the way, Nero too…” Han Xiao paused. “Let me take him into the galaxy. I’ll help him become a Super.”
“Isn’t he too young?” Bennett hesitated.
“The earlier he becomes a Super, the better. Since you’re planning to let Nero live his life in the universe in the future, it’s best to let him get used to that life as early as possible. Plus, there’s me. What do you have to worry about? He’s my godson. I’ll take him to travel for a few months in the universe before bringing him back.”
“Sigh, alright then.” Bennett was initially hesitant, but he nodded in the end. He decided to stay and guard his mother planet, but he did not want to limit Nero’s future because of his own reasons.
This time, Han Xiao suddenly thought of something.
He thought about seeing Nero’s attributes.
He turned and looked behind. Nero was following behind them and playing with his new toy.
Han Xiao secretly released a tiny bit of Mechanical Force, turning nanoparticles into a metal needle invisible to the naked eye. He remotely controlled it and stabbed Nero’s butt.
“Ow!” Nero felt a pain on his butt and yelled with shock. He looked around hastily but did not notice anything.
As this dealt 1 damage to Nero, combat information appeared on the interface, and Nero’s attributes were fully listed in Han Xiao’s eyes.
Han Xiao scanned through. Suddenly, a tint of shock flashed past his eyes.
Nero was still an ordinary child, so his attributes were basically empty. However, under the list of talents, there was a bright and shining list that shocked even Han Xiao.
The Molding Talent—[Advanced Luck Glow]!
Thi—This is Feidin’s level of Luck Glow. This kid is a high-level protagonist character‽ Han Xiao was so in disbelief he almost wanted to rub his eyes.
In his previous life, Bennett’s life had been completely different, and Nero did not even exist.
Bennett had Basic Luck Glow, and his son had Advanced Luck Glow. What are the chances of that? Did this thing run in their blood‽
This time, a daring speculation appeared in his mind.
Could it be that… Nero’s Advanced Luck Glow has something to do with me?
Come to think about it, Nero’s dad is the Aquamarine Federation’s leader, his godfather is Black Star, who’s known across the entire galaxy, and he will receive personal mentorship from a Beyond Grade A at a young age! Isn’t that exactly extraordinary luck‽
Han Xiao had no idea that such a high-quality leek would come to grow in his own leek field. He was so surprised that even the way he looked at Nero changed.
Although Nero was just a kid, in Han Xiao’s eyes, this kid had become a treasure overflowing with luck.
If he had decided to take care of Nero because of personal reasons before, he now truly wanted to train this potential stock!
For a high-level protagonist-type character, he would at least become a Calamity Grade in the future!
What a pleasant surprise…
Han Xiao was thrilled.
Chapter 794. The “True Protagonist“ |
The first group to accept the evolution from the Evolution Cube the next day were the residents of the capital, Black Star City.
The spaceship with Han Xiao and Bennett and the others in it slowly passed from above the city. The energy released from the Evolution Cube covered the people below.
“Maybe this will be a new chapter for the Planet Aquamarine civilization.” Bennett could not help but feel that way when looking at this.
He had already undergone the evolution the previous night and felt the effects of the Evolution Cube clearly. It was as if he had returned to his peak in his younger years. His body felt energetic, and his mind worked much faster. The enhancement the Evolution Cube provided to ordinary people was focused on strengthening their mind.
Turning to look at Han Xiao’s back, Bennett had a lot of thoughts in his mind. Planet Aquamarine had been able to achieve the era it had all thanks to this old friend of his.
Twenty years ago, who would have thought that a traitor of the Germinal Organization could ever reach such an unbelievable height?
Galactic spaceships would take no time to go around a planet. Very soon, the process was completed.
Han Xiao did not pay attention to how overjoyed the people were. Bennett would take care of the aftermath. He would definitely promote what he had done and might even include this in the textbooks.
As Han Xiao was done with this task, he did not want to stay much longer on Planet Aquamarine and wanted to leave immediately. He got a message from Sylvia that the Crimson Dynasty’s team were about to arrive at the Black Star Army headquarters, so he had to return.
As the spaceship returned to the dock, a gentle woman waited there, holding Nero’s hand.
Bennett brought his officers to the dock, shared a few words with the woman, and pushed Nero’s back a little, signaling for him to board the ship.
“Go, your future is in the galaxy. Black Star will take care of you,” Bennett said slowly.
Nero’s eyes were red. He had found out that he would be following his godfather into the universe the night before, and he almost thought that his daddy did not want him anymore. He cried and cried, and only after Bennett talked and explained it to him for very long did he accept this.
He had only read about the galactic society in textbooks and on the internet; this was his first time entering the galaxy. Thinking about those weird-looking aliens that existed in the universe, he was both afraid and secretly looking forward to it.
Nero climbed up the gangway tiredly with his tiny legs. Han Xiao stood beside the hatch and pulled him in.
Han Xiao exchanged looks with Bennett, and they both nodded at each other.
“Shut the gate,” Han Xiao ordered.
Whoosh.
The hatch closed slowly. Nero looked around. Through the gradually shrinking gap of the gate, he saw that Bennett and his mother were standing on the docks, waving goodbye to him.
Ka-cha.
The last gap disappeared. The hatch shut tightly as if separating the two worlds.
“Follow me.”
Han Xiao shook his head and brought Nero to the cockpit of the spaceship.
Through the porthole, Nero saw the city quickly shrinking below his feet and the sky above him turning from blue to black.
The spaceship trembled slightly and left the planet’s atmosphere. The full look of Planet Aquamarine appeared in Nero’s eyes. He stared at it with his eyes and mouth wide open. This experience was too marvelous for a kid like him.
He tightly grabbed Han Xiao’s legs—this was the only support his tiny heart currently had.
Han Xiao stood beside him with a smile and did not move. After the spaceship entered hyperdrive, he brought Nero out of the cockpit and toured the entire spaceship while teaching him the general knowledge of the galaxy.
“These are the things you need to remember. Don’t worry. With me here, most people in the universe won’t be able to hurt you.”
The two of them came to the hall. Ames, Hila, and the rest of the Black Star Guards were chatting casually. When they saw Nero, they all took turns to tease him with friendly and loving looks on their faces. They all quite liked this cute and obedient kid. Even Hila suppressed her cold aura, and her eyes looked gentler.
“So this is Uncle Bennett’s kid.” Aurora hugged Nero in her arms and could not let go. Originally, she was the youngest there, but now there was finally an even younger one. She was overjoyed. Furthermore, this was the kid of someone she knew.
Nero’s face blushed completely. He stood in place stiffly and did not dare move.
Han Xiao could not help but pull Aurora away and say with resignation, “Stop hugging him. Do you want to suffocate him?”
Looking down, Aurora slightly blushed. She snorted softly and heavily bashed Han Xiao’s waist, which, of course, was just a tickle to him.
“By the way, Uncle Han Xiao gave you a gift. I shall give you one too.” Aurora’s eyes suddenly brightened. She extended her palm, and a clump of golden energy appeared in her hands. She pressed it into Nero’s chest.
“Wha—What is this?” Nero was shocked. Then, he suddenly felt a sense of warmth and comfort all over his body, as if an infinite amount of strength was suddenly born inside him.
He touched his chest confusingly as if he could not understand how that clump of golden energy entered his body.
Aurora blinked and proudly said, “This is my Esper Ability. I gave you some concentrated vital energy, which will make you never sick and continuously vitalize your cells. Your body will gradually be enhanced, and you’ll be even taller and stronger.”
Not only could her Esper Ability heal people, but it could also give people buffs and stimulate the growth of beings.
For example, that fatty white bear who stayed in the Black Star headquarters and did nothing became a powerful individual after absorbing vital energy while being near Aurora for a long time. In more specific terms, Aurora’s vital energy could give someone stronger attributes.
Seeing this, Hila, who rarely talked, spoke up. “Then I’ll give you a present, too.”
She snapped her fingers and shot out a red energy bullet, hitting Nero’s back of his hand.
“Ah!” Nero suddenly felt a burning sensation on the back of his hand. He yelled with pain and rubbed his hand with droplets of tears in his eyes.
He looked down and saw a bright red pattern on the back of his hand that extended to his wrist, like a tattoo.
“This is a Dead Spirit Mark. For every creature you kill, this mark will absorb its remaining soul and enhance your psychic power.” Hila’s tone was casual and normal.
Although it was not really appropriate to mention murder to a kid, the people there were all used to it. Almost everyone there was a Calamity Grade who had killed hundreds of thousands, so they were not keen on painting ‘the world is a fairy tale’ image to a kid. Furthermore, since Nero would be guided by Black Star, he would definitely not be ordinary in the future. Therefore, they did not avoid this topic.
Nero was a little scared. He carefully pulled his sleeve and tried to cover the tattoo.
“Then I’ll give you something too.” Feidin smiled. His overflowing friendliness made Nero feel relaxed immediately.
Feidin released a wave of invisible psychic energy into Nero’s mind, forming a Calamity Grade psychic barrier, preventing others from hurting him through psychic means.
The various other Black Star Guards were not petty and took out things to gift to Nero one after another. Although they were not worth much in the eyes of Calamity Grades, every single one of them could be considered a treasure in the eyes of lower-level Supers.
Looking at this, Han Xiao felt a sense of familiarity.
Why does this… look so familiar?
Isn’t Nero exactly one of those types of blessed protagonist type characters who is loved by a bunch of old men from a young age‽
So, it’s this type of Advanced Luck Glow, Han Xiao thought it was funny. Having received so many treasures, this kid’s path ahead is wide and bright.
Lastly, it was Hadavy’s turn. He searched his body and realized that there was not anything that was worth gifting.
Seeing that everyone was staring at him, he thought for a moment and took out a set of Wayne Cards from his pocket with a chuckle.
“How about I teach you to play cards?”
“Piss off!”
Bang!
Han Xiao moved like lightning and instantly kicked Hadavy onto the ground. Nanoparticles turned into cuffs and tied him up tightly.
Nero was startled and backed off hastily while the other Black Star Guards looked around as if the environment outside was marvelous.
“Hmm…” Hadavy’s mouth was sealed by alloy. Not a single muscle on his body could move, leaving only his eyes moving around frantically.
“Stay on the ground and reflect!” Han Xiao was furious.
Teaching someone Wayne Cards is an unforgivable sin!
Never mind the fact that you’re not giving my golden leek fertilizer, how dare you poisoning it‽
Do you want my golden leek to walk Herlous’ path and fall deep into the abyss of achieving nothing‽
Ames caressed her chin and looked at this with a light smile on her face. Suddenly, she waved and signaled Nero to come over.
Nero obediently walked over to Ames. He was a little nervous. Although Ames looked just as friendly as everyone else, she felt very different from the other Black Star Guards to him. It was as if she possessed a unique sense of nobility. In front of her, Nero subconsciously felt restrained.
“Don’t be nervous. I’ll give you something too.”
Ames smiled lightly. Suddenly, she took off the obsidian necklace on her neck and placed it into Nero’s hands.
Han Xiao was a little surprised. This necklace did not have any special functions. It was just an ordinary accessory. However, Ames always wore it. Han Xiao wondered what story it had.
“Take care of it,” Ames said with a light smile, not planning to explain the meaning of it. Then she faintly glanced at Han Xiao.
Nero hastily nodded and carefully pocketed the necklace.
After all the ‘old men’ finished sending their gifts, Han Xiao called Nero over and said with a smile, “I promised your father to raise you to be a powerful Super. You’ve definitely learned about Supers in school on Planet Aquamarine. Do you still remember how many types of Supers there are, right?”
“Yes.” Nero nodded heavily. Then counting with his fingers, he said, “There are five—Psychic, Esper, Mechanic, Mage, and Psychic!”
“Now, it’s your time to choose. What kind of Super do you want to be?” Han Xiao asked with a smile.
He did not know what kind of Super talent Nero had, so he asked him directly.
Everyone became quiet.
Choosing a Super system was the decision of a lifetime. Black Star seemed to want to strongly raise and teach Nero, so his choice was very important.
Nero hesitated for a while and looked up at the hovering guard flowing above him. His eyes became firm.
